Fishing Game Reviews

We have tested out some of the top fishing games for various consoles and offer our opinion for each game. Select a game below to see the full review.

  • Xbox 360 - The Strike » An exceptionally well thought-out fishing game that is sure to please both professional and amateur anglers.
  • PSP - Rapala Trophies » A truly a remarkable fishing game that allows you to bring the experience of fishing everywhere you go.
  • Wii - Hooked! Again: Real Motion Fishing » If you are looking for a great fishing game, this is a waste of time. Move on to a different one. Fast!
  • PS3 - Rapala Fishing Frenzy » Rapala Fishing Frenzy tries to take the excitement and intrigue of fishing into the home, but the lack of features and required skill make it miss its mark.

Why Do People Play Fishing Games?

As much as you would like to, sometimes you can't always get out and go enjoy a beautiful day on the water. Occasionally, there may be times when the weather is disagreeable, or any number of other situations could prevent you from going fishing. However, there are many fishing games that can help recreate the experience of fishing. Some of the games can even be played with friends. There are quite a few games out there that offer co-op play, with one or more friends, and even online play where you can compete in fishing tournaments against people all over the world.

It can be a lot of fun to play against friends and enjoy fishing video games on your computer or home console like the Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3.

Finding Fishing Games

It can be very simple to find fishing games. You can even download or play fishing games for free on a variety of different websites. If you do not actually have a video game system, you can just search online and you will find there is a variety of free computer fishing games available. You can download fishing games so they are stored on your computer, or there are sites that feature flash fishing games that you can play online with Adobe Flash Player.

There are even games available on some mobile phones. Some handheld systems such as the Sony PSP or Nintendo DS offer fishing games for the avid fishing fans to play almost anywhere, from waiting in the doctor's office, to just relaxing in your backyard - the possibilities for enjoying fishing on the go are endless.

Do you want to feel the thrill of having a massive great white on your line? Try out the shark fishing games being made now that give you an extreme fishing experience with the ocean's largest predator.

Get Into Fishing Action

With the video game system Wii, for those who feel games don't come close enough to the actual thing, players can even go through the actual physical motions of fishing. From casting your line to battling the fish, you will get the full fishing experience with the Wii's motion capturing controller.

There are modes of online play, such as the ones featured on Xbox Live and PS3 that allow you to play fishing games with people all over the world, share your scores, compare your biggest fish, compete in tournaments, and even take pictures of the prize catch. The beauty of all of these games is that all these things can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Even Kids Can Have A Blast Fishing At Home

Fishing games are not only for fishermen who are not able to get away to their favorite fishing spot, there are also fishing games that are geared towards children and feature ways to learn as well. There are a number of different learning techniques from learning numbers to recognized words and vowel sounds included in these games, and it all goes along with an enjoyable pastime - fishing.

Kids have so much fun fishing that it really makes sense to get them involved and show them a great time with a game since most of the time they know the game systems even better than adults. They are sure to have a blast, learn about a sport they might love in the future and really have some bonding time with you if you care to share the digital experience with them.

After all, these are the future fishing men and women of the world so we want to do our best to make sure they know the ropes and have fun with our favorite sport.

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