Hook Line & Sinker (2024)

Developer: Studio Denshin (伝心)
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 45 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast, chaotic top-down shooter where you hook-dash through marine enemies, catch fish to power up, and fight bosses in short arcade-style runs.

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What players say

Players praise the addictive mix of fishing and boss fights, but many note a sharp difficulty jump from the tutorial to the first boss. The fishing segments can grow repetitive over time, though the charming art style and practice mode help.

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