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Drew Abegg rated Hook, Line, Key

Drew Abegg rated a game 5 years ago
A browser game made in HTML5.

Delightful little game.

This is everything a jam game should be. It's simple, but it makes full and effective use of it's mechanics and visuals. 

It was the visuals that reeled me in.  The boat is so adorable that I don't mind it being just about the only thing you see for the whole game (aside from the collectables, which also look nice). 

The sound design is lovely, and I've enjoyed listening to the title theme on loop while writing this. And the jingle that plays when you catch a fish would make a great ringtone.

The gameplay is similarly simple, but I'd say it's about the best time I've had fishing in any game. It has some moments of complexity when you have to track down multiple fish at a time before they get away, but mostly, it's very easy and laid back. The tutorial may have dragged on a bit longer than I'd've liked, but it's not a big deal.

The little bit of story in this game is an unexpected touch, and I think it does it's part to add to the atmosphere of the game. I think the twist deserved more of a set up though.

Very well done chiyeon!