Animal Crossing Players With 500 Hours Playtime Are Only Just Realizing How Fishing Really Works

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Longtime players are just now figuring out how relaxing the in-game fishing mechanic really is, with some players noting exactly how long it took them to figure out. There is so much to do in and though players might lean towards other options first, fishingis an important part of the game. With the seasons bringing new varieties of fish to , players will oftentimes find themselves standing near an ocean, lake, or a pond with a fishing rod in their hands waiting for a bite.

Reddit user junimo- shared that after 45 hours of playing a random decision opened their eyes to how fishing should really work. Most players decide to tap A furiously in order to reel in their catch, but junimo- said that all they really need to do is just press A once and the game takes over the rest. Another player, Own_Butterscotch_445, said they had never realized this was an option, writing:

«Wait what?.. ive played this game for over 500 hours… ive restarted my island… multiple times… this is a thing?»

This revelation came as a shock to many, with many comments agreeing they didn't know this. The thread then quickly turned into players sharing their various other rituals to help them catch fish, including closing their eyes to listen for the audio cue to prevent them accidentally hitting the button too early — or too late.

It does make sense that the fishing mechanics in the game are so simple. While might not be as big as it used to be, it is still one of the most popular cozy games and cozy games aren't supposed to be stressful. Having players tap a button in that manner might detract from the ability to just relax and take in the game. Though, sometimes this challenge was a welcome one, since junimo- mentioned they will miss the adrenaline rush they got from the way they used to fish.

Though the act of fishing itself might be less stressful for players thanks to junimo-'s discovery, those who want to complete their museum will find other things to worry about. Rare fish can be