LogInIf you've ever wondered why dolphins don't have scales, then this short 2D shooter game will answer all of your questions.
Image credit: Waku Waku Games
"いるかにうろこがないわけ" (The Reason Why Dolphins Don't Have Scales) is a unique short shooting game that was released for free on Steam just a few days ago, on November 3. Set in a peculiar atmosphere, the game takes players into a world where scaled dolphins dominate the surface. What do you need to do? It's simple: conquer short stages at high speed and uncover the mystery behind the missing scales.
Image credit: Waku Waku Games
To progress in the game, players must clear the stages while reading the story snippets displayed at the bottom of the screen. These provide valuable insights into the game's world and past events.
The gameplay is straightforward: players use the WASD keys to navigate in all directions, left-click to shoot projectiles, and right-click to unleash skills. Controlling a light orange-colored fish on the screen, players strive to defeat all the blue enemies to advance to the next stage. As players successfully clear stages, they have the option to customize their weapons and skills, restore lives, or continue without any changes.
"いるかにうろこがないわけ is a minimalist 2D shooter revolving around a simple concept. Players are tasked with swiftly conquering 64 extremely short stages to unravel the mystery behind the missing scales on dolphins. While it is widely known that dolphins lack scales, the reason behind this phenomenon remains elusive to many. We hope that this game serves as a means to enlighten a wider audience about the enigma of dolphins without scales" said the developer on Steam.
Image credit: Waku Waku Games
The game was developed by 月刊湿地帯 who gained popularity for their previous work, ファミレスを享受せよ (Enjoy the Family Restaurant). Currently, they are working on a game called METRO PENGUIN EUTOPIA, featuring penguin-killing as its theme.
Image credit: Waku Waku Games
Play the dolphin's game here and don't forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our Telegram channel, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.