Project Hunt

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Project Hunt is a single player open world shooter game. It was developed by Mind Mythic and was released on March 25, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

PROJECT HUNT is a hunting game for players who enjoy tracking animals and taking precise shots without dealing with a wall of hardcore sim mechanics.Follow tracks, read the wind, set up your shot, and then review exactly where your bullets hit on detailed animal models.The focus is on satisfying gunplay and exciting animal encounters rather than ultra-realistic ballistics or complex gear managemen…

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gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fast-paced, arcade-style hunting gameplay that is more exciting and less slow than traditional hunting sims.
Highly active and responsive solo developer providing regular updates, bug fixes, and direct communication with the community.
Variety of maps, diverse wildlife including rare and unique animal variants, and features like horseback travel, dynamic weather, fishing, crafting, and a global leaderboard for added replayability and fun.

The progression system requires grinding by killing many animals to unlock species and maps, which some find unnecessarily tedious and restrictive.
Graphics and technical performance are inconsistent, with occasional crashes, bugs, and lower visual fidelity compared to big-budget hunting games.
Certain gameplay mechanics such as fishing, weapon balance, AI/voice acting, survival elements, and map design feel unpolished or awkward, detracting from the overall experience.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
72%
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The game's story offers a fun sci-fi theme with engaging side missions and a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly quests, adding depth beyond basic hunting. While the current story mission count is limited, they are enjoyable and complement the competitive elements like leaderboards. Unique features such as mutant animals and the ability to restart without losing progress enhance replayability, though the lack of special weapons from missions is noted.
- “There is a fun, sci-fi story in the game with side missions to do, but currently there are only a few of them.”
- “Hopefully many more story missions are added in the future, as these are really fun!”
- “[*] There are no special or unique weapons or items in the game (that I know of), obtainable by completing special missions or trades, etc., so what you see in the gun shop is all there is in the game currently.”
- “The crafting is pretty mid but it's got replayability and the story missions are pretty neat!”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay offers a fun and challenging arcade-style hunting experience with a nostalgic early 2000s vibe, but some mechanics like fishing, crafting, inventory, and weapons feel awkward or underdeveloped. While the core loop of targeting animal vitals is engaging, certain elements seem improvised or pulled from basic asset packs, detracting from the overall polish.
- “After getting a good feel for the game mechanics, I will plunge into the hardest difficulty, but for now I am enjoying the popcorn style of play and everything the game has to offer so far.”
- “It has everything that makes gameplay fun and challenging.”
- “This adds an element of competition into the gameplay and is incredibly fun.”
- “This game reminds me of games in the early 2000s; there are just weird decisions and mechanics that can only be described as strange.”
- “I can support the work put into the game, but a lot of it feels like it was dragged from an asset pack and just made to work, especially the inventory system, weapons, and most mechanics.”
- “The fishing mechanic kind of sucks currently; it's like a goofy mini-game rather than a fun, natural experience.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics are decent but not outstanding, offering clear and realistic environments that run well in 4K and at medium settings. However, the game can be demanding on older hardware and may struggle or crash in certain areas, reflecting its indie status rather than AAA quality. Despite graphical limitations, many players still enjoy the visual experience overall.
- “Excellent, crisp, clear, realistic graphics and environments with excellent performance at medium settings.”
- “I did see in the dev blog that there is an added render distance setting for animals, which is an incredible option to have, especially since the game can be demanding on older hardware.”
- “Although the graphics are nothing special and there is room for improvement, the visual experience still contributes to enjoyable gameplay.”
- “This is not a triple-A game, or anywhere close to it, but if you are a graphical snob, you likely will not find what you are looking for here.”
- “The game can be weirdly demanding if you have older hardware, which I find borderline unacceptable for a game that isn't really providing anything that's blowing you away graphically.”
- “Graphics seem to struggle quite a bit and certain maps like the forest crash often enough when travelling through.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User opinions on the game's stability are mixed, with some reporting smooth performance while others experience significant bugs and issues. Overall, stability appears inconsistent across different setups.
- “The game runs great for me.”
- “This game is kind of a buggy mess.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers excellent optimization, offering crisp, clear, and realistic graphics with smooth performance even at medium settings.
- “Excellent, crisp, clear, realistic graphics and environments with excellent performance at medium settings.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect in the game is notably intense, with several achievements and awards requiring extensive effort, which some players find excessive or over-the-top.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game initially offered limited replayability, but over time it has evolved into a solid hunting experience with increased replay value.