AdventureFit check
Is Fantastic Fishing worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of underwater exploration who want to search for new biomes and fish.
- Players who enjoy adjusting submarine durability, speed, and harpoon options as they progress.
- Fans of creature-catching games who want to avoid predators while exploring at different depths.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign may find the short format limiting.
- Players who do not enjoy catching creatures may hit a wall when fish are needed for submarine upgrades.
- Players looking for a structured sequence of missions may find open-world exploration less suited to that preference.
Our take on Fantastic Fishing
The likely bounce point is the capture-and-upgrade loop: players who do not want to catch wildlife to fund submarine changes may stall before reaching deeper areas. The short format may also leave little room for players seeking a longer progression arc.
What is Fantastic Fishing?
Fantastic Fishing is a short open-world harpoon game set in a handcrafted underwater world.
Players explore ocean biomes, catch fish and other aquatic creatures, and avoid predators found at different depths. Caught fish can be sold to upgrade the submarine, including its durability and speed, or to change its harpoon. Players choose upgrades and equipment as they explore the shallows or descend into darker waters. Wildlife can be caught throughout the game, though some creatures are difficult to capture.
How Fantastic Fishing plays
- 01Submarine upgrades
- Caught fish can be sold to improve the submarine’s durability or speed, or to change its harpoon.
- 02Depth-based exploration
- Players can explore ocean biomes from shallow areas into darker depths, where predators lurk.
- 03Catchable wildlife
- Creatures encountered throughout the game can be captured, though some are difficult to catch.
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Fantastic Fishing: platforms & release
Is Fantastic Fishing worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of underwater exploration who want to search for new biomes and fish. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign may find the short format limiting.
Where can I download Fantastic Fishing?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Fantastic Fishing's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Fantastic Fishing on?
Windows only.
