SEGA Bass Fishing

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