Bass Fishing No 1 (New)

Spent a whole rainy afternoon on this and the 3D makeover really does the classic justice—the way the water ripples when you cast feels almost real. Smaller catches still give you a decent fight without wrecking your thumb, so it's perfect for easing into the bigger ones later.

I love how the smaller fish actually help you build up for the bigger fights—it makes the progression feel really natural instead of just random. The full 3D water environments on N64 add a lot of depth to casting and reeling, more than I expected from an old fishing game.

The way the fish get progressively harder to reel in really makes you feel like you're actually learning the sport. Spent a solid hour just figuring out the best technique for the bigger catches.