Atom Fishing II

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Atom Fishing II is a multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Woolf and was released on November 29, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Atom Fishing 2 is a fishing simulator taken place during post-apocalyptic era.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game features excellent core fishing mechanics that are rewarding and engaging, especially when catching larger fish.
Visually stunning graphics with detailed environments and realistic fish models enhance the immersive fishing experience.
The game includes a variety of fishing techniques, crafting options, and an active user-based market, providing depth and engagement for players.

The game suffers from incomplete English translations and a lack of tutorials, making it difficult for beginners to understand gameplay mechanics.
There is a significant grind for resources and progression, which can be frustrating, especially for new players who may feel overwhelmed.
The lack of multiplayer options and the impending server shutdown limit the game's long-term appeal and community interaction.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
The game's story and narrative elements are largely criticized for being underdeveloped and confusing, with players often feeling lost due to unclear quest objectives and poor navigation. Many users express frustration over the repetitive nature of missions and the lack of meaningful rewards, which detracts from the overall experience. While there are some enjoyable aspects, such as crafting and fishing mechanics, the quest design and storytelling need significant improvement to enhance player engagement.
- “The quests are good as well but they also need some work because a lot are hard to do when you first start, but that can be worked on.”
- “Has a quest line to follow and tons of stuff to buy and craft.”
- “Getting better gear and making your own tackle is very rewarding; the quests and missions are challenging but fun.”
- “The game also lacks a story or narrative, which can make it feel repetitive after extended play sessions.”
- “Created a character, logged in, picked up a quest (no indication of where to do it), all the locations are locked up, no other quests around, the quest board is equally as useless.”
- “Some of the quests will leave you scratching your head so much on how to accomplish them that you will give up on them.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
50%
27%
The gameplay of the game features solid core fishing mechanics, including various techniques and a dynamic day-night cycle that influences fish behavior, adding strategic depth. However, players criticize the lack of variety and clear instructions, leading to confusion and frustration, which detracts from the overall experience. While the mechanics are well-implemented, the slow pace and limited activities beyond fishing may limit its appeal.
- “The game's mechanics are straightforward, with players using a fishing rod to catch fish.”
- “The game also features a variety of fishing techniques, such as spinning and float fishing, which adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “Different fish species are more active during certain times of the day or in certain weather conditions, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.”
- “One of the downsides of Atom Fishing II is its lack of variety in gameplay.”
- “While the fishing mechanics are well-implemented, there is not much else to do in the game besides catching fish.”
- “Complete lack of info about mechanics, items, gear, shops, where to find/farm and what, and unless you are tipped off by someone from the game about the more specific fish - exact spots, depth, gear, time of day, bait - you will never catch one.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of Atom Fishing II receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the impressive visuals and level design, others find them to be average or slightly dated. Overall, the game is noted for its decent optimization and stability, though performance may vary depending on the user's hardware.
- “One of the most impressive aspects of Atom Fishing II is its graphics.”
- “The game's graphics and level design are good, and the fishing mechanics are well-implemented.”
- “So my advice would be to download and try it, the graphics are nice and the sound is good, it's only about a 1GB download as well and it runs pretty stable!”
- “Graphics are ok but a bit dated.”
- “Graphics are normal, optimization too.”
- “This game was really slow and didn't have a tutorial; I don't recommend it. (The slowness might've been my graphics card.)”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and unenjoyable, particularly in the early stages where they feel confined to a small area with repetitive quests. Many express frustration over the necessity of grinding to progress, leading to a lack of motivation to explore the broader game world. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as a significant drawback.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This grinding isn't fun.”
- “It can get grindy.”
- “I will never know if the outside world is any good or not because I'm not repeatedly grinding quests in a 10x10 playable box just to be able to open the door and step outside.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the soundtrack and its contribution to the atmosphere, others find it obnoxious and wish for more variety. There is an option to mute the music, which some users have utilized, but overall, the desire for additional tracks, particularly in a post-apocalyptic style, has been expressed.
- “Love the music too - would like to hear more post-apocalyptic Russian fat beats added!”
- “Great soundtrack, locations, and atmosphere overall.”
- “Cannot turn the music off.”
- “In-game music is obnoxious, but there is the option to mute it.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The monetization model features microtransactions, but players note that the game is free to play with optional in-game purchases, and there is no pressure to spend money.
- “But if you look closely on the store page, it says 'in-app purchases'.”
- “The worst part for me are the microtransactions.”
- “If you look closely at the store page, it says 'in-app purchases'.”
- “It's free with some in-game purchases, but there is no pressure to buy anything.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its diverse and immersive locations, complemented by a captivating soundtrack. Players feel deeply engaged, particularly during interactions with characters, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Great soundtrack, locations, and atmosphere overall.”
- “The atmosphere immersed us all, and we had a great time meeting all the locals at the bridge.”
- “Great range of locations and atmospheric settings.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be quite effective, often highlighting its ability to evoke laughter and entertain through both its strengths and weaknesses. The comedic elements contribute to an engaging review experience, making the process of critiquing the game itself amusing.
- “There are so many pros and so many cons, it's hilarious to write a review.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is considered average, with players noting that while it offers an enjoyable fishing and survival experience, it requires further improvements. Newcomers may find the initial stages challenging, but the supportive community enhances the overall fun of progression.
- “Best fishing slash survival MMO game out there. It needs optimization and can be hard in the beginning; however, the community is very helpful and it's fun to progress.”
- “Best fishing slash survival MMO game out there, but it needs optimization and can be hard in the beginning. However, the community is very helpful and it's fun to progress.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, buggy controls, and a lack of essential features like tutorials and key mapping, rendering it largely unplayable. Overall, the experience is marred by technical issues that detract from gameplay.
- “No tutorial, no information; just spawn and do nothing. Animations are terrible, buggy controls, and no key mapping. This is the worst game ever to exist—unplayable.”
- “Game freezes after character description.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is somewhat limited due to the absence of online multiplayer or co-op modes, despite the inclusion of a tournament mode.
- “While the game does include a tournament mode, there is no online multiplayer or co-op mode, which can limit the game's replayability.”