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Webfishing (stylized in all caps as WEBFISHING) is a social fishing video game created by indie developer lamedeveloper. Originally released on itch.io in 2022 as part of Goodgis' Autumn Game Jam,[2] the game was remade for its Steam release[3] on October 12, 2024.[4] The game is described as a "multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game" by its developer.[1]
| Webfishing | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | lamedeveloper |
| Publisher(s) | lamedeveloper |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
| Release | October 11, 2024[1] |
| Genre(s) | Fishing game |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer video game |
In Webfishing, players control an animal avatar in a 3D world to catch different types of fish. Catching fish earns the player cash, either by completing quests or selling the fish, which can be used to upgrade fishing gear or buy items used to customize the avatar.[3]
The game has been favorably compared to the Animal Crossing series.[3][5] By the first week of its Steam release, it had received "overwhelmingly positive" reviews.[4]
Gameplay
editIn Webfishing, players join or host small online servers[5] where they can perform various social activities, such as fishing, metal detecting, and playing guitar. The game has described as a sandbox.[6] Players can earn cash used to buy items by selling caught fish and completing quests, and this cash is used to customize the player avatar or buy better equipment.[3]
Fishing is done through a minigame that only requires the player to hold down the left mouse button to reel in a catch, occasionally clicking when prompted. Players can also purchase a "fishing buddy" that will automatically catch fish over time. Caught items are not limited just to fish, as a player may catch trash or other marine animals like snails.[3]
Aside from the standard gameplay loop of fishing to complete collections, there are several secrets in the game world, including rare fish obtained through the use of special bait or during specific events.[7]
Reception
editWebfishing has received "overwhelmingly positive" reviews on Steam[5] and has been favorably received by journalists at Rock Paper Shotgun[3] and PC Gamer. After the first week of its release, the game had received over 3,000 reviews, with 98% of them being positive, and had a peak player count of 10,000.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Webfishing". Metacritic. October 11, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Sarmiento, Charlene (August 20, 2024). "WEBFISHING Returns After Two Years". Game8. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Caldwell, Brendan (October 14, 2024). "Fishing games don't come much cuter than the Animal Crossing style island of Webfishing". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Prescott, Shaun (October 13, 2024). "Five new Steam games you probably missed (October 14, 2024)". PC Gamer. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c Brosofsky, Ben (October 19, 2024). "Animal Crossing Fans Shouldn't Miss This "Overwhelmingly Positive" Rated New Game". ScreenRant. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Bolding, Johnathan (October 20, 2024). "Here's an adorable, cozy little multiplayer chatroom fishing game". PC Gamer. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ Newell, Adam (October 18, 2024). "All Webfishing secrets". Dot Esports. Retrieved October 18, 2024.