Cabela's Dangerous Hunts is a 2003 video game published by Activision in conjunction with Cabela's for PlayStation 2, Xbox and Microsoft Windows.
| Cabela's Dangerous Hunts | |
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 PlayStation 2 cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Fun Labs (PC, Xbox) Sand Grain Studios (PS2) |
| Publisher(s) | Activision Value |
| Engine | RenderWare |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 Xbox Microsoft Windows |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Hunting, simulation, first-person shooter |
Gameplay edit
Cabela's Dangerous Hunts is a first-person shooter where the player goes on hunting trips. The game features several game modes, such as Career Mode, which allows the player to create a profile and customize their stats, age, and appearance. There are many events which may result in a failed hunt: penalties for killing non-game animals, including a failure if three are killed; falling into deep streams can result in drowning; falling off high ledges can result in injury or death; and certain animals, such as bears, cape buffalos, wolves, coyotes, hyenas, mountain lions, and leopards, can attack and kill the player. The player also has an energy limit, eventually, causing tiredness and the need to slow down. This effect can be reduced by carrying lighter equipment and conserving energy.
There are twelve exotic locations which feature twenty-six animals. There are a variety of game, with white rhinoceros, zebras, and hyenas being more challenging than deer, elk, and wolves, and of weaponry: eleven types of rifles, three types of handguns, two types of bows, one type of crossbow, and three hunting knives. Items like scent removers and different animal calls can be used to attract the animals, while ground blinds and tree stands can camouflage the player.
The game also features the game-mode Action Zone, containing different stages for hunting. Once in these zones, the player's aim is to kill several animals, thereby passing the level. Once all the predators are taken down, a portal will appear to take the player to the next location.
Locations in the game include Wisconsin, Alaska, Quebec, California, Idaho, New Mexico, Alberta, and Tanzania. Each location houses different animals that the player can hunt. The player has the ability to change the season and are of the hunt, and, in Career Hunt Mode, they can choose between different, uniquely-perked characters.
Reception edit
| Aggregator | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | PS2 | Xbox | |
| Metacritic | 68/100[13] | 57/100[14] | 49/100[15] |
| Publication | Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PC | PS2 | Xbox | |
| Game Informer | N/A | 4.75/10[2] | N/A |
| GameSpot | 6.8/10[3] | N/A | N/A |
| GameSpy |   [4] | N/A | N/A |
| GameZone | 6.5/10[5] | 8/10[6] | N/A |
| IGN | N/A | 6.8/10[7] | N/A |
| Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | N/A |  [8] | N/A |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | N/A | N/A | 3/10[9] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 61%[10] | N/A | N/A |
| PlayStation: The Official Magazine | N/A | 6/10[11] | N/A |
| TeamXbox | N/A | N/A | 6.8/10[12] |
The PC and PlayStation 2 versions received "mixed or average reviews", while the Xbox version received "generally unfavorable reviews", according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[13][14][15] The game was said to have "passable" gameplay and a very neat feel to it. It is featured in the PlayStation 2's Greatest Hits series.
References edit
- ^ van Leuveren, Luke (August 30, 2004). "Updated Australian Release List - 30/08/04". PALGN. PAL Gaming Network. Archived from the original on September 10, 2006. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ Zoss, Jeremy (January 2004). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 129. p. 135. Archived from the original on November 4, 2005. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ Osborne, Scott (February 24, 2004). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts Review (PC)". GameSpot. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ Bennett, Dan (April 5, 2004). "GameSpy: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (PC)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on November 1, 2005. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ Lafferty, Michael (February 23, 2004). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts – PC – Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on January 25, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ Lafferty, Michael (November 5, 2003). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts – PS2 – Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on April 2, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ Clayman, David (November 11, 2003). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (PS2)". IGN. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. January 2004. p. 114.
- ^ "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts". Official Xbox Magazine UK. December 25, 2004.
- ^ Saltzman, Marc (May 2004). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts". PC Gamer: 61. Archived from the original on March 15, 2006. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ "Review: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts". PSM. January 2004. p. 48.
- ^ Semsey, Rob (November 24, 2003). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts Review (Xbox)". TeamXbox. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
- ^ a b "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 4, 2016.