Bassin's Black Bass SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

Bassin's Black Bass

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperStarfish
PublisherHot-B
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Bassin's Black Bass is a sports game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Starfish and published by Hot-B.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Bassin's Black Bass is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Bassin's Black Bass gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Bassin's Black Bass cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Always Catch A 60.32 Pound FishCBCA-A4D3
Always Catch A 75.68 Pound FishCBCA-A4D3 D3CA-A463
Always Catch A Largemouth BassCBC8-A403 DDC8-A463 3CC8-A4A3
Always Have All LuresCBEA-DF60 DFEA-DFA0 B2EA-D4D0 4BEA-D4A0

See all Bassin's Black Bass cheats

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Bassin's Black Bass FAQ

When did Bassin's Black Bass come out on the SNES?

Bassin's Black Bass was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Bassin's Black Bass?

It was developed by Starfish and published by Hot-B.

Is Bassin's Black Bass multiplayer?

No. Bassin's Black Bass is a single-player game.

How long does Bassin's Black Bass take to play?

As a sports game, Bassin's Black Bass 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.

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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