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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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 -

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!

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