Bass Masters Classic
| Bass Masters Classic | |
|---|---|
| Developers | Black Pearl Software Natsume (GBC) |
| Publishers | Malibu Games (SNES) Black Pearl Software (Genesis) THQ (GBC) |
| Platforms | Sega Genesis SNES[1] Game Boy Color[2] |
| Release | 1995 |
Bass Masters Classic is a 1995 fishing video game developed by Chicago-based[3] studio Black Pearl Software. It was developed with the help of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society.[4]
Gameplay
In Bass Masters Classic, players compete in a series of bass fishing tournaments, progressing from local to regional competitions before reaching the prestigious Classic. Players start by selecting one of nine available fishermen and then visit the bait shop to gear up. The shop offers six specialized bait types, along with a choice of fishing lines, rods, engines, and fish finders to customize the setup.[5]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Next Generation | (SMD)[5] |
| Game Informer | 8.25/10[6] |
| Game Players | 82%[7] |
| VideoGames & Computer Entertainment | 8/10[8] |
Game Informer game the SNES version of the game a score of 8.25 out of 10, stating:" would've liked to see more terrain beneath the surface, but maybe that's for a sequel. Bassmasters is a quality fishin' cart, so if you like Black Bass this one is worth some play time".[6]
Next Generation reviewed the Genesis version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "Basically, this game is loaded with extras and so patient gamers may even enjoy the slow paced sim fishing. Still, for the most part, Bass Masters Classic is strictly for fishing fanatics."[5]
The game sold 200,000 copies.[9]
References
- ^ Mitchell, Kent (July 9, 1995). "Video game brings kake to living room". The Atlanta Constitution. p. 59. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bassmasters Classic". IGN. November 23, 2018.
- ^ "THQ Inc. to Acquire Black Pearl Software". Los Angeles Times. March 8, 1993. Archived from the original on December 6, 2013. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Bass Masters Classic". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Finals". Next Generation. No. 5. Imagine Media. May 1995. p. 98.
- ^ a b "Can You Catch the Big Kahuna?". Game Informer. June 1995. Archived from the original on November 20, 1997. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Bass Masters Classic". Game Players. June 1995. p. 52. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Bass Masters Classic". VideoGames & Computer Entertainment. July 1995. p. 91. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Curtiss, Aaron (June 6, 1996). "T.HQ a Hero as Loyal Players Are Forgotten Bit by Bit". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.