SYSTEM START UP
Set up your PlayStation® game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the Bass Rise™ disc and close the CD door. Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation® game console. Follow on-screen instructions to start a game. Press "START" button for title screen. Using directional buttons, select desired mode. Press "START" to begin game.
Single Play
Use this mode to fish in various locations. Using directional buttons, select "NEW" to begin a new game, or "LOAD" to continue previous game. Then press "START."
If you select "LOAD," screen will prompt you to select Memory Card slot 1 or 2. When game loading is complete, press X Button.
Vs. Play
Use this mode for 2 or more players. Players should alternate using the Player 1 controller.
Option
Select "OPTION" to change any of the following:
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BGM volume (background music)
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Sound output (stereo or mono)
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Status display (line tension and length)
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Navigation display (help on/off)
SINGLE PLAY
Use this mode for 1 player. Choose from the following MENU selections.
LOCATIONS
Go fishing. Select fishing location. (For detailed fishing instruction, see HOW TO PLAY section.)
Lures
Use this screen to select or change lures in your tackle box. You can use up to three tackle boxes. Each tackle box holds up to 12 lures.
Records
Check your current record for each level. Display standings according to: TYPE of fish (Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Blue Gill); LINE (8 lbs., 12 lbs., 16 lbs.); or SIZE (length, weight).
Save/Load
Save results from current round or load results from a previous round. Only one round can be saved on each memory card. To save a round, return to Save/Load option in MENU.
Back to title
Go back to title screen.
Vs. Play
Begin the match after setting the rules in the "Rule Setting" screen. Controller usage is the same as for single play.
Number of Players
2 to 4 players can compete.
Game Method
Choose from 1-5 rounds, 1-5 casts per round.
Three Types of Competition
Compete according to weight, length, or quantity (except Blue Gills).
Game Style
Use 1-Player Port only. Players alternate using one controller. If a second controller is plugged in, both controllers can be used.
Rules
Each player casts the same number of times per round and earns points depending upon ranking. The player who earns the highest points after all rounds are completed is the winner.
VS. PLAY
To calculate total points -
1. Figure total for each player per round.
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Weight match - combined weight of all fish.
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Length match - combined length of all fish.
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Quantity match - total quantity of fish.
2. Award points by ranking.
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For 4 player match, 4 points are awarded to the first place player, 3 points for second place, etc.
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For 3 or 2 player match, first place gets 3 or 2 points, respectively, and so on down the ranking.
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Players who tie are awarded equal points.
3. Award bonus points. See chart below.
RECORD BONUS
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For player who sets a new weight record: 1 point (Record remains after game)
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For player who sets a new length record: 1 point (Record remains after game)
DEFENDING BONUS
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For player who maintains the weight record: 1 point (After each round)
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For player who maintains the length record: 1 point (After each round)
FIRST PLACE BONUS
HOW TO PLAY
CHANGE TACKLE
Lure
All lures in tackle box will appear on the screen. Use ▲ and ▼ directional buttons to select a lure. Press X button to execute.
Line
Use ◄ and ► directional buttons to select a line weight. Press X button to execute.
CASTING
Use ◄ and ► directional buttons to change casting direction. Use □ + ◄ or ► directional buttons to change player view. Press X button to cast.
FISHING
Press Ο, Δ, and/or □ to reel in lure and maintain tension. Press L1 button to attract fish by moving lure.
When you have a fish lined up with your hook, press the L2 button to hook the fish. Press O, Δ, and/or □ to reel in fish.
Note: To ease line tension and prevent line break, you can slow/stop reeling or press the ◄ and ► directional buttons in the