The Switch isn't short of charming pixel-based games, but nevertheless Fishing Paradiso could be an interesting arrival when it lands in early 2022. Previously released on mobile and apparently boasting over a million downloads - with pretty strong user reviews too - it's an 'angling RPG' with some lovely visuals and a rather quirky setting.
The setting is Heaven, immediately lining up all sorts of fantastical locations and scenarios. Beyond fishing and creating your ideal home there's a plot and side stories to work through; below is part of the official description along with some screens.
With the help of a mystical gadget known as the “skyPhone,” life after death couldn’t be more convenient. With the push of a button, our hero can teleport between the game’s various fishing spots, upgrade his rod, review his fish collection, and even keep in touch with the many denizens of the afterlife he encounters on his adventure. This really IS the good life!
By forging relationships with these characters, players can unlock little scenes and side-stories for each in addition to the main plot. With more than twenty different characters to befriend, ranging from an anthropomorphic cat, to a flirtatious lumberjack, to a reformed gangster, and even a mythical kappa, they’re certainly an eclectic bunch!
There'll apparently also be an 'all-new' feature for the Switch and Steam versions, though the tease doesn't give any details.
In any case it could be one to watch - let us know what you think in the comments.
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Where Stardew Valley proudly walked in the footsteps of Harvest Moon and (to an extent) Rune Factory, this one seems to be taking the torch from River King series. :3
Looking like Golf Story but with fishing…I’m definitely here for it! Speaking of Golf Story, I can’t wait until Sports Story gets released. Been awhile since I’ve heard anything about it.
I’ve been waiting for ages for news on a new River King game, and maybe this will suffice.
This is a mobile game I randomly played it for a few days about 2 years ago. I found it pretty average and will not be revisting it on Switch.
Not a fan, at all, of mobile games coming across to Switch and being tucked in with "everything else" on the eShop. It's pretty much left me trusting nothing on the eShop - no more impulse buys for me, been stung too many times now.
This looks fun to explore.
Same developer as "Bear's Restaurant", which is already available on the Switch. That game is also about being dead and the titular bear seems to be in this game as well. A connected universe of muddy looking pixel art.
Nice I always love the old River King games and hopefully this deliver that same enjoyment.
This was really fun to play on mobile! It's free (with ads) for anyone who wants to check it out. The fishing is super basic and there's not a ton of gameplay, but it's relaxing and the characters are fun to get to know.
The premise for this seems all over the place.
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