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Ice Lakes

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Global score

86

/100

Quick resume

Ice Lakes is a modern ice fishing simulator with different single and multiplayer game modes and sandbox approach to wintertime fishing. Use and customize wide selection of fishing gear and learn how changing season, bottom topology, time of day and weather conditions affects fish behavior.

Pros

  • Relaxing and immersive ice fishing experience
  • Good variety of equipment and customization
  • Multiple maps and game modes including multiplayer
  • Engaging tournaments and progression system
  • Responsive developers and active community

Cons

  • Some players find gameplay repetitive or slow
  • Lack of tutorial or in-game guidance for beginners
  • Multiplayer servers often empty or hard to join
  • Graphics and animations are basic
  • Limited social interaction and cooperation features

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players enjoy freedom to choose equipment, fishing spots, and play modes including single player and multiplayer"

  • Competence
    3

    "Players mention mastering fishing techniques, upgrading gear, and winning tournaments as rewarding and challenging"

  • Competition
    3

    "Multiple reviews mention tournaments, multiplayer competition, and leaderboards as motivating factors"

  • Continuation
    3

    "Several players report long play sessions, returning to the game repeatedly, and enjoying grinding for upgrades"

  • Cooperation
    2

    "Playing with friends is highlighted as more fun, though direct cooperation mechanics are limited"

  • Creativity
    2

    "Customization of rods, lures, baits, and drills allows some creative experimentation"

  • Domination
    1

    "Some competitive banter and desire to outperform friends noted, but no strong evidence of domination"

  • Escapism
    4

    "Many reviews emphasize relaxing, chill atmosphere and immersion in ice fishing as a form of stress relief"

  • Expectation
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  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different gear combinations, fishing spots, and techniques to improve catches"

  • Exploration
    3

    "Multiple maps and lakes encourage discovering new fishing locations"

  • Expression
    2

    "Character and equipment customization mentioned, though limited"

  • Fantasy
    1

    "Some imaginative elements like humorous fish animations and wildlife, but mostly realistic"

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Community and multiplayer mode provide social interaction, though player base is small"

  • Growth
    3

    "Learning fishing mechanics and improving skills is a key part of progression"

  • Health
    Insufficient data
  • Idle
    2

    "Game suits casual play and filling time, with some players using it as a relaxing pastime"

  • Intimacy
    Insufficient data
  • Leadership
    Insufficient data
  • Progression
    4

    "Earning money to buy better gear and unlocking achievements is a strong motivation"

  • Relaxation
    5

    "Relaxing and chill gameplay repeatedly praised as a major positive"

  • Sensation
    2

    "Enjoyment of ambient sounds, visuals, and humorous animations contributes to sensory pleasure"

  • Status
    2

    "Leaderboards and tournament rankings provide recognition among players"

  • Story
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  • Strategy
    3

    "Choosing correct gear, fishing spots, and tactics requires mental challenge"

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some thrill from catching big fish and competing in timed tournaments"

  • Value
    4

    "Many players feel the game offers good value especially at sale prices or bundles"

  • Violence
    Insufficient data
  • Survival
    1

    "Minor elements of avoiding failure in tournaments, but no survival mechanics"

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Genres

Indie, Simulation, Sports

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