Legend Of The River King - Game Boy Color

Catching fish may not be as exciting as rounding up hundreds of different types of Pokémon, but it is surprisingly satisfying. As the game progresses, players gain access to different fishing poles, various types of bait and other fishing accessories that let them land the bigger and more exotic catches. The role-playing elements are fairly lightweight, so hardcore RPG fans will likely be more amused than challenged. Still, these elements do help break up the monotony of the fishing tasks. There's even an entertaining virtual pet game that lets you hatch a fish and raise it. It thrives or dies depending on the amount and type of attention it gets, and even mutates into new species depending on the environment you establish for it. Legend of the River King is more relaxing than exciting, just as a good fishing game should be. --T Byrl Baker Pros: Nice graphics Role-playing elements are unique Relaxing gameplay Cons: Requires more patience than skill