Most fishing games provide a detailed fishing simulation and nothing else, but Legend of the River King adds some role-playing elements to the mix that considerably freshen the gameplay. Apparently, you are searching for a legendary fish that can cure your sister's illness. But this weak storyline really just provides an excuse to roam the world trying to catch every species of fish in the game. Catching fish may not be as exciting as rounding up hundreds of different types of Pokémon, but it is surprisingly satisfying. As the game progresses, players gain access to different fishing poles, various types of bait, and other fishing accessories that let them land the bigger and more exotic catches. The role-playing elements are fairly lightweight, so hardcore RPG fans will likely be more amused than challenged. Still, these elements do help break up the monotony of the fishing tasks. There's even an entertaining virtual pet game that lets you hatch a fish and raise it. It thrives or dies depending on the amount and type of attention it gets, and even mutates into new species depending on the environment you establish for it. Legend of the River King is more relaxing than exciting, just as a good fishing game should be.