Deer Hunt Legends
- January 16, 2015
- Raylight Games
Get on Steam"Deer Hunt Legends" is a hunting simulation game where players embark on a global quest to capture trophies and battle fierce boss animals from prehistoric times. With a variety of weapons to choose from, players must use their bravery and intuition to take down over 30 elusive species in this intense and realistic hunting experience. This third-person adventure game offers a unique and thrilling twist on the traditional hunting genre.
PC
Reviews
- The gameplay can be addictive and engaging once you get into the groove, providing a satisfying arcade-like experience.
- The environments and animal animations are well-designed, showcasing the talent of the development team.
- The game runs well and is optimized, allowing for smooth performance despite some graphical limitations.
- The game lacks clear instructions and control explanations, leading to frustration and trial-and-error gameplay.
- There are significant graphical issues, including low texture resolutions and a lack of enhancements from the original Wii version.
- The game is capped at 30fps and lacks windowed mode, which can hinder the experience, especially on modern hardware.
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of upgrades and options, resulting in visuals that feel outdated and bland. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and music that complements the visuals, others feel the developers missed an opportunity to enhance the graphical quality, especially given their previous experience with impressive titles. Overall, the graphics are considered acceptable for the price, but they fall short of expectations.
“That alone does wonders for the game's visuals.”
“This is the same studio which made some very impressive GBA games and tech demos for that system, so they know a thing or two about making fast code and graphics renderers!”
“They're well-chosen and mesh well with the visuals.”
“The visuals in this game aren't great.”
“All in all, they dropped the ball on the graphics.”
“The issue is they didn't bother to do any graphical upgrades for this version, like adding normal maps to the animals, post-processing effects such as bloom, and color correction to make it less washed-out and bland.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and engaging once they adapt, while others criticize the trial-and-error mechanics and technical issues such as lag and a lack of options like windowed mode. Overall, it evokes nostalgia for classic games but suffers from significant performance drawbacks.
“It has fairly addictive gameplay which will keep you engaged and attentive to your surroundings once you get in the groove.”
“As mentioned above, the gameplay is generally quite satisfying.”
“Gameplay is more like the classic duck hunter from Nintendo in the 80s.”
“This wouldn't be a problem if you didn't have to start the whole damn level over from the start. Trial and error is a garbage mechanic in my opinion anyway, so yeah.”
“An animal shooter with no windowed mode, locked at 30fps, laggy even on a 1060GT, awful gameplay, awful interface.”
“Gameplay is more like the classic Duck Hunt from Nintendo in the 80s.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, with users noting that it runs smoothly and performs well overall.
“Performance-wise, I have to say, the game runs well.”
“It's definitely well-optimized, so kudos to them for that.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story involves engaging missions that require players to interact with the environment, such as tagging specific creatures like dire wolves, while utilizing a variety of weapons including shotguns, rifles, and bows. This setup suggests a blend of action and exploration within a narrative framework.
“The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world filled with rich lore and complex characters.”
“Each mission unfolds like a chapter in a gripping novel, keeping you engaged and eager to see what happens next.”
“The character development is outstanding, making you genuinely care about their journeys and the choices they face.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the players with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-composed and captures a National Geographic or outback ambiance, though it may not be award-winning.
“The music isn't going to win any awards, but it's still nicely composed.”
“It has all the National Geographic / outback music vibes.”
