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Black Bass, The (Japan)

NES / Famicom
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Reviewed in
1986
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The Black Bass is a black bass fishing simulator on NES by HAL Laboratory with detailed American lakes and lure arsenal. The representation offers lake view, sonar and fish fight at a measured tempo in a pioneering educational formula of the genre. Honest for 8 bit fishing fans, early reference of the console fishing simulator.

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Category
Sports 1 player 3+
Description
Pioneering black bass fishing sim bringing the North American hobby to the Famicom. Published by Hot-B in 1986 in Japan. Lure choices, hot spots on the lake and patience rewarded with trophy catches.

Black Bass, The review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,05 MB 📅04/07/1986
Published by Hot-B

Black Bass, The (NES) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $6 Q6 complete
 $24 Q10 new
 $77 !
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Other versions
Black Bass, The
USA
01/10/1989
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