[PlayStation 5] Review of “Nice Day for Fishing”

Alright, buckle up. I’m gonna dive into this one, and it’s gonna get messy — like a fishing trip gone wrong. Anyway—wait, let me backtrack. We’re talking about “Nice Day for Fishing,” this bonkers RPG-thing from FusionPlay and Team17. Ya meet Baelin, right? Just a regular NPC hanging in Honeywood until stuff hits the fan. Someone opens this chest they probably shouldn’t have, and poof! Baelin’s suddenly the hero. Go figure.

The world’s all glitchy now, and Baelin’s out there, doing epic stuff like catching fish and chatting with weird folks. It somehow reminds me of this YouTube series, Epic NPC Man by Viva La Dirt League — never watched it myself, but apparently, it’s a hoot. The game’s standalone though, so no stress if you’re clueless about it.

Okay, picture this: you’re stuck in quests up to your neck, and the map’s screaming at you to go here, go there. Honeywood’s map isn’t huge, but you’ll zigzag through it like a lost puppy. If you get dizzy, my bad for not warning you sooner.

Fishing’s a game? Yeah, more like a wrestling match with fins. Press X, drain that fish, but watch it wiggle—time to defend! The controls? Kinda intuitive once you wrap your head around it. And Eugene? This NPC cracks you up every time, even on repeat. Trust me, you’ll laugh.

Boss fights are a thing. Yeah, they have like, ten lives and keep changing tactics — crafty, right? Not tough enough? Fish more, level up, and maybe hum a sea shanty or two. Oh, and here’s a hot tip: hold X to attack, Circle to defend. No button mashing needed… learned that the hard way.

And the visuals! Think pixel art with a personality, 16-bit kind of funky. Waters move, views scroll. All in a day’s work for Azerim.

Catching fish from speedy currents? Nightmare fuel, let me tell you. Adjust your boat just so, or you’ll be stuck for ages. Later, the game hands you a better hook, which—finally!—makes life easier. But then it drags on. Like, really drags. I spent half my playtime just twiddling thumbs waiting on rare stuff to respawn. Not exactly thrilling.

Oh, shout out to trophy hunters! There’s a Platinum up for grabs. Tons of mini-goals before you snag the big prize, and you’ll grind like you’re in a sandpit before hitting finish line.

Underneath all the fishing and spells, you’ve got a journey. It starts chill, lures you with humor, then slams you with boss fights and the grind of a lifetime. The latter part kinda overstays its welcome. Yet, it’s a cleverly done adventure, worth the line cast.

You can buy it for PS5 at 20 bucks or go for the “Epic Edition” if you’re feeling fancy. Includes Legendary gear — guess that’s a selling point? Wrap your head around this wild ride, and I bet you’ll love it, quirks and all.

Hope you’re as amused (and bewildered) as I was. Remember, real fishing doesn’t come with boss battles, but wouldn’t it be cool if it did?