Action Bass

Action Bass
DeveloperVingt-et-un Systems Corporation
Publishers
PlatformPlayStation
Release
  • JP: December 9, 1999
  • NA: July 27, 2000[1]
  • EU: September 29, 2000
GenreFishing
ModeSingle-player

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.

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

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]

Notes

  1. ^ In GameFan's viewpoint of the game, one critic gave it 72, and the other 59.

References

  1. ^ IGN staff (July 27, 2000). "Straight to the Bargain Bin". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on October 26, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Woods, Nick. "Action Bass - Review". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  3. ^ "Company Profile". Vingt-et-un Systems Corporation (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 7, 1999. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Action Bass Critic Reviews for PlayStation". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  5. ^ Pfister, Andrew (October 2000). "Action Bass" (PDF). Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 135. Ziff Davis. p. 186. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 23, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  6. ^ Nash, Jeff (August 18, 2000). "Action Bass". The Electric Playground. Greedy Productions. Archived from the original on May 14, 2002. Retrieved March 21, 2021.
  7. ^ Taylor, Martin (October 4, 2000). "Action Bass". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "アクションバス [PS]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  9. ^ "Action Bass". Game Informer. No. 89. FuncoLand. September 2000.
  10. ^ Higgins, Geoff "El Nino"; Jacques Strap (October 2000). "Action Bass". GameFan. Vol. 8, no. 10. Shinno Media. p. 80. Retrieved March 20, 2021.
  11. ^ MacDonald, Ryan (August 3, 2000). "Action Bass Review [date mislabeled as "August 4, 2000"]". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on December 13, 2004. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  12. ^ Zdyrko, David (August 4, 2000). "Action Bass". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  13. ^ "Action Bass". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. No. 37. Ziff Davis. October 2000.
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