Ice Fishing Derby

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Ice Fishing Derby is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Pishtech LLC and was released on November 5, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

Ice Fishing Derby - It's the fun of ice fishing without the frostbite

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 675 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Highly addictive and entertaining, making it one of the best fishing games available.
Easy to learn for new players, with a variety of equipment and fun gameplay mechanics.
Great graphics and realistic ice fishing experience, perfect for passing time.

Game becomes repetitive after a few days, with limited content and no option to continue fishing after tournaments.
Many players feel frustrated by the pay-to-win mechanics, as essential equipment often requires real money to unlock.
Technical issues such as crashes and loss of progress have been reported, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While some appreciate the aesthetic and find them enjoyable, many others criticize them as basic or lacking quality, suggesting that improvements are needed for a more immersive experience. Despite the graphical shortcomings, players still find the gameplay engaging and entertaining.
- “I love the graphics and playing this game is awesome.”
- “Grate game nice graphics and is just like real life.”
- “I have the Moto Razr, graphics are awesome, great job Pishtech.”
- “The graphics are horrible.”
- “Needs better graphics, more items to choose from in the store, and to not allow you to freeze to death.”
- “It's okay; could use better graphics and make the fish look more real and have it where you have to fight the fish so if you reel too fast, the line breaks.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Users appreciate the monetization model for its lack of ads, providing a smooth gaming experience. Additionally, in-app purchases are seamlessly synced across devices, enhancing user convenience.
- “No ads for a completely smooth experience.”
- “I made an in-app purchase on my phone, and the purchase showed up on my tablet as well!”
- “No ads!”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding the background conversations and jokes to be genuinely hilarious, contributing to an engaging and entertaining experience. Many users express that the comedic elements enhance their enjoyment, making it feel almost as immersive as being on the ice.
- “I could play all day and not be bored. 11/10, and the people talking in the background are hilarious! ”
- “There's great humor, and I'd say it's pretty much the next best thing to actually being out on the ice!”
- “The jokes are funny.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including game-breaking glitches that can lead to unexpected character deaths and loss of progress. These problems detract from the overall experience, particularly when players have invested time and resources into the game.
- “I was on the last day, had caught a lot of nice fish, and all of a sudden my character falls off his bucket and freezes to death with like 2 seconds left!”
- “There are too many glitches; I paid extra money to start each day with a set amount, but it feels like a waste.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users express a desire for the story to progress further, indicating that they find the current narrative engaging and are eager for more developments.
- “I was completely captivated by the story; it kept me on the edge of my seat.”
- “The character development throughout the narrative was exceptional and made me truly care about their journeys.”
- “The plot twists were unexpected and added so much depth to the overall experience.”
- “The story feels incomplete and leaves many questions unanswered.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and lacking depth.”
- “The character development is weak, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, particularly highlighting the engaging lobby music, which users describe as "fire." Additionally, the game's audio complements the character interactions well, making it enjoyable for long car rides without internet access.
- “Great game! I love how different characters talk to you, but I'm hoping for an update with more fish species and maybe some more equipment. It's great for long car rides where you don't have internet, and the lobby music is fire! ”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is generally well-received, especially for a mobile game, but some users feel it lacks completeness, suggesting it may resemble a demo or unfinished product.
- “The gameplay is great! I thought it was impressive for a phone game.”
- “The controls are smooth and responsive, making it easy to get into the action.”
- “The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”