Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits review: An incredibly fun arcade fishing game
Arcade fishing is a gaming genre I was neither aware nor fond of while going into Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits. However, I was really surprised as to how a game that is essentially centered around a gameplay mechanic, which is usually relegated to just a minigame in most video games, can be so incredibly fun.
Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, on the surface, is just like any other arcade fishing game out there, but the game features some really cool game modes that, while not that interesting for solo play, are quite enjoyable with friends and family.
While the game lacks in certain key aspects that leave it feeling shallow and uninteresting for players that are looking for a game with in-depth fishing mechanics, it is still an incredibly fun experience through and through.
While I'm not a big fan of fishing, either in real life or video games, I have to admit, the act of catching and learning about different marine life forms can be quite fun in Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits. Playing the game feels incredibly relaxing and is a zen-like experience, something that I find myself gravitating towards regularly whenever I require a short break from work or in my spare time.
Right from the get-go, you basically have access to all the available game modes in Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits. Although the controls felt slightly weird to me initially, playing the game for a few hours helped me get familiar with it.
First, you have to angle the fishing rod in the direction you want to throw it, and then press A to lock it in that direction. What you need to do next is wait for the strength bar to reach where you want it to be, depending on how far you want to cast the line.
A rather surprising element of gameplay in Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits is
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