Open Season (PlayStation 2, 2006) is based on the animated movie where a domesticated bear and a one-antlered deer wreak absolute havoc in the woods — and yep, the game lets you live that chaotic wilderness buddy-comedy life. It’s a third-person adventure full of slapstick action, stealth segments, and woodland animals going full Home Alone on hunters. In other words: yes, you get to throw skunks at people.

Developed by Ubisoft, this tie-in doesn’t try to reinvent gaming — but it knows its audience. It’s simple, silly, and packed with movie scenes, mini-games, and just enough forest-flavored nonsense to keep younger players entertained and retro collectors chuckling at the weirdness of 2000s licensed games.

1. Play as Boog & Elliot: Switch between the bear and the deer to solve puzzles and prank clueless hunters like it’s your job.
2. Wild Animal Hijinks: Enlist rabbits, skunks, ducks, and more to pull off traps and slapstick attacks on unsuspecting humans.
3. Story Mode: Follows the plot of the movie with extra side quests and plenty of woodland nonsense tossed in.
4. Kid-Friendly Controls: Simple mechanics make it easy for younger players to jump in and cause chaos without rage-quitting.
5. Cartoon Forest Vibes: Colorful visuals and voice lines keep the game light, silly, and very 2006.

Looking for retro games? Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and add this quirky PS2 movie tie-in to your collection. It’s got bears, deer, and enough skunk bombs to make Smokey the Bear retire.