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Review of Deer Drive Legends on Nintendo Switch

by Chucky Chucky photo Jun 2019
Cover image of Deer Drive Legends on Switch
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 14 Jun 2019
Genre: Sports (Hunting)
Developer: Raylight s.r.l.
Publisher: Maximum Games

Introduction

Welcome to the most anticipated hunting simulation since... ever? Deer Drive Legends is here to take you on an adventure where your aim is questionable, but your thirst for digital venison remains unquenchable. Strap on your bow, dust off your rifle, and brace yourself for 'the hunt of a lifetime' that isn't sponsored by your local hunter's club. Grab your favorite snacks; it's time to dive into this bizarre virtual wilderness!

Gameplay

At its core, Deer Drive Legends is what you might expect from a hunting game: you wander around breathtaking landscapes, aim for digital deer, and perhaps even contemplate your life choices while doing so. The game lets you traverse exotic locales such as the African Savannah, Rocky Mountains, and Great Lakes, reminding you that while you may not be getting a real hunting license anytime soon, you can at least have a digital one. You're armed with an arsenal that makes it seem like you just raided a sports store: rifles, bows, and even high-tech gadgets that would baffle a caveman. As you embark on your digital hunt, you'll encounter herds of deer, but beware! The wildlife isn't just here for casual strolls; you'll also face off against bears, wolves, and even prehistoric beasts like the Smilodon and the T. rex. Clearly, nature decided that 'survival of the fittest' includes players vying for the ultimate trophy-a digital one, at least. Gameplay is a blend of single-player and multiplayer modes, which means if you get bored of hunting alone, you can drag friends into this nebulous world of virtual hunting. Just make sure they're okay with you claiming the biggest deer, because clearly, that's the only thing that matters!

Graphics

Let's not kid ourselves: this isn't the next installment of graphic adventures that will go down in history. The graphics are resembling a cartoonish pleasure that reminds you of an arcade game from the 90s, except your avatar doesn't look like it's perpetually stuck in a bad hair day. Animations are charmingly clumsy-akin to watching a baby deer take its first steps on a slip-and-slide. The environments? Honestly, they're beautiful in the way that nature's Photoshop filter works wonders, just slightly augmented to keep your attention without any risks of digital nausea.

Conclusion

Deer Drive Legends probably won't be winning any awards for realism in the hunting realm, but it offers a surprisingly entertaining experience that keeps players engaged-if not perplexed. It presents a mix of traditional hunting with a sprinkle of absurdity featuring actual dinosaurs, as if Jurassic Park got lost on the way to a hunting lodge. If you're searching for a game that lets you tap into your inner hunter without all the hassle of gun licenses or ethical dilemmas, grab your Switch and join the hunt. Just remember: it's not the trophy that counts, it's the memories made... and the questionable wall trophies you can brag about to your friends. Good luck, hunter, and may your aim be better than your last family turkey dinner!

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