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Far Cry

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80%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, grinding
78% User Score Based on 3,177 reviews
Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

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Far Cry is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Crytek Studios and was released on March 31, 2008. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

In Far Cry, players assuming the role of Jack Carver must survive on a tropical island filled with danger and mystery. After his boat is destroyed by a militia group, Jack must navigate through the jungle-filled paradise to uncover the truth behind the militia's true intentions. Along the way, players will encounter strange and disturbing sights, and must make difficult choices to progress through the game's narrative.

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story229 positive mentions
stability91 negative mentions
  • Innovative open-world gameplay for its time, allowing for multiple approaches to missions.
  • Impressive graphics and environmental design, especially for a game released in 2004.
  • Challenging gameplay that tests player skills and encourages strategic thinking.
  • Frustratingly difficult AI that can see and shoot through walls, making stealth nearly impossible.
  • Inconsistent difficulty spikes, particularly in the later levels, leading to tedious gameplay.
  • Lack of manual save options, relying solely on infrequent checkpoints, which can result in significant replaying of sections.
  • story
    952 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of *Far Cry* is often described as a mix of cheesy B-movie tropes and generic action clichés, featuring a straightforward plot centered around protagonist Jack Carver's attempts to rescue a journalist while battling mercenaries and mutated creatures. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and humor in its absurdity, many criticize the writing, voice acting, and overall coherence, noting that the narrative lacks depth and can feel disjointed. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on gameplay than storytelling, with the plot serving primarily as a backdrop for action rather than a compelling narrative.

    • “The story is a good laugh due to the poor voice acting and the ridiculous plot, but it's what Crytek aimed for with this game, which makes the story a bit less disappointing.”
    • “The story is quite silly, actually, but it has a charm that keeps you engaged throughout the gameplay.”
    • “The story is interesting and gives you meaning to why you are fighting for your life, with a plot that unfolds slowly over the levels.”
    • “The main story is very bare-bones and just tries to follow a basic 'generic 90s action movie' formula while being full of every cliche from such formula you can think of.”
    • “Sadly, the story is an absolute embarrassment as is the writing.”
    • “It makes no sense at all and leaves so many plot holes that the story becomes meaningless halfway through the game.”
  • graphics
    616 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of *Far Cry*, released in 2004, were groundbreaking for their time, showcasing impressive visuals and expansive environments that set new benchmarks in the gaming industry. However, many players note that while the graphics were stunning back then, they have not aged well, often appearing dated and inconsistent by today's standards. Despite this, some still find the visuals appealing, especially in well-rendered outdoor settings, and appreciate the nostalgic value of the game's aesthetic.

    • “For a 2004 game, Far Cry is graphically incredible. It is not a perfect game, but it's fun and enjoyable. The story is more like a B-movie, and the gameplay is good with a semi-open world level structure. For the most part, it's a good game worth playing.”
    • “The graphics were beautiful for its time, and there are certain mechanics that were truly ahead of its time.”
    • “The graphics are surprisingly pleasing and optimized, and the gameplay is just fun.”
    • “The graphics are dated (obviously), but not distracting.”
    • “The graphics are not that great and it looks horribly dated.”
    • “The graphics struggle to hold up from 2004 but if you are after a grueling day of playtime, look no further.”
  • gameplay
    616 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of *Far Cry* is a mixed bag, showcasing innovative open-world mechanics and solid shooting mechanics for its time, but marred by frustrating AI and inconsistent stealth mechanics. While the game offers a variety of approaches to objectives and maintains a sense of freedom, many players find the difficulty spikes and outdated mechanics detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game remains enjoyable for those who appreciate its nostalgic charm and challenging gameplay.

    • “The open-world gameplay was really innovative for its time, and the graphics were top-notch.”
    • “The gameplay is where the game shows its strength and where you don't notice its age.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely unfulfilling and unfair.”
    • “The stealth mechanics don't work, the guns are horrible, and the controls are appalling.”
    • “The gameplay is a mixed bag.”
  • stability
    93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and AI issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players find enjoyment in the chaotic and often humorous nature of these glitches, many express frustration over the frequent technical problems, including freezing, hitbox errors, and enemies behaving erratically. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," requiring patience and potential troubleshooting to fully enjoy the experience.

    • “This game looks really nice and plays smoothly, and it's all but bug-free, even after multiple playthroughs.”
    • “It runs great on any system.”
    • “Stay away unless you want to go through a lot of troubleshooting to get this working half decently.”
    • “This game is not bad if you can be patient with a seriously buggy older shooter.”
    • “The game is incredibly buggy; it drives you insane.”
  • humor
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often described as unintentionally hilarious, stemming from poor voice acting, cheesy dialogue, and absurd character interactions that evoke a campy, B-movie vibe. Players find amusement in the game's glitches, janky AI, and the protagonist's over-the-top reactions, which contribute to a fun yet frustrating experience. While some aspects of the humor may not be intentional, they add a layer of charm that many players appreciate, making the game enjoyable despite its flaws.

    • “At least the cutscenes and voice acting are so bad it's funny.”
    • “The voice acting and story are hilarious.”
    • “The story is cheesy and the voice acting is hilariously over the top, but in the end, it all comes together for an overall fun experience.”
    • “The difficulty is so inconsistent, it's not funny.”
    • “It's not funny.”
    • “Funny bugs.”
  • music
    81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the main theme and dynamic tracks that enhance the atmosphere, while others find the in-game music repetitive and uninspiring. Many players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to set the tone during action sequences, though some note that it can feel invasive or forgettable at times. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's experience, but its repetitiveness and inconsistency are common points of criticism.

    • “The music is really good, and only gets better as the game progresses and the tension is ramped up.”
    • “The environment and soundtrack were awesome and deeply immersive throughout the game, it reminded me of the 'Predator' movie more than a few times.”
    • “The main menu theme is still one of my favorite video game scores of all time and the tribal drum music during action scenes gets the job done well enough.”
    • “The music is totally forgettable, except for a few tracks.”
    • “The music and graphics are unfortunately nothing to write home about, but the level design and gunplay make this game really fun.”
    • “The music is more of an ambiance during the levels and the military drum sound gets old.”
  • atmosphere
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience. While some noted that the voice acting can be cheesy and the difficulty may detract from enjoyment at times, the tropical island setting and varied environments contribute to a unique and intense atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating mood that keeps players engaged throughout their journey.

    • “The atmosphere, mood, and setting are superb; providing a tense and exciting experience almost every second of the game.”
    • “The game is able to create a fantastic atmosphere for each of the levels, and also brings you some of Far Cry’s signature favorite guns like the D50, the MP5SD, and the fully auto M16.”
    • “Overall, Far Cry is a nice action-based game, with relatively nice graphics, a fantastic atmosphere, enjoyable audio and music, good gameplay, and pretty nice mechanics.”
    • “It does not have Half-Life 2's level of immersion or atmosphere, or Halo 2's level of storytelling, but it fulfilled a very desired niche.”
    • “The jungle atmosphere was intense, the maps were huge, but I didn't play till the end; I didn't like the gore and somehow the backstory from those times is left unfinished.”
    • “However, as you're progressing throughout the story, it gets a lot darker and you can feel the slight horror atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often feeling like a waste of time due to trial and error gameplay and poorly designed AI. Many reviews highlight that the linear level design and awkward save checkpoints contribute to a repetitive experience, making encounters feel laborious rather than engaging. While some appreciate the challenge, the consensus leans towards the grinding being a significant detractor from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I wish I could've finished it, but it is way too tedious to the point it feels like a waste of my time to go through trial and error.”
    • “The game is clearly not designed to work well with these closed spaces and so it becomes tedious and unfun; it genuinely would have been a better game had they never put these corridor segments in the game to begin with.”
    • “This leads to the most frustrating and tedious gameplay in a shooter I've ever experienced; you will have to move super slowly through levels and try to find certain shooting angles that limit your exposure to the enemy.”
  • optimization
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews. While many players report excellent performance on modern hardware, with high frame rates and smooth controls, others experience significant optimization issues, particularly on lower-end systems or with specific patches. Some users suggest that while the game can run well, it may require tweaks for optimal performance, and nostalgia for its early 2000s graphics may overshadow its current optimization challenges.

    • “I can say for a fact that Far Cry plays amazingly well on modern hardware (2022); I had no performance-related issues.”
    • “I played the game on Windows 10 at 2560x1440 on modern hardware and had no issues with performance whatsoever.”
    • “The game is also very well optimized.”
    • “The game is fun and hard but too much hassle to play it in an optimized way.”
    • “Great game, horribly, horribly, horribly optimized.”
    • “Performance is an issue even for today's hardware standards.”
  • replayability
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews reflect a mixed perspective on replayability, with some players praising the game for its high replay value and immersive experience, while others criticize it for lacking depth and variety, leading to limited replayability. Overall, it appears that while some find it infinitely replayable and enjoyable, others feel it falls short, particularly due to a short campaign and minimal choices.

    • “I played it when it came out and it still has excellent replay value.”
    • “An old all-time classic with rivaled single-player AI and tons of replay value!”
    • “It has tremendous replay value which keeps me coming back again and again.”
    • “However, this feels more like a benchmark than an actual replayable game.”
    • “I would only recommend buying the game second hand or during the Steam sales as it isn’t worth paying full price because it is a single campaign that can be completed in a short time with little to no replay value.”
    • “It took me only a few hours to complete on normal difficulty and there's not much replayability to the game.”
  • emotional
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a strong emotional response to the game, with many highlighting moments of frustration and sadness, particularly during challenging gameplay and pivotal story moments. The juxtaposition of feeling powerful as a "one-man army" against the emotional weight of certain scenes, such as the penultimate level, creates a complex emotional experience. However, technical issues and a lackluster narrative detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to mixed feelings about the game's emotional impact.

    • “It also made me cry.”
    • “Real far cry...I cried...last mission but killed them after all!!!”
    • “The penultimate level 'dam' made me cry!!”
    • “The story was really predictable and boring, and the bad voice acting made it even worse. I'm just glad it's over.”
    • “I felt no emotional connection to the characters, which made the entire experience feel hollow.”
    • “The attempts at emotional depth fell flat, leaving me feeling more frustrated than moved.”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads, while others feel that the implementation of in-game advertisements could enhance the experience. The overall sentiment suggests that while the game offers a solid gameplay experience, the lack of modern advertising features may detract from its polish and accessibility.

    • “I love shooting, and the absence of ads was not a problem.”
    • “The in-game ads are far from perfect, and using this mod would greatly enhance your gameplay.”
    • “Far Cry Classic is a conversion of the PS3 port with optional updated levels and ads.”
    • “The lack of ads is a bit odd, considering the gunplay strikes a nice balance between RNG and tactical gameplay.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with players noting that there is no progression or depth to the characters. Additionally, the poor voice acting further detracts from the overall experience, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story.

    • “There was no character development.”
    • “The voice acting is terrible, there is zero character development, and the story is lacking so far.”
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13h Median play time
17h Average play time
13h Main story
19h Completionist
7-17h Spent by most gamers
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Far Cry is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Far Cry is available on PC, Windows, Gog Com and Uplay.

The main story can be completed in around 13 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 19 hours to finish. On average players spend around 17 hours playing Far Cry.

Far Cry was released on March 31, 2008.

Far Cry was developed by Crytek Studios.

Far Cry has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Far Cry is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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