Big Ol' Bass 2
Big Ol' Bass 2 is a PlayStation sports game released in 1999 developed by Konami. 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.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.1 / 10
About this game
Big Ol' Bass 2 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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Accessible, playful arcade fishing with monster catches, held back by repetitive technique and presentation.
Big Ol' Bass 2 is the third Fisherman's Bait game, released as Fisherman's Bait 3 in Europe and Exciting Bass 3 in Japan; it is not the earlier Fisherman's Bait 2: Big Ol' Bass. Its appeal lies in brisk fishing rather than strict simulation. Choosing a lure, casting and managing line tension are easy to understand, and frequent bites keep the loop moving. Free fishing, tournaments, survival contests and World Monster catches provide different goals, with local competition and a fish collection adding reasons to return. The original PlayStation release supports ordinary controls and DualShock vibration, and audible tension warnings help newcomers. Yet the tactics change little between species, so repetition sets in after the initial catches. Solo progression has limited pull after the competitions, while similar-looking lakes and a looping soundtrack fail to sustain a peaceful atmosphere. Split-screen competition also narrows the view. It is a good fit for approachable arcade fishing and playful oversized catches, less so for a deep angling simulation or lengthy career. This judgment does not borrow features from its similarly named predecessor.
Strengths
- Clear line-tension cues and frequent bites make fishing approachable.
- Several modes, unusual catches and a collection add goals.
- Local two-player play and vibration increase involvement.
Weaknesses
- Catching techniques differ little between species.
- Solo motivation weakens after tournaments.
- Similar lakes, looping music and narrow split-screen reduce immersion.
Who it is for: Players wanting quick arcade fishing, odd giant catches or local head-to-head sessions.
Play notes: This third series entry should not be confused with the earlier Fisherman's Bait 2: Big Ol' Bass.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Free fishing, tournaments, survival, monster catches and two-player competition broaden the package, but solo progression loses force after the events. | Reviewed | 6.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Quick bites and clear line-tension feedback make arcade fishing satisfying, but similar tactics across species become repetitive. | Reviewed | 7.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Fish and catch cues provide payoff, while similar lakes and looping music make the setting less convincing. | Reviewed | 6.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Original PS1 controls, vibration and tension cues are accessible; split-screen competition constricts the view and training is limited. | Reviewed | 7.2 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Release date
- 1999
- Platforms
- PlayStation
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Sports · Primary genre
- Tags
- FishingReplayableResource ManagementSolo-friendlyCollection-richSlow BurnSports-based Play3D Graphics
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- PlayStationWorldwide1999
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