Man vs. Wild (video game)
{{Infobox video game
| title = Man vs. Wild
| image = ManVsWild.jpg
| caption = North American cover art
| developer = Floor 84 Studio
Scientifically Proven
| publisher = Crave Games
| designer =
| engine = Vicious Engine 2
| released = {{Video game release|AS|April 18, 2011|NA|April 26, 2011}}
| genre = Action
| modes = Single-player
| platforms = PlayStation 3
Wii
Xbox 360
}}
Man vs. Wild is an action video game inspired by the Man vs. Wild survival television series. In it, the player takes on the role of host Bear Grylls to survive the hardships of various environments. It was developed by Floor 84 Studio and Scientifically Proven and published by Crave Games under license from the Discovery Channel.
The game released on April 18, 2011, in Asia, and on April 26, 2011, in North America, for the PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360. The game was supposed to have handheld releases as well, on the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable but both versions were ultimately cancelled.
Gameplay
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Players control Bear Grylls in a third-person role-playing adventure and must use survival techniques such as gathering materials, catching food, and creating tools to survive. The game consists of five expeditions that take players through diverse landscapes and weather conditions, including: the Everglades, the Sahara, the Rocky Mountains, a deserted jungle island, and Patagonia. The gameplay is a mix of exploration, mini-games, and puzzle solving.{{Cite web |author=I. G. N. Staff |date=2010-06-11 |title=Battle The World's Toughest Environments in Man vs. Wild Game |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/06/11/battle-the-worlds-toughest-environments-in-man-vs-wild-game |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=IGN |language=en}}
Reception
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| OXM = 5/10{{cite magazine|magazine= Official Xbox Magazine (US)|title=Blazing Birds|date=July 2011|page=77}}
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Man vs. Wild received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.{{Cite web |title=Man vs. Wild with Bear Grylls |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/man-vs-wild-with-bear-grylls/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=www.metacritic.com |language=en}} GameZone rated the game 6.5/10, stating that "Man vs. Wild is a fun, easy game based on a successful television series. Those looking for the next life-changing experience will probably find themselves disappointed. On the other hand, they might learn skills that may be helpful in the event that they’re actually stranded in the wild one day."{{cite web |last=Liebl |first=Matt |date=June 4, 2011 |title=Man vs. Wild Review |url=http://xbox.gamezone.com/reviews/item/man_vs_wild_review/ |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629231439/http://xbox.gamezone.com/reviews/item/man_vs_wild_review |archivedate=2011-06-29 |accessdate=2011-06-23 |website=GameZone}}
Jeuxvideo.com rated the game 6/20, stating that "Fans of the show were waiting for this game with a mixture of excitement and mistrust and unfortunately it was not going to be successful. We find ourselves facing a completely sloppy game and far from being fun as the survival aspect is absent. Fortunately, the ordeal is short-lived: no more than 4 hours."{{Cite web |date=2013-07-18 |title=Test du jeu Man vs. Wild sur 360 |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00018785-man-vs-wild-test.htm |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=Jeuxvideo.com |language=fr}} The Official Xbox Magazine rated the game 5/10, stating that "It's not terrible, but not even the ability to make Grylls drink urine or hollow out a camel for shelter are enough to make it compelling."
References
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External links
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