Fishing Season:River To Ocean

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"Fishing Season: River to Ocean" is a sport game with good graphics offering a realistic 3D fishing experience, from various world-famous rivers to the Pacific Ocean. The game features over 200 types of fish, a one-button play system, and a realistic aquarium to store your caught fish. With dynamic fishing equipment and an auto-gold acquisition system, it's enjoyable for all generations.

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Play Modes

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

Fishing Season:River To Ocean screenshot

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,838 reviews

graphics35 positive mentions

monetization59 negative mentions

The game is enjoyable and relaxing, providing a great escape from stress.
It features realistic graphics and a variety of fish, making it visually appealing.
The mission system keeps gameplay engaging and rewarding without requiring real money.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that interrupt gameplay and can lead to freezing issues.
Progression can be frustrating due to the high costs of upgrades and the reliance on watching ads for rewards.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, including crashes and issues with the controls.

monetization
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on advertisements, which players find excessive and intrusive, often interrupting gameplay. While some users appreciate the ability to earn in-game rewards through watching ads, many express frustration over the frequency and necessity of ads for progression, leading to a perception of a pay-to-win model. Overall, the balance between ad revenue and user experience appears to be a significant concern among players.
- “I purchased the no advertisement option.”
- “This game is amazing! Out of the whole time I've played, I got no ads on it. It's just good and realistic.”
- “I love the game, but due to no ads, it's taking long to save rubies or upgrade to the next reel or line.”
- “1) Too many unnecessary ads in the game, like claiming rewards for leveling up, claiming gems from the fish book, at the bottom of the screen when fishing, etc. 2) Pay-to-win.”
- “So this is basically a junk game only for making money from making people watch ads.”
- “More ads than any other game out there... horrible.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
22%
6%
Overall, the graphics in the game are frequently praised for their realism and quality, with many users highlighting them as a standout feature. However, there are also numerous calls for improvements, particularly regarding glitches, lag, and the need for more interactive elements. While some players find the graphics to be top-notch, others feel they could be enhanced further to elevate the gaming experience.
- “Best fishing game out there, great graphics and a lot of fish options.”
- “Wonderful great graphics and sound effects, easy gameplay, very beautiful and totally amazingly realistic.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay, I'm just starting out with a massive brain injury and damage.”
- “Improve more on the graphics.”
- “Gameplay is fine and graphics are par compared to other mobile fishing games but don't expect a complete ad-free experience.”
- “Graphics could be better.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many praising the graphics and smoothness of the experience. However, some users have criticized specific mechanics, such as casting and fighting, for being unresponsive or overly sensitive. While the gameplay is considered acceptable, there is a desire for improvements in certain areas.
- “Very good graphics and gameplay.”
- “Amazingly beautiful fish models ... the gameplay is sweet!!!”
- “Great graphics and gameplay.”
- “The swipe mechanic does not work.”
- “The casting mechanic is horrible.”
- “The fighting mechanic is too touchy.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The story aspect of the game is primarily conveyed through its mission system, which players find engaging and rewarding, though some express frustration with the frequent requirement to watch ads for progress. While the mission design is appreciated for its simplicity and variety, the over-reliance on ad-watching detracts from the overall experience, leading to complaints about interruptions and limited mission availability.
- “Adventure and game fish everywhere; so many locations for your extreme missions!”
- “I like the mission design; it keeps the gameplay engaging.”
- “The mission system is well implemented, making it easy to complete tasks and earn rewards.”
- “I liked the game until it stopped letting me continue the missions that tell you to watch 1 ad.”
- “Loving the game, but the mission 'watch a video for rewards' tells me there are no more videos to watch every time I try.”
- “I am still prompted to watch an ad constantly, and my next mission is to watch an ad.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing during ad playback and gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for users. Many players report glitches that hinder progress and affect overall enjoyment, despite the game's appealing graphics. Overall, the stability concerns detract from the fun and functionality of the game.
- “Every time I choose to watch an ad for gems, or an ad pops up automatically, the game freezes and I have to force close.”
- “After I got interested in the game and using the ads to help advance, the ads quit playing and the game freezes if I try to play the ads.”
- “Nice graphics, but too many glitches, freezing up; it just doesn't work right on my Galaxy.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent; while some players find it amusing and addictive, others feel it lacks challenge and excitement, leading to a more tedious experience. Overall, opinions vary, with some enjoying the comedic elements while others find the game more boring than funny.
- “The pole is so funny; this game is addictive! As soon as I started playing, I got attached ❤️”
- “Very funny and addictive game!”
- “Funny”
- “Anyone who thinks this is a good fishing game must not expect much of a challenge; it's more fun watching grass grow. This game is so boring it's not funny and way too easy.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; I found myself cringing more than laughing.”
- “I expected some witty dialogue or funny moments, but instead, it felt like a chore to get through the jokes.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect, noting a lack of incentive for extensive efforts, especially when rewards seem minimal compared to the time invested. Some feel that grinding becomes unnecessary as they quickly obtain top-tier equipment, diminishing the motivation to continue.
- “There's no real incentive to keep grinding to get +24 to something when it takes half a day to achieve it.”
- “After some grinding, by the time I've caught all the fish on the second map, I already have the best rod and reel.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its smooth graphics and overall performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the gaming experience.
- “The game runs incredibly smoothly, with optimized graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the performance is; it makes for a seamless gameplay experience.”
- “The optimization of both graphics and performance is impressive, allowing for an immersive and fluid gaming experience.”