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"Safari Hunting" is an adventure video game developed for the Sega SG-1000, a console released primarily in Japan, Taiwan, and other selected Asian markets in the early 1980s. In the game, players embark on a virtual expedition across the African savannah, tasked with the challenge of capturing exotic animals without causing them harm. Emulating the role of a safari hunter, the player maneuvers through various landscapes, from dense jungles to arid deserts, equipped with traps and tranquilizers. The objective is to strategically capture animals like lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses, earning points based on the rarity and size of the animals caught. The game's emphasis on non-lethal capture rather than killing reflects a progressive approach to wildlife and conservation themes.

Released in 1983, "Safari Hunting" was among the early generation of video games that offered a thematic adventure, standing out in a market dominated by arcade-style shooters and platform games. It utilized the limited graphical capabilities of the SG-1000 to create a simplistic yet engaging environment, characterized by basic sprite animations and a straightforward user interface. The game did not achieve widespread fame, largely due to the limited distribution of the SG-1000 console itself outside of Asian markets. However, it remains a noteworthy example of how video games of that era began exploring diverse concepts and settings, paving the way for more complex simulation and adventure games that would appear in later years.

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