Big Buck Hunter Pro – Review

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On February 3, 2010

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Big Buck Hunter Pro – Review

Our rating:

By: Big Buck Hunter Pro

Version #: 1.56.0 (iPhone OS 3.0 Tested)

Date Released: 2009-10-28

Developer: Super Happy Fun Fun, Inc.

Price: 0.99

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Big Buck Hunter was one of the last video games I ever played in an arcade (ok, it was a pub but the theory is the same).  As a result, I was interested in seeing the iPhone/iPod touch version.

It does what it says on the package.  You are a deer hunter and you have to shoot bucks (male deer) and not does (female deer) in various locations throughout the United States.

The graphics are fantastic.  It’s difficult to compare it to the arcade version of the game due to the small screen but it feels like similar graphics and motion.  Tapping the screen to fire is certainly easier and more accurate than holding a fake rifle and shooting at the screen.  You do only get a maximum of three shots, so make them count.  The game also comes with other "bonus" shooting games like "frog-flippin’".

Morally, I object to hunting for sport.  However, I also don’t believe virtual bucks are the same as real ones, so I have no problems sending the little critters to computer heaven.  It’s not for kids, but at the currently discounted price of $.99 the adults in your family can enjoy it.

It does take a while to get to the actual shooting.  You have to click through several screens and there are a variety of pastoral scenes to choose from before you blow the brains out of a buck.  

The game is fun and I’m waiting for the next version of the game that allows you to shoot a variety of other animals like lions, elephants, and Muppets.

Quick Take

Value:High.

Would I Buy Again:For $.99? Sure.

Learning Curve:Low.

What I Like:Excellent graphics.

What I Don't Like:Takes a while to get to the actual shooting.

Final Statement:It's not for small children, but adults would likely kill a lot of time in a queue playing this game.

Read the Developer's Notes:
The world’s #1 arcade hunting game is now on your iPhone and iPod touch with best-in-category 3D Graphics. Big Buck Hunter Pro is the 3D arcade-style iPhone shooter you have been waiting for. No confusing navigation controls or disorienting scope work. Just intuitive arcade fun with the replayability you have come to expect from Big Buck Hunter Pro.Simple concept, challenging execution: shoot the three biggest whitetail bucks you can find (per site) without hitting any does. But be careful -- innocent does and crafty critters will try to distract your keen hunter’s eye at every step. With a combination of kill distance, impact location (where you hit the deer), and number of shots for the kill, a skilled hunter can achieve Big Buck Hunter glory with higher scores to flaunt on the networked leaderboards.Big Buck Hunter Pro also features integration into the BBHP arcade network allowing players to track their own personal Arcade Leaderboards and Hunting Party statistics right from their iPhone or iPod touch.  Features:Addictive touch-to-shoot game across three stunning 3D hunting destinations to bag that trophy buck3 bonus mini-games: Frog Flippin’, Duck Hunt and Gopher Garden for a fun break from the buck hunting actionBuilt-in BBHP Arcade Game Locator with iPhone Location Services to find the nearest networked BBHP arcade unitNetworked iPhone leaderboards where players compete for braggin’ rights.Full arcade network integration that allows players to track personal Arcade Leaderboard and Hunting Party standings right from their iPhone or iPod touch Big Buck Hunter arcade account management and registration 
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