Rapala Fishing Pro Series Overrated Review (Switch)

[@ExpansionPack]

This was the most casual review ever, like talking to someone over a couple drinks about video games. Good stuff!

[@bobcole8516]

I miss those old Trophy Bass 3D games on Windows PC. They had the best quick play, no progression, no missions, no whatever, you set up a rod and lure and drive a boat around and catch fish, that simple. It had like 42 or 43 types of fish too. I’d give anything for that exact game to be remade with new graphics, it only had like 32 bit PS1 style graphics, but the lakes were to scale, you could fish entire lakes like Dale Hollow. I hate the need to do imputs, TB3D had the best tension based system where you could reel or drag or just let off, no stupid imputs. You could make it as realistic as u wanted too, you could make it to where the shadows of fish appear on top the water or turn it off, you could see the fight underwater or not, I loved it

[@drsnicol]

picked this up half price in the EU sale... its OK for short burst fun - checked your video out before I bought it and generally agree. Do think its strange they implemented motion controls for the boat but none for the casting / reeling action. Guess its because its a port and the motion controls on those sections would likely completely change the game's difficulty (one way or the other).

[@southpaw117]

I just bought this game because I realized my work had it on clearance for $9, and I wanted something different for the Switch that would also incorporate some motion controls. I only played about 10 minutes of it and I was not impressed. I'll give it more time, but I don't understand how Ocarina of Time, a game from 1998, still has a way more fun, addictive, and deeper fishing *mini* game, using purely visual cues over these elaborate interfaces, than some of these newer, focused releases.

[@Bruh-wk5tz]

Thats because this is going for realistic fishing and zelda was not. If you fished in real life you would most likely like this more

[@southpaw117]

@@Bruh-wk5tz Sure, the general approach to fishing may be more realistic with the different lures, equipment, locations, and actions you can perform, but the core gameplay is nothing more than following UI cues. Just look at some of the actions you have to perform during the different stages of catching a fish. I mean, following quick-time events to attract fish? Keeping the fish within an arbitrary grid to gain bonus reel-in speed at the tap of a button? No real visual clues as to how the fish is moving relative to your position besides a distance meter on the bottom? No close-range final struggle, just move that UI element to the left of the screen and the fish is caught? Is that what you consider realistic fishing? In Zelda, it was all about learning how to wiggle the lure properly to invoke interest, controlling the rod in all sorts of different ways to ensure the tagged fish doesn't break free, and you still have to consider the right time of day in order to be the most effective. If you were to completely disable the UI in Rapala, would it still be as playable? Zelda uses zero UI cues to tell you how well you're doing. It's all in the visual performance, in the controller's feedback, and your skill to combat the fish's struggle. Its fishing is immersive to me as a result and I could easily lose track of time trying to catch bigger and bigger fish. Rapala is like playing DDR x Fatal Frame and I quickly lose all interest after the first catch or two.

[@Bruh-wk5tz]

southpaw117 gotta love how your dumbass responded with that stupid fucking essay. Do you respond to every question with stupid fucking essays like this? Fuck you.

[@southpaw117]

@@Bruh-wk5tz Your name suits you well. Sorry for wanting a discussion with someone whose attention span has been ruined by social media and shitty games.

[@rootyrootyson2175]

@@southpaw117 For what it's worth, I absolutely loved reading your 'stupid fucking essay'. Wish I could write half as passionately on things I care about. I just started playing Rapala but rather fancy knocking it on the head for some OoT now.

[@itsfurty]

Thanks for this review! Been struggling with trying to figure out which fishing game to purchase on the Switch

[@spid3rchick]

Thank you for your honest review! I was on the fence, but now I'm sold! My fiance is a fisherman and he loves competing online with strangers for mobile games. He likes fishing video games, so I am pretty sure he'll love it and become addicted to it! 😊

[@Goochbag8]

You are criminally under rated.

[@claytontrost122]

You must not be a fisherman because that boat looks real

[@TechWithSean]

outdoors tv - especially the way I drive ‘em 🤣

[@samuelmorado70]

5 bucks 10/3/19 on eShop

[@Drew_K.79.]

1.99 now 7/25/24 on eShop

[@richrichfl]

Just bought it for $3! Dope game, dope review 👍🏼

[@Cisstopher]

U still liking it a couple weeks later? I'm looking at getting it

[@LupoAndy]

I only like fishing games where you can see the fishes battling underwater, while reeling in. I liked the Konami Bass games on the PSX, the Rapala game on the 360 with the fishing controller and now this on the XB1 and the Switch.

[@saylesh]

Nice review. I think I can live with the ugly graphics, since the game looks enjoyable. I use to jam Championship Bass on the PS1 back in the day, so looking for something perhaps similar to that, and this is on sale for $5 at the moment, so it’s a easy buy

[@JIMMYSBN]

Got it today for 4,99€...a bargain! On sale right now on Nintendo e shop

[@nitsuanomrah6997]

They need to make a fishing game where u cast with the joy con and reel in with the analog stick

[@RedJerk5]

They do

[@BigMacOrange]

@@RedJerk5 which ones?

[@RedJerk5]

@@BigMacOrange Bass Pro Shops "The Strike" controller + game

[@mp-ov1dy]

$2 in the eShop right now. I bought it yesterday and it's pretty addicting 👍

[@koryandrews1665]

Nabbed this game up for $5 on the eShop, not a bad deal at all! And I enjoy the core game play.

[@davislong9476]

Will they ever have a new game ?

[@tantoonie0]

$5 on sale in the eShop right now.

[@KosmasMJpec]

Is it good?

[@lexc.7991]

Does anyone know if, as far as fishing information, is the game accurate? Do you have to know a lot about fishing to enjoy playing this game?

[@stealthrabbit3423]

Pretty accurate I played around 20 hours its pretty fun

[@jihlnabaat6329]

then is it worth 4.99

[@rhl2macwan]

I just got it for £1.79 and it’s not bad

[@wolfpacak47]

2.82 with credits and sale lol

[@BTiLL21]

You have basically sold me to buy this game

[@HasanAslan]

Joycon motion controls ?

[@quietprofessional3608]

Ok ok. Gonna buy this game on sale for $11.99 depending on this review. Hope it's a good review

[@knowledgeseeker4116]

That's why I came here too. 🙂

[@justinm4348]

Where is it on sale at? I might get it for PS4. Its currently $20

[@quietprofessional3608]

@@justinm4348 on the Switch for $12. I think until May 8th if I remember right. I bought it but haven't tried it yet

[@bobbyturkalino2026]

Grabbed it for $7.49 yesterday for my switch haven't tried it yet

[@sirianhowell3887]

I have Rapala Pro Series for the PS4

[@nickandlucy]

I bought it for 1.99

[@Daveosbeatz]

Just got it for 5$ thanx

[@shesaidshewaslvl18]

happy new year

[@bradlyoverrated7223]

And a Happy New Year to you too!

[@donaldmingojr.8261]

How ugly is it?

[@CARLHAYES1979]

So it's absolutely nothing like real fishing then?

[@tangoechobravo806]

My guy was going 65mph+ head on into an ugly ass 65 and over senior. Jesus.

[@sO_RoNerY]

Looks meh.

[@What_Fred_Said]

I hate these games where you have to buy\earn different gear! I just want to fish! Why make it complicated.

[@arthurmorgan7086]

Evening different gear gives you an incentive to play. And if you like to just fish then you should naturally earn them

[@federicoparetta9868]

This game sucks. Horrible