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Action Bass

Action Bass

Action Bass is a PlayStation sports game released in 1999 developed by Vingt et un Systems. It centers on sport controls, shifts between attack and defense, and score or tournament goals, with controls and information arranged around the directional pad, shoulder and face buttons, plus DualShock twin analog sticks and vibration where supported.

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About this game

Action Bass is a PlayStation sports game centered on sport controls, shifts between attack and defense, and score or tournament goals. Matches, challenges, and tournament goals give sessions clear boundaries, with progress divided into stages, tasks, matches, or growth milestones that make immediate goals understandable. Its value depends on whether these rules continue to create judgment and room for mastery rather than on length, sales, or series recognition. Short campaigns are judged by repeat-challenge value, while longer ones are judged by variety, pacing, and recovery after failure. Players, venues, animation, and score feedback establish the match atmosphere, while early 3D graphics, pre-rendered backgrounds, CD audio, and full-motion video need to preserve targets and interface readability on a television. The genre-specific limitation is that opponent ai, control precision, multiplayer accessories, and period-specific rosters can affect consistency. Platform conditions also include disc loading, Memory Card saves, regional video standards, digital or analog control support, vibration, and dedicated peripherals affect original-hardware use. This description covers only this platform release and does not import features or conveniences from remasters, emulators, or other console editions.

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6.7 / 10PlayStation

Straightforward arcade fishing is welcoming but narrow in scope.

Action Bass concentrates on selecting a lure, aiming a cast and landing fish before a time limit expires. Different lures suit different spots, and once a bass bites the player must ease off the reel when the tension meter climbs or risk losing the catch. That simple rhythm gives beginners something to judge without surrounding it with a simulation of boating or lake exploration. Five fishing areas and new lures provide progression, while an aquarium preserves notable catches. The fixed positions also mean variety depends mostly on choosing another lure or casting point. Detailed fish textures, splashing sounds and shifting underwater camera angles make a hooked fish feel lively, even though the fish themselves flex rather stiffly. A separate original-PlayStation review finds the analogue input and DualShock vibration comfortable and the menus easy to understand; the manual also documents a visible lure and save flow. This disc version suits quick, accessible angling more than players who want extensive locations or a demanding fishing simulation.

Strengths

  • Lure choice and tension management create an accessible loop.
  • Underwater views and controller feedback enliven catches.

Weaknesses

  • Fixed areas offer little open exploration.
  • Fish motion is stiff and long-term variety limited.

Who it is for: Players seeking quick arcade-style fishing.

Play notes: Original PlayStation software; PS3 Classics usability is not inferred.

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Five areas and lure unlocks carry progression, with little exploration beyond fixed spots.

Reviewed6.2 / 10Not provided
Dimension

Lure choice and line tension make the accessible casting loop active.

Reviewed6.8 / 10Not provided
Dimension

Fish detail and underwater camera shifts add atmosphere, but their movement looks stiff.

Reviewed6.6 / 10Not provided
Dimension

The PlayStation review finds responsive analogue and DualShock feedback, with clear menus and a readable tension meter.

Reviewed7.5 / 10Not provided

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Core information

Release date
1999
Platforms
PlayStation
Content kind
Game
Release state
Released
Region
Worldwide
Official website
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Offline minimum players
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Offline maximum players
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Online minimum players
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Online maximum players
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Tags
Short SessionsPick-up and PlayFast-pacedSolo-friendly3D GraphicsLow Entry BarrierSports-based PlayReplayableMain Story Under 10 HoursPlayer versus Player
Supported game languages
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Requires base game
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Standalone
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Age ratings
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Play modes
Single player
Perspectives
Third person

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