Hunt: Showdown

 PlayStation 4
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 182 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 43 out of 182
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  1. RealMuthaF
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Having played Hunt for a little over a month, I have to conclude that it is one of the most original and enjoyable multiplayer games on the market.

    The game shines in its ability to produce very tense moments while interacting with other players - pretty much any firefight becomes suspenseful when the ammunition is sparse, the weapons mostly single-shot, and with other player teams and    Having played Hunt for a little over a month, I have to conclude that it is one of the most original and enjoyable multiplayer games on the market.

    The game shines in its ability to produce very tense moments while interacting with other players - pretty much any firefight becomes suspenseful when the ammunition is sparse, the weapons mostly single-shot, and with other player teams and NPC monsters lurking around. You're always both the hunter and the hunted, as even when you manage to grab the bounty (the main game mode's primary objective is to locate and kill an NPC monster and escape with the bounty it drops) you are immediately revealed to all other players on map, often initiating a thrilling chase. The fact that you lose all your perks and equipment when killed, an outstanding atmosphere of a monstrosity-infested 19th century Luisiana and brilliant sound design (you are encouraged to move slowly and listen to your surroundings) add to the experience.

    Hunt: Showdown's gameplay may not be for everyone, though. First, it's slow-paced, there's nothing akin to Call of Duty-style frantic shootouts to be found here. I wouldn't even call the game a shooter, it's more of a multiplayer survival horror, somewhat similar to the Resident Evil series. Secondly, the game features a fairly steep learning curve, and it won't be easy to score even a first player kill, let alone successfully escape with a bounty. Once you get the hang of it, though, it becomes real fun to play. The game's menus are also overloaded with information, and are overwhelming to browse at first.

    My other gripes would include graphics - seriously something I would never expect from a Crytek game, Hunt at times looks awful, with muddy textures, ridiculously small drawing distances and dead bodies disappearing within a second or two. Besides that, the game is also still plagued with some connection issues, the loading times are long, and the number of maps, monsters and game modes leaves some to be desired.

    Still, Hunt: Showdown has proved to be an engaging and unique experience, and I can see myself keeping playing it for the foreseeable future.    … Expand
  2. oleshamag
    Apr 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Smart shooter, terrifying atmosphere, brilliant sound and great rpg elements. If you like hardcore gameplay and realistic graphics that creates unique horror atmosphere, you will definitely fall in love with this game!
  3. Arzamas
    Mar 2, 2020
    10
    Everyone sees the world in one’s own way. This is a world without too much noise and endless ammo.
    Just impressive...

    ps. as cool as a cucumber, this is - HUNT.
  4. Xpart
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The developers have brought something new to the industry, for which they thanks.
    Graphics 10/10.
    Gameplay 9/10.
    Atmosphere 20/10.
    Sound (I would have put it 10/10, now the opponents are worse heard) 9/10.
  5. Matizs
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    One of the most underrated games I know.Great atmosphere and very tactical game. Each match plays out completely differently. I wonder why there is no bigger attention from big gaming outlets like Gamespot or IGN....
  6. Peitz
    Jan 5, 2022
    10
    Really good balanced.
    Extreme exciting gameplay.
    By far the best Game I ever played, and I am playing alot. (More then 20 years gaming experience, multiple hours daily)
  7. Silenti
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    Great game with amazing atmosphere! Imagine a cross between Bloodborne and Rainbow Six Siege and you will have an idea of how cool Hunt is. Nerve wrecking competitive multiplayer to keep the players on the edge of their seats. Plus, one of the best soundtracks ever made for a game!
  8. ice0-5
    Feb 19, 2020
    9
    I wasn't too sure at first, but I love this game! I'm playing solo at the moment which I thought would kill the experience, but it doesn't. It's not a game about winning, it's seeing how long you can go, and if you win yay! If not oh well try again. Love the world, the sound, and so different! Refreshing!
  9. jbody2nr
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    It’s the most perfect game ever made. Of all time. Flawless in every way except the Minecraft textures.
  10. MrFlankster
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    So this game wasn't on my radar. I'm not a big multiplayer gamer. After watching this on Twitch, I had to try it for myself and for $40, I thought, why not? This game is crazy. It'll frustrate you beyond belief (in a good way) and it will give you a feeling of self accomplishment 10 minutes later.

    There is a ton of risk, which makes the victories feel amazing! The tension is high, what    So this game wasn't on my radar. I'm not a big multiplayer gamer. After watching this on Twitch, I had to try it for myself and for $40, I thought, why not? This game is crazy. It'll frustrate you beyond belief (in a good way) and it will give you a feeling of self accomplishment 10 minutes later.

    There is a ton of risk, which makes the victories feel amazing! The tension is high, what with the environment, enemies, older, slow weaponry, making death easily around every swampy nook. You don't know how many other players are in the world and there are no radars telling you how close they are. You HAVE to rely on your eyes and ears to tell you what's coming. No other game does it quite like this one.

    I give this an 8.5. The only reason for the minus 1.5 points is because I'd like to see more maps.    … Expand
  11. demon666
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Cool monsters, tension, pvp battles, different every game, lots of unlocks, character permadeath, addicting as hell.
  12. Rstone7
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    This game is a beautiful mix of pve pvp elements combined with horror and tense gunfights.If you like coop with friends this game is a must have because every session is unique and requires strategy and patience.
  13. Curtmc
    Feb 25, 2020
    9
    Great game, from the atmosphere, the soundtrack to the intense gun fights. A small amount of performance issues can slightly hinder the experience! But overall it is a fantastic game.
  14. DevilONeill
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    Bloody excellent, once you get used to the guns and all then it's a lot of fun. I play Solo a lot of the time so you can enjoy it alone, especially if your like me and enjoy the risk associated.
    It's the first game in ages I actually look forward to playing when I get home
  15. Thisguyoverhere
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    Made a account just to post a 10. It's taken the place of r6 siege. It's awesome. Atmosphere and enemies are amazing. Weapons are interesting. You can take out high level players with starting weapons just by playing smarter. It does help to have the better ones though. The people complaining are salty that they cant figure it out. Update the controls are super smooth now. It's veryMade a account just to post a 10. It's taken the place of r6 siege. It's awesome. Atmosphere and enemies are amazing. Weapons are interesting. You can take out high level players with starting weapons just by playing smarter. It does help to have the better ones though. The people complaining are salty that they cant figure it out. Update the controls are super smooth now. It's very intense. It's not a run and gun respawning cod. You have to play like you are hunting or being hunted. Its takes a bit of brain power. Look for clues and listen for clues and track down the enemy. To the people complaining about it not being fair to single players or only wanting only pve. Grow a pair. It's a pvp game. Go play bloodborne or something. Graphics are awesome.its perfectly balanced between weapons and abilities compared to cost and effectiveness. The best shotgun in the game is the one you can start with. You track people down and use your map to plot a ambush. If it fails you are in for a fight.… Expand
  16. Sadbee
    May 14, 2021
    10
    Okay, so I just got started. The sound and general atmosphere in this game is mindblowing. I love every second of this crazy scary game. I drop the score to nine because it's running in sluggish 30fps, even on ps4 pro. I would love to see a 'performance' setting in the future.

    Played even more, currently lvl 44 bloodline. The more of the game you uncover, the more fun it gets. I got    Okay, so I just got started. The sound and general atmosphere in this game is mindblowing. I love every second of this crazy scary game. I drop the score to nine because it's running in sluggish 30fps, even on ps4 pro. I would love to see a 'performance' setting in the future.

    Played even more, currently lvl 44 bloodline. The more of the game you uncover, the more fun it gets. I got used to the slow gameplay. The fights are even more crispier because of that. The satisfaction of landing a headshot is unfathomable. It is not yet another survival horror game, it's a unique masterpiece.

    Please try it yourself. Amazing game.

    Edit: I played hundreds of hours of this and loved most of it. Lots of fine memories now.    … Expand
  17. BekSide
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    thanks to Crytek, you've created a brilliant game.
    hard, loud and fun.
    a cross between rainbow six siege & red dead undead. It worked.
  18. marco88
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    The idea is really well developed, is a mixture of gameplay, really really cool. Pretty difficult, but really cool.
  19. SuperKing
    Nov 22, 2020
    8
    Fun take on PvPvE. There is a learning curve for a new player but if you have played any recent FPS its not game breaking. Solo is do-able but you need to have patients, use more strategy and be ok with not winning every match. In my opinion its more fun to play with friends. Overall worth buying when it goes on sale.
  20. Belafonte
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    The atmosphere in this game is so unique! sounds, music, guns, etc... There is plenty of fresh gameplay ideas. This feeling when you level up your hunter (or when you lose it!!!) This pvpve game is just fantastic. Of course, servers as well as controller settings still need some special care. But this game is already so addictive!
  21. bent_toe
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    One of the best pvp/pve games out there.
    Go search youtube and watch a few "how to's" and some reviews.

    I got 900+ hours in the game on PS4 pro and i'm not quitting anytime soon, that's for sure.

    It got a steep learning curve and the first 20+ hours it will be a struggle. Overcome that and you will find one of the best online shooters ever created.
  22. javaprof
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best fps game which is contain pvp and pve. Graphics are georgeous.
  23. Sascha15
    Feb 20, 2020
    10
    Definitely lives up to the hype.
    Played 20-25 rounds with a friend so far and the atmosphere and tension is really nerve-wrecking.
    Haven't been into most games of recent history and got bored quickly but Hunt: Showdown is finally something new and innovative.
  24. anarchykvetak
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Best multiplayer "shooter" i ever played... Developers make a lot of events and new features in nowadays...
  25. KuroiShinigami9
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    It's something different to play with friends, not the best made game but makes up for it with it's different perspective and just pure fun. My main reason was to play something with friends and ps4 is very limited in that regard it's a good alternative for all the other shooter that are basically new skin every year like COD and BF. So if you looking for different kind of game to playIt's something different to play with friends, not the best made game but makes up for it with it's different perspective and just pure fun. My main reason was to play something with friends and ps4 is very limited in that regard it's a good alternative for all the other shooter that are basically new skin every year like COD and BF. So if you looking for different kind of game to play with friends then this might be a game for you, although not the easiest to get the hang of and PC is filled with diehard so recommend ps4 version.… Expand
  26. ps3hero
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Very competitive and hardcore. The only online shooter worth playing. 'Nuff Said.
  27. WeR1youR2
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    Yes, there are a few issues currently present in the PS4 version. However, there is plenty of room for growth, a roadmap in place for not just balance and performance patches, but also content as well. Consoles are a different beast than PC, so some of the issues may be new to the team. Again, though, this is one of the most enjoyable MP shooters I've played in a long time. I have noYes, there are a few issues currently present in the PS4 version. However, there is plenty of room for growth, a roadmap in place for not just balance and performance patches, but also content as well. Consoles are a different beast than PC, so some of the issues may be new to the team. Again, though, this is one of the most enjoyable MP shooters I've played in a long time. I have no issues with the controls or the gunplay as many may complain about. The reality is it is not a twitch shooter like so many other games. It feels more like Metro Exodus, deliberate and targeted. I've enjoyed it after sinking at least a dozen hours into it, and can see myself spending 50+ hours with this until I am concerned about new content. Every match plays out differently, every match is tense, and the risk/reward system is fair, balanced, and challenging. I cannot recommend this one enough, and I am not a huge MP gamer. It has incredible gothic vibes, a perfectly sized sandbox, a progression system for the hardcore lovers, and incredible sound.… Expand
  28. krauser54
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Hago la reseña en español porque soy hermoso.

    Por qué 10/10? + Primero y principal, se nota que a los desarrolladores les importa el juego. Pueden verlo ustedes mismo en su servido de discord. Mantienen permanente comunicación con los jugadores y están pendiente del estado de los servidores. + Sus armas son geniales y cuentan con un buen realismo. + El juego te puede dar mucha    Hago la reseña en español porque soy hermoso.

    Por qué 10/10?
    + Primero y principal, se nota que a los desarrolladores les importa el juego. Pueden verlo ustedes mismo en su servido de discord. Mantienen permanente comunicación con los jugadores y están pendiente del estado de los servidores.
    + Sus armas son geniales y cuentan con un buen realismo.
    + El juego te puede dar mucha adrenalina.
    - Sus mecánicas son un poco toscas.    … Expand
  29. DocF
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    In short, this game is a stealth-heavy 1st person shooter, set in the 1800’s bayou. You and three buddies gather clues and try to collect a bounty on a boss creature. The catch: other “teams” want the bounties too, and if you manage to kill the boss and take the bounty, other players will probably be hunting for you. If you manage to get to the extraction point and survive... yaaay pointsIn short, this game is a stealth-heavy 1st person shooter, set in the 1800’s bayou. You and three buddies gather clues and try to collect a bounty on a boss creature. The catch: other “teams” want the bounties too, and if you manage to kill the boss and take the bounty, other players will probably be hunting for you. If you manage to get to the extraction point and survive... yaaay points and level ups!!!

    The thing is, the monsters, themselves, aren’t that tough. The intensity of this game is a result of a mechanic that begins once you reach a player level of 10. If your character dies while you are on the bayou after level 10, they are dead and gone, permanently, and all of their equipment is gone too. So while the challenge of the monsters isn’t that daunting, the fear of other players is real. Add to that that the levels are littered with stuff that is designed to alert enemy players to your location, you start to mind your steps a bit more carefully. Finally, When you add the creepy sound and zombie dystopia visuals, you can end up with a pretty intense experience in a given round.

    Yes, there do appear to be some technical issues. The menus are a bit confusing in the beginning, but they become manageable with practice. I have only been booted from a game once (so far) because of server issues. But I am the kind of player who can overlook some technical glitches if I enjoy the experience overall.

    I’m not sure how fun this game would be if I was playing on my own, but playing with buddies is intense, and, at times, hysterical. I have enjoyed Hunt very much so far.    … Expand
  30. King_o_Time
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Hunt: Showdown is not your average competetive shooter!
    The game is a really good mix between Squad-based PvE and PvP aswell.
    The gameplay is really well put together and the atmosphere is second to none. Hunt shines with it's realistic graphics, animations and incredible sound design, that make the game feel like no other. If you are at all interested in this unique type action    Hunt: Showdown is not your average competetive shooter!
    The game is a really good mix between Squad-based PvE and PvP aswell.
    The gameplay is really well put together and the atmosphere is second to none.
    Hunt shines with it's realistic graphics, animations and incredible sound design, that make the game feel like no other.

    If you are at all interested in this unique type action game, then you should definetely give it a try!    … Expand
  31. Bjones4280
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    By far one of the best games I’ve ever played. Super underrated and needs more attention.
  32. Chaos_Kid
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    This is the funniest battle royal I have ever played, and maybe one of the funniest FPS I've played in general.

    It's really unique, a battle royal that only has 12 players max per map, where you start out with the exact loadout that you choose, and where you can kill everyone and still lose, or kill no one and eek out a win. This game has something that i never knew most battle royals    This is the funniest battle royal I have ever played, and maybe one of the funniest FPS I've played in general.

    It's really unique, a battle royal that only has 12 players max per map, where you start out with the exact loadout that you choose, and where you can kill everyone and still lose, or kill no one and eek out a win. This game has something that i never knew most battle royals needed... and objective other than "Survive till the end, kill everyone else". There's no shrinking map, no gas, or storm, or lava coming to get you, just: an NPC Monster or 2 to find and kill: bounties, which those monsters drop on death, to defend, extract with, or steal from other players: and, the real danger, other players which are trying to do the same thing. Oh and the NPC zombies and special enemies that litter the map which usually aren't a problem, but can become a big one when in a gun fight with someone else.

    This game has some of the most intense gun fights i have ever had. While it does have the occasional 1-10 sec gun fights that most fps have, it also common to have gun fights that last 5-10 minutes or longer against a team. And they don't last long because your some hard-to-kill bullet sponge (most guns 2-3 shot, shotguns usually one shot in range, and headshots are instant kills), they last because your trying to reposition, cover, flank, and confuse the enemy to get that clean shot, and they're doing the same to you. Also there is no Rez timer in the game, and downed team mate can be rezed (albeit a limited number of times and with a health penalty) as long as they have one team member left. And since singles, Duos and even Trios (if you choose), can all be on the same map, and there is nothing telling you if you wiped a team with your kill or not, you never know if someone is still out there, waiting. That coupled with fact the game has permadeath, which means you lose the loadout (which are generally easy to replace) and the skills/perks (not so easy to replace), of a hunter when they die, adds a level of tension and sense of risk, to gunfights that is generally missing in other games.

    The game has 2 maps, with a generally unique environment of an 1898 Louisiana Swamp. It has Night and Day time, Clear or Foggy weather which all effect how the game plays out. There is a big difference between the maps at night or day. I would like to see more maps for a game that isn't free, but the maps that are their are really good. The maps may have some areas that seem mostly empty at first glance, but the first time that tall grass saves your life, or you snipe/ track someone through that crack in the wall, or the lines in the floor boards when their a level above, you realize that the levels are full of useful artifacts, have been expertly designed for this type of game.

    That isn't to say the game isn't without it's issues. The learning curve may be steep for some and finding a partner or teammate is difficult for new players, which doesn't make the learning curve any easier (experienced players don't want to risk their expensive gear or high level character on a noob). Other battle royal skills generally don't translate well to this game, as looting and resource finding isn't the main thing, it's more about planning attacks, ambushes, escapes, which is really fun, but doesn't help the learning curve issue. The controls can be confusing if you make the wrong choice (Choose Gunslinger, trust me). The tutorials don't tell you alot of game mechanics (like burnt bodies can't be rezed, but also can't be looted) and are generally poor at telling you how to really play the game, what gear you should take etc, that you have to toggle mute to speak and that enemies can directionally hear your in game chat to your team mate ( i highly recommend watching a youtube video). Also the UI is sort of a confusing mess and not really optimized for console, with some players not even realizing the extent to which they can change their load-outs.
    And the game has technical issues as well, which usually aren't bad, but do exist. The draw distance, while usually okay, can be noticeable bad at times, textures can load late on occasion, enemie NPCS can drop in from the sky (but thankfully not near you, just in your line of sight). And the game, while definitely worth it, is expensive to try ($20-$40 in a environment in which most Battle Royals are free-to-play is not the best business model).

    But as i said before, it's the funniest Battle Royal i have ever played. If you give it shot, and take the time to learn how to play, you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  33. AkaKrin
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Well, you either love or hate this game, looking at all the reviews. But man, if you love this game, it can be really awesom. Every shot and every bullit counts and death is permanent. When you lose a high level hunter, it will suck. But when you kill someone, you it hurts on the other side too. The tension in a gunfight can be brutal and beautifull.

    This game has a very steep learning    Well, you either love or hate this game, looking at all the reviews. But man, if you love this game, it can be really awesom. Every shot and every bullit counts and death is permanent. When you lose a high level hunter, it will suck. But when you kill someone, you it hurts on the other side too. The tension in a gunfight can be brutal and beautifull.

    This game has a very steep learning curve, but there are a lot of good tutorials on youtube. I never played pvp games before, but this game just got me hooked. Playing together with other people and communicating, makes it even better.

    Give this game a chanche and find out for yourself!    … Expand
  34. Muddykip
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    The best game I have played. I now have 300 hours and still love it! The deves are always listening to the community and making changes, running events. Even adding new bosses and community made skins into the game for free! The atmosphere (Like all the other comments say) is stunning. I'd recommend playing as a solo at least once. It is a 30 minute adrenalin rush. If you'd like to learnThe best game I have played. I now have 300 hours and still love it! The deves are always listening to the community and making changes, running events. Even adding new bosses and community made skins into the game for free! The atmosphere (Like all the other comments say) is stunning. I'd recommend playing as a solo at least once. It is a 30 minute adrenalin rush. If you'd like to learn more about the game, go checkout the subreddit as there is plenty of reviews/ player experiences to read/ watch. All I have to say on this short post is that I've had the best gaming experiences of my life in this game.… Expand
  35. Danton1996
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Playing this currently on the PS5. The PS4 version is too long of loading that it takes the fun out of it. But now with the new console the loading is fast and love that there is not much of a handicap playing with controller or a mouse and keyboard. You get to choose between solo, duo or triple player mode, you go battle royale for clues and either kill the NPC boss or players. Not forPlaying this currently on the PS5. The PS4 version is too long of loading that it takes the fun out of it. But now with the new console the loading is fast and love that there is not much of a handicap playing with controller or a mouse and keyboard. You get to choose between solo, duo or triple player mode, you go battle royale for clues and either kill the NPC boss or players. Not for the fortnite players.… Expand
  36. GustavoRS231
    Apr 3, 2022
    9
    Viciante, tenso e muito divertido. Um dis melhores shooters PvP/E que já joguei.
  37. brit-france
    May 2, 2023
    8
    First of all let's say the good.

    the sound is nothing short of incredible, wich adds to the absolute amazing atmosphere, it really gets you in and has given me huge jump scares. the weapons and general gameplay are amazing and i have nothing but love for the feel of everything, the gadgets and mechanics work verywell and give a good level of tactical depth especially the use of sound,    First of all let's say the good.

    the sound is nothing short of incredible, wich adds to the absolute amazing atmosphere, it really gets you in and has given me huge jump scares.
    the weapons and general gameplay are amazing and i have nothing but love for the feel of everything, the gadgets and mechanics work verywell and give a good level of tactical depth especially the use of sound, no other game does sound as well as hunt,
    But .....
    texture taking a very long time to kick in general laging frame rate dips, sometimes 1 bullet kills other times i put in multiple rounds in on nothing but i take one hit and done, and other technical issues keep what is otherwise an amazing game very down

    my personal oppinion is that they need to fix the servers and also may be jus me but do PvE servers for just co-op    … Expand
  38. Pu33ylips69
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    Now that the devs addressed the wild contracts issue and added it to the random contracts I can happily score the game as it deserves. Now solo players can enjoy the new content like everyone else. Will adjust the score if that changes or regresses.
  39. Beorn_man
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    look the graphics could use a ps5 polish, the glitches could be worked on, but godamn if you want Horror cowboys this game has it in spades. its niche but its my thing.

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Edge Magazine
    Mar 26, 2020
    90
    Provides you with plenty of stealth mechanics but leagues of ground to cover, and that tension is deadly. [Issue#344, p.116]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 12, 2020
    90
    A return to form for Crytek that defies busy FPS norms. Like its ’orrible spiders, Hunt: Showdown is constantly shifting and very hard to put in a box. Get yourself online and join in the hunting fun. [Issue#173, p.86]
  3. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 11, 2020
    80
    I'll admit I wasn’t keen on Hunt: Showdown to start with, but after the first few matches I realised there's something special here. This is an unusual entry in a genre ruled by far snappier shooters, and it takes time to get your head around Crytek's clever twist on the formula. Stick with it and you'll be rewarded with a uniquely engrossing multiplayer experience.
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