Bass Masters Classic
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Developed_By:
Natsume
Published_By:
THQ
Released On:
01 Jan 1999
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Bass Masters Classic is a game for the Game Boy Color in which you can participate in a bass fishing tournament. The game features variable weather conditions and times of day, a variety of lures, and realistic fish behavior.
You can play in tournament and practice mode. The first allows you to compete and qualify for the Bass Masters Classic tournament. In practice mode you can choose your own weather, time, and fishing spot.
Gameplay consists of watching the line from the "lure cam" angle. Once a fish catches the bait you have to quickly press the D-pad to reel it in.
UPC-A:
785138620497 (Europe)
Part #:
DMG-AQMP-EUR (Europe)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a realistic fishing simulation game where players compete in B.A.S.S. tournaments. Players engage in detailed angling, managing changing weather and observing fish behavior to catch hard-fighting bass.
Story
Welcome
Welcome to BASS Masters Classic! This is the best bass fishing game for the Game Boy Color.
BASS Masters Classic combines the realism of B.A.S.S. tournament fishing with arcade angling fun for all ages.
Features
BASS Masters Classic offers all the features that serious anglers demand:
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underwater and strike viewing screens
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changing weather conditions
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incredibly detailed fish behavior
With ultra-realistic fishing situations and fickle, hard-fighting bass, players will have the best bass fishing game for anglers on the run.
Let's go fishing!
How to Play
GETTING STARTED
1. Turn OFF the POWER switch on your Nintendo Game Boy. Never insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is on.
2. Insert the BASS Masters Classic Game Pak into the slot on the back of the Game Boy. To lock the Game Pak in place, press firmly.
3. Turn ON the POWER switch. The Nintendo logo should appear. (If you don't see it, begin again at step 1.)
4. When the Title screen for BASS Masters Classic appears, press Start to proceed.
TOURNAMENT ENTRY
Press the Control Pad ↑/↓ to highlight an option and press ←/→ to customize it. Press the A Button after making your selection.
ANGLER APPEARANCE
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Select the appearance of your angler. Press the Control Pad ←/→ to choose a male or female and ↑/↓ to select an angler.
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After selecting your angler, highlight the END option and press the A Button.
OPTIONS MENU
Press the Control Pad ↑/↓ to highlight an option and press ←/→ to customize it. Press the A Button after making your selection.
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BGM - Toggle background music ON/OFF.
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BGM TEST - Listen to the different selections of background music.
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SFX - Toggle Sound Effects On/Off.
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SE TEST - Test the various sound effects.
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HINT MARK - Toggle ON/OFF. When ON, Hot Spots are marked on the lake map with a green bass.
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TOURNAMENT RULES - View tournament rules.
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EXIT - Advance to the Select Game menu.
OPTIONS
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TOURNAMENT RULES
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HINT MARK
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COND
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BGM
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COND
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SFX
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COND
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BGM TEST
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4000
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SFX TEST
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4000
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EXIT
SELECT GAME MENU
After you have created your angler and customized the game options, you will be taken to the Select Game menu. Press the Control Pad ▲/▼ to highlight a mode, then press the A Button to select. Press the B Button to return to the Title screen.
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TOURNAMENT MODE - This is the main one-player game. Fish your way to the BASS Masters Classic against some of the top B.A.S.S. anglers.
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PRACTICE MODE - Build up your fishing skills in Practice mode. Customize a full day of bass fishing by selecting lake, time, and weather conditions.
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OPTIONS - Customize the game options.
TOURNAMENT MODE
Tournament Mode allows you to compete on the BASSMASTER tournament trail. By placing within the top ranks of the tournaments, you can qualify for the BASS Masters Classic - the granddaddy of all fishing tournaments!
To continue using a password, select a Tournament from the Select game menu, you will be given the option to start a new game or enter a password.
BASIC RULES
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TIME - Each day starts at 6:00a.m. and ends at 4:00p.m.
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CATCH LIMIT - 5 bass
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SIZE LIMIT - Minimum 12 inches
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LATE PENALTY - 1 lb. for every 5 minutes after 4:00p.m., disqualified after 30 minutes.
SELECTING A FISHING SPOT
After reading the tournament rules, select TOURNAMENT from the Lake Conditions screen to go right to the lake. Now choose a spot on the lake to fish. Move the Control Pad ◄/► to select a spot, then press the A Button to select.
Once an area has been selected, decide where you would like to fish. Press the Control Pad ◄/► to select a spot, then press the A Button to confirm. To fish a different area on the lake, press the B Button to exit from the boat to the Point and Area Select screens.
AREA SELECT
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LAKE QUACK
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AM 06:00 ► AM 06:00
POINT SELECT
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LAKE QUACK
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AM 07:10 ► 07:10
UNDERWATER
Once you have cast out the line, the lure will appear underwater. To reel in, press the A Button. Some lures will activate better if you hold down the A Button, while other lures require you to tap the A Button.
While fishing, play with each lure until it appears to be activated correctly. If not activated at all, some lures will sink to the bottom of the lake and others will float to the top of the water.
When a fish appears on the screen, press the Control Pad and press the A Button to hook your bass. If you do not press fast enough, you will not set the hook in the bass's mouth, and it will get away.
With a bass on the line, hold down the A Button to reel it in.
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The Line Out meter shows how much line is out.
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The Tension meter displays the tension of the line. If the Tension meter turns completely red, the line will snap and you will lose the bass. Press the B Button while reeling in to release tension in the reel. When there is less tension in the line, continue to reel in the fish.
BOATING A FISH
After reeling in the bass, you will have to grab it. Press the A Button when the bass gets close to your hand.
Tip: Wait until it swims
Controls
Control Pad ↑/↓
Highlight options
Control Pad ←/→
Change options
A Button
Confirm options
B Button
Exit to previous menu
Start
Pause game / Save game (Tournament mode)
Control Pad ⬅/➡
Move boat
Control Pad ⬆/⬇
Set Casting Range
Select
Toggle Lure/Live Well menu
Control Pad ⬇
Set hook in mouth
Start Button
Pause game
Tips & Maps
PASSWORD
To continue your progress in the BASS Masters Classic, use the password feature. Passwords are given at the end of the 1st and 2nd days of a tournament, and you can enter them from the Select game menu to continue your game.
LURE INFORMATION
To change your lure while fishing, press Select, highlight LURE, and press the A Button. Different lures are effective in various conditions and require specific retrieval techniques.
TOPWATER LURES
Topwater lures are very effective in the morning, in cool to warm water (55 degrees or more). The best technique is to reel in the line with a succession of starts and stops.
CRANK BAITS
Crank baits work best when bumped against the bottom of the lake or bounced off stumps, causing a strike reaction from bass. For best results, reel in the line erratically.
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