Rapala: We Fish
(2009, Video Games - Sports, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Common Sense says
Wacky fishing title combines racing with tournament casting.
In this game kids can: get active, improve hand-eye coordination, play multiplayer games, race
Why We Rated This
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Rapala: We Fish was written by Jeff Paramchuk
Parents need to know that Rapala We Fish comes with only one Rod & Reel attachment, but the entertaining twist on this fishing game is that it supports local multiplayer action. The game will take players around the globe searching out many types of fish in a very non-realistic take on sport-fishing.
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- Families can discuss the appeal of active gaming. Would this game feel as fun on the PS3 or the Xbox 360?
- Does fishing seem like a good sport, and are fish safe to eat? What is the definition of sport?
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What’s the Story?
Claiming to be the first game of its kind designed exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, RAPALA: WE FISH attempts to tackle the genre with a well-built accessory as well as a slight change to the standard fishing tournament style. Rather than just try to catch fish within some time constraint, We Fish has the player catching specific numbers of fish or a certain weight within the time limit. But the biggest challenge is that after catching each fish you must return it to a safe zone before being able catch another. The catch here is that during the trip to the safe zone, you are fair game and other players can ram your boat which may cause you to drop the fish back into the water.
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Is It Any Good?
As a fishing game aimed at a younger crowd, We Fish is a fairly enjoyable game, especially when you hook onto a fish. Featuring eight locations around the world with multiple tournaments
in each, the game delivers a fair amount of challenge to keep you
entertained. The mechanism to cast, hook, and reel in the fish is very satisfying and can easily be mastered by anyone, but unfortunately the included accessory makes for a tough transition back to driving the boat. The mixture of racing title and traditional fishing game is an entertaining twist that adds some excitement to an otherwise potentially lifeless style of game. Thankfully for those not wanting time limits, a free fishing mode is included and is the only place to catch some very rare fish. Close
Publisher’s Details
Released on 9/29/2009, price $36.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E (for Comic Mischief)
ESRB rating: E (for Comic Mischief)

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