Sega Bass Fishing
Game by Sega
Reviewed by Robby Cox
koi@magicnet.net
Save: VMU-50 Blocks
Released: 1999
Works with: VMU, Jump Pack, Fishing Controller
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Opening Snide Remarks: In case you didn't know it, Sega Bass Fishing is the 
American version of Get Bass.  This review is based on using the regular 
Dreamcast controller.

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Gameplay Description: Sega Bass Fishing is the best fishing game ever.  I 
really like this game.  It is somewhat simple, but if you like catching fish, 
then this game is for you.  There are 3 modes of play-Arcade, Original, and 
Practice.  Arcade Mode is 4 levels of fishing where you fish until you meet 
certain requirements such as catching 11 pounds of fish on the first level.  
The next level may require you to catch 13 lbs. of fish.  You have as much 
time as you need to meet the requirements.  You start out with 2 minutes, but
if you run out of time, you continue and you have 2 more minutes and all of 
the fish that you've already caught.  Original Mode is a series of bass 
fishing tournaments.  You fish in a series of 4 tournaments with differing 
rules which help keep this mode fresh.  Practice mode is basically a free 
fishing mode.  It's much like just going out on the local lake and trying to 
catch fish.  This mode is very relaxing and is just as fun as the other 
modes.  The actual gameplay is very cool.  Fighting fish is extremely 
reallistic and is handled nicely.  My only complaint is that you don't really
have any control of where your boat goes.  You pick the location and the 
casting spot, but that's all.  Besides that, this game is nearly perfect.      
Liked: 3 Excellent modes of play.
Hated: Nothing.

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Graphics Description: Sega Bass Fishing features some of the most amazing 
looking fish ever seen in a videogame.  I swear they look just like the real
thing.  The fisherman and woman don't look quite so good.  They show polygon
joints, but other than that, they look great.  The environments are beautiful
and look extremely reallistic.  The main complaint is that there is a lot of
slowdown.  Since this doesn't hinder the gameplay, it's not a big deal.      
Liked: Amazing fish.
Hated: Slowdown.

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Sound/Music Description: SBF has some pretty cool music.  It fits the game
well and it's not annoying.  The sound fx are perfect and really sound like 
splashes and such.  There is also a silly announcer who tells you when to 
turn the rod left or to pull the rod up.  He also tells you whena fish is 
near.  I like him, but a lot of people won't.  
Liked: Great sound fx.
Hated: Nothing.

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Play Control/Game Design: SBF has some perfect controls.  They are simple, 
but they're not limiting.  The analog shoulder buttons work perfectly as the 
reeling controls.  The game design is great and this game just begs to be 
played over and over and over.(Sorry, I'll go take a cold shower now;)
Liked: Perfect controls and game design.
Hated: Nothing.

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Improve: No more slowdown.

RIYL: Just buy this game.  It is heads and shoulders above any other fishing 
game ever.

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Final Words: Just take the $39.99 and go buy this game now!  I swear it is 
worth it and it is just simply an awesome game! 

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Score
Gameplay: *****
Graphics: *****
Sound/Music: ****
Play Control/Game Design: *****
Personal Opinion: *****
Total: 24 out of 25
Final Score: 100 %

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Currently Known Codes: None.

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