Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits

Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits is a fishing video game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The sequel to the 2019 release Ace Angler, the game was released on the Nintendo Switch in Japan on October 27, 2022 and in western markets on October 28, 2022.[1]

Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits
Developer(s)Racjin Co., Ltd.
Publisher(s)Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platform(s)Nintendo Switch
Release
  • JP: October 27, 2022
  • NA: October 28, 2022
Genre(s)Fishing
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

The game is set in an aquarium-themed amusement park and features story, arcade, online multiplayer and party modes.[2]

Development and release

In June 2022, a trailer for Fishing Spirits: Fish & Play Aquarium was shown during the Japanese edition of the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentation.[3] The game was not mentioned in the Western presentation.[3]

The game was later renamed Ace Angler: Fishing Spirts.[1] An announcement trailer for the game was released on August 15.[4] The game is set to release bundled with a special rod controller.[1]

The game was released in Japan and Asia on October 27, 2022.[1] This version of the game is accompanied by English subtitles. In western markets, the game was released on October 28 via the Nintendo eShop.[5]

Reception

Pre-release

When describing the game's trailer, Luke Plunkett of Kotaku wrote: "Do not think of, say, Sega Bass Fishing here. This is not intended as an accurate representation of the sport/pastime of fishing. Instead, what you need to do here is imagine that Capcom's Monster Hunter series took over management of the Animal Crossing aquarium."[3]

Critical reception

Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[6]

Manga adaptation

A manga adaptation began serialization in Shogakukan's Monthly CoroCoro Comic magazine on December 18, 2022.[8]

References
  1. Romano, Sal (July 31, 2022). "Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits launches October 27 in Japan, Asia with English subtitles". Gematsu. Archived from the original on August 13, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  2. Luster, Joseph (August 15, 2022). "Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits Reels in a Date With Switch in the West". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  3. Plunkett, Luke (June 28, 2022). "Wonderful, That Bonkers Fishing Game Series Is Back". Kotaku. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  4. "Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits - Announcement Trailer". IGN. August 15, 2022. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  5. Romano, Sal (August 15, 2022). "Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits coming west on October 28". Gematsu. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  6. "Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  7. Musgrave, Shaun (November 1, 2022). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Piofiore: 1926' and 'Ace Angler', Plus the Latest Releases and Sales". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on November 2, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
  8. Cayanan, Joanna (November 14, 2022). "Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits Game Gets Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
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