Even in video games, people enjoy a little break from the task at hand – and mini games are the perfect refuge. But who could have foreseen that the enjoyment of the fishing game in Red Dead Redemption 2 would begin to surpass the hype for playing the main course?
I've had more fun fishing in Red Dead Redemption 2 than I've had in my entire real life.
— MrGreeneArrow (@MrGreeneArrow) October 29, 2018
FINALLY!!! This is all I wanted! #fishing #justlikethezeldadays #rdr2 #PS4share pic.twitter.com/j0JoXMQVOq
— Jas Said What (@Pir8Tia) October 28, 2018
The average play time of Red Dead Redemption 2 is logged at around 45-50 hours, but if you stop to go fishing you can luxuriate in the tranquility of the lake for longer than you probably ever knew you wanted to.
I've discovered fishing on #RDR2 if anyone was wondering how I've spent the last six hours.
— Trent (@trentslatts) October 31, 2018
lord help me i've been playing the red dead fishing minigame since 9am today i require the biggest of catches to fulfill my thirst
— stream dedicated on apple music and spotify (@fatpussyisyummy) October 29, 2018
No, the fishing mini game doesn’t have any bearing on your progression through the main story, but damn, it’s some seriously addictive, zen action out on the lake. Well worth the pitstop.
Why I love #rdr2 – I was on my way to a mission, saw a nice river, started fishing, caught a fish that unlocked the first level of my fishing challenge. Spent an hour getting the 3 fish I needed to get to level 2, never got to that bloody mission. Brilliant.
— Seb Hawden (@n1keman_SH) October 30, 2018
One of my favourite parts about #RDR2 is the fishing! And look at that view… ??? pic.twitter.com/RoHdzlXWaO
— Millie Rae (@ghostbxbyyy) October 28, 2018
Have you even really ‘played’ RDR2 if you haven’t completed the fishing expedition? No. You have not. Please go visit the lake and catch some fish at your soonest convenience.