Monster Fishing 2023

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Monster Fishing 2023 is a single-player simulation game with super realistic 3D graphics and good gameplay. However, the game is plagued by annoying ads and bugs. The game boasts no internet connection required for play, making it a convenient option for fishing fans.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,707 reviews

graphics187 positive mentions

monetization148 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and is visually appealing.
It's fun and addictive, providing a relaxing fishing experience.
The variety of fish and locations keeps the gameplay interesting.

There are too many ads that disrupt the gameplay experience.
The game often requires access to personal data, which raises privacy concerns.
Players report issues with upgrades failing and losing in-game currency.

graphics
249 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
18%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "great," "amazing," and "realistic," particularly for a mobile game. However, some users express disappointment, citing issues like poor quality on older devices and a need for improvement in certain areas. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for enhancements to elevate the visual experience further.
- “The graphics are perfect; the fishing animations are soothing and challenging. I always try to catch the special fish; it's sort of easy now since I've reached the Maldives, and fun fact: I live in the Maldives, so this just gives me a lot of hope in order to catch some tuna fish. Overall, it's a great game!”
- “Excellent exciting elite gameplay with this app; I'm impressed with the quality and graphics. The colors really pop out at you!”
- “This game is something special; the graphics are 100% and the game itself is amazing!”
- “Caught about 3 fish and they asked me for a review, off rip the graphics are terrible.”
- “Horrible graphics and plenty of spam ads plus you have no idea what's happening all the time and it's not that fun.”
- “Very boring game play and poor graphics.”
monetization
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism due to the overwhelming presence of ads, which disrupt gameplay and often require players to watch them to progress or earn rewards. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for in-game currency, many feel that the ad removal purchase does not effectively eliminate ads, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Overall, the excessive ads and the necessity to engage with them for rewards have led to a negative perception of the game's monetization approach.
- “But I feel that it makes it so hard to level up enough to progress through the game unless you spend money; just another typical in-game purchases app.”
- “I paid to have the no ads version, yet I am still forced to watch ads every time I level up.”
- “Brought no ads in the game, but there are still ads popping up out of nowhere... fix it please.”
- “The game itself is nice but totally ruined by the ads to the point that I wouldn't waste your time installing it.”
- “A stupid amount of popup ads are ruining an otherwise fun game.”
- “Too many ads caught boss fish 8 times in 1st 5 mins, I had over 12k in.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
21%
13%
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for being fun, addictive, and visually appealing, particularly for fishing enthusiasts. While many users appreciate the relaxing mechanics and graphics, some express frustration with the lack of guidance, excessive ads, and high in-game costs. Despite these drawbacks, the game is considered a solid choice for casual play and offers a decent challenge as players progress.
- “The gameplay is fun and addictive; it's not too hard but does require a little bit of skill as the game progresses.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay for a free game!”
- “The gameplay is outstanding.”
- “Fun for a while, but has no explanation or help concerning gameplay or features.”
- “First play, ads covered gameplay.”
- “Mechanics were terrible, no skill.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
81%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting a smooth experience free of glitches, while others frequently encounter freezing issues and bugs, particularly during ads and loading times. Older devices seem to struggle more, leading to significant disruptions in gameplay. Overall, while many enjoy the game, the stability concerns are notable and affect the experience for a portion of players.
- “Awesome game! I love the graphics of this game. I have no problems; there are no glitches or bugs. It's amazing! 🤩🤩”
- “Very nice game, no glitches. You get to drive a boat and catch lots of fish.”
- “Great game all around, no glitches at all.”
- “Older devices have decent graphics, but the glitches are very bad.”
- “Ads disrupt the game, and sometimes when you catch fish, the game glitches or an ad interrupts, and it doesn't save the game you played.”
- “Game freezes every load time, and if it doesn't, it freezes when casting the line.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it amusing in various scenarios, such as near misses while fishing and quirky characters like the illegal diver. Overall, the game is described as funny and entertaining, contributing to a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “It's funny when you are so close to catching a fish and it escapes.”
- “The illegal diver was weird but funny, and I actually like it now xd.”
- “This game is very funny and sharp.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying it and finding it fitting for the experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive, too loud, or mismatched with the game's theme. Many users express a desire for more variety and options in the music, as well as a more relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the music aspect seems to detract from the experience for some players, while others appreciate it.
- “I really enjoy this game, I love the music, and the various options I can pick to increase my chances to catch bigger and better fish. I really think all the fish are beautiful and I smile every time I catch one.”
- “Let the game have different weather effects, better music, more setting options, and please!!!”
- “"The church" music on the option screen.”
- “The auto play option is nice, but the music and scenery are bad. I wish I could flip the screen, and gold wasn't so scarce. Plus, you need to stop offering me a video ad with no reward every time I level up!”
- “Let the game have different weather effects, better music, and more setting options, please!”
- “The graphics of the game were poor, the music did not match the game, and I really didn't know what people were talking about. There are too many ads; I only saw one ad since I started playing.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it engaging initially, there are concerns about a lack of missions and variety, leading to potential boredom. Players are hopeful for more content, such as daily quests and weekly tournaments, to enhance the narrative experience.
- “Just started playing, but so far so good. I will update to 5 stars or lower if needed when I see what type of story and continuation the game has after the first little bit and tutorial.”
- “Awesome game, but sometimes you just get bored of it because it doesn't have missions.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express deep gratitude towards the developers, highlighting that the game evokes strong feelings of happiness and appreciation. The emotional impact is significant, leaving players feeling fulfilled and thankful.
- “I am truly grateful to the developers; you have my heartfelt thanks.”
- “It made me feel happy! 😎😎🙂🙂🙂🙂”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it allows for natural progression without excessive pay-to-win mechanics. Many find the grinding enjoyable, as it adds to the fun of competing and leveling up, making it a well-received feature overall.
- “I must say I really enjoy this game. I don't normally play fishing games as they are grinding and unnecessarily pay-to-win, but this game you can actually play and progress naturally, and it's not over-the-top either. Good job, I really enjoy this game. Developers, kudos! Thank you so much for making a good fishing game.”
- “Really fun game! Me and my sister have a challenge on who can reach the highest level. I have fun grinding and catching new fish. The creators of this game did a good job on making this game.”