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Great Fun!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

My husband and I are enjoying this game so much that we're keeping it instead of giving it to the grand children! (We'll buy another) I just wish my husband would quit winning all the time!

very disappointing

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I am very disappointed in this game and am looking for a better one the whole family can enjoy. The graphics are antiquated and there is much to read and do before getting started. The grandfather's head just keeps "talking" at you and giving much direction. It is impossible for my younger children to play on their own. My husband is fine with it, but it is not enjoyable for the kids.

Very Addictive!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

GENERAL: This is by far the most played game in my household. As other folks have mentioned, the graphics are basic (except for the fish, which are pretty real) but look nice. The controllers are easy to use once you get used to them. You can use your thumb on the knob on the nunchuck or just shake or wind your nunchuck hand to reel in the fish. The nunchuck is pretty motion sensitive. I've lost a couple fish by inadvertently pushing my hair out of my face or itching my nose while fighting a big one. My advice: itch and scratch with your wii-mote hand!! The wii-mote (rod) controls are easy to get used to as well. What I've found (but can't impart on my 5 year old) is that you need to hold your rod up just like when you're fishing for real. NOTE: we bought two rod adapters and have found them to be USELESS and they inhibit play (the wii-mote can't make contact with the sensor bar when you're using the adapter).

GAME PLAY: Pros - there are 100 types of fish you can catch in multiple locales. There are lots of bait options and some of the fish give you a run for your money. (After lenghty battles and pulling in a several hundred pound tuna, or after catching a new type of fish, I've been known to pump my arm and yell "oh yeah! you know it!") The feel of the game is great. Between the sound effects and graphics, you actually feel like you're pulling something in. And the timer keeps a realistic count of how long it would take to reel a big one in. Tournament play is great. I love standing on the beach and going head to head. Cons - I made it to "Fishing Master" with credits rolling after less than 10 hours of game play and only catching 1/3 of the possible fish. You just have to win all of the tournaments and they are not the least bit competitive. I hoped they would get progressively harder but they don't.

All in all this is a fun one. Even though you get to be a fishing master quickly, there are 100 fish to catch and a lot of them are really hard to catch so there's a lot of game time in this one. Plus, being able to have 4 players go head-to-head in a tourney is great fun!

Great Family Oriented and Great Fishing Game

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

First off - im in the older generation - my fiance and I picked this game up and have to say it is a total blast to play - granted the graphics are not top of the line - but the excitement of fighting a fish on your line is amazing- I was thinking of getting sega fishing or hooked but took this to try it out and am glad i did- yes its arcady and yes cartoony but still the most fun i have had on the wii to date- it really gets intense when you hook a fish - i hope they make a second one that would include multi player over wi fi -

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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