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Publisher: Sega
Category: Sports, Fishing
Platform: Dreamcast, PC
ESRB Rating: Everyone Release Date: October 1999
Overall Rating:
4 Stars out of 4
Review by Tom Allen
4 Stars out of 4
(Review of Dreamcast version)
Sega Bass Fishing is not the greatest game in the world, but it deserves an "A" because
it's the first fishing game to get us excited. It was the first time we got to play with a rod,
too. A nice, white rod. I enjoyed pulling the rod back and letting it go. It really works
those arm muscles.
Seriously, the rod adds a lot to the experience. Sold separately from Sega, the rod
actually vibrates when fish are on the line.
The game itself offers four complete tournaments in which you compete against other
players by selecting a casting point, choosing from 13 different lures, and knowing how
to take advantage of weather conditions, time of day, and terrain. For example, big fish
are often found in caves.
The excellent graphics, sound effects, and amazing water texture and reflections are all
part of a great interactive experience. My only complaint is that you can't fish away
from the shore. You can't drive your boat deep into the lake and fish away from land.
I had the most fun in Practice mode, which is exclusive to the Dreamcast version. Sega
Bass Fishing has been a success in the arcades for a while now. The Dreamcast
version only builds on that success.
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