垂钓日记 The Sailor’s Guide to Game Design (2023)

Developer

Marine Studio

Platforms

Windows, macOS

Genres

Casual, Free To Play, Indie, RPG, Simulation

Rating

3.9 of 5, 14 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 37 minutes

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow, meditative fishing experience where you listen to a cryptic monologue while catching surreal fish in a dreamlike coastal setting.

atmosphericcontemplativeslow pacedmysterioussurrealminimalistnarrative drivenfishing simulation

What players say

Players describe a short, text-heavy visual novel that pairs minimal fishing gameplay with dense literary, philosophical, and cultural references. Many feel the title is misleading, expecting more actual fishing or game design guidance. Reviews split sharply: some find it pretentious and meandering, others value its depth and influences.

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