Fishing North Atlantic

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Commercial fishing in the North Atlantic! Discover the majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean’s gold with upgradable fishing boats and various types of fishing gear as you progress in your career.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,324 reviews

graphics51 positive mentions

stability109 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and immersive fishing experience, allowing players to engage in various fishing methods and manage their own crew.
Graphics and water physics are visually appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The developers are actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.

The game is riddled with bugs, including crew members disappearing, fast travel issues, and glitches that can break gameplay.
The tutorial is lacking in detail, leaving new players confused about game mechanics and how to effectively catch fish.
Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with some fishing methods yielding low returns compared to others, leading to frustration.

stability
112 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including crashes, graphical issues, and AI problems. While some users find enjoyment in the game despite these issues, many recommend waiting for further updates and fixes before purchasing, as the current state is often described as unplayable or akin to early access. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires substantial improvements to its stability to be considered a polished experience.
- “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.”
- “Game is so buggy it's near impossible to play.”
- “Do not buy this game, was really enjoying it, had about 70 hours in, there were bugs here and there but could work around with regular saves, however as soon as you get into the lobster fishing there are many full-on game crashes and freezes, mainly Unreal Engine crashes.”
- “This game should be classified as early access as it is unplayable, bug-ridden at its current stage and therefore cannot recommend at the moment. I suggest adding it to your wish list and keeping a close eye on it as the devs are actively updating the game.”
graphics
110 mentions
46 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful landscapes and water physics, particularly in relation to the northern lights and Nova Scotia's scenery. However, some users express disappointment with graphical glitches, outdated textures, and a lack of detail in certain areas, suggesting that while the visuals can be immersive, they are not consistently high quality. Overall, the graphics are considered decent to good, but there is a clear desire for further improvements and updates.
- “Amazing graphics and a good way to spend the day.”
- “The visuals in the game are aesthetically pleasing, bringing the picturesque landscapes of Nova Scotia to life.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the boats are surprisingly detailed, and the water physics are the gold standard.”
- “The textures, graphics, and animations of fish, crabs, and scallops are horrible, (the most important objects after all).”
- “The graphics leave a lot to be desired.”
- “The landscapes are very basic and empty, and the boat interiors and fishing graphics seem to have been taken from a 30-year-old game.”
gameplay
93 mentions
24 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this fishing simulation game is characterized by a mix of relaxing mechanics and frustrating bugs, with many players noting that while the fishing mechanics can be realistic and enjoyable, they often lack depth and challenge. Critics highlight issues with boat handling, sonar functionality, and repetitive grinding, leading to a sense of monotony over time. Despite its beautiful graphics and potential for immersive gameplay, many users feel that the game suffers from significant technical problems and simplistic mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- “Game play is a tad challenging at first but gets easier once you understand the mechanics.”
- “Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition transports players to the captivating shores of Canadian Nova Scotia, offering an intriguing gameplay experience that revolves around the art of fishing.”
- “The gameplay and graphics are incredibly immersive, and you could get lost in this world of fishing.”
- “The gameplay feels pointless and grindy due to the lack of any sort of story.”
- “The actual fishing mechanics are basically a series of simple toddler-level mini games.”
- “The scallops DLC is so boring with the current mechanic that you just pass your time waiting... without doing anything.”
grinding
38 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is a significant part of the experience, often described as tedious and repetitive, yet enjoyable for fans of simulation genres like farming or trucking. While some players appreciate the realism and the sense of progression that comes with grinding for better equipment, others find it frustrating and lacking in engaging mechanics, leading to boredom. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy slow-paced, grind-heavy gameplay, but may deter players seeking more dynamic or challenging experiences.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If they allow people to create mods like in farming simulators, I think players would really enjoy that.”
- “It's lacking any interesting mechanics or gameplay, and the weather and waves pose zero 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; while not all games have to challenge you to the max, when no challenge is present, boredom kicks in fast.”
- “The gameplay feels pointless and grindy due to the lack of any sort of story.”
- “I have spent the last 3 hours grinding and searching for crab only for the game to crash.”
story
30 mentions
7 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players feeling that the gameplay becomes repetitive and grindy due to the absence of a compelling narrative. While the game offers various mechanics and tasks related to fishing and navigation, players express a desire for more meaningful missions and story elements to enhance their experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game feels aimless without a strong storyline to drive the gameplay forward.
- “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 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.”
music
13 mentions
31 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland and slow, lacking the action-driven energy they desire. While the main theme and ambient sounds are appreciated for their relaxing qualities, some users prefer to supplement the in-game music with their own playlists, as the overall soundtrack does not evoke the same excitement as previous titles in the series. The option to play internet radio adds a positive note, allowing players to customize their auditory experience during gameplay.
- “Enjoy the music and sounds of the sea.”
- “Really good game, nothing better to relax, earn money, and listen to music.”
- “Again, the ambient relaxing music is nice with the option to add radio stations.”
- “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.”
optimization
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative 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 graphics settings being limited to lower levels to maintain performance. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance the overall experience.
- “Each boat can be upgraded to improve performance or even an increase in your allowable fishing limits.”
- “Fishing Club 3D, 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.”
- “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.”
- “This game, however, has a lot of bugs and issues with being optimized.”
humor
7 mentions
86 % positive mentions
-29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and amusing gameplay elements, such as boats handling awkwardly and fish behaving oddly. While some players find the humorous aspects entertaining, particularly with achievements and quirky physics, others criticize the game for being a frustrating experience due to numerous game-breaking bugs, overshadowing the potential for fun. Overall, the humor is hit-or-miss, with some moments eliciting laughter amidst a backdrop of technical issues.
- “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 was left cringing at the jokes.”
replayability
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Players express a strong desire for increased replayability, highlighting the game's potential for expansion through additional maps or content. While many find the game addictive and enjoyable, they hope for future updates to enhance its replay value further. Overall, the current replayability is appreciated, but there is a consensus that more variety could significantly improve the experience.
- “I am completely addicted... good graphics, rags to riches build up, AI isn't horrible, and very replayable!”
- “It has so much potential with a game like this and would add the potential for so much more replayability than it already has.”
- “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.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, often feeling as though they have formed meaningful relationships with characters, likening them to virtual best friends. This emotional entanglement enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “Now we're all emotionally entangled, and I think I have found a virtual best friend in this guy.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that players feel the developers are shifting focus towards monetization strategies that prioritize profit over ongoing support for the game, leading to perceptions of a cash grab.
- “Just picked it up on sale, thinking the developers would continue to support this game, but it seems they're starting another cash grab.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “I was excited about the game, but the constant push for in-game purchases really ruins the experience.”