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The Blue Marlin

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…

27 December 1991

The Blue Marlin is a simulator developed by HOT-B, released 27 December 1991 on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What The Blue Marlin is

The Blue Marlin is a simulator game developed by HOT-B and released in 1991. It is available on Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

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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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

The Blue Marlin launched on 27 December 1991, within three weeks of Micro Machines, Alien Breed, Baseball Stars 2 and Commander Keen in Keen Dreams.

Released around the same time: Micro Machines, Alien Breed, Baseball Stars 2, Commander Keen in Keen Dreams.

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When did The Blue Marlin come out?
The Blue Marlin was released on 27 December 1991 for Family Computer and Nintendo Entertainment System.

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