Cabela's Deer Hunter 2004 Unlockables and Hints (PS2)

Cabela's Deer Hunter 2004 is a hunting video game that was created by Sand Grain Productions and released 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 some role playing and third person view elements.

The game 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 using thousands of real world pieces of equipment so that you are better prepared to confront the challenge ahead. There are some 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.

UNLOCKABLES

Johanna

Successfully complete the game under the easy difficulty setting to unlock Johanna, the sniper character.

GAMEPLAY HINTS

Easier aim

When you are hunting with a bow or any other difficult to aim weapon, equip yourself with the spotting scope. Zoom in and line its crosshairs up with the deer. Then, switch to your weapon. If the deer has not moved and is in range, your shot should be dead on. You can also aim the scope a slightly over the deer to adjust for the drop in the arrow (or bullet). With some time and practice you will kill them every time with this technique.

Easier kills with bows

When in any mode, for an easier kill on a doe or a buck, shoot an arrow through one of its front or back legs. Once it gets up to run, it will be sluggish because of the wound.

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