Casting Away - Survival | Game Brain

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"Casting Away - Survival" is a simulation game that offers an intriguing story and splendid gameplay, where you must survive as a castaway through fishing. With excellent visuals and stellar music, the game provides an immersive experience. However, be prepared for very grinding gameplay and annoying ads that can hinder your enjoyment. The game is described as a 'Survival Fishing Game of a Casting away', where you must face the challenges of oceanic survival.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,876 reviews

graphics81 positive mentions

monetization141 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and calming music, creating a relaxing atmosphere for players.
Many players appreciate the variety of fish and the engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable to play for extended periods.
The game is easy to pick up and play, with minimal intrusive ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.

The game has been criticized for excessive forced ads that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.
Players have reported bugs that make the game unplayable, such as automatic line retrieval and issues with bait disappearing.
Some users find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to boredom over time.

monetization
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of forced ads that disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and the ability to pay for an ad-free experience, others find the cost to remove ads too high and feel that the reliance on ads hinders progress and enjoyment. Overall, the consensus indicates that excessive ads significantly detract from the gaming experience, despite some players noting that the game is not pay-to-win.
- “Great game, but if you don't buy the no ads deal, the only way to progress without spending hours on grinding is to watch ads.”
- “Bought the no ads in my first play, then I uninstalled accidentally. I installed the game thinking the data as well as my purchase would be there, but I was disappointed to see that I need to purchase it again.”
- “No ads, which is good, but ads can give rewards.”
- “Great game, but it has ads that you can't exit from (like the one with the egg), ruining the whole experience and also hindering progress: I can't open chests in the fish farm because I only get ads that have no exit button once they're done playing, forcing me to exit the game... they also pop up randomly from time to time while playing. I mean, are you trying to get people to stop playing?”
- “The amount of forced ads is annoying and ruins the flow; getting rid of ads costs 9 euros, which I personally find pricey.”
- “Too many ads, they said. Forced ads, you need to watch ads or pay real money to advance.”
graphics
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
18%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, smoothness, and aesthetic appeal, contributing to a relaxing and immersive experience. Many players highlight the art style and animations as standout features, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. However, some users express that while the graphics are impressive, the gameplay can feel repetitive or slow, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful, so is the music.”
- “The graphics are smooth and satisfying.”
- “The graphics are really beautiful and it's really peaceful.”
- “Terrible game, bad graphics and an overall bad experience.”
- “Lettle beat more work in graphics.”
- “I like the game graphics are good but it gets boring to me cause the fishing on this game is quite easy.”
music
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
30%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience alongside beautiful graphics. Many players appreciate the soothing background tracks, which contribute to a peaceful gameplay atmosphere, although some have reported a bug that disrupts the music during ad viewing. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant highlight, making the game enjoyable and engaging.
- “The aesthetic, music, and graphics of the game are superb that it will really get you hooked!”
- “The music is awesome, the gameplay is fun and easy, the art is amazing.”
- “The music, the gameplay, everything is relaxing.”
- “Fishing is supposed to be a quiet and relaxing experience, not filled with heavy metal music, fireworks, alcohol, etc. Stop!”
- “Most players either have their phone muted and won't hear the music, or are listening to something while they play the game.”
- “I'd like to play this game on public transit, but even though both sound effects and music are muted, every time I unlock something it makes a charm!”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
39%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, engaging mechanics, and relaxing atmosphere, enhanced by beautiful music and visuals. However, some players find it repetitive and suggest improvements, such as reducing grind elements and minimizing disruptive ads. Overall, while the game offers a calming experience, it may benefit from adjustments to pacing and variety to maintain player interest.
- “The fishing mechanic works well and is a lot of fun.”
- “Personally, I think this game is perfect for you to relax; the music and the gameplay style are so engaging and fun!”
- “The music is awesome, the gameplay is fun and easy, and the art is amazing.”
- “As far as actual gameplay, it seems broken.”
- “It's ultimately a grinding simulator, with everything to be grinded from the very start. The gameplay starts feeling repetitive very quickly, even though I enjoy the game for its graphics and art style. A suggestion: try to reduce the quantity of fish present in the ocean and make the player wait at least 40 seconds to 1 minute.”
- “Ridiculous forced ads ruin your gameplay.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
13%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its depth and integration with gameplay elements beyond fishing. Many highlight the beautiful art style and music, which enhance the overall experience, while some express a desire for more complex missions and content. Overall, the narrative is seen as a relaxing and enjoyable aspect of the game, though opinions vary on its simplicity.
- “I like that this one had more story and more aspects than just fishing.”
- “Love the art style and storyline; mechanics are spot on.”
- “This game is great for chilling and just playing the story.”
- “Not good; the story is really simple. I thought there would be missions to play, but I was disappointed with the game.”
- “The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I expected a rich narrative, but instead, I found a predictable plot that failed to captivate me.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
89%
The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in fishing and resource gathering. While some appreciate the relaxing and visually appealing aspects, others express frustration over the slow progression and reliance on ads for advancement. Overall, the game is characterized as a grinding simulator, with suggestions for reducing grind and introducing more varied activities.
- “It's not tedious or grindy like you find in most games of this genre.”
- “It's not tedious or grindy like you find in most games of this genre.”
- “It's not tedious or grindy like you find in most games of this genre.”
- “It's easy to understand, but it feels like a grinding game with no end to it.”
- “Grinding for 10 minutes to afford one piece of bait guard that doesn't work properly and then disappears after a single cast... annoying.”
- “It's ultimately a grinding simulator, with everything to be grinded from the very start. The gameplay starts feeling repetitive very quickly, even though I enjoy the game for its graphics and art style.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting significant glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly on certain devices. However, others praise the game for being glitch-free and enjoyable, indicating a disparity in user experiences. Overall, while some players encounter frustrating stability issues, others find the game to be stable and well-executed.
- “This game is the best; there are no glitches, and the sound matches the game!”
- “Starting to notice more and more glitches.”
- “So buggy it won't even detect my touchscreen on a Pixel 3 XL.”
- “I rate it 2 stars because I play, but after turning off my phone for 2 hours and reopening the game, there are so many glitches that I can't touch anything. I believe these glitches and bugs need to be fixed for all players.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some expressing that it nearly brought them to tears, while others found it to be a calming experience. Overall, the emotional impact of the game is significant and varied.
- “This almost made me cry.”
- “This game made me feel calming.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, creating an enjoyable and serene experience for players.
- “Alright, this game is pretty calm, and I love the atmosphere.”
- “This game has a nice, relaxing atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is widely regarded as funny, with players appreciating its humor throughout the experience.
- “This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
- “The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that keep the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”