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Befriending the Scarily Cute Fisherman

2023
PuzzleVisual Novel
This visual novel-puzzle hybrid centers on a charmingly unsettling premise: using logic to win over a monstrously adorable fisherman. Success hinges on clever item combinations and dialogue choices, a loop that rewards experimentation and careful observation of the fisherman's reactions. Despite its simple presentation, the game's unique blend of genres and its commitment to a specific, offbeat tone makes for a memorable experience.

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Cory's best friend dares him to befriend the local fisherman, who is rumored to be a dangerous criminal. Cory is terrified of the fisherman at first, but since he doesn't want to seem like a coward to his friend, he tries his best to get along with the fisherman. But during his attempts, he starts to think that the fisherman is actually cute. Soon, he finds himself having a massive crush on the man he used to be terrified of.

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