Fishing Adventure
- November 1, 2019
- MasterCode
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Fishing Adventure" is a casual fishing game that allows players to explore and fish in various locations around the world. The game features realistic fishing mechanics, including different types of fish, fishing gear, and weather conditions. Players can also upgrade their fishing gear, customize their characters, and compete in fishing tournaments to earn rewards and achievements.
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Xbox One
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Reviews
- Relaxing and fun gameplay with simple mechanics, making it easy to pick up and play.
- Great value for the price, offering a decent fishing experience with a variety of gear and locations.
- Engaging and enjoyable for casual players, with tournaments and quests adding to the experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for some users.
- Lack of a tutorial or clear instructions leads to confusion about controls and gameplay mechanics.
- Progression can be slow and grindy, with many players feeling frustrated by the leveling system and in-game currency.
- graphics45 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the sharpness and realism of water and natural scenery, while others criticize them as simplistic or reminiscent of mobile games. Many users appreciate the overall aesthetic and ambiance, noting that the graphics are sufficient for enjoyable gameplay, despite some glitches and a lack of detail in certain areas. Overall, while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they contribute positively to the relaxing fishing experience.
“The graphics are sharp and there is a workable clutch system that does the job.”
“Graphics is great with almost real natural scenery both water and plant movements.”
“This is a very relaxing game with pretty graphics, relaxing music and great ambiance while you fish.”
“So, after 11 hours of glitchy physics and graphic nightmares, I decided to give this game a thumbs down.”
“The graphics look like a mobile game (as mentioned by another person in the reviews) and everything feels clunky.”
“Mobile game quality graphics, clunky animations, no audio sliders, which leads me to believe that this game was actually intended for mobile originally.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is described as simplistic and relaxed, making it suitable for casual players looking to unwind. While some users appreciate the fun and entertaining aspects, others criticize the lack of depth, grindiness, and poor mechanics, particularly in fishing interactions. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the graphics and soundtrack, while others find the gameplay lacking and recommend seeking better alternatives.
“Nice little chilled game to relax to; the fishing mechanics are simple and offer a good variety of gear.”
“Soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard, the graphics are splendid, and the gameplay is really fun and entertaining.”
“The graphics aren't the greatest, but sufficient for the process; the gameplay is pretty easy to master, and everything else just feels like it adds up to this nice little game to kill some time without much prejudice or expectations.”
“Gameplay is nonexistent.”
“Garbage mobile port style gameplay.”
“Cannot recommend, some of the mechanics just don't work properly.”
- grinding20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews consistently highlight that the game involves significant grinding, often described as tedious and mind-numbing, with players needing to invest many hours to progress. While some find it enjoyable as a casual experience, particularly when multitasking, others criticize the steep unlock mechanics and lack of variety, suggesting that the grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as fun but overly reliant on grinding, making it more suitable for those who appreciate such gameplay.
“It is the most mind-numbing grinding I have experienced in a long time.”
“After grinding out the game for 7 hours, I only got to level 6.”
“The unlock mechanic is very steep, requiring serious grinding for what seems like no apparent reason.”
- story16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely absent, with no overarching plot or narrative progression. Players engage in a series of quests that can be frustrating due to a reliance on luck and poorly designed mechanics, such as time limits and uncooperative fish species. While some find the quest system enjoyable and look forward to future content, many express a desire for improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“I enjoyed doing the quests and I am looking forward to the two new areas coming.”
“Following quests is smooth and easy; I like it.”
“Great fishing game with the quests and tournaments, and the graphics and sound are 10/10.”
“There's no plot or story progression.”
“Completing quests are totally luck of the draw, especially early on.”
“Apparently you're supposed to do quests to get additional money and XP, but that is a challenge in itself because most of the time the required species won't bite.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing quality and ability to enhance the ambiance, contributing to an enjoyable fishing experience. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the menu music and note the lack of options to customize sound settings, such as turning music and sound effects on or off separately. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, but improvements in sound options are desired.
“Soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard, the graphics are splendid, and the gameplay is really fun and entertaining.”
“This is a very relaxing game with pretty graphics, relaxing music, and great ambiance while you fish.”
“Pros: relaxing game, nice graphics, cool soundtrack, easy to play.”
“No option to turn music/sound effects on/off separately.”
“I only dislike the menu music; it's terrible.”
“Just needs more sound options to turn the SFX or music on/off.”
- humor7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and relaxing, making it a great choice for unwinding. However, some critiques mention that certain elements, like a specific meme, fall flat. Overall, the game's aesthetic is appreciated, adding to its lighthearted charm.
“Funny game to relax.”
“Funny and relaxing, totally worth the price.”
“The graphics are a little funny but overall aesthetic is very beautiful.”
“This was an unfunny meme.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players frustrated by the grind required to unlock content and the presence of ads that can only be removed through payment. While the developer has promised no microtransactions, many users feel the game's design encourages a cash-grab mentality and lacks community support for resolving issues. Overall, players desire a more straightforward gaming experience without the pressure of monetization.
“Grinded for two hours to unlock Germany in a single-player game; they designed the in-game currency as if there are microtransactions, but there aren't any.”
“After speaking with the developer, he assured me there will be no microtransactions or any other paid content.”
“This trash game wants you to pay to remove ads.”
“I grinded for two hours to unlock Germany in a single-player game; they designed the in-game currency as if there are microtransactions, but there aren't any.”
“I wish developers would make a fishing game that would allow players to just fish how they want and where they want without all the microtransactions and grinding.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game generally runs well, but users report significant stability issues, including bugs that affect the point of view and control mechanics. Overall, while performance is solid, the gameplay experience is marred by these stability problems.
“Runs great.”
“Runs great.”
“I got it through the Jingle Jam and opened this mess of a buggy game where your POV has a life of its own, and you have to figure the controls out yourself!”
“The game itself is a little buggy, rather boring, and grindy.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calm and enjoyable quality, contributing positively to the overall experience. Players appreciate the immersive environment, although some found the controls initially challenging to master.
“Great game, enjoying the calm atmosphere; it took me a second to figure out the controls fully.”
“Really nice game, with a lovely atmosphere and all.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized, with glitches and performance issues that can cause overheating on computers. However, given its low price point of under 0.5€, some users feel it's a reasonable trade-off.
“Kinda glitchy and extremely poorly optimized, but for less than €0.50 you can't really complain.”
“The graphics are okay, but I think it is not very optimized because it is heating up my computer.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players expressing strong feelings such as joy and sadness, particularly noting that the ending elicited tears. The experience of fishing also adds to the emotional engagement, creating a sense of excitement and connection.
“Heavily recommended, I cried at the end and felt a rush of excitement while catching fish.”
