
Release
Friday, December 27, 1991
Player score
Awaiting reviews
Platform families
1
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
The Blue Marlin was developed by Hot B in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Following their earlier release The Black Bass, Hot B built on some of the original features for this fishing game. With the abilty to gradually increase attributes in muscle power, body strength, and skill; the player has more control over how the game is played compared to Black Bass.
The premise
Hot B presents the exhilarating and backbreaking challenge of saltwater fishing for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Below the warm blue waters, off the world's most famous deep sea fishing destinations, awaits the ultimate fishing trophy - The Blue Marlin! Match strength against the writhing frenzy of the powerful Blue Marlin. The Blue Marlin is not another fish story, it's a realistic fishing simulation guaranteed to get you hooked! The player will compete in a four-part tournament and try to come out on top with the biggest fish.
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Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Languages
2 supported
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Family Computer
Gen 3

Nintendo Entertainment System
Gen 3