It looks like cats may be new trend in video games. This time it's Whisker Waters from developer Underbite Games. It's coming out for consoles as well as the PC via Steam next year. The game has players take on the role of a young kitty who's taking on a charming and whimsical adventure and be a legendary Fishing Ranger.
The game offers players the experience of an ultimate RPG adventure. However, what sets it apart from the other games in its genre is the creative and unique focus on fishing. Players get to use different fishing tools and techniques as they go on exploring this semi-open world, completing quests, and of course, catching a wide variety of fish. Since each fish show a unique behavior, it results in the fishing experience not only more challenging but even more rewarding.
See what the game is all about with the reveal trailer below:
While Whisker Waters is not the first video game to be about fishing, it may be one of the few that makes sure fishing is the actual star of the show. The studio describes the game as something that's easy to play but hard to master. That means there's something for everyone whether you're new to this type of game or consider yourself as a fishing pro. There are a lot of fishing techniques to learn to keep an eye out for that.
The game may be about fishing but there are a lot of things to do. For example, in this world, cats, bears, and even birds actually live in harmony. Be sure to join them, make friends with the locals, or better yet help them out. They’ll help you obtain rewards and even unlock gear that can be used on the journey.
Of course, it won't be a RPG without the customization and there's a lot of that in the game. You can have your very own cat character with a lot of items to choose from. Don't forget to show off!
Finally, at every turn there's a new chapter waiting. That's because each region is different and has its own unique narrative. Experience and learn more about these stories.
Wishlist Whisker Waters on Steam now. If you're looking for another game about cats, check out Cattails: Wildwood Story here.