Let's cut to the chase, there have been some big changes based on player feedback, bug fixes and our initial roll out plan.
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR CURRENT FISHERS - but this should be the last Save file reset we have to do!
The follow features have been added:
Oculus Support
The game was working well with Oculus but we needed to do some extra testing due to 180 degree set up in a interaction heavy environment. We implemented a ‘flick’ to allow the player to switch 180 degrees.
The 'flick' is the action of pushing the analog stick in both the left or right direction to turn around 90 degrees.
New Areas & Fleshing Out Existing Areas
We have added two new areas; A relaxing, sandy beach and a dank, underground cave. Finding or unlocking the cave will allow you to increase your chances of catching rare fish.
As usual, we have hidden some items in the new areas for you to find and accessing these areas will require some creative thinking to get there.
New Fish
We have a total of 33 fish and for what it did to Esteban we have BANNED the Jaguar Shark (RIP Esteban). Most fish have an interaction with an item or the environment so EXPERIMENT with everything.
Your House & The Aquarium
This house isn't a Homewrecker. It won't try to kill you, but it will remember where you placed items, the fish you caught, furniture you built and achievements you accomplished.
It will not remember your bait placement so you can't horde the best bait, sorry!
Leaderboards
We have added Steam leaderboards for of our anglers and if you're wondering who's caught the most fish in terms of weight, you will find out now. Goodluck!
Tablet Changes
Customer feedback wanted the tablet to be less interfering so we've allowed the tablet to be stored in your inventory and improved the scrolling and tap functions.
Tutorial
After much behest a tutorial has been included, while this may sound silly to have missed our initial plan was to place users an outdoor environment free from buttons and videos and instructions. Turns out this wasn't friendly for people new to fishing or VR. We really want the tutorial to allow new users to feel they have a strong grasp on VR fishing mechanics after playing the tutorial.
Boat
It's not the Belafonte but it is pretty crafty. The raft will allow you to explore the lake and if you can break the game and get it to the ocean...we salute you! However, we have hidden the steering wheel for the boat and upon finding it you can explore the world with ease.
Fishing Mechanic Tweaks
The time to reel is now YOUR DECISION! Combine haptic feedback and rod bending to help decide when to reel. Heavier, rarer fish will bend the rod and vibrate the controllers more to show a higher chance of snapping your line.
Locations Boards
Each area has special location boards which tell you which fish are in the area. Some baits will help you find rare and legendary fish in the area. Some baits can only be found via special interactions and that's one puzzle we don't want to spoil.
Hats
We had originally had the game provide a hat to the player but a lot of people wanted the hat removed. Instead, as hidden treasures we have scattered different types of hats around the world of which you can do whatever you wish (<3 VR).
RPG Tweaks
When Crazy Fishing first came out catching fish was far too time consuming. We learned a lot from all of our anglers providing feedback and we have changed how fish are found. Through exploring, finding, eating and doing things around the world - you will find baits to help in your fishing adventure. At the same time, the fish you find will help you explore the world more and more!
As always, if you notice any more issues please post to us here on Steam, our Subreddit, or Tweet us!.
Happy Fishing! This release is a huge deal for our small team so, please, tweet to us or post on our reddit to show your support!
P.S. We have considered locomotion for a future update please let us know if you think this will improve your experience.
