Good Day for Fishing places the participant within the function of Baelin, a humble NPC fisherman from the city of Honeywood. When the city is all of a sudden threatened by catastrophe, and all the foremost characters disappear, Baelin has to tackle the function of hero.
In contrast to most NPCs, by some miracle, Baelin can now tackle quests, rebuild the village, and face monstrous foes. Like a real protagonist! So far as the story goes, it doesn’t get too in-depth. Baelin’s journey follows a light-weight, humorous plot supported by witty dialogue. Whereas it units a enjoyable tone, it doesn’t supply a lot when it comes to character.
Good Day for Fishing is a fishing-based RPG. You solid a line with particular bait, hook fish or treasure, and enter a tug of battle battle the place you alternate reeling to deal injury. The distinction is that this time additionally, you will be blocking or releasing to defend in opposition to assaults, and weaving in spells corresponding to therapeutic or buffs. Boss battles are a bit extra elevated. Turning into multi-phase encounters that demand the suitable timing, strategic spell use, and useful resource administration. The gameplay is surprisingly addictive and builds a rhythmic loop that feels rewarding as you progress.
The gameplay additionally introduces environmental components like currents that information your hook into hidden areas, and a magnet accent that pulls up treasure chests. These mechanics add selection, however sure actions, like recasting strains for slight repositioning, can really feel off. Most quests contain fetching gadgets by fishing, a sample that is still constant all through. City upgrades, exploration, and secret areas assist add some depth, however the repetitive actions and quests are a noticeable a part of the expertise.
Visually, the sport makes use of a 16-bit pixel artwork model. The setting ranges from serene forest ponds to shadowy caves and underwater zones. Particulars like lighting adjustments and climate assist construct the sport’s environment. Efficiency on the Nintendo Change is nice in each docked and handheld mode, with quick loading occasions, which is all the time a plus. The soundtrack enhances the sport’s tone with mellow, medieval-sounding melodies. Background noises, like water splashes and birds singing, are a pleasant delicate addition. Dialogue is generally text-based with occasional voice strains from the ‘Viva La Filth League’ solid. These strains add some humor and character. Although Baelin’s repeated phrases would possibly put on just a little skinny over time for some gamers.
A typical playthrough runs between 10-15 hours, relying on how a lot aspect content material you discover. Finishing the principle quests, rebuilding the village, and discovering hidden areas provides some replay worth. The sport would most likely be higher loved in shorter classes. Since its repetitive quest design can result in burnout if performed for too lengthy. However for the worth, I believed it had quantity of enjoyable content material, repetitive or not.
Good Day for Fishing is a enjoyable RPG that turns fishing right into a surprisingly satisfying expertise, in comparison with my real-life fishing experiences, no less than. The graphics and music create a comfy setting, and the boss fights add some problem and pleasure. Assume ‘Golf Story’ however fishing, and extra elevated gameplay. You don’t have to love fishing to get pleasure from it. So if you happen to’re hankerin’ for catch to get you thru the summer time warmth, Good Day for Fishing is unquestionably value trying out if you happen to’re a fan of 16-bit RPGs.
