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Bass Strike
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 11 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 4 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Pai, Inc.
Genre(s): Simulation, Sports
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: October 4, 2001
Summary
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]
Cheat Codes & Hints: Adrenaline Vault Cheat Code Central
Also On The Web: Official Website
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...
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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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]
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.
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
An above average fishing game. Virtual Anglers will find plenty to like here.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
To put it bluntly, the frustrating controls ruin what would have been a perfectly good fishing game.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >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
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.
