IQ212 Games, creator and developer of mass-market games across web, mobile and PC have launched its new mobile fishing game, Redneck Fishin. Announced today, the distinct game permits mobile subscribers to fish utilizing TNT as bait. Players can fish for trout, bass and more using dynamite for bait even if they are in the woods, the suburbs, or the city.
The made for mobile game arcade, Redneck Fishin is the debut of iQ212’s newest game franchise. The gameplay requires players to rescue Brandi and Randy’s homestead from the tax man. With different fishing hole settings, players can fish to explode through the daily limit of fish. While watching out for the endangered turtle, gamers can lay the bait for a wide array of fish ranging from tiny minnows and blue gill, to giant catfish and bass.
Rick Marazzani, GM of iQ212 Games, commented, “Redneck Fishin is a fun mobile experience with broad appeal that users will enjoy, replay, share, and talk about. Redneck Fishin is the latest addition to iQ212’s growing portfolio of fun, original, mass-market entertainment properties. We want to entertain the most people on the widest platforms, and Redneck Fishin’ accomplishes that.”
Hsiung Chen, iQ212 co-founder, further added, “Our goal was to create a game and build a franchise that was made for mobile, port to almost every device, and be addictingly fun. With broad consumer appeal and a strong brand name, Redneck Fishin’ will not only delight and entertain mobile users, but the brand and gameplay translates perfectly to web and PC as well.”
Players help Randy and Brandi catch a bounty of fish for their roadside fresh fish stand. For each fish caught, the player helps to pay off the tax bill. This further assist him in buying back the family’s TV, pool, truck, and other property Sheriff Buford has confiscated. The “get ‘er done” inventiveness of rural blue collar Americans is paid a fun tribute through this game. The game gets really enjoyable as it progresses allowing players to fish like a down home redneck.
In addition to launching the Redneck Fishin for mobile phones, iQ212 will also be releasing a social networked Facebook version of this game. This version of the game aims to promote online the animated characters and wacky story along with the enjoyable gameplay. Along with a chance to share and compete for scores with friends, players get an opportunity to play the online version either at home or at work. The Facebook version also saves high scores and the progress of a player. A leaderboard compares the player’s rank with their Facebook friends.
Users of AT&T in North America along with Verizon Wireless, and Rogers mobile subscribers can avail of the Redneck Fishin mobile game. The game should soon reach other carriers in various regions.