Nice Day for Fishing
May 29, 2025
Critic Score
80.0
26 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (26)
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85.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
65.0
"Overall I thoroughly have enjoyed my time with Nice Day for Fishing, as I have seen a few of the Skits already I understood what was going on but as some of them I weren&s;t aware of I still found …"
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78.0
Gameplay
86.0
Story
72.0
"I can&s;t believe that a retro-inspired RPG with such a heavy emphasis on fishing could be this fun but Nice Day for Fishing is great stuff indeed. 🎣"
Read original review"Nice Day for Fishing is a game with a charmingly absurd premise, surprisingly fun fishing-based combat, and a world that feels handcrafted for laughs and lighthearted discovery. But while the first impression is strong, the pacing falters. Progression can feel …"
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75.0
Gameplay
80.0
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60.0
"Yes, the game was made for someone like me, a longtime fan of VLDL who loves video games. I think that it could be enjoyed by many, though, with its comedic value blended with simple game mechanics and a perfectly …"
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75.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
80.0
"Nice Day For Fishing is a surprisingly complete game that has been made with a lot of love and attention. The game offers more than just a gimmick and knows how to leave a clear impression with an original approach, …"
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70.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
75.0
"A fishing-themed adventure with RPG elements that brings the characters of a web-com that has become very popular worldwide to PC and consoles. The fishing mechanics are unexpectedly funny and a few small variations on the basic theme manage to …"
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70.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
85.0
"At the end of the day, Nice Day for Fishing surprised me in the best way. What I expected to be a novelty turned out to be a game I kept coming back to because it struck that rare balance …"
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88.0
Gameplay
78.0
Story
65.0
"FusionPlay brings the world of Epic NPC Man to life in a dissonant gaming experience with a fishing-based combat system and a protagonist who remains calm amid the chaos. It&s;s a solid adventure game with an engaging combat system, although …"
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92.0
Gameplay
94.0
Story
93.0
"Nice Day for Fishing blends RPG mechanics with fishing in a way that feels both natural and refreshing. It’s a game that doesn’t take itself too seriously, yet offers a surprisingly deep and rewarding experience. Whether you’re following the main …"
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55.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
45.0
"Nice Day for Fishing is not a bad game. With delightful music, charming visuals, and a fishing mechanic that becomes more strategic throughout the adventure. But the repetitive fetch quest mission structure was downright exhausting. I found myself struggling to …"
Read original review"While it took almost the entire Switch generation to arrive, I’m happy there’s finally a decent fishing game on the console… and an RPG at that!"
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65.0
Gameplay
80.0
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60.0
"You don&s;t have to like fishing to enjoy it. So if you&s;re hankerin&s; for a good catch to get you through the summer heat, Nice Day for Fishing is definitely worth checking out if you&s;re a fan of 16-bit RPGs."
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65.0
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68.0
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72.0
"Nice Day for Fishing has very unique premise and foundation, though bogged down with tedious gameplay and missing gameplay features that are typically found in this genre. Add a point if you’re into Viva La Dirt League, maybe, but otherwise, …"
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75.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
70.0
"Nice Day for Fishing could’ve been a quick gag game. It could have been made for fans of Viva La Dirt League to laugh at. But it’s far more than that. This is a full experience—thoughtful, weirdly wholesome, and genuinely …"
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80.0
Gameplay
80.0
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80.0
"Although it doesn&s;t reach the production values or length of *Dave the Diver*, *Nice Day for Fishing* is a delightful little gaming interlude that doesn’t need to revolutionize the genre to leave its mark. Short, nostalgic, fun, and lovingly crafted, …"
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65.0
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68.0
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67.0
"There are probably people out there unfamiliar with Viva La Dirt League who will still be tickled by this title and have a fabulous time. I wanted an RPG with more to it than referential humor to something I’ve never …"
Read original review"Nice Day For Fishing is an enjoyable game that&s;s best played in short spurts. The battles keep you on your toes with a consistent challenge throughout. There&s;s always deeper areas to explore and plenty of resource gathering available. However, it …"
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60.0
Gameplay
60.0
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60.0
"Nice Day for Fishing is an interesting and enjoyable fishing game that takes advantage of its funny concept and surprisingly deep mechanics to create a surprisingly unique fishing game. It can be fairly repetitive with its fetch quests, but it’s …"
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65.0
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70.0
Story
60.0
"Nice Day for Fishing is a simple but engaging fishing RPG where patience and rhythm matter more than spectacle. Its fishing mechanics are satisfying, its world quirky, and its atmosphere calming, but pacing issues and repetition can drag it down. …"
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75.0
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65.0
Story
90.0
"Nice Day For Fishing is much more than just a quirky fan project. It&s;s a charming, funny adventure with an unusual combat system that rewards timing and skill. The clever combination of classic RPG flair, parodic worldbuilding, and challenging fishing …"
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85.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
78.0
"Nice Day For Fishing is a highly addictive pixel-art RPG that will keep you busy for hours. With its charming cast of characters, beautiful world, and satisfying fishing mechanics, it does justice to the franchise that inspires it. Despite some …"
Read original review"Nice Day for Fishing is a fun fishing game primarily aimed at fans of Viva La Dirt League, though it does become a bit repetitive over time."
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60.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
92.0
"Nice Day for Fishing combines funny, creative combat with the fun of exploration, all wrapped in a package that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still values your time. Some parts of the game are annoying, like casting spells slowly …"
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65.0
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75.0
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75.0
"Nice Day for Fishing might look like a one-joke game on the surface, but it’s got a whole ocean of heart underneath. It’s a brilliant send-up of RPG conventions, sure, but also a genuinely fun and heartfelt adventure in its …"
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78.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
76.0
"Surprisingly deep, occasionally repetitive, and always charming. Nice Day for Fishing proves you don’t need a sword to be a hero—just a good rod and a better hat."
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
90.0
"Nice Day for Fishing is worth your time because it features enjoyable gameplay, dynamic settings that change over time, and humorous writing. It pays homage to its source material without relying too much on it. The only real problem is …"
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