Playtime: 27hrs
Achievements: 22/43
Played On: Steam Deck
I picked this game up on the Switch earlier this year but for whatever reason I pushed it off, pushed it off again, and then pushed it off once more. I will admit I felt a bit of shame doing that as more and more praise was beginning to stack up for this title. BUT I can proudly say that I get it now. After finally having picked it up and this time on the Steam Deck - I get why so many people put this on their best of the year 2023 lists!
The simple concept of spear gun fishing and managing a sushi restaurant sounds like an odd combo at first but it works. Oh my does it ever work!
Fishing and swimming around in this game feels endlessly fun. Getting the chance to see what you will serve is enthralling in its own right. But then taking that catch and planning the night’s menu is wild.
On top of continually upgrading Dave’s equipment to catch new fish, reach new depths, and continue plundering the ocean is such a satisfying gameplay loop. You keep getting drip fed upgrades and new entire gameplay systems all the way through the end of the game. I was shocked with how much was packed into this very, at first, unassuming package.
I loved this game and my 27 hours with it. If you take your time and complete everything you could easily, nearly double that. This for sure was one of the better games from 2023 and I’m glad to say I have been able to experience it!
Achievements: 22/43
Played On: Steam Deck
I picked this game up on the Switch earlier this year but for whatever reason I pushed it off, pushed it off again, and then pushed it off once more. I will admit I felt a bit of shame doing that as more and more praise was beginning to stack up for this title. BUT I can proudly say that I get it now. After finally having picked it up and this time on the Steam Deck - I get why so many people put this on their best of the year 2023 lists!
The simple concept of spear gun fishing and managing a sushi restaurant sounds like an odd combo at first but it works. Oh my does it ever work!
Fishing and swimming around in this game feels endlessly fun. Getting the chance to see what you will serve is enthralling in its own right. But then taking that catch and planning the night’s menu is wild.
On top of continually upgrading Dave’s equipment to catch new fish, reach new depths, and continue plundering the ocean is such a satisfying gameplay loop. You keep getting drip fed upgrades and new entire gameplay systems all the way through the end of the game. I was shocked with how much was packed into this very, at first, unassuming package.
I loved this game and my 27 hours with it. If you take your time and complete everything you could easily, nearly double that. This for sure was one of the better games from 2023 and I’m glad to say I have been able to experience it!