Fishing North Atlantic

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,431 reviews
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"Fishing North Atlantic is a simulation game that takes you to the majestic waters of Nova Scotia. With upgradable ships and gear, experience realistic fishing techniques and weather conditions. Immerse in a detailed world with various North American vessels and a wide range of ocean life."

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Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,431 reviews
graphics63 positive mentions
stability123 negative mentions
  • The game offers a relaxing and immersive fishing experience with beautiful graphics and a variety of fishing methods.
  • The developers are actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.
  • The progression system allows players to start with a small boat and work their way up to larger vessels, providing a sense of accomplishment.
  • The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with crew members disappearing and fast travel not functioning properly.
  • Finding fish can be frustratingly difficult, with many players reporting low catch rates despite using sonar and following tips.
  • The tutorial is inadequate, leaving new players confused about the mechanics and how to effectively fish.
  • graphics133 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful water effects and immersive landscapes, particularly during sunrises and sunsets. However, many others criticize the visuals as outdated, with references to graphical glitches and a lack of significant improvements since earlier titles. Overall, while the game offers some visually appealing moments, it struggles with consistency and realism, leaving many players wanting a graphics update.

    • “It's a visually attractive experience to sail and fish in the North Atlantic thanks to the amazing graphics and well portrayed big open area.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, the boats are surprisingly detailed, and the water physics are the gold standard.”
    • “From the sunrises to sunsets and moonlit waters, it does a great job at capturing the spectacular visuals and feeling of being out at sea.”
    • “The graphics leave a lot to be desired.”
    • “The landscapes are also very basic and empty, and the boat interiors and fishing graphics seem to have been taken from a 30-year-old game.”
    • “The graphics are terrible for a game that came out in 2020.”
  • stability127 mentions

    The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including game-breaking bugs, animation glitches, and frequent crashes, which have persisted since its initial release in 2021. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these problems, many recommend waiting for further updates before purchasing, as the current state is often described as unplayable or akin to early access. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its significant and ongoing stability concerns.

    • “The game runs great, and I love the constant updates.”
    • “If you want a bug-free game, wait a bit, but definitely give it a try at some point.”
    • “I am sure the game will eventually be bug-free.”
    • “Bugs and glitches are everywhere, many of which are game-breaking.”
    • “This game should be classified as early access as it is unplayable, i.e., bug-ridden at its current stage and therefore cannot recommend at the moment.”
    • “The game is too buggy to play, and each new patch breaks something new each time.”
  • gameplay117 mentions

    The gameplay of "Fishing: North Atlantic" is characterized by a mix of realism and frustration, with many players noting repetitive tasks and clunky mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some aspects, like the fishing mechanics and graphics, are praised for their authenticity, the game suffers from numerous bugs and a lack of depth, leading to a grindy and at times tedious experience. Despite its potential, many feel that the gameplay is marred by technical issues and a need for more engaging mechanics.

    • “The gameplay is quite packed with the necessary elements and challenges that make its replayability high.”
    • “Everything feels quite genuine, from the dynamic weather and sea conditions to the realistic boat mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay and graphics are incredibly immersive and you could get lost in this world of fishing.”
    • “The gameplay quickly becomes tedious.”
    • “Tasks become repetitive, and the gameplay loop lacks variety or depth to maintain interest.”
    • “Considering the bugs, lack of updates, and repetitive gameplay, it feels overpriced.”
  • grinding40 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and repetitive, with many players noting that it can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some fans of simulation games appreciate the grind as a realistic element of gameplay, others find it frustrating and lacking in engaging mechanics. Overall, the experience is polarizing, appealing primarily to those who enjoy slow-paced, repetitive tasks typical of farming and fishing simulators.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “If they let people make mods like in farming simulators, I think people would love that.”
    • “The gameplay quickly becomes tedious.”
    • “Its lacking any interesting mechanics or gameplay and the weather and waves pose 0 threat; ultimately it boils down to grinding to grind to grind for more grind so you can grind in a bigger boat to keep grinding. The game lacks any real challenge, and while not all games have to challenge you to the max, when no challenge is present, boredom kicks in fast.”
    • “Tedious and boring; only recommend if you're a fisherman or fishing geek.”
  • story34 mentions

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of depth and engaging narrative. Many reviews highlight that the gameplay feels repetitive and grindy, primarily focused on fishing and delivery missions without a compelling storyline to drive the experience. While there are various tasks and mechanics to explore, the overall sentiment is that the game would benefit from a more developed narrative to enhance player engagement.

    • “One thing they could do with this game is add real cargo and transport jobs with ships set up for those jobs, also missions with the ship you see in-game but can't use, like the cable ships dropping line. Make that a mission and transporting workers to platforms or sailing a massive cargo ship without fast travel.”
    • “Never played Barents Sea, and ended up learning about this game totally by accident; long story; but as a Canadian myself and a big fan of those ship simulator games made by Vstep back in the day, I thought this game sounded interesting.”
    • “I do wish there was a more in-depth storyline and gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay (through the lack of any sort of story) feels pointless and grindy.”
    • “This game seems like it would be a lot of fun, but you're totally wrong. The game looks good from pictures, but when you actually play it, it's completely trash. I have 2.8 hours of gameplay and about 98% of that was traveling from one port to another for a mission I couldn't fast travel to anywhere like it was letting me when I first started the game.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland and too slow for the action-oriented gameplay, although the main theme and ambient sounds of the sea are appreciated. While some enjoy the option to play their own music through internet radio stations, others feel that the overall soundtrack lacks the engaging quality of previous titles in the series. Overall, the music serves as a relaxing backdrop but fails to leave a lasting impression.

    • “Enjoy the music and sounds of the sea.”
    • “Really good game, nothing better to relax, earn money, and listen to music.”
    • “Get comfortable in first person mode, throw on your favorite music, crack open a drink, and enjoy the voyage.”
    • “The music is very bland and way too slow.”
    • “A more action-driven music would be much better.”
    • “The music, I must say, was disappointing; f:bs had a soundtrack to die for and I don't get the same feeling here.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players noting significant performance issues, particularly during fast travel, which causes lag spikes. While some users report smooth gameplay on mid-range systems, others criticize the lack of graphical options and the overall need for further optimization to enhance performance and stability. Additionally, various gameplay mechanics, such as boat handling and equipment effectiveness, feel underwhelming and inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Each boat can be upgraded to improve performance or even increase your allowable fishing limits.”
    • “Fishing club 3D etc. etc. I could go on, but this game feels like you are on a boat in a vast sea with decent performance (my laptop is not even a gaming rig and runs the game well).”
    • “It runs smoothly and looks nice.”
    • “These are things that somehow were patched out of the game for performance, or so I've read... the waves, the sea foam, all gone... basically the seas are always calm in the current version, even during 'storms'.”
    • “The last item on the list is graphics; optimization needs to be done majorly. I have a mid-high range PC and can run much higher definition games at higher quality levels than this game without issue. In this game, my settings are limited to middle and in some cases low in order to prevent FPS loss.”
    • “Number 2: lately I have noticed a lack of performance when using the fast travel system. It has lag spikes every few seconds and is very annoying to see occur; it also slows down the fast travel when getting the lag spikes.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging gameplay elements and challenges, though many express a desire for additional maps or expansions to enhance this aspect further. The combination of good graphics and a compelling progression system contributes to its addictive nature, with hopes for future updates to increase replay value.

    • “Moreover, the gameplay is quite packed with the necessary elements and challenges that make its replayability high.”
    • “I am completely addicted... good graphics, rags to riches build up, AI isn't horrible, and very replayable!”
    • “I wish there were more playable maps or expansions; otherwise, I'll have to wait to see if the developers work on another sequel.”
    • “I hope things get added in the future to increase the replay value.”
    • “It has so much potential with a game like this and could add the potential for much more replayability than it already has.”
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and amusing gameplay quirks, such as boats handling awkwardly and fish behaving erratically. While some players find the absurdity of bugs and physics failures entertaining, others view the overall experience as a frustrating and chaotic mess rather than a genuinely funny one. Despite the mixed reception, there are moments of humor that shine through, particularly in the context of achievements and unexpected in-game events.

    • “Then you have fish like marlin that you harpoon, and they hilariously swim around at the surface and don't act right at all.”
    • “Awesome graphics, simple gameplay but very funny.”
    • “It was kinda funny seeing flying boats plomping down from the skies and some even capsizing because of physics.”
    • “It's a terrible and sad unfunny mess.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the game.”
    • “I expected laughs, but instead, I got cringeworthy jokes that missed the mark.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for feeling like a lazy cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over a lack of innovation and support from the developers, especially as they shift focus to new projects.

    • “This lack of effort to enhance or innovate leaves the game feeling like a lazy cash grab.”
    • “Just picked up on sale, figured the devs would continue to support this game, but they are starting another cash grab.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's audio contributes positively to the atmosphere, yet it falls short of compensating for the overall deficiencies present in the gameplay.

    • “The audio does a decent job of creating an atmosphere, but it doesn’t compensate for the game’s many shortcomings.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling a strong bond with characters, likening them to virtual best friends. This emotional entanglement enhances the overall gaming experience, making it more personal and impactful.

    • “Now we're all emotionally entangled, and I think I have found a virtual best friend in this guy.”
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Play time

16hMedian play time
55hAverage play time
5-50hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 26 analyzed playthroughs

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