A fun, relaxing game which I'm really enjoying! Seems to be working great on my NTSC C64 (real hardware). The intro music is very nice but too quiet. I think it would be more fun if the fish didn't get away as often before I even have a chance to roll. Saving the game to a file would be preferable to using codes (NES games only did it because they didn't have a disk drive). This game has a ton of potential, overall. I hope you continue to work on it or maybe a sequel with even more features.
A great and truly relaxing gaming experience. I've included it in my new "Gameplay of New C64 Games from April 2025" video, along with other recently released games. I hope you enjoy the video.
I'm really glad to know you enjoyed the game. On the intro screen, there's a short musical theme (very simple) that I kept at a low volume so it wouldn't bother those who aren't into that. You can try turning up the volume a bit to hear it. I plan to release an update soon with an improved soundtrack and some more sound effects as well. If you'd like to create a chiptune for it, feel free—I'd be happy to check it out. Thank you very much for your kind words and suggestions. :)
Intertesting game. We may cover this in the next issue of Zzap!64 magazine. Bug report - if any of your resources or the number of fish caught go into two digits, the border graphic to the right of it vanishes as a space.
Rechecked with 1.0.3, still happens, but it's a factor of the fishing screen not the navigation map area. I had 20 bait, fished once and then it says 19 with a space and a blank in the divider. Ditto as soon as I caught over 9 fish.
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Does it support NTSC?
Supports both PAL and NTSC. :)
A fun, relaxing game which I'm really enjoying! Seems to be working great on my NTSC C64 (real hardware). The intro music is very nice but too quiet. I think it would be more fun if the fish didn't get away as often before I even have a chance to roll. Saving the game to a file would be preferable to using codes (NES games only did it because they didn't have a disk drive). This game has a ton of potential, overall. I hope you continue to work on it or maybe a sequel with even more features.
Thank you very much for your comment and suggestions. I'm working in a sequel with more improvements and features. Cheers ☺️
A great and truly relaxing gaming experience. I've included it in my new "Gameplay of New C64 Games from April 2025" video, along with other recently released games. I hope you enjoy the video.
Thank you for your support. ☺️
Out of interest is there a way to “win” the game? Once you earn a certain amount of money?
This game is not about win, it's about fishing and keep fishing while you have cash. To be in the game for a long time may be a challenge. :)
I'm really glad to know you enjoyed the game. On the intro screen, there's a short musical theme (very simple) that I kept at a low volume so it wouldn't bother those who aren't into that. You can try turning up the volume a bit to hear it. I plan to release an update soon with an improved soundtrack and some more sound effects as well. If you'd like to create a chiptune for it, feel free—I'd be happy to check it out. Thank you very much for your kind words and suggestions. :)
Intertesting game. We may cover this in the next issue of Zzap!64 magazine. Bug report - if any of your resources or the number of fish caught go into two digits, the border graphic to the right of it vanishes as a space.
It would be great to see the game featured on Zzap!64. Is there anything I need to do to make it happen?
Regarding the bug (thank you for the report), are you using version 1.0.2? I tested it here and the issue didn’t occur. :o
We pick the games, so nothing to do on your part! And yes 1.0.2 as in our review area, but Ill retry with 1.0.3
Rechecked with 1.0.3, still happens, but it's a factor of the fishing screen not the navigation map area. I had 20 bait, fished once and then it says 19 with a space and a blank in the divider. Ditto as soon as I caught over 9 fish.
Thank you very much for your report. I'll fix it and launch a new version.
I uploaded the version 1.0.4 with this problem fixed. Thank you! :)
Really enjoyable game. Perfect addition for a retro handheld. Thanks for making this.
Thank you very much. 😊
Awesome game!
Great! Thank you very much. 😊
Interesting concept, i like the petscii look.
Thank you 😊
Menu control is rather slow. What language/compiler do you use?
I'm using C language. The menu control can be configured to get faster. Maybe I'll release a new version with the control a bit faster.
Good job! Fish Tycoon – Coming Soon!
Thank you! 😊
looking forward to this one
Thank you! :)