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River King: Mystic Valley
DS
Released On: Apr 29, 2008
54
User Score
Available after 4 ratings
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
54
13% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
63% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
25% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 8 Critic Reviews
54
13% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
63% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
25% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
This is almost a case of “what could have been.” While the game itself isn’t a bad game, per se, it’s not a very good game, either. There just isn’t enough content.
A standby on Nintendo handhelds since Game Boy Color, River King has taken to DS touch control like a fish to water. [Feb 2008, p.90]
Shallow, repetitive and just plain odd, Harvest Fishing is definitely a catch and release. [July 2008, p.89]
While the story mode is relatively short and generous in opening up new areas fairly quickly, fishing these days is far better suited to mini-game distractions in bigger titles than something like this.
As far removed from the original experience as we could imagine. The visuals are astoundingly basic, there’s almost no music in the entire game, fishing is nearly automatic now compared to the challenge of previous versions, and the end result is a game that lacks the very core of what made River King so special in the first place.
Tedious and incredibly unrewarding. [Aug 2008, p.65]
I like the concept of River King, the endearing characters, and even the tranquility of the landscapes, but the focus is way off-target.
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Summary (Also known as "Harvest Fishing") Journey to rivers, swamps, ponds and hidden fishing spots as you look for the mysterious River King to help your younger sister wake from her unexplained slumber. But you are not alone on this adventure, make friends with the magical creatures of Mystic Valley and unlock their special abilities to help ...
Rated E
for Everyone
