Deer Avenger (1998 video game)
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| Developer(s) | Hypnotix |
| Publisher(s) | Simon & Schuster Interactive |
| Series | Deer Avenger |
| Platform(s) | Windows Macintosh |
| Release | 1998[1][2] |
Deer Avenger is a 1998 video game from Simon & Schuster Interactive. The game is a parody of the game Deer Hunter.[3]
Development[edit]
The game was announced in October 1998.[4] Deer Avenger was written by Brian McCann, staff writer for Late Night with Conan O'Brien a late-night talk show that airs on NBC.[3][2]
Reception[edit]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Inside Mac Games | 4/5[5] |
| All Game Guide | 2/5[6] |
Inside Mac Games gave the game a score of 4 out of 5, stating: "As with most games, if you dig hard enough there are cheats available on the web. I have not tried them yet but I am sure some of them will work on the Mac. Deer Avenger is not an essential buy, but one that if you know what to expect delivers what it promises.".[5]
The game was the top-selling software title at Walmart.[7] as well as made the Top 10 game charts in the United States in late 1998.[8] It appeared at number 10 of PC Data's best-seller list for all of 1999 selling 343,756 units.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ Hulsey, Joel (October 22, 1998). "Deer Avenger Arrives in November Combo". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on December 1, 2002. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Gelmis, Joseph (November 11, 1998). "Coming Attractions". Newsday. p. 131. Archived from the original on November 24, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Fudge, James (December 14, 1998). "Deer Avenger Available Nationwide". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on December 1, 2002. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ "Hunters Beware!". IGN. October 23, 1998. Archived from the original on November 24, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ a b Dodge, Marty (1999). "Deer Avenger". Inside Mac Games. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ Shif, Gil. "Deer Avenger". All Game Guide. Archived from the original on November 16, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ "Deer Avenger Scores Top Billing". GameSpot. December 14, 1998. Archived from the original on October 2, 2000. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ McClean, Jim (March 14, 1999). "Getting hunters up and arms". The Observer. p. 169. Archived from the original on November 24, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Fudge, James (January 19, 2000). "PC Data Top Selling PC Games of 1999". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on December 18, 2002. Retrieved June 13, 2023.