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Euro Fishing

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60%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, monetization
60% User Score Based on 705 reviews

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Euro Fishing is a single player and multiplayer open world sport game. It was developed by Dovetail Games and was released on November 2, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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 705 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions

  • The game offers a realistic fishing experience with beautiful graphics and immersive environments.
  • The casting mechanics are engaging, requiring skill and practice to master, which adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The game includes a variety of tackle options and unique fish, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy fishing.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and graphical glitches.
  • The fishing mechanics can feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • There is a lack of variety in fish species and locations, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive over time.
  • gameplay
    100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the fishing simulation game is characterized by a focus on realistic mechanics and thoughtful strategy, appealing to players who appreciate the nuances of fishing. However, many users report clunky and inconsistent mechanics, particularly with casting and netting, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers beautiful environments and a relaxing atmosphere, frequent bugs and a lack of significant updates may frustrate players seeking a polished and engaging fishing experience.

    • “Instead of flashy action or exaggerated mechanics, it focuses on recreating the thoughtful process of selecting the right equipment, reading the water, and responding carefully to fish behavior.”
    • “The core gameplay revolves around mastering nuanced casting and reeling systems that aim to mirror authentic fishing techniques.”
    • “The gameplay offers a realistic fishing experience that appeals to casual players and anglers alike.”
    • “The mechanics and physics of the rod, line, and fish fights are all clunky, angular, inconsistent, and frankly annoying.”
    • “Unfortunately, it seems while the team is considering the re-introduction of this much needed game mechanic, there is nothing further to announce on the topic.”
    • “The game focuses too much on the pretty scenery rather than trying to fix the gameplay, which is a letdown.”
  • graphics
    98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant visuals and serene environments, while others criticize the outdated water effects and lack of realism in fish animations. Many users appreciate the overall aesthetic and detail, particularly in the fish and surroundings, but note that performance issues and graphical bugs detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, they fall short of next-gen standards and could benefit from further updates and improvements.

    • “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.”
    • “Euro fishing’s graphics are stunning for its time, with serene lake environments that set the mood perfectly.”
    • “The graphics, the fish detail, the weather, and the sounds within this game are just fantastic.”
    • “Graphics that look only marginally better than Microsoft Golf.”
    • “Graphics are not great even on ultra.”
    • “The physics in this are very impressive but they are let down hugely by the outdated graphics; I've seen others post about the water effects and have to say they are at least 10 years out of date, even fantasy MMOs have better water visuals than this, and for a game based on water that's pretty bad.”
  • stability
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users expressing frustration over the release of broken games and frequent DLCs that fail to address existing bugs. Players lament the shift from a model where post-launch content was a bonus to one driven by greed, where developers prioritize profit over quality and player experience. Overall, the sentiment reflects a growing discontent with the trend of monetizing games through additional paid content rather than delivering a polished product at launch.

    • “No microtransactions—just DLC.”
    • “The game offers a fair pricing model with no hidden costs.”
    • “I appreciate that all additional content is available through one-time purchases.”
    • “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 one new lake with no new species or equipment.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally sparse, allowing the natural sounds of the environment to take precedence, which some players appreciate for its realism, particularly the bird songs. However, there are criticisms regarding the limited musical choices and the overall lack of engaging soundscapes, with some users suggesting that adding personal music enhances the experience. Overall, while there are moments where the soundtrack aligns well with the gameplay, it often falls short of expectations.

    • “Birdsong is actually realistic and nice to listen to, not a 5-second loop.”
    • “It's not entirely without merit; there are flashes of potential when the environment aligns with the soundtrack, hinting at the calm rhythm a fishing sim should deliver.”
    • “The music is sparse, allowing the natural environment to shine.”
    • “This says it all, from the lack of choice of the reservoir, ending ugly water, lack of float, dragonflies, etc., as well as a small set of natural sounds and lack of music.”
    • “"American" ones usually have loud and obnoxious music and pretentious looking avatars - the exact type of people I try to avoid when fishing in real life or in the outdoors in general.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 feel that the lack of optimization is unacceptable, especially given the game's price.

    • “Last, but not least: I feel that the game is not very optimized.”
    • “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.”
    • “This game is very poorly optimized.”
    • “I feel that the game is not very optimized.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Euro Fishing is praised for its visually convincing atmosphere, enhanced by impressive water effects, lighting, and ambient sound design that evoke a peaceful, sunny day by the lake. However, some users feel that it lacks the depth of immersion necessary for a truly engaging fishing simulator. Overall, the game's attention to detail contributes to a serene and beautiful environment, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more immersive experience.

    • “Visually, Euro Fishing creates a convincing atmosphere through its water effects, lighting, and environmental sound design.”
    • “I got this game because it was atmospheric and peaceful.”
    • “The attention to detail is amazing as the whole atmosphere projects a warm sunny summer's day morning, and the ambient sounds of birds chirping and the splashing of overexcited fish is simply sublime.”
    • “Fishing simulators live or die on atmosphere and immersion, but Euro Fishing never quite casts its line deep enough.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" indicate a mixed experience; while some players find it tedious and excessive, equating it to a chore rather than enjoyable gameplay, others appreciate the absence of grinding, highlighting features that allow for instant access to resources without the associated headaches.

    • “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.”
    • “What should have been meditative ends up tedious, more grind than game.”
    • “I suspect they are just farming XP.”
    • “With anecdotal grinding.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as both absurd and frustrating, with players finding amusement in the ridiculous scenarios, such as a mocking roach building mud castles while evading capture. The game's comedic elements are likened to its trailer, suggesting a consistent tone of hilariously awful situations that elicit both laughter and irritation.

    • “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.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its engaging elements, including the storyline and boss fish profiles, but many users feel that these strengths are undermined by poor game mechanics. Overall, while the narrative has potential, it struggles to fully deliver due to gameplay issues.

    • “The storyline and boss fish profiles are great, but it doesn't justify the poor mechanics of the game.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game's replayability enhanced by the diverse lakes, various gear combinations, and the challenge of pursuing boss fish. Adjusting graphics settings can improve gameplay experience, making casting more successful and enjoyable.

    • “Replayability comes from the variety of lakes, gear combinations, and the pursuit of boss fish.”
    • “I had to drop the resolution to 1280x720 to make it more playable with medium quality, which makes for more successful casting.”
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Euro Fishing is a open world sport game.

Euro Fishing is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Euro Fishing.

Euro Fishing was released on November 2, 2015.

Euro Fishing was developed by Dovetail Games.

Euro Fishing has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Euro Fishing is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2, Ultimate Fishing Simulator, Call of the Wild: The Angler, Fishing Sim World, Russian Fishing 4 and others.