"In cases where a genre is underrepresented on a platform, developers aren't given license to rest on wishy-washy execution. Time and again, this disposition has backfired, where instead of being a strong contender for future iterations to emulate, you're left with an example of the wrong course of action. Far be it for Super Black Bass 3D to actually make a compelling case as one of the only fishing sims available on the two-year-old handheld. In many ways nonsensical, this blatantly stiff offering is driven by bad execution, with no correcting agents whatsoever to make for an even-level outing." -- Wiiloveit.com
Gamer Living's Jack Moulder weaves a tale of his childhood, sportsmanship, and fishing safety in this latest review of Super Black Bass 3D.
Super Black Bass 3D is neither hardcore simulation nor breezy recreational romp. Instead, the game shifts between the two categories, fusing fussy fish catching with ill-fitting motion controls. Amateur anglers longing for an adequate recreation of the pastime are advised to overlook the title; even a catch-and-release rental will likely leave to rebuffing.
As the name implies, Super Black Bass 3D by developer Star Fish is a fishing simulator for Nintendo 3DS. You play as either a male or female who enters the fishing tournament at Genesis Hole. Aided by Mary, a young woman who plans on opening a boat rental store, you are taught the basics of fishing and how to ‘fight’ your underwater adversaries.
After entering the tournament, you must work your way through five different tiers – Local, Amateur, Bass Professional, Professional and World Anglers. The lower tiers are free to enter, but certain fishing requirements and fees are required to progress through the ranks.
I played the sh!t out of Black Bass on NES/SNES/GameBoy.
This is rather disappointing. Has anyone else played this yet?