Far Cry 2

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  1. OmerE
    Oct 27, 2008
    5
    This is a very average game. The 'professional' reviews above really don't give a good idea of how mediocre in quality this game is. The environments are not as lush and beautiful as they were made out to be. The graphics are nothing spectacular. The AI is incredibly iffy in both its mechanics and its intelligence, and the open world philosophy is not implemented as well as This is a very average game. The 'professional' reviews above really don't give a good idea of how mediocre in quality this game is. The environments are not as lush and beautiful as they were made out to be. The graphics are nothing spectacular. The AI is incredibly iffy in both its mechanics and its intelligence, and the open world philosophy is not implemented as well as one would think. The graphics are on par, if not a little worse, than CoD4, just on a larger scale. The worst thing of all is by far the character models, although, there is a lot of variance, and doesn… Expand
  2. ChrisT
    Oct 27, 2008
    5
    My feelings on this game are mixed. I'm years late on playing Far Cry - just finished it about a month ago. There were flaws in the game, but I found the whole thing entertaining. Based on that - I was really looking forward to Far Cry 2. I was hoping that it would be something interesting along the same type of story line. This is *not* what I was hoping for. For the first little My feelings on this game are mixed. I'm years late on playing Far Cry - just finished it about a month ago. There were flaws in the game, but I found the whole thing entertaining. Based on that - I was really looking forward to Far Cry 2. I was hoping that it would be something interesting along the same type of story line. This is *not* what I was hoping for. For the first little while I felt like I was being drawn into the story - but I was quickly bored with having to drive around, and around and around. I can't use the monocle to see without pulling out the map? Weird. When I approach a checkpoint, why do people automatically start shooting? Why can't I just pass a check point with a bribe or something and be on my way. Overall, I'm not in love with this game. I'm willing to admit that my expectations were out of line with the reality of this game. I'm willing to slug it further to see if I start to like it for what it is - but at this moment, I'm disappointed. I'm giving it a score of 5 on the hope that it will grow on me.… Expand
  3. AlexH
    Oct 27, 2008
    5
    So much potential ruined by repetitive gameplay. 70% of the game is you driving from point A to point B, through the same checkpoints that seem to respawn guards after 5 minutes. All the missions can pretty much be accomplished the same way: Find a good sniper spot, shoot propane tanks to start a big fire, shoot enemies that don't get burned, then go in and do whatever the mission So much potential ruined by repetitive gameplay. 70% of the game is you driving from point A to point B, through the same checkpoints that seem to respawn guards after 5 minutes. All the missions can pretty much be accomplished the same way: Find a good sniper spot, shoot propane tanks to start a big fire, shoot enemies that don't get burned, then go in and do whatever the mission states. Multiplayer is a complete joke, with a horrible matchmaking system. Single player can not be saved at this point, but if they patch multiplayer, its possible this game could have some lasting value. I doubt this will happen though.… Expand
  4. BobDobbs
    Oct 1, 2009
    5
    I can't believe the reviewers liked this game so much. After wasting many hours playing it, I looked back and realized I had had very little fun. Oh, and of course I was stuck halfway through the game due to a glitch, and frankly I had (and still have) zero interest in starting all over again. This game is boring, boring, boring.
  5. ChrisV
    Jan 22, 2009
    5
    This game starts out strong, you really think its all that for at least an hour or two(or at least I did). Then reality kicks in and declares war on denial. Denial struggles briefly before being overwhelmed by realitys awesome facts. In their(ubisoft montreal) attempt to make a game thats non-linear with freedom to go where you want etc, they got the open world map bit right at least. But This game starts out strong, you really think its all that for at least an hour or two(or at least I did). Then reality kicks in and declares war on denial. Denial struggles briefly before being overwhelmed by realitys awesome facts. In their(ubisoft montreal) attempt to make a game thats non-linear with freedom to go where you want etc, they got the open world map bit right at least. But after the n-teenth time you have to consume an outpost in a glorious sexplosion of fire and bullets, just to get to the corner store 50 metres down the road in your JeepTM(shudder) you start to wonder why they bothered. You cant move without something shooting at you, as the AI is retarded in the way only a enraged animal could compare, attacking with no reason or motive other than, I can see you, die. Actuallly they dont even need to see you, or have line of site to know where you are, wow! So for all the fantastic scenery in the 50km/2 area you have to explore, its kinda like not seeing the forest for the trees, or in this case the ALWAYS aggressive npcs. This is a shame beyond measure, when placed in comparison to competing titles like fallout3, a world filled with detail and lore that gives more immersion then even the very best graphics can make up for. Theres nothing worth exploring in farcry 2, cause theres nothing to find, its just a dead landscape that provides nothing more then obstacle you have to traverse to get to you next killing field(missions), peppered with npcs you have to kill on the way. Over the course of playing, you will either be given or earn access to this conjealed mess of game devices that offer no real differentiation from one another. Oh, bar the self propagating yet self extinguishing fire. What point is there to getting an upgraded hunting/sniper rifle if the one you already have will kill in a single shot and is fantasticly accurate? And the faux rpg elements of providing stats for weapons, that have no real bearing on the actual performance of said firearm. Pistols more accurate then assualt rifles? Yep sure thing. If you love shooters and care not for depth or feeling, then this title is probably for you. But if it takes more then pretty explosions and mindless killing to keep you interested steer clear of this one.… Expand
  6. ThomasC.
    Feb 13, 2009
    5
    Nice graphics,well developed environment, good optimalization thats all positive...but the game itself, like a lot of games that came out recently is half finished. The others have alredy mentioned the main problems, that are obvios from the very first mission "after 5 minutes in this game, I saw it sucks"-i wolud rewrite the games starting script this way. The most hilarious thing is Nice graphics,well developed environment, good optimalization thats all positive...but the game itself, like a lot of games that came out recently is half finished. The others have alredy mentioned the main problems, that are obvios from the very first mission "after 5 minutes in this game, I saw it sucks"-i wolud rewrite the games starting script this way. The most hilarious thing is really with the machete... And also I still dont know how the fuck to use the mortar for example, just generates smoke for me...and of course the flare psitol is fun tooo...no use of it in dark, it dosent illuminate anything, just good to put the grass on fire. There are so many porblems that colud have beeen solved easily! Nobody tested the game??? Stalker 2 the same.… Expand
  7. AndrianC
    Nov 16, 2008
    5
    Caught between two rival factions that involve no Trigens or genetically mutated guards, you are sent to seek out the typical facade of usual mindless objects in a shroud of agitating redundancy. It would have been more interesting if they inculded pourly translated subtitals, and 8 bit sound effects. Then the AI could of at least followed the retro theme. However, if you have a higher Caught between two rival factions that involve no Trigens or genetically mutated guards, you are sent to seek out the typical facade of usual mindless objects in a shroud of agitating redundancy. It would have been more interesting if they inculded pourly translated subtitals, and 8 bit sound effects. Then the AI could of at least followed the retro theme. However, if you have a higher end PC, they did a good job on shading/lighting effects, which makes if briefly bareable.… Expand
  8. dudemantheman
    Nov 16, 2008
    5
    The level design is impeccably bad. 50km by 50km and they designed missions to be on the other side of the map with no active save system. Good job. I give it a five because the game is beautiful, the story is nicely written, and the game features extra animations that can only mean that the creators fell in love with their game and wanted to make it that much better. This game would have The level design is impeccably bad. 50km by 50km and they designed missions to be on the other side of the map with no active save system. Good job. I give it a five because the game is beautiful, the story is nicely written, and the game features extra animations that can only mean that the creators fell in love with their game and wanted to make it that much better. This game would have shined if the level design team had been high class.… Expand
  9. RyanH.
    Nov 2, 2008
    5
    Horrrible Mulitplayer, Released for us to test clearly, Game has great potential but many, many problems and annoying issues. Single player pretty good but repetitive and Graphics are great. A Potentially great game that in my opinion was wasted pretty much A Mensa member turned crack junkie sort of thing. Wasted my 50$.....worth 25$ for single player give me back my other 25$ for the Horrrible Mulitplayer, Released for us to test clearly, Game has great potential but many, many problems and annoying issues. Single player pretty good but repetitive and Graphics are great. A Potentially great game that in my opinion was wasted pretty much A Mensa member turned crack junkie sort of thing. Wasted my 50$.....worth 25$ for single player give me back my other 25$ for the useless horrible multiplayer 8 for single player and 2 for MP giving it a 10/20 or 5/10.… Expand
  10. TomD.
    Nov 5, 2008
    5
    I never post online like this, but this game is without a doubt terribly overrated on metacritic. I play a lot of games. While far cry 2 showcases some impressive graphics, a massive open world level, and unique and entertaining assortment of weapons, the GAMEPLAY is simply BROKEN. Poor gameplay design and terrible AI fatally flaws this otherwise intriguing games. If you try to play it to I never post online like this, but this game is without a doubt terribly overrated on metacritic. I play a lot of games. While far cry 2 showcases some impressive graphics, a massive open world level, and unique and entertaining assortment of weapons, the GAMEPLAY is simply BROKEN. Poor gameplay design and terrible AI fatally flaws this otherwise intriguing games. If you try to play it to completion, you will see that FC2 is one of the most frustrating and boring FPS games you have ever played.… Expand
  11. Dan
    Nov 5, 2008
    5
    This game is... 75% hype. I honestly can't understand how this game got anything above 70 on the all around reviews. All I have to say is: Do Not Buy This Game. I have played it for 1 hour, and I don't plan on playing more. The game is absolutely gorgeous, but the design is horrible. Please, do not buy this game. Pros: Beautiful, and the fire is pretty cool to play around with. This game is... 75% hype. I honestly can't understand how this game got anything above 70 on the all around reviews. All I have to say is: Do Not Buy This Game. I have played it for 1 hour, and I don't plan on playing more. The game is absolutely gorgeous, but the design is horrible. Please, do not buy this game. Pros: Beautiful, and the fire is pretty cool to play around with. Cons: Horrible A.I. Feels like as much time driving in your car as in the story line. Character interactions are sub-par. Your in-game "friends" just talk at you and you get missions.… Expand
  12. MikeN
    Oct 24, 2008
    5
    PROS: Beautiful, immersive environment. Creative health system. Lots of guns (if you work for them). CONS: Terrible AI. Way too much driving. Multiplayer not fun at all. Story is non-existent. 16:10 widescreen is just cropped 4:3. SUMMARY: I'm very dissapointed with this game. Pass on it and pick up a different one until this is in the bargain bin.
  13. JoshS
    Nov 12, 2009
    5
    Overall: 4.7/10---Overrated, disappointing for a game with such high expectations. Simply put, the high detail and realism just aren't enough to mask bigger flaws in the game. Length of game: 10 hours - 40 hours Gameplay: 7/10 I like the openness of each area and the mixed tactics to assaulting every outpost or location. Unlike a traditional straightforward first-player shooter such Overall: 4.7/10---Overrated, disappointing for a game with such high expectations. Simply put, the high detail and realism just aren't enough to mask bigger flaws in the game. Length of game: 10 hours - 40 hours Gameplay: 7/10 I like the openness of each area and the mixed tactics to assaulting every outpost or location. Unlike a traditional straightforward first-player shooter such as the Call of Duty series, the game will allow you to approach each enemy differently depending on the weapons and your individual style. I also like the strict first-person view through the entire game. From shooting enemies to reviving allies to performing surgery on yourself, the camera focuses on how your individual character would act. However, there are MANY flaws in the AI: first, they respawn much to fast to be realistic. (Walk/Drive away from an outpost and come back and fresh troops will replace the ones you just killed minutes ago.) Second, the AI's ammunition isn't realistically consistent. (Keep an enemy with a mortar alive and he'll keep firing shells even past pounding a mile-deep crater into the ground.) Third, the AI takes way too many bullets to kill. (8 AK-47 rounds to kill a guy without a shirt on.) There are many other first-person actions that are very much simplified (like checking ammo in a clip and repetitive stabbing motions with the machete), but those would only be the icing on the cake here. Graphics/Animation: 10/10 Some of the most realistic I've ever seen in a game. With the graphics setting on your computer turned up to the highest, the fire blazes very realistically and the sun's glare catches you when staring directly at it. The AI doesn't seem to have a leg or arm sticking out in a random place, so that helps. Only fault here is the tremendous amount of computer power required to run the game at full graphics quality, but this is a necessity for all high-end PC games. Sounds/Acting: 3/10 The sounds of the game are horrible. What little music there is happens to be completely boring (and much too quiet!) and only makes the game less appealing as a FPS. The only positive here is the action music, which will make your heartbeat race during an intense firefight. The game's voice acting is absolutely horrendous. The actors make no breaks in speaking and do not sound the least bit realistic, especially for a game that strives on realism and higher quality. The game is also very serious and humorless, and even the jokes that the actors make are overshadowed by the darkness and bleakness of their surroundings. Replay Value: 1/10 Absolutely NO replay value whatsoever. At the beginning you have a choice of many different characters, but the choices you make don't affect the missions/gameplay that you end up with. Also, the missions you can perform are very tedious and repetitive. Assaulting an outpost or area becomes the same, over and over, killing enemies or destroying a target or talking to an NPC. Essentially, this becomes the backbone of the game, and absolutely kills the replay value. However, if you like doing the same thing over and over again, this game (and a job on an assembly line) may be perfect for you. Multiplayer: 5/10 Not much to say here, other than the fact that the multiplayer has a Call of Duty-based style. In fact, I would prefer multiplayer over single player because of the fact that you fight human players instead of repetitive computer AI that repeatedly hurls itself at you. Despite its multiplayer mode, I would have prefered that the mods sacrificed the multiplayer and instead focused on working out single player improvements. Lack of a co-op (2 player) campaign also deducted points from this category. Player Created Mods/Addons: 2/10 Little player support here in the way of modding capabilities. Ubisoft has ignored players' requests to include SDK (which would allow much expanded player modding capabilities) and the most people can do is make new maps for multiplayer. Final Comments: I would NOT recommend this game. Most gamers (especially those who enjoyed Far Cry 1) would be severely disappointed with the outcome and gameplay of Far Cry 2. Why do old games with horrible graphics but incredible gameplay (such as Counter-Strike Source and Half-Life 2) remain popular even today? The uniqueness of their gameplay overshadows their lack of graphical detail. Although this game has excellent graphics, a very realistic world, and open choice in gameplay, the repetition and slightly problematic AI for single player causes this game to go down under.… Expand
  14. Donny
    Dec 13, 2008
    5
    Yes, a big disappointment here too. Didnt come even close to the expectations. Like said tens of times; missions get quickly boring and are repeating themselves. The environment feels 'dead' to me. Outpost... yeah, i wont bother. Mountains break awfully the first feeling of freedom. Maps are boring in design. Driving cars is boring and badly made. AI aint the brightest. Yes, a big disappointment here too. Didnt come even close to the expectations. Like said tens of times; missions get quickly boring and are repeating themselves. The environment feels 'dead' to me. Outpost... yeah, i wont bother. Mountains break awfully the first feeling of freedom. Maps are boring in design. Driving cars is boring and badly made. AI aint the brightest. There's no voice acting, ppl just mumble. Enemies have far too good vision which makes infiltrating not an option. What comes to player movement, that's more than few steps behind crysis and cod4. Multiplayer mode I havent tried. Graphics are nice and the firefights I enjoyed. Also jamming weapons and the animations of weapons is good. Guns feel real not toyish like in cod4.… Expand
  15. wordy_actions
    May 24, 2011
    5
    The atmosphere and environments are impressive, but what really sinks the game is the shooting. What's the most important aspect of any FPS? Having combat that's fun and innovative. The biggest flaw is the shooting itself. It feels off and clunky. I know the game is going for realism, but it doesn't come off well. I enjoyed playing it for a few hours but soon grew bored. If you like theThe atmosphere and environments are impressive, but what really sinks the game is the shooting. What's the most important aspect of any FPS? Having combat that's fun and innovative. The biggest flaw is the shooting itself. It feels off and clunky. I know the game is going for realism, but it doesn't come off well. I enjoyed playing it for a few hours but soon grew bored. If you like the game, more power to you. It just isn't my cup of tea.… Expand
  16. Callmeballs
    Mar 26, 2011
    5
    I truly am mixed on the case of Far Cry 2. On one hand, it introduces a lot of game mechanics, all of which work and aren't pointless. This include the buddy system, gun jamming, sectored health regeneration, sickness, safe houses etc. The gun play is good, and the AI is better than most. On the other hand, driving through the jungle and stopping to deal with another guard post getsI truly am mixed on the case of Far Cry 2. On one hand, it introduces a lot of game mechanics, all of which work and aren't pointless. This include the buddy system, gun jamming, sectored health regeneration, sickness, safe houses etc. The gun play is good, and the AI is better than most. On the other hand, driving through the jungle and stopping to deal with another guard post gets repetitive. The missions and stories are presented in confusing ways, and don't make much sense. I kept doing missions for opposing factions, and they didn't seem to care. At one point a buddy offered me a way to complete a mission that was exactly what my quest giver told me not to do. Doing it my buddy's way imposed no penalty. To this day there is a game breaking glitch at the 27% mark, one of which I got. A main mission giver simply never appears, so I stopped playing. The game has an amazing atmosphere and game play with competent mechanics that make sense, but it is bogged down by bad development choices and repetitiveness.… Expand
  17. laxleonidas
    Sep 17, 2011
    5
    It seems reviewers played another game than mine. Despite of fantastic grphics and open worlds, here's nothing deserves for higher rating. Innumerable enemy spawns and the same quests (main and side) ruined everything what make prodecessor very good game.
  18. keefbaker
    Nov 12, 2013
    5
    Incredibly dull and repetetive. Instead of feeling like you're looking forward to a fight every time the same land rover appears with the same troops in yet again all you think is, "damn, I'm going to waste ammo and damage my weapon and get nothing for it". Add to this that every mission seems to send you to the 4 corners of the map and you have a recipe for disaster. I feel as though theIncredibly dull and repetetive. Instead of feeling like you're looking forward to a fight every time the same land rover appears with the same troops in yet again all you think is, "damn, I'm going to waste ammo and damage my weapon and get nothing for it". Add to this that every mission seems to send you to the 4 corners of the map and you have a recipe for disaster. I feel as though the developers are punishing you for having the temerity to play this game.… Expand
  19. ermac
    Mar 26, 2013
    5
    the graphics are really nice but the game is extremely boring.
    the game is repetitive, the enemies respawn constantly and are extremely stupid.
    It has a plot,

    conclusion:

    + graphics
    - EVERYTHING ELSE!!
  20. skeith
    May 6, 2018
    5
    I played this game in 2018. Graphic wise, I think this game has aged quite well, it is quite amazing how a game that was released almost 10 years ago has such amazing graphic. This game is very repetitive and boring. The character speaks really really fast. Confusing story. Has a lot glitches. I don't recommend this game and I think this game has a lot of "Mechanics" to lengthen the game.I played this game in 2018. Graphic wise, I think this game has aged quite well, it is quite amazing how a game that was released almost 10 years ago has such amazing graphic. This game is very repetitive and boring. The character speaks really really fast. Confusing story. Has a lot glitches. I don't recommend this game and I think this game has a lot of "Mechanics" to lengthen the game. To name a few, instant re-spawning guard posts, making you buy new guns, but those guns deteriorate over time and force you to go back and get some new ones from gun shop, meaningless side quests. Please don't waste your time on this game in 2018, go play Far Cry 3/4, they are far more superior.… Expand
  21. von_Werra
    Sep 25, 2012
    5
    Gráficamente de alta calidad, con físicas (especialmente la acción del fuego y viento) realmente bien logradas. Esto tal vez sea lo único bueno del juego, porque ofrece un guión pobre, adornado con misiones repetitivas: ir desde las facciones a puntos retirados a disparar y/o sabotear; no vale táctica alguna porque siempre resultaremosGráficamente de alta calidad, con físicas (especialmente la acción del fuego y viento) realmente bien logradas. Esto tal vez sea lo único bueno del juego, porque ofrece un guión pobre, adornado con misiones repetitivas: ir desde las facciones a puntos retirados a disparar y/o sabotear; no vale táctica alguna porque siempre resultaremos refrescándonos a tiros con los mercenarios del lugar. Excesivo "respawning", pues en cuestión de minutos, luego de atacar un lugar, podemos pasar por allí nuevamente y observar que nada había pasado.

    Podemos resumir el juego como de disparar y nada más.    … Expand
  22. 1234561212
    Aug 7, 2013
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS!! GAME IS CRAP!!

    dont even get me started with the mp that will be later, i bought the game for the sp and it was bad. i played ti for a few years on the console and it was terrible, bad controls too. but anyways what ruined the game fr me was it was forced on the player to be frustrating and unforgiving. like how cars go 40 mph max speed yet when an enemy chases you they can instantly catch yp to you from 200 feet away.

    Or how the cars in the game break down CONSTANTLY, travling is a joke becuase i have to stop what im doing to clear an annoying checkpoint and ti will respawn when i go 500 feet away as the respawing is distance related) becuase the cars arnt reliable enough or fast enough that i can just travel through them. and then you can have your vehicle disabled becuase the enemies shot your body of the truck, not nessacirly the engine to be damaged. the game is repetitve and forces combat when i dont want to and thats why its hard to play. it has nothing to do with skill or tactics.

    it would have been an 9/10 game if 1, vehicles didnt slow down to 5mph when someone shoots a few bullets in ANYWHERE on your car, and then chases you and instantly catches up when your 100 feet away somehow. they made the ai always catch yp, and they're terrible drivers anyways, they always crash intro trees and bridge walls when there pursuing. and the checkpoints shouldnt respawn when you go 5 mnutes away (really annoying when i killed a patrol car and it respawns while im driving its vehcile i stole from it in the first place.

    really the game needed some sort of companion like fallout. i should be able to have a buddy (when my history is high enough) to travel with me and they can man guns and make the game a whole lot smoother. the rep system should also decrease the chance of getting chaced too, but everything was so poorly implemented in this game thats why i no longer play it, fallout is a much more advanced open world game and its much better. this game is just a poorly developed (but shockiling buietifull game) .

    i tried to like it but let me tell you abut the MP

    ITS AWEFULL, no weapon balence either, today i lit a guy on fire and was circle flanking him for a good 3 seconds of pure incinerary combat, and somehow he lived but died later though. and he didnt have the "shield" of invulnerability on him either. yes you are INVINCIPAL for 5 seconds or so whenyou spawn, which ruined an earlier match when i was capturing the last control point in uprising when i unloaded on him with ar15, but he had a "shield on so he killed me, and they advanced and took all the points, so i retreated when i got an mp5 and unloaded a whole clip in one guy in my base, a whole clip yes and he killed me with a few ar 15 rounds.

    the mp was the same on the console, since its so trashy they could have focysed n better sp and a better developed mechanics.

    sorry for typing my hands are stiff    … Expand
  23. tankianserj94
    Mar 31, 2014
    5
    aint that good, aint that bad. just loved the free roam thingy and environment. car seems to have too precise handling though (really!? offroad driving is better than onroad? unrealistic but acceptable). the game is too lonely, it is like you vs whole africa. buddies dont help that much, very minimum appearance in fighting. its always me that had to watch out for their asses. storyline?aint that good, aint that bad. just loved the free roam thingy and environment. car seems to have too precise handling though (really!? offroad driving is better than onroad? unrealistic but acceptable). the game is too lonely, it is like you vs whole africa. buddies dont help that much, very minimum appearance in fighting. its always me that had to watch out for their asses. storyline? ok i guess. combined with my imaginations (like im a special forces commando, parachuting out in the middle of africa to do top tier missions, or kick everyone's asses, dicks, and everything nice!) the storyline progress is not exciting but not enough to overbored me, still boring though. i dunno if you guys noticed but most automatic weapons have crappy sound effect. like ak47, i shot just and only one bullet, but the sound effect indicates two shots, HUD display indicates one shot. i thing its just looping around. i also love being stealth, cause its so easy as the enemy didnt finish their preschool (maybe AI is scripted "do not shoot the player if he is ducking in grass, even if you can see them clearly, cause he is taking a **** in that case they do finish preschool but the script maker didnt went at all). good idea on enemy outposts, but after 30 minute, it is getting very annoying. anyways, still playing it though cause newer games are also crappier than ever. thanks A LOT ubisoft.

    *Dont even think about criticising my imaginations, I WENT PRESCHOOL!!!!!    … Expand
  24. JerionZero
    Nov 4, 2015
    5
    There is something about the experience of boating down a river in this game that just gets everything perfectly right. The marauding adventures accross the game's locations are ripe with opportunity for spontaneous stories. This game can deliver small doses of stunningly brilliant awesomeness.

    Sadly, it just doesn't work in the long-term. I made the mistake of marathoning this game.    There is something about the experience of boating down a river in this game that just gets everything perfectly right. The marauding adventures accross the game's locations are ripe with opportunity for spontaneous stories. This game can deliver small doses of stunningly brilliant awesomeness.

    Sadly, it just doesn't work in the long-term. I made the mistake of marathoning this game. And that's just not what it was designed for. In order to get past the constant annoyances, respawning threats, and repetitive criss-crossing of the same space, you need to keep putting it down and coming back to it every few days. It promises that you can get lost in its world...but then takes every opportunity to frustrate you when you actually try to do just that. For a particular kind of schedule, it could be perfect. For mine, It never has been.

    So I say to give this one a pass. Carry on to the excellent sequels, and be happy.    … Expand
  25. Dante_Pool
    Jan 2, 2016
    5
    The story begins with a long jeep ride. Longer than expected.

    After a while, a crucial item appears and indicates one of the reasons why the main character in Far Cry 2 is not like the others. It is malaria, a disease that greatly disturbs the protagonist (and the player) throughout the plot. The race for remedies is occasionally performed through connections with Underground, the only    The story begins with a long jeep ride. Longer than expected.

    After a while, a crucial item appears and indicates one of the reasons why the main character in Far Cry 2 is not like the others. It is malaria, a disease that greatly disturbs the protagonist (and the player) throughout the plot. The race for remedies is occasionally performed through connections with Underground, the only group of people who have links to medical resources.

    Learning little by little about the plot, the gamer soon discovers that there is a side "Blood Diamond" (feature film with actor Leonardo DiCaprio) in the game. There are some critics and players who risk affirm that there are also strong characteristics of the Grand Theft Auto series in the continuation of Far Cry, as the character acts most of the time as a mercenary and is capable of causing destruction monstrous.

    Far Cry 2 is for those people q ve just want the circus catch fire EX: Burning, destroying and killing are three of the many pillars that the game offers with regard to the action first-person perspective.

    Unfortunately, the game is just that. As the missions are clichés, the plot is weak and there is an incredible amount of graphics problems, you can not classify Far Cry 2 as a conquering game. It can be said that there are a number of innovations in the dynamics of the title, but the potential is exploited precariously, to the misfortune of the fans.

    The graphics are reasonable with constant rendering errors and happens a lot to see u defined surfaces and objects initially in a way, and a few meters away, changed completely.

    Weapons explode a box can cause the shooting interestingly projectiles. The way fire spreads by vegetation causes a curious effect. But the fire itself - much like water - it's no wonder the virtual nature. The format of some bodies of animals and people is intriguing to a first contact, but the interaction with them is enraivecedora.

    The game is repetitive wanting to make u to stop playing and never return to it, Far Cry 2 is a reasonable play, because the amount of technical problems is annoying and considerably hinders the gameplay, since the visuals should be the innovation game. There are few differences between the versions of the consoles and the PC    … Expand
  26. Zodiac_A
    Feb 7, 2021
    5
    It`s a good techno demo, but it isn`t a real game. This game has rather unique game engine for that time, big open world (2 maps), perfect flame & wind physics. This all together will provide you some fun for several hours. Later on you will spot that nothing changes during gameplay. There wouldn`t be any in game progress even after 20-50 hours. The enemies will always spawn at captured 5It`s a good techno demo, but it isn`t a real game. This game has rather unique game engine for that time, big open world (2 maps), perfect flame & wind physics. This all together will provide you some fun for several hours. Later on you will spot that nothing changes during gameplay. There wouldn`t be any in game progress even after 20-50 hours. The enemies will always spawn at captured 5 min ago guard posts, etc. Owing to this you will shut down this game after a few days & never play it again as it`s just boring sandbox. The game dev.’s forgot that when people don`t see any progress they will lose interest easily.… Expand
  27. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    5
    Far Cry 2 is an average game at best, the setting is really boring and the game becomes very depressing after playing it for a couple of hours, the "story" is nothing to rave about and the gameplay is overly simple. There isn't much to do in this game once youv'e beaten it and the weapons in this game are terrible. I'm not a fan of the whole gun jam thing, its just an annoyance. This gameFar Cry 2 is an average game at best, the setting is really boring and the game becomes very depressing after playing it for a couple of hours, the "story" is nothing to rave about and the gameplay is overly simple. There isn't much to do in this game once youv'e beaten it and the weapons in this game are terrible. I'm not a fan of the whole gun jam thing, its just an annoyance. This game is very average, I don't recommend it.… Expand
  28. RazorSamurai
    Nov 23, 2020
    5
    Ужасно скучная игра, по кд спавн нпс, ужасная стрельба, унылое окружение, всё однотипное, дропнул поиграв около 10 часов

    Хватило сил закончить игру до конца) Не особо поменяло моё мнение и то ставил патчки на исправление багов и цветокор) Бредовая игра но с мелкими интересными фишками    Ужасно скучная игра, по кд спавн нпс, ужасная стрельба, унылое окружение, всё однотипное, дропнул поиграв около 10 часов

    Хватило сил закончить игру до конца) Не особо поменяло моё мнение и то ставил патчки на исправление багов и цветокор) Бредовая игра но с мелкими интересными фишками
  29. coquedepor
    Dec 17, 2019
    5
    + Graphics
    + Weapons
    + Sound effect
    + Action
    - Boring
    - Repetitive
    - Very Long
  30. Padre-Sirius
    Feb 8, 2019
    5
    Advantages:
    1) Realism. The game has a lot of details indicating that the developers wanted to make the most realistic game. They succeeded. Is it good or not you decide?
    2) A good physics of weapons. The weapon is really felt and not to distinguish between different types of weapons is impossible not only because of the appearance, but also because of the control of these weapons. 3)    Advantages:
    1) Realism. The game has a lot of details indicating that the developers wanted to make the most realistic game. They succeeded. Is it good or not you decide?
    2) A good physics of weapons. The weapon is really felt and not to distinguish between different types of weapons is impossible not only because of the appearance, but also because of the control of these weapons.
    3) Good artificial intelligence. Your enemies do not bar through, trying to take a number. They try to bypass you from different sides, attacking both from afar and close up.
    4) Decent management, both character and machine.
    Disadvantages:
    1) The plot. Developers are trying to tell you a story, but do it as crookedly as possible. Although the idea with different groupings is not bad, the fact that both groups have to help, spoils the perception of history, since it makes no sense to help both groups.
    2) Characters. The protagonist is a silent weapon for the destruction of computer models. His character and motives are not disclosed. The same with other characters. They just are, and they just do what they do. Why? What for? The developers did not want to explain.
    3) Although I understand that the action of the game takes place in the savannah, but I think that the picture could have been made more juicy and diverse.
    4) Awfully boring gameplay. Firstly, 70% of the whole game you will ride on the map, which is terribly tiring and makes the game boring and routine. Secondly, the remaining 30% is a sweep of the territory. You come to the point, kill everyone, fulfill the purpose of the visit and leave. Everything.
    5) Outposts can be written into individual cons. No matter how you try to clear them, which is a boring task in itself, so also the enemies with whom you figured out 5 minutes ago are being revived on the same outpost after these same 5 minutes.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

17
#17 Best PC Game of 2008
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
8
#8 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Edge Magazine
    80
    Combat is thrilling – each weapon packing a solid, vicious blast; movement suggesting heft and momentum. [Dec 2008, p.80]
  2. Cheat Code Central
    94
    By adopting a laissez faire attitude to player discretion, Ubisoft has crafted a brilliant follow-up.
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  3. IGN
    89
    More importantly, it has nowhere near as many bugs as something like "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl," a title that bears many similarities. Add to the roughly 25 hour single-player campaign a remarkably easy-to-use map creation tool and a full multiplayer suite, and you've got one of the most complete overall gaming packages of the year, as well as one of the most ambitious.
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