Black Bass/Blue Marlin
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(Playstation - US, Sports)
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18 Nov 1999
The year was 1999 and the PlayStation console was at its peak. In Japan, a fishing simulation game called Black Bass/Blue Marlin was about to revolutionize the way people experienced sport games.
Developed by Sega, Black Bass/Blue Marlin offered players the chance to cast lines, reel in fish, and experience the thrill of fishing. The game's story followed a young angler as he traveled around Japan, competing in tournaments and honing his skills. With a unique blend of realism and arcade-style gameplay, Black Bass/Blue Marlin quickly gained a loyal following.
The gameplay itself was simple yet addictive. Players could choose from various types of fish to catch, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The goal was to land as many fish as possible while navigating the challenges of the game's different environments, from calm lakes to raging rivers.
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Controls
X Button
Reel
Button
Move Rod Up/Down
O Button
Adjust Drag / Up = Release
▲ Button
Access Icon Menu / Cancel
Directional Button ↑
Toggle Above Water / Underwater View While Reeling
Directional Button ↓
Accelerate
Directional Button ← →
Reverse/Decelerate
L1 Button
Steer Right/Left
R1 Button
Toggle Area Map / Speedometer / Compass / Radar
Start Button
Toggle Camera Position Between Forward (Driving) And Stern (Trolling / Reeling)
Δ Button
Access Icon Menu / Cancel
How to Play
Saving a Game
After completing the weigh-in ceremony and obtaining a top-three ranking, press the A button to go back to the main menu screen. Highlight "Options" using the Directional button. Press X to enter the selection.
Highlight "Memory Card Save" using up and down on the Directional button. Use the Directional button to select a memory block, and press the X button to enter the selection.
Press the A button to return to the Options menu. Press the A button once more to return to the Main Menu screen.
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Only tournament rankings that qualify you to advance to the next tournament level will be saved.
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A memory card must be inserted in Memory Card Slot 1 in order to load or save a game.
Exit
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Exit and return to Main Menu.
Black Bass Fishing Modes
Tournament Mode
Black Bass features eight progressive bass fishing tournaments on four realistic lakes. The player may start at either marina on each lake. Statistics and records will be kept for each player.
Lake Eufaula will be the first lake that is accessible. Press the X button to show the tournament docks. Select G. Bagby Park or Chewalla Creek.
The player may begin at either one of the two tournament docks, but the player must place in one of the top three positions from both of the tournament docks to advance to the second lake. See Tournament Rules.
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A next to a marina name means that the tournament from that marina has been completed and the qualifying standard for that specific dock has been satisfied.
Free Fishing Mode
Lake Eufaula and Thousand Islands are available for fishing at the start of the tournament series. After placing in all of the tournaments on Lake Eufala and Thousand Islands, Lake Okeechobee will be available in the Free Fishing mode, in addition to the first two lakes.
Once a player places in all of the tournaments on Lake Okeechobee, Sam Rayburn Reservoir will be available in the Free Fishing mode. Basic Statistics will be kept, but no tournament ranking will be recorded.
Beginner's Mode
Video anglers may hone their fishing skills on this small lake. Instructional screens allow players to learn the strategies and techniques of catching bass and competing in bass tournaments.
Helpful tips and an abundance of bass make bass angling in this lake a fun and rewarding experience. The player has a limited amount of time from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. to complete the Beginner's mode.
Two-Player Mode
The tournament hours for the Two-Player mode are 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Battle head-to-head on the same lake with a friendly foe or a rival. The red mark on the lake indicates the location of your opponent.
Tutorial
The Tutorial shows the habits and behavioral information needed to gain insight into the world of bass fishing. The Tutorial section is divided into four areas of information: Bass Attacks, Bass Behavior, Bass Environs and Fish Information.
Black Bass Driving Screen
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Directional Button ↑: Accelerate.
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Directional Button ↓: Slow Down / Stop / Reverse.
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Directional Button ←: Steer Left.
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Directional Button →: Steer Right.
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A Button: Access Icon Menu.
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L1 Button: Toggle Lake Map / Fish Finder and Speedometer / Compass.
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R1 Button: Change Camera Angle.
The elements of the DRIVING SCREEN are listed below:
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A. Lake Map - Shows outline of the lake and the position of the boat.
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B. Fish Finder - Shows the depth, fish representations and the bottom of the lake.
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C. Current Weather Conditions
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D. Current Tournament Time
Black Bass Casting Screen
Stop the boat and select CAST from the Icons that are shown at the top of the DRIVING SCREEN. The CASTING SCREEN contains the following basic elements:
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A. Lure Type.
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B. Casting Meters - Strength and release angle of your cast.
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C. Current Tournament Time / Weather Conditions / Water Temperature.
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D. Trolling Motor - Allows precise maneuvering in shallow water. The button lowers and raises the trolling motor. If the boat becomes stuck, you may use the trolling motor to maneuver the boat.
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O Button: Toggle Between Trolling and Casting.
Procedure for Casting
Once the position of the angler and the casting style have been selected, move the Directional button ← → to adjust the casting position.
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Start - Tap the button to initiate the casting meter.
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Casting Power - Press the button again to set the desired power level.
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Casting Angle - Press the button once more to set the desired angle and release the lure.
Retrieving the Lure / Fighting the Fish
Once you have cast the lure and it has entered the water, you may begin to reel in the lure. When a fish is hooked, two bar meters will appear.
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Line Tension Meter - Displays the tension on the line. The line will snap when the meter reaches the maximum.
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Line Length - Shows the current length of the line.
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Lure Type
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Button: Reel.
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Directional Button ← →: Swing Rod.
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Directional Button ↑ ↓: Move Rod Up and Down.
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Directional Button ↑: Set Hook When a Fish Strikes.
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O Button: Quick Reel.
Presenting the lure to the fish in a realistic manner is very important. Each lure needs to be presented in a slightly different way to accentuate its individual characteristics. (See lures.)
**Setting the Hook
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