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    SEGA Bass Fishing

    SEGA Bass Fishing (Wii)

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    Developer

    SEGA

    Publisher

    SEGA

    Genre

    Sport

    Players

    1

    C3 Score
    6
    Reader Score (0 Votes)
    n/a

    Posted on 13.04.2008 User Icon Posted by Jorge Ba-oh (jb)
    Tag Tags: SEGA, Bass, Fishing, 5, SEGA, SEGA, Sport
    The arcade fishing classic returns to the living room, it's time to don your fishing waistcoat and hat, pack your rod and reel and head out for some peaceful early morning fishing, SEGA style. After several outings on the Dreamcast and even a PC version, the decade-old game makes a welcome return to a console almost built for it: The Wii.
    Essentially what we've got here is a hardcore fishing game that needs virtually no instruction: the Wii remote is used as a rod to nab the little critters from their watery homes, and the nunchuck is used to reel them in. The goal: catch as many fish as you can in the time available, from your gaping huge monsters of the sea to adorable little young'uns. Essentially all the modes available follow the simple formula. In arcade it's a race for weight and time as you'll need to nab as many as you can, making sure the combined total is above the required amount. There's some variety in the location stakes, from your regular ickle pond to settling by a dam or under a bridge

     

    When we look at Sega Bass Fishing, you can see its budget roots sinking in, but it's not all bad. Visually, it's no Mario Galaxy or some beautifully rendered Finding Nemo, but it does have some SEGA charm and tradition in its design. Gone is the quirky polygon chap you pull the puppet-strings to fish, and instead there's a handsome up-to-date model in his place. The environment is well designed, from the clean and welcoming water engine to the nicely rendered fish swimming inside, there's a good level of detail. It's not the best visuals on the box, but doesn't hurt the eyes so much either

     

    Gameplay

    7

    It's got enough to last the duration for the fishing-enthusiast, with different modes and environment options available to use. It's simple, and accessible, but lacks some standard options that could have boosted the score higher.
    Graphics

    7

    Not bad, though not the best on the Wii either. Some nice water effects and animation, though the environment and textures could certainly be improved to be brought into the current generation.
    Sound

    6

    Fairly good, though nothing out of the ordinary. You've got your standard SEGA funky guitar tunes, and a host of different commentary to commend your fishing action. It's done well and works well too. Mp3 support via the SD card could have jazzed up things a little, though.
    Value

    5

    Where the game's bigger drawbacks come is replay value. The arcade experience is fine for some, but the lack of sharing your progress (via pictures, or detailed stats) and the ability to play with friends certainly shortens its lifespan.
    6

    /10

    C3 Score All in all, it's not a bad game, and certainly is a better catch than other fishing games in the market. At a budget price and with lack of multiplayer or online, it seems truly something that perhaps should be left for hardcore fishing enthusiasts. It's above average, and does the job well. So, fancy a trip down to the lake? Then SEGA Bass Fishing is certainly your best choice for arcade fishing in your living room.
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    jesusraz

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    All sounds a bit too fishy for me...

    HAR HAR! Smilie


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    on 20.04.2008 at 13:00
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    Wishing for a new Rival Schools!
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    jesusraz said:
    All sounds a bit too fishy for me...

    HAR HAR! Smilie


    Best joke I've eva heard!!

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    on 20.04.2008 at 17:04
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    Marzy

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    Excellent review J. Smilie

    This sounds alright for fishing fans, my granddad would definitely be interested in it.
    on 20.04.2008 at 17:51
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    jesusraz

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    I'm surprised it hasn't been more popular, to be honest. Perhaps if SEGA had bothered to advertise it sales could have picked up...there are a lot of fishing fans in the UK, I'm sure. This and Fishing Master from Hudson should hot prospects for fans.


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    Live in your world, Die in mine!
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    the ridges, ack they burn..Smilie
    no interest.. sorry...

    people i owe stars to...
    No one yet!!!Smilie

    I Bought a ds!!! FINNALLY
    on 27.04.2008 at 00:05
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