Go Fish!

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Go Fish! is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Kwalee and was released on July 28, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Go Fish! is a Simulation game with marvelous gameplay and outstanding visuals, but is hindered by annoying ads and numerous bugs. In this hilarious title, players dive deep to catch rare fish, testing their angling skills and patience. Despite its flaws, the game's immersive underwater world and thrill of discovering rare species make it worth a try for fish enthusiasts."

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Audience ScoreBased on 16,452 reviews

graphics87 positive mentions

monetization2.2k negative mentions

monetization
2,241 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback due to the excessive number of ads, which many players find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay. Users report being bombarded with ads after nearly every action, often spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game. The cost to remove ads, typically around $5 to $10, is viewed as excessive for a game that many feel is already heavily monetized through advertising. Overall, while some players enjoy the game, the monetization strategy is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment.
- “This game is super fun, but I hate that an ad pops up after every cast, and I'm not going to pay $8 for no ads.”
- “I would say the game is good, but even if I don't double or triple the money by watching an ad, I believe it's three to five casts of the hook I end up getting one anyway, so if I was to get too annoyed, it's either uninstall the app or buy no ads.”
- “It's a cool game, but the ads kind of bug me, but it's okay.”
- “Way too many ads (approximately every ten seconds), and instead of a one-time cost, it's a self-renewing subscription to remove them that charges weekly!”
- “You reach the point where you are forced to watch 3 ads within less than a minute, making the game unplayable.”
- “The sheer amount of ads makes the game nearly unplayable, and $9.99 is way too expensive to pay to get rid of them for what the game is.”
graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
18%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the charming art style and variety of fish, describing them as beautiful and relaxing. However, numerous complaints highlight issues with lag and an overwhelming number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. While some users praise the graphics as good or excellent, others criticize them as outdated or lacking quality, indicating a need for improvement.
- “The graphics are incredible, and so is the gameplay.”
- “I love this game because it has great graphics and it's really fun to play.”
- “Brilliant game great graphics great everything also very addictive good job keep doing what you're doing.”
- “So in 30 secs I learned the graphics are super choppy, the controls lag bad, and I'm going to watch more ads than playing.”
- “The graphics are complete garbage.”
- “Graphics are nothing like in the ad.”
gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
56%
7%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and simple, with some players finding it addictive, particularly in the context of fishing mechanics. However, the overwhelming presence of ads significantly detracts from the experience, with many users reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game, leading to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, while the core gameplay has potential, it is severely hampered by excessive advertising.
- “The gameplay is enjoyable, and it would greatly benefit from being able to quickly get back into the game.”
- “The gameplay is fun, but the ads ruin it all.”
- “The graphics are incredible, and so is the gameplay.”
- “There are so many ads that it is distracting and takes away from the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is mediocre at best since it has already been done before and way way way better at that, you can't even customize the controls like how sensitive dragging should be or an alternative tap and hold left/right to move.”
- “The game had more ads than actual gameplay.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
11%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both fun and entertaining, particularly enjoying the funny characters and visuals. Many users highlight the amusing aspects of gameplay, such as catching fish and earning coins, while some express a desire for updates to enhance the experience further. Overall, the game is described as a lighthearted and enjoyable experience that brings laughter to its players.
- “I love the funny pictures and overall it was great.”
- “This game is really funny; you should download it. It's the most fun game ever!”
- “I like it because you get coins from the rainbow fish, and it's just very funny and really fun to catch fish.”
- “It's okay, but when you have a lot of offline earnings, it's not funny.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat.”
- “I expected more laughs, but most jokes just missed the mark.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
91%
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to persistent glitches, freezing issues, and excessive ads that disrupt gameplay. While some users report occasional smooth experiences, many express frustration with the app crashing and lagging, particularly during ad interruptions. Overall, the stability concerns significantly detract from the enjoyment of the game for a substantial number of players.
- “It was so good I got the golden hook, and now it's all doubled. Just let me say that there were no glitches and not many ads; it was just amazing!”
- “The game itself is pretty fun, but the app constantly crashes and freezes.”
- “There is way too much lag and the game freezes up my phone to the point I have to power it down to do anything.”
- “Whenever there is an ad, it does not let me get out of the ad or it just freezes, so every time I have to watch an ad after it, I have to quit out and reload the game.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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21%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing their overall experience, while others criticize it as repetitive and annoying. Several users express a desire for the option to separate sound effects from the background music, indicating that the latter can detract from the gameplay. Overall, while the music contributes positively for some, it is a point of contention for others, with claims of it being unoriginal.
- “It's relaxing and fun, and the music in the background makes you smile.”
- “It is the most relaxing game I have ever played and the music makes it so much more relaxing.”
- “The music is annoying and repetitive, but the sounds are cool.”
- “The ads made it look interesting but then when I played it was boring and the same music over and over is tiring.”
- “I love the game, but is there any way you can separate sound and music?”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the character unlocks and overall gameplay. However, there are suggestions for improvement, such as the addition of missions or quests to enhance engagement after catching all the fish. Overall, while the game is praised as one of the best in its category, players feel it could benefit from more content to maintain interest.
- “The game is the best out of all the games in the app story.”
- “It's a good game; I love that you can unlock new characters through a shark mouth. What I would change is that you could add some missions or quests, but overall it is brilliant! ”
- “End of story.”
- “I like it; it's really good, but once you catch all the different fish, it becomes boring. Maybe add some quests or more fish.”
- “It's a good game; I love that you can unlock new characters through a shark mouth. What I would change is to add some missions or quests, but overall it is brilliant.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the excessive grinding required in the game, noting that idle farming yields better rewards than active gameplay. Many also criticize the overwhelming number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Idle farming makes more than actually playing, especially when you fish once and then watch a 30-second ad.”
- “Way too many ads, too much grinding, bad gameplay.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of joy that can evoke intense feelings, such as happy tears. The creator's wholesome approach further enhances this emotional experience, making the game deeply resonant for many.
- “I love the game so much! Once I reached a certain depth of the ocean, I cried happy tears so much that I literally got pink eye.”
- “The creator of this game is truly wholesome!”
- “This game evokes such strong emotions; I can't help but feel connected to it.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game offers enjoyable gameplay, but users report significant optimization issues, including stuttering and performance problems that detract from the overall experience.
- “I was really enjoying this game until it started stuttering and wouldn't work.”
- “The optimization is so poor that I can't even play for more than a few minutes without experiencing severe lag.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the constant frame drops and crashes make it nearly unplayable.”