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Super Black Bass

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Also known as
スーパーブラックバス

Compete in lake tournaments by navigating waters and casting lures to catch target weights of bass.

Super Black Bass was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan on December 4, 1992, and in North America in 1993; the earliest commercial release of this SNES version is 1992.


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Released
1992
Genre
Perspective
1st-person, Behind view
Size
696.89 KB
Rating
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About Super Black Bass

Super Black Bass is a fishing simulation structured around tournament progression across four distinct lakes. Each location presents the objective of landing a specific total weight of bass within a set time limit.

Gameplay alternates between navigating a boat using directional and acceleration controls, and an active fishing mode. A fish finder aids in locating promising fishing spots from the boat. The act of fishing involves selecting from eight lure types with various color options, casting with a timing mechanic, and then controlling the lure's retrieval.

While reeling, fish are visible as silhouettes in the water, with larger specimens indicated by darker shadows. Hooking a fish initiates a tension management minigame where the line will snap if stress becomes too high; the line can also be cut manually. The primary catch is bass, though other species like trout and pike are also present.

Player progression is tracked through a password system and involves improving two character attributes, Technique and Strength, by catching more bass. The tournament structure, from amateur to professional levels, implies a challenging skill curve.

Super Black Bass Screenshots

12 images
Intro cutscene
Title screen
Main menu
Password screen
Options
Input a name
Tournament rules
The goal in Stage 1
An overview of the fishing spot
Starting out in the morning by the docks
This is the view when casting
Select a lure