Virtual Fishing Virtual Boy box art

Virtual Boy · Sports

Virtual Fishing

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SystemVirtual Boy
Released1995
GenreSports
DeveloperLocomotive Corporation
PublisherPack In Video
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Virtual Fishing is a sports game released in 1995 for the Virtual Boy, developed by Locomotive Corporation and published by Pack In Video.

It belongs to the Virtual Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Virtual Boy releases from 1995 include Mario's Tennis, Virtual Boy Wario Land and Mario Clash. Among the 8 Virtual Boy sports games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

Locomotive Corporation also made V-Tetris for the Virtual Boy.

Virtual Fishing is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Virtual Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Virtual Fishing is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Virtual Fishing gameplay screenshot on Virtual Boy
In-game screenshot (Virtual Boy)

Virtual Fishing walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Virtual Fishing.

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Playing Virtual Boy games today

With only a couple of dozen games released, the Virtual Boy is a library you can explore in full. Mario's Tennis, Wario Land and Red Alarm are the usual starting points.

Virtual Fishing FAQ

When did Virtual Fishing come out on the Virtual Boy?

Virtual Fishing was released for the Virtual Boy in 1995.

Who made Virtual Fishing?

It was developed by Locomotive Corporation and published by Pack In Video.

Is Virtual Fishing multiplayer?

No. Virtual Fishing is a single-player game.

How long does Virtual Fishing take to play?

As a sports game, Virtual Fishing typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Virtual Fishing on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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