Product Description Man vs. Wild for the Xbox 360. From the Manufacturer Take a walk on the wild side with Man vs. Wild™! The sun slowly rises over the vast forest below as your plane glides along at 10,000 feet. The pilot turns to you and gives the thumbs-up; you have just enough time to say a small prayer before stepping out into the open. The cold wind rushes past as you look, bleary-eyed, for a safe spot to land; but all you can see are the outstretched arms of the wild waiting to hold you in its embrace. Your parachute opens, pulling you back with enough force to snap your neck and, for a few moments, there is a sense of calm as you drift slowly towards the hard earth below. You take the moment to try and figure out the best direction to head, but the red sun – never a good sign at this time of day – blinds you.As luck would have it, your chute gets caught in the jagged branches of a mighty oak. You are left with two choices; you can drop fifty feet to the ground, most likely breaking your legs in the process, or you can hang there for days, clinging to the false hope that help will come.For the average man, this is a horrible day. For Bear Grylls, it's just another Wednesday. Man vs. Wild brings all the excitement and fun of the hit Discovery Channel™ series to your home video game console. You will control Bear Grylls through five of the most dangerous places on Earth. Features: Explore as Bear Grylls in a 3rd person action style and survive the harshest environments spanning the globe Take on Mother Nature in five huge environments including the harsh elements of Patagonia, the ruthless swamps of the Everglades and the unforgiving heat of the Sahara Build shelter, find food and water, all while making sure that you maintain Bear's vital signs Parachute, paraglide, fend off sharks, pumas and bears, escape from an erupting volcano, sleep in a hollowed out camel - the adventures are as varied as they are numerous Includes dozens of Survival Challenges, multiple drop zones, hundreds of collectables, achievements and un-lockable content straight from your favorite episodes of Man vs. Wild Use the in game Guide Book to learn more about the creatures you come across and to keep track of everything you've done in the gameKeep Bear alive any way possible: Choke down a few worms, spear a trout from a mountain stream or enjoy a fine piece of squirrel roasted over an open fire Do you have what it takes to survive the wild? Find out today with Man vs. Wild!
T**S
Better than I thought
When the game was released at $29.99, honestly I was disappointed and did not expect much. After playing the game I realize it is a fantastic game for a release price of 30 bucks. As any cheap game it will have many quirks that are unavoidable and frustrating (especially the final scene). The thing that suprised me was how entertaining the game actually was to me personally. I have been a fan of the show and for the majority population, that is who would actually enjoy it. But it wasn't meant to compete with the Modern Warfares of the world so I'll break it down in a pros and cons list:Pros:-Enjoyable to any fan.-A very good change up for people wanting something different.-Bear actually narrorates the game.-A good variety of levels keeps you entertained.-Simple controls for players of any level.Cons:-The graphics/gameplay arent up to par with modern games but that was to be expected.-No multiplayer obviously, which isnt really a con, its just not do-able.-The quirks of a cheap game may get to you after a while as far as button pushing (hit a,a,a,b,c) goes and the general mechanics that makes you accidently fall to the bottom of the cliff for no reason.Result:A good game in my opinion if you like the show and do not mind simple graphics and rough gameplay to bother you that much. It is a breath of fresh air compared to the everyday shoot em up games that flood the market. It's not a big risk at $30 (release price) to try it and I would assume unless you are particular about the mechanics of a game you would probably get enjoyment out of it. Quick playtime through is 4-5 hours if you rush it and 10-12 if you take your time and enjoy it.
G**L
stuck at bear
I purchased this game for my daughter who loves the man vs. wild show. She loved it until the level where you camp and encounter the bear. That's where she stopped playing after hundreds of tries. You have to repeat the entire sequence to get to the part where the bear is. Once encountered there are multiple actions to get away from the bear. You have to master this to move on. For about 3 days this was a continuous process. The game has not been played since. Up until that point it was "the best game ever". So hard to know how to accurately rate it. The rating could change if she ever masters the bear and can move on.
M**K
Actually a really great game!
I didn't know what to expect with this game mostly because at the price you would think of it as a budget title. But I was pleasantly surprised once I started playing it. It is a very well done game that teaches you survival skills while you play, and is all voiced over by Bear which is great. From the screenshots I thought that it was going to be an "on rails" game with the orbs, but its really a fairly open game that allows you to explore to find things to eat, water sources, and other cool survival experiences. If you love Bear or Man vs Wild, at this price point you can't go wrong.
J**H
Fun little game
Fun little game. Doesn't take very long to beat. Five levels to explore, not including the training level. You have to manage energy, hydration, food, etc, and build shelters as you progress, and you get extra completion for finding special items. As you gain completion you unlock videos from the show. You have animal encounters and crazy Bear Grylls stunts mixed in. An enjoyable little game if you can get it for the right price.
N**Y
The case was cracked and the disk was all scratched ...
The case was cracked and the disk was all scratched up because it had been moved all over the broken Cass
K**Y
Great Game
Very Fun
A**A
Fun to play.
I got this game for my husband who is a fan of the show. After reading the comments I wasn't expecting much, but my family and I really liked this game. It's easy enough to navigate that my 9 year old can play. My husband likes it. I like it.
K**N
Snakes: a handy food source and urine storage device all in one.
This game is awesome. Saw some videos on it on Youtube and just had to get it. Are the graphics good? No. Is the gameplay balanced and rewarding? No. Can you kill snakes, eat them and then pee in them and save the urine for later consumption? Yes.
S**N
NOT SUITABLE FOR UK
Do not buy this product if you live outside the us.