theHunter: Call of the Wild

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6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 113 Ratings

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  1. Mr_Impulsive
    Jan 1, 2020
    7
    The is game is built on the Apex open world game engine, the game looks absolutely stunning running on Apex. Alot of people I see are basing their reviews off of graphics, the problem is although being one of the best hunting games on the market right now there are a number of online connection issues and syncing issues with multiplayer. The animal ai is decent but could use some moreThe is game is built on the Apex open world game engine, the game looks absolutely stunning running on Apex. Alot of people I see are basing their reviews off of graphics, the problem is although being one of the best hunting games on the market right now there are a number of online connection issues and syncing issues with multiplayer. The animal ai is decent but could use some more refinement and polishing for sure.

    The game supports several reserves optional to buy, you get some reserves with the game itself and one of the best reserves still to this day is the Pac Northwest Layton Lakes reserve that comes with the game. A wide variety of big game and small game to hunt, the progression system to unlock new weapons is very slow though, I believe this was geared down intentionally to nudge people towards the dlc packs for weapons and tools etc.

    If you're a hunting fan and a gamer, here is one of the best hunting sims we have available today.    … Expand
  2. Flashback92
    Feb 26, 2019
    7
    This game has only weak point: The animal A.I. system. Not realistic.
    Graphics: very good
    Sounds: very good
    Music: bad
    Control: good
    Performance: good (you get more fps if you start the game, and set to low graphics in auto presets, and then you put the graphics to ultra in manual.) from 30 to 42 fps! You need to do this any time when you start the game.
  3. hertzian68
    Oct 26, 2020
    9
    Update 2: A solution to Silver Ridge is to get the mod which resets the main missions and make sure you get all 3 cameras before moving on. With the TruAxis Update the spawning seems better too. TruAxis update fixes Silver Ridge as well.
    Update: At least 2 main quests in 2 different maps are broken: In Hirschfelden you are supposed to find Red Deer scat but there are no Red Deer in the    Update 2: A solution to Silver Ridge is to get the mod which resets the main missions and make sure you get all 3 cameras before moving on. With the TruAxis Update the spawning seems better too. TruAxis update fixes Silver Ridge as well.
    Update: At least 2 main quests in 2 different maps are broken: In Hirschfelden you are supposed to find Red Deer scat but there are no Red Deer in the mission area, you can find them in other parts of the map but not the ME, so the main story cannot be finished. In Silver Ridge you cannot plant the signs at the Uranium Mine, main story cannot be finished. I am on the TruMule update which is the latest. The developer is even selling a 2021 edition that is not updated and is just a cheaper version with less maps etc Greedy lazy developers. Couple stars off for this. No idea if the other maps have issues in the main missions yet.

    You have to like slow beautiful games to like this one. It's maps are huge 25 square miles each and there are 7-8 of them. That's 200 sq miles, among the largest games maps. But you need to get some DLC to really enjoy it. Comes with 2 maps base game only. The ATV is a must because the maps are way too big and way too slow character movement on foot. This game needs horses and motorcycles and electric versions for less noise if the devs are reading this. Some of the maps are less than interesting like the Africa one, no zebras or crocs and other iconic animals really? Huge empty spaces ugh. The best maps are the northern forest ones like Hirschfelden, Yukon, Layton, Silver ridge. The Russian map is way too white out and there is no brightness setting in game! The Euro maps, cuatro colinas is pretty nice though, are way too much like an amusement park or botanical garden, not really wild hunting. They need a Scottish Highlands, India/China would be nice. Australia maybe, coastal focused.
    --Another thing is the performance. At first this would crash randomly every time but after the Trumule update and some nvidia control panel tweaking and turning it down to 900p it is stable and beautiful for me. There are bugs but minor ones like stuck popups.
    --Story missions are ok if you want something structured to do. This is an exploration and relaxing game as well. The prices in the cache are way too much for basic stuff like tents and ammo.
    --The menus will take some getting used to because they are not setup well and there is a lot of manual things you have to do like selecting ammo then selecting the gun and reloading it. You have to remember to put all you need in your inventory before leaving the cache.
    --There is no save control, it's all auto so you can't just take up where you left, it will load you to the nearest outpost only. With the size of the map that's really annoying, it literally feels one to one distances so it could take you a lot of time just atv back to where you were. If you have a tent to setup this is negated however but that's not included in the base game.
    --Needs birds and fish. Needs more types of animals as well, too much copy paste with minor differences between maps. Generic Wild Boar all over, deer of all types, foxes. At least it has lions, bears, buffalo, pumas, moose, turkeys etc in certain maps but again it's missing a lot of iconic animals like zebras, crocs, elephants, hippos and others.
    --Since this is supposed to be so authentic, give me the option to buy and use earplugs or ear protection while firing, it's pretty loud when you fire!! Have to take off my headphones when I do fire.
    --Give me an electric atv or bike or horse to minimize the distracting noise from the atv. I want only nature sounds mostly.
    ---There are trainers out there that are for older versions but some of the most important cheats do work, cutting out a lot of grind and pay for play garbage, makes the game much better. There are also some mods that add money and items as well, but a trainer is much easier.
    ---All in all I'm enjoying the game, it's beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. But if you are in a hurry this is not it.    … Expand
  4. Zeldork
    Jan 3, 2021
    9
    If you’ve ever hunted in real life and enjoyed it, then I have no doubt you’ll love this game. If you only have a passing interest, then honestly it’s hard to say, which I believe is where the lacklustre metascore comes from. If you lack patience and want to play Call of Doody: Nature’s Revenge, this is not that. This is about as close to real hunting as you can get while still beingIf you’ve ever hunted in real life and enjoyed it, then I have no doubt you’ll love this game. If you only have a passing interest, then honestly it’s hard to say, which I believe is where the lacklustre metascore comes from. If you lack patience and want to play Call of Doody: Nature’s Revenge, this is not that. This is about as close to real hunting as you can get while still being considered a “game”. In general I’d say you’ll see an animal every 10-15 minutes or so if you move slow and quiet, although there are times you could go upwards of 40 minutes or maybe even an hour. If you sprint around the map in some sort of raging bunny-hate-filled fury, you’ll never see anything. Personally I think the rarity of the animals is where all the fun comes from. It makes the game challenging, and exciting and special when you do happen across that grizzly you’ve been tracking for the past 20 minutes. If there was one around every corner, you’d feel nothing. To sum things up, this game isn’t about shooting, it’s about *hunting*. Also, I can’t help but comment on just how gorgeous COTW is. This is the most beautiful, realistic depiction of nature I’ve ever seen in a video game, and as a result it’s highly immersive. A vegan could play this game, never shoot a thing and still enjoy it just as a hiking simulator. It’s also incredibly relaxing and peaceful, you will go into a meditative state playing this game.… Expand
  5. Delley
    Apr 4, 2017
    9
    This is a hunting game, not a shooting gallery. Expect to be stalking or luring your prey for some time before you can get to make a shot. The graphics are AMAZING. Maxed out it's incredible. The sound is very realistic, and they're clearly samples from real animals that were recorded. There are two maps that are both very large: Europe and North America. Wildlife varies from animals likeThis is a hunting game, not a shooting gallery. Expect to be stalking or luring your prey for some time before you can get to make a shot. The graphics are AMAZING. Maxed out it's incredible. The sound is very realistic, and they're clearly samples from real animals that were recorded. There are two maps that are both very large: Europe and North America. Wildlife varies from animals like elk, moose, coyote, bears, deer, boar, etc. It could use a few more weapons. This game would be perfect if it had duck hunting. It's the best nature simulator out there.… Expand
  6. alexhunter0
    Aug 15, 2017
    9
    Many of the other reviewers are complaining about bugs. I haven't found that many bugs as of August 2017. If you asked me to estimate, I'd say I encounter at most a minor bug every two or three hours of gametime or so. One time I had a bug that wouldn't let me confirm a kill, but that's the only one that bothered me so I would't let the bugs worry you as it seems the developers have pushedMany of the other reviewers are complaining about bugs. I haven't found that many bugs as of August 2017. If you asked me to estimate, I'd say I encounter at most a minor bug every two or three hours of gametime or so. One time I had a bug that wouldn't let me confirm a kill, but that's the only one that bothered me so I would't let the bugs worry you as it seems the developers have pushed some fixes.

    I'm running it on a 980ti though so maybe some of the glitches are on cheaper graphics cards.

    As for the game itself, I am ridiculously addicted to it, much more than I ever expected from this kind of game. There is something about running around the woods by yourself looking for animals to shoot, and actually shooting the animals and occasionally shooting a whole bunch of animals in a row that I find very addictive

    The controls are very similar to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare in my opinion and it was very easy for me to start racking up kills.

    Lastly I want to mention there are two DLC packs you pretty much have to buy , ATVs and tents, that should have been included in the original game. I didn't buy the game at full price because of this and waited until there was a 30% off sale on Steam.    … Expand
  7. GamingCypher
    Feb 28, 2017
    9
    theHunter: Call of the Wild can be dubbed the “ground-breaking open world hunting simulator” you’ve been waiting for. You can expect realistic animal behavior, different weather conditions and ballistics. If you are expecting an extensive tutorial, you won't find it here. What you will find at the beginning of the game is being dropped into the hunting world with a gun and a map. Do expecttheHunter: Call of the Wild can be dubbed the “ground-breaking open world hunting simulator” you’ve been waiting for. You can expect realistic animal behavior, different weather conditions and ballistics. If you are expecting an extensive tutorial, you won't find it here. What you will find at the beginning of the game is being dropped into the hunting world with a gun and a map. Do expect some limited initial voice overs and tips, but expect to be pretty much left to your own devices.

    We've found the tracking mechanics to be both frustrating and exciting at the same time. theHunter creates an immersive experience that feels very real. Also, be forewarned to be on the edge at all times because many of the animals can turn and attack you at a moment’s notice. We must say, it was very exciting once we finally lined up that shot and pulled the trigger. Accuracy matters a whole lot as the ballistics really alter the success of each shot based off distance and trajectory.

    The issues that we found with the game are as follows: We found theHunter to be sometimes laggy, due to the sheer size of the map and it being rendered all at once. We noticed that while in the prone position, that the grass does not connect to the ground, which caused clipping and obstructed the path at times. Note that the most noteable glitch during our gameplay was a moose that was stuck in a hillside that just would not die until it was shot five times. This is a big deal when ammo is limited and weapons are difficult to unlock in the beginning. There is also an auto walk feature, which is nice when walking great distances, but problematic when collecting trophies. This is because when doing so the game does not pause and you can walk off a cliff, be attacked by a bear, or both in our case.

    For the full review, please visit our website.    … Expand
  8. Unbiased
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    I am very much enjoying my time with Call of the wild. It is a slower paced game. Much like hunting. This is aiming more towards being a sim than arcade game. You take your time stalking. You use your tools/calls, you be patient, you place your shots wisely. You can also level up certain abilities which can help a lot. Many different animals to hunt. They all have different AI that isI am very much enjoying my time with Call of the wild. It is a slower paced game. Much like hunting. This is aiming more towards being a sim than arcade game. You take your time stalking. You use your tools/calls, you be patient, you place your shots wisely. You can also level up certain abilities which can help a lot. Many different animals to hunt. They all have different AI that is supposed to make them act accordingly. There is even a little bit of a story to move you along at times, if you care for that. I just like the hunting and so far have ignored story side bits. Also, no crashes on 3 diff computers. My 4790k, 16GB Ram and GTX 1060, My Ryzen 3 1200, 8GB ram and 1050 and even my G3258, 4 GB ram (yeah, its under the min req and plays fine!) and another 1050. All played great without any bugs/crashes. The g3258, 4gb, 1050 runs it on low at 1080 well over 30-40fps. Wouldnt want to go much lower on specs, though. The RX 460 or a 750ti would probably be OK, but less/older than that, an older dual core, or less RAM and youre out of luck. Great game!… Expand
  9. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 28, 2017
    6
    Thehunter call of the wild
    focused on realism in the wrong places
    Thehunter call of the wild is a hunting simulation with tons of promise and potential.. the world is beautiful, there are cool mechanics to make hunting intriguing… but call of the wild ultimately forgets to make this game feel like a game… You starts call of the wild by choosing youre character then youre set into the    Thehunter call of the wild
    focused on realism in the wrong places
    Thehunter call of the wild is a hunting simulation with tons of promise and potential..
    the world is beautiful, there are cool mechanics to make hunting intriguing…
    but call of the wild ultimately forgets to make this game feel like a game…
    You starts call of the wild by choosing youre character then youre set into the world and get a quick rundown on how things work..
    theres a mission structure here, but you can ignore all of this and just go hunting on your own…
    I was impressed with the lighting and graphics of this game… there are ubisoft like outposts that mark locations on your map to uncover for experience or fast travel points to buy new weapons and ammo with the cash earned from completing missions or hunting on your own…
    there are blinds oyu can build with your cash to lure animals into an area and take them out…
    and the idea of hunting in this game at first seems really cool..
    as you walk around youll see tracks all over the place and you can examine them and by doing so the game will tell you which animal these tracks belong to.. really helpful for the games missions…
    you then follow these tracks and depending on how old there are they can lead you right to the animal.. their resting area or where they eat..
    and while youre hunting them down you have to be cautious of both the wind and the amount of noise you make..
    theres a compass telling you the direction the winds blowing and if an animal picks up on your scent they’ll run.. they’ll also give you warning calls if youre close and making too much noise..
    I was ready for all of this..
    however hunting here is far more tedious than that set up makes it sound..
    it isn’t like a witch contract where you search an area for a while..
    tracking down animals can take you thousands of kilometers away from your starting point
    only going off of a cone on your cell phone which acts as your mini map to find the next point of interest…
    tracking down just one animal can easily take 30 minutes and its just not fun..
    youd think maybe youll run into other animals while hunting this one, but it doesn’t happen..
    the world feels like a ghost town…
    the rarity of animals makes this feel more like a hiking while animals in the distance mock you simulator…
    and again you can find where animals feed and the time they do so..
    so I went to a resting place. .waiting until the time an animal I was hunting for a story mission was supposed to eat and I waited for a 30 minute window and they never showed up…
    how are spawns not frequent in this feeding window…
    make this simulator at least a little video gamey..
    its hunting without the reward of food at the end of it all…
    so at least let me have a little fun with it..
    there are 2 separate reservers here.. though each reserve shares the same 12 animals specials.. though 6 of those 12 being a type of deer.. so the hunting variety is pretty lacking…
    the 2nd map is less beautiful and much smaller.. and felt a little too populated…
    but I cant complain ive been waiting 5 hours to see an animal to shoot and when I went here I was seeing like 20 all bunched up..
    and I shoot.. and theyre just not falling…
    the lack of realism when it comes to shooting the animal is the most annoying part of all of this..
    when you do finally track one down.. theres no satisfaction of dropping them…
    you shoot them and chase them until they bleed out
    and while wounded they all of a sudden turn into speed gonzoles..
    theyre out of there and you have to get your vanessa carlton on and follow their blood trail for 1000 miles
    though youre ranked on how little they suffer.. so aiming for vitals through this games ridiculous amount of sway is rewarded.. and youre paid and earn xp accordingly
    xp that goes into a leveling system and gives you skill and perk points to dump into your weapons and hunting abilities…
    The world again is beautiful and varried… but this game is really for the patient type that don’t mind the tedium of checking how fresh deer poop is just to come to a dead end and start again on a new track…
    I give Thehunter call of the wild
    a 6.0/10    … Expand
  10. zmols
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The most beautiful recreation of the great outdoors to date. This is coming from someone who lives in northern Europe and has worked trails in the United States for half a year.

    The gameplay is solid and the setting/graphics and sounds make for an immersive experience. Sure the animals are buggy now and then, and once a bug prevented me from firering my weapon. Other than that The    The most beautiful recreation of the great outdoors to date. This is coming from someone who lives in northern Europe and has worked trails in the United States for half a year.

    The gameplay is solid and the setting/graphics and sounds make for an immersive experience. Sure the animals are buggy now and then, and once a bug prevented me from firering my weapon. Other than that The Hunter - Call of the Wild is a great hunting game. Worth the price.    … Expand
  11. Names_Geff
    Jun 7, 2021
    0
    Game is just a buggy mess. They use the excuse that they are a small team, what load of bull crap. They got over 40+ people working on the game (look at the credits in game, there's more than 40 people listed). They lock EVERYTHING BEHIND PAYMENTWALLS. They promised this game wouldn't have the same business model as classic, but it does. Want a ATV, gotta pay, want tents, gotta pay, oh,Game is just a buggy mess. They use the excuse that they are a small team, what load of bull crap. They got over 40+ people working on the game (look at the credits in game, there's more than 40 people listed). They lock EVERYTHING BEHIND PAYMENTWALLS. They promised this game wouldn't have the same business model as classic, but it does. Want a ATV, gotta pay, want tents, gotta pay, oh, you want some new guns, well gotta pay for that too. They lock ATV, tents, ground blinds, tree stands, 12+ weapons, decoys and trophy lodges behind payment walls. The base game only contains 2 maps and no more than 20 weapons IN THE FRICKING BASE GAME. SHAME ON YOU EXPANSIVE WORLDS… Expand
  12. HunterCOTW
    Jul 14, 2017
    10
    One of the best (if not the best) games I ever played! It´s starts a little slow, but once you learn its dynamics it grows (hugely) on you! The hunting experience can be very challenging but super rewarding at the end. Shooting and eventually chasing the animal and tracking its blood trail are one of the coolest things in the game. The Graphics on "ultra setting" is the closest to a realOne of the best (if not the best) games I ever played! It´s starts a little slow, but once you learn its dynamics it grows (hugely) on you! The hunting experience can be very challenging but super rewarding at the end. Shooting and eventually chasing the animal and tracking its blood trail are one of the coolest things in the game. The Graphics on "ultra setting" is the closest to a real life ambient I´ve ever seen, truly immersive experience! Night time, sunny, cloudy, rain, fog, dusk, dawn, thunders, lightning, wind gusts... you name it, the game recreated them perfectly. Sometimes I just grab the ATV and ride around to enjoy the landscape. I cannot stress enough how good this game is! 10!… Expand
  13. RustyJames
    Jan 19, 2019
    4
    + Amazing graphics
    + Stunning map design - nature, weather, water, etc.
    + Good maps - No shooting physics, really. No hit reg, no animations, no recoil, no scopes adjustment . - No animals. All existing animals are piece of joke - they don't even close to real behaviour. - Tons of bugs, glitches. Which won't be fixed, I bet. - Pay-to-enjoy. Want to ride, not wasting your life    + Amazing graphics
    + Stunning map design - nature, weather, water, etc.
    + Good maps

    - No shooting physics, really. No hit reg, no animations, no recoil, no scopes adjustment .
    - No animals. All existing animals are piece of joke - they don't even close to real behaviour.
    - Tons of bugs, glitches. Which won't be fixed, I bet.
    - Pay-to-enjoy. Want to ride, not wasting your life (hours and hours) - pay, want a quick save - pay for a tent, etc. That must be a default features!
    - Awful inventory design and all hunting features (including rifles, ammo, scopes etc.).
    - Extremely bad co-op with tons of lags

    +- Decent sound design
    +- Decent price

    Good walking and meditation sim, like The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, Dear Esther, but NOT the hunting sim.

    4,5/10    … Expand
  14. Garu420
    Nov 28, 2021
    0
    How many head shots does it take to kill a moose? this game is anything but realistic. That and everything being locked behind a paywall
  15. AlanGord
    Mar 12, 2022
    0
    Devs should fix their game instead of joining political flashmob. Closing purchases of your products for people of Belarus and Russia is antidemocratic and should be punished.
  16. pgpreeth
    Jun 30, 2017
    10
    One of the Most amazing hunting experience I had ever had. It teaches you to be patient and test your gaming skills after you played a game of COD. Absolutely amazing world with realistic reserve that mesmerize you
  17. Glorfindel14
    Mar 1, 2023
    1
    A pointless game where you spend 60 minutes of your life and crawl on the ground, looking for an animal, where the animal bleeds very little no matter where you hit it, and the animals run at 100 km per hour.
  18. imagtx1080
    May 14, 2018
    10
    dude just buy it, the graphics in 4k are absolutely top notch i have never seen a forest looking real as in this game and its fun and very addicting too.
  19. ChrisLintz
    Oct 7, 2017
    0
    I have paid and played this game for over 9 years. Basically, once you get over the fact that you pay, (a lot of), money to play it, I was totally addicted for and would still love it. However, the loading and playing has so many bugs, I have personally experienced 4 total unfixable crashes with which the incompetent help desk just shrugged their shoulders. With a new computer/ windowsI have paid and played this game for over 9 years. Basically, once you get over the fact that you pay, (a lot of), money to play it, I was totally addicted for and would still love it. However, the loading and playing has so many bugs, I have personally experienced 4 total unfixable crashes with which the incompetent help desk just shrugged their shoulders. With a new computer/ windows version I got it going again, just to have it permanently crash again. Do not waste your time or money on this - and this is from an addict of the game.… Expand
  20. rainey06au
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    A seriously enjoyable casual game that is well thought out and has some truly groundbreaking visuals. I thought I'd like it but I didn't realise I'd end up falling in love with the game.
  21. nervengas
    Nov 9, 2022
    4
    rather scummy game model. basic functions like tents and vehicle travel are paywalled, as are most good weapons. mods are mostly disabled so nobody but the devs can add new content (for cash that is). some quality-of-life mods are broken with the modern weapons pack - probably intentional.
    game is unstable, crashes often, which is very frustrating during missions where large distances are    rather scummy game model. basic functions like tents and vehicle travel are paywalled, as are most good weapons. mods are mostly disabled so nobody but the devs can add new content (for cash that is). some quality-of-life mods are broken with the modern weapons pack - probably intentional.
    game is unstable, crashes often, which is very frustrating during missions where large distances are traveled. movement speed is locked to fps so don't play this with an older computer.
    the maps are great and the hunting is enjoyable sometimes, if you ignore the idiotic weapon physics and the fact that nothing is actually simulated, it's just animals randomly spawned in if you're near tracks long enough. don't buy this game.    … Expand
  22. lhmtgame
    May 6, 2017
    1
    The game graphics look really comfortable but the game's bugs are too much.

    My graphics Card reached over 90 degree celsius for this game (it's about
  23. EgoSum
    Jul 1, 2023
    1
    If you have way too much time at your disposition, install this "game", crawl like an idiot with the speed of a gestated cow wearing buckets instead of boots chasing animals which run with 200 km/h, track blood stains and droppings from a f.ing wounded deer, which is nowhere to be found 3/4 of the map, fire a headshot with a 7.62 bullet which does nothing to theirIf you have way too much time at your disposition, install this "game", crawl like an idiot with the speed of a gestated cow wearing buckets instead of boots chasing animals which run with 200 km/h, track blood stains and droppings from a f.ing wounded deer, which is nowhere to be found 3/4 of the map, fire a headshot with a 7.62 bullet which does nothing to their titanium-uranium-depleted-alloy heads, harvest some deer in the night (!) for some stupid glitched side quest (doc #21) OR skip this moose old droppings, manage your very precious time and mental health with anything else that adds something useful to your life.
    1 is not for you, my dear bear old droppings, it is for Epic which granted this game for free.
    DO NOT BOTHER, not in this life or the next, or worse, to spend your hard earned coins for some stupid weapons packs dlcs as I did.    … Expand
  24. BHreborn
    Nov 29, 2017
    7
    Here's a quick rundown:
    -Beautiful and very realistic graphics, sounds, ambience, weather effects
    -Very accurate and realistic bullet ballistics and trajectory -Hunting and tracking are slow and require patience, so this is NOT call of duty hunting. -With each animal you kill, it shows you where the bullet enters and what organs are hit along with other statistics. -Each animal reacts    Here's a quick rundown:
    -Beautiful and very realistic graphics, sounds, ambience, weather effects
    -Very accurate and realistic bullet ballistics and trajectory
    -Hunting and tracking are slow and require patience, so this is NOT call of duty hunting.
    -With each animal you kill, it shows you where the bullet enters and what organs are hit along with other statistics.
    -Each animal reacts to every sound, smell, and sight differently and with realistic outcomes

    However, the game lacks any content other than hunting..
    -This hunting game released with NO placeable tree stands, ground blinds, tents, or transportation (which is very risky on the developer end of a hunting game..) however, you can now purchase these items with real money many months after release.
    -This game does NOT include any purchasable property such as a cabin where you can hang up your trophies or process your kills.
    -There is NOTHING to do in this game, other than hunting and tracking animals.

    -In the item shop, some of the item descriptions scroll a bit too fast to read.
    -In the player menu, it sometimes takes multiple clicks to open the map/inventory/skills/perks
    -In the item shop under rifles and rifle ammo, excessive scrolling is needed just for it to show duplicate items which may be confusing at first
    As of 11-29-2017, I have not experienced any other bugs or glitches with this game    … Expand
  25. Beavis1123
    Nov 27, 2021
    4
    плюс игры в красивом виде карт и графики
    минусы 1- не пытайтесь стрелять в голову животное убежит как в шутере это тут не работает
    2- донат в виде длс
    3- животные забагованы
    4- свестки бесполезны
  26. Dangusse
    Jun 24, 2023
    1
    it seems pretty cool to start, but it's virtually unplayable. gameplay loop is as follows: find animal, shoot it. it NEVER dies. blood trail is always very low, your target will run in ridiculous circles that make no sense and the tracks will only point you towards the direction the animal was facing at that point. if it spins around enough, you will have tracks pointing in every singleit seems pretty cool to start, but it's virtually unplayable. gameplay loop is as follows: find animal, shoot it. it NEVER dies. blood trail is always very low, your target will run in ridiculous circles that make no sense and the tracks will only point you towards the direction the animal was facing at that point. if it spins around enough, you will have tracks pointing in every single direction, and it doesn't leave an actual trail like regular tracking would work. far too many animals leave overlapping tracks to make genuine tracking feasible. follow the animal through the forest for 45 minutes, shoot it a few more times. it STILL DOESNT DIE. blood trail is STILL VERY LOW. run into 10 more of the same species, ZERO INDICATION WHICH ONE WAS MY TARGET. move speed doesnt slow, no limping, not even a wound.

    this game is just DLC bait, do not buy it.    … Expand
  27. Matdakwah
    Feb 8, 2023
    0
    I saw that there was this sick 70 gb game that my friends and I could play cross platform. Never have I been so excited for a game before. Crushed a mtn dew right as the download finished. My headset fully charged and ands were warmed up. I COULD NOT contain my excitement. Hopped on in with my friend dr. B and we were on our way…. On our way to the most excruciating gaming journey of ourI saw that there was this sick 70 gb game that my friends and I could play cross platform. Never have I been so excited for a game before. Crushed a mtn dew right as the download finished. My headset fully charged and ands were warmed up. I COULD NOT contain my excitement. Hopped on in with my friend dr. B and we were on our way…. On our way to the most excruciating gaming journey of our lifetime. This has to be one of the worst games ever developed. The people who put this game out there should be ashamed of theirselves. All of the poor souls who didn’t wait 6 years for this game to be in game pass should reimbursed their $20 along with a settlement of 1 billlion dollars. I’m surprised I’m not in a coma after sitting there for two hours, wishing I could shoot the developers in game. Please for the love of god, take this game off of all platforms.… Expand
  28. Xijinpingdied
    Mar 21, 2023
    0
    The developer has no much intention to improve the game, rarely adding new animals now.

    The animal models are as accurate as those of the way of the hunter. The animal behaviours are bad.

    And very hard to use rifles to kill a cape buffallo, no matter which rifle you use.
  29. BIGTIMEMASTER
    Nov 29, 2018
    9
    This is a perfect hunting game. It's a perfect balance between simulation and gamification. Captures the appeal of hunting very well.

    If you aren't very interested in hunting to begin with, no doubt you will find this game boring. If you like hunting or have a strong interest in it, this is a nearly flawless game to scratch that itch.

    I return to this game time and again over the years.
  30. reroracle
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    I played this game a few years ago and was like meh. It recently went out on deep discounts, and wow, they have really been expanding the game since 2017. They overhauled the engine and smoothed a lot of the jank out. Is there a bunch of stuff behind payment walls? Yes. I got the game for free and happily bought all the DLC. it was totally worth it. If you're okay going out and trying toI played this game a few years ago and was like meh. It recently went out on deep discounts, and wow, they have really been expanding the game since 2017. They overhauled the engine and smoothed a lot of the jank out. Is there a bunch of stuff behind payment walls? Yes. I got the game for free and happily bought all the DLC. it was totally worth it. If you're okay going out and trying to bag a deer only to not see anything for an hour, then this game is for you. If that sounds like insanity, don't pick this game up. Once you put some time in, the scope of what they've actually built here sets in. It's amazing. The bloodhound DLC really adds a lot. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  31. Fanchylul
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Очень красивые заповедники, иногда захожу в игру просто чтобы попродить по лесам, послушать звуки природы
    Существует не так уж много симуляторов охоты, тем более таких проработанных, чувствуется, что игра делалась с душой.
    Так же стоит отметить, что она поддерживается разработчиками и по сей день, постоянно добавляется контент и фиксятся баги. Игра сейчас дает совсем другой экспириенс,    Очень красивые заповедники, иногда захожу в игру просто чтобы попродить по лесам, послушать звуки природы
    Существует не так уж много симуляторов охоты, тем более таких проработанных, чувствуется, что игра делалась с душой.
    Так же стоит отметить, что она поддерживается разработчиками и по сей день, постоянно добавляется контент и фиксятся баги. Игра сейчас дает совсем другой экспириенс, нежели когда она была условно бесплатной и распространялась через лончер на сайте.    … Expand
  32. Shadowshire
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Beautiful scenery and a truly amazing hunting experience. Though slow paced, it delivers everything that a hunting simulator needs. If you're into fast paced, ultra action overkill look somewhere else, but if you want what this game promises you won't be disappointed.
  33. rezo_21
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 73 IIIIIIIIII====================
  34. SmartBadger
    Feb 8, 2020
    8
    Before I begin, it is worth noting that of the 3 negative reviews here (at time of writing), 2 of them are not for this game - they are for the older, ftp version of the game. Sadly, Metacritic doesn't have any sensible way to report erroneous and pointless reviews.
    Now, on to the important stuff: is the game any good?
    Honestly, I didn't expect to like theHunter: Call of the Wild -    Before I begin, it is worth noting that of the 3 negative reviews here (at time of writing), 2 of them are not for this game - they are for the older, ftp version of the game. Sadly, Metacritic doesn't have any sensible way to report erroneous and pointless reviews.
    Now, on to the important stuff: is the game any good?

    Honestly, I didn't expect to like theHunter: Call of the Wild - it's just not my kind of game (or so I thought). I've never had any interest in hunting simulators, and the ones I have tried have all just bored me to tears. In my experience, hunting/fishing 'simulators' are anything but; they usually seem like the developer has made a poor attempt at creating a game, discovered they have little understanding of games and programming, and decided to pass off the failed, boring, unbalanced, and buggy result as a 'simulator' for an inflated price in the hopes that it won't be compared to any actual games. None of the 'simulators' I've played before make any attempt, really, to be anything other than fps arcade games, often using basic store bought assets and stock engines, and, when they fail to be any good, they slap the 'simulator' title on because they think that is a free pass - broken games like Farming Simulator, and parody games like Goat Simulator have left the impression on some devs (and many players) that 'simulator' is a by-word for low-effort, low-quality, and low-fun (but often high price).
    theHunter: Call of the Wild is a different beast, however. Firstly, as others have said, it looks stunning - even on lower settings - and it runs really well on mid-range PCs. It is, in my experience, almost entirely bug free, and what few bugs I have encountered have been incredibly minor - I have never had the game crash in the 100-or-so hours I've played so far. The game is engaging, and fairly addictive. It does have a bit of a learning curve, but it is a worthwhile one, which leads to a real feeling of accomplishment when you figure out how to play better - and it doesn't really punish you for taking your time to learn, or making mistakes. The mission system is interesting, and guides you fairly well through the world and the mechanics of the game, though it must be mentioned that the missions in the 'default' map, Layton, are among the worst available, suffering too often from being vague, badly worded, or buggy - getting the other parks is well worth it.
    Which brings me to my next point: DLC. Like so many simulators, theHunter: Call of the Wild is *very* piecemeal, with expensive DLC that adds just one or two items that, in a non-simulator title, would normally be just part of the main game, or just one or two larger (and more reasonably priced) DLCs. That said, you *can* play the game, and get plenty from it, without any of the DLCs, but picking up a few when they are on sale won't hurt your bank balance, but will add to your enjoyment of the game - I'd prioritise new parks and the ATV, and maybe one hunting lodge.

    So, if you want a beautiful, chill game to play and relax, which still manages to be exciting, rewarding, and, most importantly, fun, then pick it up. If you are unsure, wait for a sale. I'd recommend (as of writing) the 'theHunter: Call of the Wild™ - 2019 Edition' bundle, as it gives you a great selection of DLC for a good price, and, on sale, will set you back no more than £25, which is well worth it.    … Expand
  35. ThinkWithP_body
    Jul 3, 2023
    1
    Waste of time. The game wouldn't run without turning off firewall, that's your first red flag. The game lacks any meaningful content and it's overall just a walking simulator with occasional gunplay that is almost as fun as any game your average scratch game from a kid's summer camp.
  36. Perperre42
    Feb 19, 2022
    7
    This is a very fun game. I found it really hard in the beginning and I spent many, many hours in the beginning trying to track animals. You slowly level up and get better at hunting. The game is not very helpful when it comes to how to do stuff. Thanks to Youtube movies and forums I eventually learned howto hunt. The graphics are fantastic and the animals are very realistic. UnfortunatelyThis is a very fun game. I found it really hard in the beginning and I spent many, many hours in the beginning trying to track animals. You slowly level up and get better at hunting. The game is not very helpful when it comes to how to do stuff. Thanks to Youtube movies and forums I eventually learned howto hunt. The graphics are fantastic and the animals are very realistic. Unfortunately you have to pay for a lot of dlcs if you want more. The game is full of bugs and after the last update bird hunting doesn't work. All in all a very relaxing and fun game. I really recommend it.… Expand
  37. 2random
    Jun 30, 2023
    8
    The game felt rather complicated at first, but I had a lot of fun after figuring out how it works. It's a slow, meditation like experience, where you look for wild animals, try to sneak as close as possible and land a few shots before they run away. And it is not easy.
    The base game is more like a demo version, with about 10 weapons and 2 maps. Getting a full experience will require    The game felt rather complicated at first, but I had a lot of fun after figuring out how it works. It's a slow, meditation like experience, where you look for wild animals, try to sneak as close as possible and land a few shots before they run away. And it is not easy.
    The base game is more like a demo version, with about 10 weapons and 2 maps. Getting a full experience will require buying a ton of DLCs.    … Expand
  38. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 9
  39. DrFeelzgud
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    Just picked this up with all it's DLC on sale at a very reasonable price, I think there was like 23 DLC! The base game is even free at one retailer if you just want to give it a test drive.

    Really enjoying it. Clearly it's not a game for everyone. This is not an action packed "sweaty" game at all. It's my go to game to just chill and run around doing some hunting and progressing my    Just picked this up with all it's DLC on sale at a very reasonable price, I think there was like 23 DLC! The base game is even free at one retailer if you just want to give it a test drive.

    Really enjoying it. Clearly it's not a game for everyone. This is not an action packed "sweaty" game at all. It's my go to game to just chill and run around doing some hunting and progressing my character, weapons, skills, perks etc., very relaxing and enjoyable. It's not perfect, but I don't know of any other game in this genre that comes close.

    Expect the first few hours to be getting used to the game and progressing some, it really begins to shine after opening up the map and discovering animal habits, unlocking some weapons, ammo, perks, skills, gaining enough money to take advantage of the outpost and tents to set the time of day etc. At that point you can begin to make better use of your in-game time, and for me it has just become better and better. If you're feeling a bit lost, just check out some of the excellent videos for beginners, lots of great community supporting this game.

    The world looks amazing, especially on max settings on Ultrawide 3440x1440. I can only imagine what it must look like on a G9! However, I noticed the Marker you can place on the map does not position itself where your cursor is, some scaling issue with 21:9, easy to adjust to (I've learned how far to move to the left at a particular zoom), but would be nice if they'd fix that. Haven't noticed any other issues with Ultrawide, and this is a game that begs for Ultrawide imo!    … Expand
  40. L4ncer
    Mar 20, 2023
    5
    Si no te gustan los juegos que requieren mucha paciencia ni lo juegues.
    Es un buen juego en cuanto a mecanicas y realismo, la IA de los animales puede ser muy buena y dificil por lo tanto es un reto hacer una buena caza, los graficos son muy buenos pero no excelentes, el uso de las armas está bien pero podría ser mucho mejor como por ejemplo agregar accesorios al arma como por ejemplo    Si no te gustan los juegos que requieren mucha paciencia ni lo juegues.
    Es un buen juego en cuanto a mecanicas y realismo, la IA de los animales puede ser muy buena y dificil por lo tanto es un reto hacer una buena caza, los graficos son muy buenos pero no excelentes, el uso de las armas está bien pero podría ser mucho mejor como por ejemplo agregar accesorios al arma como por ejemplo silenciadores, cargadores y empuñaduras para mejorar el control del arma.
    El lado malo del juego es que hay que pagar con dinero real los dlc's que son contenido que podrian no hacer sido dlc y estar dentro del juego sin tener que poner un solo centavo de tu bolsillo, las armas que ya existen no son muy interesantes y para conseguirlas deberias jugar como si tu trabajo fuese el de jugar este juego porque necesitas mucho dinero para comprar un arma. La munición, los precios del juego son tan exagerados que son irreales, las balas valen tan caras como por ejemplo si quisieras comprarte desde una PlayStation 4 usada, una computadora nueva potente, una Glock 17 en la vida real o hasta un auto usado en estado aceptable.
    Divertido si lo juegas una hora.    … Expand
  41. monkeyman5624
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    This game is actually really fun, a lot of people hate on it but its mostly because they were too impatient or had bad computers, a lot of the bad reviews come from people thinking it is a run and shoot simulator, it is not, for the people saying there are quote "no animals" it is because they scare them all of because they are too impatient. Although keep in mind there is a lot of walkingThis game is actually really fun, a lot of people hate on it but its mostly because they were too impatient or had bad computers, a lot of the bad reviews come from people thinking it is a run and shoot simulator, it is not, for the people saying there are quote "no animals" it is because they scare them all of because they are too impatient. Although keep in mind there is a lot of walking or driving but for the person this game is designed for, the beautiful scenery and occasional run in with animals should keep you occupied.… Expand
  42. OniGioRi
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    theHunter: Call of the Wild is a fun hunting simulator game with beautiful environment, different gun options/items and really strong animals. I shot deer 4 times and that deer ran away with low bleeding. I'm still looking for her.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Nov 26, 2017
    82
    theHunter: Call of the Wild clearly provides with a realistic feel of hunting. Seasoned hunters would adore it, but it may push away casual players.
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  2. GameStar
    Nov 15, 2017
    75
    A hunting simulator that looks great and is fun? Time for a Jagermeister!
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  3. Worth Playing
    Jun 2, 2017
    65
    In the end, theHunter: Call of the Wild is a more defined niche game in what is already a niche category. There isn't much appeal for hunting games to begin with, and an even smaller group wants a hunting simulator, especially when there is already a free-to-play version. However, this is a game that requires patience for both the hunting process and the bugs that come along with it. If you can live with that, and you're lucky enough to get a friend or two to join in, then you'll find the game to be a good time. Otherwise, try out the free-to-play version to see if this pacing is right for you.
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