It's an excellent hunting simulation and shows that you don't need big bucks to make a best seller. I don't hunt but I still found Deer Hunter to be a satisfying experience. I'm sure hunting fans will get much more replay out of the game.ĭeer Hunter is a must download for hunting fans. Killing a couple of deer was alright, but I won't be burning the midnight oil trying to bag the mythical Yeti-buck of the Andes. Finally, after scoring a few kills, the thrill of it all kind of died. It would also be more interesting and realistic to have other animals in the maps instead of only deer. This would make the simulation all the more real. Instead of rotating the head-cam, I would rather have been able to walk around in the environment. I had few (if any) problems with Deer Hunter. Computer users of all levels will be able to step right into the game without much hassle. Everything is mouse driven and the help menu gives you enough strategy to be a successful hunter.

Probably one of the most attractive points of Deer Hunter is the ease of the interface. No heat seeking missiles or motion trackers. While hunting you also have a compass, binoculars, buck call, and antler rattle. Just picture yourself standing in the middle of the forest dressed as a tree with a bottle of deer cologne. There are the three aforementioned weapons and three optional hunting aids: a tree stand, cover scent, and deer attractant. The options in Deer Hunter are pretty much what you'd expect. That's a good way to scare off all the bucks.', or 'I'm getting cold.' Finally, the hunter gives you great, constructive advice while standing around.

You also hear your buck call and antler rattle, which I guess sound real. It's like one of those new-age, 'sounds of nature' tapes. As you stand around waiting for deer, you hear the howling of the wind or the chirping of birds and gurgling of rivers. Soundwise, Deer Hunter also captures the feel of hunting well. The animals look alright no fancy 3D effects, but they look like deer. Once you find a suitable spot, you can click on 'hunt' and the perspective changes to that of the hunter. There is an overhead, square map that you actually move around on. There aren't any breathtaking views, but no one buys this game to go sight-seeing. The 360 degree head-cam portrays the winter scenes, forests, and meadows well. Graphically, Deer Hunter does mother nature justice. This is important, because real hunting is nothing like mowing down monsters in Quake. Deer Hunter is not a 'game.' It's a hunting simulation. Not bad for a game whose production cost a fraction of the overhead of most popular games today. At one time, Deer Hunter and Deer Hunter: Extended Season held the top two spots. It took the mighty StarCraft from Blizzard to knock this behemoth out of the number one spot. Originally designed as a Wal-Mart exclusive, Deer Hunter rapidly caught the eye of sport hunters and soon after, the entire gaming industry. You're probably saying to yourself: 'Was there ever any competition?' Well, not really. Ripping up the PC charts for months, Deer Hunter by Wizard Works has become the most popular hunting game of all time. For players needing additional help, three codes are available that depict deer locations, lure prey closer, and accelerate movement. Other features include use of a tree stand, attractant scents or a cover scent to mask human odors, and a Trophy Room where prize bucks are showcased. Virtual hunters can spot deer through binoculars or a rifle sight, or use a top-down map view that offers an easy method for selecting new locations. Hunting techniques include spotting deer droppings, rubbings, and bedding areas, as well as factoring in wind direction, use a deer call or antler rattle, and more. 270 caliber rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun or a compound bow. Spot big bucks in the relatively sparse woods of winter-bound Indiana, a leafy fall setting in the Arkansas woodlands, and the thick pines of the Colorado Alpine meadows. Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience brings the thrill of the hunt to the computer screen, offering three diverse locales and seasons.

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