Legend of the Master Baiter

lovely fishing, you gonna like it

垃圾的提示，垃圾的游戏。

Legend of the Master Baiter, developed by BigWednesday and published by Kagura Games, is a genre-blending title that combines fishing mechanics, light RPG progression, and adult-oriented visual novel elements into a single, highly unconventional package. At its core, it presents a deceptively simple premise: a young protagonist journeys to the Inzu Peninsula in pursuit of a legendary fish, gradually building skill, reputation, and relationships along the way. What sets the game apart is not just its subject matter, but how it intertwines its systems—fishing, exploration, and character interaction—into a loop that feels both familiar and distinctly niche. The gameplay revolves primarily around fishing, but rather than treating it as a passive activity, the game frames each catch as an interactive encounter. These “Fishing Battles” require timing and input, giving players a more active role in securing their catches. As new species are discovered and different fishing spots are unlocked, there is a steady sense of progression that mirrors traditional RPG advancement. The addition of features such as maintaining an aquarium or improving facilities adds a layer of customization and long-term engagement, reinforcing the idea that the player is gradually becoming a master of their craft. Exploration plays a supporting role, with the game offering a variety of locations to visit, each tied to quests, character interactions, and new fishing opportunities. The structure is largely linear but allows for some freedom in how players approach side activities. Conversations with characters are frequent and serve as the primary vehicle for both storytelling and progression. These interactions help give the world a sense of personality, even if the overall narrative remains relatively straightforward and focused on its central goal. A defining aspect of the experience is its adult-themed content, which is deeply integrated into the game’s systems. Character relationships and interactions often lead to explicit scenes that are tied to progression and rewards. This design choice makes the mature content inseparable from the rest of the game, shaping both its tone and its appeal. For players who are specifically drawn to this type of content, it adds an additional layer of motivation and engagement. For others, it may feel intrusive or overshadow the more traditional gameplay elements, making it difficult to engage with the fishing and exploration on their own terms. Visually, the game follows a familiar anime-inspired style, with detailed character illustrations standing out more than the environments themselves. While the backgrounds and world design are functional, they rarely leave a strong impression, serving primarily as a backdrop for the game’s interactions and events. The character art, on the other hand, is expressive and polished, particularly in key scenes. The soundtrack and sound design are serviceable, providing atmosphere without becoming a defining feature of the experience. Over time, the game’s structure begins to reveal its limitations. The fishing system, while initially engaging, does not evolve significantly, leading to repetition as players continue through the game. Similarly, the cycle of quests and interactions can start to feel predictable, especially once the core mechanics have been fully introduced. While the game offers a fair amount of content, the lack of meaningful variation in its systems can make extended play sessions feel less dynamic. Despite these issues, Legend of the Master Baiter succeeds in carving out a distinct identity. It is a game that fully commits to its concept, blending mechanics and themes in a way that few titles attempt. This willingness to embrace its niche gives it a certain charm, even when its execution is uneven. It may not appeal to a broad audience, but for those who appreciate its particular combination of systems and themes, it offers a unique and occasionally engaging experience. In the end, Legend of the Master Baiter stands as a curious and unconventional RPG hybrid that delivers a mix of satisfying progression and repetitive structure. Its strengths lie in its core fishing mechanics and character-driven interactions, while its weaknesses stem from limited variety and a heavy reliance on its defining theme. It is a game that knows exactly who it is for, and for that audience, it provides a lengthy, if uneven, journey. Rating: 7/10

游戏啥都好，就是概率极度傻逼得像拿脚填的一样，严重影响游戏体验！！！玩到现在主线做完了支线做了大部分，开始收集鱼的各个状态结果几乎每次都是王冠都出来半天了怀籽的还没看到（金冠只是最大长度，对于游戏内容cg解锁之类没有任何影响！），最严重的一次是钓了27次才出来，而金冠已经在前20次出现了三次甚至连续出来两次，你这概率是正常人能写出来的？本来的游戏内容是很好的，但是你这过于抽象的概率毁了这一切！

Women want me, fish fear me, fish women want me.

又臭又长的开头，还不能跳过没见过把制作人员这种应该出现谢幕的东西放开头的，狗屎一样的手感，钓鱼时的条精确度极差按两下让你怀疑游戏和电脑连没连一起，乱七八糟的地图任务，提示只能从杂七杂八NPC对话看到。各种反馈极其生硬，游戏性操作性给人的感觉就像极低画质看视频和难认的艺术字看小说，能玩下去都是神人了

感觉可以加个成就系统

bug太多 重点钓上来的鱼到底要怎样sex??? 我感觉就是bug

游戏画风良好，剧情舒缓，配音舒适，内容充实 [b] 但是！！！ [/b]游戏的收集做的非常糟糕！说的就是你，鱼差分的收集！ 实现鱼种类的变化是将水的鱼(单位)赋予一个属性，使其在钓起时会随机成三种鱼的一种或多种，这意味着在同一个地方钓鱼时每种鱼出现的概率不是1/3，是无法通过钓鱼次数的增加来全收集的。要想全收集就要多走动钓不同地方的鱼，但是鱼是会随机走动的，很将钓取范围容易叠在一起或跑出钓竿范围，同时钓鱼是要QTE的。 [b]而这意味着！[/b][u]在反复刷取一种从怪物身上掉落的物品时，其他的RPG是随着玩家的努力而给予更多更稀有的物品而形成正反馈；而这个游戏玩家要付出的操作不仅更多，给予物品的条件却是依靠运气和试错，从根本上否定了玩家的努力，是纯粹的负反馈！[/u] 在此基础上，游戏又设计了大量的此类型收集！

Fish Girls are cute!