Nathan Hermanson
video games are goodSurviving grief through routine in Fishbowl's slice of life
Published 5/27/2026
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PC / PS5 / Mac - 4/2/2026
Fishbowl is a slice of life, coming of age story told over a month. Video call loved ones, work from home, sort through puzzles to rediscover childhood memories, do care tasks and get to know yourself better, one day at a time.
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Critic avg
80
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60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 80 across 9 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Surviving grief through routine in Fishbowl's slice of life
Published 5/27/2026
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Read originalFishbowl Review | RPGFan
Published 4/16/2026
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85
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Read originalFishbowl Review – Loss Has Never Felt So Real
Published 4/5/2026
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78
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Read originalFishbowl Review – Grief You Can’t Look Away From
Published 4/4/2026
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70
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Read originalFishbowl review
Published 3/31/2026
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Read originalFishbowl Review – Memories Beyond 3 Seconds
Published 3/31/2026
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60
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Read originalFishbowl Review
Published 3/30/2026
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100
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Read originalREVIEW – “Fishbowl” is a cozy story of grief and growth during the pandemic
Published 3/30/2026
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Published 3/30/2026
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