Big Bass Splash: a casual game that earned its spot on my home screen

I didn't expect much from Big Bass Splash. It looked like the kind of bright, splashy casual game you install, poke at once, and forget. Two weeks later it's still on my home screen, and I've been trying to figure out why.

Part of it is the pacing. Each round is over in seconds, and the game is built entirely around one simple action, so I can play it standing in a line or waiting for a kettle to boil. The animated fisherman and the little splash sounds give it more personality than the genre usually bothers with, and that goes a long way.

On the technical side it's a good citizen. It stayed cool on our older test phone, didn't chew through battery, and the settings menu actually lets you split the music and effects volume, which I always appreciate. Small thing, but it shows someone was paying attention.

If you want something you can play mindlessly for two minutes at a time without it demanding anything from you, Big Bass Splash does that job well. Just don't expect depth, and you won't be disappointed.