Open Season , a third-person view action game, follows the story of two main characters: Boog, a domesticated bear trying to return home, and Elliot, a one-horned deer who wants to be his partner. Boog's goal is to prove himself by helping the forest creatures get rid of hunters.
With the help of the creatures, Boog will gain their respect and convince them to assist him in reaching his hometown. The game features simple puzzles that players must solve using the different creatures as tools. By collecting "achievement points", players can unlock new abilities for Boog.