''Man vs. Wild'' is an action

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inspired by the ''

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'' 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 Entertainment and

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. The game released on April 18, 2011, in Asia, and on April 26, 2011, in North America, for the

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, and

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. The game was supposed to have handheld releases as well, on the

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and

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but both versions were ultimately cancelled.

Gameplay

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

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, the

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, a deserted jungle island, and Patagonia. The gameplay is a mix of exploration, mini-games, and puzzle solving.

Reception

''Man vs. Wild'' received "mixed or average" reviews according to

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. ''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." ''

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'' 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." The ''

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'' 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

External links

* {{Man vs. Wild 2011 video games Action games Cancelled Nintendo DS games Cancelled PlayStation Portable games North America-exclusive video games PlayStation 3 games Video games based on television series Video games developed in the United States Video games set in Africa Video games set in Canada Video games set in Florida Video games set in Panama Video games set in South America Wii games Xbox 360 games