Cabela's Dangerous Hunts

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts is a 2003 video game published by Activision in conjunction with Cabela's for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Microsoft Windows video game platforms.

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts
PlayStation 2 cover art
Developer(s)FUN Labs (PC, Xbox)
Sand Grain Studios (PS2)
Publisher(s)Activision Value
  • EU: Zoo Digital Publishing
EngineRenderWare
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
Xbox
Microsoft Windows
Release
Genre(s)Hunting, action, simulation

Gameplay

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts is a first-person shooter in which 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 then customize their stats, age, and appearance. During hunts, there are penalties for killing non-game animals. If the player shoots three non-game animals will result in failing the hunt. Terrain is another thing the player must pay attention to. Falling into deep streams can result in drowning and falling off of high ledges can result in injury or death and failing the hunt. Aggressive animals such as bear, cape buffalo, and leopard will attack the player, which results in injury and death. The player also has an energy limit. After a while of hunting, the player will become tired and 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. Game like white rhinoceros, zebra, and hyena are more challenging than the common deer, elk, and wolf. There are a variety of weapons to choose from: eleven types of rifles, three types of handguns, two types of bows, one type of crossbow, and three large hunting knives. The player can use different items to aid in the hunt. Items like scent removers and different animal calls will help attract the animals, while ground blinds and trees stands will help camouflage the player.

Reception
Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
PCPS2Xbox
Game InformerN/A4.75/10[1]N/A
GameSpot6.8/10[2]N/AN/A
GameSpy[3]N/AN/A
GameZone6.5/10[4]8/10[5]N/A
IGNN/A6.8/10[6]N/A
OPM (US)N/A[7]N/A
OXM (UK)N/AN/A3/10[8]
PC Gamer (US)61%[9]N/AN/A
PSMN/A6/10[10]N/A
TeamXboxN/AN/A6.8/10[11]
Aggregate score
Metacritic68/100[12]57/100[13]49/100[14]

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.[12][13][14] 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
  1. Zoss, Jeremy (January 2004). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (PS2)". Game Informer (129): 135. Archived from the original on November 4, 2005. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  2. Osborne, Scott (February 24, 2004). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts Review (PC)". GameSpot. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  3. Bennett, Dan (April 5, 2004). "GameSpy: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (PC)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on November 1, 2005. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  4. Lafferty, Michael (February 23, 2004). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts - PC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on January 25, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  5. Lafferty, Michael (November 5, 2003). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on April 2, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  6. Clayman, David (November 11, 2003). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts (PS2)". IGN. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  7. "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 114. January 2004.
  8. "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts". Official Xbox Magazine UK. December 25, 2004.
  9. Saltzman, Marc (May 2004). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts". PC Gamer: 61. Archived from the original on March 15, 2006. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  10. "Review: Cabela's Dangerous Hunts". PSM: 48. January 2004.
  11. Semsey, Rob (November 24, 2003). "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts Review (Xbox)". TeamXbox. Archived from the original on March 8, 2010. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  12. "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  13. "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  14. "Cabela's Dangerous Hunts for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
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