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Fishing Adventure

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One • 2019

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Quick resume

Fishing Adventure is a typical fishing game, where the player can (drums) catch different fish species! Fish in USA, Hawaii and other unique fisheries.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Sport

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and calming gameplay
    • Good value for price
    • Simple and accessible mechanics
    • Multiple fishing locations and gear upgrades
    • Casual multiplayer tournaments

    Cons

    • Slow and grindy progression
    • Lack of tutorial and guidance
    • Some bugs and clunky controls
    • Limited social and cooperative features
    • Minimal customization and narrative

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity, Expression, Story.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can choose gear, bait, fishing spots, and decide to keep or release fish, allowing some control over play style."

    • Competence
      2

      "Game involves skillful reeling and drag management, but progression is slow and some tasks are repetitive and grindy."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes online tournaments and leaderboards, but competition is casual and not the main focus."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players report spending multiple hours and returning for progression and tournaments, though some find grind tedious."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "No evidence of cooperative multiplayer or teamwork; gameplay is solo-focused."

    • Creativity
      -3

      "Limited customization mainly involves gear upgrades; no creative building or modification features."

    • Domination
      -4

      "No reports of dominance or power over others; interactions are balanced and respectful."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life, stress relief, and to simulate fishing when unable to fish outdoors."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and relaxation, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with different baits and gear is encouraged, but overall gameplay is repetitive."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Multiple fishing locations worldwide unlock progressively, encouraging discovery of new areas."

    • Expression
      -4

      "Minimal character or environment customization; mostly standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Focuses on realistic fishing simulation rather than imaginative or fantastical elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily solo play with limited social interaction; multiplayer exists but is competitive rather than social."

    • Growth
      3

      "Progression through leveling, unlocking gear and locations, and improving fishing skills is a core element."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      3

      "Can be played casually with some multitasking; some players use it as a relaxing background activity."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are minimal."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating currency, upgrading gear, unlocking new areas, and completing quests."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Widely described as a relaxing, calming, and stress-relieving experience."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Pleasant water and nature sounds and decent graphics provide mild sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      0

      "Some leaderboard recognition in tournaments but limited social status impact."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free fishing activities."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Basic strategy in choosing gear and bait, but overall gameplay is straightforward and repetitive."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some tension during fish fights and tournaments, but mostly controlled and low-risk."

    • Value
      5

      "Players consistently praise the game as excellent value for its low price."

    • Violence
      -5

      "Focus on constructive fishing activities; no combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival mechanics or threats; stable and safe environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026