Fishing North Atlantic

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Fishing North Atlantic is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by Misc Games and was released on October 16, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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.

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graphics102 positive mentions

stability218 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 small and work their way up to larger, more complex fishing operations.

The game is riddled with bugs, including crew members disappearing, fast travel issues, and game crashes, making it frustrating to play.
The tutorials are lacking and do not adequately explain the mechanics, leaving new players confused.
Finding fish can be a tedious and time-consuming process, often leading to long periods of gameplay without any successful catches.

stability
224 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many describing it as "very buggy" and "near impossible to play" due to frequent crashes, glitches, and performance issues. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these problems, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and should have been released in a more polished state. Users recommend waiting for further updates and fixes before purchasing, as the current experience is marred by instability and numerous bugs.
- “Having said that, 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 classed as early access as it is unplayable, i.e., bug-ridden at its current stage and therefore cannot recommend at the moment.”
graphics
220 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
44%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful landscapes and water physics, particularly in scenic areas like Nova Scotia. However, there are notable criticisms regarding graphical glitches, outdated textures, and performance issues on various hardware setups. Overall, while some players find the visuals immersive and appealing, others feel they fall short of modern standards and require further updates and optimization.
- “Amazing graphics and a good way to spend the day.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the boats are surprisingly detailed, and the water physics are the gold standard.”
- “Excellent graphics, the sea and the boats are of the highest quality, fps average 70.”
- “The textures, graphics, and animations of fish, crabs, and scallops are horrible (the most important objects after all).”
- “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 leave a lot to be desired.”
gameplay
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
8%
The gameplay of "Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition" is characterized by a mix of relaxing fishing mechanics and frustrating bugs, with many players noting that while the graphics are appealing, the core mechanics often feel unbalanced and simplistic. The game features various mini-games for different fishing types, but these lack depth and can become tedious over time, leading to a grind-heavy experience. Overall, while the game has potential and offers a serene fishing environment, it suffers from numerous technical issues and a lack of engaging gameplay elements.
- “Gameplay 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 'tutorial' is a useless mess, the swordfish 'hit box' for the spearfishing is random and broken; as well as the boat mechanics.”
grinding
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and repetitive, with many players noting that it requires significant time investment to progress, particularly in acquiring larger boats and resources. While some enjoy the grind as a rewarding part of the simulation experience, others find it frustrating and lacking in engaging mechanics, leading to feelings of boredom. Overall, the game appeals primarily to fans of simulation genres who appreciate the realistic, albeit grind-heavy, nature of the gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If they let people make mods like in farming simulators, I think people would love that.”
- “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; while not all games have to challenge you to the max, when no challenge is present, boredom kicks in fast.”
- “The gameplay (through the lack of any sort of story) feels pointless and grindy.”
- “Don't bother grinding for the big ships; they're identical to the smaller ones, but you can set more lines/traps/etc., and it becomes tedious instead of fun.”
story
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
81%
17%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, leading to a gameplay experience that feels repetitive and grindy. Players express a desire for a more in-depth narrative and engaging missions, as the current focus on fishing simulation lacks compelling objectives, resulting in boredom after acquiring the best ships. Overall, the lack of a meaningful story detracts from the enjoyment and purpose of the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “I understand that it's a fishing simulator and not like a story-based game, but after you buy the most expensive ships available in the game, it just gets boring and repetitive, and you lose interest pretty quick.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it bland and too slow, suggesting that a more action-driven soundtrack would enhance the experience. While the main theme is appreciated, the ambient music is considered relaxing, and players enjoy the option to stream their own music through internet radio. Overall, the soundtrack does not live up to the high expectations set by previous titles in the series.
- “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; the previous game had a soundtrack to die for, and I don't get the same feeling here.”
optimization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
55%
18%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players noting significant performance issues, including lag spikes during fast travel and limited graphical settings even on mid-high range PCs. While some aspects, like boat handling and equipment upgrades, feel underwhelming and poorly balanced, others appreciate the overall smoothness of gameplay despite these flaws. Overall, the game requires further optimization to enhance the user experience and address existing bugs.
- “Each boat can be upgraded to improve performance or even an increase in your allowable fishing limits.”
- “It runs smoothly and looks nice.”
- “The performance is impressive compared to other games.”
- “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
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and frustrating bugs, with players finding amusement in the absurd behavior of boats and fish, as well as the chaotic physics. While some aspects, like the graphics and achievements, are noted as funny, the overwhelming presence of game-breaking bugs detracts from the overall experience, leading to a perception of the game as a "terrible and sad unfunny mess."
- “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.”
- “Is a mess, a terrible and sad unfunny mess.”
- “Is a mess, a terrible and sad unfunny mess.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly addictive and enjoyable, praising its graphics and gameplay mechanics, which contribute to its replayability. However, many express a desire for additional maps and expansions to enhance the experience further, indicating that while the game is currently replayable, there is significant potential for improvement in this area.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection with 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, making it more immersive and relatable.
- “Now we're all emotionally entangled, and I think I have found a virtual best friend in this guy.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that players feel the developers are shifting towards a cash grab approach, raising concerns about ongoing support for the game after initial purchases, despite it being on sale.
- “Just picked up on sale, figured the devs would continue to support this game, but they are starting another cash grab.”

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Fishing North Atlantic is a open world simulation game.

Fishing North Atlantic is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 55 hours playing Fishing North Atlantic.

Fishing North Atlantic was released on October 16, 2020.

Fishing North Atlantic was developed by Misc Games.

Fishing North Atlantic has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Fishing North Atlantic is a single player game.

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