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
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.
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.
Screenshots
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