Victor Interactive Software Inc.

A Japanese video game developer and publisher known for the Reel Fishing and Harvest Moon franchises.

Simulation

Action

Sports

Role-playing (RPG)

Founded

1996

Acquired

2003

HQ

Tokyo, Japan

Parent

Marvelous Entertainment

Known for

Role-playing / Adventure / Simulation

23

Games

1990–2001

Years

12

Platforms

$53.03

Ø CIB

+13.4%

24M change

About

Victor Interactive Software Inc. (formerly Pack-In-Video) is a Japanese developer and publisher recognized for creating the Reel Fishing series and developing early entries in the Harvest Moon franchise. During the late 1990s, they developed and published titles such as Wing Over, Dungeon Master Nexus, and the highly successful Reel Fishing on the PlayStation. The company was later acquired by Marvelous Entertainment in 2003.

The company's early software catalog gained traction through console ports of arcade hits, notably publishing the PC Engine version of the cooperative action game Pang in 1990. By the late 1990s, the developer diversified its output across major 32-bit consoles. In 1997, they released the flight action game Wing Over, followed by the Sega Saturn exclusive RPG Dungeon Master Nexus in 1998, which brought the classic dungeon-crawling franchise into 3D.

The studio's most enduring legacy remains tied to its simulation titles. The groundbreaking release of Reel Fishing in North America in 1998 established a dominant fishing simulation franchise. To enhance the realism of the experience, the title was packaged as the Reel Fishing Controller Combo Pack] in 1998, utilizing the specialized Fission Fishing Controller first introduced in 1997. The commercial success of the simulation led to its inclusion in the PlayStation budget line as [Reel Fishing Greatest Hits] in 1998. Alongside the farming simulation mechanics of the [Harvest Moon series, these releases solidified the company's reputation for creating highly immersive, hobby-focused interactive experiences that found a dedicated global audience.