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The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2020

Should you play it?

Take on the hunt of a lifetime as you target and pursue monster-sized fish around the world. You’re set, waiting…. The line tightens, your alarm screams, the fish is on and the battle commences!

What works

  • Realistic and immersive fishing mechanics
  • Multiple diverse lakes and fish species
  • Good value for price with substantial content
  • Relaxing and contemplative gameplay
  • Optional multiplayer competitions

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited technical polish and bugs reported
  • Fps locked at 30 (patch planned for 60)
  • Lack of tutorial forcing some players to learn manually
  • Limited social and cooperative features
  • Some repetitive fish behavior and limited innovation

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The Catch: Carp & Coarse Fishing: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Survival, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status, Cooperation.

Last update: 23/08/2026