Lake Minnewaska

the artwork and voice acting in this game is really lovely, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. it's short and the fishing mechanics are a bit rough, but the final area is so pretty and the storyline is simple but interesting to follow regardless. worth the ~30 mins of playtime!

This is such a cute short story game I love it so much 10/10 and also the graphics and design are amazing

A nice short game - not really about fishing so try a different game if that is why you are here. Narrative is interesting for 20-30mins of your time (and its free)

Short narrative game with rudimentary fishing mechanics. It's not very in-depth and feels kind of janky in terms of gameplay especially with pulling the fish on the rod, but it's a student project, so I can't be too harsh. The way the short runtime conveys an emotionally charged story is neat, as well as the art, modelling etc., just presentation wise is great. It's definitely still worth checking out, since it's a free game.

'Lake Minnewaska' is a free, narrative-driven first-person fishing game. It features a heartfelt story, a jazzy soundtrack, a variety of lush, stormy, and mystical environments, and multiple types of fish and fishing locations. Completing the game took me roughly 25 minutes, and it is designed without Steam achievements, keeping the focus entirely on the experience. As a free title, it offers a single ending and does not include a save feature. The simplicity of the gameplay makes it accessible to players of all skill levels, with a straightforward objective: fish, explore, and uncover the secrets of Lake Minnewaska while guiding Sosa's journey to become a better father. Considering all these aspects, I would rate the difficulty as 1 out of 10. 'Lake Minnewaska' is a beautifully crafted experience that blends relaxing gameplay with a heartfelt story in a way that feels both fresh and meaningful. Stepping into Sosa’s shoes, you are drawn into a deeply personal journey about family, growth, and connection, all set against the serene yet mysterious backdrop of the lake. What really stands out is how the game turns fishing into something engaging and purposeful. Each catch feels reward…

Lake Minnewaska is an okay casual fishing game and it's published by USC Games the same people that published other great free games like The WereCleaner and Smoke Break, now this is where I talk about the story but I can't really go into it without going into spoilers, so this is just about a man who is on a fishing trip. Okay then likes, the story is very good I love the messages of loss, grief and how we process those emotions, it also has some good environmental storytelling as well. The gameplay is good it's pretty simple you just catch fish, nothing too complicated. The graphics are very good with pretty nice uses of colors, sceneries and designs, that's really makes everything stand out, I also really like the watercolors they use for the opening and ending cutscenes. The levels are good, the lake feels real with interesting locations that make you just want to stop and stare at it all. The music is good it fits very well with the game. The voice acting is good; the actors do a very good job voicing their characters. The game is also free so that's good. Okay then dislikes, I would have liked to have a few achievements for the game even if they were simple you caught this…