Fishing Paradiso

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Fishing Paradiso is a peaceful, relaxing fishing game set in the clouds. The player assumes the role of a young boy who has passed away and ascended to fish in paradise, meeting various colorful characters and improving his fishing skills along the way. With charming pixel art graphics and a variety of fish to catch, Fishing Paradiso offers a calming and engaging experience for players of all ages.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 222 reviews

story54 positive mentions

grinding26 negative mentions

The game features a charming story with well-developed characters, making it engaging and heartwarming.
It's a relaxing and casual fishing game that allows players to unwind while enjoying the whimsical world and adorable visuals.
The gameplay is simple and accessible, making it easy to play while multitasking or listening to audiobooks.

The fishing mechanics can become overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to a grindy experience, especially in the later stages of the game.
Some players found the pacing uneven, with a significant difficulty spike after the main story, making it frustrating to progress.
The game lacks depth in its fishing mechanics, which may disappoint those looking for a more challenging or varied fishing experience.

story
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
54%
2%
The story in this fishing game is generally well-received, characterized as heartwarming and charming, with players appreciating the unique characters and emotional depth. While some find the narrative engaging and a pleasant surprise, others feel it can become repetitive and overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics. Overall, it offers a relaxing experience with a blend of cute storytelling and character interactions, making it appealing for those seeking a cozy gaming atmosphere.
- “Storytelling is amazing and I love the storyline.”
- “Fishing Paradiso is one of the best fishing games where the real meat is in the characters and the story.”
- “Everything feels so comfortable and gentle; the story, the art, the characterization, the mechanics, even the music, it's all so tender and filled with thought and love.”
- “If you have a cast of relatively boring characters, you get very few interesting interactions with before you are done with their part of the story, and you may only get one line out of them in future group cutscenes. That can't carry the game for you either, so this probably isn't the game for you.”
- “The smaller side stuff takes infinitely longer than any story-related content.”
- “It can get repetitive near the end due to the very linear progression loop, but set that aside and focus on the story and concept behind the game.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
59%
15%
The gameplay is characterized by its overly simplistic and repetitive mechanics, primarily revolving around a fishing system that can lead to boredom due to long waits and minimal interaction. While some players appreciate the casual, relaxing nature and charming story, many find the grindy nature and lack of depth in gameplay to be a significant drawback. Overall, it caters to those seeking a laid-back experience, but may not satisfy players looking for more engaging or complex mechanics.
- “The unique characters, dialogue and story, the beautiful music, the cute pixel art, and of course the relaxing gameplay really make it shine.”
- “Brimming with optimism and goodwill, Fishing Paradiso welcomes every fishing enthusiast with effortlessly simple gameplay, a lovely background story, and well-expressed soundtracks, one of which even evoked in me the nostalgia of the renowned Pokémon Emerald's surf theme.”
- “The gameplay loop is deadly simple but oddly satisfying without detracting from the main goal of pushing you to think deeply about each story told.”
- “Gameplay is overly simplistic and repetitive single button presses.”
- “The game starts off more of a challenge of how esoteric the mechanics for fighting fish are, but it quickly devolves into brute forcing it as you level up tension.”
- “Later on, it gets extremely grindy, and the game controls/mechanics are extremely simplistic.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
38%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere and enjoyment. Many players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature, evoking nostalgia and enhancing the game's therapeutic experience, although some note that repetitive tracks can lead to boredom during extended gameplay. Overall, the combination of beautiful music and charming visuals creates a comforting and enjoyable experience for players.
- “The soundtrack is top tier, the character development will have you hooked, and honestly this game got me through a rough patch with its amazing atmosphere, writing, and visuals.”
- “The unique characters, dialogue and story, the beautiful music, the cute pixel art and of course the relaxing gameplay really make it shine.”
- “Everything about this game is fantastic, especially the music!”
- “I got bored of it real quick with the gameplay and the soundtrack that repeats the same song over and over during said gameplay.”
- “Towards the end, I just turned down the music, left the sound effects on, and watched videos on a second monitor while just repeating the same motions over and over again while still being able to 100% the entire thing.”
- “For me, it was exactly what I was expecting: a very casual game, with soothing and relaxing music, simple and solid mechanics, and fishing without any deep mechanics and mild RPG elements.”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable and entertaining, particularly in its casual fishing mechanics and engaging writing. However, many players find the gameplay loop becomes excessively repetitive and grindy, especially in the later stages, where achieving 100% completion can feel tedious and time-consuming. While the initial experience is fun, the grind for endgame content and achievements can detract from overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay loop is extremely repetitive and grindy.”
- “One hundred percent completion of the game gets tedious in the later half as it is just raw fishing.”
- “Later on, it gets extremely grindy, and the game controls/mechanics are extremely simplistic.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is described as both heartwarming and emotionally resonant, blending sweet moments with a darker undertone. Players appreciate its engaging story and empathetic world, which evoke a range of feelings from joy to sadness, making it a relaxing yet impactful experience. Overall, it is seen as a wholesome game that offers enjoyable gameplay and a calming atmosphere, despite some minor flaws.
- “This game is very heartwarming and sweet, but with a bit of a dark side to it.”
- “What I experienced was a world dripping with empathy and emotion, both heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.”
- “I beat the entire game; the only achievement I'm missing is maxing all abilities, and that's just a super tedious grind. But everything else was enjoyable—the gameplay, the story—it was fun, emotional, and addicting.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its top-tier soundtrack, engaging character development, and therapeutic qualities, creating a relaxing experience that enhances the storytelling and visuals. Reviewers note that it has a profound emotional impact, helping players through difficult times.
- “The soundtrack is top tier, the character development will have you hooked, and honestly this game got me through a rough patch with its amazing atmosphere, writing, and visuals.”
- “The relaxing atmosphere gives me a therapeutic experience, especially in the story and music department.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their captivating art style and immersive atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players find the visuals to be both cute and relaxing, enhancing the game's emotional impact.
- “The soundtrack is top tier, the character development will have you hooked, and honestly this game got me through a rough patch with its amazing atmosphere, writing, and visuals.”
- “One of my favorite games, really cute and relaxing, I love the music and the art style.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as light-hearted and charming, contributing to a relaxing experience that enhances its simple fishing mechanics. Players appreciate the blend of fun and tranquility, making it an enjoyable escape.
- “I thought I was playing a lovely, funny, relaxing (if simple) fishing game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is highly praised, with players noting that it is engaging and emotionally impactful, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience alongside the game's atmosphere, writing, and visuals.
- “The soundtrack is top tier, the character development will have you hooked, and honestly this game got me through a rough patch with its amazing atmosphere, writing, and visuals.”