Bass Masters Classic on SNES is one of those weirdly satisfying fishing games where you actually don’t mind sitting around waiting for a bite. The pixelated lakes have this oddly peaceful vibe—until suddenly your line jerks and you’re mashing buttons to reel in some monster bass.

At first, I thought the bait selection was just for show, but nah, it actually matters. Worms work fine early on, but later you’ll want to switch to crankbaits if you’re after the big boys. The tournaments get surprisingly tense, especially when you’re one decent catch away from first place and time’s running out.

It’s not flashy, but there’s something about the simple mechanics that hooks you (pun intended). You’ll remember the exact spot where you finally landed that 10-pounder after three failed attempts. If you’ve got nostalgia for SNES sports titles, this one’s a solid time capsule.