Cabela's Dangerous Hunts

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title = Cabela's Dangerous Hunts


developer = Sand Grain Studios
publisher = Activision Value Publishing, Inc.
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released = November 11, 2003
genre = Hunting, Action, Simulation
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ratings = ESRB: Teen
platforms = Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox
media = DVD
followed by = Cabelas Dangerous Hunts 2
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"Cabela's Dangerous Hunts" is a video game published by Cabela's (a popular hunting, fishing, and outdoor equipment retailer) and Activision for the PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox game consoles. [ [http://www.mobygames.com/game/cabelas-dangerous-hunts Cabela's Dangerous Hunts - MobyGames ] ]

Gameplay

Dangerous Hunts is a first-person shooter in which the player goes on hunting trips. The game features "Quick Hunt", which lets players jump right into the action by choosing a hunting tag and killing the required animal. The "Action Zone", which gives players an objective target to hunt. "Career Mode", which lets players create a profile and then customize their stats, age, and appearance. In all three modes there are penalties for killing harmless animals, which will result in failing. Terrain is another thing the player must pay attention to. Falling into deep streams or off of high ledges can result in an injury and failing the hunt. Aggressive animals such as bear, cape buffalo, and leopard will attack you, which too results in injury and failure. The player also has an energy limit. After a while the player will become tired and need to slow down. This effect can be reduced by carrying lighter equipment and conserving energy.

Features

There are twelve exotic locations which feature twenty-seven animals, both exotic and average. Game like rhino, zebra, and hyena are more challenging then your common deer, elk, and wolf. There are also 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 for protection. The player can also use different items to aid in the hunt. Items like ground blinds, scent removers, and different animal calls will help attract the animals.

Reception

This game has been given negative/mixed reviews from critics, 6.8/10 by IGN, and a 6.1/10 by the press. The game was said to have "passable" gameplay and a very neat feel to it. This game is featured in the Playstation 2's Greatest Hits series. The game also spawned a sequel, Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2, which was released in 2005 for the Playstation 2, Xbox, PC and GameCube.

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* [http://www.cabelasgames.com/ Official Site]