While all this is standard, I was surprised by the developer’s choice to allow the player to select the time of day a hunt is: morning, afternoon, or evening.

Once equipment is bought, the player can choose what they wear, what guns or calls to bring, or visit the shooting range. The interior of the lodge in Hunting Simulator 2. Ultimately, this feature puts more decision-making on the player and was enriching to the overall experience, even if it was aggravating at times. I was frustrated at times when I would come across a fox or elk with no tag to hunt them, but I had only myself to blame. It forces the player to strategize and plan their hunts ahead of time. Having to purchase these licenses felt like a good inclusion to me, as it added to the simulation experience. There are three regions: Colorado, Texas, and Europe, with each location having two subregions. The licenses range in price, but are necessary to hunt every species at each location.

Gameplay – A More Realistic Sim The LodgeĪfter the tutorial, the player starts in the lodge with 5,000 credits, which can be used to purchase scents, calls, and clothing, but most importantly, animal licenses. Without discovering or knowing about this section, the tutorial may not be extensive enough for first-time players of the genre. For further information, the player will have to consult the bookshelf (i.e. This tutorial is very basic, as it just touches on the minimal controls needed to play the game. While the tutorial was fine, I realized that I have played a plethora of hunting games over the years. A hunter stands next to his dog and a cabin in Hunting Simulator 2.

Animals in hunting simulator 2