Get on Play Store"Fisherman" is a simulation game that allows players to experience the life of a fisherman. However, the game is riddled with bugs and is overrun with intrusive advertisements. The game's motto, "Let's make fishing great again!", suggests a celebration of the fishing profession, but the overall quality of the game falls short of this promise.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game has great graphics and is fun to play.
- It offers a relaxing experience and is enjoyable for passing time.
- The concept of hatching new fish adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.
- There are way too many ads, often interrupting gameplay every minute.
- The controls are frustrating, making it difficult to reel in fish properly.
- The game frequently crashes or freezes, making it unplayable at times.
- monetization90 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with players reporting interruptions every minute and even before gameplay begins. While some users acknowledge the need for developers to generate revenue, the overwhelming frequency and length of ads significantly detract from the overall gaming experience, leading many to consider uninstalling the game or seeking ad-free options. Despite the potential of the game, the current ad model is viewed as overly aggressive and frustrating.
“I bought the full version for the x4 and added +10 time with no ads. It's a good game, but I feel like you should be able to control the reeling along with the cast and pull. As you progress, your time should increase because the way the game is now, it could take upwards of 40 seconds to catch one decent fish. Maybe add a zen mode with no time limit?”
“You could pay for the game to remove ads, but it's not that fun to play for it.”
“Not worth having an ad after every time you sell, and definitely not paying 3 dollars for no ads.”
“The ads every minute really destroy the gameplay.”
“This game is abusive with ads.”
“Way too many ads; I had two ads before I even had a chance to fish.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting freezes at various points, including the home screen and during gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable, the persistent freezing—especially when connected to the internet—greatly detracts from the overall experience, often requiring them to delete and reinstall the app, resulting in lost progress.
“The game is fun, but once you close it, it won't allow you to get past the home screen; it freezes.”
“It started out fine, but now whenever I try to play, the app just freezes and I can't do anything on my phone.”
“It freezes and I have to delete and redownload to play it, but I lose all progress. If it wasn't for that, I'd give it five stars; the game is amazing other than that.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users expressing their love for the visual quality and design. While some mention the gameplay can be stressful due to time constraints, the graphics contribute positively to the overall experience, making it one of the best fishing games they've played.
“Love the graphics and the game mechanics.”
“Best fishing game I've ever played; good graphics and relaxing.”
“Great game, great graphics!”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received for its graphics and mechanics, particularly the ability to hatch new fish, but is significantly hindered by frequent and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, with users expressing a desire for longer uninterrupted gameplay sessions.
“Love the graphics and the game mechanics.”
“I like the overall gameplay, the fishes, and I like how you can hatch new ones.”
“I understand that the developer needs to make money off the app, but it really sucks because it has so much potential. The ads every minute really destroy the gameplay.”
“One minute of gameplay and then a forced 30 to 45 second ad.”
“At least give us 5 minutes of gameplay before spamming the ads.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that while the music continues to play during freezes on the "play" screen, the game itself does not crash, indicating a persistent audio experience despite technical issues.
“I went to play today and it freezes; the music keeps playing. It doesn't crash, I just sit there on the 'play' screen.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel dull after a short time.”
“The sound quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is considered average, lacking traditional missions and instead featuring a timed fishing mechanic that can be stressful rather than relaxing. While the graphics are noted to be decent, the overall narrative experience does not stand out.
