Far Cry Primal

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  1. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    This and FC3 are my fav in the series. While I love FC3 for Vass and the amazing island vibes, this is another story. I always wanted a game taking place in this time period and I've got what I wanted. Loved the vibe, the places, the story, the music, everything. It was an amazing experience and someday I'll replay this one. Now to quote Soulfly... back to the primitive! Pickens approves it!
  2. Mahdiar
    Jun 4, 2016
    8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 10
    Story : 6
    Sound : 8
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    Overall : 8
  3. vault2wasteland
    Feb 15, 2017
    9
    I absolutely loved this game. I had no intention of playing it because I was used to using an assault rifle in FC4 but then I saw a glowing review on Good Game and gave it a chance. I love the constant search for crafting materials, I like the enemy tribe design, I loved being able to tame animals to accompany you and scare off enemies, the owl was awesome for taking over outposts andI absolutely loved this game. I had no intention of playing it because I was used to using an assault rifle in FC4 but then I saw a glowing review on Good Game and gave it a chance. I love the constant search for crafting materials, I like the enemy tribe design, I loved being able to tame animals to accompany you and scare off enemies, the owl was awesome for taking over outposts and bonfires without even setting foot in them. The environment design was brilliant, I almost never got stuck wandering around the base of a hill with no way up, there are slopes and grappling hook points everywhere. Only problem was the Izala final boss was a pain in the butt to kill. I've replayed this game twice and I now don't even bother with her because it's not fun for me. The Udam boss was no problem but with her it was just attack, take out reinforcements, repeat, to the point where you have hardly any resources left to make weapons. Aside from that, this was one of my favourite games to add to my replay roster. If you don't like collecting, crafting, taming and taking out outposts then this is probably not the game for you… Expand
  4. Cyrano
    Jul 9, 2016
    9
    An excellent game for those with an "average" hardware.
    I'm getting 56-65 fps on full quality and the game runs very smoothly. With the same Pc I only got 18 fps on "Ark: Survival Evolved".
    About the game mechanics, I find them very fun.But yes, it's mainly a "hunting" game. For me the biggest con is the lack of a multiplayer mode. Would recomend this game for anyone interested on a    An excellent game for those with an "average" hardware.
    I'm getting 56-65 fps on full quality and the game runs very smoothly. With the same Pc I only got 18 fps on "Ark: Survival Evolved".
    About the game mechanics, I find them very fun.But yes, it's mainly a "hunting" game.
    For me the biggest con is the lack of a multiplayer mode.
    Would recomend this game for anyone interested on a really inmersive survival experience.    … Expand
  5. CCC78
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    PS: This rating is by 2016 standards.

    Story: 5/10
    Gameplay: 8.7/10
    Graphics: 9/10
    Open World: 8/10
    Enjoyability: 8.5/10
    Conclusion: 8/10
  6. benke
    Jan 11, 2017
    8
    I was surprised by this game, all games in the series has been Ok, besides no 1 which was the **** But this is actually kind of original, they eliminated most of the annoying **** and the graphics are good. The game itself is cool as hell, way better than expected as i said. If u do fps and such, i recommend at least trying it. If youre not hooked within 30 mins you wont be either =) But iI was surprised by this game, all games in the series has been Ok, besides no 1 which was the **** But this is actually kind of original, they eliminated most of the annoying **** and the graphics are good. The game itself is cool as hell, way better than expected as i said. If u do fps and such, i recommend at least trying it. If youre not hooked within 30 mins you wont be either =) But i think u will. All that matters is if this game is worth your time or not, and i say it is.… Expand
  7. MusclePig
    Jun 16, 2019
    8
    I don't get the negative reviews, I'm having a blast. Don't get it for the story, though.
  8. Atyne
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    The last good Far Cry. I don't understand why it's so low-rated on Metacritic. Great game overall. Very atmospheric, the gameplay is fun, the story is ok. It's not as great as FC3 and 4, mainly because there are no guns. You're fighting mostly with sticks, stones, arrows, spears which I understand is not as fun as rifles. I also don't like the owl mechanic - could be just optional X-rayThe last good Far Cry. I don't understand why it's so low-rated on Metacritic. Great game overall. Very atmospheric, the gameplay is fun, the story is ok. It's not as great as FC3 and 4, mainly because there are no guns. You're fighting mostly with sticks, stones, arrows, spears which I understand is not as fun as rifles. I also don't like the owl mechanic - could be just optional X-ray vision instead. And there were also some technical issues with saving and one level crashing without V-sync.… Expand
  9. techfrizzy
    May 28, 2021
    8
    Can someone please explain to me why people are so eager to s* all over this game?

    In all honesty I don't really see what's to hate about it. Sure, it is a bit of a grind and the events might feel repetitive at times but, really? Is that enough to warrant a game this large a 0-5 score? There's so much that I love; The graphics, the landscapes and unique villians. Primal had me    Can someone please explain to me why people are so eager to s* all over this game?

    In all honesty I don't really see what's to hate about it. Sure, it is a bit of a grind and the events might feel repetitive at times but, really? Is that enough to warrant a game this large a 0-5 score? There's so much that I love; The graphics, the landscapes and unique villians.

    Primal had me gripped heavy to my screen trying to understand all that the world had to offer. I loved taming animals and riding them around. I loved running and seeing the wildlife. I think that people expected some intense gameplay like other titles in the series but instead were met with something I felt was more down to earth.

    Remains one of my favourites in the series and I doubt that'll change anytime soon.    … Expand
  10. JDM90
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    An absolutely fantastic game, loving the setting, loving the gameplay, looks stunning, runs flawlessy on my 980gtx. I can understand why some folk will say it's the same ole' and it is to an extent but no more so that most other game series and when it's this much fun who cares.
  11. jerubedo
    Mar 1, 2016
    9
    Far Cry: Primal is AWESOME so far! Firstly, from a technical point of view, the game is running great: a steady 60 FPS with no dips on a 970 (and on my other rig with a Titan X) at ultra preset. The graphics look good, a small upgrade over Far Cry 4, and for those with monitors in a 16:10 ratio, GOOD NEWS: they FINALLY support it correctly - no more black bars at the top and bottom!Far Cry: Primal is AWESOME so far! Firstly, from a technical point of view, the game is running great: a steady 60 FPS with no dips on a 970 (and on my other rig with a Titan X) at ultra preset. The graphics look good, a small upgrade over Far Cry 4, and for those with monitors in a 16:10 ratio, GOOD NEWS: they FINALLY support it correctly - no more black bars at the top and bottom!

    From a gameplay perspective controls feel smooth, combat is tight, and the mission setup is very good. The game seems to focus heavily on hunting, at least so far, and that's fun to me. Getting an animal companion is fun as well. I already tamed a dire wolf and commanding him to kill an unwitting Udam is just a blast. I also appreciate that there are some animals you just don't mess with right away or you WILL die. It adds an element of "holy crap, run" to the game. The AI is spot on for the cavemen (Udam) as well. They aren't terrribly smart, but they ARE cavemen, so it works with the immersion. Crafting has been heavily refined from Far Cry 4 and it feels far more useful this time around. Building a village and raising a population also feels highly rewarding becuase as the population grows and the village becomes more complex, they will actually work for you and produce much needed goods that translate to weapon upgrades and items.

    Finally, one of the most impressive aspects of the game for me so far is the use of sounds. It is completely immersive and makes me feel like I am indeed right in the middle of the wilds during the stone age. Everything from the crackling of wood as it burns, to the sounds of birds in the not-so-far distance, to the cry of a lone wolf in the far distance, to the sound of wild dogs gnawing on a fresh kill just brings you into the world and keeps you there.

    Anyway, all in all, GREAT so far! Get it, play it, enjoy it! Right now I'd say it's an 8.5/10 and if the story turns out to be good: 9/10.    … Expand
  12. Phear
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    PC version:
    AMD graphics card
    Ultra graphics settings 60 fps no performance issues Graphics = Great Story-line (so far) = great Sound = good Game play = good Lots of stuff to craft lots of upgrades to do for your cave Lots of skills to level up on similar with previous FarCry games Why so much negative reviews? Well they probably don't even have the game and just hate    PC version:
    AMD graphics card
    Ultra graphics settings
    60 fps
    no performance issues

    Graphics = Great
    Story-line (so far) = great
    Sound = good
    Game play = good

    Lots of stuff to craft
    lots of upgrades to do for your cave
    Lots of skills to level up on similar with previous FarCry games

    Why so much negative reviews? Well they probably don't even have the game and just hate Ubisoft. I mean come on! Look what they are saying. "boring"? "Ugly"? LMAO!    … Expand
  13. Steven15ify
    Mar 1, 2016
    4
    Kinda boring after a while, always grinding for stuff and there is a lack of weapons in my opinion. Anyone who says this is a great game is an idiot and you should check out his other reviews. One guy gave Star Wars Battlefront a 9. Of course that guy is going to love this one.
  14. mmihajlovic
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    Man this game is AWESOME. It's Fry Cry but extended in such a nice way. You have a whole lot more skills to use, the world is so full of life, and I'm loving the story. Very good Ubisoft, very good!
  15. Valkilrie
    Mar 1, 2016
    9
    I owned this on the PS4 and traded it in to purchase it on PC. I was impressed with the graphics on the PS4, it being a console, but the PC is incredible. If you have the ability to run on Ultra you will enjoy the experience.

    Some will say this is a re skin. So what? I mean you get to play as a caveman and have a pet sabertooth tiger. Not to mention your owl that can wreck havoc all    I owned this on the PS4 and traded it in to purchase it on PC. I was impressed with the graphics on the PS4, it being a console, but the PC is incredible. If you have the ability to run on Ultra you will enjoy the experience.

    Some will say this is a re skin. So what? I mean you get to play as a caveman and have a pet sabertooth tiger. Not to mention your owl that can wreck havoc all on it's own.

    I have played all of the Far Cry series. It has been a wild ride. Primal is my favorite in the series. This won't be everyone's favorite. I might be on a limb all by myself on this review. I played since it was released tonight and just stopped to write this review after 4 hours straight of enjoyment.    … Expand
  16. Avadon
    Mar 3, 2016
    3
    Before I started writing this, I saw a Reddit post about the fact that FC4 and Primal use the same world map. It's literally identical, they just modded it, and the games supposedly don't even take place in the same continent. I didn't notice this while playing, and that's not a damning factor on its own, but it speaks volumes about the mentality with which the devs made this game. PrimalBefore I started writing this, I saw a Reddit post about the fact that FC4 and Primal use the same world map. It's literally identical, they just modded it, and the games supposedly don't even take place in the same continent. I didn't notice this while playing, and that's not a damning factor on its own, but it speaks volumes about the mentality with which the devs made this game. Primal is a FC4 spinoff in an interesting setting, but with most of the features missing.

    If you remember the FC4 missions where you have a tiger and you tell it to attack things, that's basically the entirety of Primal. Ubisoft do like taking parts of games that players found interesting and expanding on them, which is great. The problem is that they didn't expand on anything here. The tiger missions in FC4 lasted as long as they should without overstaying their welcome, and in no way can they support an entire game on their own. Not without adding a LOT of other gameplay. And no, that DOESN'T mean just padding and busywork, Ubisoft.

    I can't recommend Primal to anyone at full price. I would only recommend this at 50% sale, and again only to people who have already played FC3 and 4, want more, AND have a high tolerance for busywork. At least Blood Dragon had its own map.    … Expand
  17. inkblowout
    Mar 1, 2016
    2
    Honestly it's becoming at that point where the Far Cry series are going to be milked out like the Assassin Creed series. Releasing a new game Far Cry game every year until Ubisoft loses money. That's what Far Cry has become now... a game which it's only purpose is going to be bench marked for computer rigs rather then just playing the game. Far Cry Primal does steer away away from theirHonestly it's becoming at that point where the Far Cry series are going to be milked out like the Assassin Creed series. Releasing a new game Far Cry game every year until Ubisoft loses money. That's what Far Cry has become now... a game which it's only purpose is going to be bench marked for computer rigs rather then just playing the game. Far Cry Primal does steer away away from their traditional story like from 1-4 but introduces a pre historic era of games. But it doesn't seem to work. There is nothing interesting about this game, it's not memorable, even the gameplay mechanics feel all the same. Shame on you Ubisoft... this is nothing more than a cash grab.

    This game will be forgotten in a few months, maybe even a few weeks. The only time people will use this game is for bench marking purposes and not for the actual story. Same that the franchise has come to this. This had a lot of potential.    … Expand
  18. clarky
    Mar 1, 2016
    0
    So Far Cry in its day, was a technical innovator. 2004 I think, and it was pretty good, 2-3-4 notches above anything available graphically at the time. "Can your new GPU handle Far Cry on max??". Since there, the game died, then, its corpse was beaten and humiliated with each release. This one is looking at the brown grass stain of that original game and Ubisoft are still trying toSo Far Cry in its day, was a technical innovator. 2004 I think, and it was pretty good, 2-3-4 notches above anything available graphically at the time. "Can your new GPU handle Far Cry on max??". Since there, the game died, then, its corpse was beaten and humiliated with each release. This one is looking at the brown grass stain of that original game and Ubisoft are still trying to flog it. Bad game, nothing special, nothing memorable, nothing innovative. Just software with a licence to scrape some coin to be seen to pretend to be a game. Ubisoft is on their last warning then I am never buying a game from them again.… Expand
  19. bellerophon
    Mar 1, 2016
    3
    A very "meh" Game on the overall, but a really bad "Far Cry" game. Everything that was fun in FC3-4 has now been taken away (taking outposts stealthly or with massive explosions), and they kust kept the most boring and uninteresting part i.e. collecting things and bad basic crafting along with bad CQC fights with animals...WOW
    Nothing new, this is the same game ever and ever, for those    A very "meh" Game on the overall, but a really bad "Far Cry" game. Everything that was fun in FC3-4 has now been taken away (taking outposts stealthly or with massive explosions), and they kust kept the most boring and uninteresting part i.e. collecting things and bad basic crafting along with bad CQC fights with animals...WOW
    Nothing new, this is the same game ever and ever, for those who never played a FC game you should buy FC3 for a few bucks instead and get the same experience.
    Many problems with the firewall with Steam version, bad optimization (memory leak), and absolutely no difference with the sh...y console versions.
    NOT recommended for the moment, wait for a sale.    … Expand
  20. shamon
    Mar 1, 2016
    1
    boring ,worst far cry in the series............................................................................................................................
  21. Scantid
    Mar 1, 2016
    0
    Boooooooring...... .
  22. jarvitom
    Nov 15, 2021
    8
    Despite everyone else I really liked this game, no other game plays in this era, relatable story, gameplay was OK too.
  23. sirek
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    niceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  24. Elliottdavide
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    Game is quite fun although some systems / tasks can get quite repetitive.

    Dont let the lack of guns dissuade you, combat can be an absolute blast!
  25. zihan90
    Nov 30, 2021
    10
    অসাধারন ফারক্রাই প্রাইমাল।
    অনুগ্রহ করে, এই গেমের সিক্যুয়াল তৈরি করুন।
  26. Dreddmartyr
    Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Fan boys cry and complain about this and rate it poorly because they have too much bias based on previous titles. I love when a franchise creates something unique and provides a fresh new world with the loved formula people enjoy. No other developer has done a caveman themed FPS game before and hasn't after this so this game is a gorgeous display of ingenuity.
    Don't play this for a Far    Fan boys cry and complain about this and rate it poorly because they have too much bias based on previous titles. I love when a franchise creates something unique and provides a fresh new world with the loved formula people enjoy. No other developer has done a caveman themed FPS game before and hasn't after this so this game is a gorgeous display of ingenuity.
    Don't play this for a Far Cry experience, or you'll disappoint yourself. Play this for an ancient civilisation story RPG experience and you'll be delightfully satisfied.    … Expand
  27. zaninif
    Sep 1, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a good game, specially if you get it on sale. The graphics are amazing, and the fact that you can tame and ride animals is refreshing. The game has a solid gameplay, but the quests, like on other Far Cry installments, are a bit repetitive.… Expand
  28. cyberjonesy
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    This game is tons of fun ! Try the survival mode if you really want to get into it. The graphics are amazing and run on high with my old setup gtx 970. The optimization of this game is incredible. Really cool locations with breathtaking views in this prehistoric paradise. The story is simple but it is compelling and I love the Neanderthals language. They put a lot of effort in this gameThis game is tons of fun ! Try the survival mode if you really want to get into it. The graphics are amazing and run on high with my old setup gtx 970. The optimization of this game is incredible. Really cool locations with breathtaking views in this prehistoric paradise. The story is simple but it is compelling and I love the Neanderthals language. They put a lot of effort in this game and it shows. The cherry on top is the price, for what you get this game is unbeatable as bang for your bucks !… Expand
  29. frankielee
    May 27, 2020
    8
    As gameplay I think 8 is a bit too much for this game as it is basically the same far cry 3 I've played a while ago and did not enjoy much. FC gets to be too repetitive after a while and this game was no different.

    What deserves a huge applause is, I think, the level of accuracy the developers achieved while sending us back 12000 years ago, at the dawn of mankind. I'm a bit    As gameplay I think 8 is a bit too much for this game as it is basically the same far cry 3 I've played a while ago and did not enjoy much. FC gets to be too repetitive after a while and this game was no different.

    What deserves a huge applause is, I think, the level of accuracy the developers achieved while sending us back 12000 years ago, at the dawn of mankind.

    I'm a bit interested in archeology/antropology/
    and overall it was a very unique and beautiful experience. I will never forget the moment when I first left my cave at night and at the enterance there were 2 of my tribesmen sitting by the fire, looking and awing to the infinite number of skies at the night time.    … Expand
  30. Troubledkid97
    Mar 15, 2019
    9
    I am baffled by the negatives review on this site. This game is much better if you play on Survival Mode. There is a stamina system that prevent you from healing indefinitely like in other Far Cry games.

    If you heal, it will drain your stamina, if you run out of stamina, you can't heal anymore. But you can hunt for meat to restore your health instead. I can understand how this game    I am baffled by the negatives review on this site. This game is much better if you play on Survival Mode. There is a stamina system that prevent you from healing indefinitely like in other Far Cry games.

    If you heal, it will drain your stamina, if you run out of stamina, you can't heal anymore. But you can hunt for meat to restore your health instead.

    I can understand how this game can be boring in Normal Mode, it's basically like other Far Cry games. But if you play it on Survival Mode + Hard difficulty, it's going to be an entirely different experience.

    You will be constantly fighting for your life, there are wild beasts that want to kill you everywhere. But you can use fire and other tools to take down the beasts and other enemies.

    You can also tame beasts. There are beasts that could be tamed easily, but there are also beasts that you have to beat them up first before taming them. And those beasts are usually very strong, it makes taming them a very rewarding experience.

    So to sum it up, if you like games like Resident Evil 4 or The Last of Us where it puts you to the limit to survive, you will probably appreciate Far Cry Primal too (but remember to play on Survival Mode).

    Normal Mode + Normal Difficulties = 6.5/10

    Survival Mode + Hard Difficulties = 9/10    … Expand
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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 7, 2016
    80
    The hackneyed story doesn't detract from the thrilling world and new challenges of 10,000BC. [Issue#249, p.45]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 3, 2016
    60
    There is a seed of a fascinating game hidden somewhere in Far Cry: Primal, but, I’m afraid, someone else will have to find it and grow it.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 14, 2016
    80
    Primitive gameplay cycle of Far Cry, placed in primitive world, suddenly starts to make sense, and even story doesn’t feel as barebones and perfunctory as usual. Here, you’re not playing as a skinny frat boy who suddenly discovers a talent for killing hardened soldiers but ultimately just wants to get back to civilization – you’re a hunter who simply wants to become respectable leader of his tribe with a personal luxury cave. [Issue#207, p.46]
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