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May 18, 2009 12:06 PM PDT

Deer Hunter 3D comes to iPhone and iPod Touch

by Rick Broida
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My idea of hunting is watching Bugs and Daffy torture Elmer Fudd. ("Wabbit season!" "Duck season!") So I can't muster up too much excitement about Deer Hunter 3D for iPhone and iPod Touch, other than to say it entertainingly simulates the cruel act of shooting defenseless animals.

I say that as someone who enjoys--nay, relishes--games that simulate shooting zombies, aliens, people, and head crabs. So, yeah, I'm a hypocrite. The difference is, I don't relish shooting these things in real life. Now, if you'll excuse me, I see a tree that needs a hug.

As for Deer Hunter 3D, it plays out in 27 woodsy locales spanning three continents. The game's colorful visuals are impressive, definitely ahead of what we've seen from hunting games like 3D Hunting, iBow Hunt, and iHunt 3D.

The most dangerous game: a 12-point buck!

(Credit: Glu Games)

You can jump into Quick Game mode for, well, a quick game, or go on hunting trips to win awards and unlock new weapons, skills, and hunts.

The actual process of hunting goes like this: A GPS map shows your position and the positions of various game. Move your icon onto any set of wabbit twacks (could be wabbit, could be bear, deer, moose, etc.) and the game zooms in for first-person hunting.

From there you line up your sight by sliding your finger, then steady it with a tap. Down the road you'll earn guns that have scopes so you can zoom in. Then tap anywhere on the screen and blammo! You've successfully pretend-killed a cute, harmless, furry woodland creature.

Needless to say, this is not for me. It's not that I don't like shooting games, because I do. I just prefer run-and-gun action and hordes of Hellspawn. If Deer Hunter 3D sounds like your cup of sim-tea, it'll cost you $5.99.

Rick Broida, a technology writer for nearly 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he oversees BNET's Business Hacks. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CBS Interactive. Disclosure. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers. Follow Rick on Twitter at cheapskateblog.
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by CliffK2 May 18, 2009 2:48 PM PDT
I am the President of the ASPZ (American Society to Protect Zombies), and I was shocked and revolted that while you are opposed to a game where make believe deer are shot and killed, you advocate games where zombies are killed.

Zombies are people too! Well they used to be people, now they are a unique living species. Well not so much living, but still shambling. I am so disappointed in your attitude. Don't come crying to me when a zombie, having read this article, comes up and munches on your head.
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by rickbroida May 18, 2009 3:03 PM PDT
Mmmm....brains.
by pithenumber May 18, 2009 6:28 PM PDT
what is the point of your post?
by NervClaX May 19, 2009 7:45 AM PDT
Harmless, my ass. Have you ever had a deer leap in front of you at night when you have a child in the car? They're sociopaths and killers. It's them or us.
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by rickbroida May 19, 2009 8:24 AM PDT
Okay, fair point. But you're probably more likely to get rear-ended by some nutjob who's texting on his BlackBerry. Deer, moose, and bear attacks are fairly rare in cities and suburbs.
by July 30, 2009 8:26 PM PDT
Great strategy for a review: Start by alienating the target audience for the product by basically calling them a bunch of cruel jerks that are somehow inferior to "Mr. PETA beyond reproach" reviewer. You could have politely declined to review this game on moral grounds, right?
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