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Bassmaster Fishing 2022

Review · Simulation · Xbox One · PC

Bassmaster Fishing 2022

Reviewed: 22 May 2026

Xbox One · PC

Dovetail Games · 2021

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

57 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 45 · R 23
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

23

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.45

Bassmaster Fishing 2022 offers a realistic and immersive fishing experience, promoting strategic thinking, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. Players can learn about different fish species and fishing techniques while competing in a structured career mode or engaging in multiplayer challenges.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.30
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.39

While largely free of monetization risks, the game's competitive online modes and leaderboards could foster social comparison and competitive toxicity. The seasonal challenges and career progression may also encourage extended play sessions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Avg playtime~12 hReviewedMay 2026Report a data error →How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Bassmaster Fishing 2022 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Bassmaster Fishing 2022 a rating of 57/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Bassmaster Fishing 2022 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Bassmaster Fishing 2022, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Bassmaster Fishing 2022?

Our session recommendation for Bassmaster Fishing 2022 is up to 90 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Bassmaster Fishing 2022?

While largely free of monetization risks, the game's competitive online modes and leaderboards could foster social comparison and competitive toxicity. The seasonal challenges and career progression may also encourage extended play sessions.