Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors

September 28, 2006

Natsume Inc.

SimulatorSport

PSP

Single player

First person

Non-fiction

Summary

A portable fishing sim, based on the PlayStation fishing franchise. The PSP version retains the beautiful views of lakes, streams, waterfalls and rivers, with natural time-of-day changes in the environment. Drop line for utilizing an extensive variety of lures, tackle and other implements (over 150 tacklebox items) to hook any of 22 varieties of fish.

Storyline

In Reel Fishing: The Great Outdoors, the narrative begins with the player's character arriving at Aqua Lodge, a quaint fishing cottage nestled in the mountains, owned by the unnamed Fishing Master. Upon arrival, he recounts an incident from two years prior when he found the player's character unconscious in front of a tackle shop. After calling an ambulance for the player, he extends an invitation to the Aqua Lodge, proposing that the serene environment and the act of fishing might help alleviate the character's ailments. After the player's arrival, the Fishing Master comments on the deterioration of the player's health over the intervening two years before inquiring about their name. The next day, the Old Man observes an improvement in the player's complexion and suggests an extended stay at the lodge might be beneficial. He offers his own fishing tackle to the player and shares his background as a professional angler prior to a leg injury that occurred four years ago, which ended his active career in the sport. With his deep knowledge and experience, he volunteers to serve as the player's fishing mentor. This setup frames the game's exploration of fishing not just as a recreational activity but as a therapeutic journey and a means of forging a deep connection between the player and the surrounding environment.