Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013

The boxart for the game.

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 is a action/survival video game developed by Activision Publishing, Inc. It was released on October 23rd on the systems, Xbox 360, Wii, PC, and Playstation 3.

On September 13th, 2012, it was shown to be a launch title for the Wii U, which is a release range between Nov. 18, 2012, to March 2013. It's shown that the game will be released on the Wii U system on December 4, 2012.

Here's what the writer had to say about the game,

"My goal was for an experienced hunter or gamer to take a look at this game and be amazed by how truly intense it is but also get to go on an adventure that they would likely not be able to in the real world." - Andy Kreisberg, writer of Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013.

About the game

The game will feature even deadlier predators, and smarter predators. They hunt in packs, and figure out coordinate complex group tactics and take advantage of the surroundings to set up deadly ambushes. With the new Prowler A.I. no two scenarios are alike, that means the same attack won't be the same when you come back to it.

Story

The story is written by Andrew Kreisberg (Fringe), the story follows two brothers that're torn apart after a grizzly killed their father. Ten years later, they reunite for a hunt of a lifetime. One beast tore them apart, will another bring them back together?

There are fourteen levels in the game are,

1. Take the Shot

2. Sandstorm

3. Dry River

4. Respect Your Prey

5. Keep Moving

6. Up and Out

7. West Face

8. High Jungle

9. Just Run

10. Out Cold

11. This is My Hunt

12. Stay Alive

14. Showdown

14. Make a Stand

The game's story mode is about a four hour gameplay.

Gameplay

The gameplay will be even more realistic with the Top Shot Fearmaster, a gun that senses your every heartbeat and movement. (Xbox 360 and PS3 only) So hunters must try and maintain their cool and fear while tromping the terrain for the world's most dangerous predators. If you manage to control your heart rate, you'll deal more damage, or you increase your accuracy and you'll have a much more stable shot, or it'll slow down time for you to try and get a perfect shot. Every hunter knows controlling your breath makes the difference between a hit and a miss. The animals are also very fast and smart in this game giving you deadlier missions than ever before. The game will feature multiplayer splitscreen and there's a mode called 'Maneater mode' that'll send players on missions to complete and stay alive for as long as possible. You can run and jump in this game, but watch the stamina line, it'll run out and you'll stop running.

Shooting Galleries

Arcade Plus

Reflex Plus

Here's what Activision had to say about the shooting galleries;

"Dangerous Hunts features five shooting galleries altogether with about six to seven areas to unlock and advance to within each level"

Maneater Mode

Levels (not complete yet)

1. Trap Door

2. Breakthrough

3. Snow Fall

4. The Gate

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It has been confirmed that 3 more Maneater levels will be available as DLC. Their release date is to be sometime in November.

Here's what Activision had to say about the Maneater Mode,

"Yes, you can play Maneater mode solo and, yes, all of the enemies featured in the game mode are carnivores."

"Nope, there are 10 waves to withstand before players can accomplish a level. Getting through all 10 waves will take players about 30 – 45 min"

"Yes, Maneater mode will be featured on different maps. All multiplayer is local at the moment so Maneater mode and Shooting Galleries are not available online at this time"

Here's some more info, and this question was asked by a fan, "Yes, both players are free to roam the level as they please"

Animals (so far)

1. Grizzly Bear

2. African Lion

3. African Bush Elephant

4. Grey Wolf

5. Spotted Hyena

6. Cape Buffalo

7. Leopard

8. White Rhinoceros

9. Cougar

10. Nile Crocodile

11. Bat

12. Egyptian Geese

13. Canada Geese

14. Hippopotamus

15. Warthog

16. Baboon

17. Elk

18. Moose

19. White-tailed deer (arcade mode only)

20. Crow

21. Greater Kudu (story and arcade mode)

22. Impala

23. Wildebeest

24. Dall Sheep (arcade mode only)

25. Bighorn Sheep (arcade mode only)

26. Pronghorn Antelope (arcade mode only)

27. Mule Deer

28. Blackbuck Antelope (story and arcade mode)

29. Red Deer (arcade mode only)

30. Zebra (arcade mode only)

31. American Alligator (arcade mode only)

32. Red Fox (arcade mode only)

33. Cottontail rabbit (arcade mode only)

34. Wild Boar (arcade mode only)

35. American Bison (arcade mode only)

Weapons

Scoped Rifle

Shotgun

Pistol

Crossbow

Double Barrel Shotgun

Semi-Auto Rifle

Xbox 360 achievements

There're 43 Xbox 360 achievements for a total of 1,000 gamer score points. Gamer score earned

1	Survived!	30
	Completed the Story Mode.
2	Just Like a Pro	50
	Completed the Story Mode without dying once or restarting checkpoints.
3	Scratchless	30
	Passed any Story Mode level except the Take the Shot level without taking damage.
4	Stealth Approach	15
	Passed any Story Mode level using only the crossbow.
5	They Call Me Long Barrel	15
	Hunted an animal from beyond 200 meters with a scope in any Story Mode level.
6	Eagle Eye	10
	Hunted a bird or bat using a crossbow in any Story Mode level.
7	Who Needs Glasses?	15
	Hunted an animal from at least 100 meters, without using the scope in any Story Mode level.
8	Dodge This	10
	Dodged an animal attack 30 times in Story Mode.
9	Primary Target: Alpha	15
	Hunted 5 Alpha males in Marksman Opportunity situations in Story Mode.
10	Collector	50
	Picked up all Collectibles in Story Mode.
11	In Father's Memory	30
	Hunted 10 different hidden Big Game trophy animals in Story Mode.
12	Brave or Crazy?	30
	Used only a pistol to hunt a hippopotamus in the Keep Moving Story Mode level.
13	Always Fresh	15
	Didn’t empty the whole stamina bar during one Story Mode level.
14	Two Birds, One Stone	30
	Hunted two predators with one shotgun shot in any Story Mode level.
15	Newton's Apple	15
	Hunted a predator while it is in a tree in any Story Mode level.
16	Hunter's Quality	10
	Shot 50 animals using Killer Instinct in Story Mode.
17	Gunsmith	20
	Found special ammunition for all firearms in Story Mode.
18	Bullet-man	10
	Picked up 500 rounds of any ammunition in Story Mode.
19	Ambulance-man	10
	Picked up 50 health packs in Story Mode.
20	Heavy Breather	15
	Shot 25 predators while holding your breath in Story Mode.
21	Gallery Addict	60
	Passed all Reflex and Arcade Plus Shooting Gallery levels in single player.
22	Hunter of Hunters	15
	Shot all predators that you encounter in any Shooting Gallery level in single player.
23	Now We're Even	30
	During a co-op Shooting Gallery, scored within 3500 points of your teammate.
24	Reflex Master	30
	Won any Reflex Shooting Gallery hunting all animals in order in single player.
25	Combo Wizard	30
	In Single Player Arcade Plus, kept the 2x Damage Hunter Award from the first checkpoint to the end.
26	Overtime	15
	Got at least 10,000 points in Free Shooting phases of any Reflex Plus gallery in single player.
27	Flawless Victory	30
	Finished any Shooting Gallery level without losing any health in single player.
28	Dare-devil	20
	Took all the dangerous paths in all Arcade Plus levels in single player.
29	Run Piggie, Run!	15
	Shot 75 warthogs in Reflex Plus galleries in single player.
30	Steel Hunter	40
	Completed 10 rounds in Maneater in single player.
31	Locked and Loaded	15
	In Maneater single player, collected 25 special ammunition boxes (repeated play needed).
32	Untouchable	30
	Passed round 1 to 5 of any Maneater level in single player without receiving a single hit.
33	Eater of Maneaters	60
	Passed all Maneater levels in single player.
34	Sub Zero	15
	Froze 20 animals by shooting away ice floes in Breakthrough Maneater level in single player.
35	Booom!	15
	In Maneater single player, blew up 10 TNT crates.
36	Got Your Back	15
	In Maneater single player, protected an injured friend so that no predator attacked them.
37	Repeating Fun	15
	Finished one Maneater level in single player only using the repeating crossbow.
38	Double Fun	15
	Hunted 25 elite animals with the double barrel shotgun in single player Maneater levels.
39	Semi-Automatic Fun	15
	Shot 3 animals in 5 seconds with the semi-auto rifle in single player Maneater.
40	Abyss	15
	Hunted 20 animals by opening the trapdoor in the Trap Door Maneater level in single player.
41	Unlocker	50
	Unlocked all unlockable content.
42	Adrenaline Junkie	15
	Hunted 5 predators in less than 5 seconds in single player.
43	Hair Away from Death	15
	With less than 5% health, hunted an attacking predator less than 2 meters away in single player.

In Nightfall 6: Clash of the Elements

The game will take several mentions and Tails will be seen playing with Ricky the Tigress in 'Maneater mode'.

Review

Presentation - 9

Wow, another Cabela's Dangerous Hunts game, is it as bad as I think it's going to be...wait! NO! This game is EPIC! Intense! The packaging of the game looks great the main menu of the game looks great and three modes to choose from! Story Mode, Maneater Mode, and Shooting Galleries!

Length - 7

The game is about four-five hours of gameplay in the Story Mode, and the fourteen levels are short but they are fun to play.

Gameplay - 9

Wow! You can run, jump, dodge, and see the gun in this game unlike Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 20((, this game isn't ominous like DH 2011 was, but it surely is intense! The Maneater Mode is the most fun part of the game, there, you can have someone play with you as you fight off deadlier and smarter predators, while completing various objectives. And when playing with the TopShot FearMaster you feel the hunt like never before!

Sound - 8.5

Very good voice acting! The animals sound great and the sounds of the forest sound wonderful! But there're some sounds that shouldn't have been there though.

Graphics - 9

The BEST in a Cabela's game so far! The bears look so much better in this game that DH 2011, and Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2012, the animals and enviroments are made of pure genius, and the elephants look as they would in real life!

Lasting appeal - 8.5

This game will keep you going for a while, the TopShot FearMaster works like a charm in the greatest and most Dangerous Hunts game to date! It could be more ominous, it needs more of that. But this game truly is a great one for those who want a challenge.

Overall - 9

The best Cauldron-made Cabela's game I've ever played in my life, truly great! I'd highly recommend it to anyone who wants it!