
There is an overhead, square map that you actually move around on. There aren't any breathtaking views, but no one buys this game to go sight-seeing. The 360 degree head-cam portrays the winter scenes, forests, and meadows well. Graphically, Deer Hunter does mother nature justice. This is important, because real hunting is nothing like mowing down monsters in Quake. Deer Hunter is not a "game." It's a hunting simulation. Not bad for a game whose production cost a fraction of the overhead of most popular games today.

At one time, Deer Hunter and Deer Hunter: Extended Season held the top two spots. It took the mighty StarCraft from Blizzard to knock this behemoth out of the number one spot. Originally designed as a Wal-Mart exclusive, Deer Hunter rapidly caught the eye of sport hunters and soon after, the entire gaming industry. You're probably saying to yourself: "Was there ever any competition?" Well, not really. Ripping up the PC charts for months, Deer Hunter by Wizard Works has become the most popular hunting game of all time. For players needing additional help, three codes are available that depict deer locations, lure prey closer, and accelerate movement. Other features include use of a tree stand, attractant scents or a cover scent to mask human odors, and a Trophy Room where prize bucks are showcased.

Virtual hunters can spot deer through binoculars or a rifle sight, or use a top-down map view that offers an easy method for selecting new locations. Hunting techniques include spotting deer droppings, rubbings, and bedding areas, as well as factoring in wind direction, use a deer call or antler rattle, and more. 270 caliber rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun or a compound bow. Spot big bucks in the relatively sparse woods of winter-bound Indiana, a leafy fall setting in the Arkansas woodlands, and the thick pines of the Colorado Alpine meadows. Deer Hunter: Interactive Hunting Experience brings the thrill of the hunt to the computer screen, offering three diverse locales and seasons.
