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A fishing video game is a genre of video games in which the player conducts virtual recreational fishing, usually in the form of angling and/or fishing tournaments.[1]
Considered a subset of sports video games, and although not as prolific as other genres, fishing video games have historically been popular[2] and have been released in arcade, console, PC and mobile platforms.
History
Gone Fishin' (1977) developed by William Engel is considered to be the very first fishing video game.[3] Fishing Derby (1980) by David Crane was released three years later for the Atari 2600, and is the first fishing video game to incorporate graphics.[3][4]
"Fish games" also refers to a type of arcade redemption 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]
Gameplay
Most fishing games feature a wide variety of
The gameplay of fishing games usually revolves around acquiring/choosing adequate baits/lures,
Fishing minigames
Accessories
Many
References
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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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- ^ The Five Best Fishing Mini-games
- ^ Dreamcast Fishing Games: Ultimate Guide