Deer Hunter (series)
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Developer(s) | Southlogic Studios, Glu Mobile, Sunstorm Interactive, Coresoft, Sorrent (now Glu Mobile), Morning Star Multimedia, Sylum Entertainment, SCS Software |
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Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Color, Mobile phone, BlackBerry, iOS, Android |
First release | Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience November 13, 1997 |
Latest release | "Deer Hunter 2016" September 15, 2015 |
Deer Hunter is a series of hunting simulation video games. Originally available for Windows platform published by WizardWorks Software, it was also published on Mac, and later on Game Boy Color, PlayStation 2, and mobile phones. The first game in the series was developed for only USD$125,000, yet sold over a million copies and topped the PC game charts.[1] It was an early success in the casual game market.[2]
The original game was released in November, 1997. In 2003 Southlogic Studios was commissioned by WizardWorks Software to develop Trophy Hunter 2003 and because of Trophy Hunter's success, they took over the development of the Deer Hunter franchise, with Deer Hunter 2004 and Deer Hunter 2005, distributed by Atari. Glu Mobile acquired the entire franchise in April 2012.[3] The original Deer Hunter and its sequel Deer Hunter II have also been released for Macintosh computers.
Gameplay usually takes place in a thick forest or meadow during different seasons of the year. Animals and objects other than deer can be seen while playing, including Bigfoot and UFOs in some incarnations, but these serve no purpose other than scenery. Some animals may be shot and killed, but the player receives no trophy and will be penalized if the animal was a protected species. In the latest versions, players can also manage a deer herd with deer growth and genetics deciding the traits of offspring.
Games
Title | Details |
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Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience Original release date(s):[4] |
Release years by system: 1997—Windows[5] 1998—Macintosh[6] 1999—Game Boy Color[7] |
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Deer Hunter Companion Original release date(s):[10] |
Release years by system: 1998—Windows[10] |
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Deer Hunter II: The Hunt Continues Original release date(s):[11] |
Release years by system: 1998—Macintosh, Windows[11][12] |
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Deer Hunter's Extended Season Original release date(s):[13] |
Release years by system: 1998—Windows[13] |
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Deer Hunter II: Extended Season Original release date(s):[14] |
Release years by system: 1998—Windows[14] |
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Deer Hunter 3: The Legend Continues Original release date(s):[15] |
Release years by system: 1999—Windows[15] |
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Deer Hunter 3 Gold Original release date(s):[16] |
Release years by system: 2000—Windows[16] |
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Deer Hunter 4: World-Class Record Bucks Original release date(s):[18] |
Release years by system: 2001—Windows[18] |
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Original release date(s):[19] |
Release years by system: 2001—Windows[19] |
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Deer Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting Original release date(s):[22] |
Release years by system: 2002—Windows[22] |
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Deer Hunter 2004 Original release date(s):[24] |
Release years by system: 2003—Windows[24] |
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Deer Hunter Original release date(s):[25] |
Release years by system: 2003—PlayStation 2[25] |
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Deer Hunter 2005 Original release date(s):[26] |
Release years by system: 2004—Windows[26] |
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Deer Hunter Original release date(s):[28] |
Release years by system: 2004—Mobile phone[28] |
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Deer Hunter 2 Original release date(s):[29] |
Release years by system: 2006—BlackBerry, Mobile phone[29][30] |
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Deer Hunter Tournament Original release date(s):[31] |
Release years by system: 2008—Windows[31] |
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Deer Hunter 3 Original release date(s):[33] |
Release years by system: 2009—BlackBerry[33] |
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Deer Hunter 3D Original release date(s):[34] |
Release years by system: 2009—iOS[34] 2010—Palm WebOS 2011—Android, Windows Phone[35][36] |
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Deer Hunter: African Safari Original release date(s):[37] |
Release years by system: 2010—iOS, BlackBerry[37][38] 2011—Android[38] |
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Deer Hunter: First Shot Original release date(s):[39] |
Release years by system: 2010—iOS[39] |
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Deer Hunter: Bow Master Original release date(s):[40] |
Release years by system: 2010—iOS[40] |
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Deer Hunter Challenge Original release date(s):[41] |
Release years by system: 2010—iOS[41] 2011—Android[41] |
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Deer Hunter Original release date(s):[42] |
Release years by system: 2011—iOS[42] |
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Deer Hunter Reloaded Original release date(s):[44] |
Release years by system: 2012—iOS[44] 2013—Android[44] |
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Deer Hunter Online Original release date(s):[45] November 2012 |
Release years by system: 2012—Web browser[46] |
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Deer Hunter 2014 Original release date(s):[47] November 22, 2013 |
Release years by system: 2013—Android[48] & iOS. |
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Compilations
Title | Details |
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Deer Hunter: Monster Buck 4-Pack Original release date(s):[49] |
Release years by system: 1999—Windows[49] |
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Deer Hunter II: Monster Buck 3-Pack Original release date(s):[50] |
Release years by system: 2000—Windows[50] |
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Deer Hunter: Trophy Collection Original release date(s):[51] |
Release years by system: 2003—Windows[51] |
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Cancelled games
Title | Details |
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Deer Hunter 64 Original release date(s):[52] |
Release years by system: Nintendo 64[52] |
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See also
- Cabela's Big Game Hunter, a 1998 hunting video game by HeadGames Publishing
- Carnivores, a dinosaur hunting series also by WizardWorks Software and Action Forms
- Deer Avenger, a parodic series of hunting games by Simon & Schuster Interactive
References
- ^ Takahashi, Dean (1998-10-01). "'Deer Hunter' Success Surprises The Snobby Gaming Community". The Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Grover, Mary Beth (1999-12-27). "Rules of the Game". Forbes.
- ^ "Glu Mobile Acquires Deer Hunter® Brand". BusinessWire. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
- ^ "Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ a b "Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience - Summary for Windows edition". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ a b "Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience - Summary for Macintosh edition". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ a b "Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience for Game Boy Color - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ MacDonald, Ryan (1998-03-10). "Deer Hunter Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ "Deer Hunter - Game.Com". IGN. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
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- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter II - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ "Deer Hunter 2 - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b c d "Deer Hunter's Extended Season - Game profile". IGN. 1998-12-31. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter II: Extended Season - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter 3: The Legend Continues - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter 3 Gold - Tech info". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ "Deer Hunter 3 Gold". Sylum Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b c d "Deer Hunter 4: World-Class Record Bucks - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter 5: Tracking Trophies - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ "Deer Hunter 5: Tracking Trophies". Sylum Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ "Deer Hunter 5: Tracking Trophies". Atari. Archived from the original on 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b "Deer Hunter 2003 - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ "Deer Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter 2004 - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter 2005 - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ "Deer Hunter 2005 - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter for mobile - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter 2 - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
- ^ "Deer Hunter II". IGN. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
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- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter 3D Release Information for iPhone/iPod". GameFAQs. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ "Deer Hunter 3D". IGN. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
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- ^ a b c d "Deer Hunter II: Monster Buck 3-Pack - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b c d "Deer Hunter: Trophy Collection - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ a b c "Deer Hunter 64 - Nintendo 64". IGN. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
External links
- Deer Hunter 4, 5, 2003, 2005, Tournament by Atari
- Deer Hunter, 2, 3 for mobile by Glu Mobile
- Southlogic Studios, current developer of the series
- Sunstorm Interactive, original developer of the series