Thanks for the hint, no problem with the late reply, I do that sometimes too.

I guess it is not the same at all, but Miasmata looked interesting?

Thanks for coming to the GOG forums!!

Love this bit in the blurb: "the challenges of ethical hunting". Nice. No "pay to kill" like we see in the real world too often.

I would like to ask, if you do not mind, if there is or it might be considered the use of non-lethal ammunition. Even if it is a bit of a fantasy proposal. Something like the "sleeping darts" that there was in other hunting games. I remember one where the player hunted animals from the Quaternary. In that game, using non lethal ammo added to the risk of the hunter, since they took a little time to work, I remember it was few seconds. So it might be enough to have the hunter hurt or killed by an animal that would go to sleep right after the attack.

This addition, or something similar, would draw a portion of the public to the game. I do not know how many, but for some it would be the difference between a no-no and something to consider.

All the best of luck with the game, it does look terrific.

I remember that game back when it came out and it did indeed look interesting, but the devs were unable to add any randomness to facilitate replayability and I'm a stickler for replayability. Thanks again.

Tikamoon Plains

"Welcome to Africa! With a diverse range of biomes, Tikamoon Plains offers lush grasslands, vast savannas, deadly deserts, and windy mountains for you to explore.

Life flourishes throughout Tikamoon Plains with black and blue wildebeests roaming their habitats, common warthogs crossing paths with Egyptian geese at waterholes, and greater kudus and gemsboks thriving in harsh environments. Experience a whole new approach to hunting with your new weapon, the bow, but be cautious! Among spotted hyenas and lions, you are not the only predator stalking these plains.

Coming soon."

Animals of Tikamoon Plains

"Join Malachi, a professional Tikamoon Plains hunting guide, on August 11! Immerse yourself in Africa’s unique wildlife and get acquainted with a wide selection of hunting gear as you explore lush grasslands and vast savannahs. Life flourishes throughout Tikamoon Plains and new opportunities await.

Coming to PC on August 11, 2023."

Matariki Park

"Discover the magic of New Zealand! From cascading waterfalls to tranquil beaches, Matariki Park boasts a remarkable blend of biomes and diverse wildlife.

Matariki Park is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and hunters alike. Traverse hilly or mountainous terrain, home to the unique Himalayan tahr and the mighty Sambar deer, and venture into the lowland forest areas, the domain of the majestic Red deer. Encounter lifelike wildlife in one of the earth's wildest natural settings.

Coming February 6."

Lintukoto Reserve

"Experience the wonders of Scandinavian habitats. From winding rivers to dense forests, every moment in Lintukoto Reserve brings a new sight and a deeper connection to nature.

The Lintukoto Reserve is a natural paradise that showcases the rich biodiversity and stunning beauty of Scandinavian habitats. Across the vast landscape, you can wander through wide, magical forests that shimmer under gentle rain, wide meadows thriving with life, tranquil wetlands with meandering water channels, and hills occasionally dusted with snow.

Coming August 2."

Lintukoto Reserve Release Trailer

"Explore the enchanting beauty of Lintukoto Reserve, from winding rivers to dense forests, and encounter a variety of unique wildlife like the Lynx and Arctic Fox."

@Swedrami - It seems to me that you are slightly enamored with Way Of The Hunter and DLCs ... just a tad. LOL

I too like hunting games, though in real life I did long ago move past wanting to kill animals. At heart I am a Vegetarian, if not in practice ... not found a good enough meat replacement yet.

Anyway, it is the chase and stalking, plus the beautiful scenery etc that appeals to me, and maybe a throwback to the Hunter in me.

Alas though, the price of the Way Of The Hunter and all those DLCs, and more to come no doubt, has put me off so far. Once I buy the game, I can see myself wanting all DLCs, so it will be a costly endeavor.

For now, I guess I will just have to make do with the following.

Carnivores - Dinosaur Hunter Reborn (DRM-Free from Humble + Steam key)

Deer Hunting - Animal Hunter 2019 (Microsoft)
Deer Hunting 2015 - Mountain Sniper Shooting 3D (Microsoft)

Redneck Deer Huntin' (not sure if this is part of GOG's Redneck Rampage Collection, but I have it in the disc version in any case)

theHunter - Call of the Wild (Epic and the classic version at Steam)
I have been strong enough to resist buying any of the many many DLCs, despite many sales at Epic, and how good they sound and look.

and a few hunting games on disc.

I have to wonder, does Way of the Hunter have a crossover with The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt? Because at 20.5 GigaBytes[!] I have to wonder what all that space is going to.

As for meat, I'm looking forward to the day that the meat industry quietly integrates animal-harm free labgrown meat into their processes.

Because of the frequent updates to the thread?
Just part of the regular roundup of announcements and such I happen to stumble upon.

It is a very good immersive hunting sim though and worth picking up, even undiscounted.

The traversable environments are rather large while being incredibly detailed, it's surprising that it's just 20.5 GB, actually.

Oh. I hadn't realized you did individual game release news pages, and just imagined it was because of a personal connection to the game.

Thanks for all the work you continue to do here, all voluntary.

It looked like it would probably be so.

Well the graphics are pretty sensational from what I have seen of what appears to be a very open world with enough variety. The detail is certainly there on all manner of things, including vehicles etc.

I've tried some meat replacements that weren't too bad, but just not widely available.

Admittedly I am a torn person. I love the taste of meat, if well cooked and not rare, and enjoy very few meals without meat in some form. But intellectually I hate the notion that an animal or creature has to lose its life just so we humans, and even other animals can have a meal or three. And that animal might have been quite young, so not had much of a life. Logically I know it is the way of the world, circle of life and so forth, but there are all sorts of imbalances and it doesn't really make it feel any better. I guess we are superior humans who can think about such things ... superior in some ways anyway.

But on the other hand, I am all for killing some dangerous creatures ... typically the poisonous variety.

I won't go into how I feel about anyone who created such a world ... that's another story about someone I don't believe in anyway.