Tides: A Fishing Game Review—A Single Travelling Angler's Ideal Fishing Voyage in the Archipelago

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When I was growing up, a massive chunk of every summer for my cousins and I were going fishing with our dads on the Anglers Paradise.

Although the fishing trips I've had with my dad have become scarcer as I grew older, they are still memories that hold dear to my heart. 

Now that I've come to think of it, that was presumably how I ended up hurling myself into the world of Tides: A Fishing Game (Tides).

Now, THAT, my friends, is what I call a chill vibe.

Developed by Shallot Games, it at first looks like so many other fishing games that have been released.  

However, the premise here is idiotically simple. Tides cast you as a bright young chap who dreams of establishing his very own fishery empire (Well, who doesn't?).

Loading the game, I was first greeted with a stunning view of the main island I was spawned on. Before long, I had to venture out to the archipelago and establish my empire or be stuck in square one.

However, if you've played any other idle games like Cats & Soup, you'll know the deal—the more you fish, the more upgrades you can purchase to enhance your island and grow your empire. And as you gather those, the price for skills increases accordingly, trapping you in an endless loop of frustration and addiction. 

I'm currently working hard to unlock the Redrock Island.

Wait, no, I've just managed to unlock it, so I currently have a total of 3 islands under my belt.

Good Lord, someone help me.

What makes it worse is what I regard as the most prominent feature in Tides—the extensive list of fishes that you can capture. It may include spotted seatrout, pinfish, red drums, and tiger sharks.

Oh my, it is simply becoming more addictive just to unlock the islands for acquiring a chance to collect companions and fishes (Blimey, I think I may have become a hoarding nutter...). 

What's more, it's not like I'm playing Tide all day long! I've merely squeezed in a session or two as I am writing this. Oh, and I've dragged my friend into the dark side so she could join me as well. Hmmm, that's perfectly normal, I guess?

Anyway, if you think you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities through the compact nature of your mobile device? Well, then it's time to take out your boat and grab your trusty fishing rod here.