Hunter: The Reckoning

 Xbox
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
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  1. Adrenaline Vault
    100
    Sharpen your swords, start pouring the silver and get ready to rock the undead back to their uneasy rests, because if you have even the slightest interest in removing zombie infestations, Hunter: The Reckoning is the game you've been waiting for your entire life.
  2. Xbox Nation Magazine
    90
    Its difficulty curve progresses gracefully, its atmosphere is immersive, and its visceral punch is straight to the gut. [Summer 2002, p.80]
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  3. Media and Games Online Network
    90
    The terrific visuals mixing with the well implemented sound effects and soundtrack make this game a real treat.
  5. Game Over Online
    90
    I would have liked to see the game have a few more levels but there is enough there to keep me entertained.
  6. GamePen
    90
    What differentiates Hunter from the other titles is the creativity in the weapons and monsters and something I like to call the 'oh (expletive)' factor. The 'oh (expletive)' factor is that 'oh my god' feeling when you see the amazing monsters scare the crap out of you in the game--and believe me they will.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    89
    One of the most fun, frenetic, addictive multiplayer action shoot-'em-ups on Xbox, and, most likely, any system. [July 2002, p.73]
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  8. IGN
    87
    Hunter mixes hectic combat with moments of dark humor, creating an intense atmosphere that is quite addictive...The only downside is the length.
  9. Armchair Empire
    86
    A bloody good game...If its good single-player action doesn’t get you addicted, then the excellent multiplayer romp definitely will.
  10. XGP Gaming
    86
    Hunter: The Reckoning is a fun game. The single player mode is enjoyable on its own, but this was made to be a party game.
  11. GameSpy
    85
    Awesome environments, cool characters, and great weaponry, but there just isn't enough!
  12. GameZone
    84
    A graphically strong game that is crammed with action. It is not for everyone, and does have an undercurrent of pure evil in the story.
  13. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    This well-crafted game aspires more to the work of George Romero than to any dim-witted dungeon mash. [7 June 2002, p.80]
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  14. TeamXbox
    82
    Its simplicity is what boosts its addictiveness. This isn’t a game about complex strategy and well timed precision; it’s a game about kicking ass and having tons of fun with your friends.
  15. netjak
    81
    Even though I finished one character in under three hours only dying a few times when I met bosses, an average gamer can spend 10-12 hours completing each character.
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  16. GameSpot
    80
    Definitely a fun game, but it's also a short one. It shouldn't take you more than five hours to go from beginning to end.
  17. Electric Playground
    80
    Not since the original "Gauntlet" has mindless mayhem with friends been such a source of joy.
  18. Game Informer
    80
    The hack n' slash equivalent of Ozzy Osbourne: It's a little slow, a little clumsy, and pretty damn incoherent, but somewhat charming in its own odd way. [July 2002, p.88]
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  19. Yahoo!
    80
    A great visual and auditory package, and an extremely entertaining game to boot.
  20. G4 TV
    80
    While the game's difficulty will vary depending on each gamer's proficiency, the game will appeal to both action and arcade fans alike.
  21. Play Magazine
    80
    My appreciation for some of the best undead character design and animation I have ever seen, and an overall air of doom I can really sink my teeth into, far outweigh a few hiccups. [July 2002, p.76]
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  22. GamerWeb Xbox
    75
    The graphics, sound, and game play all do a great job of conveying the mood the game is trying to establish.
  23. Gaming Age
    75
    The bottom line is how much you'll enjoy mastering the tricks of killing as many undead as possible without succumbing to their relentless onslaught. Playing Hunter: The Reckoning is a skill more than an experience, not unlike the arcade classics of the past.
  24. Xbox Exclusive
    70
    Once you’ve gotten into the darkness that the game portrays, you’ll find that there is little here that is too difficult to figure out and most of what you find is all out action.
  25. GamePro
    70
    Aching to be more than it is, Hunter: The Reckoning is a pretty-looking, atmospheric action game that makes a decent weekend rental with pals.
  26. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    65
    Hunter would have benefitted from a ton more firepower - you know, the kind of bang-bang action where ammo is a foreign concept and you simply hold down the "kill" button to mow down everything in sight. [July 2002, p.122]
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  27. All Game Guide
    60
    The ability to play with three other skilled hunters adds to the twisted fun, and is what ultimately raises The Reckoning just above an average rating.
  28. TotalGames.net
    50
    But chopping realistic arms off of realistic zombies soon loses its appeal, and it’s not long before Hunter becomes a bore to play.
  29. Games Radar
    30
    Sadly, the result is more Benny Hill than Silent Hill, there's no claustrophobia or tension, it's just hack-shoot-hackshoot- sod-this-where's-Halo. [XGamer]

Awards & Rankings

39
#39 Best Xbox Game of 2002
14
#14 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
28
#28 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 4 out of 23
  1. Steyraus
    Mar 13, 2021
    3
    These games are terible. They were bad 15 years age and are worse now.. Why do these games have fans. Controls are a joke, its repetative andThese games are terible. They were bad 15 years age and are worse now.. Why do these games have fans. Controls are a joke, its repetative and boring, badly balanced, voice acting and animations, everything is provably bad, even by the standards of the time.. Did the people that like this game play, Ninja Gaiden, Baldurs Gate Fable , Mech assalt, Far cry insticts Otogi, , Halo, almost every other game on the Xbox put Hunter to shame, in every way.… Full Review »
  2. Broyax
    Apr 4, 2017
    0
    Tape, tape sur les monstres, allez, allez ! quoi, t'en as déjà marre ? euh ouais !... Je peux sortir maintenant ?... parce que je sens que monTape, tape sur les monstres, allez, allez ! quoi, t'en as déjà marre ? euh ouais !... Je peux sortir maintenant ?... parce que je sens que mon cerveau se transforme en beignet et ça me fait peur. Comme quoi les jeux de cérébrés, ça ne date pas d'hier, non, non.… Full Review »
  3. Stan_Osbourne
    May 5, 2022
    3
    And they say there are no fake reviews. Judging by the dozens that were put up by people with the same comments in the same time period withAnd they say there are no fake reviews. Judging by the dozens that were put up by people with the same comments in the same time period with the same nicknames, one can practically understand that the rating of the game is very high. In fact, this game is rubbish.

    My wife and I went through it completely, and we have never seen a more terrible cooperative game in our lives! A terrible camera that binds one player to another, and even after the death (!!!) of one of the players, the camera decides not to let the other player in for another 15-20 seconds, which entails the death of the second player, the continuations are limited to more than one player, but on all at once, passing without support with treatment does not make any sense, the weapon is weak, there is no balance. Despite the good sound design and voice acting, the game looks terrible graphically, from the character models to the entourage, despite the fact that the levels are quite atmospheric. The bosses in the game are original, but the overall game design of the game is monotonous, overly complicated, and ugly.

    I don't know how the game got such high ratings from critics and users. Either they took a bribe, or in 2002 there were very low-quality standards. The first part of the series is a clear failure. I'm scared to imagine a GameCube version. Glory to Ukraine!    … Full Review »
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