FISHING GAMES
Another sport with massive appeal is fishing. Games designers have tapped into this with a variety of offerings, wherein players are offered the chance to go deep sea fishing or 'battle with countless schools of bass...win tournaments...and discover a treasure trove of hidden secrets that may lead you to the legendary big mouth bass.'This type of sports computer game seems to hold a strong allure for young and old alike. Fishing is itself an addictive pursuit and the computer version seems no different. However, as with so much in today's world, the pervasive tentacles of marketing are never far away.
For example, one of the top-rated fishing games is Rapala Tournament Fishing by Activision. Now, Rapala is a leading manufacturer of angling supplies, famous especially for its lures. No surprise, then, that the only lures available in the game are of this brand. Reviewers log their disappointment with this. Similar stuff is on offer from Cabella, the renowned outdoor outfitter. Their hunting and fishing game offers players the opportunity to, among other things, 'visit the local hunting store and choose from thousands of authentic gear options that could mean the difference between survival and demise.'
Nevertheless, fishing computer games do offer players the chance to get inside the mind of their quarry and deploy a startling number of techniques designed to outwit a fish.