Downstream Panic!

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  • Summary: The game offers unpredictable, fast-paced, tactical puzzle-action that places players in the position of a sea-creature preservationist out to save the world from a fantastic cyclone that has blasted the world's fish into the Earth's atmosphere. It is up to the player to protect fish fromThe game offers unpredictable, fast-paced, tactical puzzle-action that places players in the position of a sea-creature preservationist out to save the world from a fantastic cyclone that has blasted the world's fish into the Earth's atmosphere. It is up to the player to protect fish from land, predators and other obstacles through the use of a variety of innovative tools as they guide fish on their descent back into the ocean. In Downstream Panic! players save their scaly sea-friends in more than 80 different levels with five different customizable environments. Three different game modes (adventure, free play and survival) bring more of a challenge to the aquatic mix. [Atari]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Cheat Code Central
    86
    Unlike a lot of puzzle games, Downstream Panic has a decidedly organic feel to it. It feels as though you're playing in a virtual eco system. Rent it for sure.
  2. Game Informer
    85
    Downstream Panic’s Lemmings-esque gameplay is hard to resist.
  3. GameZone
    85
    Originality reigns supreme in this unusual masterpiece. A must-own for puzzle fans everywhere.
  4. Worth Playing
    78
    However, Downstream Panic! is a solid effort, and for all my gripes about it being shallow, it does its job in keeping you occupied.
  5. GameSpot
    75
    Saving cute little fish in Downstream Panic! is a fun though, occasionally, frustrating endeavor.
  6. GamePro
    75
    New tools and enemies are introduced throughout the adventure mode's more than 80 levels, which helps keep things interesting. [Apr 2008, p.84]
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  7. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    50
    In expected fashion the puzzles become increasingly difficult, demanding careful timing and sound logical thinking--navigating the fish through most of the stages is thoroughly enjoyable. [Apr 2008, p.73]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
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  1. Scott
    Aug 15, 2008
    9
    For the life of me I cannot figure out why this game slipped under everyone's radar. It's an extremely good puzzler that takes aFor the life of me I cannot figure out why this game slipped under everyone's radar. It's an extremely good puzzler that takes a few notes from Lemmings and is so satisfying when you figure out a stage you're stuck on. I'm really glad I took a chance on it.… Expand
  2. Leoka
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    Simple pero difícil, lo mejor no solo es su simpleza sino el hecho de que para pasar algunos niveles hay que usar mucho, pero mucho la cabezaSimple pero difícil, lo mejor no solo es su simpleza sino el hecho de que para pasar algunos niveles hay que usar mucho, pero mucho la cabeza y tener la habilidad de hacer cosas en el tiempo correcto para que los pescaditos no se caigan al mar. Ademas es bastante largo y si uno lo quiere pasar sin las soluciones puede que te tome mucho tiempo y ganas de tirar la PSP por la ventana.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best PSP Game of 2008
35
#35 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2008