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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 80 | 7 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 85 | 166 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 100% | 97 | 0 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 1 reviews sampled · 1 total reviews in window · weighted 1 up / 0 down · computed 18m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (7)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 70
“Undoubtedly chill and charming, the lack of challenge and nuance in the game's title fishing lets it down...”
read full review ↗ - 90
“It scratched all the right itches for me, providing a pleasant fishing experience that was relaxing without being mindless. It tells a deep story (albeit with some stilted dialogue) that claws at what the afterlife is and deals with some heady topics in a playful, contemplative way. Distill Fishing Paradiso to its essence and it's straightforward, but this is a game that is far greater than the sum of its parts.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Fishing Paradiso is a game that comforts you with its simple yet fun gameplay and the stories about healing emotional wounds that anyone can experience in their daily lives. However, the repetitive gameplay to watch true ending is rather boring, and the quality of the episodes inserted in the middle of the complete version is also a bit jagged.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Fishing Paradiso is the kind of game you get if you like fishing in Animal Crossing or Story of Seasons.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Fishing Paradiso offers serenity for those looking to relax; however, I’m not sure it accomplishes as much as its contemporaries. Games like Luna’s Fishing Garden and Spiritfarer occupy a similar space, boasting more engaging worlds, mechanics, and characters. Because of this, I hesitate to recommend Fishing Paradiso to anyone but the most avid fishing fans. If you have an insatiable wish to fish, then consider picking it up.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While its loveable graphics and a story that brings warmth to everyone's hearts stay positive, the time spent on upgrading the best fishing rod may not be the best time you’ll ever spend in any video game. Gameplay wise, the tackling of the whole fishing action was pretty light and you would ask yourself the question whether it actually has any means to fishing in the end.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Fishing Paradiso is a narrative-focused fishing simulation game. I was initially drawn to the game because of its charming pixel art and calming vibe. Did the game leave a lasting impact on me? Find out in this Rapid Review.”
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Rapid Reviews UKPatch history
- Fix for Freezing IssueJan 20, 2025
- Added German translation!Aug 1, 2023
- Reduced the memory usageMar 12, 2023
- Birdy improvementJan 17, 2023
- Make it easier to level up for the late game.Aug 10, 2022
- Fixed Steamdeck/Linux crash at launchAug 6, 2022
- Fixed a launch crash problemJul 11, 2022
- French is now available for the game!Jul 5, 2022
- Minor message bug fixJun 23, 2022
- Alt+Enter fixJun 6, 2022
- Fixed various crashesJun 5, 2022
- Linux crash fixJun 4, 2022
- Foodie Friends FixJun 3, 2022