E3 2012 | Jett Tailfin Announced for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Maximum Games has announced plans to unveil Jett Tailfin for Nintendo’s Wii U at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. Created and developed by Hoplite Research, LLC (Myst 3D) and Ilusis Interactive Graphics, Jett Tailfin tells the story of a lovable fish who, accompanied by his friends, competes to win a quirky underwater competition.

Formerly released on mobile handsets, Jett Tailfin allows players a full range of control with multiple shortcuts and additional landscapes as racers attempt to find the best route to the finish line. Players have the option of challenging friends and choosing from a large variety of different types of fish to race, each mimicking true-to-life attributes of real fish. Examples of some available characters are: Phil A. Salmon, Hal Hammerhead, Tim Lapia, and John Sturgeon. Other features include a selection of mini-games such as Clam Ball, Sharks and Minnows, and Fishnet Tag.

Additionally, players will attempt to unlock the bonus character, Tom Tsunami - Jett Tailfin’s idol and the fastest fish in the world - and have the opportunity to race as the sea legend himself. Racers will speed through a variety of environments set up as exotic ecosystems, such as Atlantis Metropolis, Hawaiian Islands, Ship Graveyard, Pirate’s Island, and more. Sea-loving friends such as electric eels and octopuses will attempt to prevent fish from finishing each race, and are utilised by players to gain advantage over their opponents.

We are excited to team with Maximum Games, a company that understands innovative gameplay. And we are pleased to put forth a game that players 8 to 80 will enjoy!
- Manny Granillo, president of Hoplite Research, LLC.