In How to Fish the co-op sandbox title by Dazed Games, progression is open-ended. While some players aim to finish the game in under an hour, this guide focuses on steady exploration and upgrading your equipment to clear the initial lighthouse area.
Starting at the Lighthouse
Your journey begins at the lighthouse. Follow these steps to establish your early-game economy:
- Feed the Keeper: Pick up a clam and consume it to manage your hunger. Use the cue button to feed clams to the Lighthouse Keeper to earn your first cash.
- Acquire Gear: Purchase the Basic Fishing Rod for $3. Use the free lure to catch easy, low-value species to build your funds.
- Upgrade Your Weapon: Save your earnings to purchase a knife. Use the anvil located at the lighthouse door to sharpen your knife until it reaches 20 damage, which is necessary for taking on larger catches.
Defeating the Spider Crab
The Spider Crab serves as the first boss encounter. Before engaging, you must prepare the correct lure:
- Get the Beer Can: Purchase the Beer Can and feed it to the Lighthouse Keeper. He will provide you with an empty can in return.
- Prepare the Lure: Use the empty can as a lure to summon the Spider Crab.
- Combat Strategy: Bait the crab into a charged attack and dodge to the side. Once it misses and becomes stunned, you can land two to four hits.
Note: Keep a close eye on the white bar located beneath the boss's health pool. If this bar empties, the boss will escape, and you will be forced to restart the encounter from the beginning.
Moving to the Next Location
Once the Spider Crab is defeated, feed its meat to the Lighthouse Keeper to receive the keys to the boat. To prepare for your next destination, purchase the radar from the Keeper for $10. With these steps completed, you will have finished your crustacean collection for the lighthouse area and secured the necessary tools for further exploration.