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Review of Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Ultimate Challenge on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Dec 2001
Cover image of Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Ultimate Challenge on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 04 Dec 2001
Genre: Sports, First-person shooter
Developer: Coresoft
Publisher: Activision

Introduction

Picture yourself swaddled in flannel, sipping hot cocoa while discussing the best hunting strategies you learned from your dad. Now, imagine you're in 'Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Ultimate Challenge,' where you can embrace your inner hunter without the need for a firearm license, camouflage, or even pants! Let's dive into this exhilarating world of pixelated beasts and awkward gun controls!

Gameplay

At its core, this game knows what it's all about-hunting! You'll sneak through various landscapes, from the rolling hills of Montana to the vast tundras of Canada, just like a raccoon on the run from animal control. Armed with a range of weaponry (both actual and absolutely ridiculous), your goal is simple: hunt down the largest game in this first-person shooter that is actually more first-person 'please don't judge me for playing this again' game. The gameplay is straightforward: point, shoot, and hope that you don't miss. Unfortunately, the controls can sometimes resemble trying to teach your grandma how to use an iPhone. The lack of polish is evident as you try to maneuver through clunky mechanics that were clearly designed before most of us were even dreaming of high-definition graphics. There are different modes to keep you entertained, though. Whether it's a long-range sniper mission or an unexpected close encounter with a confused moose, each hunt will push you deeper into the wild while questioning your life choices. And let's not forget about the feisty wildlife! You'll face everything from graceful deer to the occasional rampaging bear, all while you try to remember if you left your oven on back home. But honestly, how scary is that bear? It's all in the hunt, baby! Make sure to grab a snack and maybe a stress ball-it's gonna be a wild experience!

Graphics

If you thought you were stepping into a world crafted by nature itself, hold your horses! The graphics might remind you of that interesting phase in the '90s where everything looked slightly off-not quite real, but not entirely cartoonish either. The environments could really use some tidying up, and the animal animations strike a balance between hilarious and slightly terrifying. When a deer runs by, you may wonder if it just had a caffeine overdose as it bobbles about like a rubber band. Sure, it's no modern open-world game, but it's the charm of the retro graphics that gives you that nostalgia feel. Plus, they say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right? If so, you might want to check your glasses!

Conclusion

So, what's the final verdict? 'Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Ultimate Challenge' is the perfect escapade if your idea of fun is a mixture of hunting and just a touch of absurdity. With quirky visuals and gameplay that genuinely makes you question how you survive in the wild, it's a hidden gem for fans of old-school shooting games. While it may not win any awards for graphics or controls, it certainly provides a lighthearted way to blow away the boredom of daily life without leaving your couch. Just make sure you don't forget to take breaks; we wouldn't want you hunting your family dog instead! So grab your controller and unleash that hunting spirit-just remember, the game might be a tad more challenging than actually just going to grocery stores for your beef jerky cravings. Happy hunting!

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