SimulationFit check
Is Catch & Release worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- VR players looking for a fishing game set on a mountain lake
- Fishing fans who want to choose bait and fight hooked fish before reeling them in
- Players who prefer open-ended activities or optional missions to unlock equipment
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a fast-paced experience may find the rowing and fishing activities slow.
- Players looking for a wide range of settings may find the game’s lake environment limiting.
- Players without Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, or Microsoft Mixed Reality hardware cannot use the stated VR support.
Our take on Catch & Release
The focus on a quiet, self-paced fishing trip leaves out the pressure of competition and fast action. That trade-off suits the lake setting, but limits the appeal for players seeking varied challenges or a changing pace across sessions.
What is Catch & Release?
Catch & Release is a virtual-reality fishing game on a mountain lake.
Players row across the water, select a location and bait, cast their line, wear down hooked fish, and bring them aboard. The surroundings feature thick woodland, peaks, rock faces, and reed-lined banks. During pauses, players can tune the radio to music, skim stones, and use various nearby objects. Fishing can remain open-ended, or missions can provide equipment and interactive items as rewards. The game supports VR with tracked controllers and runs on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Microsoft Mixed Reality.
How Catch & Release plays
- 01Fish-fighting sequence
- After hooking a fish, players must tire it out before reeling it in.
- 02Mission unlocks
- Missions provide access to additional gear and interactive items.
- 03Lake activities
- Players can listen to radio music or skip stones between fishing attempts.
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Catch & Release: platforms & release
Is Catch & Release worth it?
It is worth it if: VR players looking for a fishing game set on a mountain lake. Skip it if: players seeking a fast-paced experience may find the rowing and fishing activities slow.
Where can I download Catch & Release?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Catch & Release's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Catch & Release on?
Windows only.
