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Bass Strike ps2 Game Reviews
Bass Strike
Critic Score
Metascore: 57 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
5.7 out of 10
based on 11 reviews
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Dynamic camera action, realistic fish behavior and beautiful graphics immerse players in "hawg" heaven. Experience intense tournament action as you strive to qualify as one of 50 anglers competing for the title of world champion. [THQ]

PUBLISHER: THQ
DEVELOPER: Pai, Inc.
GENRE(S): Simulation, Sports
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: October 4, 2001

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

80
Playboy
The greatest thing about Bass Strike is the Sony PS2 game controller. Yes, it's the same as it ever was, but -- finally -- the right analog stick serves as a near perfect dupe for a fishing rod's reel.
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75
GamerWeb Sony
This is a curiously addictive game, and with the various modes offered, you'll be busy hauling bass and making a name for yourself in no time. Just don't forget to grow out those sideburns.
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70
Game Informer
Catching fish is less fun than in "Sega Bass Fishing 2," even though managing the drag settings on your reel can be demanding. [Nov 2001, p.112]
70
GameZone
Worth playing.
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62
IGN
It's not the best fishing game ever made by any means, but it more than serves its purpose. It's fun and can be addictive.
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61
GameShark
The clipping is absolutely horrible, particularly with the fish.
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60
PSX Nation
An above average fishing game. Virtual Anglers will find plenty to like here.
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60
TotalGames.net
Bass Strike’s main ailment seems to be its rather delicate control system...Sensitive? It’s like a freshly exposed groin wound; you move too quickly and the fish is off, you wind in too slowly and the – fish – is – off.
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51
GameSpot
To put it bluntly, the frustrating controls ruin what would have been a perfectly good fishing game.
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42
Core Magazine
Most of the time, it's duller than a bread knife, and even when it's supposed to be exciting, it's just tedious.
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30
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The graphics certainly don't help any. Really, for a PS2 game, they're an embarrassment. [Dec 2001, p.161]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 5.7 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Jacob S. gave it a0:
Can NOT figure out how to set the hook! Game is nothing more than an aggravation! A disgrace.

[Anonymous] gave it an8:
Very good game controls a little tricky but after you get used to them it is really pretty fun.

Josh S. gave it a 5:
I've been playing for half an hour and still can't figure out how to catch a fish, i always loose the hook. Dang, maddening.

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