Far Cry 5

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  1. muldjord
    Apr 11, 2018
    8
    Pros:
    Fun, open world
    Plenty of stuff to do no matter where you go Emergent gameplay is fun, but becomes tiresome (read cons) Weapons feel awesome to shoot Fire!!! Fishing! Hunting (until you realize the illusion, read cons) The animal companions The human companions Cons: The monologues, oh my, the monologues... The "story" in general Enemies constantly spawn out of thin    Pros:
    Fun, open world
    Plenty of stuff to do no matter where you go
    Emergent gameplay is fun, but becomes tiresome (read cons)
    Weapons feel awesome to shoot
    Fire!!!
    Fishing!
    Hunting (until you realize the illusion, read cons)
    The animal companions
    The human companions

    Cons:
    The monologues, oh my, the monologues...
    The "story" in general
    Enemies constantly spawn out of thin air behind you
    Animals contantly DE-spawn when you are trying to follow them
    It becomes obvious quite quickly that the world is only existing right in front of you. Turn your head for 30 seconds, then look back, and it's a roll of the dice what you'll be seeing.
    The world feels extremely UNpersistent.
    The emergent gameplay is fun, but becomes stale once you realize that stuff is being thrown at you just because you are there, not because they "run into you coming from far away".

    Ok, so I understand that having a completely persistent world is difficult. You'd have to track and process AI for all NPC's everywhere, all the time. It's probably not doable, especially on the consoles. But in Far Cry 5 it seems like nothing is persistent at all. Even the things you are looking at. Following a deer? You can be certain that if it goes out of sight for 1 seconds, it'll be de-spawned and your hunting skills are suddenly pretty useless then. It's basically a game of luck if you manage to keep them in sight for long enough that they won't just disappear into thin air. Same goes for enemies. You will be followed and suddenly you'll notice that they've gone quiet. Not because you defeated them, but because the game has removed them completely. It's the one thing I will say sortof ruins FC5. The lack of persistence.

    In-game silver bars currency is not a problem. Some complain about it, but really, just get the double fur perk and you'll have plenty of money. It was never a problem for me and I've pretty much maxed out my character and even buy special ammo if I feel like it. You basically only need the silver bars if you want the special-skin weapons, which was never something I cared for anyway. Let me point out that these special weapons have pretty much the same stats as the none-skinned ones, so it's not a big deal to not have them.

    But really, it's a fun game. Just don't expect it to be Skyrim or Witcher 3. This is the light-weight type open world game, where the world is there, but nothing is going on anywhere but right in front of you.    … Expand
  2. Drabolik
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    La misma fórmula de los anteriores Far cry (aunque sin estar subiendo a cada torre para desbloquear la vista del mapa) la verdad es que me gustó, el mapa de Montana es increíble (bosques, ríos, lagos, carreteras, montañas, etc) y los jefes de las áreas de mapa son bastantes peculiares. Las armas son de lo mas regular (aunque solo use Ak47 con silenciador y mira reflex) y capturar cadaLa misma fórmula de los anteriores Far cry (aunque sin estar subiendo a cada torre para desbloquear la vista del mapa) la verdad es que me gustó, el mapa de Montana es increíble (bosques, ríos, lagos, carreteras, montañas, etc) y los jefes de las áreas de mapa son bastantes peculiares. Las armas son de lo mas regular (aunque solo use Ak47 con silenciador y mira reflex) y capturar cada puesto no me presentó ningún gran reto, aún en la dificultad más difícil ( y los DLC también; excepto el de Mars porque a esos bichos no les puedes hacer headshot) pero pese a todo eso....en general lo encontré para mi, bastante disfrútale.
    PD El tema principal del menú (me refiero al soundtrack) es uno de los mas bellos que he escuchado en mi vida (y algunas canciones de los álbumes de la música del juego que sacaron)    … Expand
  3. BigPikachu
    Apr 14, 2018
    8
    The Montana landscape is beautiful; nuff said. Whether you're enjoying the serenity of fishing salmon at the embankment of a lake during sunset, or being chased off a cliff by a grizzly bear through the lush folliage of a pine forest, you will almostly certainly take a moment each time you play this game to remind yourself how virtually stunning the in-game world looks. Great gospel choralThe Montana landscape is beautiful; nuff said. Whether you're enjoying the serenity of fishing salmon at the embankment of a lake during sunset, or being chased off a cliff by a grizzly bear through the lush folliage of a pine forest, you will almostly certainly take a moment each time you play this game to remind yourself how virtually stunning the in-game world looks. Great gospel choral music and the old-school country tunes just add to the immersion.

    No game's perfect, but I think Ubisoft made a decent effort with this one. Admittingly, the gunplay choices are a bit over-simplified, the bullet physics laggy at times, and the vehicle dynamics clunky; but, to be honest, it's a needle in a haystack problem; if don't go looking for it, you probably won't notice it's a big issue.

    As for the plot, it is a bit far-fetched (and, at times, cringe-worthy), but hey, the game is called "Far Cry" for a reason; so don't be surprised when it's about a self-deluded hill-billy cult proclaming the post-apocalyptic testament as an excuse to takeover this sleepy rural Montana town, and no surprise, your job is to liberate it. But the great thing is you can do it in any order you want and at your pace. Word of advice: take time to explore the game, free roam across the sweeping landscapes and enjoy it; don't rush to tediously complete all the missions at once.

    My two cents: It's worth it. Played 48+ hours of it. Fun solo. Fun-ner with mates in co-op (albeit, servers do drop-out at busier times like Saturday night which can be infuriating). Lots of shiggles to be had. Beautiful and wonderful open world game.    … Expand
  4. onmybikedrunk
    Mar 31, 2018
    10
    I think the people complaining either A) haven't given it enough of a chance B) just hate Ubisoft no matter what or C) Aren't FC fans in general... I have been into gaming my whole life (I'm 36 now) and I am pretty honest when it comes to game reviews but in this case I have no idea where the bad reviews are coming from.

    I agree with the critic that said this was Ubisoft's best game    I think the people complaining either A) haven't given it enough of a chance B) just hate Ubisoft no matter what or C) Aren't FC fans in general... I have been into gaming my whole life (I'm 36 now) and I am pretty honest when it comes to game reviews but in this case I have no idea where the bad reviews are coming from.

    I agree with the critic that said this was Ubisoft's best game ever. It's DEFINITELY the best out of the FC series. It's like if you took everything good about Far Cry and shook it up with a bit of GTA5. I mean GTA5 is incredible and epic (almost flawless?) and pretty much in a class of its own but I see nods in this game for sure. No game has torn me away from PUBG since it was in early pre-release and this one did it! It was obvious that Ubisoft took consumer feedback into consideration in every step of this game. No more climbing towers!

    DUNIA looks amazing and barely uses any space with such a huge game, the graphics are on point, it's clearly been optimized for both the red and green team. I mean from day 1 I haven't experienced any glitches or crashes... That might even be a first with Ubisoft?

    The only downside is yes, the plot falls flat a bit at times but some of the script writing and voice acting is just over the rails hilarious (in a good way). The game has me saying WTF an awful lot! The progression system is good - you play for weapon unlocks, perk rewards and cash. Cash can buy you weapons, vehicles, and other miscellaneous (like fly fishing rods!) items early if you bank enough. There are micro-transactions but they are kinda in the background and totally not necessary to use which is how it should be. There are lots of attachments for the vast array of weapons. Overall I am really impressed!!    … Expand
  5. delaware80
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    In the evolution of Far Cry also Far Cry 5 is a masterpiece.
    Ubisoft made everything alright: great graphics, fantastic immersion, realistic sound, beautiful landscapes, refreshing story setting, perfect gameplay mechanics.
  6. Jullai
    Jul 10, 2021
    8
    Very satisfying and enjoyable gunplay and combat. The graphics are beautiful and I contrary to what many people say on here I actually enjoyed the story. The AI however is terrible and your character feels a little detached.
  7. bullet6113
    Mar 27, 2018
    8
    Some of the most fun i've had with the games mechanics in a long time. Artistically, this game is a masterpiece. From the dirt flying through the air as you drop bombs on cultists, to the wildlife of the deep forest hunting.

    Some other key elements is some of the audio work. lt is absolutely tremendous. The sound track blows me away as different tracks play through different    Some of the most fun i've had with the games mechanics in a long time. Artistically, this game is a masterpiece. From the dirt flying through the air as you drop bombs on cultists, to the wildlife of the deep forest hunting.

    Some other key elements is some of the audio work. lt is absolutely tremendous. The sound track blows me away as different tracks play through different scenarios as your gun fire echos through the forest.

    Gameplay wise, It is great. The shooting mechanics are solid and feel satisfying without overdoing it. The AI could use some work though. I found some occasions where I felt like I was dealing with GTA V AI flying off the road when I start shooting. Also the game seemed like playing on hard was a healthy medium for me because the AI have such a hard time spotting you if you're careful. Sometimes I would peek out of a bush and shoot multiple RPG's at them and they wouldn't know where it would be coming from. Although there are some drawbacks in that field, the AI still know how to flank attackers, hide in the forest and get the jump on you, and their air support... one of the biggest most exhilarating things in this game is dealing with air support. Being creative in your encounters is encouraged and usually rewarded if executed correctly.

    The CO-OP is almost a necessity when playing this game. Tackling through different bases with a friend might seem like a boring repetitive thing to do but we always had every fight go differently. Some encounters went as planned and some went very, very wrong. It is really helpful to have a friend back you up especially when **** hits the fan and they call reinforcements, shooting flares up through the air as helicopters and fighter planes rain death from above. When playing CO-OP, there is a tethering system meaning that you can only be so far from your partner otherwise you and your partner get sent back to the loading screen. There is a warning screen saying that you are too far away but when I am on air support duty and my friend is on the ground, i get that warning screen far too often and it becomes pretty annoying.

    The new perk system they introduced is ok. Nothing too crazy. Almost like it was a downgrade from Far Cry 3s perk system. This makes getting perks only rewarding from having the extra ammo slots and extra health. So what happened to crafting? Crafting is pretty much thrown away and replaced by this dumbed down perk system except there is one perk that allows you to craft explosives and other home-made goodies but thats it.

    The story of Far Cry 5 is more or less a repeat of what happened in 3 but with different characters. Some of the traditional drug trips are introduced along with other elements directly taken from the 3rd game. I dont want to spoil anything so really the only other thing I can say is that the story is VERY predictable. Almost like they didn't even try to surprise the player.

    Overall, This game is an innovative piece of artwork with solid mechanics and gameplay with a couple issues with the AI and CO-OP.

    Yes, there is micro-transactions in the game. It kind of blows my mind why they even added them in because it completely defeats the purpose of hunting/fishing in the wilderness and selling animal pelts/fish/skin for money which can be spent on having personal vehicles, weapons, and other tools. The items do not really seem inflated or influenced my the micro-transactions at all considering everything doesn't really need any hardcore grind for. It seems like the traditional shop in previous Far Crys that had shops. Its just another reason for people to just hate on this game when it doesn't need to even be there in the first place.

    I know this review is a little early but this is just my personal take on the games release so far.

    Gameplay/Mechanics: 8.5
    Story: 6.5
    Graphic Design: 9.0
    Soundtrack: 9.0
    Compatibility on PC (G4560 w/ GTX 1060 3G) I know its potato but c'mon: 7.0

    Overall: 8.0

    I will be updating this review as I play more of what the game has to offer.

    Thanks for reading :)    … Expand
  8. F7GOS
    Apr 2, 2018
    9
    Far Cry 5 for the most part can seem like its simply re-tracing the steps of it's predecessors in a new setting. Dig deeper though and you will find a lot of little changes, nips and tucks which makes this installment the most complete experience since Far Cry 2. I wont get into the plot specifics or talk about the story but it is passable if not really anything we have not seen before.Far Cry 5 for the most part can seem like its simply re-tracing the steps of it's predecessors in a new setting. Dig deeper though and you will find a lot of little changes, nips and tucks which makes this installment the most complete experience since Far Cry 2. I wont get into the plot specifics or talk about the story but it is passable if not really anything we have not seen before. The real area where the game shines is in the expended game play options and the visual presentation. It looks gorgeous even on modest hardware and is very well optimized on even cheaper hardware.

    The game is also nicely multi threaded with load being distributed fairly evenly even on a 16 thread processor. ultra settings at 1920 x 1080 and 60 fps is more than achievable with a mid range GPU ( Something like a RX 480 / 570 or GTX 1060 will have no trouble at 1080p)
    The game also uses around 3Gb of VRAM at max settings at Full HD though meaning that you may need to turn down the settings if you are running an older card with 2GB of frame buffer.

    The game world is open from the get go and is more of a sandbox - with no tower climbing to populate the map. missions and side quests are found by talking with the population of Hope County and this change alone adds to the games immersive nature. In saying that Far Cry 5 never takes itself too serious - perhaps why the story never really delves too deep into political issues - but this is all done in the name of fun.

    Which is most certainly is.

    All in all its a gorgeous game, fantastically optimized and lets you loose in a dense, opportunity full sandbox wrapped up in a story that never gets too intrusive.

    It feels larger than ever before, action moments are more frequent and the presentation is top notch.

    If you like Far Cry games you will like this. it's not a revolution but it when it gets its hook's in you.. it's Bliss.    … Expand
  9. Kallungi
    Apr 10, 2018
    8
    Bought for the gunplay weary of the story being crap. Was dissapointed a bit on the gunplay but mildly surprised for the story not being as crappy as everyone says. Blown away by the map editor for arcade. Very good concept. Also Ubisofts aim to support the life cycle of their games gives a positive feel to it.

    Pro´s + Looks very nice and runs smooth + Characters are ok, not great    Bought for the gunplay weary of the story being crap. Was dissapointed a bit on the gunplay but mildly surprised for the story not being as crappy as everyone says. Blown away by the map editor for arcade. Very good concept. Also Ubisofts aim to support the life cycle of their games gives a positive feel to it.

    Pro´s
    + Looks very nice and runs smooth
    + Characters are ok, not great but dont get on the way of immersion
    + Arcade concept really makes it interesting
    + Map editor is so sweet and approachable
    + Vehicles feel good
    + Gunplay mostly good
    + Doesn't feel as grindy as FC4
    + You dont have to hunt & craft to make yourself a wallet!
    + Fishing
    + Co-Op for story missions

    Con's
    - PC users have some BSOD issues waiting to be fix'd
    - AI needs work, seriously
    - Story could be better
    - Co-Op progression not shared like in Wildlands
    - No dialogue options for arcade characters limit the story telling    … Expand
  10. D3D11
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Besides the dull and incoherent story (Montana has NUKED? Seriously? And are you killing the good guys through the entire game?) based on Joseph Seed's alarmism (for what???), this is the second best FPS has ever been made (the first is Dying Light).

    The game mechanics is awesome, the map is incredible, both good and bad characters are awesome, the fighting, the movement are entirely first class (try to play Outer Worlds after this. You just can't.), whaddaya want more?    … Expand
  11. TLAHAN
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    One of the most immersive Games I ever played. The feeling of belonging to the sects is very impressive. Handling, Gameplay, Shooting, rewards etc. are very very good. One of my absolutely favorites!
  12. zCrYpTz-_
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a shame that people don't understand the deeper meaning of this game's magnificent storyline. It puts the whole world in another perspective. A perspective that we in the real world should consider could actually be for the better. As it's maybe how it always was supposed to be before we created what earth is today. A place we created, soon a place we destroyed. Joseph was actually trying to do the right thing. The thing no one dares to do or speak loud about. He was trying to save the human race from ourselves. Don't get me wrong, I'm not insane. But life is precious and I'm not sure we have as much time as we think we have left to appreciate this beautiful gift we've been given. Because in the end, we will all die under the same feet of our own race. Just because we didn't have faith in each other. And of the cause, the ending is supposed to hit you this way. It's simply there to make you feel stupid because all the effort you went through with killing endless amount of people who actually just tried to save us from extinction is surely something that goes against ''gods will''. Cause, in the end, Joseph turns out as the good guy when he offers redemption ''in the eyes of god'' from our sins we've made throughout the whole game. This is clearly why there's no good ending. Cause why should there be a good ending when we were the bad guys all along?… Expand
  13. itsme27
    Apr 1, 2018
    9
    By far the best far cry game to date. You are very free in the game and the villians are great..
  14. ThatOneHui
    Mar 28, 2018
    9
    This game introduces an immersive envoironment and gameplay mechanic that makes it irresistable. Unlike to some of Ubisoft’s select games, this game does not downscale in graphics and provides a very reliable optiimization for all computers. On top of that, the story is engaging and provides a unique twist to America’s political problems. All in all, great game!

    Graphics: 9.8/10 Story:    This game introduces an immersive envoironment and gameplay mechanic that makes it irresistable. Unlike to some of Ubisoft’s select games, this game does not downscale in graphics and provides a very reliable optiimization for all computers. On top of that, the story is engaging and provides a unique twist to America’s political problems. All in all, great game!

    Graphics: 9.8/10
    Story: 7.8/10
    Gameplay: 9.5/10
    Overall Effect: 9/10

    Overall Review: 9/10    … Expand
  15. Mitya64
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    Больший мир, куча сайдквестов. Добавили напарников интересных влиящих на игровой процесс. Сделали редактор персонажа, можно шмотки разные носить. Сделали систему как в вилдлендсе где нужно убивать главарей чтобы дойти до главного. Изменили систему прокачки, убрали охоту, различные убийства ближнего боя. Добавили самолеты и вертолеты, различный вид прохождения игры. Арсенал оружия сталБольший мир, куча сайдквестов. Добавили напарников интересных влиящих на игровой процесс. Сделали редактор персонажа, можно шмотки разные носить. Сделали систему как в вилдлендсе где нужно убивать главарей чтобы дойти до главного. Изменили систему прокачки, убрали охоту, различные убийства ближнего боя. Добавили самолеты и вертолеты, различный вид прохождения игры. Арсенал оружия стал скуднее, зато есть ак 47 и акм. Сюжет вообще пустой, а концовка странная. Зато есть кооп. Так же как и в 4 куча мяса и развлечения.… Expand
  16. socokid
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    LOL these reviews are hilariously terrible... (and why metacritic user scores SUCK). This is a solid, incredibly fun game. Not sure what to say. I'm over 40 hours in and still have a lot to go, but I'm having a dang blast.

    I usually choose a helicopter pilot and the plane pilot as my companions. Death from above while I take 'em out on the ground. There are so many different ways to lay    LOL these reviews are hilariously terrible... (and why metacritic user scores SUCK). This is a solid, incredibly fun game. Not sure what to say. I'm over 40 hours in and still have a lot to go, but I'm having a dang blast.

    I usually choose a helicopter pilot and the plane pilot as my companions. Death from above while I take 'em out on the ground. There are so many different ways to lay your path of vengeful destruction upon these crazies.

    BACK TO THE GAME    … Expand
  17. Layklant
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    I am laughing at everyone who rates this game under 8. Wow... Man, are you sad in the real life or what? I have a blast playing this game with my friends. We are laughing like hell, the graphics are epic, the plot is good, the sounds are godly, vehicles handling is awesome. You can laugh at me because I rate this game 10, but I think it deserves it! Good Job Ubisoft Montréal/Toronto.I am laughing at everyone who rates this game under 8. Wow... Man, are you sad in the real life or what? I have a blast playing this game with my friends. We are laughing like hell, the graphics are epic, the plot is good, the sounds are godly, vehicles handling is awesome. You can laugh at me because I rate this game 10, but I think it deserves it! Good Job Ubisoft Montréal/Toronto. Thanks for the game!… Expand
  18. ensonar
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I ever played. Very vibrant and beautiful graphics, amazing storyline and great music I bought after and now listening it at work.
  19. morpheus_7081
    Mar 27, 2018
    9
    An excellent game. I had my doubts about Ubisoft but this and AC origins has restored my confidence in them. I only have one gripe with this game. I have mentioned it below.

    PROS: Absolutely gorgeous game. Great selection of weapons and vehicles. Interesting story and great villain. Does not require grinding unlike AC Origins. Tons of stuff to do in the open world. Map is open    An excellent game. I had my doubts about Ubisoft but this and AC origins has restored my confidence in them. I only have one gripe with this game. I have mentioned it below.

    PROS:
    Absolutely gorgeous game.
    Great selection of weapons and vehicles.
    Interesting story and great villain.
    Does not require grinding unlike AC Origins.
    Tons of stuff to do in the open world.
    Map is open from the start which means you can complete the game at your own pace.
    Stealth is done well.
    Not that many bugs. The rest will be dealt with in future patches, hopefully.
    Don't need to craft equipment or syringes.
    Unlimited loot carrying capacity.

    CONS:
    Enemies keep spawning everywhere. Not that they're difficult to kill but I just want to drive for 2 minutes without being chased by angry cultists.    … Expand
  20. stew_cee23
    Apr 2, 2018
    9
    People who expect a good story from Far Cry games do not understand this franchise, the stories have NEVER been the attraction: it's all about the engaging environment, fantastic gameplay/combat mechanics, and high audio/video production values (which this game does exceedingly well). Playing Far Cry for the story is like watching a Stallone action movie expecting a complex plot andPeople who expect a good story from Far Cry games do not understand this franchise, the stories have NEVER been the attraction: it's all about the engaging environment, fantastic gameplay/combat mechanics, and high audio/video production values (which this game does exceedingly well). Playing Far Cry for the story is like watching a Stallone action movie expecting a complex plot and Oscar-level performances.… Expand
  21. heyedwin
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    I hated the ending and the alternate ending as well. The east egg ending cost $60. But all in all, I enjoyed every minute I spent in "Hope County" Montana. The ending is a hey maker to the face, but it's one that I welcome.
  22. rattus_norwegic
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    I know the basic rules about taste and opinions and all that, but honestly, the users giving 0's, 1's and 2's to this game are just impossible to take seriously. I mean, really? Personally, this is the Far Cry game that I have been waiting for. I couldn't care less about the main story, but I actually don't mind, and that speaks volumes. Because that's basically what defines a true sandboxI know the basic rules about taste and opinions and all that, but honestly, the users giving 0's, 1's and 2's to this game are just impossible to take seriously. I mean, really? Personally, this is the Far Cry game that I have been waiting for. I couldn't care less about the main story, but I actually don't mind, and that speaks volumes. Because that's basically what defines a true sandbox game in the first place. And as far as sandboxes go, FC5 is one of the best, if not *the* best that I've ever been in. If you enjoy free-roaming and tons of content, then there's probably no better game out there.… Expand
  23. dadlefish
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    [Giving this game a 10 instead of the deserved 9, to counter all the know-nothing haters]

    I'm 50 hours into the game, and I'd say I'm about 60% into the campaign, with a LOT more to do beyond that. I'm going to play the game for at least 100 more. Here's why. Simply walking in Hope County is AMAZING. The level of immersion, the beautiful surrounding, the living and breathing    [Giving this game a 10 instead of the deserved 9, to counter all the know-nothing haters]

    I'm 50 hours into the game, and I'd say I'm about 60% into the campaign, with a LOT more to do beyond that. I'm going to play the game for at least 100 more. Here's why.

    Simply walking in Hope County is AMAZING. The level of immersion, the beautiful surrounding, the living and breathing environment is everything I could have hoped for within an open world game. I'm even enjoying fishing, which I thought I wouldn't care for.

    There's plenty to be done, but I think the best way to do it is to just stroll around the map, reach places you haven't been before, and tackle the nearest objective - be it a prepper stash looking to be uncovered, a cult outpost to liberate, a story mission or just the occasional civilian that's about to be killed unless you save them. This is immersion at its best, and the design decisions Ubisoft had made into the game are nothing short of spectacular.

    There are a few cons to the game, however, which is why I mentioned it deserves a 9. First of all, the story lacks the depth I would expect from such a setting; There's no emotional attachment to any of the characters - not really; And there are quite a few bugs - some graphics glitches and some audio problems around your guns for hire talking between them. But despite all that, I'm having a total blast.

    I found many of the hating comments so hilarious that I have to react -
    1. "This is like Far Cry N" - DUH. What did you expect? To get Uncharted 4? If you don't like the Far Cry franchise, don't buy this game. It's better than the rest of them in terms of how the open world is set, and it's worse than some of them in terms of story. That's all.
    2. "Game is too easy" - I don't find it extremely easy on the Hard difficulty, but this isn't Dark Souls. This is not the same genre, simply put.
    3. "There's no direction" - Unbelievable. This is not CoD. This is an open world game. The whole idea is not to have a direction, but to make your own story.

    I could go on and on, but this is ridiculous. You should buy this game - it's awesome. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going back to ruining Joseph Seed's day.    … Expand
  24. VikingProducer
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    The most amazing game I played in the last years.

    Cant believe ppl are complaining about it, the story is good and the game is amazing.

    Played for more than 50 hours.

    Cya
  25. naxilo
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    Not a bad entry into the Far cry family. Fun with plenty to do and best played with a friend. Props to Ubisoft for making a down to earth game featuring montana.
  26. rremmy72
    Feb 9, 2019
    8
    Pros: Game is a lot of fun, graphics are beautiful, helicopter is awesome, sniping is great.

    Cons: Repetitive, inescapable captures with the "prove yourself" obstacle course/shooting drills. After 4 times i'm sick of it. Uninstalling.
  27. Thexder
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    This is more or less what you expect from a modern open world game -- while most of the game is just ok, once in a while you get these moments of chaotic emergent action which you want to tell other people about. My favorite moment was an attempt to clear a roadblock setup by cultists; while I was setting myself up to stealthily kill them one by one, a few resistance fighters showed upThis is more or less what you expect from a modern open world game -- while most of the game is just ok, once in a while you get these moments of chaotic emergent action which you want to tell other people about. My favorite moment was an attempt to clear a roadblock setup by cultists; while I was setting myself up to stealthily kill them one by one, a few resistance fighters showed up from nowhere and turned the whole thing into a chaotic firefight. More cultists arrived, and the fight became tense, when suddenly ***a runaway moose decided to flip a truck*** which then exploded near my enemies turning everything into a fiery nightmare. Anyway, the roadblock was gone... ok, it was replaced by a cemetery of charred vehicles which still blocked the road, but, hey, all the cultists were gone, mission accomplished! :D

    The game has tons of interesting systems: there are grappling mechanics, ziplines, cars, trucks, boats, planes, helicopters, pets... You can even go fishing, and the world is beautifully rendered with its forests, mountains, rivers and lakes. And your companions, your enemies, random passersby, animals, water, all these things interact in interesting ways. Cougars hunt for deer and are ran over by ATVs, independently from what you are doing, but you still have enough control of the action to find the whole thing pleasant.

    Well, with a few exceptions: there are a few instances where the game interrupts whatever you are doing to start a story mission even when you do not want it. These moments are very annoying (especially because the story missions which follow feel quite bland), but are very few and are not enough to turn this into a bad game.

    I also found the villains underwhelming; they have lots of lines, but they do not reveal much of their characters beyond "we are deranged cultists, each one of us defined by a single character trait which features in every single line we say". Even the main villain has long speeches that felt a bit repetitive and which weren't that interesting to me.

    Also, the game is slightly bloated with dull missions and collectibles. Well, at least you can buy maps which show the collectible's locations, and I must admit that the world is beautiful to explore... but I wish games did not have so many of these menial tasks which we players which are slightly OCD never manage to leave aside. Oh, and fishing with the mouse is way too cumbersome -- if you want to fish, use a controller (still boring, but at least doable).

    A final negative point is the fact that you MUST use Ubisoft Connect on top of Steam to run this. Isn't one piece of DRM enough?

    But, all in all, I had lots of fun with the 50hs I spent with this. Score: 84/100.    … Expand
  28. bemused
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    An engaging plot that avoids the usual purple-hair clichés. Well-developed NPCs with real character. A beautiful open-world that encourages skipping through the woods picking herbs and killing bears - just like the glory days of Skyrim. A well thought-out PC interface rather than the usual FisherPrice console ports.

    FC5 feels like a breath of fresh air after a glut of crappy    An engaging plot that avoids the usual purple-hair clichés. Well-developed NPCs with real character. A beautiful open-world that encourages skipping through the woods picking herbs and killing bears - just like the glory days of Skyrim. A well thought-out PC interface rather than the usual FisherPrice console ports.

    FC5 feels like a breath of fresh air after a glut of crappy cookie-cutter console ports.    … Expand
  29. Kanazawa
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    I've tried far cry before and I didn't enjoy it (3). Mostly because I typically don't enjoy open world games. The difference is? Coop throughout the story. The game is EXTREMELY enjoyable when you have a friend to play with. Sections I'm sure as hell I'd be frustrated with end up being hilarious when there's someone there that could just revive you and negate the dumb death.

    Atmosphere    I've tried far cry before and I didn't enjoy it (3). Mostly because I typically don't enjoy open world games. The difference is? Coop throughout the story. The game is EXTREMELY enjoyable when you have a friend to play with. Sections I'm sure as hell I'd be frustrated with end up being hilarious when there's someone there that could just revive you and negate the dumb death.

    Atmosphere and music are beautiful and I LOVE how they handled the villains.    … Expand
  30. RomperStomper
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    They forgot to add physics. What happened in the last 10 years? How is it possible FC2 has better physics than 2018 game?! Only if HD textures made a good game. Alas no. That's consolisation for you.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 13, 2018
    60
    Far Cry 5 is a nice and funny FPS that you’ll enjoy most in co-op. The well-proven concept would deserve a rejuvenation and adding a story that is adequate to the rest of the game. [Issue#285]
  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 6, 2018
    80
    This fresh take on the Far Cry franchise is clearly visible content-wise, but a tad more discrete on the style. If you're not bothered by the slightly repetitive formula, you'll enjoy the many strengths of this episode.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Apr 30, 2018
    73
    Far Cry 5 doesn’t propel the series forward — it just refines all of its elements and relegates the infamous towers to the dustbin of history. So if you‘re allergic to open worlds from Ubisoft, don’t say I didn’t warn you. But if you’re eager to meet new wacky characters, complete dozens of missions and enjoy the sights, welcome to Hope County, sinners!
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