Underplayed Gems

theHunter: Call of the Wild™ (2017)

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Developer
Expansive Worlds
Publisher
Avalanche Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Simulation, Sports
Rating
4.5 of 5, 200,434 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow, meditative simulation of stalking wildlife through breathtaking natural environments, demanding patience and precision.

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What players say

Players praise the realistic hunting and beautiful open worlds, but they overwhelmingly criticize the aggressive DLC model, saying most content is locked behind paywalls and the base game feels barren. There is also concern about the developer shutting down other games in the series.

Screenshots

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