Action Bass
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About the Game
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. A major part of the experience is 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 players to move on the next fishing area.
Gameplay & Core Systems
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. When players start fishing, they must first choose a lure. Once the line is cast, a lure action meter appears and players have 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. players have 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.
Standout Features
- The skilled fisherman who can complete the challenge mode, will be able to unlock new fishing lures and fishing areas.
- players also gets to keep their 5 biggest catches alive in their aquarium.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes 1 Player.
Presentation & Atmosphere
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.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Action Bass | PlayStation 1 | PS1.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Syscom Entertainment Inc. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Vingt et un Systems Corporation | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Vingt et un Systems Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Syscom Entertainment Inc. | Japan; Pokkiri 1400 Series release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Vingt et un Systems Corporation | Japan; Pokkiri 1400 Series release | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Fishing Controller | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Gamepad | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | PlayStation Controller | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1 Player | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1 Player | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | Manual Save | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Sports | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | Playstation 2 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Vingt-et-un Systems | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #SLUS-01248 | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Take-Two Interactive | North America | PriceCharting |
| Also compatible on | PAL Playstation 2 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-09 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2000-07 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2001-12-06 | Japan; Pokkiri 1400 Series release | MobyGames |
| 2000-01-01 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2000-07-14 | North America | PriceCharting |
| July 14, 2000 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 1, 2000 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 4517120399090 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPS-02482 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 843552500 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-01248 | United States | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 710425230509 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00004S1AO | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 3164 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPM-86927 | Japan; Pokkiri 1400 Series release | MobyGames |
| upc | 710425230509 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00004S1AO | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 3164 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #SLUS-01248 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting