Battle Fishers is one of those weird little Game Boy Color gems that somehow makes fishing feel intense. You're not just sitting by a lake waiting for a nibble—you're battling fish in real-time, yanking the rod to reel them in before they snap your line. The pixel art is surprisingly lively, with fish thrashing around like they're actually fighting back.

At first, I thought it was just another fishing sim, but the Japanese version adds this arcadey feel where you upgrade rods and compete in tournaments. The controls take a second to get used to (mashing buttons feels more involved than it should), but once it clicks, you’ll be hooked. It’s got that classic late-90s charm where everything’s a little janky but weirdly satisfying.

Definitely worth a try if you’re into obscure retro games with personality.