Added: 11/30/2005 |
Gone Fishin: The Simulator for YouThere are many fishing simulators out there. The trend started about ten years ago and has extended through today. This is likely due to the flexibility and universal appeal of such a game. There have been on line games, hand-held systems, games for the computer, for your home game system, and even a series of stand up arcade fishing simulators. Each brings something different to the table and every person has his or her favorite, but Gone Fishin, released in 1994 is one of the more popular to come out. The game offers a story line, a variety of options, and a simplicity that makes it easy for virtually anyone to play. Those seeking fun and ease of play should play gone fishing. Gone fishin takes the best of ideas and combines them together.
Gone Fishin is a simulator in which you, the player, are an angler, or fisherman. Like in real life fishing, the object of Gone Fishin is for you to try to catch as many fish as you can in a single "day." You, the angler, travel to a river for your fishing expedition and that is where the story behind Gone Fishin begins.
As you arrive at the docs, you need fishing equipment. When you go to buy the fishing equipment, you are also given audio advice from Bill Saiff. Bill Saiff is the man credited with the development of Gone Fishin in addition to a number of other computer and hand held games. Who better to get your Gone Fishin trip advice from? While in Saiff's house, where you are getting your equipment and advice, there are trophies for a variety of fish as well as some of the greatest fishing misses around for you to see. Once you have your advice, an idea of what you are after, and the proper equipment you are really ready to play Gone Fishin.
Once you have all your equipment, you get into a boat. You travel by boat to the fishing spot you want and begin your fishing. You must keep in mind what spot you are choosing. The game also takes into account a number of other variables in your quest to catch fish. Gone Fishin takes into account the weather as well as your luck. Also, what equipment you have chosen from when you were on shore is also a factor in what you catch you your expedition. If, however, you think you might prefer some sort of derby competition, Gone Fishin offers that as well. In order to play the derby feature, though, you must activate it with a code that you can get through the game's publisher.
There are, indeed, a large number of fishing simulators out there in all the various forms. Whether you are interested in a hand held game, one for your home system, your pc, or a stand up arcade version, you know that what is most important is the game. Gone Fishin offers some of the best strategy and realistic fishing "luck" on the market today. Even with having been released some years ago, the game holds up over time very well. Kids, adults, and especially fishing enthusiasts should play Gone Fishin for a fun and easy to understand fishing simulation experience. So pick it up as soon as you can.
The sooner you hit that dock, the sooner you can get the best advice around from Bill Saiff himself. While you are there, be sure to pay careful attention to those trophies.
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