Fishing Grind
- October 31, 2024
- LAGI Games
Get on Steam"Fishing Grind" is a challenging coop/singleplayer game that simulates the life of a dedicated fisherman in the North American wilderness. With up to five friends, you'll fish in various environments, facing threats such as bears, sharks, and other humans. The game features innovative fishing gameplay, and allows you to start with minimal gear and build up your collection of rods, lures, and hooks. Despite aiming for realism, the game takes a less realistic approach for a more enjoyable experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features in-depth lore and impressive graphics, making it visually appealing and engaging.
- It offers a unique blend of fishing and hunting mechanics, providing a fun and relaxing experience with friends.
- The developers are actively updating the game, showing commitment to improving gameplay and adding new features.
- The fishing mechanics are considered simplistic and could use more depth and variety to enhance gameplay.
- Wildlife encounters, particularly with bears and alligators, can be frustrating and lead to losing progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, particularly with gun mechanics and user interface, which can hinder enjoyment.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features a satisfying progression system, making it suitable for casual players. However, the fishing and gun mechanics are criticized for being underwhelming and in need of significant improvement. Despite these issues, players remain optimistic about future updates and downloadable content.
“Fish, sell, upgrade mechanics that are satisfying.”
“It has great graphics and fun gameplay.”
“I love its simple gameplay and satisfying progression—perfect for unwinding and enjoying a casual challenge!”
“It needs a serious overhaul of the fishing mechanics.”
“The gameplay loop is simple.”
“On that note, the gun mechanics just suck and need an overhaul.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and simple, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some reviewers note that the visuals may not be award-winning, there is optimism that future updates could enhance their quality. Overall, the graphics are appreciated for their appeal, even if they currently lack complexity.
“This is my new main game, with in-depth lore and amazing graphics.”
“Graphics are charming yet simple.”
“It has great graphics and fun gameplay.”
“Graphically it won't win any awards, but I'm sure that given time and resources, the visuals will improve to a bearable level.”
“Graphically it won't win any awards, but I'm sure that given time and resources, the visuals will improve to a bearable level.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with some players expressing anticipation for future developments, while others note that the absence of a tutorial leads to confusion and frustration in gameplay. Overall, the narrative is perceived as minimal or non-existent.
“☐ no story”
“I cannot wait for the rest of the story.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, likening their experience to witnessing a close friend's growth, which evokes strong feelings and even tears. The game's development resonates personally, enhancing the sense of shared journey and emotional investment.
“I was brought to tears by the work put into this game. Watching it grow and change feels like witnessing a close friend evolve alongside me, creating a deep emotional connection as I have grown with this game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the monetization through ads to be subpar, suggesting that while it could be an interesting challenge, it lacks adequate feedback mechanisms to enhance the experience.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often leading to uncontrollable laughter during gameplay, especially when playing with friends. The comedic elements, particularly related to the use of weapons, enhance the overall experience, and there is a strong desire for future updates to maintain this humor.
“I was crying with laughter for all three hours I played this game! Getting the gun makes it even funnier. Play with friends 100%—hope they keep updating it.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch! Every moment is filled with hilarious surprises that keep you engaged.”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations. It's a joy to play and share with friends!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with players experiencing excessive fan noise even on low settings. Many suggest that reducing the size of the unnecessarily large maps could significantly improve performance.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimizing the game, resulting in minimal lag and a more enjoyable experience.”
“The game runs surprisingly well after the latest optimization patch, making it accessible to a wider range of players.”
“Performance-wise, it is very underwhelming. Even on the lowest settings, it still causes your fans to ramp up to a quite scary level. The developers can easily fix this by removing some of the huge empty spaces in the maps and shrinking them a little; the maps are dangerously large for no reason.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on high-end hardware.”
“Despite having a powerful PC, I find myself struggling with performance. The game feels unoptimized, and it detracts from the overall experience.”
