Released by Sun Electronics in 1981, Funky Fish is an eccentric and fast-paced arcade shooter set in a perilous underwater world. You control a brightly colored fish navigating treacherous side-scrolling environments to defeat oceanic monsters. Blending traditional shooting mechanics with a unique life-cycle twist, this classic action game forces you to not only blast your enemies but also quickly consume the fruit they leave behind to survive.
How to Play
Your objective is to clear the screen of enemies and defeat the larger boss monsters to advance to the next level. Use the Arrow Keys to swim around the underwater caverns and press Z or X to shoot bubbles at enemy fish. When an enemy is hit, it transforms into a piece of fruit that begins sinking to the seabed. You must quickly eat this fruit to replenish your constantly depleting energy gauge; if you take too long, the fruit will revert back into a dangerous enemy.
Tips
- Catch your food quickly: Always prioritize collecting fruit immediately after shooting an enemy. Letting it revert wastes your time and forces you to spend more energy fighting it again.
- Watch your energy gauge: It acts as a strict timer. Running out of energy will cost you a life just as surely as touching an enemy or boss.
- Isolate your targets: Try to deal with enemies one by one rather than firing wildly, ensuring you can safely collect their drops before they transform back.
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