Summary
Sega Marine Fishing (セガ マリン フィッシング, Sega Marin Fisshingu) is a fishing video game published by Sega for arcade games, Dreamcast and Microsoft Windows in 1999-2002.
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| Developer(s) | Wow Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Dreamcast, Windows |
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| Genre(s) | Sports |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
| Arcade system | Sega NAOMI |
Gameplay edit
The gameplay's emphasis was on enticing fish to bite onto the lure and then successfully fighting the fish and reeling it to the boat.
As the player catches fish, they earn item cards. Items earned with these cards include fish and artifacts for an aquarium, fishing equipment, additional boats, and various goofy accessories such as different colored shorts. The game also featured two modes of online play: tournament fishing and "fish mail". In tournament fishing, players competed to catch the biggest fish within a species. Fish mail consisted of writing short messages. Players could receive random messages by catching fish.
Sega Marine Fishing can be played using the Dreamcast fishing rod controller. Players can customize their character with hats, shirts, etc.
This game is a direct sequel to Sega Bass Fishing.
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 79/100[2] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| CNET Gamecenter | 8/10[3] |
| Edge | 6/10[4] |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 7/10[5] |
| Famitsu | 27/40[6] |
| Game Informer | 8/10[7] |
| GameFan | 91%[8][a] |
| GameRevolution | C[9] |
| GameSpot | 7.8/10[10] |
| GameSpy | 7.5/10[11] |
| IGN | 8.2/10[12] |
| Next Generation |   [13] |
The Dreamcast version received "generally favorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[2] Eric Bratcher of NextGen said of the game, "Any tournament or, better yet, online play would have landed this five stars. As it is, it's just cool."[13] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of 27 out of 40.[6]
In one review, Jake The Snake of GamePro called it "one of the best fishing games out there even though you can beat it too quickly. Even if you're afraid of the water, you'll be glad to hook Sega Marine Fishing."[14][b] In another GamePro review, Human Tornado said, "Although the game doesn't have a two player mode or the same 'wow' factor that Sega Bass Fishing did when it hit the stores, Sega Marine Fishing is a fun diversion for those times when you'd rather carry a pole than a gun or sword."[15][c]
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ In GameFan's viewpoint of the Dreamcast version, one critic gave it 89, and the other 93.
- ^ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version three 4.5/5 scores for graphics, control, and fun factor, and 4/5 for sound in one review.
- ^ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version two 4/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 3.5/5 for sound, and 4.5/5 for control in another review.
References edit
- ^ "Dreamcast's Marine Fishing Already A Hit As It Ships". Game Informer. FuncoLand. October 16, 2000. Archived from the original on December 14, 2000. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "Sega Marine Fishing (DC)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on March 24, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Torres, Ricardo (October 23, 2000). "Sega Marine Fishing - Dreamcast Review". Gamecenter. CNET. Archived from the original on December 1, 2000. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ Edge staff (Christmas 2000). "Sega Marine Fishing (DC) [JP Import]" (PDF). Edge. No. 92. Future Publishing. p. 99. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 15, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Hager, Dean (January 2001). "Sega Marine Fishing (DC)". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 138. Ziff Davis. p. 199. Archived from the original on January 29, 2001. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ a b "セガ マリン フィッシング [ドリームキャスト]". Famitsu (in Japanese). Enterbrain. Archived from the original on April 9, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "Sega Marine Fishing". Game Informer. No. 91. FuncoLand. November 2000.
- ^ Higgins, Geoff "El Nino"; Jacques Strap (December 2000). "Sega Marine Fishing (DC)". GameFan. Vol. 8, no. 12. BPA International. p. 126. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ Liu, Johnny (November 2000). "Sega Marine Fishing Review (DC)". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ Tracy, Tim (November 7, 2000). "Sega Marine Fishing Review (DC) [date mislabeled as "May 17, 2006"]". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on February 8, 2001. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ Hardcore Prawn (November 16, 2000). "Sega Marine Fishing". PlanetDreamcast. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 6, 2008. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ^ Chau, Anthony (October 24, 2000). "Sega Marine Fishing (DC)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on April 9, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Bratcher, Eric (January 2001). "Sega Marine Fishing (DC)". NextGen. No. 73. Imagine Media. p. 97. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ Jake The Snake (January 2001). "Sega Marine Fishing" (PDF). GamePro. No. 148. IDG. p. 99. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Human Tornado (October 16, 2000). "Sega Marine Fishing Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG. Archived from the original on January 23, 2005. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
External links edit
- Sega Marine Fishing at the Killer List of Videogames
- Sega Marine Fishing at MobyGames