Ace Fishing: Wild Catch
- March 27, 2014
- Com2uS
- 6h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Ace Fishing: Wild Catch is a sport game with impressive 3D graphics and innovative game mechanics, allowing players to travel the world and fish at famous locations. Despite being user-friendly, the game is very grindy and filled with bugs, as well as annoying ads. Perfect for fishing enthusiasts, just be prepared for some frustrations."
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Reviews
- graphics402 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their realism and stunning visuals. Players appreciate the immersive experience created by the detailed graphics, which enhance the overall gameplay. However, a few reviews mention that while the graphics are good, some aspects could still use improvement, particularly in terms of quality settings and updates.
“Exceptional graphics, points of realism.”
“The graphics are amazing and a lot of fun to play!”
“Beautiful graphics and hours of fun!”
“It should have higher quality graphics setting.”
“Poor graphic, stupid gameplay, pay to win.”
“It's not bad, some of the graphics are obnoxious.”
- gameplay74 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its smooth mechanics, engaging content, and impressive graphics. However, some users have noted issues such as lag, unbalanced competition, and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game remains addictive and enjoyable for a significant portion of its player base.
“The gameplay is flawless and the fact that there's so much to do is great!”
“Great gameplay and just all around a well-rounded game.”
“Super addictive game... awesome gameplay... keeps on getting better with every level... download it and enjoy.”
“For now, I am giving it 3 stars. Please look into what could be wrong with the gameplay.”
“After almost 4 years playing this game, I feel the game still remains unbeaten by any fishing games on the Play Store in terms of gameplay and graphics.”
“Gameplay is glitched; rewards don't show up!”
- monetization67 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 70 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high frequency of ads and expensive in-app purchases, which some describe as a cash grab. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and note that ads do not significantly disrupt gameplay, others report issues with ad loading and crashes, leading to a negative experience. Overall, while the game allows for play without mandatory purchases, the perceived costliness of in-game items and the prevalence of ads remain significant concerns for many players.
“I like the fact there are no ads and purchases are optional but not necessarily for hours of game time.”
“It has reasonable prices for in-app purchases.”
“You can play the game without having to use in-app purchases.”
“Now it's just a cash grab.”
“This game has become a cash grab - you'll see the pay-to-win aspect in almost every mechanic.”
“The only issue that I have with this game is that the in-app purchases (like the vast majority of mobile games) are extraordinarily costly.”
- stability57 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game crashing during critical moments, particularly while reeling in fish, leading to lost progress and frustration. Despite the game's potential, these stability problems have led to a negative impact on user experience, prompting some to consider uninstalling it.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
“The performance is consistently reliable, making for a seamless experience.”
“The game is super buggy and at one point there wasn't even a menu to select anything; now I cannot even get in.”
“After the latest update, the game comes on, all promo screens and events come up, and then the game restarts and asks you to 'tap screen'... loads 'making hotel reservations' and thereafter freezes.”
“Every time I have a fish to reel in, it freezes and my fish is snapped off the line when it lags. You guys need to fix this because I'm wasting my line and lure because of this, and I'm at the point of uninstalling it.”
- story50 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story and quest system are generally well-received, with players appreciating the abundance of missions and the engaging narrative that enhances the fishing experience. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as quest resets and lag, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the storyline is considered a strong point, there are calls for a richer narrative and better rewards to further enhance player engagement.
“Love the game quality and the quest side; the story behind the game is awesome. Just love it!”
“Beautiful graphics and a nice story about fishing; fishing lovers must experience it.”
“If you like story quests, they do have a storyline which allows players not to just grind in the game.”
“Needs a bit more of a storyline.”
“Since the last update, it is awful and won't let me complete the new quest as well as lagging issues. Please fix or I'm going!”
“I love the game, but the problem is I get stuck in one of the daily missions of spending energy more than once. I don't know what to do and I will lose the challenge and start all over again.”
- grinding13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find it tedious and frustrating, particularly in the later levels and equipment upgrades, others appreciate the challenge and enjoy the competitive element it brings, especially when playing with friends. Overall, the grinding can be seen as a significant part of the experience, with some players finding it rewarding and others deeming it excessive.
“The game is good, I have been playing it for years now and I realized that fishing should be a relaxing activity, but this game is making it kind of a grinding thing. Three years and I am at level 50; think about how frustrating that is that I cannot go fishing in Atlantis or other places where I want to.”
“Spend two and a half weeks grinding to evolve a five-star rod to six-star with a 50% chance to fail twice. The process for non-paying players is very slow and a waste of time.”
“Having to click through endless mine quests for each and every single thing you will ever do is too tedious and not what a fishing game should be about.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Players generally enjoy the music in the game, describing it as soothing and relaxing, which enhances the gameplay experience. However, there are requests for more variety, such as unique soundtracks for different locations and fish, as well as a desire to bring back older theme songs. Overall, while the current music is appreciated, there is a strong interest in expanding the soundtrack to make it more engaging.
“I love the game! I played it 5 years ago, but this is a message to the creator of Ace Fishing: please bring back the old theme song; I really love it.”
“Lovely soundtrack.”
“Gameplay is smooth with relaxing music; it's worth a download if you enjoy fishing games.”
“I love the game I played it 5 years ago, but this is a message to the creator of Ace Fishing: please bring back the old theme song; I really love it.”
“I like this game so much, but if the soundtracks were more interesting, I wish every place had a different soundtrack theme, like an Amazon theme or a Yangtze theme.”
“I think the background music (BGM) does not match the gameplay; the sound effects are good, but maybe just modified by 30% would make it better.”
- humor7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it consistently funny and filled with amusing scenes. Many users express their enjoyment and laughter while playing, highlighting the game's comedic elements as a significant aspect of their experience.
“I like the game so much; I have been playing since 2010. I wish to keep playing for a long time, and I have a lot of fun playing the game. Thanks for everything! Bye...😊😊”
“This is a very funny game.”
“It's a funny game and has a lot of humorous scenes in it.”
“That's not funny.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
“I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback; while some players praise its graphics and performance, others report that even high-end devices struggle to run it smoothly, indicating a need for further optimization improvements.
“No performance issue on Zenfone 5.”
“Good game, but still needs some optimizations; even high-end spec phones can't run it smoothly.”
“Running slowly.”
“But need to fix performance issues.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional response to the game's decline, feeling frustrated and heartbroken over its shift to a pay-to-win model. While some moments, like catching hidden fish, evoke positive emotions, the overall sentiment reflects disappointment in the developers' decisions and a sense of betrayal from a once-beloved game.
“Best games so far... but sometimes make me very emotional during catching hidden fish. Due to 10 lures, I only get 1 hidden fish, so frustrating...”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised as interesting and awesome, contributing to its overall appeal. However, players express frustration with the matchmaking system in 1vs1 battles, as it allows opponents from higher difficulty areas to compete, undermining the experience.
“This is one of the best games so far. Its atmosphere is interesting and awesome.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users highlight the game’s strong replayability, indicating that it offers plenty of value for multiple playthroughs.
“This game offers a tremendous amount of replay value.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“I keep coming back for more because there are so many different paths to explore.”
