How to Fish: Strategies for beating the Pufferfish
PC Gamer provides a strategy guide for defeating the Pufferfish boss in How to Fish, a major difficulty spike encountered on the game’s third island. The author describes the battle as challenging in both solo and co-op modes, requiring multiple attempts before victory. The recommended approach combines SMG weapon upgrades with substantial patience to overcome the bloated, buoy-like boss.
Players preparing for the encounter should first speak to a swimmer wearing yellow floaties, who initiates a quest for Pufferfish bait and offers snacks to use as bait rewards. This NPC interaction serves as a progression gate following earlier boss defeats, including the Spider Crab and Giant Piranha.
The Pufferfish represents a notable difficulty increase in the game’s progression, suggesting it functions as a significant skill checkpoint. Success appears to require both equipment optimization through SMG upgrades and player persistence rather than relying solely on mechanical execution.