6. Sega Bass Fishing
It's about this time that you're ready to go and take a coffee break - just a moment to pause and reflect - as we reach almost half way through our chart. And if there was ever a time for coffee then the riveting sport of Bass Fishing should literally be endorsed by Maxwell House. Indeed, Sega Bass Fishing is without question, one of the most unusual games to have ever been released on a home console system. Not because of the activity - fishing games have a well-documented history on platforms (well, I'm not going to document them, but someone has) going back as far as the classic 'Jack Charlton Fishing' for Commodore 64 - but more because of the specifically designed 'Sega Dreamcast Fishing Rod Peripheral' that accompanied it. As a precursor to the Wii, this design was in a league of its own, with players literally being able to get as involved in the activity as possible. While the game was released with a narrow sales-point in mind (I mean, if you're not into fishing, does it really appeal?) it was the chance for a different kind of gamer to come forward - essentially the same gamer the Wii approaches with Brain Training and Wii Sports. More importantly, what the game lacked in story or substance, it more than made up for in graphics and was praised for its amazing graphical capabilities, with the fish moving fluidly to create a smooth fishing experience. The fact this game was released on XBLA and PSN as late as October 2011 pays testament to its appeal - truly it's a title which inspires you to fish in a calm environment and attempt to progress to each level if nothing else. I recently found this game for £1 in a North Shields charity shop in near-perfect condition... although to be fair I was more impressed with the "coming soon to Dreamcast" leaflet that was still in the box!