The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing (2020)
- Developer
- Dovetail Games
- Publisher
- Dovetail Games - Fishing
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Simulation, Sports, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.7 of 5, 372 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 8.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Sitting quietly by the water, waiting for a strike, then suddenly fighting a massive fish with tense, strategic controls.
relaxingpatienttensestrategicimmersiverealisticcompetitivepeaceful
What players say
Players call it the most realistic fishing sim for the patience and preparation it demands, but note weak graphics and a forced email sign-up to progress. Some complain tournaments feel rigged, while others love the challenge of fish that fight hard, spit hooks and change directions. Long-time players say Dovetail stopped supporting the game, leaving it with limited venues.
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