Action Bass
2000 fishing video game
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Action Bass (アクションバス, Akushon Basu) is a fishing video game developed by Vingt-et-un Systems Corporation and published by Syscom in 1999 and Take-Two Interactive in 2000 for PlayStation.
- JP: Syscom
- WW: Take-Two Interactive
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| Developer | Vingt-et-un Systems Corporation |
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| Platform | PlayStation |
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| Genre | Fishing |
| Mode | Single-player |
Gameplay
Action Bass is a fast‑paced, arcade‑style fishing experience rather than a realistic simulation. Players enter short, three‑minute rounds in Challenge mode, where the goal is to catch as many heavy fish as possible before time runs out. Success unlocks new areas and lures. Outside of timed competitions, Free mode allows leisurely fishing without restrictions, giving players a chance to experiment with different lures that skim the surface or dive deep. These choices directly affect which fish appear. Fish saved in Free mode can be viewed later in an Aquarium. Gameplay tension comes from the fragile fishing line: the line breaks once the caution bar flashes.[2]
Development
The game was developed by Vingt-et-un Systems Corporation, a company founded in November 1992.[3]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | 51/100[4] |
The game received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[4] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 22 out of 40.[8]