Sunday, March 25, 2012

Review: Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012 (with Firearm Controller)

Summary of game:

       The latest addition to an already  popular hunting game series offers some of the most realistic animals for the series, which includes behavior typical of the animals themselves. While the animals will present no big challenge to an avid and experienced hunter, they may pose a bit of a challenge to the novice or average gamer who is new to video game hunting. The game overall is a great gift idea for the young would-be hunter in training and the family as a whole. While actual lessons of hunting cannot be substituted by the game, it offers the next best thing from the comforts of your living room.

Storyline:

       The game takes you as the hunter John Sharp (a hunter wanting to join The Order of Orion, a prestigious hunting group) to various locations around the world in pursuit of big game trophies. The mode starts with an introduction to the game that allows you to conduct some practice shooting in order to refine your hunting abilities and familiarize you with the game, after the tutorial your off for the big game trophies.

Gameplay:

       Fun game for the whole family; reading the setup instructions is a must in order to ensure the best gaming experience. Large screen television sets (40 inches or greater) present a problem for aiming with the TOP SHOT Firearm Controller. Hand and Eye coordination plays a big role in the player's success throughout the game.

Versions: Xbox 360/PS3/Wii.

Features:Multi-player/Multiple game modes.

Genre: Hunting/Shooter/Sports/Outdoors.


Graphics: Four out of Five Stars.


Accessories: Cabela's TOP SHOT Elite Firearm Controller.

              - Adjustable stock that fits all players.

              - Red filter scope reveals hidden objects in Dangerous Hunts 2011 games.

              - Fully integrated wireless controller for the Xbox 360.

              - Pump-action reloading.

Review: Cabela's SURVIVAL:Shadows of Katamai

             First off, compared to the previous Cabela's games this has to be the worst Cabela's game I have ever encountered.  The graphics are sketchy, the game play is equivalent to the shooting arcade games you find in a bowling alley,  never shooting through an actual scope.  (Although if you like 3rd person you MAY like this game).  There are only two game modes, arcade and story.  The story line interesting and well thought out, it is a mission based story.

 
             In, the story mode, you crash land your plane in the Shadow of Katamai Mountain while no one knows your location.  You must travel through the mountain meeting and discovering new lost survivors.  Meanwhile your survival you must search for the passenger on your plane for she is lost as well. 
            Arcade mode serves as an actual arcade going back to traditional animal running across screen and you shoot game play.  Not as interesting as hoped.  Cannot play for hours nor for half-hours.  I strongly recommend you not to get this game, for you will be disappointed in its outcome.