Ultimate Fishing Simulator - A role-playing fishing

The collaboration between Play Way and Ultimate Games is renewed in this new project called Ultimate Fishing Simulator. From the name it is clear that it is indeed a sport fishing simulator, which however has the merit of distancing itself from the usual mechanics and proposing some interesting news.

Ultimate Fishing Simulator belongs to a videogame category that has often reserved many disappointments. It must be said that translating the human passion for fishing into a video game is by no means a trivial undertaking. In fact, finding a fishing simulator that offers the right mix between the typical dead times of fishing and the emphasis of catching is very complicated.

The game presents itself, at first glance, in a very classic mode. We start with the choice of the fishing spot in the first and only available setting.

After the selection of the difficulty we will be able to arm ourselves with cane and try our hand at the first casts in the lake. You can choose whether to play alone or in the company of other users. It will also be possible to set the language preference of the players to be hosted in the game.

The view will be strictly first person, with the fishing rod in the foreground. The minimal and clean interface makes the view of the fishing site serene and relaxing, while the good graphic rendering and the solid technical sector complete the work, framing a really pleasant glance. For being an early access game.

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Once we have our line in the water, we will also be able to enjoy a nice view of the bait, (not very suitable for simulation), but still very nice to see. Although the behavior of the fish is not exactly the emblem of fidelity with the natural counterpart.

The progression system towards the end game is new to the genre, and offers potentially brilliant ideas. From the early stages of pure fishing we realize that we will have to manage two macro categories:

• Experience: Obtained by releasing freshly caught fish

• Money: obtainable by selling your prey

With experience you will level up, and it will be possible to unlock new equipment, locations, up to the license for sea fishing.

Mere money, on the other hand, will serve just as much to be able to afford the right baits at the right times, and always guarantee us the best chance of catching the perfect fish.

The system closely resembles that used in classic RPGs, where experience is the lifeblood to achieve results in the game. Although in this case it does not directly affect our character's abilities, it is the key to proceeding towards more fruitful and compelling places.

It is evident the excellent work done so far by the development team. While not a final version of the game, Ultimate Fishing Simulator is playable and enjoyable with very few limitations or issues.

Leaving aside some really negligible bugs and glitch really negligible, you will find yourself in your hand an excellent product, which certainly, once all the development phases have been completed, will prove to be a leading exponent of the genre.

After a few good hours of play, the system shows the side to a feeling of repetition inevitable for the genre. But nothing good post launch support can't cure.

Vote 8/10