Angler is a fishing video game written by Dirk Olivier for the ZX Spectrum and published 1983 by Virgin Games. The player controls a boat along the top of the screen and has 100 casts to catch as many fish as possible.
Plot
Taken from the game’s instructions:
You are a fisherman out on the sea in your trusty trawler. Beneath you the sea is teeming with different layers of fish. By using your skill and judgement can you position your boat and drop your line to make the catch of a life-time?
References
External links
- Angler at SpectrumComputing.co.uk
Gamer24h Editor's Take
Angler caught our attention with its unique design and has shaped up to be a must-play masterpiece candidate thanks to the depth of its experience. Its innovative take on the Fishing genre offers a breath of fresh air for fans of the category. If you're looking for an absorbing world and satisfying mechanics that pull you right in, this game might be exactly what you've been searching for.