Simulation
A laid-back fishing and studio-building sim with a surprisingly deep tackle system.
★★★★☆ 4.4
Stories, Grind and Great Loot
We play mobile RPGs and adventure games from start to grind, then tell you whether the story holds up and the progression stays fair. No hype, just hours logged on real phones. If a game wastes your time, we say so. Big Bass Studio — A laid-back fishing and studio-building sim with a surprisingly deep tackle system.
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Simulation · 4.4★
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«A laid-back fishing and studio-building sim with a surprisingly deep tackle system.»
Tomas · Big Bass Studio
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