Fisherman's Bait 2 - A Bass Challenge (GE865 VER. UAB)

Konami • 1998

Also known as: Bass Angler 2

Fisherman's Bait 2 - A Bass Challenge (GE865 VER. UAB) — Title screen
Title screen
Fisherman's Bait 2 - A Bass Challenge (GE865 VER. UAB) — Gameplay
Gameplay

Konami’s Fisherman's Bait 2 - A Bass Challenge arrived in arcades in July of 1998 as a sequel to the original Fisherman's Bait. This two-player game puts you in the role of an angler competing against another player to reel in the biggest and best bass. Utilizing Konami’s System 573 technology, players cast their lines into the water, observing subtle currents and carefully timing their retrieves to entice fish. Success depends on understanding the behavior of bass and using appropriate lures—a true test of fishing skill and strategy. Originally developed in Japan and released as an export title, Fisherman's Bait 2 builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor. The game’s design incorporates a disc and cartridge combination for enhanced graphics and gameplay. While this version is identified as GE865 VER. UAB, it should be considered in relation to the original Japanese release known as "Bass Angler 2 [Model GC865]" for further context. As part of a series that would later expand to include a Marlin Challenge title, Fisherman's Bait 2 offers an engaging and competitive fishing experience for two players seeking a bit of arcade-style angling action.

Details

Manufacturer
Konami
Year
1998
Players
2
Genre
Sports / Fishing
Display
raster
Emulation status
imperfect
MAME ID
fbait2bc

Machine data derived from the MAME project.