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Game Boy Advance · Sports

American Bass Challenge

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenreSports
DeveloperStarfish
PublisherUbisoft
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesThe Black Bass
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Starfish and published by Ubisoft, American Bass Challenge arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a sports game.

It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 139 GBA sports games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

It is part of the The Black Bass series; on the GBA you can also try Super Black Bass Advance. The series also appears on other systems with TNN Outdoors Fishing Champ (GBC). Starfish also made Steel Empire for the GBA.

American Bass Challenge supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing American Bass Challenge is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

American Bass Challenge gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

American Bass Challenge cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Infinite Time82023626 2007
Temperature Always 47.882023F80 0058
Temperature Always 62.682023F80 00AA
Temperature Always 65.682023F80 00BB
Temperature Always 68.782023F80 00CC
Temperature Always 71.182023F80 00DD

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American Bass Challenge walkthroughs & guides

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American Bass Challenge FAQ

When did American Bass Challenge come out on the GBA?

American Bass Challenge was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made American Bass Challenge?

It was developed by Starfish and published by Ubisoft.

Is American Bass Challenge multiplayer?

Yes. American Bass Challenge supports up to 4 players.

How long does American Bass Challenge take to play?

As a sports game, American Bass Challenge typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about American Bass Challenge on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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