Overview
Flick Fishing is, as you probably guessed, a fishing game for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game is made by the same company that brought you the rest of the 'Flick Sports' series. Now first thing I'm going to say is I don't like fishing games. They're boring to me, to say the least. Cast the line, wait, reel the fish in, repeat. However, Flick Fishing seems to bring a bit more to the table. For whatever reason, this game makes me want to come back for more, and here's why:
First of all, as you can see in the image above, the game has lots of levels and locations (each float represents a different fishing spot). And the great thing about each level is that it's different from the rest. Rather than just having each level just look different and leave it at that, each level is unique in its own ways. The harder, deeper sea levels offers bigger fish, but they are much harder to reel in without the lines snapping. The different species of fish also varies from fishing spot to fishing spot. And I don't know if I'm crazy, but it seems that you unlock more special levels as you complete tasks in the game (the night fishing level appeared for me after doing a mission for the old man).
During the game, you are approached by a very creepy (and oddly nice) lighthouse keeper who gives you certain tasks to fulfill in order to fill up the new aquarium. And that's another great thing about this game: there's always something to keep you busy. Between catching fish for the old man, the two types of tournaments you can play and just regular fishing, you'll always have something to do (until you beat the game, that is).
Another great thing about this game is the graphics really add to the relaxing atmosphere. Between the nature sounds, and the quality rod effects, you really get the sense like you're actually out fishing in the wilderness. And unlike other fishing games, where you just cast and catch, Flick Fishing actually makes you think about your fishing. For example, different lures attract different fish, so you have to know what you're catching and what to use to attract them.
Final Thoughts
Although I'm not a huge fishing fan (I've never really been in my life, haha), I really enjoyed Flick Fishing. I think it just really felt like a well built, well put together game. I never encountered any bugs, or any frustration whatsoever, and that's a good thing. I'd have to say that this goes up there in my top iPhone games.
Final Review
Graphics - 5/5 - The game really does a great job of capturing the atmosphere of nature. The graphics are great for an iPhone game, and there aren't any graphical bugs that I encountered. Not to mention the little touches are nice (Seagulls flying around, birds walking right in front of the beach, etc.). Also, the game has good water reflections.
Gameplay- 3.5/5 - The gameplay is pretty solid, but on the harder levels I don't see how it's possible to catch any fish. Honestly, my line breaks before I can even react to start reeling it in. If there's some kind of trick to this, somebody please fill me in xD
Also, it does get a bit repetitive after a while.
Audio- 5/5 - The sound is great. Good music, good ambient sound effects, good everything. I don't see how any improvement could be made to the audio in any way.
Price- 5/5 - The fact that this game is only $0.99 is pretty awesome. It's really a great game and a steal at that price.
Overall Impression- 4/5 - The game is really fun, and for 99 cents you really don't have much to lose by getting it. Solid gameplay, solid graphics, solid audio and a great price seems like a no-brainer to me.
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