Project Hunt

About Project Hunt

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 FPS focused on fun, punchy shooting, precise shots, and exciting animal encounters. Track animals across vast landscapes, read the wind, line up the perfect shot, and inspect every hit on detailed animal models.Explore diverse hunting grounds, use vehicles to move across the map, collect resources, complete challenges, and build your own hunting experience at your own pac…

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Fun and accessible arcade-style hunting gameplay with faster pacing than traditional hunting sims.
Large variety of animals including unique species and different coat rarities, offering collecting and trophy features.
Active and responsive solo developer frequently updates the game and listens to player feedback.

Graphics and animations are average and sometimes buggy, with occasional crashes and optimization issues.
Progression system requires grinding kills to unlock new animals, which can be frustrating for some players.
Fishing and survival mechanics feel underdeveloped and detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions
The gameplay offers a solid and enjoyable hunting experience with unique mechanics like resource gathering and building, balancing accessibility and depth for both new and veteran players. While hunting feels fulfilling and well-designed, fishing is widely seen as an underdeveloped, simplistic mini-game that detracts from immersion. Some mechanics, such as inventory and crafting, feel unfinished or inconsistent, but overall the game provides a slower-paced, nature-focused playstyle that appeals to fans of thoughtful hunting simulation.
- “A really good hunting game made by only one person, it's really fun and has a bunch of mechanics that other hunting games don't such as gathering and building a barn.”
- “The result is an experience that attempts to balance simulation mechanics with accessibility, creating something welcoming for newer players while still offering enough depth to appeal to hunting enthusiasts.”
- “Objectives, resource gathering, and long-term advancement mechanics help create structure that extends gameplay beyond isolated wildlife encounters.”
- “The slower pacing may challenge players who prefer faster progression or more action-heavy gameplay loops.”
- “This game reminds me of games in the early 2000s; there are 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.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions
The game's story is described as enjoyable and sci-fi themed but currently limited in content, with only a few main and side missions available. Players appreciate the existing narrative and quests but hope for more story missions and updates to enrich the experience. While story elements add replayability and engagement, some feel the game could benefit from additional unique content and deeper plot development.
- “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!”
- “The crafting is pretty mid but it's got replayability and the story missions are pretty neat!”
- “It would be nice to have more storyline and quests; the game is a bit light on that, though it does not detract from the overall experience.”
- “Currently, there are no special or unique weapons or items obtainable by completing special missions or trades, so what you see in the gun shop is all there is in the game.”
- “Hopefully, many more story missions are added in the future, as the current ones are really fun but limited in number.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered decent but not exceptional, with some users noting the need for updates and occasional optimization issues, especially on older hardware. While visuals are clear and realistic at medium settings and run well in 4K, the game is not AAA-level and may not satisfy players seeking cutting-edge graphics. Despite these drawbacks, many players still find the overall experience enjoyable and solid.
- “Excellent, crisp, clear, realistic graphics and environments with excellent performance at medium settings.”
- “If you can get over the early jank, sometimes very bright visuals, some optimization issues and occasional bugs, it's a very solid experience already. Coming from someone with over 300 hours in Call of the Wild and over 50 hours in Prehistoric Hunt, I love hunting games and this one is worth playing.”
- “I did see in the dev blog that a render distance setting for animals was added—having that option is incredible. The game can be demanding on older hardware, which is borderline unacceptable for a game not blowing you away graphically, but the option shows good attention to detail.”
- “The graphics for the vehicles should be updated or fixed.”
- “Graphics seem to struggle quite a bit, and certain maps like the forest crash often when traveling through.”
- “The game can be strangely demanding on older hardware, which seems borderline unacceptable for a title that does not offer impressive graphics.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere in Project Hunt is characterized by a calm, immersive environment with forested regions and wildlife habitats that emphasize exploration and patience. It focuses on creating a quiet, natural setting rather than flashy visuals or intense action, enhancing the overall hunting experience.
- “Visually, Project Hunt focuses on atmosphere over spectacle.”
- “Forested regions, open landscapes, and wildlife habitats contribute to a quiet atmosphere where environmental presentation becomes part of the experience itself.”
- “It prioritizes atmosphere, patience, exploration, and rewarding hunting systems over unnecessary complexity or exaggerated action.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features excellent optimization, delivering crisp, clear, and realistic graphics with smooth performance even on medium settings. Detailed inspection systems enhance gameplay by allowing players to review encounters and refine their strategies effectively.
- “Detailed inspection systems following encounters further strengthen this connection by giving players opportunities to evaluate results and improve future performance.”
- “Excellent, crisp, clear, realistic graphics and environments with excellent performance at medium settings.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
User opinions on the game's stability are mixed, with some experiencing smooth performance while others encounter significant bugs and issues.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding is noted as quite intense and sometimes excessive, particularly regarding certain achievements or awards, which some players find over-the-top.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game initially offered limited replayability but has gradually improved over time, evolving into a solid hunting experience that encourages repeated play.