Deer Hunter (series)

Deer Hunter
Developers	Southlogic Studios, Glu Mobile, Sunstorm Interactive, Coresoft, Sorrent (now Glu Mobile), Morning Star Multimedia, Sylum Entertainment, SCS Software
Publishers	Atari, Glu Mobile Previous publishers: WizardWorks Software, MacSoft, Sorrent (now Glu Mobile), Vatical Entertainment
Platforms	Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Color, Mobile phone, BlackBerry, iOS, Android
First release	Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience November 13, 1997
Latest release	"Deer Hunter 2016" September 15, 2015

Deer Hunter is a series of hunting simulation video games. Originally available for Windows platform published by WizardWorks Software, it was also published on Mac, and later on Game Boy Color, PlayStation 2, and mobile phones. The first game in the series was developed for only USD$125,000, yet sold over a million copies and topped the PC game charts.^[1] It was an early success in the casual game market.^[2]

The original game was released in November, 1997. In 2003 Southlogic Studios was commissioned by WizardWorks Software to develop Trophy Hunter 2003 and because of Trophy Hunter's success, they took over the development of the Deer Hunter franchise, with Deer Hunter 2004 and Deer Hunter 2005, distributed by Atari. Glu Mobile acquired the entire franchise in April 2012.^[3] The original Deer Hunter and its sequel Deer Hunter II have also been released for Macintosh computers.

Gameplay usually takes place in a thick forest or meadow during different seasons of the year. Animals and objects other than deer can be seen while playing, including Bigfoot and UFOs in some incarnations, but these serve no purpose other than scenery. Some animals may be shot and killed, but the player receives no trophy and will be penalized if the animal was a protected species. In the latest versions, players can also manage a deer herd with deer growth and genetics deciding the traits of offspring.

Games

Title	Details
Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience Original release date(s):[4] ^NA November 13, 1997	Release years by system: 1997—Windows[5] 1998—Macintosh[6] 1999—Game Boy Color[7]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by WizardWorks Software[5] Released a year later by MacSoft for the Macintosh system[6] Released for the Game Boy Color in 1999. It was developed by Morning Star Multimedia and published by Vatical Entertainment[7] It includes 3 different hunting locations, 3 weapons and 5 different accessory items[8] A version was planned to be released for the Game.com by Tiger Electronics but was cancelled[9]
Deer Hunter Companion Original release date(s):[10] ^NA September 30, 1998	Release years by system: 1998—Windows[10]
	Notes: Published by WizardWorks Software[10] It is an expansion pack for Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience Contains the Deer Hunter Companion book and an add-on CD-ROM which has five new hunting locations, videos and tips[10]
Deer Hunter II: The Hunt Continues Original release date(s):[11] ^NA October 31, 1998	Release years by system: 1998—Macintosh, Windows[11][12]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by WizardWorks Software[11] It is the sequel to Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience It was developed using SCS Software's TERRENG engine and has 20 accessories and 30 weapons.
Deer Hunter's Extended Season Original release date(s):[13] ^NA December 31, 1998	Release years by system: 1998—Windows[13]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by WizardWorks Software[13] It is the second expansion pack for Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience[13] It adds three new stages and a Black Powder Muzzleloader
Deer Hunter II: Extended Season Original release date(s):[14] ^NA December 31, 1998	Release years by system: 1998—Windows[14]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by WizardWorks Software[14] It is the expansion pack for Deer Hunter II: The Hunt Continues It adds monster mule deer, 12-gauge slug shotgun w/ scope, three new accessories, a map editor, companion CD-ROM and a strategy guide.
Deer Hunter 3: The Legend Continues Original release date(s):[15] ^NA October 1, 1999	Release years by system: 1999—Windows[15]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by WizardWorks Software[15] It is the third game in the series and was developed using SCS Software's TERRENG 4.0 engine It features 10 weapons, over 15 accessories and has the ability for play over the Internet provided via GameSpy.
Deer Hunter 3 Gold Original release date(s):[16] ^NA February 29, 2000	Release years by system: 2000—Windows[16]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive & Sylum Entertainment and published by WizardWorks Software[16][17] It is an updated version of Deer Hunter 3: The Legend Continues which adds 3 new Wisconsin stages, a 7mm Mag Rifle, a few accessories, and a Play-The-Deer mode where player becomes the hunted
Deer Hunter 4: World-Class Record Bucks Original release date(s):[18] ^NA January 15, 2001	Release years by system: 2001—Windows[18]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by WizardWorks Software[18] It is the fourth game in the series which has three deer species, more detailed antler modelling and an online trophy trading system[18]
Deer Hunter 5: Tracking Trophies Original release date(s):[19] ^NA August 29, 2001	Release years by system: 2001—Windows[19]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive & Sylum Entertainment and published by WizardWorks Software[20] It is the fifth game in the series and features new locations and multiplayer support for computer controlled 'bot' hunters[19] It was later released by Atari for digital download[21]
Deer Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting Original release date(s):[22] ^NA October 16, 2002	Release years by system: 2002—Windows[22]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by Infogrames[23] It is the sixth game in the series and incorporates the ability to design custom weapons
Deer Hunter 2004 Original release date(s):[24] ^NA October 13, 2003	Release years by system: 2003—Windows[24]
	Notes: Developed by Southlogic Studios and published by Atari[24] It is the seventh game in the series and the first to be developed by Southlogic Studios
Deer Hunter Original release date(s):[25] ^NA December 22, 2003	Release years by system: 2003—PlayStation 2[25]
	Notes: Developed by Coresoft and published by Atari[25] It is the first game in the series to be released on PlayStation 2 Features 17 weapons, a multiplayer mode is supported via broadband connection only and online tournament play
Deer Hunter 2005 Original release date(s):[26] ^NA September 28, 2004	Release years by system: 2004—Windows[26]
	Notes: Developed by Southlogic Studios and published by Atari[26] It is the eighth game in the series and features six hunting sites and five deer species[27]
Deer Hunter Original release date(s):[28] ^NA November 30, 2004	Release years by system: 2004—Mobile phone[28]
	Notes: Developed and published by Sorrent[28] It is the first game in the Deer Hunter series to be made for the mobile phone
Deer Hunter 2 Original release date(s):[29] ^NA October 10, 2006	Release years by system: 2006—BlackBerry, Mobile phone[29][30]
	Notes: Developed and published by Sorrent[29]
Deer Hunter Tournament Original release date(s):[31] ^NA October 14, 2008	Release years by system: 2008—Windows[31]
	Notes: Developed by Southlogic Studios and published by Atari[31] It contains several trophy animals and hunting locations The animals have AI in that they can use their senses for protection, aggressive towards humans, eat, sleep and swim It has tournament options allowing play in online tournaments A version was planned to be released for the Xbox 360 but was cancelled[32]
Deer Hunter 3 Original release date(s):[33] ^NA August 12, 2009	Release years by system: 2009—BlackBerry[33]
	Notes: Developed and published by Glu Mobile[33]
Deer Hunter 3D Original release date(s):[34] ^NA May 15, 2009	Release years by system: 2009—iOS[34] 2010—Palm WebOS 2011—Android, Windows Phone[35][36]
	Notes: Developed and published by Glu Mobile[34] It is the first game in the series on the iOS
Deer Hunter: African Safari Original release date(s):[37] ^NA August 19, 2010	Release years by system: 2010—iOS, BlackBerry[37][38] 2011—Android[38]
	Notes: Developed and published by Glu Mobile[37]
Deer Hunter: First Shot Original release date(s):[39] ^NA September 30, 2010	Release years by system: 2010—iOS[39]
	Notes: Developed and published by rockifone.com[39]
Deer Hunter: Bow Master Original release date(s):[40] ^NA October 1, 2010	Release years by system: 2010—iOS[40]
	Notes: Developed and published by rockifone.com[40]
Deer Hunter Challenge Original release date(s):[41] ^NA December 1, 2010	Release years by system: 2010—iOS[41] 2011—Android[41]
	Notes: Developed and published by Glu Mobile[41]
Deer Hunter Original release date(s):[42] ^NA November 29, 2011	Release years by system: 2011—iOS[42]
	Notes: Developed and published by Pajenco[42] A high-definition version was released for the iOS in December 2011[43]
Deer Hunter Reloaded Original release date(s):[44] ^NA February 3, 2012	Release years by system: 2012—iOS[44] 2013—Android[44]
	Notes: Developed and published by Glu Mobile[44]
Deer Hunter Online Original release date(s):[45] November 2012	Release years by system: 2012—Web browser[46]
	Notes: It is an online game that plays through your web browser and allows you to connect through Facebook[46]
Deer Hunter 2014 Original release date(s):[47] November 22, 2013	Release years by system: 2013—Android[48] & iOS.
	Notes: Available through the Android Google Play Store Developed and published by Glu Mobile[48]

Compilations

Title	Details
Deer Hunter: Monster Buck 4-Pack Original release date(s):[49] ^NA July 30, 1999	Release years by system: 1999—Windows[49]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by WizardWorks Software[49] It is a compilation which includes Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience, Deer Hunter's Extended Season, Deer Hunter Companion, and Deer Hunter Screensaver[49]
Deer Hunter II: Monster Buck 3-Pack Original release date(s):[50] ^NA January 13, 2000	Release years by system: 2000—Windows[50]
	Notes: Developed by Sunstorm Interactive and published by WizardWorks Software[50] It is a compilation which includes Deer Hunter II: The Hunt Continues, Deer Hunter II: Extended Season, and the Deer Hunter: Huntin' Country Desktop screensaver[50]
Deer Hunter: Trophy Collection Original release date(s):[51] ^NA October 31, 2003	Release years by system: 2003—Windows[51]
	Notes: Published by Atari[51] It is a compilation which includes three full games; Deer Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting, Trophy Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting and Bird Hunter 2003: Legendary Hunting[51]

Cancelled games

Title	Details
Deer Hunter 64 Original release date(s):[52]	Release years by system: Nintendo 64[52]
	Notes: Was to be published by Microwares before being cancelled[52]

See also

• Cabela's Big Game Hunter, a 1998 hunting video game by HeadGames Publishing
• Carnivores, a dinosaur hunting series also by WizardWorks Software and Action Forms
• Deer Avenger, a parodic series of hunting games by Simon & Schuster Interactive

References

1. Takahashi, Dean (1998-10-01). "'Deer Hunter' Success Surprises The Snobby Gaming Community". The Wall Street Journal.
2. Grover, Mary Beth (1999-12-27). "Rules of the Game". Forbes.
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39. "Deer Hunter: First Shot Tech Info". GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
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44. "Deer Hunter Reloaded Tech Info". GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
45. "Deer Hunter Online". IGN. Retrieved 2013-02-16.
46. "Deer Hunter Online". Atari. Archived from the original on 2010-02-16. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
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48. "Deer Hunter 2014". Glu Mobile. Retrieved 2011-02-16.
49. "Deer Hunter: Monster Buck 4-Pack - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-29.
50. "Deer Hunter II: Monster Buck 3-Pack - Game profile". IGN. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
51. "Deer Hunter: Trophy Collection - Summary". GameSpot. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
52. "Deer Hunter 64 - Nintendo 64". IGN. Retrieved 2013-02-16.

External links

• Deer Hunter 4,

Deer Hunter 2015 , 5 , 2003, 2005 , Tournament by Atari

• Deer Hunter , 2 , 3 for mobile by Glu Mobile
• Southlogic Studios, current developer of the series
• Sunstorm Interactive, original developer of the series