The Hunter

Experience Hunting in the Virtual World

Satisfy your blood lust for shooting animals and bagging trophies by playing The Hunter. This game offers players the chance to follow the steps of a hunter without having to leave home. Read on to find out if the game manages to capture the nuances of this popular blood sport.

While many games in this genre are all about simply shooting and instant gratification, The Hunter is much more subtle. The stealth and calculation of actual hunting are well represented in the game and players are invited to explore a collection of nine different environments, each of which comes complete with a selection of animals that would actually be found in those settings.

The locations are very artistic and simply staring at them can provide entertainment. Which is just as well, because players will spend plenty of time simply sitting around waiting for something to happen. Fortunately, you can take your buddies along for the ride to keep you company while you wait it out.

The Hunter manages to recreate the experience of actually hunting very well and players who enjoy real live hunting are sure to be drawn in by the realism. Unfortunately, this realism means that the pace of the game is very slow and players often have to spend several minutes waiting for their prey to show up. Those who enjoy the thrill of the kill may find this aspect of the game rather dull.

It also takes quite a while the really get to grips with the game. Learning to use the gun can be quite a challenge and this is not a game that provides an instant payout. However, people who have plenty of patience and are willing to put the time in to learn how to play the game and wait for their targets will still have fun playing The Hunter.

The Hunter is designed for people who enjoy hunting but want to be able to do it from the comfort of their own home. With its artistic landscapes and attention to realism and detail, The Hunter really manages to deliver the hunting experience, although in many ways it feels like training for the real thing rather than playing a game.

Pros

• Lots of beautiful landscapes to explore
• The game provides a real sense of achievement
• A realistic hunting experience
• Go hunting with friends

Cons

• The pace of the game is very slow
• The difficulty curve is very steep