Far Cry 2

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6.1

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  1. B00tsyC
    Jul 26, 2009
    7
    I haven't finished the game yet, but here is my review after 10hours of story mode. The surroundings in general looks very good, but after a while you really start to notice that the whole forrest area is build up out of 4 or 5 different plant types and a couple tree and bush types. so after a couple of hours the whole game starts to look the same. It does look nice though with all I haven't finished the game yet, but here is my review after 10hours of story mode. The surroundings in general looks very good, but after a while you really start to notice that the whole forrest area is build up out of 4 or 5 different plant types and a couple tree and bush types. so after a couple of hours the whole game starts to look the same. It does look nice though with all the shadows and wind. Basicly the same goes for all the buildings in the game there is not much variation. couple of types of buildings and thats it. The AI of the enemies are average and predictable, but decent enough. The missions ive dont so far were preet boring. I honestly dont notice any difference with just driving/walking around or doing a mission. The force of enemies you encounter is basicly the same. The Movement of the vehicles are good, they havedone a good job on that. The walking part is much less, especialy jumping sucks....or i should say in inabillity to jump. You can jump up, but still a low rock or wood log you cant jump over no matter how hard you try. Only whily holding the sprint button i made a few succesfull jump attempts....pretty horrible. When a game is good i can play it like 8 hours straight fith the first play. C.O.D 4 for examply i finished in 1 go. This game however just cant hold my excitement. after 1 hour of playing im done with it and go do something else. So far the game is fun enough to keep playing it, but gets pretty boring after a short time of playing. This game is an improvemt with the original Far Cry, especialy the graphics and the whole sandbox idea has improved, but it still lacks a lot of stuff and a lot of it is just not well finished. Looks to me that far cry is a rushed job by the developers. Jut like the game Creed, it has a lot of potential, but the developers didnt "develope" it enough. All in all, it is good enough to buy as a side game. Don't expect to much of it though. The first few hours are the most fun when the scenery is still new to you, but then the repetitiveness starts to kick in and you start to notice the things that are bad about this game. 6.5 for this game.… Expand
  2. AlV
    Nov 10, 2008
    6
    Great graphics, horrible ai, level design, and character animations... very repetitive. Some absolute genius i.e. fire propagation, mixed in with ridiculous ballistics that make enemies just stand there while being pumped full of lead. Some rag doll physics would be very welcome. Could have been so so so much more, but instead they pull a Sarah Palin out of the hat. Back to COD 4 and now Great graphics, horrible ai, level design, and character animations... very repetitive. Some absolute genius i.e. fire propagation, mixed in with ridiculous ballistics that make enemies just stand there while being pumped full of lead. Some rag doll physics would be very welcome. Could have been so so so much more, but instead they pull a Sarah Palin out of the hat. Back to COD 4 and now 5. At least those games have the whole package.… Expand
  3. MAl.
    Nov 2, 2008
    6
    Count me among those disappointed in Far Cry 2. My complaints have been stated by others elsewhere. I did wait for a few early reviews before making my decision and most of them were great. What tells me that the early reviewers were either paid off or drooling fanboys is the disparity in the ratings by published reviewers and consumer reviews. Look here on Metacritic and compare ratings. Count me among those disappointed in Far Cry 2. My complaints have been stated by others elsewhere. I did wait for a few early reviews before making my decision and most of them were great. What tells me that the early reviewers were either paid off or drooling fanboys is the disparity in the ratings by published reviewers and consumer reviews. Look here on Metacritic and compare ratings. FC2 has an 87 by reviewers, but 6.0 by users. Compare that to other recent and older games: RA3: 84 / 8.0 BiA,HH: 80 / 7.3 Crysis, Warhead: 84 / 8.2 Mass Effect: 89 / 8.1 HL2: 96 / 9.3 CoH: 93 / 8.9 Sure, there will be occassions, like Spore (DRM), where an organized backlash will bring down ratings, but most games public reviews will be within the ballpark of published reviews - given enough time and a larger number of reiews. So, yeah, I bought the hype - but, I think I was sold a "bill of goods" for a product that didn't deliver. Mine is uninstalled and posted on Craigslist at this time.… Expand
  4. DylanC
    Nov 26, 2008
    5
    After spending £30 on this game I tried to get my moneys worth, but no matter what, killing everyone at a checkpoint you have cleared out 3 times before or spending 10 Minutes driving to a mission in a slow and poor handling vechile is just not fun. Playing the game felt more like chore than anything else.
  5. MarkyP
    Nov 3, 2008
    8
    I was following the development of this game with great interest. Ever since Operation Flashpoint, back in 2001, I have been seeking a diverse, open landscape in which to develop tactics and strategies, to think ahead, use one's initiative, exploit the weather, find and use cover; in other words, to have an FPS that is steeped in atmosphere, in a 'sense of place', yet which I was following the development of this game with great interest. Ever since Operation Flashpoint, back in 2001, I have been seeking a diverse, open landscape in which to develop tactics and strategies, to think ahead, use one's initiative, exploit the weather, find and use cover; in other words, to have an FPS that is steeped in atmosphere, in a 'sense of place', yet which also has a compelling story. Video trailers of the game in development showed such promise. In part, this game delivers. The first time my heart stopped, listening to the rustling of the leaves as I was about to squeeze the trigger of the sniper rifle, the sensation was electric. I've stopped at a bus stop in order to simply watch the sunrise, which gave the grass and the hills a golden sheen. Stunning. But I've only been playing for a few days, and there may well be a problem around repetition, since having to criss-cross the beautifully-rendered landscape will decrease the charm of the whole thing. At the moment I find it utterly immersive and compelling, and much more satisfying than Crysis, GTA or Mercenaries (there are echoes of each in this game, strangely enough). But the 'feel' of the weapons, the way the crusty old ones not just look but also sound different, and jam up on you, gives a real viscerality to the gunfights - very exciting.… Expand
  6. TorbjörnG.
    Nov 3, 2008
    6
    Overall, the game is actually pretty playable, but.. It fails miserably in a few, but important key areas. First one. You cant change fire mode.... I mean, ooh my god. I just dont get it... I mean, in reality, you never, EVER use automatic fire mode on a rifle. The reason why is also apparent in the game. It aims horribly BAD. If you just could switch to single fire, stealth, and long Overall, the game is actually pretty playable, but.. It fails miserably in a few, but important key areas. First one. You cant change fire mode.... I mean, ooh my god. I just dont get it... I mean, in reality, you never, EVER use automatic fire mode on a rifle. The reason why is also apparent in the game. It aims horribly BAD. If you just could switch to single fire, stealth, and long range battles would be a lot more enjoyable. Also the AI is terribly bad. Its stupid not to be able to pick more then one quest at a time. (wtf!?) And finally, the whole "friend" system is completely stupid. They appear sometimes, and sometimes not. And when you meet them in game, you cant ask them to tag along on a mission.. they just sit there.. Or want you to kill stuff. Good game, bad game? If it weren't for these, very "small" flaws, Id say that Its a good game. But, the flaws are there. Laughing you in the face.… Expand
  7. NickB
    Nov 4, 2008
    7
    This game should have been called FarDrive 2. I've literally spent more time in my vehicle than in the Grand Theft Auto series. There isn't much variety in the cars though, so it gets pretty repetitive fast.

    That said, the missions are really enjoyable and there is no shortage of random fun stuff to do.
  8. DonM
    Nov 9, 2008
    6
    Most of the player reviews here spoke directly what I was feeling about this game; promising-but-ultimately-broken gameplay, completely disengaging storyline, insanely horrible enemy AI (replete with head-scratchingly-bad character animations and horrible hit detection), the 'hey man, drive as far south as you can and off some dude' "missions", and the "checkpoints" that are Most of the player reviews here spoke directly what I was feeling about this game; promising-but-ultimately-broken gameplay, completely disengaging storyline, insanely horrible enemy AI (replete with head-scratchingly-bad character animations and horrible hit detection), the 'hey man, drive as far south as you can and off some dude' "missions", and the "checkpoints" that are full of animalistic drones that just shoot at you when you come within sight then hop into their vehicles and give chase until you literally stop and murder every last one of them. It surprised me that they used a different engine for this game, because besides having to stop and pop malaria pills for the first half of the game, it felt like I was playing Crysis in Africa (at least Crysis tried to have a storyline). Stunning graphics do not make a game; if the story was even PRESENT in the mind of the player or, say, the character animation was even a little better, I probably would've given this game a 7. The fact is that there are many superior distractions out right now, and that point begs one important question that i'm sure is in the mind of anyone who has played both: while Fallout 3 is fresh on the shelves right now, who would even WANT to give this game the time of day?… Expand
  9. JamesD.
    Oct 24, 2008
    7
    Right now this game is over-hyped. Scenery is nice and immersive, although the colors are bland and dull. Gameplay is average at best, over-simplified controls makes it a great game for beginners. Voice-acting is painfully bad. Guns are over-simplfied as well. This game could have been a lot better , but there are some outstanding flaws that bring down the score. Wait a few more months Right now this game is over-hyped. Scenery is nice and immersive, although the colors are bland and dull. Gameplay is average at best, over-simplified controls makes it a great game for beginners. Voice-acting is painfully bad. Guns are over-simplfied as well. This game could have been a lot better , but there are some outstanding flaws that bring down the score. Wait a few more months before buying it. The price will drop very fast on this over-hyped game.… Expand
  10. RossK
    Oct 24, 2008
    7
    Some of the best gunfights in a video game +A different "refreshing way" to play a FPS +Graphics are amazing -Gets Repetitive... -Driving is annoying -The Reputation system doesn't work at all.
  11. Zabycx
    Oct 24, 2008
    5
    Yet another overhyped big budget game given 9's and 10's by reviewers paid to play it for maybe 2 hours at most. This is the first person shooter version of Assassin's Creed in terms of game design: It all takes place in a world, that once again is very nicely designed, with good attention to the small details. Once again though, the gameplay takes the form of inane Yet another overhyped big budget game given 9's and 10's by reviewers paid to play it for maybe 2 hours at most. This is the first person shooter version of Assassin's Creed in terms of game design: It all takes place in a world, that once again is very nicely designed, with good attention to the small details. Once again though, the gameplay takes the form of inane repetitive missions over and over and over and over and over again, all with nothing to do with the story, and is only designed to take up time. Remove the guns, the instantly respawning enemies, 100 pointless guard points that can target you from 200 feet away, and you have a really nice looking Africa hiking game. As a free roaming shooter though, it decidedly fails.… Expand
  12. JustinG.
    Oct 24, 2008
    7
    Alot of repitition. The AI isn't so great. Playing the game on hard just means the enemies respawn more often and it takes less bullets for you to die. Other than that, the depth of the game is great. Just remember to quicksave often or you will get very frustrated as the fights aren't that intuitive. The graphics are amazing as well.
  13. BernieShipton
    Dec 4, 2008
    6
    I have been eagally looking forward to getting my hands on Far Cry's sequal only to be bitterly disappointed with its boring gameplay.Although the graphics are superb, the gameplay consists of nothing more than a series of missions with really no point to any of them except to earn diamonds to enable you to upgrade weapons. Most of the action is simply driving or boating from oneI have been eagally looking forward to getting my hands on Far Cry's sequal only to be bitterly disappointed with its boring gameplay.Although the graphics are superb, the gameplay consists of nothing more than a series of missions with really no point to any of them except to earn diamonds to enable you to upgrade weapons. Most of the action is simply driving or boating from one place to another killing the opposition on the way which becomes so repetitive as to be an absolute bore. I am sure Ubisoft have dumbdowned the gameplay to suit five year olds. I can't wait for Half Life 3 !… Expand
  14. JaredH.
    Oct 24, 2008
    7
    A game that could have been mind-blowingly amazing, instead is dragged down by gameplay pitfalls. In a game that purports to enter you into a realistic world, few things jarr you out of immersion like crashing into invulnerable trees, or pumping four shots into the chest of a generic enemy only to have him shake it off and keep coming. Repetitive missions and a complete lack of dramatic A game that could have been mind-blowingly amazing, instead is dragged down by gameplay pitfalls. In a game that purports to enter you into a realistic world, few things jarr you out of immersion like crashing into invulnerable trees, or pumping four shots into the chest of a generic enemy only to have him shake it off and keep coming. Repetitive missions and a complete lack of dramatic pacing of any kind do nothing to help matters either.… Expand
  15. JohnP
    Oct 24, 2008
    8
    Overall a very good game, a must buy for any First-Person Shooter lovers because of the way it will inevitably either impact the genre or become the first of a new generation of games with much less linear focuses. Unfortunately, the gimmick of this game, "Open world", is its death knell. Checkpoints on all the major intersections, plus frequent road patrols, detract from the fun of the Overall a very good game, a must buy for any First-Person Shooter lovers because of the way it will inevitably either impact the genre or become the first of a new generation of games with much less linear focuses. Unfortunately, the gimmick of this game, "Open world", is its death knell. Checkpoints on all the major intersections, plus frequent road patrols, detract from the fun of the game, and the massive size of the map leads to almost constant boredom when forced to travel to one side of the map and then back again. The missions are varied and very fun, the graphics are very tight and run far smoother than its cousin Crysis, and the AI is comprised of relative genius (taking cover when they hear a sniper rifle, and then jumping to another bit of cover immediately after your next shot). There are also many, many weapons to choose from, and each one feels different in its own respects. Great game, but be warned that it's no Call of Duty 4. This game takes work.… Expand
  16. harleyone
    Oct 25, 2008
    8
    Just don't see what everyone dislikes so much, repetitive, then what are the non-openended fpses conidered because lat I checked there's pretty much this game and Crysis and the rest are just run and gun the same exact way u killed the enemies the last time, this game lets u take so many approaches to taking on enemies, okay u repair cars the same way everytime, but can u rlly Just don't see what everyone dislikes so much, repetitive, then what are the non-openended fpses conidered because lat I checked there's pretty much this game and Crysis and the rest are just run and gun the same exact way u killed the enemies the last time, this game lets u take so many approaches to taking on enemies, okay u repair cars the same way everytime, but can u rlly consider that any more than a negligible negative, and some of u havent even played whole game... Dave N for example says "sickness that prevents you from exploring world??? yea thx for playing the first 20 mins and rating the game, maybe if u spent 10 more minutes ud realize after u finish off with ur initial contact which is basically jsut to teahc u how to play, ud realize onc eu get ur meds from the priest u can go wherever you want.… Expand
  17. NoelH
    Oct 26, 2008
    6
    Very very disappointing. I'm getting really tired of this lazy way of making so called free roaming games. Ala another over hyped BORING game Assassins Creed, it's more of the same, go here.. get a mission.. drive to the other side of the map... past the forever respawning checkpoints, kill a baddie... drive for miles to get another mission... repeat et al. No depth, confusing Very very disappointing. I'm getting really tired of this lazy way of making so called free roaming games. Ala another over hyped BORING game Assassins Creed, it's more of the same, go here.. get a mission.. drive to the other side of the map... past the forever respawning checkpoints, kill a baddie... drive for miles to get another mission... repeat et al. No depth, confusing clumsy game mechanics like the reputation system!! why? Also how come everyone is an enemy? Why are there more ways to save a game than any other game imaginable.. you want check points.. you got 'em.. you want safe house to save in .. you got 'em... oh and you want quick save too???.. ok you got it. It's all just lacking any substance what so ever. Actually you know what? This overall game would of been great as a LEVEL, one or 2 levels in a good story based game, as it stand it get boring and repetitive really really quickly and it's such a shame.… Expand
  18. AnonymousMC
    Oct 26, 2008
    7
    It's a decent game with a lot of great ideas.

    The graphics, the game engine, the animations in interacting with the world are all top notch. The action itself is also great for the most part. Unfortunately it's one of those games that suffers in other areas enough to drag it down. Perhaps patching can rescue it, or an expansion or the next installment. It's    It's a decent game with a lot of great ideas.

    The graphics, the game engine, the animations in interacting with the world are all top notch. The action itself is also great for the most part.

    Unfortunately it's one of those games that suffers in other areas enough to drag it down. Perhaps patching can rescue it, or an expansion or the next installment.

    It's problems:
    - Enemies can take a hail of bullets, even from high caliber weapons, before going down.
    - AI can be great and interesting at times and just down right stupid a lot of the other times
    - The constant re-spawning of check points that makes moving across the map tedious at best.
    - The story does nothing to engage the player, no connection, I feel no desire at all to finish the game.
    - The only real goal in the game is to get the weapons you want. Once you have em and have played with them the game doesn't really offer much else.
    - Rather simplistic weapon controls

    Stuff it did well:
    - Beautiful open world, amazingly well designed
    - Great graphics and engine that runs very smooth
    - Neat AI actions like rescuing a buddy or crawling to cover when injured
    - Good variety of different weapons that fit the environment
    -Great explosions! :D    … Expand
  19. Ian
    Dec 7, 2008
    5
    Far Cry 2 is a let down. Compared to the original Far Cry, it's sequel (?) borrows nothing from it and ends up feeling like a console port. Far Cry was a breakthrough in gaming, and it really did amaze me with it's breathtaking vistas and action - however the developers of FC2 seemed to think that it was the freeform gameplay that really made Far Cry so fun. So they made Far Cry Far Cry 2 is a let down. Compared to the original Far Cry, it's sequel (?) borrows nothing from it and ends up feeling like a console port. Far Cry was a breakthrough in gaming, and it really did amaze me with it's breathtaking vistas and action - however the developers of FC2 seemed to think that it was the freeform gameplay that really made Far Cry so fun. So they made Far Cry 2 a sandbox game, similar to GTA. I have no idea why, it's such an obviously bad artistic direction, yet they thought it was needed somehow. The result of this simplification of the originals strongpoints results in a massively uncreative game experience. Whereas the first had a story (albeit ridiculous) this one just has a stupid one, and the script is horrible. It's like watching a really ridiculous action movie except without the action and way too much driving from place to place. Rent this game if you must, and buy it at your own risk.… Expand
  20. BrianS
    Oct 27, 2008
    5
    Game is way overrated. Boring is how I think of it. It also makes me think these gaming review sites are on the take. Gamespy the closest with 3.5 / 5. Not one of these review sites mentioned the broken multiplayer. Shame on them.
  21. JohnK.
    Oct 27, 2008
    5
    Far Cry 2 is not an utterly worthless game. The Dunia engine gets a 9/10, it's able to create amazing graphics even on a modest computer. The shooting is acceptable, I wish the engine modeled ballistics like Stalker but oh well. The story and overall mission structure is horrible though, for all the reasons people have listed. I think it's obvious now that an open world shooter Far Cry 2 is not an utterly worthless game. The Dunia engine gets a 9/10, it's able to create amazing graphics even on a modest computer. The shooting is acceptable, I wish the engine modeled ballistics like Stalker but oh well. The story and overall mission structure is horrible though, for all the reasons people have listed. I think it's obvious now that an open world shooter needs to be more like an RPG and less like GTA. Stalker remains the king of this type of game for now.… Expand
  22. DanielF.
    Oct 27, 2008
    5
    Im left feel unmotivated to complete the main game only after spending 4 hours getting to understand whats going on and how to advance in the game. The traveling from village to village is repetitive, the a.i. is complicated but not impressive. Stealth is impossible and enemies can spot you from a few 100 meters away because you foot is sticking out from behind a tree. I did spend a good Im left feel unmotivated to complete the main game only after spending 4 hours getting to understand whats going on and how to advance in the game. The traveling from village to village is repetitive, the a.i. is complicated but not impressive. Stealth is impossible and enemies can spot you from a few 100 meters away because you foot is sticking out from behind a tree. I did spend a good 12 hours in the map editor which has helped bump the score up, i felt truly imersted in the multiplayer game i had in the stage i created. However having a gun battle without being shot is rare and brings this sophisticated open world game down to arcade standards. Very disappointed and im going to find it hard to complete the main story mode.… Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. SniperDoc
    Oct 27, 2008
    6
    The game is severely over-hyped. I can guarantee that the major reviewers have not had a chance to play the full game and experience the MAJOR pitfalls of the game. This is another example of advertising money going to the review sites. FC2 is graphically and environmentally awesome. I have to say that at least. But the AI is omnipotent, the missions are EXTREMELY repetative. It is so The game is severely over-hyped. I can guarantee that the major reviewers have not had a chance to play the full game and experience the MAJOR pitfalls of the game. This is another example of advertising money going to the review sites. FC2 is graphically and environmentally awesome. I have to say that at least. But the AI is omnipotent, the missions are EXTREMELY repetative. It is so repetative that I don't want to continue playing through the rest of the 10 hours of gameplay. I've played it for 12 hours already. Silenced weapons don't matter, the AI will know after the 2nd shot EXACTLY where you're at.… Expand
  26. EdS.
    Oct 27, 2008
    6
    I have played the original Far Cry, and this game has nothing to do with it, in other words this is not Far Cry 2, its some other game. This game has elements stolen from STALKER (Chase Strelok instead of the Jackal) Except STALKER with a patch that fixes the glitches is a way better and more captivating game, with a far superior AI, and more fun combats. Now after stealing the story from I have played the original Far Cry, and this game has nothing to do with it, in other words this is not Far Cry 2, its some other game. This game has elements stolen from STALKER (Chase Strelok instead of the Jackal) Except STALKER with a patch that fixes the glitches is a way better and more captivating game, with a far superior AI, and more fun combats. Now after stealing the story from Stalker and removing the fun elements from it, such as leaning, and inventory, Ubisoft tried to add cars to make this game seem like Grand Theft Auto, but miserably failed at that too. You cannot lean behind trees and just peek to look at the enemy. And when you are behind a tree and you shoot just over the edge, the bullets will hit the tree, which means that the precision in this game is pretty bad. I know Ubisoft is ticked off at Crytek for working with EA and creating Crysis. Now if you want to show Crytek that you can make a better game, you should at least adopt the good things Crysis did, and get a decent story (Crysis has great technological achievements, but the game sucked). NOT adopt the bad things from Crysis and make it worse. I want some of my money back, but I doubt that it will happen, maybe I can say it was fraud, due to the fact that they sold me "Bad Version of Grand Theft STALKER Rwanda" and not Far Cry 2, where ever they might be keeping the real game.… Expand
  27. 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
  28. AF
    Oct 28, 2008
    7
    The game didn't deliver what the publishers promised, mainly "Destructible Environment". It advertises with "Everything that should be destroyable, is.", but the only things you can destroy is ammo-piles and propane tanks. The gameplay is so repetitive, you feel like you are playing the same mission over and over, only in different locations. The game is pretty however, and the The game didn't deliver what the publishers promised, mainly "Destructible Environment". It advertises with "Everything that should be destroyable, is.", but the only things you can destroy is ammo-piles and propane tanks. The gameplay is so repetitive, you feel like you are playing the same mission over and over, only in different locations. The game is pretty however, and the sounds are very nice. Especially the weapon-sounds that really sound fantastic.… Expand
  29. LouP.
    Oct 28, 2008
    7
    Good game overall but a little repetitive.For example when you're driving around you are often ambushed. Fair enough but each time it seems to be by the same two idiots. This results in hundreds of identical gunfights. When the badguys are taken out your vehicle will need fixing but fixing cars in FC2 is the most annoying feature in any game ever. However if you overlook these (and Good game overall but a little repetitive.For example when you're driving around you are often ambushed. Fair enough but each time it seems to be by the same two idiots. This results in hundreds of identical gunfights. When the badguys are taken out your vehicle will need fixing but fixing cars in FC2 is the most annoying feature in any game ever. However if you overlook these (and other) flaws it is a decent game but I thinh tere are better games around right now.… Expand
  30. TomW.
    Oct 29, 2008
    8
    Great FPS. Great graphics. Fire is awesome. Some fun missions, a lot are repetitive. I have never played Far Cry before this one (except the Wii version haha... which sucked) and maybe that's why this review is not as biased as others are. Also, my computer can run it, another reason why I'm not complaining. For those of you that give this game under a score of 5, search this Great FPS. Great graphics. Fire is awesome. Some fun missions, a lot are repetitive. I have never played Far Cry before this one (except the Wii version haha... which sucked) and maybe that's why this review is not as biased as others are. Also, my computer can run it, another reason why I'm not complaining. For those of you that give this game under a score of 5, search this site for a game that got a press score of under 5, buy that game, and then write an apology.… Expand
  31. BradL.
    Oct 29, 2008
    6
    Generally enjoyable, but it doesn't live up to its potential. The setting is just marvelous - the entire concept of being a profiteer in one of Africa's dirty little wars amuses me to no end, although this may mean that I'm a bad person. Oh well. The biggest issue, though, is that this wonderful setting is nearly unoccupied. Throughout the game, you see maybe fifteen Generally enjoyable, but it doesn't live up to its potential. The setting is just marvelous - the entire concept of being a profiteer in one of Africa's dirty little wars amuses me to no end, although this may mean that I'm a bad person. Oh well. The biggest issue, though, is that this wonderful setting is nearly unoccupied. Throughout the game, you see maybe fifteen friendly faces - everybody else will attack you on sight, no matter how suicidal it may be. It's a bit of a blow to the immersion when a guy in an old sedan decides to ram my 50-cal armed technical. Several of the buddies are interesting, but you never really get to know them. The side missions are all nearly identical. There are a handful of interesting faction missions, but most of them are just search-and-destroy in various locations. The malaria mechanic, though unrealistic, could have been great if it actually became harder to obtain medicine as your reputation increased, but in practice the only difference is that your quest-giver will admonish you for being such an awful person before sending you on the same mission you've been doing all game long. I'd suggest waiting until it gets cheaper - it's worth playing, just not worth the asking price. I am looking forward to seeing what modders can do with this engine, though.… Expand
  32. p34cekeeper
    Oct 30, 2008
    2
    This game fails to deliver on almost every level, so please if you have any sense disregard the rave reviews and read the reviews here fully. To address some of the key points that these "honest" reviews have made. 1 - The graphics are sub-par for this generation of computing. Nobody expects Crysis like effects in every game, but running on all ultra settings all I can say is "meh". This game fails to deliver on almost every level, so please if you have any sense disregard the rave reviews and read the reviews here fully. To address some of the key points that these "honest" reviews have made. 1 - The graphics are sub-par for this generation of computing. Nobody expects Crysis like effects in every game, but running on all ultra settings all I can say is "meh". Textures are low resolution, vegetation is unrealistic, and the colour is very drab and washed out. Character animations are so-so. Reeks of "this was meant for an XBOX360". 2 - This game is not realistic. Since when can you throw a vehicle into reverse immediately without stopping and clutching. Where did all the africans go (almost every bad guy is white and english-speaking). Why are there only 5 different types of enemy soldier costumes? Why are all the enemy guns in very poor condition? Do these elite mercenary tough-guys you encounter continuously not know how to maintain their equipment? All I see are weapons which seem to become jam-prone and rotten the second you lay your hands on them. Also, seeing as how the protagonist suffers heavily from malaria, you would think that jamming pliers into bullet holes and ripping the bullets out, or lighting matches and pushing them in the aforementioned bullet holes would possibly result in serious consequences given the harsh environment and poor medical fsacilities. Lets not forget the fact that you can barely sprint for 6 seconds before you basically collapse, blurry eyed. 3 - This game is stressful to play, not fun. Respawning should be left to games that know how to use it, I'm talking about Call of Duty, MMORPGs etc. Clearing a camp or safehouse and finding it immediately repopulated within 5 minutes gets boring (very) fast. As does the fact that you're everyone's worst enemy and they all like to throw jeeps at you every 1/2 half mile you travel. In closing, do not trust the reviews. If you have a great PC, play Crysis or WARHEAD again. You will enjoy it much more. I'm glad I borrowed this from my friend and didn't buy it (he only lasted 4 hours of gameplay before uninstalling also).… Expand
  33. AndrewM
    Oct 30, 2008
    7
    I think the game is fun although I can't really play it for extended periods of time. If checkpoint enemies respawned after, say half a game day or so, that would be fine. The story missions are boring if you don't do the alternate buddy mission. My biggest complaint is that none of the main missions so far help you find The Jackal. The game is flawed, not bad. Slap a big patch I think the game is fun although I can't really play it for extended periods of time. If checkpoint enemies respawned after, say half a game day or so, that would be fine. The story missions are boring if you don't do the alternate buddy mission. My biggest complaint is that none of the main missions so far help you find The Jackal. The game is flawed, not bad. Slap a big patch on there and it could be exponentially better. I give it a 7/10 because of repetitive, yet entertaining missions. The fire is interesting, and the world is beautiful. Naturally you can read most player reviews and see that you either love it or hate it. It isn't that the game is bad, or that the reviewer is bad, it's that some people will like it and some won't. This game unlike many has a clear dividing line. So I'm not saying it's great, or that it's terrible. I'm just saying maybe rent it before you spend 50-60 bucks on it.… Expand
  34. AnkushD.
    Oct 30, 2008
    6
    The trouble with this game is, it has so much potential, and fails to achieve it. It gives you choices over which missions to do, and choices about how to do each mission, but the trouble is, these choices do not affect anything at all except for how far you have to drive (and in this game, there's a hell of a lot of driving to and from missions, which gets pretty dull). The The trouble with this game is, it has so much potential, and fails to achieve it. It gives you choices over which missions to do, and choices about how to do each mission, but the trouble is, these choices do not affect anything at all except for how far you have to drive (and in this game, there's a hell of a lot of driving to and from missions, which gets pretty dull). The first-person shooter aspect of the game isn't done all that well, as people have mentioned, enemies tend to soak up bullets, and whilst OK, the AI isn't anything special. You have to get guns from weapon shops, since enemy guns jam, which is tedious, as it involves MORE driving. The driving wouldn't be so bad if you weren't constantly being shot at by guards at guard-posts you had already captured. There is no motivation to progress in the game. You have the choice to do missions for "buddies", in return for which you get nothing, or the main story missions, which generally involve killing someone, or destroying something, because a psychopathic African warlord wants you to. In return, you get diamonds with which you can buy guns which you can use to do this more efficiently. If the missions were more consequential, if doing things for your buddies actually DID something, if there was less tedious driving, and if the combat was varied even just a LITTLE bit, this would be a good game. Sadly, none of this is the case - the game tries to do many things and does none of them well.… Expand
  35. Drew
    Jan 1, 2009
    1
    Terrible, repetitive gameplay. The AI is absolutely moronic, they go from shooting you through trees at 2k's away to standing next to you doing nothing. Absolutely everybody shoots at you the moment they spot you (even guards at checkpoints when you drive up to them). The missions get repetitive and all the driving you have to do is made worse by the aforementioned checkpoints. The Terrible, repetitive gameplay. The AI is absolutely moronic, they go from shooting you through trees at 2k's away to standing next to you doing nothing. Absolutely everybody shoots at you the moment they spot you (even guards at checkpoints when you drive up to them). The missions get repetitive and all the driving you have to do is made worse by the aforementioned checkpoints. The graphics are OK I guess but the AI really lets this game down hard. Honestly it's like they borrowed the AI ruitines from the original doom all they do is see you and blast. No wonder people pirate games.… Expand
  36. 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.
  37. AnttiL
    Jan 14, 2009
    3
    Graphics are good, sometimes bad. There are lots of weapons, which have no stopping/killing power. Most of them are too much alike. AI is stupid. If one person sees you even for 0.01s before he dies, everyone knows where you are. Stealth is practically impossible. Enemies can sometimes see you through walls. Fire is nice, although it doesn't really burn anything except grass and Graphics are good, sometimes bad. There are lots of weapons, which have no stopping/killing power. Most of them are too much alike. AI is stupid. If one person sees you even for 0.01s before he dies, everyone knows where you are. Stealth is practically impossible. Enemies can sometimes see you through walls. Fire is nice, although it doesn't really burn anything except grass and trees. Other stuff just becomes black/darker. It also doesn't spread enough and enemies are stupid and run into it. There are lots of bugs. Enemies under ground shooting you etc. Most of the missions are like this: You get a mission, your "buddy" calls you, if you accept, you get extra job, then do the original one, then save your "buddy" who has somehow got into trouble and then you are finished. All characters other than buddies are your enemies and shoot you. Even if you work for them. The more you play it, the less sense the story makes. You don't really have any freedom. Do a mission or do extra mission for bonus stuff. Ok.. I got bored of listing bad things. I can't really remember any good things other than ok graphics.… Expand
  38. DriaanL
    Jan 26, 2009
    6
    The graphics are great. I live in south Africa and the similarities in enviroments between real life and the game are awesome, except for the fact that you go from jungle to savannah to desert in 10 km. I would have loved for some really open flat plains to speed around in a FAST car, not like the ones in the game. The AI is sometimes buggy but immersive. I love getting stealthy and The graphics are great. I live in south Africa and the similarities in enviroments between real life and the game are awesome, except for the fact that you go from jungle to savannah to desert in 10 km. I would have loved for some really open flat plains to speed around in a FAST car, not like the ones in the game. The AI is sometimes buggy but immersive. I love getting stealthy and hearing the guys freak out, in afrikaans and ahosa and whatever, planning their moves audibly queing me to come out of hiding. Sometimes I even feel sorry for the guys. Fire and explosives are fun but sniping doesn't work so well. Also, how the flip can i poke a bullethole open right through my arm with my finger and the next moment the hole is gone? wtf. It's interesting though to see the world react ot your rising reputation level though. I play games for good storylines, and this ones SUCKS. The dialouge is rushed and bland, and you dont; get much choice in missions. I hate doing something that i know frikking the moment I get the mission I will be assasinated afterwards or everything will turn against me. Only part I enjoyed was killing the one person in the game I hate the most, only to find that that also lead to the situation getting more pear shaped. Buddy missions are made moral by the addition of invisible children. "There are soldiers near border, on other side of border is children, I wont let that happen" (from an old russian dude who has no objection to destabilizing a country by ruining it's food supply). Ugh. My second best buddy is my only true freind. I think Jack Carver is the Jackal..both have the same wannabe-badass tone of voice. Guard posts respawn too fast, I mean, how many people are there in a 50km radius of a war sodden country? Overall a great engine with a great concept but a story lacking in various areas, and immersion that gets emotionally and physically exhausting.… Expand
  39. MarkS
    Jan 28, 2009
    0
    One of the most frustrating games I've ever played, full of bugs, ridiculous AI, poor controls, over priced DLC, one of the worst online multiplayer experiences I've ever endured. Buy it if you wanna know what it feels like to be a mug.
  40. AnonymousMC
    Jan 9, 2009
    8
    Really good game. All the amazing graphics, really nice and challenging shootouts, many different weapons, the biggest world ever seen in a FPS, all the nice details (animals, waterfalls, really nice i'm-in-the-game-features like healing or repairing and many more examples) and the dynamic fire are truly able to apologize for all the marginal-problems like long routes (not as bad asReally good game. All the amazing graphics, really nice and challenging shootouts, many different weapons, the biggest world ever seen in a FPS, all the nice details (animals, waterfalls, really nice i'm-in-the-game-features like healing or repairing and many more examples) and the dynamic fire are truly able to apologize for all the marginal-problems like long routes (not as bad as mentioned before, you get enough time to admire the landscape ;-) ), one-minute-respawns and repetetive missions, allthough these deficits had to be regarded in my rating.
    All in all I recomend this game to everyone loving non-linear FPS-games mit many little innovations.
    To ad a non-rating affected detail, the map editor coming with the game is a very powerful and easy-to-use instrument, worthy of Crytek's first sandbox.

    ps: Sorry for my substandad english, I'm not a native speaker.    … Expand
  41. 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
  42. JasonT
    Feb 23, 2009
    2
    NOT FUN! Missions and enemies are very reptitive. NO autosaving means often repeating lots of tedious content. I don't normally care to review games, but this game frustrated me and I feel like I wasted my money. Reason why this game 2 (and not 0) is because of great graphics, and multiplayer is decent. Custom maps could be interesting down the road.
  43. KeithFurrow
    Mar 27, 2009
    4
    Nice gameplay, but the most obnoxious DRM / copy protection I've ever seen. You had better do an orderly uninstall each time, and not have disk crashes because you only get 5 installs (must be online to install/uninstall, too). Had I realized how draconian the DRM is, I would never had bought it.
  44. DaveP
    Mar 28, 2009
    3
    As a big far cry and crysis fan, i was excited to play this game, however, i held off for a while on a count of bad reviews of problems like enemies respawing and lifeless environments. I bought the game yesterday off steam on sale, and i just want to say im glad i got this game for $15 instead of $30. As many have said, the worst parts are true. Repetitive missions that consist of As a big far cry and crysis fan, i was excited to play this game, however, i held off for a while on a count of bad reviews of problems like enemies respawing and lifeless environments. I bought the game yesterday off steam on sale, and i just want to say im glad i got this game for $15 instead of $30. As many have said, the worst parts are true. Repetitive missions that consist of endless travel followed by mediocre gun fights and then more travel, just to do practically the same mission again. stopping every minute to get out of your car and gun down enemies at a random checkpoint, just so they don't relentlessly pursue you and turn your car into a fireball. Weapons jam every other shot and make it a pain in firefights. The environment itself is vast and colorful yes, but lacks a sense of life. the only citizens you'll see in the game pre beggining cut scene are held up in little shacks awaiting passports delivered by you for some malaria medication. endless generic mercenaries that automatically think you're evil and will hunt you down. as for the"civil war," the only fighting you'll see that isn't you vs. a thousand mercs, are your occasional buddies you'll meet that help you out in missions, but actually just require more driving for completion of said mission. but what dissapoints me the most is just the lack story immersion and other game play elements. I wanted to fell like the guy i just killed would actually have an impact or do something, but everything is just so linear and generic. The graphics are very good. i particularly like the lighting and shadow effects, they are nothing revolutionary however. but no matter how good the visuals, good graphics cant cover up bad gameplay. It's a shame to see many pc games becoming bad console ports nowadays, but most developers dont care about the fans anymore, they just want to make the most money. Play far cry 2 at your own risk.… Expand
  45. mIKEs
    Mar 3, 2009
    0
    This game is absolutely horrible. At first I said, oh maybe it's just the beginning and it will pickup, due the lack of excitement and that I am forced to constantly drivie around a world that seems to be the size of the entire continent of africa in an extremely slow pickup truck, or a medium speed buggy which blows up after 2 or 3 bumps. If you go through a checkpoint, just plow on This game is absolutely horrible. At first I said, oh maybe it's just the beginning and it will pickup, due the lack of excitement and that I am forced to constantly drivie around a world that seems to be the size of the entire continent of africa in an extremely slow pickup truck, or a medium speed buggy which blows up after 2 or 3 bumps. If you go through a checkpoint, just plow on through, the only thing you will get is frustration when you drive back through it again and realize all the guards have respawned. The guns in this game are ridiculously underpowered, I takes 2 hits to the face on any enemy to kill them, and no I'm not kidding. If you do die, and believe me, you will, you don't go back to a save point, you have to sit and watch as some random guy drags your body around for a while, and shoots at the "bad guys", and then you can somehow get up, inject yourself with some needle and you magically get back up to full health. The problem is that it gets so annoying watching the scene with him dragging you around, and it just makes you want to smash your keyboard. I didn't quit here though, it's when I decided to go paragliding off a mountain, and landed in a river. The problem with this is, the river has no way out but to swim to one end or the other, and there were no boats anywhere in site, and the guy just swims so dang slow. I swam for about 20 minutes before I just got frustrated and uninstalled the game.… Expand
  46. TaylorJ
    Mar 31, 2009
    0
    Horrid waste of money. I pre-ordered over Steam 2 months early, hoping that this would be worth a wait. It wasn't, not only did i have to wait 2 days after release for the download to finish, when I started, the game crashed, and this is a new computer. Wanting to give it a try in hopes that it has half the fun of the original Far Cry, I borrow someones computer and wait 2 days for Horrid waste of money. I pre-ordered over Steam 2 months early, hoping that this would be worth a wait. It wasn't, not only did i have to wait 2 days after release for the download to finish, when I started, the game crashed, and this is a new computer. Wanting to give it a try in hopes that it has half the fun of the original Far Cry, I borrow someones computer and wait 2 days for the download. The first 2 hours was decent, cinematic wise. After that everything is garbage; gameplay, AI and story. The gameplay is a repetitive notion of go to objective x and do y. There is no realism what so ever, it takes 2 shots to the head to kill anyone unless you are running around with a Barrett. The guns "rust", in a matter of minutes and constantly jam. Even the Springfield bolt-action rifle jams, colt .45 jams, and the first model fired 5000 rounds without incident, here an improved model jams after 2 mags. How the player "heals" themselves is seriously goofy, if only it were as easy as using a Gerber to pull bullets out of a wound. the AI is seriously flawed. There is little programing, all coded is the lines regarding how to interact with vehicles, an aim-bot and an objective to go strait towards the target. More than once Ive taken a dune buggy up a rocky outcropping, only to be followed by a single AI in a 2.5 ton truck who flips his vehicle. The AI has but one objective, follow and try to kill you. For gameplay, I expected destroyable buildings, all they have here is the breakable awning. This trainwreck is generously overrated by everyone, the critic scores are ROFL wrong. Someone must be playing SNES to say FC2 has any substance. This was a waste of money, better off going back to FC, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., CoD or HL2.… Expand
  47. TylerH
    Mar 3, 2009
    2
    I was excitied to get this game, got it about 2 days after it was released, decided to go with the PC version over my PS3. Either way, it wouldn't have mattered... this is garbage. FC2 gets 1 point for its editor. If I actually liked the game or could stand the multiplayer, it would be a great feature. Its easy and rather extensive. Its final point goes to its graphics, which are I was excitied to get this game, got it about 2 days after it was released, decided to go with the PC version over my PS3. Either way, it wouldn't have mattered... this is garbage. FC2 gets 1 point for its editor. If I actually liked the game or could stand the multiplayer, it would be a great feature. Its easy and rather extensive. Its final point goes to its graphics, which are good, but not great. Shading and vegetation are done well. But the people kind of look comical at any distance farther than 10 feet (I have settings maxed out, i just dont have antialising turned on because im using my tv, helps a little, its not my computer). Buildings are ok. The fire effect of burning grass and what not was a good idea, but not everything burns. Now to the game. The guns jam continously, not to mention a lack of actual variety in what you can choose. Sounds are odd to say the least. AI is horrid. They can see you from 2 miles away with ease, even tho you cant see out from the bush your in. Alert one guy who you killed silently in a building, and the whole area comes after you. Every mission is drive from point A, to point B which is always on the other side of the map... Plus, there whole go anywhere do whatever is a lie, you cant go anywhere, you can pretty much go straight in 10 mile area until the rest of the map is unlocked or open, whatever you like to call it (little exaggeration, but its still close, which is pathetic). While driving across the map, going as slow as possible in any veichle you get (your car says 60mph, theres no difference between 20 and 60... rediculous), enemies will continuously attack you, both sides, for just being alive! Isn't that fun! And once you leave out of there site... BOOM! There back. Its actual funny, because so much time is wasted trying to fight. If you just drive past, minding your own business, two or 3 will hop in a car and come after you. That car will respawn soon enough too, no worries. You can try walking around to get to your objective to not alert people, good luck. It'll probably take you 4 hours, while still alerting everybody known to exsistance within the game. Conclusion... While there seemed to be ideas there, nothing was done to actually capitalize on them, nor follow through and make sure this was at all enjoyable or well done. AI is reminisant to the days of pathetic AI earlier this decade. Half Life 1 had better. That was released in 98 I believe. 10 years later FC2 couldn't create better or equal AI? Sad... Multiplayer is just not fun. You can scan (withouth zooming in) back and forth until a name tag appears in a bunch of foliage and you've found a guy. rediculous. Gun choices in Multi are slim, diamond system is just odd. Stay away... far far away from this. There are better games out there, even the newly released $20 ones, I'm sure can kick the crap out of this. How in the right mind did so many "critics" give this game such high scores, I'll never know. But these days, it just seems like more and more games that aren't good keep getting high reviews. Let the conspiracy theories continue.… Expand
  48. JohnDoe
    Apr 12, 2009
    1
    This is probably the worst sequel in history, there is only 1 good thing to say about it and that is the game's engine but everything else is flawed, annoying and repetitive.

    Why they went and ruined a good franchise like Far Cry with this manure is astonishing and almost as shocking as the high scores it's gotten from review sites.
  49. RoyWhite
    Jul 13, 2009
    3
    WOW, this game is so fucken fun... for the first 2 hours.

    Then you realise you are just doing the same thing over and over again. Driving to a place, shooting them, taking something and driving back.
    If you REALLY REALLY want to play this game for GOD SAKES download it illegally. Do not pay more then $10 for this game!
  50. RC
    Aug 1, 2009
    7
    This game is "ok," but that's really it. It's a good experience and it's fun, but the game gets repetitive and it's short. you pretty much drive back and forth and shoot people in between. Voice acting is blah most of the people are mumbling and i have decent speakers. Eye candy is great, but that seems like the only thing that really makes want to play more. It's This game is "ok," but that's really it. It's a good experience and it's fun, but the game gets repetitive and it's short. you pretty much drive back and forth and shoot people in between. Voice acting is blah most of the people are mumbling and i have decent speakers. Eye candy is great, but that seems like the only thing that really makes want to play more. It's fun to shoot guerrillas, but it's repetitive. They just made you drive across the map so the game takes longer to beat. I would try this first or look at game play videos on you tube or something, but most likely you'll either hate it or be neutral on it.… Expand
  51. CarloF.
    Nov 10, 2008
    3
    Killed of a legend! It isn't Farcry in any detail., it is ONLY marketing and advertsiment on the Farcry name. Almost everything on this game is weird, weak, confuse, repetitive and.boring. Looks like an "unfinished" game. You loose hours inside the vehicles going from a side to other and so, geting back in the same place various times. No action, no strategy, no infiltration, no Killed of a legend! It isn't Farcry in any detail., it is ONLY marketing and advertsiment on the Farcry name. Almost everything on this game is weird, weak, confuse, repetitive and.boring. Looks like an "unfinished" game. You loose hours inside the vehicles going from a side to other and so, geting back in the same place various times. No action, no strategy, no infiltration, no surprise attacks, in few words, NO FUN! There aren't meele attack, no prone, no zoom for sniper and lack of many other commands/otipons which are necessary in the fps nowadays. Also, you don't get to see/find some enemies in sometimes. You get shooting in you but you don't get to know from where are coming the shoots. Gameplay and AI are horrible in all. Ok, there are some few cool things such as the landscape and fire. The graphics are good and the game run very smooth but the filed of view is restricted. I didn't get motived to keep playing the game, that was annoying to try arrive in the chapter two. Waste of time and money. I am totally dissapointed since they have used the name Farcry for it. Ripp-offs!… Expand
  52. AlexM
    Nov 10, 2008
    7
    I would have to agree with some of the repetivness but the gameplay is solid and the story makes sense the Ai is just as bad as Crysis but a little better (probably because crytek made it). i would have to note that ubisoft isnt that good at AI either (anyone play Red Steel for Wii?) the maps are expansive and fun to explore. the game is really lacking in some variety though it needs more I would have to agree with some of the repetivness but the gameplay is solid and the story makes sense the Ai is just as bad as Crysis but a little better (probably because crytek made it). i would have to note that ubisoft isnt that good at AI either (anyone play Red Steel for Wii?) the maps are expansive and fun to explore. the game is really lacking in some variety though it needs more vehicles and possibly more factions it would be awesome to be in a 5-way war with diffrent types of people on each side. i give it some extra kudos for being easy to crack as well. definiteley not worth $50. overall jaw-dropping graphics and fun freepplay make this game a solid 7. oh yes and they remembered the AS-50 XD.… Expand
  53. OneShot
    Nov 13, 2008
    0
    Zero to try and bring the user rating down even MORE. Guys pretty much every rating on here under a 6 is the truth, don't believe the people who rate above a 6. This game is bad, but the Multiplayer...im laughing just thinking about it. What was the Head Game developer thinking? I wouldn't play the Multiplayer if it was Freeware (and it sure does bare a striking resemblance toZero to try and bring the user rating down even MORE. Guys pretty much every rating on here under a 6 is the truth, don't believe the people who rate above a 6. This game is bad, but the Multiplayer...im laughing just thinking about it. What was the Head Game developer thinking? I wouldn't play the Multiplayer if it was Freeware (and it sure does bare a striking resemblance to it). I just can't even believe how bad this game was...… Expand
  54. J.S.
    Nov 14, 2008
    6
    Far Cry 2 is a beautiful, but mediocre game. The comparisons to Assassin's Creed are appropriate in that there is an amazing world for you to get bored in quickly. The respawning checkpoints and long travel times make the game feel so repetitive. With Fallout 3 and Left 4 Dead being released at around the same time you could get a lot more for your money. Pick this up when it's $15-20.
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. GarethE.
    Nov 19, 2008
    1
    This is beyond disappointment...this game manages to take something that seemed nearly impossible to screw up, and screw it up so amazingly badly that it's a wonder they aren't charging a monthly fee for the multiplayer. From sub-par AI, to bad voice acting, to repetitive gameplay, to boring and cliched characters, to a storyline that seems about as unimaginative as Gears of War This is beyond disappointment...this game manages to take something that seemed nearly impossible to screw up, and screw it up so amazingly badly that it's a wonder they aren't charging a monthly fee for the multiplayer. From sub-par AI, to bad voice acting, to repetitive gameplay, to boring and cliched characters, to a storyline that seems about as unimaginative as Gears of War meets pseudo-realism, to DRM that actually punishes people for buying the game legally, and to add insult to injury, it's about as open-ended and immersive as DOOM 3...I mostly play RPGs...now I know why...please, please, PLEASE do yourself a favor and buy S.T.A.L.K.E.R. SoC or CS and play a REAL open-ended game...… Expand
  58. 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
  59. TrevorA.
    Nov 22, 2008
    3
    It is difficult to understand how this game could ever have been conceived of as a sequel to Far Cry. The location, characters, weapons, vehicles, and enemies are all different to the original. The style of game is different, so is the upgrade system and the map system. Even the graphics engine and music is different. It would seem that Ubisoft has exploited the name to sell a game that It is difficult to understand how this game could ever have been conceived of as a sequel to Far Cry. The location, characters, weapons, vehicles, and enemies are all different to the original. The style of game is different, so is the upgrade system and the map system. Even the graphics engine and music is different. It would seem that Ubisoft has exploited the name to sell a game that on closer inspection appears to be a pale imitation of Grand Theft Auto set in Africa. The original Far Cry was a brilliant game. The graphics were superb, the enemy AI challenging and realistic, and the levels were well conceived. Far Cry 2 fails to live up to its predecessor, though some of its graphics occasionally are on par, which is sad given that the original came out nearly 5 years ago. It is a boring, repetitive game that tries to make up for its deficiencies by endless amounts of mindless violence. The battles are the worst I… Expand
  60. ZincO
    Nov 23, 2008
    2
    I've been a fan of Far Cry since its inception. The open-ended play of the original was unique (still is) and addicting. I liked the island themes; the 1st-to-3rd person ability; the humor; the story; the game play; the maps; ability to carry all weapons; the absence of malaria or any annoying illness (what's with that?); the color and terrain (greens and blues instead of brown I've been a fan of Far Cry since its inception. The open-ended play of the original was unique (still is) and addicting. I liked the island themes; the 1st-to-3rd person ability; the humor; the story; the game play; the maps; ability to carry all weapons; the absence of malaria or any annoying illness (what's with that?); the color and terrain (greens and blues instead of brown everything); the ability to immerse one's self in the varied surroundings versus always being in a claustrophobic jungle or on monotonous roads. And talk about boring! What exactly is compelling about driving in Africa? That's what you do most of the time. Did the programmers think the tropical islands were just too pretty so they put us in one of the ugliest places on Earth? Was the original humor too campy so they made this game dreadfully serious? The one and only thing that reminded me of the original was the fact that I could only run about 10 yards before getting worn out (crappy) but at least the original didn't blur my vision each time. What a let-down after waiting for five years.… Expand
  61. JayT
    Nov 24, 2008
    2
    It's all been said. This game is awful. I was a huge farcry fan, to the point I played it 4 times over beginning to end. This one is just terrible for all the reasons already mentioned. I bought the game 1 day ago and I already want to return it. I guess I'll sell it to someone who cares more about graphics, monotony, and redundancy than story, gameplay, and AI.
  62. Charlie
    Nov 24, 2008
    4
    The dynamic fire and amazing graphics are the first thing you will notice about this game, and they are just great. However, I found this game a huge let down; the missions quickly become repetitive (its all just go here, kill this guy, come back), having to clear out EVERY guard post you come across also gets repetitive quickly, and after a while you will just get a bit sick of how The dynamic fire and amazing graphics are the first thing you will notice about this game, and they are just great. However, I found this game a huge let down; the missions quickly become repetitive (its all just go here, kill this guy, come back), having to clear out EVERY guard post you come across also gets repetitive quickly, and after a while you will just get a bit sick of how nothing new ever comes along. Also, the AI is just awful: they'll either see you from miles away, or shoot you while looking in the opposite direction, somehow. I give Far Cry 2 a 4 for the fire and graphics, but i wouldn't really bother with this game if i were you.… Expand
  63. LesterB.
    Nov 25, 2008
    6
    Far Cry 2 is not a bad game. But it's far from a great one. I am not going to re-hash any of the short falls within this game, since many people have already stated such facts. What disturbs me even more is the fact a lot of (so-called) professional publications and reviewers gave Far Cry 2 such a high rating. Since were on the verge of global recession and media conglomerates face Far Cry 2 is not a bad game. But it's far from a great one. I am not going to re-hash any of the short falls within this game, since many people have already stated such facts. What disturbs me even more is the fact a lot of (so-called) professional publications and reviewers gave Far Cry 2 such a high rating. Since were on the verge of global recession and media conglomerates face an inevitable downturn of ad revenues on a periodic basis, I wouldn't be surprised if these butt kissing reviewers we're simply adhering to UBIsoft's wishes, especially since they purchase Prime ad space within their publications and web pages. Shame on you PC Gamer, Game Pro, etc. Those publications make me sick to my stomach.… Expand
  64. Simon
    Nov 29, 2008
    3
    It looks terrific, some of the firefights are fun, and er, errrrm, well, that's about it on the good news. Meanwhile, it has about two hours of gamplay, copied and pasted 50 times. Shame we couldn't copy and paste 90% of the notes required to pay for it. A scandalous rip-off, and waste of good potential. What a shame.
  65. PeterW
    Nov 4, 2008
    6
    Was a let down. The major issue with this game for me was 1) the quick respawn, 2) hit-detection, 3) mission manager, and 4) storyline. As mentioned previously, the quick respawns made it difficult and frustrating to move from A to B and back to A since most missions made you move to the other end of the map. Enemies took a lot of bullets to finish off and firing in short bursts, for some Was a let down. The major issue with this game for me was 1) the quick respawn, 2) hit-detection, 3) mission manager, and 4) storyline. As mentioned previously, the quick respawns made it difficult and frustrating to move from A to B and back to A since most missions made you move to the other end of the map. Enemies took a lot of bullets to finish off and firing in short bursts, for some reasons, didn't seem to count as a 'hit' with the game. Firing longer bursts resulted in excessive recoil. Some have mentioned that 'you' could take a lot of hits before going down so why shouldn't the enemy, but it's because it's 'you' vs the whole Africa that's why FPS are normally easier on the player. Otherwise it should go the way of ArmA, 2 hits and you're dead. Jumping was an issue because you seemed to stick or get repelled by objects too easily. Plot was not well done to overcome keep the player engaged and cover the point that the frequent respawns really made you feel that no progress was actually made.… Expand
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. NickD
    Nov 9, 2008
    6
    Im giving it a 6 because i have to acknowledge the fact that they were trying something new... but this is seriously one of the biggest let downs ive played in a while. Online play is even worse. This game was so over hyped that if someone gives it a one i can understand, but i do have to say the fire and explosions were nice :) The AI was easily confused and why advertise destructable Im giving it a 6 because i have to acknowledge the fact that they were trying something new... but this is seriously one of the biggest let downs ive played in a while. Online play is even worse. This game was so over hyped that if someone gives it a one i can understand, but i do have to say the fire and explosions were nice :) The AI was easily confused and why advertise destructable buildings and environments if a 4x4 post, with a couple pieces of rusty sheet metal nailed onto it, can stop my truck dead in its tracks if i decided to try to drive through the check point at the intersection i just cleared out not 5 minutes ago? The story was BAD there is no other way to describe the plot other than plain ol' BAD!!!! I know that it was supposed to be a sand box game but the missions were so plain and boring it was hard to keep playing it. When you finally get through all of that, the ending to me was just as disappointing as the rest of the game. pretty much everything else has been covered already like the bullet damage and the hit detection but the multiplayer is seriously one of the worst which is too bad because it had a lot of potential.… Expand
  69. BenS.
    Nov 9, 2008
    3
    This game FAILS soo hard... its jawdropping. It must not be the same makers behind FarCry, because it left me wanting to choke the life out of its creators... -----Graphics are insane!! Goodjob, you did what almost every game is doing these days. -----StoryLine, Big Mommas House 2 had a better storyline than this fake goldplated turd. -----AI, PATHETIC (no other words needed) This game FAILS soo hard... its jawdropping. It must not be the same makers behind FarCry, because it left me wanting to choke the life out of its creators... -----Graphics are insane!! Goodjob, you did what almost every game is doing these days. -----StoryLine, Big Mommas House 2 had a better storyline than this fake goldplated turd. -----AI, PATHETIC (no other words needed) -----Firefights, No matter where u are, even if your hiding, the bots respond w/ fire on your position in milliseconds. Simply NO attempt to create realistic enemy combatants, whether it be the bots driving, spotting you, or shooting @ you. -----Repition, and lots of it, and lots of it, and lots of it, and lots of it, and get the point?? -----BUY FALLOUT INSTEAD- THIS IS A TERRIBLE GAME, DO NOT BUY IT!!!… Expand
  70. LemJo
    Nov 9, 2008
    4
    Amid much fanfare and marketing hype, Far Cry 2 failed to deliver. With questionable AI scripts, control issues, and physics, the game felt like a dumbed-down port for the PC. The graphics may look nice but there's much more to a game than eye-candy.
  71. TristanH
    Nov 9, 2008
    7
    The thing I liked BEST about Far Cry 2 was that there are a number of really cool unique locations. Each village, mine, brewery, etc was individually designed giving them a less generic feel. I found that sticking to the story missions led to the same assassinate/destroy missions BUT took me to cool locations like the Fort, Brewery, Scrap Yard, Mine, Desert Oasis, Fishing Village and The thing I liked BEST about Far Cry 2 was that there are a number of really cool unique locations. Each village, mine, brewery, etc was individually designed giving them a less generic feel. I found that sticking to the story missions led to the same assassinate/destroy missions BUT took me to cool locations like the Fort, Brewery, Scrap Yard, Mine, Desert Oasis, Fishing Village and more, each with a different feel. I did avoid side missions like the weapons guy and buddy missions because they were the same old but without the interesting locations, rather forcing you to traipse around the countryside. Buddy missions in particular felt like irritating strap-ons to the main mission, basically "finish the story mission then come save my ass". No thank you. My play style was to sneak about and snipe then wait for the enemy to come to me - if you enjoy skulking and sniping then you may well have some fun with this game. I also tended to largely avoid the roadblocks by using buses to insta-travel as well as using the map to go cross country via shortcuts that seem to be built into the game for that purpose. As an aside it should be noted that the actual plot is spectacularly retarded and if I had more of a choice I would have chosen to attack both the APR and UFLL. Overall for me the game was good but not great and had the potential to do a lot more.… Expand
  72. daves
    Dec 12, 2008
    3
    I would like to let you know something : I am a one game guy , which means that at any given time there is only one game on my PC. Far Cay 2 was vigorously removed after I gave it a week. I don't believe I spent so much money on such a low quality game, it seems that the graphic guys did a great job. The shadows are great and so does the terrain , weapons and visual effects. But the I would like to let you know something : I am a one game guy , which means that at any given time there is only one game on my PC. Far Cay 2 was vigorously removed after I gave it a week. I don't believe I spent so much money on such a low quality game, it seems that the graphic guys did a great job. The shadows are great and so does the terrain , weapons and visual effects. But the game play is just lame. What I don't understand it how come the professional critics loved it so much , Look at the Delta between what you guys said (8.6) and what users think (5.7 , which is way gracefull for my opinion) . As an overall, it is a waste of money.… Expand
  73. IlariL
    Dec 15, 2008
    8
    Be warned. This isn't Far Cry per se. Far Cry was by Crytek and for that matter Crysis would be the "next Far Cry". But the point is that Far Cry 2 is a good game. Sure, everybody in the world outside the "capital" will shoot you on sight. The enemy will respawn to checkpoints no matter what, but it's ok. Wouldn't leave something like that be in the real world either. If Be warned. This isn't Far Cry per se. Far Cry was by Crytek and for that matter Crysis would be the "next Far Cry". But the point is that Far Cry 2 is a good game. Sure, everybody in the world outside the "capital" will shoot you on sight. The enemy will respawn to checkpoints no matter what, but it's ok. Wouldn't leave something like that be in the real world either. If you don't want to fight with everybody, don't use the roads. You have the freedom to go almost anywhere you want. I myself liked to move at night and scout the checkpoints from a distance. Also the rivers will be pretty easy to travel. Guns will jam and even break, but that's why you can buy your own weapons and your cases for those. That way you can have a new (and even different) weapon available in every safehouse you've unlocked. If you're looking for relatives of Far Cry, this game isn't for you. If, on the other hand, you are looking a way to see Africa like in no other game, and having fun, I'd say you're good to go. Sure, the missions aren't anything but "kill this or that target", but the Africa itself is so beautiful when the sun is setting and you start to move throuhg the savanna to find your prey.… Expand
  74. DaveM
    Dec 27, 2008
    3
    First of all, as far as how beautiful Far Cry 2 is... This game by Crytek has worse graphics than their previous game Crysis. The main campaign is bland and repetetive and feels like more a chore than an immersive or intense FPS experience. It seems like all it involves is driving around, dealing with annoying checkpoints that respawn full of guys 10 minutes after you clean them out, First of all, as far as how beautiful Far Cry 2 is... This game by Crytek has worse graphics than their previous game Crysis. The main campaign is bland and repetetive and feels like more a chore than an immersive or intense FPS experience. It seems like all it involves is driving around, dealing with annoying checkpoints that respawn full of guys 10 minutes after you clean them out, fighting your way into a stronghold, killing some guy, and repeating over and over again. This could be fun enough, but the gameplay mechanics are not enjoyable. The AI can see you through trees and the exclusion of the ability to lean makes firefights a chore in an otherwise semi-realism based FPS. The map/binocular interface is poorly planned, as your map covers up your line of sight but must be up in order to use the telescope thing. It makes scouting locations a hassle. I didn't even bother with multiplayer.… Expand
  75. CharlieB.
    Dec 27, 2008
    0
    This is easily the worst PC game made in recent history. The game has nothing to do with Farcry, and is completely different in almost every respect. The game is plagued with extremely boring missions, and most of your time will be spent driving or taking the bus. Seriously, if you want to play this game, be prepared to spend a couple hours going back and forth across the map. In short, This is easily the worst PC game made in recent history. The game has nothing to do with Farcry, and is completely different in almost every respect. The game is plagued with extremely boring missions, and most of your time will be spent driving or taking the bus. Seriously, if you want to play this game, be prepared to spend a couple hours going back and forth across the map. In short, it's a very boring game with very little to offer. I'm extremely disappointed in FC2. What really annoys me is that they called the game Farcry 2 just because it would sell more copies.It's time to boycott Ubisoft for their deceptive practices and because FC2 is just a terrible game overall.… Expand
  76. JacobMugatu
    Oct 23, 2008
    2
    While the graphics are phenomenal and the lighting is superb, they still aren't as good as Crysis, so don't spend your money purely because it looks cool. Gameplay is awful. The map is huge, but you have to drive (or walk) everywhere you go, which takes a long time, not to mention that everyone you meet is hostile, even the civilians driving cars will get out to shoot at you. OnWhile the graphics are phenomenal and the lighting is superb, they still aren't as good as Crysis, so don't spend your money purely because it looks cool. Gameplay is awful. The map is huge, but you have to drive (or walk) everywhere you go, which takes a long time, not to mention that everyone you meet is hostile, even the civilians driving cars will get out to shoot at you. On your way to wherever it is you have to go you will run into 3 or 4 "guard posts" where 5 or 6 guys will shoot at you and get in their jeeps to follow you. Every time you want to go somewhere, be it for a mission or just for fun, you will run into this. The missions are incredibly repetitive and generally consist of "go here, blow this up/kill this guy , leave" But whatever you have to blow up/kill is generally guarded by 20 or 30 men. The trailers might lead you to believe that you can avoid these guys with stealth, but that isn't remotely true. Once you kill one person, even with a suppressed weapon, the entire camp knows exactly where you are and opens fire on you. Even through walls. This is around the point where your gun decides to jam or you get really sick with malaria (I forgot to mention, you get these malaria attacks throughout the game where your screen goes greenish and you have to take pills) which makes it very difficult to fight back. The game has a "buddy" system where you have friends that can help you out. Unfortunately buddy AI is somewhere between brain dead and retarded so they often get themselves critically injured. When your buddy is critically injured you have to either sacrifice a syrette (a syringe with magical healing potion) or shoot them (they never come back) which gets incredibly annoying, especially when you've used all your syrettes to heal after you were shot while unjamming your weapon. If you would like to fight during the night rather than the day you have to go out and find a "safe house" where you can sleep, which gets obnoxious when trying to plan a raid. And even though the gameplay is awful, maybe it would be worth it if the story was amazing, there is no story (well, there is, but it's really thin) the idea is you're in a country with 2 warring factions and they give you missions so you can get diamonds ($) so you can buy guns so you can do more missions. There's also this guys called the jackal who leaves tapes around so you can hear how sick and twisted he is, you're on a mission throughout the game to kill this guy and I figure at the end of the game you get to kill him, but I doubt I'll ever finish it because it's miserable to play.… Expand
  77. JesusH.
    Oct 23, 2008
    6
    I thought the first Far Cry was great, and Crysis was good. This game though... You can actually just avoid the C,D,E enemies (as Miko S. described) by just driving straight through and keep going. But the rest of the game is very repetitive and quite dull. It's like GTA only set in Africa and instead of a storyline with averagely repetitive missions, it's barely any storyline I thought the first Far Cry was great, and Crysis was good. This game though... You can actually just avoid the C,D,E enemies (as Miko S. described) by just driving straight through and keep going. But the rest of the game is very repetitive and quite dull. It's like GTA only set in Africa and instead of a storyline with averagely repetitive missions, it's barely any storyline with less than average repetitive missions. Not a complete waste of time but close.were decent.… Expand
  78. Mike
    Oct 23, 2008
    7
    Excellent shooter that is nearly destroyed by forcing you to keep the ingame map open that takes up nearly 50% of the screen. So your either left with the choice of opening/closing the map every min or having it open and cant see anything. That and the fact there are animations for everything in the game. Basically you lose 20% of your time watching things happen as you play the game. Excellent shooter that is nearly destroyed by forcing you to keep the ingame map open that takes up nearly 50% of the screen. So your either left with the choice of opening/closing the map every min or having it open and cant see anything. That and the fact there are animations for everything in the game. Basically you lose 20% of your time watching things happen as you play the game. Great shooter bogged down with crappy interface.… Expand
  79. MikeL
    Oct 24, 2008
    0
    Very surprised by all these high reviews, the game had pretty good graphics, decent guns, and some cool features like the fire, but this game is like a lame copy of STALKER, everyone in the world shoots you with no questions asked, stealth is nonexistent(enemies can see you for miles) and if you try to kill a enemy with the knife or silenced gun all his buddies within a mile will see you Very surprised by all these high reviews, the game had pretty good graphics, decent guns, and some cool features like the fire, but this game is like a lame copy of STALKER, everyone in the world shoots you with no questions asked, stealth is nonexistent(enemies can see you for miles) and if you try to kill a enemy with the knife or silenced gun all his buddies within a mile will see you and shoot at you. You constantly drive, and fight at random checkpoints, you drive 70% of the time and the roads all look the same and vehicles don't have good physics. Enemy AI is awful. The missions are all the same(boring) kill this guy here, intercept this convoy here, etc. It's like they tried to mix realism and arcade style and it really fails. Down voting with a 1 just to counteract ridiculous 10s(probably ubisoft employees), the game is realistically a 5 or 6.… Expand
  80. ChrisH.
    Oct 24, 2008
    0
    For all the hype, I'm sorry but having sheled out my hard earned money to play a game that is no where near as good as crysis with regards to physics or storyline the game is awful! The original was graphcally superb just as crysis is but far cry was also fun to play, far cry 2 is dull, boring, feeble in relation to its physics and graphically? for Photorealism Crysis wins again. Not For all the hype, I'm sorry but having sheled out my hard earned money to play a game that is no where near as good as crysis with regards to physics or storyline the game is awful! The original was graphcally superb just as crysis is but far cry was also fun to play, far cry 2 is dull, boring, feeble in relation to its physics and graphically? for Photorealism Crysis wins again. Not crysis lover has many faults but Far Cry 2 is a far cry from a great game.… Expand
  81. 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.
  82. WolfMan
    Oct 24, 2008
    2
    Brilliant marketing, horrible lie. This game is FC2 in name only, should have called it simply, Africa, or better yet GTA: Africa, this felt like a GTA game without the fun. Yes the graphics are lovely, which gets it 2 points, but everything else is lacking. This was definately overhyped and I will be wary to listen to game mag reviewers. Nice FPS if it wasn't supposed to be a sequel Brilliant marketing, horrible lie. This game is FC2 in name only, should have called it simply, Africa, or better yet GTA: Africa, this felt like a GTA game without the fun. Yes the graphics are lovely, which gets it 2 points, but everything else is lacking. This was definately overhyped and I will be wary to listen to game mag reviewers. Nice FPS if it wasn't supposed to be a sequel to a great game. One massive disappointment, zero replay value... strike that, zero play value. Uninstalled after 2 days.… Expand
  83. IvanJ
    Oct 25, 2008
    3
    A huge dissapointment. Expected something like Boiling Point but with better production values. Got a pure boring console game without any "living world" whatsoever. Just spawning enemies at checkpoints making travelling between two points an exercise in patience. Boring, repetetive without any depth, whatsoever. Hopefully, this game will not sell on PC and the producers will realize they A huge dissapointment. Expected something like Boiling Point but with better production values. Got a pure boring console game without any "living world" whatsoever. Just spawning enemies at checkpoints making travelling between two points an exercise in patience. Boring, repetetive without any depth, whatsoever. Hopefully, this game will not sell on PC and the producers will realize they cannot sell console games on PC. PC games require more substance and depth and this games has none of that. Hope the shope has a money back guarantee.… Expand
  84. daveA
    Oct 25, 2008
    2
    What a huge dissapointment. I try to only buy games that are groundbreaking and visually stunning. This game looks like it was made by amatures...unbelievable; has Crysis spoiled me? This is class of 2001 quality visuals, with my gtx260 card cranked. Dull graphics with no contrast. Environment doesn't blend in well, the AI movements look fake and repetative. the screen shake while What a huge dissapointment. I try to only buy games that are groundbreaking and visually stunning. This game looks like it was made by amatures...unbelievable; has Crysis spoiled me? This is class of 2001 quality visuals, with my gtx260 card cranked. Dull graphics with no contrast. Environment doesn't blend in well, the AI movements look fake and repetative. the screen shake while sprinting is nauseating, and the sky always seemed too bright. maybe it'll be better with dx10, but this is unacceptable for a modern hyped up, expensive game. I havn't played very far yet, as i was so disgusted with the quality, no wonder they didn't release a demo. If this wasn't called far cry 2, no one would have bought it.… Expand
  85. DaveT
    Oct 25, 2008
    6
    Overall an entertaining Game, but the Ai suck, Graphic not as good as Crysis, missions boring.And: their are no Civilians in the Game, no children and nearly no women.Next thing is, that the 2 partys in the Game, who should fight against each other, only fight against you, whether you are doing a job for them or not, it just doesn't matter at all, which kills the whole "civil-war in Overall an entertaining Game, but the Ai suck, Graphic not as good as Crysis, missions boring.And: their are no Civilians in the Game, no children and nearly no women.Next thing is, that the 2 partys in the Game, who should fight against each other, only fight against you, whether you are doing a job for them or not, it just doesn't matter at all, which kills the whole "civil-war in africa" scenario. Next thing is, that the map is to big.At the beginning its fun to drive through africa, but if you are driving from corner of the map to the other for the fifth time it's just boring. After all I'm very disappointed, it could've benn a great game, but after 4 hours of playing the Game, I'm done with FarCry2.… Expand
  86. VinceP.
    Oct 25, 2008
    0
    Wounder why there is no demo? Worst Game of the year, thats why. It offers nothing new to any fps besides the cool map editor and the fire physics. Besides horrible controls for the 360 which make it impossible to kill enemies with 1 head shot, and the AI constantly respawns within seconds once you kill everyone. What a joke this game is. Repetitive gameplay, for instance. 1 Get a mission Wounder why there is no demo? Worst Game of the year, thats why. It offers nothing new to any fps besides the cool map editor and the fire physics. Besides horrible controls for the 360 which make it impossible to kill enemies with 1 head shot, and the AI constantly respawns within seconds once you kill everyone. What a joke this game is. Repetitive gameplay, for instance. 1 Get a mission from your boss. 2 Drive across the map with everyone shooting at you.. why, I dont know. 3. Kill the target. 4. Repeat. .... GTA in the jungle. The multiplayer is the worst ive ever seen. Takes you about a whole clip to kill someone and thats if your able to hit them with the horrible controls. Try turning while your running, good luck. I can go on and on, and i will. This game has absolutely no resemblence to farcry 1. NOTHING!!! This game is supposed to be destructable gameplay? Ya you can blow up oil drums and burn grass but thats all! Holy crap you cant even blow up a straw hut with an rpg so excuse me? Battlefield Badcompany is 99 percent destructable enviroment and Farcry 2 is 5 percent if that... If your going to think this is the game for you because you love mp fps dont buy this. Im a hardcore FPS gamer. I play Counterstrike, Unreal tournament (not 3 . ..sucks) , Battlefield Games, Far cry 1, deadspace, resident evil, and so on. Far cry 2 is the biggest dissapoint since doom 3. For the love of god dont buy this game, rent it if your curious. Dont waste 70 bucks like the rest of us.… Expand
  87. ChineMachine
    Oct 25, 2008
    8
    Many criticisms have been leveled at Far Cry 2, for example that it's a wannabe GTAIV, or its just another generic shooter, or that it has a shallow story. Firstly, Far Cry 2 neither wants to be GTAIV, nor benefits from being compared to that game. Far Cry 2 is not generic, it's dynamic, graphically impressive, exhilarating and at times exhausting and frustrating. While the Many criticisms have been leveled at Far Cry 2, for example that it's a wannabe GTAIV, or its just another generic shooter, or that it has a shallow story. Firstly, Far Cry 2 neither wants to be GTAIV, nor benefits from being compared to that game. Far Cry 2 is not generic, it's dynamic, graphically impressive, exhilarating and at times exhausting and frustrating. While the story is blunt and basic, it's well executed. You're character is in a war zone, so you're under constant attack when traveling from point to point. A unique game that requires commitment and patience, but when you pull off a successful mission it really pays off.… Expand
  88. SebL
    Oct 25, 2008
    2
    A beautiful and extremely boring game. As with previous games in the series, the gameplay centers around driving a car through the jungle and meeting randomly generated enemies. When driving on a generic road, you will reach crossroads that are often guarded by 3-4 generic soldiers with generic assault rifles or shotguns. They can easily be dispatched from your generic jeep's mounted A beautiful and extremely boring game. As with previous games in the series, the gameplay centers around driving a car through the jungle and meeting randomly generated enemies. When driving on a generic road, you will reach crossroads that are often guarded by 3-4 generic soldiers with generic assault rifles or shotguns. They can easily be dispatched from your generic jeep's mounted machinegun. When you reach your mission objective, there will be some small camp filled with generic soldiers that regenerate constantly. Your best bet is to run in, grab whatever your mission objective is, then run back out and drive out as fast as possible. The generic buddy that comes to save you if you "die" does not spice things up at all.… Expand
  89. SimonF
    Oct 26, 2008
    4
    Bland graphics when put up against Crisis and Hells Highway... You feel like you're in some Dark, boring Wasteland rather than Africa...shot by Uber AI who you rarely see, this fps is nothing special...In fact it's nothing much at all!....The T-Shirt in the fancy Box is pretty bland too!.... All in all, it's like eating tasteless toffee!
  90. doomplayerplayer
    Oct 26, 2008
    4
    Buggy movements ruin this game on the PC & I have a GOD system. Couldn't take more than 30 minutes of my character running for seconds after movement controls were reversed.
  91. KevinF.
    Oct 26, 2008
    4
    First, this game has absolutely nothing to do with the original. Different developer, different characters, different weapons, different content, and a different engine. I hate this game but forced myself to play completely through it. AI: Likes to get shot while driving cars, will relentlessly follow you until they are dead. Will show blood and then a few seconds later like a bad Uwe First, this game has absolutely nothing to do with the original. Different developer, different characters, different weapons, different content, and a different engine. I hate this game but forced myself to play completely through it. AI: Likes to get shot while driving cars, will relentlessly follow you until they are dead. Will show blood and then a few seconds later like a bad Uwe Bowl movie will react to being shot. This is quite comical as they will pick a random direction to jump backwards into to die and ultimately looks like bad acting. Story: Your in Africa and everyone wants to shoot you. You meet people who like making you drive endlessly for ridiculously long periods of time, eventually you get sick of barking like a dog for them and you WILL kill them. A new guy will then replace the last guy you killed who will suffer the same fate. You rescue people throughout the game and are rewarded by them by extending your missions and having you drive even further, they too die but only occasionally do you get to be the one to pull the trigger. In the console ports you are given special abilities, in this game you are given malaria... This is annoying as you need medication throughout the game, to get this you have to drive to town to pick up passports then you have to drive an average of 20 minutes to another location to pick up 1 - 2 pill. This is not remotely fun. Physics: My god bad, a two car collision on a Q6600 6gb DDR2 800, Geforce 8800GTS 640 will reduce the frame rate to 0.1fps from 60. This is unforgivable. Graphics: Very good, things look very realistic. Are however quite dull and lack color and variety. Environment: Rivers are lifeless, forests are lifeless but ironically the deserts have both zebras and ox. There are occasionally insects. Weapons: Good variety, ultimate I hate all of them. You have to constantly replace guns as they frequently. Accuracy sucks on all of them, machine guns are honestly less effective then the pistols and constantly want to fire in the air and will not let you counteract that movement. To get weapons that will jam slightly less often you have to complete extra missions to unlock weapons you can buy. There are very few weapon locations and they are very far away from any mission. Transportation: This absolutely ruins this game, nothing about it is even remotely fun. You drive around and get shot at frequently which forces you to get out of the car and fix your vehicle while being shot at. If you accidentally get to the edge of the map your car will be taken from you and you will be forced to walk potentially kilometers to the nearest road. Missions will force you to go to the far edges of the map EVERY time and then return to the center EVERY time. We get it, it's big. Gliders will result in your death, do not use these. Larger boats WILL get suck and you WILL have to swim far, avoid these also. They have 5 bus terminals in each map strategically placed as far away from any mission as possible still, they can save time. Conclusion: This entire game felt like work, I just hate it. Do not buy this game, do not endorse this crap.… Expand
  92. Chris
    Oct 26, 2008
    0
    I agree with Dave N.
    The game is boring, graphics are awful and it seems this is mostly because they've decided to switch the engine from crytek to their own in house crap to save money.
    I know designers in Montreal are lazy, but this is pathetic and a rip off. I want my money back!
  93. ChrisJ.
    Oct 27, 2008
    8
    After reading through the professional reviews, I realized none of the critics really pinpointed what I found to be the 2 main letdowns of Far Cry 2. I'll mention those right off the bat: (1) the lack of civilians and (2) the lack of skirmishes between the UFLL and APR throughout the countryside. Honestly, including these 2 aspects would make the game feel complete, even if the story After reading through the professional reviews, I realized none of the critics really pinpointed what I found to be the 2 main letdowns of Far Cry 2. I'll mention those right off the bat: (1) the lack of civilians and (2) the lack of skirmishes between the UFLL and APR throughout the countryside. Honestly, including these 2 aspects would make the game feel complete, even if the story or reputation system were not fully fleshed out. Readers, please think about these points. If FC2 included NPCs that did not attack you upon sight, such as the bus/taxi drivers (where did that guy at the beginning go? did he book for another country right after dropping you off in Pala?), the world would feel much more multi-dimensional. Instead, after hours of gameplay, the fact that EVERYONE (ok, just about everyone) attacks you becomes rather...goofy. Also, where the hell are the battles between the UFLL and APR? Again, it seems like its you vs. Africa and that makes FC2 feel more like any other FPS rather than a living microcosm. Sure, cease fires in the city makes sense, but have these factions just drawn a border across the map that they all abide by? I would love if an NPC pointed its firearm at someone besides me! So why the 8/10? Partially because the graphics, although not as realistic per say as Crysis, just work. The motion blur, fire, exaggerated explosions, and model animations are top notch. But mainly, regardless of the 2 above mentioned downfalls, weak MAIN story, and repetitiveness, the gameplay is THE BEST AMONG ANY FPS. FC2 plays like an improved COD4. Shooting weapons feels amazingly visceral, bullet penetrations is incredible, fire prorogation is actually very tactical, and, all in all, the games just immerses you in the game world.… Expand
  94. EddieB
    Oct 27, 2008
    8
    I'm appalled by the sore sports rating this game 1 out of ten. So it didn't live up to your expectations. BIG DEAL. GROW UP. The game is great. Beautiful graphics. Smart AI. It has almost everything I could wish for in a game. Aside from a few minor flaws, The game proved to be worth the wait.
  95. ExpPlayer
    Oct 27, 2008
    1
    thi s is a biggest disappointment of the year.
    This game truly and ultimately sucks donkey balls. What kind of FPP is that, where there is virtually no enviroment to what you do. You want to shoot a car in wheels? forget it! you wanna destroy smth? If it's not carnister of fuel, forget it! You was thinking of stealth missions? Forget it - as soon as you hit an enemie all the others    thi s is a biggest disappointment of the year.
    This game truly and ultimately sucks donkey balls. What kind of FPP is that, where there is virtually no enviroment to what you do. You want to shoot a car in wheels? forget it! you wanna destroy smth? If it's not carnister of fuel, forget it! You was thinking of stealth missions? Forget it - as soon as you hit an enemie all the others rush on to you.
    What a crap.. :/    … Expand
  96. MiikeP.
    Oct 28, 2008
    2
    This is a poor game that bears absolutely no relation to farcry. Its a really poor marketing cash-in - an insult to gamers. This sort of thing was done in the 8 bit computing days when someone would make a crap game and slap a film license on it and it would sell like hot cakes. I sincerely hope this game doesn't. Farcry is one of my favourite games. This is not farcry 2, crysis is This is a poor game that bears absolutely no relation to farcry. Its a really poor marketing cash-in - an insult to gamers. This sort of thing was done in the 8 bit computing days when someone would make a crap game and slap a film license on it and it would sell like hot cakes. I sincerely hope this game doesn't. Farcry is one of my favourite games. This is not farcry 2, crysis is farcry 2 in all but name. And whats with the high scores? I wouldn't be surprised if 90% of the high scores in this comments section are from ubisoft,. comments like "its a cross between crysis and stalker and cod 4 but better" just sound like blatant marketing flannel. Ubisoft - bow your heads in shame. Review sites - give the bungs ubisoft chucked your way for good review scores to charity and pray the gods of gaming don't smite you down!… Expand
  97. TimB.
    Oct 31, 2008
    8
    A lot of fun to be had driving around the brilliant terrain, scouting out for guard posts and planning the best method of attack. The controls feel fine. I don't understand why people are complaining about the game being repetitive, it's an FPS, of course the whole game is going to be point click shoot. Don't believe the hype about this game, but don't believe the hate A lot of fun to be had driving around the brilliant terrain, scouting out for guard posts and planning the best method of attack. The controls feel fine. I don't understand why people are complaining about the game being repetitive, it's an FPS, of course the whole game is going to be point click shoot. Don't believe the hype about this game, but don't believe the hate either. It might not be for everyone, It doesn't live up to what it's supposed to be - but it's still a lot of fun.… Expand
  98. jordano
    Jan 11, 2009
    3
    Once you get past the unique setting and the stunning graphics, you find a frustrating and mediocre shooter with a bland story. Your missions require you to drive (or bus!) all over the map, which by itself is alright, but once you take into account the fact that every ten seconds you're getting attacked by a random patrol jeep or clearing yet another road block, the game slows to a Once you get past the unique setting and the stunning graphics, you find a frustrating and mediocre shooter with a bland story. Your missions require you to drive (or bus!) all over the map, which by itself is alright, but once you take into account the fact that every ten seconds you're getting attacked by a random patrol jeep or clearing yet another road block, the game slows to a grind. The missions are essentially the same thing over and over, so when you think about the fact that you have to battle your way to each generic mission in a story you don't really care about through several uninteresting fights at forty or fifty thousand guard posts along the way, the game quickly loses it's sheen. I think the main problem is that the developers tried to combine a sand box style game with straight forward shooter elements. In a shooter, constant combat is exactly what you want, but in a sandbox game, it's nice to be able to explore or travel to and from missions without getting attacked or feeling like you have to creep along the road and around each outpost. This game is not worth the time or the money. I would recommend passing it up for a legitimate title.… Expand
  99. Tyler
    Dec 29, 2009
    7
    Man, let me tell you, when i first started playing this game i thought it was a PIECE OF CRAP. But, since i had bought it off steam, i wanted my money's worth. I found that once you raise the difficulty to the last 2 levels, there are more AI enemies, and they are smarter, and if you decide to ignore the cars altogether, nd use boats to travel the rivers if need be, then the game Man, let me tell you, when i first started playing this game i thought it was a PIECE OF CRAP. But, since i had bought it off steam, i wanted my money's worth. I found that once you raise the difficulty to the last 2 levels, there are more AI enemies, and they are smarter, and if you decide to ignore the cars altogether, nd use boats to travel the rivers if need be, then the game gets exponentially more fun, because; one, there werent enough anemies to make things interesting in the lower level difficulties, plus they were stupid. and two; cars take away 70% of the gameplay, which is exploration, and make it feel like doom 3 outdoors because you're stuck seeing the same roads over and over again. So, once you raise the difficulty, and ignore the cars the game is worth an 8.5/10. but i gave it a 7, because you should have to ignore certain gameplay aspects for a game to be fun… Expand
  100. Prozac
    Jan 29, 2009
    8
    Excellent game with a few significant annoyances. I think the reason why so many people here give it such a low rating is because everyone expected a linear game like Farcry 1, instead they got an open world / sandbox game like grand theft auto 4. It seems to me the people who are giving the game bad reviews are trying to play an open world game in a linear style... in that they think Excellent game with a few significant annoyances. I think the reason why so many people here give it such a low rating is because everyone expected a linear game like Farcry 1, instead they got an open world / sandbox game like grand theft auto 4. It seems to me the people who are giving the game bad reviews are trying to play an open world game in a linear style... in that they think they must kill every bad guy they see to progress. Maybe Ubisoft should have emphasised the different style of game in there marketing more to make people understand... once you understand this you tend to be a bit more cunning, using the rivers, driving across plains, and simply running through gaurd posts in your jeep, jumping on the gun to stop anyone in vehicles following you. They could have varied the mission a little more though - especially the "destroy the arms convoy" to gain new weapons... they're very samey... but as you get new weapons and experiment with how you approach missions, you can get creative in a way that you just can't seem to in linear shooters. Graphics are amazing - best I've ever seen I think, but also because of the atmosphere... it really does feel like you're in an African country got to hell. What's more it runs far better than Crysis - very smooth on high quality settings whereas the exact same rig playing Crysis will only get me medium settings for a slightly slower framerate. My only real gripe is the driving... I seem to spend 2/3 of the game driving somewhere... yeah there's a bus system, but I wish it had the quick travel system of fallout 3... even more bus stations would do it though.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#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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