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Synopsis

In this underwater action-adventure, players take on the role of the main character: a small freshwater fish who finds himself in (a number of) large ponds (not to mention streams, lakes, and rivers). Early in the game, Finny learns from a wizened old turtle that a great destiny awaits him, and that he must leave the safety of his home and travel the vast waters to find it. With depictions of over 100 different species of underwater life, the game is full of small insects and fish for Finny to eat, as well as large fish and animals interested in eating Finny. Unpredictable currents, hidden bonus areas, and (especially) fishermen's lures all pose additional challenges for the small fry protagonist to face. In essence, the game is a sort of arcade-style "fish simulation", with believable underwater environments to explore and plenty of action-oriented puzzles to solve. Some gameplay elements may be reminiscent of the later 3D incarnations of Ecco the Dolphin, but Finny's adventures are presented in a slightly more "anime" (if not anthropomorphized) style. Originally known as Uo the Fish: The Seven Waters and the Gods, the North American release of Finny the Fish is the result of an unusual collaboration between quirky publisher Natsume, Sega's core design studio WOW Entertainment, and local PS2 team Sony Computer Entertainment of Japan.

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