Macho Scooping (2024)

Developer: NEOLAVI
Publisher: indiegamesjapan
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Sports
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 35 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A cheerful, arcade-like scooping game where you quickly grab tiny musclebound figurines at a busy festival stall.

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What players say

Players describe this as a silly, physics-heavy take on goldfish scooping, where the poi constantly breaks and the physics feel random. The online mode is laggy for non-host players, and the rankings are considered broken due to exploits. It works best as a party game with friends or a short distraction, though solo play can be addictive.

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