If you live for the feeling of the day's first strike, Take 2 Interactive's new bass fishing simulation is bound to get your blood pumping. With the help of Al Lindner, the host of In-Fisherman, Take 2 hopes to make Bass Hunter 64 as close as possible to a day on the lake. Mr. Lindner, who was recently elected for enshrinement into the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, actually fishes along with the player and offers his expert advice between casts.
The hunt takes place on three dimensional versions of real-world lakes, where you'll be able to spot native wildlife and occasionally come across a fellow fisherman. A special 'Lure Cam' will allow players to spy on different varieties of fish and underwater plants while perfecting their individual style.
If you want to feast on fish & chips at the end of the day, you'll have to be smarter than the average bass. Tapping into the extensive knowledge of the folks at In-Fisherman, Take 2 claims to have produced ultra-realistic fish behavior. In this case, it seems that artificial instinct would be a more appropriate term than artificial intelligence.
Bass Hunter 64 will offer a large selection of lures and tackle, and hundreds of ways to combine rods, reels, and artificial bait combinations.
The boats are equipped with electronic fish finders to give you a fighting chance, and GPS tracking systems are on-board to ensure that you can find your way back home.