Mystic Fishing

!! See bottom for some gameplay clarifications !!

Embark on a serene yet thrilling journey through the icy northern waters, where ancient fish monsters lurk beneath the surface. Armed with a trusty harpoon, you’ll hunt these legendary creatures in a tranquil, Nordic-inspired world. The larger-than-life fish you catch aren't just trophies—they're your ticket to even rarer finds as you trade them for specialized bait. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a curious newcomer, this relaxing adventure offers a taste of deep-fried and battered mythology with a side of chill.

Harpoon Fishing Mechanics
Engage in an interactive mouse-based quick-time tug-o-war with your catch! Stay sharp—these ancient fish are cunning and may tap into ancient runes for unexpected advantages.

Nordic-Inspired Setting
Navigate through serene northern waters, immersed in a rich Nordic atmosphere complemented by soothing, tranquil music.

Relaxing Gameplay
Drift into a peaceful, laid-back experience as you explore the open seas and pursue your fishing adventures.

Trade and Upgrade System
Turn your hard-earned catches into valuable resources, trading them for advanced bait and gear to help you tackle even more elusive fish.

Mythology-Driven Encounters
Encounter legendary creatures straight from Nordic myths, with the potential for even more mythical beasts to be added in the future.

Expanding Horizons
Look forward to continuous updates that could introduce new mythological fish and features, ensuring your journey remains engaging and ever-evolving.

Created by The Bomb Squad:

• Dustin Russell
• Joe Oliviera - Joe's Portfolio
• Michael White
• Mitchell Bradley

A note from Dustin: Special thanks to Michael White for reaching out to me and kicking off this project. Life got in the way a lot during this time and we gave it a solid go! I’m glad for the contributions from each of you along the way, as it all ultimately lead to this neat little proof of concept. I look forward to seeing what we can do in the future when life might be a bit more relaxed with our day-to-day struggles and responsibilities. Until then, Cheers dudes! We got a submission in and that one jam down and plenty lessons learned!

This project is still heavily in development. Our team is composed of full-time workers, active-duty military personnel, students, and parents (all of us some combination of the lot). Please be patient with any bugs you may encounter in this demo, and we hope you enjoy it!

R or I: Select Bait

Spacebar: Throw Bait

The little shack is the merchant where you can sell fish and but better baits (see note below this)

The bait is broken. It doesn't seem to be spawning anything other than common (White) and uncommon (Green) fish. Higher rarities can be found in further parts of the map though. Bait is also supposed to be tied to having it in your inventory but it seems this also isn't working, so once you have the bait you can select and use it indefinitely... but again, it doesn't work past uncommon.