Arcade
A snappy fishing-arcade game built around timing your drop and reeling in a river full of oddball catches.
★★★★☆ 4.4
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Arcade · 4.4★
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«A snappy fishing-arcade game built around timing your drop and reeling in a river full of oddball catches.»
Jonas · Big Bass Drop
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