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Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond

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90%Game Brain Score
optimization
gameplay, story
90% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond is a single player casual management game. It was developed by Inner Realm Studios and was released on May 1, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond" is a relaxing idle game where you manage a fishing pond, stock it with various fish, and upgrade fishing gear to satisfy customers and boost reputation. Decorate your shop for a unique touch and unlock more exotic fish. Experience hybrid tycoon and idler gameplay in this tranquil fishing haven.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
optimization2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Simple and enjoyable experience, perfect for casual play.
  • The game offers a smooth and intuitive UI, allowing players to manage their fishing pond easily.
  • The developer is active and responsive to feedback, indicating potential for future content updates.
  • The game lacks content and upgrades, leading to a quick end to gameplay.
  • Progression can feel slow, and the gameplay loop may become repetitive.
  • Many players find the game can be completed in just a few hours, leaving little incentive for replay.
  • gameplay
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a slow loop that many players find tedious, with a mechanic involving clicking birds for extra money that fails to engage. While there is no risk of outright failure, as players can always recover from financial setbacks, the overall experience is deemed boring and lacking excitement, leading to a focus on optimization rather than enjoyment.

    • “All that being said, there's no way to outright fail as you can always climb your way back up if you run out of funds, so it's mainly about optimizing your gameplay to see how fast you can unlock everything.”
    • “The gameplay loop is really slow.”
    • “The Steam page made it look charming, the reviews sounded nice, but in the end it is just absolutely boring and the gameplay loop is crap.”
    • “I didn't much enjoy the extra money from the clicking birds mechanic.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users confirming that there is no narrative element present.

    • “No story.”
    • “No story.”
    • “No story.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and not excessively tedious, especially compared to typical idle games. However, some users suggest that it may require significant time investment, indicating that a second life might be beneficial for those looking to progress more efficiently.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the game is somewhat unoptimized, but this does not detract from the overall enjoyment, as many were able to unlock all achievements in around five hours while playing casually.

  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising their vibrant visuals and attention to detail. Many highlight the art style as a standout feature, contributing to an immersive gaming experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game.

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4h Median play time
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4-4h Spent by most gamers
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Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond is a casual management game.

Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond.

Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond was released on May 1, 2024.

Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond was developed by Inner Realm Studios.

Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its gameplay.

Pocket Idler: Fishing Pond is a single player game.

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