

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. Dropping into the wilderness The in-game map will become populated with the campsites, blinds, and stands you encounter while exploring. 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. The lay of the land The rolling plains of Colorado are drenched in the never-moving sun. 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.
