Review: River Legends: A Fly Fishing Adventure (Steam)

Pros:

• Pixel art graphics.
• 258mb download size.
• Mouse and keyboard controls.
• Optional tutorial.
• Controls-move with WASD or arrow keys left click to cast/reel, space bar to initiate catch.
• Fishing gameplay.
• Caught fish-keep for gold or release for EXP.
• Shop-buy items to help find fish/trophies, new rods, and lures.
• Catching fish-3 colored bar and you tap the mouse rapidly to keep it in the desired zone.
• Album-keeps track of fish caught and weight.
• Free to walk around the area.
• World map level select.
• Earn EXP to unlock new locations.
• Player card-shows stats/fish caught.
• Momentum based casting mechanic, swing left and right then release.
• It can slowly reel the line in which moves it.
• Clear notifications and noises.
• Legendary fish to find and capture.
• Different weather also affects the fish type.
• Calming atmosphere.
• Really good fun.

Cons:

• The learning curve with the controls.
• At times the text makes the screen way too busy and hard to read.
• The tutorial is very basic and to learn the more important things require reading.
• Only a handful of locations.
• No steam achievements.