Euro Fishing

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Euro Fishing is a realistic angling simulation that lets players compete in tournaments or fish at their own pace. With detailed physics and a variety of landscapes, it offers a genuine fishing experience. The game features popular European fishing locations, multiple difficulty levels, and a challenge system to test your skills.

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 693 reviews

graphics49 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

Great graphics and realistic fish designs, creating an immersive fishing experience.
The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay, making it a good way to unwind.
The mechanics of catching fish and the variety of tackle options provide a satisfying experience for fishing enthusiasts.

The casting mechanics can be frustrating and inconsistent, making it difficult to cast accurately.
The game is limited in content, with only a few types of fish and locations available.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and graphical glitches.

graphics
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
42%
7%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the vibrant visuals and detailed environments, particularly praising the fish graphics and overall aesthetic. However, some users criticize the graphics for being outdated or inconsistent, with issues like low frame rates and graphical bugs detracting from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a fishing simulation, there are calls for improvements 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, the fish detail, the weather, the sounds within this game are just fantastic.”
- “It badly needs updating, and I do mean badly, poor controls, poor camera, poor graphics (jittery due to low framerate as others have mentioned). I've asked for a refund because I simply don't like it!”
gameplay
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
66%
14%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the realistic fishing mechanics and graphics, while others criticize clunky controls, particularly in casting and netting. Despite some players finding the gameplay immersive and rewarding after mastering the mechanics, numerous reports of bugs and inconsistent physics detract from the overall experience, leading to a sentiment that the game feels unfinished and in need of significant improvements.
- “As I got more comfortable with the mechanics, I found myself enjoying the gameplay a decent amount.”
- “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.”
- “I am by no means an avid angler, but they quickly got me hooked and coming back for 'one more go.' There is a well-judged competitive element and much more depth than I was expecting in the controls and gameplay.”
- “The mechanics and physics of the rod, line, and fish fights are all clunky, angular, inconsistent, and frankly annoying.”
- “The game is very pretty but the gameplay is horrible.”
- “The issues are numerous, the gameplay is inconsistent, and to add insult to injury they have rapid-fire released 2 paid DLCs for what is an objectively broken game!”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs, clunky controls, and performance issues, particularly on higher settings. Many users express frustration over the lack of support and unfinished mechanics, suggesting that the game feels incomplete and recommending potential buyers to consider alternatives instead. While some acknowledge the game's potential, the overwhelming sentiment is that its current state is too problematic to recommend.
- “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.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with developers prioritizing profit over quality by releasing broken games and charging for DLCs that fail to address existing bugs and gameplay issues. Many players lament the shift from a model where post-launch content was a bonus to one that feels exploitative, with a focus on maximizing revenue rather than enhancing the player experience. Overall, the sentiment reflects growing frustration with the trend of monetization at the expense of game quality.
- “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 the game launch, they don't improve what needs improvement and now are releasing DLCs.”
- “Still no manual netting, drag settings are still broken (set to max drag and the weight of bait and hook will pull line from the reel). No more fishing at the fringes of the water, baits still like to roll on the lake bed and we got a new cash grab, sorry DLC, which I'm fairly sure was going to be a free update when it was mentioned over a year ago. But no, DTG decided that £8 was a fair price for 1 new lake, no new species or equipment.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering and slow gameplay, rendering it nearly unplayable on various systems. Many players express frustration over the lack of optimization, questioning the recommended system requirements for smooth performance. Overall, the consensus is that the game is poorly optimized and fails to deliver a satisfactory experience.
- “What system is recommended for the game to run smoothly? I'm playing on my laptop and I can't even manage to play the game because it's just so slow.”
- “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.”
- “This game is very poorly optimized.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's music and ambient sounds have been praised for their relaxing quality and realism, particularly the unique sound effects associated with fishing activities and the authentic bird songs. However, some users feel that the overall music selection is limited, with a desire for more variety and depth in the audio experience. Overall, while the sound design enhances the fishing experience, there are calls for improvements in musical diversity.
- “I like the relaxing music from the game, the ambient sounds while you are on the lake, and the sound effects when a fish goes away with your bait. Each reel has different sounds, and there are unique 'beep' sounds for every rod.”
- “Birdsong is actually realistic and nice to listen to, not just a 5-second loop.”
- “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. 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 natural sounds and absence of engaging music make the environment feel empty.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Reviews indicate that the game minimizes traditional grinding, allowing players to access resources and progress without the typical frustrations associated with it. Some users appreciate the absence of grinding, while others suggest that certain mechanics may encourage XP farming instead. Overall, the grinding experience is described as either negligible or streamlined.
- “No grinding, no headaches.”
- “The grind is rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I love how the grinding feels purposeful and leads to real progress.”
- “I suspect they are just farming XP.”
- “The grinding feels anecdotal and lacks depth.”
- “It allows you to access any pond instantly with absolutely no grinding.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 just like the game, even the boat as well, I think.”
- “Hilariously awful.”
- “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.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is noted for its engaging elements, particularly the boss fish profiles, but many users feel that the overall narrative is undermined by poor game mechanics, leading to a sense of wasted potential in the content.
- “The storyline and boss fish profiles are great, adding depth to the experience.”
- “Now I'm on a mission; this game will work!”
- “The short story from this point in time is that so much professional suggested content was squandered in the same way it has now become the norm with DTG.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.