Sega Bass Fishing

Sega Bass Fishing

Sega Bass Fishing, out for the Nintendo Wii, is the newest title in the unique series virtual anglers have been enjoying since the days of the Dreamcast. Now Sega has a fresh take on the popular game with all new locales, 20 lures, and, of course, more fish. Both fans of the series and newcomers can experience the new Sega Bass Fishing, cast a line, and catch a big one!

One of the nicest features Sega Bass Fishing has to offer is the carefully designed and fully detailed locations to fish at. Players can choose from over ten locales ranging from a tranquil park, to a lush lake with a rushing waterfall, to a forest stream.

Underwater environments are also highly elaborate and realistic. Submerged natural debris and objects of all sorts decorate each area’s subsurface to simulate real life fishing. Although the graphics themselves haven’t improved much since the Dreamcast, it is fully compensated by the vibrant scenery and environments anglers can fish.

Unlike some other fishing games where hooking a fish takes little to no skill, Sega Bass Fishing uses real techniques from real life fishing. Each lure uses a different method to entice the bass and get them to bite. Players can shake, knock, and swish baits to get the picky fish hooked.

Bass behavior is also very realistic. An underwater camera lets players watch their lure in action and see the bass up close as they casually swim up to the bait to check it out. With some skill though before long, they’ll be on the line!

Another excellent feature of the new SBF is the new variety of bass you can catch. The old Dreamcast version had only two varieties: Smallmouth and Largemouth. Now, you can hook four types including Florida Largemouth, Red Eye, Small Mouth, and Northern Spike Largemouth.

What’s more, you can see all of your prized catches in the record room along with the variety of fish, conditions it was caught in, and the weight. And if you become a Tournament champion, you can also view all the trophies you’ve won in the trophy room.

Amidst the varied platform choices available today, Sega made an excellent choice in selecting the Nintendo Wii. Sega Bass Fishing takes full advantage of the Wii’s unique gameplay by turning the Wii remote into a fishing rod. Although you can buy a fishing rod attachment for the controller, the remote itself, which acts as the body of the rod, plus the nunchuk, which acts as the reel, works very well to simulate a real fishing experience.

Although Sega made many improvements to Sega Bass Fishing they also removed or replaced some features that really added to the bass fishing experience and overall gameplay. One of the biggest changes is the inability to drive your boat or select your casting point freely. Now when selecting where to cast the only way you can move your boat is by motoring horizontally on a track. The last release for the DC allowed players to drive wherever they pleased in the fishing area.

Another disappointing subtraction from the game is lack of customization. You can only choose the default character and boat. The Dreamcast version was chock full of unlockable customizations for your character and your vehicle ranging from your shades and the color of your hat to the bow color of your boat.

Regardless of the limited set-backs, though, the new Sega Bass Fishing is an enjoyable game anyone can enjoy. Sega kept the same spirit from previous titles while giving the new release an overall arcade style; even including an “Arcade” mode.

Sega Bass Fishing is an excellent choice for both seasoned fishing fans and average gamers alike. With all new additions and a fresh style of gameplay, SBF is a great new take on an old favorite. Sega Bass Fishing for the Wii will keep you reeling them in!

The MRSP for Sega Bass Fishing is a low $29.99.