Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2008
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Developed_By:
Sand Grain Studios
Published_By:
Activision
Released On:
26 Apr 2006
Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2008 is a sports game that takes players on a thrilling adventure through the wilderness. The story follows the player as they hunt and track down large game, such as bears, elk, and deer. With the help of expert guides, players must use their skills and knowledge to make precise shots and bring home the kill.
The gameplay in Cabela's Big Game Hunter 2008 is fast-paced and action-packed, with a focus on hunting and tracking. Players can choose from a variety of game modes, including solo hunts and team-based missions. The game features realistic graphics and physics, making the experience feel incredibly immersive. With a range of firearms and tactics to master, players must use strategy and skill to succeed.
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SLUS-20534GH (USA)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Setting Up the System
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions supplied with your system. Check that the system is turned on (the on/standby indicator is green).
Insert the Cabela's® Big Game Hunter™ disc in the system with the label side facing up. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2)
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Setting Up the Game
Start Page
When you first play Cabela's® Big Game Hunter™, you are asked to choose from creating a new game or loading a previously saved game.
New Game
First, select the difficulty level at which you would like to play. You can then choose to save your game on a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2). You will then be brought into the Main Menu.
You can also Continue to go into the Main Menu without saving.
Load Game
Select to load a previously saved game.
Main Menu
From the Main Menu screen, you can:
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begin your hunting adventure in Career Hunt mode
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jump right into a hunt in Instant Hunt mode
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go into Options to adjust the game's settings
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view the game's Extras
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see info on your current career in Statistics
Career Mode
Get ready, because you are heading to Montana! Start your worldwide adventure in its Beartooth Mountains.
Keep your eyes and ears open for the locals. These guides, rangers and hunters will give you clues and objectives that will help you on your journey.
Instant Hunt
Want a quick way to get right into the hunting action? As regions/seasons are unlocked in Career Mode, you can then access them in Instant Hunt.
The game autoequips you and picks a number of animals for you to take down. Montana, Fall is unlocked by default.
Hunter Sense
You have the special ability to alter your view and actually see where the animals are hiding. When you engage this ability, use its special reticle to scan the landscape for animals.
When you have spotted one, you can lock on to it and track its movement. When locked, use "look at..." to snap your view in the animal's direction.
Adrenaline Mode
This awesome shooting ability lets you actually slow the animals down to get a better shot on your target. Keep an eye on the Adrenaline Meter; you can use your Adrenaline only when it's maxed out!
Fill it up by hunting legal game animals.
Tracking & Stealth
Tracking is automatic. If you walk near an animal's track, a message will appear telling you the species and other info about the animal that left it. Keep an eye open for these messages; they will give you a clue if you are in the right area for the big or small game animal you are hunting.
Stealth takes careful movement. Use Crouch while stalking your animal. It will help you to be stealthier. Don't try to run up to game animals if you don't want to scare them off. Pace yourself and move in slowly.
Also use the Scent Cover item to help hide yourself from animal's noses. Remember, they can often smell you before they see you.
PDA
Your PDA has lots of info to help you in your hunt. A GPS map, your mission objectives, trophy pics, region info and player stats are all included. Check it often!
Inventory
From here you can equip any firearm, scope or other item that you have unlocked.
Options
In either the Main Menu or Pause Menu, you can change the game's options, including:
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Control sets
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audio settings
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various gameplay options
These gameplay options can be turned on/off:
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Autosave
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HUD
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Hit Camera
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Aiming Help
Firearms
As you hunt across the globe, you'll get the chance to use some awesome rifles, shotguns and handguns. Each has its own special characteristics and you will have to get a feel for what works best for the different animals you'll be hunting.
For small game you might want to choose a rifle with very high Accuracy but lower Damage. For birds, a shotgun. And for big game, you'll definitely want something that has a higher Damage.
Animals
Big Game
These are the most sought-after and highly-prized big game animals in the world. You'll have the chance to encounter the likes of Yukon Moose, Rocky Mountain Elk, Red Stag and even more exotic and dangerous species.
Small Game
These little critters are running all over the place and make for tough targets. Red Foxes, Hares and the like can be hunted in each region. They run fast and disappear from view quite quickly, so keep a steady trigger finger ready.
Birds
In the brush and in the skies, you might come across various waterfowl and upland game species to hunt. Using your game calls can often get them to fly over or flush up.
The Trophy Scoring System
Scoring your game animal trophies is an important part of hunting. The game provides automatic measuring and accurately tells you the score for your trophy.
Every time you hunt
Controls
left analog stick
Move
L3 button
Inventory
right analog stick
Look
R3 button
Use Item
SELECT button
PDA
START button
Pause
X button
Action/Use
Δ button
Look at...
O button
Crouch
Π button
Reload
R1 button
Fire
R2 button
Hunter Sense
L1 button
Aim/Zoom
L2 button
Adrenaline
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Scope On/Off
↑/↓
Zoom In/Zoom Out
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Cycle Firearms
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