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Fishing Sim World®: Pro Tour

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

Fishing Sim World: Pro Tour features an authentic career mode where you work your way up to an elite angler competing against over 100 of the best anglers in the world across Bass, Carp and Predator fishing whilst unlocking sponsorship opportunities, gaining career earnings and social media followers as you go.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Casual, Simulator, Sport, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Realistic and immersive fishing mechanics
    • Large variety of lakes and fish species
    • Active developer support with regular updates
    • Good balance between arcade and simulation
    • Engaging multiplayer tournaments

    Cons

    • Some bugs and glitches reported
    • Limited character customization and social features
    • Casting and fish fighting controls can be clunky
    • Overpriced dlc content
    • Lack of narrative and deeper progression systems

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Fantasy, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    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 freely without level restrictions and select different fishing techniques and casting styles."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful casting, lure retrieval, and fish fighting mechanics with feedback on performance, though some players find it inconsistent."

    • Competition
      3

      "Includes online and offline timed tournaments and multiplayer competitions with ranked modes."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long playtimes and habitual engagement, with ongoing updates and DLC content encouraging continued play."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Some multiplayer modes exist but mostly focused on individual fishing; limited evidence of teamwork or cooperative goals."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Customization of character appearance and gear selection available, but limited creative building or modification."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Competitive but no reports of trash talk or exerting authority; interactions appear balanced and respectful."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game to experience fishing when unable to fish in real life, providing stress relief and immersion."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different casting techniques, gear combinations, and fishing strategies to improve success."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Large handcrafted lakes and multiple venues encourage discovering new fishing spots and environments."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character customization and gear choices allow some self-expression, though limited cosmetic options."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Focus on realistic fishing scenarios and gear, with emphasis on plausible environments and species."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some social interaction through multiplayer and online tournaments, but mostly individual play."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop fishing skills, learn lure techniques, and improve strategies over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during fishing and tournaments; not designed for background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited emotional or close social connections; interactions are mostly surface-level or competitive."

    • Leadership
      -4

      "No evidence of leadership roles; players participate individually or in balanced multiplayer."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players accumulate gear, unlock new equipment, and advance through career modes and tournaments."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and immersive, balancing challenge and flow in fishing."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable visuals and audio effects create sensory stimulation, though some report minor graphical issues."

    • Status
      2

      "Recognition through tournament rankings and online leaderboards provides some social status."

    • Story
      -3

      "No overarching narrative; gameplay centers on fishing activities and tournaments without plot."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players plan lure selection, casting techniques, and fishing spots to optimize catches."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fish fighting and tournament pressure provide moments of suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      1

      "Mixed player opinions on value; base game and DLC considered fair by some, overpriced by others."

    • Violence
      -5

      "Gameplay focuses on constructive fishing activities without combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -4

      "Stable, low-risk environments without threats or resource scarcity."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026