Simply the best hunting game released! Life like animals and excellent graphics combine to make an realistic experience
I myself a hunter was impressed with the attention to deatail this game has. The animals themselves react as they would in the wild, bolting out of the shrubs off into the distance, leaving you to take a pot shot before it is out of view. While you stalk your prey you come accross foxes ruuning through the woodland, the sounds of trees swaying and wind blowing along with the calls of bucks is really atmospheric!
The hunting areas are large and you have to carefully plan your advance so as to not be seen or heard by the deer e.c.t. If they do spot you, smell you or hear you then they get up and scarper, leaving a dust cloud. they can change running direction just like in the wild, sometimes turning onto your path, only to be met by a bullet!
The overall graphics are probably the best that the xbox can support in this type of game, I was expecting really blocky trees e.c.t, but was quite impressed, even the grass sways and leaves and insects fly about as you hunt your prey. Winter scenery is lush, the trees are all silvered and you really get the impression you are in a winter wonderland. You even expell hot breath when viewed in 3rd person. 1st person is best though.
I haven't played the fishing levels yet, nore the clay pigeon shooting levels which really add toi the value of the product
I am going to have many a pleasurable day playing this game when the hunting season here in the uk ends, sharpening up my skills ready for the real thing again.
Go buy it - you won't be dissapointed!