Prepare yourself for a visceral survival experience in Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013, an action-adventure title that strips away the traditional patience of hunting to focus on raw, high-stakes combat. Moving far away from the quiet stalking of classic entries in the series, this installment serves as a first-person shooter where hunting is not a sport, but a desperate necessity for survival.

A Survival Horror Approach to Hunting

Unlike traditional Cabela's titles that focus on strategy and patience, Cables's Dangerous Hunts 2013 delivers an intense, combat-oriented experience. Set against a backdrop of personal tragedy, the story follows a protagonist returning to his father’s favorite hunting grounds ten years after a woodland creature claimed his father's life. Alongside his brother, the player must navigate exotic locations and defend themselves against waves of increasingly aggressive predators.

The gameplay revolves around defending yourself against massive brutes in open fields, navigating dark and dangerous buildings, and surviving ambushes within dense foliage. The setting is as much a threat as the animals themselves, forcing players to scramble for supplies and fend off attacks just to make it home alive.

Innovative "Top Shot Fearmaster" Mechanics

The standout feature of this title is the unique Top Shot Fearmaster interface. This specialized hardware integration introduces mechanics that directly impact gameplay:

  • Heart Rate Integration: Using sensors on the gun, the game tracks your pulse. A visible heart rate meter appears when zooming in; maintaining a low heart rate through careful breathing and steady movement provides a bonus to your zoom capabilities.
  • Steady Shot Bonus: The game monitors how much the controller is shaken. Aiming carefully and minimizing reticule movement rewards players with more effective, high-damage shots.
  • Prowler AI Engine: The new animal AI simulates pack social hierarchies and complex group tactics, allowing predators to coordinate ambushes and utilize their surroundings to trap the player.

Co-op Action and Features

For those looking to face the wild alongside a partner, the game includes an all-new Maneater Co-op Mode. This split-screen mode allows two players to join forces to survive wave after wave of increasingly deadly beasts, testing your ability to work together under extreme pressure.

Who Is This Game For?

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 is ideal for fans of action-heavy shooters and survival horror who are looking for a departure from traditional hunting simulators. If you enjoy high-intensity combat, managing physical tension through unique hardware mechanics, and facing off against intelligent, coordinated animal packs, this title offers a frantic and unpredictable challenge.

Platform Availability: PC, Xbox 360, Wii U, and Wii