Review of “Nice Day for Fishing” on PlayStation 5

Sure thing, let’s dive in and shake things up with a more raw and chaotic vibe.

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You ever have one of those days where you’re just fishin’ and suddenly… bam, you’re saving the world? Yeah, me neither. But that’s Baelin’s gig in “Nice Day for Fishing.” Developed by FusionPlay and published by Team17—it’s this mix of chill vibes and deep RPG chaos. I mean, what even happened? One wrong chest opens, players vanish, and boom—our guy Baelin’s no longer just the village NPC but the hero? Wild.

So imagine Honeywood, this sleepy little village, right? You’re just strolling, thinking all’s well, when wham! The world glitches out. Baelin’s out here meeting some wild characters, unraveling realms, going from fishing to… I dunno, adventuring with a sprinkle of magic. Kind of nuts, if you ask me.

Oh, bit of odd trivia: This game’s tied into the Epic NPC Man shorts from Viva La Dirt League. Ever seen ’em? Nah, me neither until now. But if you’re curious, the launch trailer’s a gem—full of their kooky humor and fantasy.

Fishing’s the name of the game, sure, but it gets… tangled, literally. You’re reeling in fish, managing your spells on the D-Pad, blocking sneak attacks from… underwater foes? Who knew! The jumping-back-and-forth quests might get under your skin, especially when you’re retracing your steps just ’cause you missed, like, a twig or something. Eugene, one of the NPCs, though? Absolute crack-up—the guy had me howling.

Now, picture this: bosses with layers of HP bars. Can fish even have those? Anyway, they’re pretty darn fun once you get the hang of it. At first, I was button mashing like a maniac, thinking it’s some insane QTE. Hint: it isn’t. Press X, hold Circle—smooth as butter once you know.

Fast forward to later levels and oh man, the grind! Nearly lost my mind trying to snag all those rare items that spawn slower than snails. But hey, in the end, I guess the journey’s worth it? Azerim’s world isn’t too bad—kinda cozy, a nod to that 16-bit nostalgia.

Annoyed yet intrigued by fish currents snagging the wrong bait? Been there. Frustration’s real till you upgrade hooks. And my wallet definitely got lighter for the Epic Edition—a few extra bucks for a Legendary Rod? Why not.

Overall, even with those grindy bits, “Nice Day for Fishing” pulls off a unique charm. Once just flavor background noise, Baelin’s stepping up with tactical combat and self-aware laughs. Worth casting your line into—if you’ve got the patience for the catch.

And hey, if trophies are your thing, there’s plenty of those too. Not gonna lie, that Platinum might just be the shiniest lure in their collection. Who knew fishing could be so… epic?

So if you’re on the PS5 and fishing RPGs are your jam, throw your rod in and see what bites. Just keep an eye out for those cheeky currents.

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Remember, life’s just fishing—sometimes you reel in gold, sometimes just an old boot.