The Fishing Club 3D

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The Fishing Club 3D is a single player and multiplayer casual sport game. It was developed by Robot Riot UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and was released on March 23, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Go fishing and relax! Bait your hooks and catch over 50 different fish species from the smallest roach to the mighty sharks, in beautiful 3D locations all over the world. Create your own fishing club and go fishing with friends, take part in exciting competitions, and weekly club tournaments.

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Audience ScoreBased on 257 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The Fishing Club 3D offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, making it a great choice for casual gamers and fishing enthusiasts.
The graphics are decent, with beautiful landscapes and realistic fish models that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
The cooperative mode allows players to fish with friends, adding a social element that many players appreciate.

The game suffers from a pay-to-win model, where players must spend real money to access better equipment and progress effectively.
Gameplay can become repetitive and boring due to a lack of depth and variety in mechanics, leading to a grindy experience.
Technical issues such as lag, crashes, and slow loading times detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and progression, with players expressing frustration over the grindy nature of quests that yield minimal rewards. Many feel that the reliance on premium currency for essential items detracts from the overall experience, making it feel more like a money-making scheme than a compelling narrative. While some areas, like the Virongo River, show potential for better quest design, others, such as the Coral Coast, are seen as tedious and poorly executed.
- “Although the Virongo River was great, the way the quests progressed and sort of went along an increasing path was engaging.”
- “It's alright for what it is, but if you're not wanting to spend premium currency to help you along the way, then it's just a grind fest through quests that pay minimal premium currency rewards.”
- “Well, you get a quest to catch certain fish at a certain place, and it takes you over 3-4 weeks to just get them if possible.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ story?”
- “It's alright for what it is, but if you're not wanting to spend premium currency to help you along the way; then it's just a grind fest through quests that pay minimal premium currency rewards.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them mediocre and lacking in variety compared to other titles, which detracts from the overall appeal. However, others appreciate the realistic visuals and immersive experience, noting that while the graphics may not be AAA quality, they are decent for a free-to-play game. Overall, the graphical quality seems to be a significant factor in the game's reception among gamers.
- “Immersive experience with stunning graphics, yet lacks the competitive edge of other sport angling games.”
- “Decent graphics with lots of different fish and places around the world.”
- “The graphics are realistic.”
- “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “However, when compared to titles like Rapala Pro Fishing, it lacks in graphical quality and variety of fish species.”
- “The graphics are cheap, but hey, it is free to play.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and primarily a stat check that encourages players to spend real money to bypass it, leading to a sense of boredom. However, some users appreciate the decent mechanics and find it enjoyable as a casual, relaxing experience, particularly for those who are not seeking depth in gameplay. Overall, it caters to casual players but may not satisfy those looking for more engaging or challenging gameplay.
- “Fish look good, game mechanics are decent overall, it's just the constant need to purchase goldfish with real money.”
- “Nice and relaxing and easy to learn gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is one big stat check that pushes you to buy things that skip said gameplay, and this gameplay itself is boring as is.”
- “Game mechanics are simple.”
- “If you're a casual player looking for an overly simplified time killer and you don't mind mobile platform mechanics and economy, Fishing Club 3D could prove interesting.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on mobile app store-style microtransactions, making it feel more like a cash grab. While players can earn in-game currency through ads, many find the prices for premium items excessively high, although it is possible to progress without spending money.
- “I normally dislike games with in-app purchases, but it's easy enough to collect enough goldfish eventually without paying.”
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “This is a very nice cash grab game.”
- “Get out your wallet, you will be buying goldfish at twice the normal cash grab game prices.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent freezing and crashes reported by users, making it nearly unplayable for some. While a few players noted that it still functions adequately despite bugs and lag, the overall consensus is that the game requires urgent stability improvements.
- “I'm making a joke about this game being cold because it freezes every 5 seconds and is unplayable. 1-star review; even if it's free, don't download this game.”
- “Kinda fun but buggy as hell.”
- “Just wish the glitches get fixed soon.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever fish puns and vibrant, amusing visuals, making for a lighthearted and entertaining experience that keeps players laughing while they engage in fishing.
- “Caught more laughs than fish, hilariously reel-istic!”
- “But here I am, angling like a champ while laughing at the fish puns.”
- “Funny fish colors.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
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The music in the game is generally described as nice and relaxing, though some users find it can become irritating at times. In contrast, the sound effects, particularly those of water and buzzing insects, are praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- “Nice relaxing music.”
- “Music can get irritating, but sound effects like water and buzzing insects help set the mood.”
- “The music can get irritating at times, overshadowing the gameplay experience.”
- “While the sound effects like water and buzzing insects are relaxing, the music itself is often a distraction.”
- “The repetitive nature of the music can become grating, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
replayability
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Players note that improvements in resolution have significantly enhanced the game's playability, suggesting that these changes contribute positively to its overall replayability.