Black Bass with Blue Marlin
Black Bass with Blue Marlin is a PlayStation sports game released in 1999 developed by Hot-B. 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
- 6.9 / 10
About this game
Black Bass with Blue Marlin 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.
Collected in series
Black Bass centres on choosing a fishing spot, working a lure and bringing a fish safely to the boat. Its tournament games turn those small decisions into the pursuit of a better catch, with changing conditions adding another reason to rethink each cast.
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AI review
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Bass and marlin fishing differ enough to reward equipment planning.
Black Bass with Blue Marlin places freshwater bass fishing and offshore marlin fishing on one PS1 disc rather than merely changing fish names. Separate modes use different casting and reeling procedures; tackle, boat placement and conditions give patient players decisions to consider. Four lakes, multiple marlin locations and split-screen head-to-head play broaden the otherwise slow angling rhythm. This remains a deliberate simulation, not a constant-action sports game. Boat and ambient sounds give the waters some presence while visuals primarily communicate location and equipment. A PlayStation-specific account documents ordinary pad boat control and tutorial options. Its digest of a contemporary review reports that an Agetec fishing rod did not work; owners should not assume support for that device. This assessment avoids a web page explicitly labeled as an AI-generated review.
Strengths
- Distinct freshwater and offshore modes
- Many sites and split-screen competition
Weaknesses
- Slow angling pace
- Reported Agetec rod test failed
Who it is for: Patient PS1 fishing fans who enjoy equipment and location choices.
Play notes: The rod test is a secondary digest of an IGN review and establishes only the tested Agetec model.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Many sites and split-screen extend a deliberately slow activity. | Reviewed | 7.4 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Bass and marlin fishing differ enough to reward equipment planning. | Reviewed | 7.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Waterside and boat sounds support fishing without visual spectacle. | Reviewed | 6.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension PS1 pad controls and tutorials are clear, but the reported Agetec rod test failed. | Reviewed | 6.4 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Hot-B
- Publisher
- Hot-B
- 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
- Player versus PlayerReplayableSports-based PlaySolo-friendlyFast-pacedLow Entry BarrierShort SessionsMain Story Under 10 Hours3D GraphicsPick-up and Play
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- PlayStationWorldwide1999
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Sources
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