[Review] A Perfect Day for Fishing on PlayStation 5

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Well, here we are, talking about “Nice Day for Fishing.” It’s this weird mix of chilled-out vibes and complex RPG stuff. Uh, FusionPlay whipped it up, and Team17 got it out there. So, Baelin, right? Just an NPC chillin’ in Honeywood — kinda like me with my morning coffee. Until some player does this big no-no, pops open a treasure chest, and BOOM — chaos. Suddenly Baelin’s not just another villager; he’s the hero. Surprise, surprise. What even is this game?

Alright, picture it. Heroes of Azerim? Poof, gone. Evil’s looming, and our guy Baelin’s gotta step up. But he’s not just any regular dude anymore. Suddenly, he’s this Adventurer! Handling responsibility like it’s a live fish in both hands. You fight fish, cast spells, level up, yadda yadda. Honeywood is basically relying on a fisherman. It’s wild!

So, Honeywood’s got this peaceful vibe at the start. NPCs do their thing, and “online players” run the world, or so they think. Cue the disaster: treasure chest opens, game glitches, players disappear. Baelin heads off on an adventure through these magical whatnots, meeting folks who are bonkers in their own ways. At a glance, you’d think, “Eh, fetch quests and fishing — easy peasy.” But then it hits you with deep, mind-bending stuff. Weird, right?

If you’ve seen those Epic NPC Man shorts — no sweat if you haven’t — that’s the inspiration here. I hadn’t until someone mentioned it and was like, “Oh, so that’s a thing.” The game stands on its own though, perfectly quirky. The trailer? Watch it if you can; it’s a hoot.

Adventure maps everywhere, quests popping up like to-do lists on a Sunday morning. Except, retracing your steps can get old fast. “Go here,” the game says. Fine. Then, “Go back there for a spoon you totally missed.” Ugh, fine again.

Fishing is the core — not just casting and reeling. Nah, you hold buttons, defend, cast spells while you’re at it. Button-mapping makes it breezy, despite the chaos. Spell menu lets you breathe; thank goodness for pauses in stressful times. Oh man, Eugene? His lines made me laugh — good vibes in audio form.

And guess what? Boss battles. In a fishing game. Does that make sense? Beats me, but they’re fun. Multi-health bars, evolving attacks, all that jazz. Tough but you get through it. My pro tip: attack while holding X, defend with Circle. No button-mashing madness.

Azerim’s world is compact, 16-bit glory. Feels like the 90s again. Parallax something or other for the graphics nerds. Everything flows even though it’s wild.

Early on though, you hit this wall. Need deep fish or items in crazy water currents. It’s punishing — like threading a needle while riding a bike. Get a better hook later, thank heavens.

Grinding? Oh yeah, it’s a thing. Late game expects a lot, like, really? Need rare stuff that spawns every five minutes. Get comfy because you’ll be waiting. When I got to the last boss, the clock said 30 hours in. Needed a few more, though, just to gear up. Felt a bit stretched, like someone decided to add extra padding to the story.

Want trophies? Collect all sorts. There’s a Platinum, which is cool if you have 35–40 hours to spare. I mean, fishing achievements, upgrades, the usual trophy hunt.

So Baelin, just your everyday NPC turned hero when the glitch hit the fan. “Nice Day for Fishing” masquerades as your average fishing game. But nope—RPG elements, spells, boss fights. A huge grind at the end, but the charm sticks. Definitely reel this one in if you’re into quirky adventures with a twist.

Available on PS5 for $19.99. Or go fancy with the Epic Edition at $23.99 — extras like Legendary Rod and Tinfoil Hat. Essential for any aspiring hero, right?

Anyway — whoops, lost track there. Where were we? Well, that’s “Nice Day for Fishing.” Enjoy the show!

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Hope that captures the vibe!