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Afishing video game is agenre ofvideo games in which the player conducts virtualrecreational fishing, usually in the form ofangling and/orfishing tournaments.[1]
Considered a subset ofsports video games, and although not as prolific as other genres, fishing video games have historically been popular[2] and have been released inarcade,console,PC andmobile platforms.
Gone Fishin' (1977) developed by William Engel is considered to be the very first fishing video game.[3]Fishing Derby (1980) byDavid Crane was released three years later for theAtari 2600, and is the first fishing video game to incorporate graphics.[3][4]
"Fish games" also refers to a type of arcaderedemption game involving shooting fish. These games first appeared around 2005 in China. These games also became popular in the United States in the mid-2010s, starting in the Pacific rim before spreading in popularity. The legal status of these games has been disputed in many countries and states due to gambling issues, and association with organized crime.[5][6][7][8]
Most fishing games feature a wide variety offisheries,game fish species, andtackles and otherparaphernalia such asrods,baits/lures,reels andboats.
The gameplay of fishing games usually revolves around acquiring/choosing adequate baits/lures,casting,hooksetting in reaction to on-screen signals, along with some sort ofbutton pressing combination or the use of specializedgame controller to reel in the fish.[9] In-gamescoring is often determined by the cumulative "weight" of the fish caught in a single fishing session, sometimes with added bonus points given for the capture of trophy fish as well as quicker catches and performing special manoeuvres.[citation needed]
Minigames of fishing are also common inside largeraction-adventure games. Examples of fishing minigames can be seen in theLegend of Zelda series,Pokémon games,Red Dead Redemption 2, and many others.Open world games often include fishing mechanics as an optional gameplay feature.[10][9] This is especially common insimulation videogames, where fishing is required to complete collections, fulfill missions, and obtaining crafting ingredients.[9] Fishing games are a common element in mostfarm life sim games, going back to the originalHarvest Moon onSNES.
Manygaming consoles incorporate the use of additional accessories to play fishing video games.[citation needed] Examples of such accessories include theSega Dreamcast reel and rod, theWii Rod, and theTsuricon 64[broken anchor].[11] These accessories are often sold in licensed packages with fishing video games, although unlicensed accessories do exist.[citation needed]
Like Dragster, Fishing Derby is memorable for its ingenuity, as a first take on a popular sport in a video game.
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