Pro Fishing Challenge is a 2004 fishing video game developed by Japanese developer Opus[2] and published by Atlus for the Xbox.[1]
| Pro Fishing Challenge | |
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| Developer(s) | Opus |
| Publisher(s) | Atlus |
| Platform(s) | Xbox |
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| Genre(s) | Fishing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
It was the first fishing game on the console to feature Xbox Live support, allowing up to eight players.[3][4]
Gameplay
editThe game features customizable characters, four lakes, and fish with different eating habits and schedules.[3]
In tournament mode, the player sets the weather and fishing location and competes online (or with an A.I. player) in a five-round tournament to see who can catch the biggest fish. In free fishing mode, there are no constraints. In each mode, the player can unlock outfits, new lakes, and other items.[5]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| GameRankings | 65.96%[6] |
| Metacritic | 62/100[7] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameSpot | 6.6/10[8] |
| GameZone | 8.0/10[9] |
| IGN | 7.2/10[1] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 6.8/10[10] |
| TeamXbox | 7.1/10[11] |
Pro Fishing Challenge received mixed reviews from critics upon release. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 62/100 based on 11 reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews."[7] On GameRankings, the game held a score of 65.96% based on 12 reviews.[6]
Game Informer said of Pro Fishing Challenge in a September 2004 review: "A foul dead fish aroma surrounds every gameplay aspect. The techniqes [sic] of casting, jigging, setting the hook, and landing the fish are miserably executed."[12]
Game Vortex described the game as "completely true to the nature of fishing and features all of the tiny nuances dropped in other games," while adding, "This makes for a deep experience, although it doesn't really make for a fun game."[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Goldstein, Hilary. "Pro Fishing Challenge". IGN. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Products". Opus. Archived from the original on March 2, 2024. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Gonzales, Mike (September 27, 2004). "Game Chronicles - Review". Game Chronicles. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Chewy (October 20, 2004). "Pro Fishing Challenge Review (Xbox)". XboxAddict. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Tucker, Ricky. "Pro Fishing Challenge On GameVortex.com". Game Vortex. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Pro Fishing Challenge for Xbox". GameRankings. Archived from the original on January 16, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Pro Fishing Challenge". Metacritic. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Ryan (September 3, 2004). "Pro Fishing Challenge Review". GameSpot. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Pro Fishing Challenge Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on June 11, 2009. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Pro Fishing Challenge". Official Xbox Magazine. October 2004. p. 74.
- ^ Nardozzi, Dale (September 3, 2004). "Pro Fishing Challenge Review (Xbox)". TeamXbox. Archived from the original on January 27, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
- ^ "Pro Fishing Challenge". Game Informer. September 2004. p. 115.