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Action Bass

Overview

Action Bass is an arcade-type fishing game that emphasizes the action of trying to catch a big fish, and the struggle of reeling it in without it getting away. The game features two game modes, which are Challenge and Free mode.

In the challenge mode, players compete in a tournament where they are given three minutes to catch a fish large enough to meet the weight requirement, and this fish must also weigh enough to place within the top three of all the competitor fisherman's catches in order for the player to move on the next fishing area. The skilled fisherman who can complete the challenge mode, will be able to unlock new fishing lures and fishing areas.

In the free mode, players are free to choose from four different fishing areas to practice in, with no competition or time limit to worry about. The fishing areas include fishing by the boathouse, fishing in a jungle setting, fishing by a waterfall which makes the water cloudy, and fishing while the sun is setting.

When the player starts fishing, they must first choose a lure. Some of the lures include the minnow, popper, and pencil bait which each have their own characteristics.

Once the line is cast, a lure action meter appears and the player has to fill it in order to attract the fish. Once the fish gets attracted and gets caught on the line, a line tension meter appears. The player has to be careful while reeling in the fish, to not let this meter fill, or else the line will snap and the fish will be lost.

The player also gets to keep their 5 biggest catches alive in their aquarium.

Genre
Sports
Alternate Names
No information available

Media

Box - 3D

Action Bass - Box - 3D (North America) - 565x550
North America -  565 x 550
Action Bass - Box - 3D (Japan) - 984x964
Japan -  984 x 964
Action Bass - Box - 3D (Europe) - 2000x2050
Europe -  2000 x 2050

Box - Back

Action Bass - Box - Back (North America) - 1597x1373
North America -  1597 x 1373
Action Bass - Box - Back (Europe) - 1079x960
Europe -  1079 x 960
Action Bass - Box - Back (Japan) - 599x512
Japan -  599 x 512

Box - Front

Action Bass - Box - Front (North America) - 792x680
North America -  792 x 680
Action Bass - Box - Front (Europe) - 964x981
Europe -  964 x 981
Action Bass - Box - Front (Japan) - 512x512
Japan -  512 x 512

Box - Front - Reconstructed

Action Bass - Box - Front - Reconstructed (North America) - 687x617
North America -  687 x 617
Action Bass - Box - Front - Reconstructed (Europe) - 1700x1539
Europe -  1700 x 1539
Action Bass - Box - Front - Reconstructed (Japan) - 543x475
Japan -  543 x 475

Box - Spine

Action Bass - Box - Spine (Japan) - 74x1394
Japan -  74 x 1394
Action Bass - Box - Spine (Europe) - 156x1480
Europe -  156 x 1480
Action Bass - Box - Spine (North America) - 75x1411
North America -  75 x 1411

Clear Logo

Action Bass - Clear Logo (North America) - 2400x1045
North America -  2400 x 1045
Action Bass - Clear Logo (World) - 400x170
World -  400 x 170

Disc

Action Bass - Disc (Europe) - 940x940
Europe -  940 x 940
Action Bass - Disc (North America) - 800x800
North America -  800 x 800
Action Bass - Disc (Japan) - 665x664
Japan -  665 x 664

Fanart - Background

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3840 x 2160

Screenshot - Game Title

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640 x 480

Screenshot - Gameplay

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Action Bass - Screenshot - Gameplay (null) - 320x240
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