Euro Fishing
- July 20, 2017
- Dovetail Games
- 9h median play time
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
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Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable fishing experience, with beautifully designed lakes and realistic fish behavior.
- The graphics are impressive for an early access title, providing a visually appealing environment for players.
- The game runs well on lower-end systems, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- The user interface is clunky and can be frustrating to navigate, particularly when unlocking equipment.
- There are numerous bugs and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and diminish the overall experience.
- The game feels unfinished, with limited content and features, leading to a repetitive experience.
- graphics85 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the vibrant visuals and detailed environments, particularly praising the fish and water effects. However, some users report performance issues and graphical bugs, suggesting that while the graphics can be appealing, they may not meet the expectations for a next-gen experience. Overall, the game is seen as visually pleasing but could benefit from further optimization and updates to enhance realism and performance.
“This game walks any new fisher into a place where we can play; you learn your own ways after you complete tutorials. The graphics and sounds create a tranquil atmosphere by the lakeside where you can fish or go for a walk; it's so peaceful.”
“The graphics, the fish detail, the weather, and the sounds within this game are just fantastic.”
“Its a great fishing game concept, awesome graphics, realistic play.”
“Graphics that look only marginally better than Microsoft Golf.”
“The graphics constantly keep bugging out; there's a constant flicker on the back of my character's cap, and other players' names just show 'username' where their name should be.”
“The physics in this game are very impressive, but they are let down hugely by the outdated graphics. The water effects are at least 10 years out of date, even fantasy MMOs have better water visuals than this.”
- gameplay68 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the fishing simulation game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the clunky and inconsistent mechanics, particularly in casting and fish fighting. While some appreciate the immersive graphics and the potential for realistic fishing experiences, numerous users report frustration with bugs, poor controls, and a lack of responsiveness that detracts from overall enjoyment. Despite some positive aspects, such as the detailed environments and the depth of fish mechanics, many feel that the gameplay is ultimately hindered by its numerous flaws and limitations.
“Love this game, it makes me happy, the graphics, gameplay, all great, from an ex-carp angler.”
“Great immersion, you really do feel like you're by the lake and once you get the hang of the casting and fighting mechanics, it's a lot of fun reeling in the monsters.”
“The mechanics are well done, and it takes a while before you learn the tricks to pull a carp out of the lake.”
“The mechanics and physics of the rod, line, and fish fights are all clunky, angular, inconsistent, and frankly annoying.”
“Rubbish casting mechanic, useless float fishing mechanic.”
“The game is very pretty but the gameplay is horrible.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, clunky controls, and frequent glitches that hinder gameplay. Many feel the game is unfinished and not worth the price, especially given the issues experienced even on high settings. While some acknowledge it as an early access title, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment due to its unstable performance.
“Controls were clunky, unreliable, and buggy.”
“Introduction is buggy and the game runs terrible on ultra settings.”
“It's a nice relaxing game and it looks pretty nice, but there are so many obvious bugs and glitches that I can't recommend it.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users expressing frustration over the release of unpolished games and frequent DLCs without addressing existing bugs. Players lament the shift from a model where additional content was a bonus to one driven by greed, leading to a perception of neglect from developers. Overall, the trend towards monetization through DLCs and early access has left many feeling disillusioned.
“Just another game developer that went down the DLC cash grab alley... it's a shame this is becoming more and more of a trend. What happened to the days where you bought a game and all the stuff they released after was a bonus? I personally miss those days. Greed, greed, greed is what this game is about.”
“It turned out to be just another cash grab... the devs refuse to fix bugs that have been there since game launch, they don't improve what needs improvement and now are releasing DLCs.”
“Tournaments are hacked, have been from the start... still no change on the gameplay, full of bugs that have not been fixed plus the devs are cash grabbing on DLCs... avoid.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its lack of optimization, with users describing it as unplayable due to severe stuttering and poor performance. Many feel that the game's optimization issues render it frustrating and unacceptable for a paid title.
“The game could benefit from better optimization.”
“I feel that the game is not very optimized.”
“This game is very poorly optimized.”
“In my mind, it's tantamount to theft to charge people for this unplayable, stuttering, frustrating mess.”
“Last, but not least: I feel that the game is not very optimized.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its relaxing quality and effective ambient sounds that enhance the fishing experience, with unique sound effects for different reels and rods. However, some users express disappointment over the limited choice of music and natural sounds, suggesting that the overall audio experience could be improved.
“I like the relaxing music from the game, the ambient sounds while you are on the lake, and the sound effects when a fish takes your bait and pulls line from your reel. There are different sounds for every reel you use and different 'beep' sounds for every rod.”
“Glad I tried the game for the 2 hours they give you despite what I read in the reviews. For $11.99, it was well worth it. When in doubt, just try it out. Great looking, just add your own music and get fishing.”
“The music is loud and obnoxious, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There is a lack of choice in the music selection, making it feel repetitive and uninspired.”
“The limited set of natural sounds combined with the absence of engaging music leaves much to be desired.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as both amusing and frustrating, with players finding the absurdity of situations—like a mocking roach building mud castles—entertaining yet exasperating. The game's comedic elements are likened to its trailer, suggesting a consistent tone of hilariously awkward scenarios.
“The funny thing is the trailer is like the game; even the boat is included, I think.”
“Hilariously awful.”
“As it stands, I find myself getting increasingly frustrated when I have a tiny roach sitting at the edge of a lake, mean-mugging me and laughing at me, behind the safety of the auto-netting mechanic, while it builds mud castles at my feet before it gets tired enough for me to automatically pick up.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the absence of traditional grinding mechanics, highlighting that the game allows for instant access to locations without the frustration typically associated with grinding. This design choice contributes to a more enjoyable and headache-free experience.
“No grinding, no headaches.”
“The grind is rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
“I love how the grinding system allows for character progression at my own pace.”
“The grinding feels more like a chore than a rewarding experience.”
“The game requires excessive grinding to progress, which can be frustrating.”
“Grinding in this game is tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its peaceful and immersive qualities, featuring beautiful lakes and a warm, sunny setting. The attention to detail enhances the experience, with ambient sounds like birds chirping and splashing fish contributing to a serene environment.
“I got this game because it was atmospheric and peaceful.”
“Beautiful lakes and an atmospheric venue.”
“The attention to detail is amazing as the whole atmosphere projects a warm, sunny summer day morning, and the ambient sounds of birds chirping and the splashing of overexcited fish are simply sublime.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging elements, including a compelling storyline and interesting boss fish profiles; however, many users feel that these strengths are undermined by the game's poor mechanics, leading to a sense of wasted potential.
“The storyline and boss fish profiles are great, adding depth to the overall experience.”
“The short story from this point in time is that so much professionally suggested content was squandered, and it has now become the norm with this game.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks the depth needed to engage players fully.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys or outcomes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users indicate that adjusting the resolution to 1280×720 enhances gameplay performance, suggesting that technical adjustments can improve the overall experience and potentially increase replayability.
