Far Cry 5

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 2111 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. cyberjonesy
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    How this game gets a lower score then cyberpunk2077 is just mond blowing. just shows how the game review industry is corrupted. This game is very well made, the graphics are outstanding and run on my old gtx970 rig at high with high frame rates. the optimization is really good. compare to cyberpunk and you will see what im talking about. The story is good and engaging but the cherry on topHow this game gets a lower score then cyberpunk2077 is just mond blowing. just shows how the game review industry is corrupted. This game is very well made, the graphics are outstanding and run on my old gtx970 rig at high with high frame rates. the optimization is really good. compare to cyberpunk and you will see what im talking about. The story is good and engaging but the cherry on top for this game is its price ! You get a lot more bang for your buck playing this game than cp2077... 10 for me, I spent my holidays have loads and loads of fun with this game, I can only recommend it.… Expand
  5. gyigyo2
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Far Cry5 is the best far Cry game what made, the story of characters even made ME a cold hearted manI nearly cried, its way better than Far cry 3 was in EVERY ASPECT! The endings was great, something new finally not a easily predicted game like far cry 3 was, the main protagonist is great finally we can chose between female,male somewhat unique in this gaming industry that theFar Cry5 is the best far Cry game what made, the story of characters even made ME a cold hearted manI nearly cried, its way better than Far cry 3 was in EVERY ASPECT! The endings was great, something new finally not a easily predicted game like far cry 3 was, the main protagonist is great finally we can chose between female,male somewhat unique in this gaming industry that the protagonists Is silent, this way I can more enjoy the game, like everything happens to me.The only things I hated about this game was the LAME AI, and animal killings, it was lame missions, and uninteresting and game.bugs.

    pros:
    - STORY
    -Characters
    -Music
    -Gameplay
    -endings

    Cons:
    -Bugs
    - Animal killing missions was So LAME!    … Expand
  6. rootz
    May 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing that some people whining about a minimap or call this booring . Better then kill yoursellf because if you dont like far Cry 5 . Than you just a spoiled baby . Thats it . FU homo,s
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. m1KESTRUTT3R
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    This game is loads of fun, lots to do in the game world. Theres an added quality to the far cry francise just makes the game feel fresh again. Im Spending loads of time on this game its quite addictive and thats just doing free roam and side quests. Only done a few missions so far.
    The begging opening scenematics of the game intro is fantastic, really can't fault that.
  11. a999666s
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    Best game ever. Graphics, atmosphere, coop, music so cool. Add more hardcore gunfights in far cry 6 and will be better
  12. 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
  13. Hoegaardener70
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    Cannnot believe the user reviews I am reading here. I had so much fun exploring the countryside, siding with bears, climbing mountains, exploring dozens of mini stories. I played 42 hours and enjoyed every minute of it. Graphics are great, gunplay is solid and the world very immersive. The story is not as cool as FC3 but still enjoyable, especially the ending.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. IsAl
    Dec 24, 2019
    10
    Interesting and fun to play! Beautiful surroundings. Great sound. Joint passage. Got a lot of fun playing this game!
  17. alpharaine
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Incredible graphics, great combat, huge amount of content, and an interesting story. How are people upset at this?
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. Gr1mr34p3r
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. I don't really get all the negative Reviews. As for the criticism I agree that the AI can be improved and storywise it might have been better to stick to a named character...

    Other than that FarCry 5 is an absolute blast to play. The shooting mechanics have been changed massively compared to the previous games. Weapon ballistics make the game much more realistic    This game is amazing. I don't really get all the negative Reviews. As for the criticism I agree that the AI can be improved and storywise it might have been better to stick to a named character...

    Other than that FarCry 5 is an absolute blast to play. The shooting mechanics have been changed massively compared to the previous games. Weapon ballistics make the game much more realistic and the gunplay way more satisfying. This in combination with the improved hunting mechanics alone allowed me to enjoy hours of roaming in the gorgeous setting of Hope County, Montana without following the main quest.

    There is a lot of stuff to do in the campaign and in my opinion the story and side missions are quite varied and fun. I really enjoy the new exploration focus and the removal of the minimap.

    Visually this must be one of the best looking games that I've played lately.    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. DarkBee
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    Buying Far Cry, you always know what you get - a quality shooter in a beautiful open world with a simple storyline and a colorful villain. The games of the series have not changed much since the time of Far Cry 2, but they are selling perfectly. Players are happy with everything - in the general mass only a few with each new part are indignant that one Far Cry from the other is supposedlyBuying Far Cry, you always know what you get - a quality shooter in a beautiful open world with a simple storyline and a colorful villain. The games of the series have not changed much since the time of Far Cry 2, but they are selling perfectly. Players are happy with everything - in the general mass only a few with each new part are indignant that one Far Cry from the other is supposedly not distinguish. Games are really similar, it's logical, the series has its own niche, even its genre, in which there is no competition today. Therefore, I will not again raspinatsya on this topic, and I will not reduce the Far Cry 5 assessment for the fact that it is similar to Far Cry 4. I'd rather focus on what is good and new in the game. This time we go to Hope County, Montana - the northern state on the border with Canada. A picturesque peaceful place with clear lakes, dazzlingly beautiful mountains and forests. Here there are plenty of wild places where time flows slowly, and people live a simple village life. But, of course, with the typical American features: checkered sleeveless jackets, crumpled baseball caps, shotguns in pickup trucks and oversized patriotism in the heads.

    Visual coloring Far Cry 5 works on the top ten. The nature of virtual Montana hits the heart - this is one of the most beautiful games this year, and in our time it's hard to surprise the picture. It is pointless to describe this. Mountain rivers, wheat fields and impenetrable coniferous forests are perfectly combined with well-maintained farms, pastures and tiny towns, creating an incredibly cozy, warm atmosphere. Even despite the GTA-chaos.

    And it's not so much in technology, as in the scrupulous manual work of the authors of the game - for all these years Ubisoft still got a hand and learned how to make worthy, sticky open worlds. The finest elaboration here in everything - from natural species, to interiors and the installation of street lamps. Far Cry 5 is very nice to watch. Always. It's nice to listen to it, because the game performed perfectly on three sides: an excellent sound design, an excellent original soundtrack from Dan Romer and a crazy selection of licensed tracks - the best punk playlist in games since the times, probably FlatOut 2. My rating Far Cry 5 10 | 10    … Expand
  23. strongchong00
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    I honestly have no idea what all the negative reviewers are talking about. Everyone I know loves this game, and I absolutely love this game as well. If you are a fan of the previous Far Cry games, you will absolutely eat this one up. Freaking. Awesome.
  24. mcbeer
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    A game that puts you in rural Montana, surrounded by gun-toting, patriotic, doomsday prepping rednecks, fighting against an evil cult. Sign me up! 10/10.
  25. shishkaveli
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    90 % of the people here haven't played the game, because most of them say the game mechanics are identical to far cry 3,4,primal and they are all lying. The game has different mechanics, good accuracy (the people who say accuracy sucks cant really play the game), the story is meh but as a person who has a real life and prefers to live in it instead of videogames i would say the gameplay90 % of the people here haven't played the game, because most of them say the game mechanics are identical to far cry 3,4,primal and they are all lying. The game has different mechanics, good accuracy (the people who say accuracy sucks cant really play the game), the story is meh but as a person who has a real life and prefers to live in it instead of videogames i would say the gameplay makes it up to you. Extremely funny game, and after the latest patch the AI is much better. If you are a Far Cry fan you will like this game definetely… Expand
  26. TheHainDit
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I love this game. Best game ever. Thank you Ubisoft for this game! Soundtrack 10, graphics 10, gameplay 10.
  27. playa0789
    May 12, 2018
    10
    a few bugs but the gameplay story and everything was fun through out i 100%ed the game i hear alot of complaints about the ending but i for one disagree and think the ending was **** great there is a lot of chaos so i would recommend doing more of the side missions after you do the main story for a region when it is alot calmer i like how they did that it makes sense the guns for hire wasa few bugs but the gameplay story and everything was fun through out i 100%ed the game i hear alot of complaints about the ending but i for one disagree and think the ending was **** great there is a lot of chaos so i would recommend doing more of the side missions after you do the main story for a region when it is alot calmer i like how they did that it makes sense the guns for hire was really fun i enjoyed being able to switch out characters plus trying to revive them to avoid the death timer on them was a fun mechanic this was the best far cry in my opinion… Expand
  28. kazim22
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Great game with really stunning graphics. The plot was quiet interesting. The shooting and combat was excellent. Optimization was well.

    9.5/10 from my side.
  29. CandyHoarder
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    Amazing game, great graphics and storyline! I waited for it so much after Farcry 4!!!
  30. Falcon_King
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    Throughout the game experience, beginning of the game, there is not practically innovation from the Far Cry 3 and 4 releases, missions are repetitive and boring, and after fulfilling it achievements you do not experience any gratification, it…
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#84 Best PC Game of 2018
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#6 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
78

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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