Moonglow Bay (PC), REVIEW – Glows Bright
Fishing is a great distraction for gamers. Many of these are now mini-games like the recently-added fishing feature to Skyrim. Moonglow Bay’s fishing is a main focus, with simple mechanics that offer a lot of depth. The fun and engaging storyline of the small-town setting will prove that there is always something to do.
Your significant other and you have relocated to Moonglow Bay, a fishing community. River, your daughter, visits you after tragedy and tries to help. River is a ghost of her father, who had hoped to bring back the fishing town to its former glory. Moonglow Bay is in trouble, and people are afraid to fish due to legends and conspiracy theories. The storyline is entertaining and has many twists and turns. However, the best part about the story is the fishing.
Fishing is simple but provides a lot of depth. You can catch more fish the further you cast. However, some fish can be stubborn when you reel them in. Every fish will attempt to escape by moving in one or more of the following four directions: left, right, up, and down. You can force them to move in the opposite direction to bring them closer to you.
Fishing is a fun and engaging activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. You can fish in the bay or deep seas using your Two Tails fishing boat. There are tons of different species of fish to be found. You can upgrade the Two Tails to weather storms or even make it a home away. This allows you to mix and match different types and types of bait and fishing rods to catch certain types of fish. This makes it easy to find a particular fish and allows you to switch between different species at will. A fishing net can be used to capture large numbers of fish from the water.
Once you have caught your fish, you are able to cook them and then sell them at any vending machines that you may be able set up in your area. Cooking is another enjoyable minigame that offers a lot of variety. Each ingredient has a different preparation method and you must play a variety of minigames. As you advance, you will have access to more recipes as well as cooking tools that can unlock more possibilities such a meat cleaver.
Donating fish to your local aquarium is also possible. Moonglow Bay’s beauty can be restored by donating the fish to the aquarium. Many of the residents have lost their homes to the sea and many tell stories about the fish, while others see them as monsters. These rumors will be debunked and more tourists to the town if you donate fish to the aquarium. You can also make more money by donating fish to the aquarium.
Moonglow Bay’s visuals have a charming block-pixel-voxel style. They are shown from a top down camera angle. In the block-world, colorful characters and fish are evident. It’s easy to overlook the charm of the game and its characters when it is accompanied by a soundtrack that can evoke a variety of emotions from calm to intense.
Moonglow Bay’s main attraction is its fishing, but the town is also incredibly exciting. There are many fun people who are willing to share the latest gossip. There are many quests you can undertake to make your small town a better place. These tasks are assigned by a town board in a simplified manner. They also give you information about the most popular dishes that day. You can also invest the money you make from fishing and cooking in property around town. This will help you in your quest for becoming an ace angler and unlock more shops and quest centers. It is also a way to fulfill the wishes of your loved ones to bring back life to this small town.
Moonglow Bay is a story that explains everything. The story tells the tale of persevering in the most difficult times that both the main character as well as the town are currently going through. Many will be able to see that the residents of the town are not justified in their fear of the sea. However, others might be skeptical of your entrepreneurial efforts and question your motives. Your actions and the methods that you and your daughter used to reach your goals will not always be understood by others, especially if you are about to get into a boss fight. These interactions can lead to powerful storytelling moments, which are often very emotional. This makes the story a riveting one.
Moonglow Bay is a great place to be, but there are a few things that can make it less enjoyable. Although each boss fight is unique because it involves fishing, they can feel a little repetitive or one-dimensional. This is most evident in chaotic fights that feel out of place. Some quest markers don’t always correspond with the intended purpose or location, which can make the game feel awkward. These minor flaws are not significant in light of the great game.
Moonglow Bay offers a wonderful experience that everyone can enjoy. You will enjoy fishing, cooking and going out on the seashore every day. Your story of your girls’ quest to restore beauty to the bay is touching, and there are many background characters that add to its charm. Although boss fights can feel out of place and unintuitive, they don’t detract from the great things about the game. Moonglow Bay is a fun, engaging experience with a charming story and voxel visuals that will make your time worthwhile.
