Overview and Gameplay
A young fisherman sets out to catch the legendary River Master after learning that its flesh may cure his sick sister. Kawa no Nushi Tsuri combines top-down exploration, role-playing progression, wildlife battles, and detailed fishing across five river regions, from a mountain stream to the river mouth.
Fish can be sold for money, while food, inns, tackle, larger creels, and stronger rods support further travel. Animal battles award experience that raises physical strength, a shared resource for surviving attacks and landing powerful fish. Progress also depends on finding items, completing local tasks, and obtaining the special equipment needed for the final catch.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions move the fisherman and navigate menus.
- A opens or confirms commands and times attacks against animals.
- B cancels commands and handles fishing actions, including casting, hooking, and reeling.
- Hold B while a fish is tired, then release it when the fish struggles to avoid breaking the line.
- The game is strictly single-player and uses a numerical password system for continued progress.
Version Notes
This is the original Japan-only Famicom release. It is not the later PC Engine CD remake or Kawa no Nushi Tsuri 2, and it received no official Western NES title.
Release And Credits
- Released: August 10, 1990
- Developer: Yuu Yuu
- Publisher: Pack-In-Video
- Original platform: Famicom
