theHunter: Call of the Wild

 Xbox One
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. TheXboxHub
    Oct 12, 2017
    90
    It was extremely refreshing to play a game that played at the pace I wanted it to and not have to worry about convoluted story lines. Yes, it may get a tad repetitive after a while, but it looks stunning, plays beautifully and I look forward to heading back to the hunt some more.
  2. GamingTrend
    Jan 16, 2018
    85
    theHunter: Call of the Wild isn’t for everyone. It takes a lot of patience and can be impenetrable for those without experience in hunting simulators. But for those with the grit to push through the steep learning curve, this game is quite possibly the best hunting game of all time. If you’re curious about it, I highly recommend giving it a go.
  3. MondoXbox
    Jan 15, 2018
    80
    A very good hunting sim, with great graphics and a deep and realistic gameplay, both in single and multiplayer. We would have liked more environments/maps to hunt on, but it's definitely a game to buy for lovers of this genre.
  5. GameSpace
    Oct 13, 2017
    80
    The Hunter: CotW drops most of the arcade style and replaces it with a slower paced, more realistic hunt. At first, I thought this would limit the audience to a more narrow scope of player. That is, until my 9-year-old daughter quit playing Minecraft, sat down next to me and asked, “Can I play?” Since then, she has logged more time playing than I have.
  6. GameSpew
    Oct 10, 2017
    80
    If you wouldn’t normally touch a hunting game, I’d urge you to view theHunter: Call of the Wild as the ultimate “walking simulator” and give it a fair shake of the shotgun. I don’t regret the many rewarding hours I ploughed into this engaging, immersive safari and can see myself returning to theHunter: Call of the Wild’s wonderful wilderness again and again.

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6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 14 out of 36
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    There are very few hunting games out there and the hunting games that we do have unfortunately lack in terms of realism, but when it comes toThere are very few hunting games out there and the hunting games that we do have unfortunately lack in terms of realism, but when it comes to theHunter: Call of the Wild they’ve done everything perfectly and the realism this game has is as close to the real thing as it can be. The world in the game is amazing and absolutely huge. The game rewards exploring and the world does a brilliant job of creating an immersive experience. The hunting aspect which is obviously the most important thing of the game has been done really well, and the realism here is immense. Animals react the way they should do and the various tools you can use give the game a very realistic feel, and when you succeed in getting an animal you get a very satisfied feeling. When hunting the game does however have a few technical issues, they are few and far between but they can disturb you so hopefully they release a patch to sort this. The game can get a bit boring after a while because it can have a lack of action for long periods, but they combat this with a very good online co-op option. The online co-op is extremely fun, and most important of all is that I never suffered with any problems online. The presentation side of the game surprised me because it’s absolutely perfect. Visually the game can look stunning at times, and the sound design in the game gives the game even more of a realistic feel. At the end of the day if you want a hunting experience that allows you to stay in the comfort of your own home but also still feels like you’re actually out hunting then theHunter: Call of the Wild is a must buy. Without a shadow of a doubt this is the best hunting game out there, and I was amazed by how much detail has been included. This game definitely gets a big thumbs up from me and the main reason for that is that the realism is off the charts.… Full Review »
  2. richp
    Jan 2, 2018
    2
    It's gorgeous to look at but this is one of the most boring games I've ever played.
  3. Dragonfly44
    Oct 7, 2018
    5
    A game with a nice concept and beautiful graphics, but is so slow it’s the polar opposite of relaxing, and not in a good way.

    Rating - 55%
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