Casual
A bright, laid-back fishing-themed game that's easy to pick up and hard to put down.
★★★★☆ 4.4
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We dig through the app stores so you don't have to, pulling out small games that punch above their weight across every genre. Lately the team spent a week with Big Bass Bonanza, and there's a full write-up waiting for you inside.
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Casual · 4.4★
144games tested
69articles written
2years running
0paid placements
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Emberfall Saga
★★★★★ 4.7
Emberfall Saga is the kind of RPG I didn't expect to find on a phone. You build a party of four, each with their own past, and the writing takes real risks — one companion's arc genuinely got to me. Combat is turn-based with a timing element, so tapping at the right moment during an attack rewards you with extra damage.
- Story that treats its characters seriously
- Flexible class system with free respecs
- Boss fights that reward planning
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What readers say
«A bright, laid-back fishing-themed game that's easy to pick up and hard to put down.»
Tomas · Big Bass Bonanza
«A pocket-sized turn-based RPG with a surprisingly heavy story about a fading kingdom.»
Pavel · Emberfall Saga
«A slow-burn strategy game about routing supply lines across a fractured map.»
Pavel · Ironline Command
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