2023’s biggest surprise is far more than just a fishing sim, once you dive below the surface.

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    1 year ago

    It really is a charming game. I think this article does a good job describing some of is delights. What really struck me though is that the main mechanics are things that you’d find in a leechy freemium mobile game. But they’re layered in complimentary loops that make the whole FAR more than the sum of it’s parts.

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      1 year ago

      Funny you say that, it actually started AS a mobile game. Then they changed directions, but you’re right you can still feel some of it still in there.