Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2

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"Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2" is a realistic fishing game that offers a challenging and immersive experience for fishing enthusiasts. The game features over 60 species of fish, detailed fishing grounds around the world, and a variety of fishing equipment to choose from. With the option to build and maintain your own aquarium, this sequel builds upon the success of its predecessor, providing an even more engaging and comprehensive fishing experience.

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+16

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 521 reviews

graphics32 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

The underwater camera feature adds a unique and enjoyable aspect to the fishing experience.
The game has a good selection of rods, reels, lures, and techniques, providing variety for players.
The online functionality works well, allowing for a fun multiplayer experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
The progression system is slow and can feel grindy, with limited ways to earn in-game currency.
Many players have reported that the fish behavior is unrealistic, with some fish having infinite stamina during fights.

graphics
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
9%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the realistic fish models and beautiful environments, while others criticize graphical glitches, poor rendering, and a lack of polish. Many users note that while there are improvements over the previous installment, significant issues such as floating fish, blurry textures, and inconsistent performance detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a work in progress, with potential for enhancement but currently falling short of modern standards.
- “The graphics are beautiful and so realistic that I almost forgot I'm not currently standing on a beautiful dock over a quaint little pond!”
- “It's graphically beautiful and has a decent amount of content that can keep you busy with enjoyment.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous.”
- “Lot of graphical anomalies, grass rendering in and out at random distances, fish floating above the water.”
- “The graphics are dog shit, simple as that.”
- “Graphics leave a lot to desire and don't feel good enough for today's standards.”
gameplay
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
72%
5%
The gameplay of the fishing simulator has received mixed reviews, with players praising its good mechanics, graphics, and logical progression, while also highlighting numerous bugs and clunky mechanics that detract from the experience. Many users find the fish fighting mechanics repetitive and unrealistic, leading to frustration, although some appreciate the option for a more realistic mode. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers enjoyable moments, it currently suffers from significant gameplay issues that need addressing.
- “Good mechanics, decent interface, logical progression, and even holiday events all helped the community grow.”
- “Realistic and partially realistic gameplay options and beautiful well-captured scenes make this reproduction of fishing enjoyable and rewarding.”
- “Overall, as a new player to fishing simulators, I found the game to be almost ideal for my needs in terms of features, complexity, progression, immersion, user interface, controls, and gameplay mechanics.”
- “So many broken game mechanics (i.e., fish that have infinite stamina), bugs galore, etc.”
- “The fish don't really fight; they just randomly speed around until the mechanic sets the fish to tired, and then you hold down the left mouse button until it's in - it's just the same thing every cast.”
- “Game mechanics are so bad; fishing at higher levels is broken, you can reel in any fish without any tension.”
stability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
97%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, choppy frame rates, and issues with basic controls. While some players find enjoyment in the game's mechanics and visuals despite the glitches, many express frustration over persistent problems, including crashes and graphical errors. Overall, the game is considered a "buggy mess," particularly in its early access state, leading to mixed feelings about its potential.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs or crashes, making for a stable experience.”
- “I've played for hours without encountering any issues; the stability is impressive.”
- “This simulator offers a reliable performance, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.”
- “It took me less than 10 minutes to realize the frame rate is choppy, the basic controls don't work smoothly, and the fishing line is buggy.”
- “A waste of money, the game is buggy; developers just can't update the game properly.”
- “The game is very buggy right now.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
31%
44%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly related to physics simulation and graphical fidelity. While a few users noted improvements after recent patches, others reported persistent stuttering and glitches, especially on higher-end systems. Overall, the optimization appears to be a work in progress, with developers acknowledging the need for further enhancements.
- “The game is well optimized for a pre-alpha game.”
- “Performance got a lot better after the last patch and other small fixes.”
- “I built this computer 10 years ago... the game runs smoothly on ultra.”
- “Overall, the game is really glitchy due to the physics simulation being unpolished and lacking optimizations or at least some DLSS support. I had to limit the FPS to 60 as otherwise I was getting really awful stutter. I had at least one fishing rod that was too elastic, and combined with the rest of the gear, it was so glitchy that it wasn't possible to cast it forward as it just spun and went crazy in random directions.”
- “The game's performance needs to be improved urgently.”
- “I will tell you, however, that it controls poorly compared to the first game. The performance is awful (on a GeForce RTX 3080, which should be fine), and there is zero character customization besides picking a 'male' or 'female' option.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of engaging content and support, particularly during events like Halloween, where players faced numerous bugs and inadequate responses from the development team. The quest system is seen as flawed, with many missions being overly difficult or unrewarding, leading to frustration among players. While there are some positive elements, such as a structured quest system and a sense of progression, the overall narrative experience is hampered by technical issues and a lack of meaningful rewards.
- “Unique and rare fishes like albinos (example: 0.05% chance to catch one), scars, funny-looking, and event-themed fishes could be added in events or after completing quests. This could add more fun and interest in collecting fishes in the trophy room and provide new objectives for the players.”
- “There is a quest system featuring daily, weekly, and monthly quests. These appear to give rewards using 'quest points' which are separate from XP for leveling.”
- “There's a skill points system when you level up, mini quests on each map for extra money, and earning money and XP feels well-paced, with a nice jump in earnings once you move on from the first map to the second.”
- “The quest system needs a lot of work, as some quests are just way too difficult or even impossible to do, while they give you very small rewards not worth the time and effort at all.”
- “The daily quest system is pointless since the rewards on many of them are not worth the effort because you can catch one fish in less time that equates to more money gained than what the daily will give.”
- “Additionally, the daily and weekly missions are incredibly unrewarding.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as a significant but rewarding part of the experience, with players needing to invest time to level up and acquire better equipment for catching larger fish. While some find the progression system somewhat grindy, it is noted that it doesn't impose excessive pressure to grind endlessly, allowing for a more relaxed gameplay experience. However, there are mixed opinions, with some players feeling that the grinding can be excessive compared to other games in the genre.
- “The clean progression system makes grinding feel rewarding rather than tedious.”
- “I appreciate that the game strikes a balance; it has grinding, but it's not overwhelming.”
- “The grind is satisfying and feels like a natural part of the journey.”
- “Wait until you have leveled up, and that takes time. Of course, you need new equipment for better and bigger fish on new maps, so start grinding and catching a lot of fish to earn money.”
- “Using the higher-level gear will help bring in the bigger fish, but it will take some grinding in order for you to get some decent gear and catch the bigger fish.”
- “Everyone complains about RF4 being grindy, but this is worse.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
86%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking genuine value, with players feeling it is a cash grab due to misleading advertising and the removal of promised features. While there are no intrusive microtransactions and everything can be unlocked for free, the overall experience is deemed arcadey and generic, leading to disappointment among those seeking a more realistic fishing simulation. Players recommend avoiding the game in favor of more authentic alternatives.
- “There aren't any scummy microtransactions; everything can be unlocked for free, and the starter gear makes catching fish easy.”
- “The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “Ultimate Fishing Simulator 2 would be a good game, or at least a game with a few unique ideas, but sadly the development team and publisher are just motivated by a quick cash grab from their multiple early access titles, which they release faster than an MG 42 shoots bullets.”
- “Conclusion: cash grab that should be avoided at any cost as for now.”
- “Features that are advertised as released were taken away again, so advertising should be changed as well to keep things clear for everyone.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and suitable for a casual gaming experience, enhancing the enjoyment of fishing. However, some players miss the radio mode from the previous installment and note that the default music volume is low, suggesting adjustments for a better balance between music and sound effects. Overall, the music contributes to a chill atmosphere, but players desire more control over audio settings.
- “The music is relaxing.”
- “Just a casual game to listen to music to and very fun.”
- “For me, it's fun, it's not arcadey, it's gently getting me to learn more about fishing, and it's a chill thing to do as I listen to music.”
- “And I miss the radio mode from part 1; I know we're fishing, but a little music wouldn't hurt.”
- “There is music and FX sound adjustment, and the music by default is fairly low.”
- “There is music and FX sound adjustment, and the music by default is fairly low.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its quirky and often glitchy physics, which can lead to amusing moments during gameplay. Players appreciate the fun that arises from these glitches, alongside a rewarding progression system that enhances the overall experience. Suggestions for adding unique and funny fish types could further enrich the game's comedic elements.
- “Besides that, it also includes physics, which are quite weird and often messed up, especially when using some more elastic fishing rods. While it often glitches in a funny way, it's nice overall.”
- “Maybe it's Stockholm syndrome, or maybe because even with the really glitchy physics, I actually had fun. Partially that fun came from funny glitches, but also from the fact that the progression in this game feels much better than in any other fishing game.”
- “It's not that bad; it has some funny bugs, but the bugs aren't that annoying. I would recommend it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive graphics and realistic landscapes, creating a captivating fishing experience that appeals even to those who don't fish in real life. Players appreciate the relaxing nature and visual beauty, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the simulation.
- “The graphics, the landscape, the created atmosphere, takes you to a real fishing game.”
- “I don't fish in real life, but enjoy the relaxing nature and graphical and atmospheric beauty of fishing sims, and for me, this hits the spot well.”
- “Some fish will literally take you to space when they jump out of the water. I have caught a pike on Jackson, and it literally took my popper, my rod, and me for a swim directly out of the atmosphere.”
- “Some fish will literally take you to space when they jump out of the water. No, really... I caught a pike on Jackson, and it literally took my popper, my rod, and me for a swim directly out of the atmosphere.”
- “The graphics, the landscape, and the created atmosphere take you to a real fishing game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users suggest that the first Ultimate Fishing Sim offers significantly better replayability compared to its sequel, indicating that the original game provides a more engaging and enjoyable experience that encourages repeated play.
- “Or go play the first Ultimate Fishing Sim because it's in a way more playable state.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's little incentive to dive back in.”