Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Game Boy Color
23rd Nov 1999
14th Dec 2000
3DS eShop
- 7th Mar 2013, £4.49
3DS (3DS eShop)
- 28th Mar 2013, $4.99
- Series
Reviews
Review Legend of the River King (3DS eShop / GBC)
Nothing smells fishy here
Natsume is mostly known for its Harvest Moon games, but what you might not know is that there is another long-running series from the same developer - in fact, its first game predates the first Harvest Moon by 6 years. Legend of the River King is one of only four games in this series released outside Japan, and it's now...
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Legend of the River King News
Nintendo Download 28th March 2013 (North America)
Rhythm heroics, mastering rivers, racing and a price revelation
It's Nintendo Download time once again, North America, and this week is all about 3DS. Wii U, DSi and Wii all have a week off, though there's a mix of the old, the new and the even older to enjoy on the 3DS eShop. Let's get to the details. 3DS Download Software: HarmoKnight (Nintendo,...
News Harvest Moon Heading to North American 3DS eShop in Late April
Legend of the River King will be available on 28th March
As we already know, Europe will be able to download the Game Boy Color version of Harvest Moon from the 3DS eShop on 28th March. However, North American farmers have been left in the dark, with many believing they've been put out to pasture. Well fret not, as Natsume has revealed via its...
Nintendo Download 7th March 2013 (Europe)
Assaulting a virus, life-saving fishing and classic run 'n gun action
Nintendo is on the ball this week Europe, sending sweet download news our way as we awake from our slumber. The list this week is a rather small one, but the mix of new, old and revamped old franchises arguably represents quality over quantity. The goodies for 3DS and Wii are...
News Retro Classics Harvest Moon And Legend Of The River King Coming To 3DS Virtual Console
Farming and fishing
Nintendo has confirmed that two beloved Game Boy Color classics are heading to the 3DS Virtual Console. Harvest Moon and The Legend of the River King — both from Natsume — will be available on the 3DS eShop in the near future. Highly-regarded titles from yesteryear, the games focus on farming and fishing respectively, with...
About The Game
Embark on a dangerous quest to catch the fish that can save your sister's life.
You'll need all your angling and survival skills to succeed in this unique fishing RPG. On a perilous quest to capture a mysterious and mystical fish, you'll deploy a variety of tackle in both quiet lakes and raging rapids.
Along the shores, dangerous animals are a constant threat. To get supplies, you'll sell some of your catch at village markets. You can also try your hand at raising a pet fish from embryo to adult, and watch as it grows and even changes species!
Comments 5
looks neat
I played the original, and it definitely struck me as something innovative for the time. Combining fishing with fantasy RPG elements was a pretty nice change for the genre as a whole — it's more like Rune Factory than vanilla Harvest Moon for that reason. It's too bad that the later entries in the series didn't stick with the "battle for bait" system, but with Rune Factory doing well... who knows?
Oh man so tempting! I've never played this before but fishing+RPG? Awesome! I don't know if I can keep my wallet shut till its review arrives... I'm a big fan of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, is this game something for me?
@AyeHaley I am also a huge fan of both Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, so much like you, I decided to pick this one up. Whilst, it isn't Animal Crossing, nor is it Harvest Moon, it is great fun if you like either series. Do give it a try!
Great game as someone who likes fishing in real life, I got it on the 3ds eshop before it closes.
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