Link Steam
indiegame.fan
Demon Fish Dead Ahead header art

Demon Fish Dead Ahead

Sail the seas of hell while you catalog the local fauna in this turn-based classic JRPG, but watch out... SOMETHING LURKS BELOW!

Steam Page
Developer
WAV Games
Publisher
WAV Games
Release
Coming Soon
Steam Reviews
No reviews yet

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Search Google: Who developed Demon Fish Dead Ahead?Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Search Google: Who published Demon Fish Dead Ahead?Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Search Google: Is Demon Fish Dead Ahead self-published or published by WAV Games?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Demon Fish Dead Ahead and WAV Games funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Demon Fish Dead Ahead and WAV Games?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Search Google: What is the release status of Demon Fish Dead Ahead?Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

19 items

About the Game

Demon Fish Dead Ahead is a classic style turn-based JRPG that has taken inspiration from retro RPG's distilling the genre to its core elements: combat; exploration; and progression. Strategize against and defeat varying demon fish encounters to capture them and level up, boosting your attack and defense, running when necessary. Use your map to navigate and explore to locate points of interest across 4 large worlds and battle the lord of each area.. TO THE DEATH!

A simplified story and mechanics prevents players from feeling lost after returning from a break.

Features:

  • 40 enemy types with unique 8-bit art!

  • 4 immense worlds containing 28 points of interest!

  • Overworld map mechanic prevents getting lost!

  • Soundtrack of 30 8-bit Chiptunes!

  • Simplified combat mechanics and gameplay!

  • Character leveling based on experience gained during battles!

  • Short and sweet story with cutscenes!

  • Designed to pick up and play, never feeling lost, even after time away!

  • Fish box allows you to track what you have caught!

  • Approximately 8 hours of playtime!

  • Authentic retro handheld gaming experience! This game runs on a real Game Boy Color!

RPG Simplifications:

  • No gold

  • No shops

  • No Equipment/Items/Inventory

  • Only 3 combat options: Cast; Brace; Belay (Fight, Defend, Run)

  • No party members

  • No classes

  • No Magic/MP

  • Attack/Defend skills based on experience level

  • Heal at save points only

Indie Game Fan