Pocket Fishing Review (Nintendo Switch OLED)

Pocket Fishing is a visually appealing game with nice graphics and a first-person view. It has a download size of 1.9GB and features its own in-game achievements, diplomas, and medals. The game allows for weight unit choices in KG and Lbs, catering to a global audience.

The user interface uses a mouse cursor for navigation, and the player profile displays the name (which can be changed), player level, avatar image, and experience points. The game control is simple and intuitive. When a fish bites, a pop-up appears where you hit the stick up, then it’s a case of using the L and R buttons to keep the arrow in the green part of the bar. At times, you have to mash X to keep the fish on the line.

One of the game’s strengths is its location flexibility. You unlock new locations as you progress, and you can jump between them at any point. You are free to walk around the location and fish from wherever you want. As you play, you earn coins which can be used to buy new lines, rods, floats, boats, etc. The game is very addictive once you get going, and you earn experience from catching fish. Leveling up gives you access to new items in the shop.

Despite its simulation-like appearance, Pocket Fishing feels more like an arcade game. You get a weather report before entering or traveling to an area, which adds a touch of realism. However, when playing docked, the controller will turn off and need to be turned back on and synced in.

There are a few areas where the game could improve. The lack of touchscreen functionality is a significant drawback, and the mouse cursor is not ideal for the menu structure they have gone with. The game leans more towards being an arcade game than a simulation, so you very rarely do not catch a fish. The game’s aesthetics, from the menus to the simpler approach to mechanics, resemble a mobile game. Buying a boat feels pointless as it doesn’t actually change or improve anything. The inability to remap controls and the absence of online interactions are other areas where the game falls short.

In conclusion, Pocket Fishing is a fun and addictive game with room for improvement. Its arcade-style gameplay, combined with its simple controls and location flexibility, make it an engaging experience. However, the lack of certain features and the game’s resemblance to a mobile game may not appeal to all players. It could have been so much better.