World of Fishing

World of Fishing is a large-scale online fishing simulator that lets you create an angler, travel to well-known waters, and fish alongside players from around the globe. It focuses on patient, methodical casting and reeling, with progression tied to what you catch and how well you handle each fight on the line.

Publisher: Insel Games
Playerbase: Shut Down
Type: Simulator
Release Date: November 03, 2015
Shut Down Date: July 31, 2017
Pros: +Huge variety of fish species to target. +Runs well on modest PCs. +Relaxing jazz-style music. +Beginner-friendly tutorial coverage.
Cons: -Deliberately slow tempo that will not suit everyone. -Limited depth in character creation.

Overview

World of Fishing Overview

World of Fishing aims to capture the rhythm of real angling in an accessible MMO-style format. After setting up your character, you choose tackle and gear, then head out to scenic fishing spots modeled after recognizable destinations. The core loop is straightforward: cast, wait for a bite, then manage the struggle once something is hooked. Landing fish is not just a quick-time event, it is a small resource-management exercise where you balance line tension against the fish’s stamina to avoid snapping the line or losing the catch.

The game supports a broad range of content for collectors and completionists. It includes 30 notable fishing locations and more than 360 fish species to pursue, encouraging players to move around as they unlock new areas and equipment. Successful catches award experience, which represents your angling know-how and gradually opens up better gear and additional destinations. Since this is built as a social experience, you can chat while you fish, compare results, and set up friendly competitions to see who can land the biggest prize.

World of Fishing Key Features:

  • Customization – create a personal look by picking up outfits and accessories through the in-game store.
  • Competitions –go head-to-head with other anglers to prove who can pull in the largest catch.
  • Various Locations –visit famous waters worldwide, with 30 distinct spots available to explore.
  • Level Up –gain experience through successful fishing and unlock additional equipment and new places to cast.
  • Quests –add structure beyond free fishing by taking on NPC requests that ask for specific fish.

World of Fishing Screenshots

World of Fishing Featured Video

World of Fishing - Official Open Beta Trailer

Full Review

World of Fishing Review

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Links

World of Fishing Links

World of Fishing Official Site

System Requirements

World of Fishing System Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Operating System: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
CPU: Intel Pentium (2.6 GHz)/ AMD Athlon 64 (2.6 GHz)
Video Card: GeForce 9400 GT (512 RAM)/ Radeon 4350 (512 RAM)
RAM: 2 GB
Hard Disk Space: 1 GB

Music

World of Fishing Music & Soundtrack

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Additional Info

World of Fishing Additional Information

Developer: MasangSoft

Announcement Date: June, 2015

Closed Beta: June 29, 2015
Open Beta: November 03, 2015

Steam Release Date: September 06, 2016

Shut Down Date: July 31, 2017

Development History / Background:

World of Fishing was created by Korean developer MasangSoft. The project was first revealed in June, 2015, followed by a Closed Beta that began on June 29, 2015 and ran for 14 days. The game then moved into Open Beta on November 03, 2015. MasangSoft, founded in 2004, is also known for titles such as Ace Online and DK Online. World of Fishing later arrived on Steam on September 06, 2016. Service concluded on July 31, 2017, ending the game’s run after roughly 18 months online.