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Hunting simulator 2 elite edition12/28/2023 Amazingly, after a dozen-plus hours, I’ve still only found a small percentage of towers in my effort to get the elevated views. I like getting the high ground to stop and take in the sights. They include the meadows of Colorado, plateaus of Texas, and the marshlands of Europe. While there are only six regions, they are sizable. It’s the locations that deliver nature’s eye candy. There’s also the odd bit of animation or muddy textures. Occasionally, the lighting results in shadows appearing darker than they should be. But Hunting Simulator 2 still looks pretty good on my TV, although not as good as the screenshots would indicate. Even when she loses a scent, it’s hard not to smile at her tail wagging.Īdmittedly, the Switch console brings the least attractive visuals for this release. Having a canine companion makes my time in the virtual outdoors feel less lonely. The dog upgrades over time, so I’ll stick with her, even if she lacks certain abilities (curiously, the hunter never seems to upgrade stamina). A few dogs are available, but I’ve grown attached to her. Joining me in my hunts is my beagle, Cutie Pie. Is it truly better to follow the blood trail as the animal slowly dies? In any case, it made me extra careful to aim for vital organs, which don’t have much margin for error. For instance, it took me three shots to down a bear, and the third triggered the penalty. One thing I have questions about (in terms of realism) is unethical kills. I’ve no complaints about Hunting Simulator 2’s attention to realism. Along with licenses and weapons, accessories and clothing costs can add up. Ethics aside, this is also practical in terms of needed finances. ![]() Yes, as someone who would only ever hunt for clothing or food, I much appreciate the necessity to bag your prey and return to the cabin to sell it. I wish I could disable it as I’m not interested in trophies. An in-game wiki warns you of caliber fines, but that’s all. ![]() I searched for an in-game encyclopedia or tutorial to educate myself on this but found none. I was careful to mark animal locations on my map (which you can zoom in and out) so I could return later with different caliber. That makes it all the more discouraging when the “WRONG CALIBER!” flashes. Thankfully, there’s no timer.ĭiscovering animals sooner or later (usually later) is a slow process too. The exploration’s still enjoyable, just a slow process. Unlike Cabela’s: The Hunt – Championship Edition, there’s no ATV to aid in exploration. Your stamina’s all in all low too, not to mention running scares prey. You can run, but it’s awkward holding the stick down. Simply walking from one side of the map to the other is a time-consuming task, and that’s before you even get a weapon out. While more or less straightforward on paper, the gameplay is quite demanding in execution. The hunting here is authentic to its namesake, a simulation. There also seems to be fewer animal species. It’s a surprising omission that’s left my replay mainly as a grind to acquire one of every weapon. ![]() I say almost entirely, as I’m aware of one key element missing from this second installment, and that’s a campaign mode. As someone who missed the original release, I’m approaching this sequel almost entirely fresh. Hunting Simulator 2 brings a return to hunting action first seen over two years ago.
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