Right now, gaming ‘s got a brand new fad. Namely, simulation games which haven’t just jumped the shark, they’ve done a 900 Benihana while setting themselves on fire thanks to recently announced titles such as Rock Simulator and Grass Simulator. Bugger that flavour of the month. It’s time to go outside. It’s time to drop a line and seize the carp. In other words, it’s time to go fishing.
Yes, the noble art of dropping a sinker and reeling in a fat one (Not to be confused with Friday night pub crawls), is once again looking to make a splash on the gaming front. Just for the Halibut, the team behind Train Simulator plans to lure in gamers with their title. Here’s the official synopsis and trailer:
In Dovetail Games Fishing, players will tackle every step in the fishing experience, starting with the selection of equipment and rigs based on the type of fishing and objective. Players will then survey their preferred location then take to the waters edge to prepare their gear. Using an intuitive new casting and reeling mechanism termed ‘Total Cast Control’, players can then test their skills by finding, attracting, catching and landing the fish.
Initially specialising in fishing for carp, Dovetail Games Fishing will quickly expand to include a multitude of popular fishing types, including bass and fly-fishing, across a variety of locations around the world.
I’m a particularly skilled master baiter, so I’m actually keen to try this out and not have some jackass from local government tapping me on my shoulder and demanding to see my permit. Plus this way, I might actually catch something for once. Now if you guys can think of any better fish puns for these stories, please let minnow.
Last Updated: July 7, 2014
Skwissgar Skwigelf
July 7, 2014 at 12:08
I could tell just by the title this would be one written by Darryn.
Rince&pop
July 7, 2014 at 12:08
You called?
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 7, 2014 at 12:23
Smashing
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
July 7, 2014 at 12:37
I thought the exact same thing hahahahaha
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
July 7, 2014 at 13:16
Wow. Look where the cannon is positioned… and it’s going off! o_O
Jonah Cash
July 7, 2014 at 12:09
I am a regular fisherman, and I remember quite a few bass fishing games that I played back in the day. Now I have my own rubberduck, so I just go to a dam whenever I want and catch me some fish. So no need for a sim anymore…. Oh wait I live in Cape Town, the weather here has been crap for almost a full year!! I have been out on a dam 5 times this year and that is just scandelous!!! If it isn’t the wind it is the rain….
Gavin Mannion
July 7, 2014 at 12:29
serves you right for voting DA…. Reverse News24 comments 🙂
Sith JJ
July 7, 2014 at 12:30
That’s why it’s going so badly here.
What have you done!!? This country is….and it’s your fault….and you terrible….. and you and you and you! 😉
Ragnar Lothbrook
July 7, 2014 at 15:45
You can go there, just don’t make eye contact with the comments section. That may be the fastest way to spoil a good mood. It reminds me of MSSA articles 😉
Sith JJ
July 8, 2014 at 08:34
Yes dude. That’s so damn true.
You take one look at that comments section and it pretty much ruins your mood.
Jonah Cash
July 7, 2014 at 12:51
Hahahaha!!! You are just angry because Zoe referred to you as @La xygamerz on twitter after you gave her one of your deconstructed bloody mary’s!!!
Sith JJ
July 7, 2014 at 12:20
Does it come with beer?
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 7, 2014 at 12:23
Does it come with goats?
Sith JJ
July 7, 2014 at 12:29
Does it come with intelligent fish that swim away?
Sageville
July 7, 2014 at 12:37
OMG the fish AI must be insane in this game!
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 7, 2014 at 12:41
LOOOL
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 7, 2014 at 12:41
Hahaha
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
July 7, 2014 at 12:35
get out your rod and let your tackle hang in the water
Sageville
July 7, 2014 at 12:36
I’m baffled that people have time for fishing when there is soo much to do in rock simulator…
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 7, 2014 at 12:37
Sounds like a perfect game for the WiiU.
Admiral Chief Fairburne
July 7, 2014 at 12:41
I’d play that
Lourens Jordaan
July 7, 2014 at 12:49
You fishing for compliments now Darryn? What platforms will this be fished from?
FoxOneZA
July 7, 2014 at 12:54
Can you throw a rock into the pond?
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
July 7, 2014 at 13:15
If the opening logo doesn’t go “Dove Tail! Woohooo!” then they really missed a great opportunity.
Anon A Mouse
July 7, 2014 at 13:20
I never knew you needed a permit to be a master baiter. You learn something new everyday.
Lourens Jordaan
July 7, 2014 at 14:07
Without a permit it’s called jail-bait.
Ngoc Anh
July 7, 2014 at 18:51
Pirate King….