Deer Hunter (video game)

"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 in Game Boy Color, Playstation 2, and mobile phones.

The original game in the series was released on December 31, 1997. "Deer Hunter 2001" was released on April 2, 2001 for Game Boy Color . "Deer Hunter 2003" was released in September 30, 2003. In 2003 Southlogic Studios was commissioned by WizardWorks Software to develop Trophy Hunter 2003. Because of Trophy Hunter's success, the Brazilian Southlogic Studios took over the development of the Deer Hunter franchise, with "Deer Hunter 2004" and "Deer Hunter 2005", distributed by Atari. 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 other than deer can be seen while playing, including Bigfoot in some incarnations, but these serve no purpose other than scenery. In the latest versions, players can also manage a deer herd with deer growth and genetics deciding the traits of offspring.

Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience

Infobox VG |title= Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience


caption=Retail box for the Windows game
collapsible=yes
developer= Sunstorm Interactive (Win)
Morning Star Multimedia (GBC)
publisher= The WizardWorks Group, Inc. (Win)
Vatical Entertainment (GBC)
designer=Chris Will (GBC)
engine=
released=1997-12-31 (Win)
1999-12-22 (GBC)
genre= First person shooter
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=Windows version:
RSAC: V3: Rewards killing non-threatening animals
ESRB: Mature
Game Boy Color version:
ESRB: Teen
platforms= Windows 95 , Mobile phone, Game Boy Color
media= CD (Win, Mac)
requirements=Windows version: 100% IBM PC Compatible computer system: Pentium 75 or higher, Windows 95 or Compatible operating system, 16 MB RAM minimum, 30 MB of free Hard Disk space, DirectX Compatible Video Card, DirectX Compatible Sound Card
input= Keyboard and mouse

It is the first game in the series.

It includes 3 different hunting locations and 5 different accessory items.

Deer Hunter's Extended Season

It is an expansion pack for the first game. It adds Adirondack Mountain Woods, Nebraska Winter, Kentucky Fall stages, and Black Powder Muzzleloader weapon.

Deer Hunter Companion

Infobox VG |title=Deer Hunter Companion


collapsible=yes
developer=WizardWorks
publisher=GT Interactive
designer=
engine=
released=1998-09-?
genre= expansion pack, tutorial, quiz
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: Teen
platforms= Windows 95
media=CD-ROM
requirements=
input= Keyboard and mouse

In includes a Deer Hunter Companion book as well as a CD-ROM with tips, videos, and 5 new hunting areas. It also includes comprehensive quiz of nearly a hundred questions on white-tail deer, a section on wacky hunting laws, an overview of characteristics, habitats, and habits of white-tail deer, 20 specific tips for hunting trophy bucks, and the Hunter's Pledge.

Deer Hunter: Monster Buck 4-Pack

It is a compilation including Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience, the Deer Hunter's Extended Season, Deer Hunter Companion, and Deer Hunter Screensaver.

Deer Hunter II: The Hunt Continues

This game is developed using SCS Software's TERRENG engine. 20 accessories. 30 weapons.

Deer Hunter II: Extended Season

This expansion pack adds Monster Mule Deer, 12-guage slug shotgun w/ scope, New Truck and ATV, Zoomable Range Finding Binoculars, map editor, Companion CD-ROM and Strategy Guide.

Deer Hunter 3: The Legend Continues

It is the third game in the series, developed using SCS Software's TERRENG 4.0 engine. It features 10 weapons, over 15 accessories.

A new feature in the series is the ability to play over the Internet. Internet play feature is provided via GameSpy.

Deer Hunter 3 Gold

It adds 3 new Wisconsin stages, 7mm Mag Rifle, range finding binocularsinterchangeable scopes and reticles, and a Play-The-Deer mode where player becomes the hunted.

Deer Hunter 4: World-Class Record Bucks

Infobox VG |title=Deer Hunter 4


collapsible=yes
developer=Sunstorm Interactive
publisher=WizardWorks, Infogrames
designer=
engine=
released=2000-? (WizardWorks)
2001-? (Infogrames)
genre= First person shooter
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: Teen
platforms= Windows 95
media=CD-ROM
requirements=Pentium II 300MHz or 100% compatible CPU, 64MiB system RAM, 650MB free hard drive space, 8MiB AGP2x or 12MiB PCI Direct3D accelerated video card, DirectX compatible soundcard, 33.6kbit/s network connection for multiplayer
input= Keyboard and mouse

Deer Hunter 5: Tracking Trophies

Infobox VG |title=Deer Hunter 5: Tracking Trophies


collapsible=yes
developer=Sylum Entertainment, Sunstorm Interactive,
publisher=WizardWorks, Atari (digital download)
designer=
engine=
released=2001-08-29
genre= First person shooter
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: Teen
platforms= Windows 95
media=CD-ROM
requirements=Pentium II 400MHz or 100% compatible CPU, 128MiB system RAM, 800MB free hard drive space, 4x CD-ROM drive, 16MiB 3D accelerated video card, DirectX compatible soundcard
input= Keyboard and mouse

Multiplayer supports 'bot' hunters.

Deer Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting

Infobox VG |title=Deer Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting


collapsible=yes
developer=Sunstorm Interactive
publisher=Infogrames, Atari
designer=
engine=
released=2002-10-16 (Infogrames)
2003-03-? (Atari)
genre= First person shooter
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: Teen
platforms= Windows 98
media=CD-ROM
requirements=Pentium II 450MHz or higher CPU, 128MiB system RAM, 1.2GB free hard drive space, 8x CDROM drive, 16MiB SVGA video card, 16-bit sound card, DirectX version 8.1 or higher, 56K, DSL, Cable modems for multiplayer
input= Keyboard and mouse

It includes the ability to design your own custom weapon. It also abandoned series number format.

Deer Hunter Trophy Collection

It is a compilation of the following Legendary Hunting games: Deer Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting, Trophy Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting, Bird Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting.

Deer Hunter 2004

Infobox VG |title=Deer Hunter 2004


collapsible=yes
developer=Southlogic Studios
publisher=Atari
designer=
engine=
released=2003-10-18
genre= First person shooter
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: Teen
platforms= Windows 98
media=CD-ROM
requirements=
input= Keyboard and mouse

It is the first Deer Hunter game developed by Southlogic Studios.

Deer Hunter 2005

Infobox VG |title=Deer Hunter: The 2005 Season


collapsible=yes
developer=Southlogic Studios, WizardWorks
publisher=Atari
designer=
engine=
released=2004-09-23
genre= First person shooter
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: Teen
platforms= Windows 98
media=CD-ROM
requirements=Pentium III 700MHz or higher CPU, 128MiB system RAM, 200MB free hard drive space, 8x CDROM drive, 32MiB video card (GeForce 256 DDR, ATI Radeon 32 MB), DirectX 9.0 compatible sound card, DirectX version 9.0 or higher, 56K, DSL, Cable modems for multiplayer
input= Keyboard and mouse

It includes 6 hunting sites, 5 deer species.

Deer Hunter Tournament

Infobox VG |title= Deer Hunter Tournament


collapsible=yes
developer=Southlogic Studios
publisher=Atari
designer=
engine=
released=2004-10-14
genre= First person shooter
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: Teen
platforms=Windows XP
media=DVD-ROM
requirements=Pentium IV 2GHz CPU, Compatible operating system 16 MB RAM minimum 30 MB of free Hard Disk space CD-ROM Drive & Mouse required DirectX Compatible Video Card-High performance card recommended DirectX Compatible Sound Card
input= Keyboard and mouse

It is an upcoming title developed by Southlogic Studios.

Deer Hunter (PlayStation 2)

Infobox VG |title= Deer Hunter


collapsible=yes
developer=Coresoft
publisher=Atari
designer=
engine=
released=2003-12-23
genre= First person shooter
modes= Single player, multiplayer
ratings=ESRB: Teen
platforms=PlayStation 2
media=DVD-ROM
requirements=
input=

It is the first game in the Deer Hunter series.

It includes 17 different weapons.

Multiplayer is supported via broadband connection only. It includes online tournament play.

External links

*Sunstorm Interactive Deer Hunter: [http://www.sunstorm.net/games_dh.htm 1] , [http://www.sunstorm.net/games_dhes.htm ES] , [http://www.sunstorm.net/games_dh2_features.htm 2] , [http://www.sunstorm.net/games_dh2es.htm 2ES] , [http://www.sunstorm.net/games_dh3_overview.htm 3] , [http://www.sunstorm.net/games_dh3_gold.htm 3G]
*Atari/Infogrames Deer Hunter: [http://web.archive.org/web/20020606145432/www.us.infogrames.com/games/deerhunter4_pc/ 4] , [http://atari.com/us/games/deer_hunter_5_tracking_trophies/pc 5] , [http://web.archive.org/web/20031208165837/www.us.infogrames.com/games/deer_hunter_2003_pc_simulation/ 2003] , [http://atari.com/us/games/deer_hunter_2005/pc 2005] , [http://atari.com/us/games/deer_hunter_tournament/dvd_rom Tournament]
* [http://www.us.playstation.com/PS2/Games/Deer_Hunter PS2 Deer Hunter page]
* [http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:28952 allgame Deer Hunter Companion overview]
* [http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:40616 allgame Deer Hunter 2003 overview]
* [http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:43181 allgame Deer Hunter 2004 overview]
*Glu Mobiles Deer Hunter: [http://www.glu.com/games/game.php?game=deer_hunter 1] , [http://www.glu.com/games/game.php?game=deer_hunter2 2] , [http://www.glu.com/noram/pages/product.aspx?pr=Deer+Hunter+3 3]
* [http://www.planetdeerhunter.com/ The Planet DeerHunter Website]
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* [http://www.southlogic.com/ Southlogic Studios Website]