Ace Angler
| Ace Angler | |
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch |
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| Genre(s) | Fishing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Ace Angler: Nintendo Switch Version (or simply Ace Angler), released in Japan as Fishing Spirits: Nintendo Switch Version,[a] is a 2019 fishing video game published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game was released for the Nintendo Switch.[2]
Development and release[edit]
Ace Angler is based on Fishing Spirits, a fishing simulator arcade game.[3][4] In the arcade game, players use their rod controllers to catch the fish swimming on the monitor.[4] A trailer for Ace Angler was released in May 2019.[1]
The arcade game was ported to the Nintendo Switch and released in Japan under the title Fishing Spirits: Nintendo Switch Version on July 25, 2019.[5] It was later released in Southeast Asia on July 21, 2020, as Ace Angler: Nintendo Switch Version.[6][7] Though release for Western markets never occurred, copyrights for the game's title surfaced in various countries in 2022 (its sequel would be released outside Asia).[5]
Reception[edit]
Ace Angler sold over 800,000 copies.[4]
Sequel[edit]
Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, a sequel to the game, was announced in 2022. It was released in Japan on October 27, 2022 and North America on October 28, 2022.[4][8]
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Romano, Sal (May 14, 2019). "Tsuri Spirits: Nintendo Switch Version debut trailer, details". Gematsu. Archived from the original on May 19, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "釣りスピリッツ Nintendo Switchバージョン". My Nintendo Store. Nintendo. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b "Square Enix trademarks Lenneth in Australia; Bandai Namco trademarks Fishing Spirits and Ace Angler in Canada [Update 2]". Gematsu. April 12, 2022. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ Romano, Sal (April 7, 2020). "Ace Angler: Nintendo Switch Version coming to Asia with English subtitles on July 21". Gematsu. Archived from the original on August 8, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ Tolentino, Josh (April 12, 2020). "Fishing Spirits Switch Localized as Ace Angler". Siliconera. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ "Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits coming west on October 28". Gematsu. 2022-08-15. Archived from the original on 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
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