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Cover art of Bassin's Black Bass
Platform
SNES
Genres
Fishing
Developers
Starfish
Publishers
HOT-B
Release date
December 31, 1994

Summary

Bassin's Black Bass with Hank Parker (often just called Bassin's Black Bass) lets you chase the dream of becoming a professional angler, and the game leans heavily on that competition vibe. You can fish solo or team up with the real‑life champion Hank Parker, who even lends his name to the U.S. release. The four venues—Green Valley Lake, Bronze Lake, Bluestone Lake, and the Onyx River—each have their own quirks, from shifting weather to distinct fish habits, which forces you to plan your lures and timing carefully. Tournaments are stacked in a clear progression: start with a local amateur meet at Green Valley, move to the Amateur Bass Championship on the river, then the Pro Bass Tournament at Bronze Lake, and finally the world‑class showdown at Bluestone. Reviewers praised the realistic graphics and the strategic depth, even if the overall score landed at a modest three‑star rating.

Storyline

In Bassin's Black Bass, you begin as a rookie fisherman eager to prove yourself. Over the course of the game you enter a series of increasingly tough tournaments, climbing the rankings one catch at a time. The ultimate goal is the Bassin' World Championship, where the best anglers gather. There you face off against the seasoned pro Hank Parker in a final showdown for the title. Victory crowns you the champion of the tournament circuit.

Edited by Maya Carter

Game Screenshots

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single

Alternative Titles

  • Bassin's Black Bass with Hank Parker Alternative