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Mark Davis' The Fishing Master is a fishing video game developed by Natsume for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Mark Davis' The Fishing Master
is a fishing video game developed by Natsume for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It became a cult video game due to its difficulty level and attention to detail about lures and weather effects. A sequel, Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge, was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2 and 2005 for GameCube.
How Mark Davis' The Fishing Master Plays
Each lake has different criteria for passing the challenge and moving on to the next level. In the practice mode, the weather and the season can be chosen in order to practice fishing under certain conditions. A sequel, Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge, was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2 and 2005 for GameCube.
Players can assemble their own fishing gear. Realistic fish AI allows players to practice real-life fishing techniques on the virtual fish. Spots where fish are guaranteed to show up during the practice session appear as boat icons on the map.
Why Players Still Load It Up
A sequel, Mark Davis Pro Bass Challenge, was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2 and 2005 for GameCube. is a fishing video game developed by Natsume for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. And while the initial set-up is impressively thorough, offering your choice of seasons, gear, the time of day and location, the actual gameplay mechanics lack realism and make the game less than exciting to play." The two sports reviewers of Electronic Gaming Monthly scored it 7 and 6.5 out of 10.
A reviewer for Next Generation commented that "For all purposes fun and entertaining, Mark Davis' The Fishing Master fails entirely to capture the true challenge of fishing. Like Next Generation, they found the game lacks realism, and also criticized that there aren't enough animations and finding fish is "not really user friendly." They concluded that it is fun to play despite these factors, but requires a lot of patience. It became a cult video game due to its difficulty level and attention to detail about lures and weather effects.
Mark Davis' The Fishing Master — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Mark Davis' The Fishing Master support?
Mark Davis' The Fishing Master supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.
Can I play Mark Davis' The Fishing Master online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play Mark Davis' The Fishing Master?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Mark Davis' The Fishing Master?
Development was handled by Natsume Co., Ltd., with Acclaim Entertainment publishing the release.