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Manhunt is a 2003 s†éálth video game developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. It was released for PlayStation 2 in November 2003, followed by versions for Microsoft Windows and Xbox in April 2004. Set in the fictional Carcer City, players control a death row inmate named James Earl Cash, who is forced to participate in a series of snuff films, killing members of criminal gangs sent to hunt him down on camera.
The game received positive reviews, with praise for its dark tone and violent gameplay, although the combat and level design were criticized. Due to its graphic violence, Manhunt was the subject of significant controversy in the gaming world and was banned in several countries. It was also linked to a murder by the British media, although this accusation was later dismissed by the police and courts. While not a commercial success, Manhunt gained a considerable loyal following and spawned a standalone sequel, Manhunt 2, in 2007. The game was re-released via the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 in 2013 and PlayStation 4 in 2016.
The game received positive reviews, with praise for its dark tone and violent gameplay, although the combat and level design were criticized. Due to its graphic violence, Manhunt was the subject of significant controversy in the gaming world and was banned in several countries. It was also linked to a murder by the British media, although this accusation was later dismissed by the police and courts. While not a commercial success, Manhunt gained a considerable loyal following and spawned a standalone sequel, Manhunt 2, in 2007. The game was re-released via the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 3 in 2013 and PlayStation 4 in 2016.