Cabela's Big Game Hunter II is a hunting video game published by HeadGames Publishing, Inc. It is a sequel to Cabela's Big Game Hunter, and was released in 1998.
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Developer(s) | HeadGames Publishing, Inc. |
Publisher(s) | HeadGames Publishing, Inc. |
Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows |
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Genre(s) | Sports |
Gameplay
Upon starting the game, the player can create an on-screen character and begin with some amount of money to buy permits, weapons and hunting gear. By correctly shooting the animal with a permit, a screen detailing the vital signs of it is shown, and the player will receive some money.[1] The game uses a 360 degree circle movement where scents and calls can be used for attracting animals.[2] There are four locations in the game: Colorado, Canada, New Mexico, and an African safari.[3]
Reception
Big Game Hunter II achieved global sales of 350,000 units by February 1999.[6] The game received "unfavorable" reviews according to video game review aggregator GameRankings.[4]
Expansion pack
Cabela's Big Game Hunter II: Open Season is an expansion pack for the original game. It released in 1998, featuring a range of new weapons, ammunition, animals, authentic Cabela's hunting gear and a new map.[7]