Games Database
PC
Sport: Angling
| Also for: | Dreamcast | ||
| Viewed: | 3D First-person | Genre: | Sport: Angling |
| Media: | CD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | SEGA | Soft. Co.: | SEGA |
| Publishers: | Empire Interactive
(GB) |
Released: | 19 Oct 2001
(GB) |
| Ratings: | 3+ | ||
| Accessories: | Control Pad | ||
Summary
It was the fishing sub-game in the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time that really turned us on to virtual fishing. It may sound like a strange concept, but Zelda demonstrated that fishing could be fun. When Bass Fishing came along for the Dreamcast, the fishing concept was taken to the next level, complete with its unique fishing rod accessory. Sega Marine Fishing is the latest game in the series to offer you the excitement of fishing without the hassle of leaving the house.
The main difference with Marine Fishing can be gleaned from the title. Bass Fishing was about catching just bass: Marine Fishing involves catching a variety of marine creatures, including exotic fish like the shortfin mako, as well as a selection of deadly sharks. The variety of sea life adds to the gameplay because they all respond to your bait and actions in a different manner.
In Sega Marine Fishing you are free to explore the environments by travelling the waters on your yacht, which is a welcome change to being stuck in one area as with Bass Fishing. With a little practice it will become second nature to make your bait move in a life-like fashion. After a fish bites, it is important to find the right tension level for the line to successfully reel it in. Too little and you’ll lose it, too much will snap the line.
Mini-games are available to improve your fishing skills and can be as enjoyable as multi-player games as well. You can practice your casting and reeling skills in the mini-games. There is a technique to reeling in fish that tires them out and makes it much easier to catch them, perfect for catching bigger fish.
The graphics in Sega Marine Fishing are smooth and impressive which helps to create believable environments to fish in. The audio is suitably atmospheric, and the underwater effects add to the realism. So, if you fancy catching something for virtual dinner, Sega Marine Fishing can help.
The main difference with Marine Fishing can be gleaned from the title. Bass Fishing was about catching just bass: Marine Fishing involves catching a variety of marine creatures, including exotic fish like the shortfin mako, as well as a selection of deadly sharks. The variety of sea life adds to the gameplay because they all respond to your bait and actions in a different manner.
In Sega Marine Fishing you are free to explore the environments by travelling the waters on your yacht, which is a welcome change to being stuck in one area as with Bass Fishing. With a little practice it will become second nature to make your bait move in a life-like fashion. After a fish bites, it is important to find the right tension level for the line to successfully reel it in. Too little and you’ll lose it, too much will snap the line.
Mini-games are available to improve your fishing skills and can be as enjoyable as multi-player games as well. You can practice your casting and reeling skills in the mini-games. There is a technique to reeling in fish that tires them out and makes it much easier to catch them, perfect for catching bigger fish.
The graphics in Sega Marine Fishing are smooth and impressive which helps to create believable environments to fish in. The audio is suitably atmospheric, and the underwater effects add to the realism. So, if you fancy catching something for virtual dinner, Sega Marine Fishing can help.
