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Freddi Fish 4: The Case of the Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch
By Humongous Entertainment, released 1 Jan 1999
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
Freddi Fish 4: The Case of the Hogfish Rustlers of Briny Gulch is a single-player adventure from Humongous Entertainment, first released in 1999. Freddi Fish and Luther set out to find a hideout and recover Cousin Calico’s prize hogfish after rustlers take them. The adventure moves through Wild West settings, with clues and characters including Sheriff Shrimp, Sahara Slim and Eight Finger Phil along the way. Interacting with the scenes reveals more information, and the game’s store description says each playthrough differs. Its mystery-solving activity is presented as a way to practice logical thinking, problem solving and memory. Steam lists Adventure and Casual genres, plus Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Listed platforms include Windows, macOS and Linux; the broader platform list also names Classic Mac OS. The listed Steam release date is May 29, 2014.
What players like, and what they don't
- Each playthrough differs.
- Clues and characters drive a hogfish rescue mystery.
- The game highlights logic, problem solving and memory.
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing are listed.
- Single-player is the only listed play mode.
- No platforms beyond Windows, macOS, Linux and Classic Mac OS are listed.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a story-led, single-player mystery with exploration and clue-finding. Its listed logical-thinking, problem-solving and memory activities may also appeal to younger players.
Freddi Fish 4 wraps its rescue mystery in Wild West locations, characters and interactive clues. It is a fit for players who want a replayable adventure centered on exploration and problem solving.
