Cabela’s Hunting Games
Although I seldom have time to play video games, with three kids it’s next to impossible, I have always enjoyed the various hunting games available. Whether console based or for the PC, many are surprisingly realistic. If nothing else, they can at least fill that void that we all feel when hunting seasons come to a close, even if they aren’t the real things.
Right now it seems that the Cabela’s line of hunting games are the most popular. I remember playing the first Big Game Hunt game they put out and enjoying it. It definitely had some awkwardness to it, but overall, it was enjoyable.
They’ve come a long way since then though. Offering unique forms of gameplay and some serious adrenaline pumping action, the Cabela’s line of games deliver. Below is a description and screenshot of Cabela’s Games top titles.
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2
“The latest title in Cabela’s best-selling franchise, Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2 provides players with savage animal encounters and a true adrenaline-pumping experience. Expert regional guides lead players on 12 epic adventures to exotic locations around the globe in search of the world’s most dangerous animals. but through a traumatic change of events, the hunters become the hunted and players must use their skills and survival instincts. Watch out, not everyone is going to make it back to the lodge alive!
Available for the PS2, XBox, Gamecube and PC-CDrom.”
Cabela’s Outdoor Adventures
”This game provides you with the hunting and fishing expedition of a lifetime with 22 outdoor adventures across North America and beyond!
Fly, float and trek from Utah to Mexico to New Zealand in search of 10 different species of trophy bucks or stop and angle for the local species of fish.
While on your adventure, you’ll also have the opportunity to hunt 11 species of both big game and small game, compete in shooting contests and embark on varied missions. Your Cabela’s Guide introduces each true-to-life adventure where stealth, strategy and technique are of the utmost importance.”
Cabela’s African Safari
“Go on the ultimate African safari adventure and experience the challenges of hunting African plains game such as sable, kudu, gemsbok, eland and the dangerous Big Five Ð lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and Cape buffalo. Your adventures will take you across the plains of South Africa and north to the Zambezi River across five African countries. You’ll go on 40 different safari hunts for over 30 species of exotic game. You’ll experience bird hunting including African waterfowl and upland birds that will test your shooting skills. You’ll live the adventure of the ultimate hunter with the objective to hunt one of the Big Five in each African country. Upon completion, you’ll unlock a trophy Big Five level to experience these animals at their best. Choose from a variety of large-caliber weapons to bring down thundering elephants, attacking lions and charging bulls. Begin each safari in the hunting lodge where you’ll be given your objectives and will interact with a safari team to receive tips you’ll need to succeed. New shooting controls and features including adrenaline mode, shooter fatigue and a shot cam that will show you the action in slow motion. The graphics in this game will bring the thrills, danger and elegance of Africa right into your home.”
Cabela’s Alaskan Adventures
“Journey from the North Slope to Ketchikan across 12 Alaskan regions in the hunting and fishing adventure of a lifetime. Each adventure begins at an outpost where you’ll choose from thousands of authentic gear options. Thirty hunting missions put you in pursuit of over 20 species of Alaskan trophy game including Kodiak bears, moose, caribou, Dall sheep and arctic fox. It’ll take every ounce of skill and strategy to connect with a record breaker. Alaska is also known for fantastic fishing and so is this game. Fish off the coast, on inland lakes or trek up a pristine stream for 10 species of trophy fish including sockeye salmon, Dolly Varden and arctic char. Try your hand with spincast gear, a fly rod or through the ice. A virtual underwater camera lets you see the strike and watch as the battle ensues. Experience the thrill of both upland birds and waterfowl that require quick shooting and lightning reflexes. Compete in a sled dog race across the arctic, or just explore your next hunting area with a snowmobile, truck or ATV. New shooting features and controls include a hunter sense, gun sway and drop dot. Coupled with realistic terrain, you’ll need every bit of true outdoor skill you can muster. Available for: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2.”
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January 26th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
when my son shot his first deer, I asked him if he was nervous. He said No, it was just like the hunting game.
January 27th, 2007 at 6:09 am
That’s too cool. I use the game to help teach my son the proper time to take a shot and other things like that. It serves as both entertainment and another way for him to learn before he gets to do the real thing.