Kawa No Nushi Tsuri 3 is one of those Game Boy games that just gets fishing—no flashy gimmicks, just you, a rod, and some surprisingly deep mechanics. The pixelated water actually looks inviting, and the fish? They fight back way harder than you’d expect from tiny sprites.

At first, I thought it’d be a simple time-waster, but there’s something weirdly satisfying about figuring out which bait works where. Mess up, and you’ll watch your line snap while some smug fish swims off. Get it right, though, and that victory jingle hits different.

It’s got that old-school charm where the quiet moments—waiting for a bite, the ripple of the water—feel just as important as reeling in a monster catch. If you’ve ever wanted to zone out with a fishing game that doesn’t treat you like an idiot, this one’s a solid pick.