Cabela's Deer Hunter 2004 is a hunting video game that was created by Sand Grain Productions and launched by Activision Value Publishing for the Playstation 2 console, for the Xbox and the PC. The title was launched in 2003 and is classed as a hunting simulation game played from a first person perspective. There are role playing and third person view elements.

The release allows the player to explore places like British Columbia, Colorado, New Mexico and the rest of North America and hunt in those regions as you embark on the hunting adventure of a virtual life time. The structure of the game makes it so that the player begins all the areas and all the missions in an outpost. This allows you to customize his gear by using thousands of real world pieces of equipment so that you are better prepared to confront the challenge ahead. There are 157 pieces of trophy game that you can pursue. They include well-known species like the Whitetail, the Mule Deer and the Columbian Blacktail to more exotic species such as Coues, Fallow and Sika. Each animal you hunt will present a unique challenge and hunt environment.

The game is a hunter's dream because it also features real video of all the creatures you can hunt to give you a better idea of what you are looking for and to provide you with some information on your kills.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Exiting tree stand safely

When in a tree stand and you want to get out, look down at the ground first. Then, get out.

Crouch warning

Do not use the tree stand, tripod, or ground blind while crouched; you will die when you attempt to exit.

Improving stats

Stats will improve as you progress through the game, based on your use of the skills associated with those stats. For example, using you tracking skill successfully during the game will result in your tracking skill improving, excellent shooting improves accuracy, sneaking up on deer improves your stealth, and running around a lot with a heavy pack increases your strength.

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