2002 · SIMS Co., Ltd. · Sports

Top Angler

Timed PlayStation exclusive

The game is a real-time bass fishing simulator. The season and time of each stage are dictated by the internal clock of the player's console.

Released: 7 March 2002
Platforms: GameCube PlayStation 2
Genres: Sports
Developers: SIMS Co., Ltd.
Publishers: Xicat Interactive
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Perspective: Third person
Country: Japan
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Top Angler: Real Bass Fishing (リアルバスフィッシングトップアングラー, Riaru Basu Fisshingu Toppu Angurā) is a fishing video game developed by SIMS. The game was released for PlayStation 2 in 2002.

Keywords

fishing
billiards

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Gameplay

The game is a real-time bass fishing simulator. The season and time of each stage are dictated by the internal clock of the player's PlayStation 2. Weather effects such as wind and waves are also depicted in real-time to increase player immersion. There are several gameplay modes: "Tournament Mode" is based on an American bass tournament, "Arcade Mode" is a score competition, "Challenge Mode" has skill-testing challenges, and "Practice Mode" is an open, un-timed fishing simulator that allows the player to customize their environment.