Manhunt (video game)

Manhunt
Developer(s)Rockstar North
Publisher(s)Rockstar Games
Producer(s)
Programmer(s)
  • John Whyte
  • Obbe Vermeij
  • Adam Fowler
Artist(s)
  • Andy Hay
  • Aaron Garbut
Writer(s)
Composer(s)Craig Conner
EngineRenderWare
Platform(s)
ReleasePlayStation 2
  • NA: November 19, 2003
  • EU: November 21, 2003
Windows, Xbox
  • NA: April 20, 2004
  • EU: April 23, 2004
Genre(s)Stealth
Mode(s)Single-player

Manhunt is a 2003 stealth game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released for the PlayStation 2 in November 2003, followed by Microsoft Windows and Xbox releases in April 2004.[1][2] Set within the fictional Carcer City, players control a death row inmate who is forced to participate in a series of snuff films by killing criminal gang members sent to hunt him on camera.

The game received positive reviews from critics, with praise towards its dark tone and violent gameplay, although the combat and level design were criticized. Due to its graphic violence, Manhunt was subject to a significant video game controversy and banned in several countries. It was also implicated in a murder by the UK media, although this accusation was later rejected by the police and courts. While not a commercial hit, Manhunt developed a substantial cult following and was followed by a stand-alone sequel, Manhunt 2, in 2007. The game was re-released through the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 in 2013 and PlayStation 4 in 2016.

  1. ^ Perry, Douglass C. (November 18, 2003). "Manhunt (PS2)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on August 26, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "Manhunt". Steam. Valve. Archived from the original on August 31, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.