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Is The Fisherman - Fishing Planet worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fishing enthusiasts who want a simulation centered on angling techniques
- Players who prefer learning through training missions before fishing
- Anglers who want to compete with others or join teams
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a fast-paced action loop may find the focus on fishing techniques and equipment too deliberate.
- Those who want a compact set of systems may find choosing among four fishing methods and more than 1,000 gear items demanding.
- Players seeking a combat-focused game may find its activities centered on fishing and angler competitions.
Our take on The Fisherman - Fishing Planet
The gear-selection system is a likely sticking point for players who want to cast quickly without configuring equipment. With more than 1,000 items and four fishing techniques to navigate, choosing a setup is part of the play rather than a brief step before fishing.
What is The Fisherman - Fishing Planet?
The Fisherman is a fishing simulation with training missions for learning the basics or the option to start fishing without them.
It includes 143 fish species with distinct behavior and four techniques: float fishing, spinning, bottom fishing, and trolling. Fishing takes place across 19 lake and river environments, with changing weather, a day-and-night cycle, and four seasons. Players can select from more than 1,000 pieces of equipment with different physical properties, including boats, kayaks, sonar, bait, and apparel. The game offers single-player and co-op competitions, seasonal events, and teams. Its environments include locations such as the Florida Everglades, the Volga, and the Gand-Terneuzen canal.
How The Fisherman - Fishing Planet plays
- 01Four fishing techniques
- Choose among float fishing, spinning, bottom fishing, and trolling.
- 02Changing conditions
- Weather, time of day, and four seasons vary across fishing sessions.
- 03Gear selection
- More than 1,000 items have distinct physical properties, with options including boats, kayaks, and sonar.
- 04Angler competitions
- Compete alone or cooperatively, with prizes available to win.
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The Fisherman - Fishing Planet: platforms & release
Is The Fisherman - Fishing Planet worth it?
It is worth it if: fishing enthusiasts who want a simulation centered on angling techniques. Skip it if: players looking for a fast-paced action loop may find the focus on fishing techniques and equipment too deliberate.
Where can I download The Fisherman - Fishing Planet?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Fisherman - Fishing Planet's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Fisherman - Fishing Planet on?
Windows only.
