Kawa No Nushi Tsuri 4 is one of those chill Game Boy Color fishing RPGs that somehow makes reeling in pixelated carp weirdly satisfying. You start off with basic gear—nothing fancy, just a rod and some bait—but before long, you're upgrading hooks, scouting different spots, and even battling fish that put up a real fight. The Japanese text might throw you if you don’t know the language, but the menus are simple enough to stumble through.

What’s cool is how it mixes fishing with light adventure elements—you’re not just standing in one spot; you explore rivers, talk to NPCs (or at least guess what they’re saying), and unlock better gear. The sprites have that classic GBC charm, and the water effects are surprisingly detailed for such a tiny screen. If you’ve ever wasted hours on fishing minigames in other RPGs, this one’s a whole game built around that vibe.

Fair warning: It’s not fast-paced, but there’s something weirdly addictive about finally landing that one fish that kept snapping your line. Just don’t expect an English patch—this one’s pure retro import territory.