The Way of the Hunter - Page 4

Skybird · 11-28-23, 03:52 AM

In sims like this you often have compromises between realism and gameplay elements that are needed to balance thinbgs, comneosnate for deficits or to implement a challenbge for the player due to real things being not possible to be put into the game. Overlook it and enjoy, I assume the wobble may go in this game the higher the skill level goes up? Thats how it is in both The Hunter titles at least.

Oubaas · 11-28-23, 07:21 AM

Well, after reading while you guys discussed it I became interested, so I bought it, with all DLC during the autumn sale. I also have tHCotW with all DLC.

So far, so good. I don't see one as better than the other. They're similar, but different. There are things that I like in both. If you could combine the best of both, you'd really have something.

Anyway, I'm glad that I own both, and I'll play each title as I feel moved at the time. They're both good.

Threadfin · 11-28-23, 08:00 AM

I like them both too, and play both. For me, Way of the Hunter is a better hunting simulation. When the boots are on the ground, when it's just me, my rifle and a whitetail, WOTH is closer to what I want and expect from a hunting game.

I think WOTH has better shooting, ballistics, penetration modeling. The animal animations and behavior are more convincing. Weapons and especially scopes are better. The vastly increased draw distance makes the world feel more real.

Call of the Wild on the other hand is more fun to play for me. More gaming hooks, like missions, challenges and achievements. Hunt Club. A more compelling trophy system with golds, diamonds and great ones. Massively improved scope with more reserves, animal species, weapons and weapon types, ammunition, thermals. It has kit like tents, blinds and decoys.

Call of the Wild is just... easier. Higher pace, more shooting and harvesting, easier to reach a good shooting position.

Stories kinda suck in both games, but WOTH is done like my state government was making ethical hunting instructional material for fourth graders in the 1970s. I fully buy in to the ehtical mojo, in both games. Always the right cartridge, aiming for vitals, never at running animals, and rarely at females. I just don't care to be reminded to do so, so often.

Yeah, I like them both, for different reasons. Picked up Emerald Coast, Tikamoon Plains and the Steyr rifle pack in the autumn sale.

Threadfin · 11-28-23, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

I assume the wobble may go in this game the higher the skill level goes up?

There is a skill to reduce oscillation, but it's absolutely horrible in COTW even with that perk. I shoot rifles and if I held my weapon like it is represented in this game I'd just give up for good. It's like naval gunnery, timing your salvo at the trough of the swell. But I've gotten used to it. I am obsessed by my shooting percentage, which the game tracks for all weapon classes. I want every shot to count, and be well-placed. I've taken about 820 shots in my COTW 'career' and maintain a percentage of 90%. Considering how much sway there is that's not bad at all.

Threadfin · 03-17-25, 09:38 AM

A year and a half has gone since the last post, but I'm posting again to talk about this game, and how it has evolved.

We now have six reserves

Nez Perce (Idaho)
Transylvania
Tikamoon (Africa)
Matariki Park (New Zealand)
Aurora Shores (Alaska)
Lintukoto (Finland)

The first two are the originals, and are larger than the others. The rest are close to COTW size, but that's still big.

A number of new weapons have been added. Archery is a thing, with crossbows and compound bows.

There is now alternate rifle ammunition, shotguns can shoot slugs

New QoL features have been added, like you can now see herd fitness on the map, represented as a percentage.

Most new gear is DLC-locked. With the Finland map I got a new favorite carry rifle, the Remington .30-06, which replaces the .270 Monobloc, which had replaced the .308 Monobloc.

Game is currently on sale at Steam

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1...of_the_Hunter/

Skybird · 03-17-25, 03:35 PM

Sale means base game is currently 4 Euros. All Game and DLCs together is under 30 Euros.

les green01 · 03-17-25, 05:29 PM

i still play it every once in awhile might be fun maybe get us playing mp with it

Threadfin · 03-19-25, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Sale means base game is currently 4 Euros. All Game and DLCs together is under 30 Euros.

It's a great deal at that price. I hadn't bought anything in a while, so did complete the collection for $20.

That's two reserves, Remington pack, Kawasaki ATVs, archery pack. Outfits. For that sort of money, I snapped it up.

Got my first five-star since 2023. Having fun with it. New maps to hunt, new animals to stalk, new weapons and more. It's rounding nicely in to shape, this one.

les green01 · 03-22-25, 01:52 PM

i completed the whole set still can't believe they hadn't added dogs so bird hunting is pretty much off the table

Threadfin · 03-24-25, 07:54 AM

If you hit the bird it drops on the spot, and with hunter sense on, finding the downed bird isn't so hard, at least I don't find it so. Dogs would make it easier, sure, but I don't think they are vital to have success bird hunting or waterfowling in Way of the Hunter. A number of new shotguns have been added so it's a good time to try them out. For whatever reason I continue to carry the 20ga semi-auto, even with a bunch of 12ga shotguns available.

11-28-23, 03:52 AM	#46
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,598 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	In sims like this you often have compromises between realism and gameplay elements that are needed to balance thinbgs, comneosnate for deficits or to implement a challenbge for the player due to real things being not possible to be put into the game. Overlook it and enjoy, I assume the wobble may go in this game the higher the skill level goes up? Thats how it is in both The Hunter titles at least. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-28-23, 08:00 AM	#48
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,163 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	I like them both too, and play both. For me, Way of the Hunter is a better hunting simulation. When the boots are on the ground, when it's just me, my rifle and a whitetail, WOTH is closer to what I want and expect from a hunting game. I think WOTH has better shooting, ballistics, penetration modeling. The animal animations and behavior are more convincing. Weapons and especially scopes are better. The vastly increased draw distance makes the world feel more real. Call of the Wild on the other hand is more fun to play for me. More gaming hooks, like missions, challenges and achievements. Hunt Club. A more compelling trophy system with golds, diamonds and great ones. Massively improved scope with more reserves, animal species, weapons and weapon types, ammunition, thermals. It has kit like tents, blinds and decoys. Call of the Wild is just... easier. Higher pace, more shooting and harvesting, easier to reach a good shooting position. Stories kinda suck in both games, but WOTH is done like my state government was making ethical hunting instructional material for fourth graders in the 1970s. I fully buy in to the ehtical mojo, in both games. Always the right cartridge, aiming for vitals, never at running animals, and rarely at females. I just don't care to be reminded to do so, so often. Yeah, I like them both, for different reasons. Picked up Emerald Coast, Tikamoon Plains and the Steyr rifle pack in the autumn sale. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

03-17-25, 09:38 AM	#50
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,163 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	A year and a half has gone since the last post, but I'm posting again to talk about this game, and how it has evolved. We now have six reserves Nez Perce (Idaho) Transylvania Tikamoon (Africa) Matariki Park (New Zealand) Aurora Shores (Alaska) Lintukoto (Finland) The first two are the originals, and are larger than the others. The rest are close to COTW size, but that's still big. A number of new weapons have been added. Archery is a thing, with crossbows and compound bows. There is now alternate rifle ammunition, shotguns can shoot slugs New QoL features have been added, like you can now see herd fitness on the map, represented as a percentage. Most new gear is DLC-locked. With the Finland map I got a new favorite carry rifle, the Remington .30-06, which replaces the .270 Monobloc, which had replaced the .308 Monobloc. Game is currently on sale at Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1...of_the_Hunter/ __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?

03-17-25, 03:35 PM	#51
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,598 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Sale means base game is currently 4 Euros. All Game and DLCs together is under 30 Euros. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-17-25, 05:29 PM	#52
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	i still play it every once in awhile might be fun maybe get us playing mp with it __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

11-28-23, 07:21 AM	#47
Oubaas Sonar Guy Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 376 Downloads: 65 Uploads: 0	Well, after reading while you guys discussed it I became interested, so I bought it, with all DLC during the autumn sale. I also have tHCotW with all DLC. So far, so good. I don't see one as better than the other. They're similar, but different. There are things that I like in both. If you could combine the best of both, you'd really have something. Anyway, I'm glad that I own both, and I'll play each title as I feel moved at the time. They're both good.

03-22-25, 01:52 PM	#54
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	i completed the whole set still can't believe they hadn't added dogs so bird hunting is pretty much off the table __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

03-24-25, 07:54 AM	#55
Threadfin Ace of the Deep Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,163 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	If you hit the bird it drops on the spot, and with hunter sense on, finding the downed bird isn't so hard, at least I don't find it so. Dogs would make it easier, sure, but I don't think they are vital to have success bird hunting or waterfowling in Way of the Hunter. A number of new shotguns have been added so it's a good time to try them out. For whatever reason I continue to carry the 20ga semi-auto, even with a bunch of 12ga shotguns available. __________________ What? Behind the rabbit?