Ace Angler Nintendo Switch Version is Bandai Namco’s home release of its arcade fishing game, and this copy is the Asian edition, released on 21 July 2020 with English, Traditional Chinese and Japanese text. You hold a Joy-Con like a fishing rod to cast and reel in more than 220 species of fish, from clownfish to marlin, in modes for one to four players. Note the exact title: this is the 2020 Ace Angler Nintendo Switch Version, not Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits.
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Which Ace Angler This Is
Bandai Namco has released more than one fishing game in this series on Switch, so the title matters. The box we sell reads Fishing Simulation Game, Nintendo Switch version, with copyright lines for Bandai Namco Amusement and Bandai Namco Entertainment 2019. Nintendo’s official Asian listing names it Ace Angler Nintendo Switch Version, published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, developed by Racjin and released on 21 July 2020.
Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits is a different game with its own content. The game on this page is an arcade-style fishing game rather than a realistic simulator: Nintendo’s description talks about rod action, fish collecting and party play, not weather systems or real-world locations.
Fishing With a Joy-Con Rod
Nintendo describes it as the popular arcade fishing simulation game brought to Nintendo Switch, letting you enjoy the real action of using a fishing rod anytime, anywhere with Joy-Con. The Joy-Con acts as the Rod Controller: you feel the force feedback of casting the line and reeling in fish through the controller.
Nintendo’s listing counts over 220 species of fish, ranging from small fish such as the ocellaris clownfish and boxfish to large fish such as marlin and anglerfish. The cover art shows the arcade style clearly: bright oceans, cartoon sea life and a big shark leaping from the water.
Medal, Adventure and Tournament Modes
There are three modes on Nintendo’s listing. Medal Mode follows the arcade version closely and lets up to 2 players share the fun with Joy-Con. Adventure Mode is a single-player story in which you explore oceans around the world with the Kappa Brothers. Tournament Mode supports up to 4 players, with more fish appearing, and Nintendo pitches it as the party game of the set.
That spread makes Ace Angler a family or party game first. Solo players get the Adventure Mode story, but the fullest use of the cartridge is with friends passing Joy-Con around in Tournament Mode.
Ace Angler Asian Edition: Languages, Controllers and Region
Nintendo lists English, Traditional Chinese and Japanese as the supported languages, so menus and story text can be played in English; there is no Arabic. The game runs in TV, tabletop and handheld modes and supports 1–4 players.
Because the game is built around holding a Joy-Con as a rod, Nintendo warns that software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite and that additional accessories may be required, sold separately. On the region question, Nintendo’s support FAQ says Switch software from other regions works on Switch consoles, while recommending region-matched games and excluding mainland China.
Who This Is Not For
Ace Angler is not a realistic fishing simulator: it is an arcade game with cartoon visuals and medal-style play, so anglers looking for real tackle, lures and weather should look elsewhere. Owners of a Nintendo Switch Lite need detachable Joy-Con for the rod controls, which are sold separately. Arabic is not supported, and this is the Asian edition, so the box art and printed text differ from a European copy. Finally, if you specifically want Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits, this is a different game.
Buy Ace Angler in the UAE
Totot sells the Ace Angler Nintendo Switch Version new and sealed with a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver throughout the UAE within 3 business days at most, and delivery is free on orders from AED 300. A copy that is defective or not as described can be returned within 14 days, and any shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours.
Technical Specifications
- Game: Ace Angler Nintendo Switch Version (box: Ace Angler Fishing Simulation Game)
- Edition: Asian edition
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (game card)
- Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Developer: Racjin
- Release (Asia): 21 July 2020
- Genre: Arcade fishing simulation, party
- Players: 1–4 (Medal Mode up to 2, Tournament Mode up to 4, Adventure Mode single-player)
- Fish species: Over 220
- Controls: Joy-Con used as the Rod Controller
- Play modes: TV, tabletop and handheld
- Text languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese
- Switch Lite: Play experience may differ; additional accessories may be required (per Nintendo)
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Title, publisher, developer, release date, modes, players, languages and fish count come from Nintendo’s official Asian listing; edition details come from the box. Full details are published on the official Nintendo Asia listing.
FAQ
Is this Ace Angler: Fishing Spirits?
No. This is Ace Angler Nintendo Switch Version, released in Asia on 21 July 2020; Fishing Spirits is a separate game.
Is Ace Angler in English?
Yes. Nintendo lists English, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.
How many players can play Ace Angler?
1 to 4. Medal Mode supports up to 2 players and Tournament Mode up to 4.
How many fish are in Ace Angler?
Over 220 species, according to Nintendo.
Does Ace Angler work on Nintendo Switch Lite?
Nintendo does not guarantee it: it says play experience may differ on Switch Lite and additional accessories may be required, because the rod controls use Joy-Con.
Do I need a fishing rod accessory?
No. Nintendo describes the Joy-Con itself as the Rod Controller.
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