Linux Review:

Russian Fishing 4

Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements. There is no story line and the whole process is based on the concept of an open, free to roam and free to play game.

PROTON TIER: GOLD

Russian Fishing 4 is a fishing simulator with RPG elements, offering a free-roam experience.

Status Check Proton - Gold

TWEAKS & TRICKS

• Initial Launch Failure: The game may initially launch and then exit.
  • Solution: Update the game through Steam. A roughly 30MB update is typically required.
• Launch Failure with OP_logo.mp4: The game may fail to launch or crash due to the “OP_logo.mp4” video file.
  • Solution: Rename the “OP_logo.mp4” file.
    • Navigate to /user_home/.steam/debian-installation/steamapps/common/RussianFishing4/rf4_x64_Data/StreamingAssets/en-US/ (or ru-RU/ for the Russian language pack).
    • Rename “OP_logo.mp4” to a different name, such as “OP_logo.mp4.bak”.
• Frame Drops at 60fps: The game may exhibit frame drops when targeting 60fps on default settings.
  • Solution: Cap the frame rate to 30fps or reduce all graphics settings.
• Sudden Connection Hangs: After a period of normal operation, the game may suddenly hang while attempting to connect to the server.
  • Solution: Switch to Proton Experimental.
• Potential GPU Crash: The game might crash when attempting to display caught fish.
  • Solution: Consider your GPU’s capabilities and driver compatibility.

Verdict:

Russian Fishing 4 achieves Gold tier on Proton, indicating broad compatibility. While some initial launch or connection issues may occur, they are typically resolved with straightforward solutions such as updating the game or renaming a specific video file. Despite frame rate limitations and potential GPU-related crashes, the game provides a viable fishing simulation experience for Linux gamers.