Just Fishing

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Just Fishing is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Just Fishing LLC and was released on December 15, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A game with stunning graphics, realistic physics and system of fish behavior. Real tournaments and competitions, teams and ratings. Compete with other players. Defeat them all, be the best!

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Audience ScoreBased on 330 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable fishing experience with beautiful visuals and ambient sounds.
Players appreciate the variety of fish, locations, and quests available, making it engaging for casual play.
It's a free-to-play game that allows for enjoyable gameplay without mandatory spending, appealing to both beginners and experienced players.

The game has been plagued by server issues, making it unplayable for many users, and has been criticized for its lack of offline mode.
There are complaints about the pay-to-win mechanics, with some players feeling that progress is hindered without spending real money.
Technical issues such as black screens, language file errors, and long loading times have frustrated players, detracting from the overall experience.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The game's storyline is praised for its depth and emotional impact, featuring a variety of engaging missions and quests that cater to different playstyles, from relaxing fishing to competitive tournaments. Players appreciate the detailed quest system, which includes hints and rewards, although some find the gameplay slowed by microtransactions and occasional translation issues. Overall, the narrative and character development are highlighted as standout elements, making for a compelling and immersive experience.
- “Furthermore, the storyline this game has to offer is stunning with a vast array of missions and tasks to choose from.”
- “A relaxing game with a good main quest storyline and plenty of side quests and market orders to keep one busy.”
- “The writing is absolutely incredible, a truly stunning soundtrack, and the characters are truly compelling and make you feel as if you are in the story yourself.”
- “Plagued by slow gameplay slowed down further by pesky microtransactions, and paired with quests that really don't draw you in, things are far too flat and hollow.”
- “The game has some English translation issues as well as a very few plain wrong quest text issues, such as saying you must catch 3 fish of a certain sort when it is actually 5.”
- “A friend recommended it to me because of its depth and emotional storyline.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the beautiful visuals and cartoonish style that enhance the relaxing gameplay experience. While some users note that the graphics are not as realistic as those in similar games like Fishing Planet, they still find them appealing and easy on the eyes. Overall, the graphics are considered satisfactory, contributing positively to the game's charm, though some players express a desire for further improvements.
- “I highly recommend this game, it has beautiful visuals and the gameplay is satisfying; it truly captures the beauty of fishing.”
- “The graphics quality brings me back to my childhood on my grandpa's old farm.”
- “Very nice and addicting game with interesting quests, natural environment, and nice graphics.”
- “Altogether, this is really just a 2D version of Fishing Planet, with more cartoonish graphics, instead of the realistic leaning graphics of Fishing Planet.”
- “The graphics quality brings me back to my fishhood on my grandpa's old farm.”
- “Very simple concept, little girls graphics (little girls graphics doesn't mean stupid graphics -_-), a cool little game (94 MB you can try it).”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its satisfying mechanics and beautiful visuals, while others criticize it for being slow, shallow, and plagued by microtransactions. Many appreciate the calming and simple gameplay elements, though some feel it lacks depth and fails to deliver a true fishing simulation experience. Overall, the gameplay is described as smooth but varies significantly in engagement and enjoyment among players.
- “I highly recommend this game; it has beautiful visuals and the gameplay is satisfying. It truly captures the beauty of fishing.”
- “An oddly calming game with some simple yet efficient gameplay elements that create a decent experience, albeit not much depth to it.”
- “It fully embraces the simulation side of things and has a fairly steep learning curve to its gameplay.”
- “My original hour of gameplay told me this game was a waste of time.”
- “Plagued by slow gameplay slowed down further by pesky microtransactions, and paired with quests that really don't draw you in, things are far too flat and hollow.”
- “This is not a fishing game; this is just another money grab, pay-to-win mobile type game that has nothing I expected it to have in terms of gameplay. This is absolute rubbish and can only appeal to people who have no clue about fishing!”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game allows players to earn in-game currency through daily play and quests, reducing reliance on microtransactions for progress. However, some users criticize the presence of pay-to-win elements and the impact of microtransactions on gameplay, leading to a perception of slow progression and diminished enjoyment. Overall, while there are options to play without spending money, the game is seen as being hindered by its monetization practices.
- “Daily-play incentives allow accumulating gold and pearls without microtransactions if you're patient, helping you save up for better tackle (also available through quests), progress to successive locations, and unlock club-card areas.”
- “The in-game purchases are with gold coins and/or pearls.”
- “There are in-game purchases offered using real money, such as buying gold coins and levels of passes good for a month, but not required.”
- “If you plan on spending more time in a day on the game, look forward to either diminishing returns or microtransactions (the death of gaming).”
- “Plagued by slow gameplay slowed down further by pesky microtransactions, and paired with quests that really don't draw you in, things are far too flat and hollow.”
- “What's rather negative is the in-game purchase/pay-to-win scheme.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some praise the stunning soundtrack and its ability to enhance the storytelling, others criticize the repetitive nature of the music cycle, suggesting it needs refinement. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, despite some users expressing frustration over its execution.
- “The writing is absolutely incredible, a truly stunning soundtrack, and the characters are truly compelling and make you feel as if you are in the story yourself.”
- “It could do with some more refinements with the soundtrack, as it features a 10-second song that plays, goes quiet for 30 seconds, and then repeats this cycle.”
- “No music???”
- “The soundtrack could use some refinements; it consists of a 10-second song that plays, goes quiet for 30 seconds, and then repeats this cycle.”
- “The soundtrack could use some refinements; it consists of a 10-second song that plays, goes quiet for 30 seconds, and then repeats this cycle.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as light and amusing, making it suitable for short play sessions. However, some players express frustration with inappropriate behavior from others, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, it offers a relaxing and funny atmosphere, despite occasional negative interactions.
- “Le funny fish :)”
- “Funny relaxing game”
- “Funny game - good for 10 min play :/”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's profound emotional depth, with many experiencing intense feelings such as love, anger, and forgiveness throughout the storyline. The narrative is described as an emotional rollercoaster, evoking strong reactions, including tears, as the story unfolds across levels.
- “A friend recommended it to me because of its depth and emotional storyline.”
- “I cried heavy tears upon completing the first level, just to find out that the story gets more and more emotional in the levels to come.”
- “It was just such an amazing emotional rollercoaster for me—hatred, true love, anger, and forgiveness.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often requiring substantial time investment to accumulate resources like gold and pearls, even for those who opt to purchase items. Many suggest that a second life may be necessary to effectively manage the grinding demands without spending additional money.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If you don't want to pay, expect some grinding and time to build up your gold and pearl resources.”
- “Even if you purchase items, expect some grinding to finish a quest.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally enjoyable, but players have reported occasional glitches, particularly with the background graphics, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Fun game but looks like an app; it has weird glitches with the background sometimes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted gameplay, which really affected my overall enjoyment.”