Call of the Wild: The Angler
a game by | Expansive Worlds |
Platform: | PC (2022) |
Editor Rating: | 8/10, based on 1 review |
User Rating: | 6.0/10 - 2 votes |
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See also: | Simulator Games, Nature Games, Environmental Games, Hunting Games, Fishing Games |
If you mentioned that there was an open-world adventure game about fishing, you might raise an eyebrow. But think about it - the whole concept of the sport suits that kind of gameplay. Call of the Wild: The Angler believes the same, creating a title where an open world's exploratory and adventurous prowess synchronizes with the budding fisherman's desired qualities.
Fishing games are usually pretty static; there's no lie there. However, Call of the Wild: The Angler aims to take fishing gameplay to new horizons, incorporating open-world adventure mechanics such as discovering new fishing spots, developing characters' angler skills, and sharing experiences with friends. It would seem like overzealous gameplay for such a straightforward sport, but that doesn't take away from the intrigue.
How Much is the Fish?
Jumping into the world of Call of the Wild: The Angler, you'll realize there's a serious effort to incorporate the fishing sport into a AAA game style. The open world is incredibly crafted, with realistic landscapes donning every angle of your view. Before you even think about fishing, players will have their jaws dropped at the looming mountains, great lakes, and lush greenery set around the environment.
The visuals are stunning and make the game worth exploring alone. But we forget that the world is only meant to supplement the game's core mechanics - become the best fisherman you can be. Players will create a custom character that will aspire to be a master angler, traveling the open world by any means possible to find the perfect fishing spots.
Naturally, Call of the Wild: The Angler is a relaxing trip through the pristine wilderness. However, that leaves the question of whether the fishing mechanics create some compelling gameplay. The sheer number of fish with individual behavioral traits and catching objectives make fishing surprisingly captivating. Players will have to develop their characters by earning new bait, hooks, and lures to be able to see the more challenging fish.
But we can't forget that Call of the Wild: The Angler is a fishing game and that the traits of the actual sport follow gameplay. Players will have to have a lot of patience, prepare to become frustrated, and eventually realize there's not much going on besides sitting around and waiting for a bite. Some gamers will find the experience fantastic, while others may get bored relatively quickly.
When You Fish Upon a Star
There's a colossal amount of effort put into Call of the Wild: The Angler as the ultimate fishing game. It's driving to be a title that appeals to fishermen and the gaming populace. The game's composition succeeds in that mission to a degree, arguably surpassing similarly driven titles like Fishing Planet.
Alas, as aforementioned, the game still finds limitations set by what you can do in the sport. There's plenty of diversity in fish, challenge, and items, but ultimately, it's the same mechanics over and over again. It won't be long before casual players get bored, even with the vast open world available to explore. However, we'd still say that Call of the Wild: The Angler is worth a go!
Round-Up - Pros & Cons
Pros:
- A beautiful open world that redefines the fishing game genre
- High degrees of customization
- An extensive number of unique fish, each with their catching challenges
Cons:
- Fishing gameplay becomes repetitive after a while
- Prior fishing experience would help me understand mechanics better
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System requirements:
- PC compatible
- Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP