Fisherman Simulator

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Fisherman Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by RFT and was released on September 18, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Fisherman Simulator lets you explore a chain of unique islands while fishing both from shore and deep at sea using various rods and traps. Upgrade your boats at outposts to enhance speed, storage, and capabilities, and use tools like shovels to uncover hidden treasures. Balance active casting and passive fishing to haul in the big catch and make every trip count.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers a beautiful low-poly art style and a relaxing atmosphere, making it a great escape from everyday life.
Recent updates have significantly improved gameplay balance and introduced new content, enhancing the overall experience.
The variety of fishing tools and activities, along with the satisfying gameplay loop, provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

Many players find the fishing mechanics frustrating, with issues like fish disappearing or glitches during the reeling process.
The game can feel grindy, especially in the early stages, with a slow economy that makes progression challenging.
There are still several bugs and technical issues that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration for some players.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying loop of setting traps and fishing, offering a simple and relaxing experience, though it can be grindy. While the art style and mechanics are appreciated, players have reported significant issues with the fishing rod, including glitches that cause fish to disappear, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite these frustrations, many are hopeful for future updates to improve the gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying: drop some traps to passively snag fish while you explore, then grab your rod and go after the big ones out at sea.”
- “Simple, relaxing gameplay.”
- “I personally like the art style; the map and the fishing mechanics are so simple yet good. The game is a bit grindy, but it's worth it whenever you get access to a new tool; the next gets easier.”
- “I hope the dev will keep working on it to polish the fishing rod mechanic.”
- “I will keep playing tomorrow, but as of now, I would not recommend it only because of the fishing rod mechanics, as I think they're highly problematic unless you just want to play the trap business.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highlighted for their beautiful low-poly art style and vibrant color palette, which many players appreciate. While there are some glitches due to its early access status, the overall visual appeal contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The game's standout feature is undoubtedly its art style.”
- “Beautiful low-poly graphics with a vibrant color palette.”
- “I personally like the art style; the map and the fishing mechanics are so simple yet good. The game is a bit grindy, but it's worth it whenever you get access to a new tool. The next steps get easier. Surely the game has glitches, but it's still in the very early stages of access. I will be waiting for updates from the devs and I am expecting a lot from them.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the beauty of the game's setting.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game somewhat grindy, but many feel that the effort is rewarding, especially when unlocking new tools that simplify gameplay. Despite some glitches due to its early access status, the overall experience is enjoyable, particularly with the appealing art style and engaging mechanics.
- “The game is a bit grindy, but it's worth it whenever you gain access to a new tool; the next tasks become easier.”
- “While I appreciate the art style and mechanics, the grinding aspect can feel tedious and repetitive.”
- “The game has potential, but the excessive grinding detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players acknowledge that while the game has some glitches, it is still in early access, and they remain optimistic about future updates from the developers. The overall experience is considered enjoyable despite the grindy nature of the gameplay.
- “The game has a lot of glitches, which can be frustrating and disrupt the overall experience.”
- “Despite the appealing art style and enjoyable mechanics, the stability issues really detract from the gameplay.”
- “It's still in the early access stage, but the frequent crashes and bugs make it hard to fully enjoy the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for better optimization on low-end laptops, indicating that the current performance may not meet their expectations for smoother gameplay.
- “The optimization really enhances the gameplay experience, making it smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game for various hardware configurations.”
- “I hope the game gets optimized for low-end laptops.”
- “The performance issues make it nearly unplayable on my system.”
- “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware; optimization is desperately needed.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, but players feel it could benefit from more interactive elements, such as specific missions or a shop system that requires unique items like certain types of fish.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized as charming and peaceful, creating an inviting and serene environment for players.
- “Charming and peaceful atmosphere”