Hunting Simulator 2 Reviews

Hunting Simulator 2 is ranked in the 19th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Seth Macy
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jul 2, 2020

Slow-paced, relaxing, but with bursts of excitement, it's the best way to hunt without facing the weather.

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4 / 10
Jul 3, 2020

Ultimately, there are better options out there for those itching for a hunting game fix.

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IGN Italy
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2020

Hunting Simulator 2 is a credible representation of the hunt, but for this reason it does not offer much fun despite the many contents offered.

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4 / 5 stars
Jul 3, 2020

Hunting Simulator 2 is an addictive open-world game, but it may have limited appeal due to its genre.

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7 / 10
Mar 16, 2021

The maps are huge, and have points of interest to discover littered throughout. Really the only obstacle for enjoyment is your own patience and just how much time you’re willing to spend doing all the less-than-thrilling activities.

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7.4 / 10.0
Jul 23, 2020

If you like going on long walks, if your favorite color is safety orange, or if you're never taking "must love dogs" out of your Tinder bio, then Hunting Simulator 2 is sounding your mating call.

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5.8 / 10.0
Jul 9, 2020

Hunting Simulator 2 is not a game for everyone. Its slow pace makes it potentially interesting only for those who are looking for a game experience that reproduces hunting in all its phases, including extra long boring intervals.

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PC Invasion
Top Critic
6 / 10
Jul 7, 2020

A respectable recreation of hunting that serves far better as a simulator than an actual game. For some, this will be exactly what you're looking for. For most, probably not.

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Jul 8, 2020

It is a realistically boring hunting game with little fun to be had.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2020

Real-life hunters should appreciate Hunting Simulator 2. Virtual hunters may sometimes find themselves in want, as this game can straddle the line between relaxing and dull. But it should grow on you, as your canine companion also grows beside you. You'll develop "nerves of steel, and an incredible amount of patience." Be prepared to invest a lot of time to get the most out of this entertaining if uneven offering, though.

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GameSpace
Brandedwolf
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Aug 10, 2020

Overall Hunting Simulator 2 is a decent game with a unique mechanic in the dog companions. However, this is not enough to make it a great game with the lack of a good 'feel" or sound for weapons or a background noise that felt more like white noise. While I'm used to grinding in various games, the grind here felt overmuch.

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4 / 10.0
Jul 1, 2020

Despite some rewarding moments coming at the end of long tracking sequences, Hunting Simulator 2's lack of meaningful progression and long stretches of emptiness make it miss its mark.

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GBAtemp
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jul 16, 2020

Overall, Hunting Simulator 2 is an ok hunting game. If you're looking for absolute realism, with fines and licenses and sitting in one place for 2 hours so you can hunt a thing, you'll love Hunting Simulator 2. But if you want something a little bit more arcade-y or something that doesn't involve hours of running around with nothing to show for it, you're best off finding another hunting game.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 31, 2021

Hunting Simulator 2 on PlayStation 5 is an enjoyable time out in the wilderness so long as you haven’t been here before. While the graphics, performance, and load times are improved a lot those things alone don’t justify paying full price again if you owned this game before. Had the team included the DLC or offered some kind of upgrade path then I could recommend it. New buyers who are fans of more realistic experiences will find a lot to like here with some beautiful areas to explore, a variety of game to hunt down, and many weapons to hunt them with. Head out on the hunt if this sounds like your type of thing.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 11, 2021

Basically, then, the next-gen version of Hunting Simulator 2 is only worth considering if you’re buying it for the first time – especially the Xbox Series X/S version. It’s perhaps not the best hunting game ever made, but those into the activity will find that the hours will fly by as they attempt to bag themselves some epic trophies. And thanks to the power of next-gen, everything looks better than ever. The picturesque scenery makes even just taking a stroll through the wilderness enjoyable – if you don’t like hunting, consider it a dog-walking simulator instead.

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5 / 10.0
Jul 21, 2020

Hunting Simulator 2 combines arcade and simulator elements to form a game that lacks much of an identity. Hardcore hunting enthusiasts will find things too simplistic; players after an animal shoot 'em up will be frustrated by the more realistic elements. While not completely devoid of fun, it's just too dull to fully recommend.

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7.1 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2020

A quick and appropriate admission, I'm absolutely not someone who does or likely ever would enjoy hunting...

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7.3 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2021

an experience that the game of Nacon and Neopica is quite enriching

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7 / 10.0
Mar 11, 2021

Hunting Simulator 2 is exactly what it says it is, it’s a simulator about hunting. The relaxing set up and ambient nature makes the Hunting Simulator 2 experience an enjoyable one. Thankfully you don’t get drawn into the more bloody elements of actual hunting but Hunting Simulator 2 does give you the opportunity to hone your hunting skills. If you are looking for something a bit different, which takes things slowly but still makes it enjoyable then Hunting Simulator 2 will give you some entertainment.

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Jul 18, 2020

In Hunting Simulator 2, realism takes us to the edge of the video game experience. To the surprise of a person who knows nothing of the hunting world, when you were finally able to locate a fox and shoot him hastily, a message on the screen surprised us. A warning that you had been fined for lack of professionalism. Unexpected and confusing at first, but this is the way of the game and the world we were entering.

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