Each area will have blinds, stands, and campsites you can find while wandering around. There are sprays you can buy that will show wind direction, but this solution is awfully clunky compared to the 3-part triangle indicator found in Hunting Simulator 1 that quickly presented useful information.
There is no UI indicator that lets you know how visible you are to prey, how much noise you might be making, or where the wind is blowing. The haphazard placement of marking can also make keeping your dog fixed on your intended target tough to manage. Sometimes, simply trying to claim a kill becomes a mild chore when the animal decides to die on a different creature’s marking. You can find tracks and other animal markings, but the simple act of interacting with them is needlessly difficult as you have to line up the mouse to find the arbitrary point where the interaction button prompt shows up. When it comes to the moment to moment gameplay in Hunting Simulator 2, the assembled systems don’t come together in a way that feels exciting for a casual hunter or in a realistic fashion that would appeal to a sim fanatic. That said, the weather effects on display do work very well, even if they remain static for the duration of the hunting period. You can select specific times to hunt but Hunting Simulator 2 does not offer dynamic time passage, further lessening immersion for those aiming to replicate real hunts. The European areas also feel rather empty compared to the densely forested area of the first Colorado map or either of the Texas options.
It kills a bit of the immersion when it feels like you are hunting in a small box. The size of the hunting areas is also very underwhelming, as you can traverse from one side to the other in a couple of minutes. The visual presentation is adequate enough but is a far cry from what you may find in The Hunter: Call of the Wild. Once you leave base camp, you can take in the sights and sounds of the environments. Certain breeds can fetch kills, specifically in the case of retrievers and waterfowl. They will find evidence of animal tracks or poop and can be ordered to flush small game out of hiding. Your dog can be given a custom name and order to complete tasks via a selection wheel. As you spend more time with the dogs, they slowly begin to level up their skills and eventually become a critical tool for helping you quickly hit bag limits. The available breeds offer unique benefits depending on your target prey. Canine companions are easily the best part of Hunting Simulator 2 and the only real selling point it has against its competition. You will start out at base camp where you can claim kills, refill ammo, or call upon hunting companions, also known as dogs. Once you find yourself equipped for a trip, you depart the lodge and select the location at which you wish to hunt. There is a nice array of licensed gear that is sure to appeal to real outdoorsmen. Different clothing types will have advantages in different locations and are the biggest factor in how visible you appear to wild prey. There is a dedicated room for customizing your desired loadouts, which is helpful as each environment and type of prey have their own requirements for ethical claims. Additionally, all licenses required for legally bagging your kills must be purchased from the computer prior to heading outdoors. A lavish hunting lodge is provided to you at the outset and serves as a central hub for all hunting excursions.įrom within the lodge, you can use your laptop to buy equipment such as rifles, bows, clothing, and accessories. In total, there are more than thirty types of critters that you can track down and shoot, with some overlapping between environments. Each of the hunting grounds offers a unique look and assortment of potential wild game targets. The time you spend with Hunting Simulator 2 will be divided among a set of environments in Colorado, Texas, and Europe. Hunting Simulator 2 feels like a step back in a few ways from its predecessor and feels so far behind its competition that it is hard to recommend for hunting fanatics or players looking for a more casual experience. In the end, the four-legged friendships you develop along the way are worth remembering. This new addition to the franchise aims higher with updated graphics, an array of licensed gears, and canine companions. Hunting Simulator 2 arrives a few years after a lackluster showing from the first game in the series. Home Tribune Premium Content Entertainment Pop Culture Video Games Hunting Simulator 2 review: Doggone it Hunting Simulator 2 review: Doggone it Video Games JA scene from Hunting Simulator 2.
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