PSX Extreme writes: "Hunting is always a controversial topic but then again, so is all violence in video games. And essentially, despite the fact that it would horrify animal lovers, Cabela's Outdoor Adventures is a bloodless game; it seeks to cater to the true hunting lovers rather than the gore fiends who crave massive amounts of grossness from their FPSs. Therefore, this Activision product attempts to be a simulator of sorts and while they really go out of their way to provide the player with as much variety as possible, the execution leaves a little to be desired, and some of that depth just doesn't have a significant impact on the experience."
KeenGamer: "With Hunting Simulator 2 set to release later this month, we decided to take a look at some of the best hunting video games available on consoles over the years. From all the Cabela’s games to the most recent theHunter: Call of the Wild, gamers have had a plethora of options to choose from to get their hunting simulation experience on. Here, we take a look at a few of our favorite hunting games ever offered on consoles."
About writes: "Cabela's Outdoor Adventures is the only videogame that lets you both fish and hunt in the same title. If you're the outdoorsy-type, it is pretty much a dream come true. The execution is a little uneven, unfortunately, as the hunting is pretty fun and the fishing is really bad, but together they make up a decently fun overall package."
Cabela's has been applying its brand name to hunting and fishing video games for a long time now, and none of its previous products have been real stand-out hits. Outdoor Adventures isn't either, but it at least addresses and common complaint about many of those past games and picks up the pace of the gameplay -- diving into this one is quick and easy, and you can play for short periods of time and still see a lot of action, instead of just sitting around and waiting for hours for bucks and birds to wander by. It's got a few issues and the fishing's mostly phoned in, but Outdoor Adventures may well be a decent option for aspiring woodsmen this season.
Presentation - 7.5
Graphics - 7.0
Sound - 7.0
Gameplay - 7.0
Lasting Appeal - 7.0
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