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Wii Fishing in somewhat shallow waters

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 10 / 12
Date: September 28, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Fishing Master graphically speaking is kind of on the kiddy anime side of things, bright colors big eyed characters and simplistic graphics.
On the control side of things winding your nunchuck like a reel and flicking the wiimote side to side feels like fishing a little and after the intial (pat your head rub your belly) feeling of the 2 controls being used together becomes all too easy. The unlockable fish, bait and fishing spots will keep you coming back to capture the STAR EEL and many other outlandish fish, what would have really helped this game is some adjustments to gameplay as you progress to bigger bodies of water and fish. Good in short 20 min gaming sessions the controls are just simple enough for kids to grasp and have enough of an edge for adult gamers to enjoy a few rounds. The best moments in fishing master are when you pull your fish out of the water and see what specimen you have hooked. Mildy addictive at first the fun wears off after a few days in solo mode, making the multiplayer fishing derby the only thing that adds any replay value here. This is a good rental until the Wii gets some deeper fishing titles for certain and possibly a good gift for young anglers with a Wii who don't live near any fishing holes.

Fun and ridiculously addicting

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 25 / 25
Date: October 01, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game on a Friday. My Monday morning I had fishing wrist. The only Wii fishing I had tried prior was the fishing game in Wii Play. This is nothing like Wii Play fishing.

This game is very cartoony and the graphics are not that great, aside from the fish. You start out as a fishing novice whose grandfather wants you to work hard to become a fishing master. The grandfather talks way too much but offers you tips to improve. As you progress throughout the game, you can buy new kinds of bait, new poles and open new fishing spots where you can catch bigger and bigger fish. There are over 100 different types of fish you can catch in this game. Once you hook them you need to reel them in. Sometimes the smallest fish can create the most intense battles when you try to reel them in.

You compete in tournaments to increase your levels in the game. They aren't very challenging (so far) but do open up new places to fish. Your pet dog will find you new bait and maps to fishing spots along the way.

All I can say is I jumped up and down when I caught a 587 lb. Yellowfin Tuna and played until 2:30 a.m. the day I bought this game. Yesterday I planned to just play for 30 minutes or so, but ended up playing for 7 straight hours. This game is for some reason ridiculously fun and when you reel in a rare red fish it's actually exciting.

I have had the most fun playing this out of all the Wii games I have purchased, and it's even a fairly cheap one! I can see a whole family having a grand evening of fishing playing this. I'm not a hardcore gamer by any means, just a 32 year old woman who enjoys Wii fishing.

Unassuming Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Excellent game for me and my 6 year old to play together. The kids can start reeling in the small-fry fish right away, and there is enough nuance and skill required to keep the adults going after the whoppers! My 6 year old picked this out and I wasn't expecting much. This one gets played more than any other in my house. Good, solid Gameplay.

Very addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 8
Date: January 11, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My 8yr old son and I are not serious gamers but do love to fish. This was the only game he asked for with his new Wii and I was a bit hesitant with the purchase. Luckily it has been a HUGE hit. We have played this game non stop since getting it for Christmas. He got numerous other highly rated Wii games but this one is by far our favorite. He quickly got to be a fishing master by winning tournaments as we got access to more islands but we are now only 2 fish away (out of 140+ varieties) of completing our fishing log. We just can't wait to see what fish we bring in next. We have been playing in the mode where you can see the fish shadows in the water but once we complete the entire game, we will turn off the shadows and the challenge will be greater to land all of the fish. We have also found that it is almost as much fun to watch the other person fish as it is to fish yourself. The anticipation of the next catch is completely addictive. I've sat down many time to fish for 30 minutes and have to drag myself away hours later.

The fighting action and bait needed to catch many species of fish are very close to reality (those trout fight like crazy for small freshwater fish!). There are a few of the Rare fish that are not real but they are entertaining to see once you land them.

Yes, the graphics aren't the greatest but who cares. If you love to fish, you will love this game.

Fishing Master

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 13, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I bought this game for a Christmas present for my boyfriend's 3 year old nephew who is an avid fisher! Going by the rating, I thought he would be able to play it. It was really hard for him to get used to the game. It was difficult to learn the steps in order to reel a fish in and cast. It looks like a great game and the older kids and adults had a lot of fun playing it. I would say this game is for kids 6 and up.

Fun, Realistic, Addictive

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is an outstanding family game. The graphics are "cute" enough to appeal to everyone in the family, particularly younger ones. The controls are very realistic, just like real fishing. Your timing on your casts can make or break a good cast just like real fishing. Using the Nunchuck to reel in the catch adds to the realism. Each fish is unique in their "struggle" to land them. Pull too hard and your line breaks. Not enough tension and you loose your fish. The choice of fishing locations, rods, baits, and the many different kinds and sizes of fish make this game refreshing and fun each time you play it. This game really is a blast!

Very Fun!!!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Got this for my 5 year old son because he really likes fishing. We are both having a great time playing this game. He was able to pick up the controls in about 15 minutes. It is pretty cool that you can hook a fish right away instead of having to wait around for a bite like on some other fishing games. The graphics are not very good but who cares when the game is so much fun to play. Using the Numchuck to reel in a fish feels very realistic. This game is a great value for the $29 price.

Simply fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: January 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This budget title is surprisingly entertaining. Despite N64-era graphics and generic anime characters, the gameplay is fun and addictive. Mastering casting and reeling took only a couple tries, and doesn't require a lot of finesse or remote-waggling. The game makes no attempt to be a hardcore realistic fishing sim, and that's the fun. There's plenty of variables like seasons, bait, and location to affect your catch, but not so much that it's overwhelming. Tournaments, quests, and the challenge of catching all the rare fish should keep you busy for many hours. It's a shame there's no multiplayer co-operative mode for the full game, only a head-to-head minigame. A good pick for the price, and fans of Wii Sports will probably enjoy this one.

Fishing Master

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

As a fan of the Old Black Bass, I ahve to say i was hooked after playing. I have been known to play for up to 3 hours at a time - until my arms hurt. It is fun, and you actually catch a lot fish. My 6 year old has trouble with the controls but also likes it.

Best Fishing Game for the Wii

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 09, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is my favorite fishing game for the Wii. You can fish in different areas, buy bait, new equipment, enter tournaments etc. Plus you get a really cute dog companion that gets really excited when you have hooked a big fish. The reason I ordered it from amazon was because it was sold out in all my local stores.

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