The player assumes the role of a fisherman participating in a competition on Pescatore Island, where the main objective is to catch fish and reach varying goals. The game begins by choosing a character, each with unique stats that affect fishing performance. After choosing the contestant you get to enter the fishing challenge, but before doing that there are more elements of customization: you get to select bait, line thickness and hook. Once the fishing starts, the player casts their line into various fishing spots, waiting for a bite. Timing is crucial when baiting fish; once a fish bites, the player must carefully manage the tension on the line while reeling it in, ensuring that the fish stays hooked without snapping the line.

Successful catches are rewarded with points, which can be used to purchase upgrades such as stronger reels and thicker lines, improving the chances of catching larger, more difficult fish. The game also features a bonus stage where the player can exaggerate the size of their catch by repeatedly tapping a button, earning additional points. The gameplay includes vibrant arcade-style graphics that depict the different fishing areas on a well-crafted map, with digitized locations adding to the experience. Each fishing spot offers a different challenge, requiring players to adapt their strategy based on the type of fish and the environmental conditions present in that area.

In this game, you play as a drop of water with the goal of rusting a system of metallic pipes. Your main challenge is to navigate through a network of interconnected pipes, where each move sends the drop sliding until it hits a junction or obstacle. The drop keeps moving in the chosen direction until something stops it, so you have to plan each move carefully to cover all parts of the pipeline without getting stuck.

As you progress, enemies start appearing, adding a layer of difficulty. You’ll need to avoid them while still completing your rusting task.
Each level features a new layout of pipes, requiring you to think ahead and plot your route before making any moves. The pipe networks get more complex with each level, introducing more junctions and obstacles that test your strategy and planning skills. To complete a level, you must rust every part of the pipeline without leaving any section untouched, all while avoiding enemies. Timing and precision become increasingly important as the pipe networks and enemy patterns grow more challenging.

Data Man is a retro-inspired NES game that blends the fast-paced action of Smash TV with the strategic defense elements of Xeno Crisis. Developed by Dark Bits and published by Broke Studio, the game tasks players with defending a CPU from waves of attacking bugs. The CPU represents your console, and as it takes damage, the game simulates glitches and screen shakes, adding to the tension. Players can use a basic shooting weapon or grenades to fend off enemies, and power up their attacks by collecting power pellets. When the power meter is full, an overdrive mode can be activated for a powerful, sustained attack.
Overall a very well-crafted game that brings a little innovation in the park of modern NES games.