Pocket Fishing Review (Nintendo Switch OLED)

by Pete Collinsworth · Published May 3, 2024 · Updated May 16, 2024

Pocket Fishing Review, Immerse yourself in the most chill and relaxing fishing game crafted by genuine fishing enthusiasts. Experience the thrill of competition in the world’s most breathtaking fishing spots. Get ready for real excitement, with no monotonous waiting – just non-stop adrenaline-filled action!

Pocket Fishing Review Pros:

Nice graphics.
1.9GB download size.
Own in-game achievements, diplomas, and medals.
Weight unit choices – KG, and Lbs.
Uses a mouse cursor for the interface/menu.
The profile shows the name (can be changed), player level, avatar image, and exp points.
Simple fishing control – you get a pop-up 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 and at times you have to mash X to keep the fish in the line.
You unlock new locations and at any point, you can jump between them.
You are free to walk around the location and fish from where you want.
First-person view.
Earn coins and buy new lines, rods, floats, boats, etc.
Very addictive game once you get going.
Earn exp from fish and level up to get access to new items in the shop.
Feels more like an arcade game than a simulation.
You get a weather report before entering or traveling to an area.

Pocket Fishing Review Cons:

When playing docked the controller will turn off and need to be turned back on and synced in.
No touchscreen which is insane, and the mouse cursor is not ideal for the menu structure they have gone with.
The game is more arcade than sim so you very rarely never not catch a fish.
The game looks like a mobile game from the menus to the simpler approach to mechanics.
Buying a boat feels pointless as it doesn’t actually change or improve anything.
Cannot remap controls.
No online interactions.

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