Far Cry

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  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 23, 2004
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1214 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 82 out of 1214
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  1. LarryB.
    Oct 2, 2005
    9
    This is a wicked game definately one of the best i have played in 1st shooter games i can wait till they come out with a next version of it.
  2. Frankcastle
    Sep 24, 2005
    10
    Speechless.
  3. MattN.
    Sep 22, 2005
    10
    Absolute gem of a game. Fantastic lush scenery (specially if you can run it at full values). The pacing is quite sedate (though not boring), it's not a constant stream of enemies that need blasting but when the action does happen it's intense. I had no problem at all with the save feature (playing on medium).And the highly detailed if slightly cartoon like characters suit the Absolute gem of a game. Fantastic lush scenery (specially if you can run it at full values). The pacing is quite sedate (though not boring), it's not a constant stream of enemies that need blasting but when the action does happen it's intense. I had no problem at all with the save feature (playing on medium).And the highly detailed if slightly cartoon like characters suit the story perfectly. While both this and Half Life 2 are both FPS they take completely differnet paths to achieve the same thing.… Expand
  4. PETERL.
    May 15, 2005
    10
    Love the game, but I do get frustrated when things break and you just dont know what to do next.
  5. SamF.
    Apr 14, 2005
    10
    It's not often you find a game that has got everything right. Far Cry Has it all , from graphics to story line and an action packed FPS Game with incredible AI. If you love FPS Games this one must be in your library.
  6. SeverS.
    Feb 28, 2005
    4
    Did anyone care that there was no story? The plot bas pointless the game play was great but I saw lots of bugs that no one seems to report. Those rocket launcher guys shooting rockets backwards from the back side of their guns and don't get me started on the save game system. I didn
  7. DonC.
    Feb 21, 2005
    10
    Its the best and its rocking others out of the way.
  8. DominickP.
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    This is a great FPS. On of the best game of the year. The environment in which the action take place is breath taking just to look at. I have seen a lot ofcomplaint about the automatic save game, but it actually make the game fun to play and forces you to get better as you play, because once you get at the last 2 levels, you will need all the skill you got.
  9. JonathanF.
    Feb 14, 2005
    10
    Well I just started playing Far Cry this after noon, and after my first kill, I felt the happiest I had felt in a while. There's just something refreshing about strolling up to someone and blowing their brains out whilst admiring the view. Also, I'm not sure what all this high-range PC stuff is about. My PC cost less than £1000 and it runs Far Cry just fine, although I Well I just started playing Far Cry this after noon, and after my first kill, I felt the happiest I had felt in a while. There's just something refreshing about strolling up to someone and blowing their brains out whilst admiring the view. Also, I'm not sure what all this high-range PC stuff is about. My PC cost less than £1000 and it runs Far Cry just fine, although I suppose the little details don't show up as much (reflections etc) than if you had, what, a 512Mb Graphics Card or something!… Expand
  10. BlairP.
    Dec 28, 2004
    10
    I've found this game to have almost unlimited replayability. First, the island environments are just so stunning you can spend hours simply lolling about chasing fish, annoying the pigs or climbing mountains as you try to catch that elusive view. Second, the huge and open-ended nature of the levels gives you a lot of options with respect to the eventual combat scenes. Compared to I've found this game to have almost unlimited replayability. First, the island environments are just so stunning you can spend hours simply lolling about chasing fish, annoying the pigs or climbing mountains as you try to catch that elusive view. Second, the huge and open-ended nature of the levels gives you a lot of options with respect to the eventual combat scenes. Compared to Half-Life 2 (the only other game I've seen of comparable quality), Far Cry gives you more time to think and prepare, or just chill out, whereas HL2 is all about the cinematic set piece. Finally, Fary Cry has excellent dialogue, a tongue-in-cheek pastiche of the action movies of the 80s. If you have a high end PC and don't mind a bit of violence, you should play this game once you've finished HL2. (Note: I don't play multiplayer).… Expand
  11. JackC.
    Dec 23, 2004
    10
    There is not much to talk about absolutely stunning.
  12. JimF.
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    0wnz.
  13. BobS.
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    This game rocks.
  14. IanF.
    Oct 24, 2004
    10
    This is by far the best FPS I've played in a long time. Its gorgeous,but better yet, it ACTUALLY hard. If you play this game on the hard mode you will get so frustrated with it that you will wanna throw your computer out your window. That just makes victory so much sweeter. The only thing that brings this game down is it has a weak story (its not that bad, but it there is room for This is by far the best FPS I've played in a long time. Its gorgeous,but better yet, it ACTUALLY hard. If you play this game on the hard mode you will get so frustrated with it that you will wanna throw your computer out your window. That just makes victory so much sweeter. The only thing that brings this game down is it has a weak story (its not that bad, but it there is room for improvement).… Expand
  15. Brits
    Sep 29, 2004
    9
    Great game, but the monsters are sux...:(
  16. ISAACA.
    Sep 22, 2004
    10
    OK . since i notice that there are some guys (including the guy from Thunderbolt ) complaining about far crys not having quick save/load i have something for you : Are you guys blind or just stupid?? . just hit the console and type save_game or load_game and thats it. far cry is the best first person shoter since half-life.
  17. l337_hackz0rz
    Sep 21, 2004
    10
    This game runs beautifully on my Athlon 2500+ Barton @1.83GHz o/c to 2.4GHz, Gecube Radeon 9800Pro 128MB and 512MB VData DDR400 RAM on an Abit NF7 nForce2 board. I run it at high medium qualtiy with 4xAA 2xAF and it looks superb at 52fps.
  18. DuncanP.
    Aug 8, 2004
    10
    Absolutely awesome.
  19. Carey
    Aug 7, 2004
    9
    I think that, if this game had been released after Doom 3, it would have gotten better reviews. When it was released this spring, everyone were comparing it to the amazing great experience they imagined Doom 3 would be. Well, now that Doom 3 has been released and is pretty disappointing overall, maybe people will start appreciating Far Cry a little bit more.
  20. Graham
    Aug 5, 2004
    8
    This game will show you something you've never seen before - huge outdoor long distance battles. And it's seriously revolutionary. But once you have got used to that (and it will take a fair bit of getting used to admittedly), you'll see the rest of the game is a fairly standard (albeit very pretty) shooter. The AI is good, the physics I like, the level design is (huge This game will show you something you've never seen before - huge outdoor long distance battles. And it's seriously revolutionary. But once you have got used to that (and it will take a fair bit of getting used to admittedly), you'll see the rest of the game is a fairly standard (albeit very pretty) shooter. The AI is good, the physics I like, the level design is (huge areas aside) like the norm, difficulty immense (play it on easy - it's as hard as normal on other games), and it's pretty scary at some points too. Bear in mind the multiplayer is way below par - buy this for the single player game only. And a comment about power - I have a top spec rig, and still it's only playable on medium settings. I wouldn't touch this until you've got a really powerful machine. Well worth a look, but unless you're a "get your money's worth" type of gamer, you probably won't play it through.… Expand
  21. David
    Jul 14, 2004
    0
    The totally stupid story makes it one of the worst games I've ever played!
  22. Groundfisher
    Jul 13, 2004
    6
    Just an average fps with beautiful graphics and no save game feature. Unfortunately, your computer is unlikely to be powerful enough to play the game at max settings. After all the hype, very disappointing.
  23. WuGladdy
    Jul 8, 2004
    7
    Hmmmm Far Cry- The Cry part is what I experienced for the first week trying to set up the game. First of all I started the installation which on the second cd, it corrupted, sending my dvd drive spastic, so I returned the game to get the DVD version. So I installed it, WOW, I got into the game to find all the graphics going weird, A little angry I then looked on the net to find the Hmmmm Far Cry- The Cry part is what I experienced for the first week trying to set up the game. First of all I started the installation which on the second cd, it corrupted, sending my dvd drive spastic, so I returned the game to get the DVD version. So I installed it, WOW, I got into the game to find all the graphics going weird, A little angry I then looked on the net to find the solution, I needed to update my ATI radeon 9200 drivers. So I installed it and got back in ready to get trigger happy. After the first few min I wasn't happy, no Anti-Alasing, hello were going back to the old days of the PS1. I tryed to turned it on but it crashed my computer. My little athlon 64 wasn't enough, it needed a $1000 graphics card to look fantastic. Bumper. So I played and with a little luck I completed it in less that three days. Boring, its mean't to be non linear!, it seemed pretty straight forward to me. So I decided to compare how far we have come in the last six years to halflife1 & MOH. Ok, maybe a little old but they have two strong components to a FPS. One puzzles and interaction with the environment. On numerous occasions I see opposing characters looking blankly out to sea, it doesn't happen in real life, there is all was one who does something random like having a smoke or adjusting his crutch etc. Look at MOH's first level, everyones havin a smoke playing cards, chuck a granade everyone starts flying. Things like this make games special. Also if this AI is really good why is it possible to get every opponent in section to come over and get mowed down leaving turrets empty which would have mowed me down! its a little stupid. Going back hl1, there was always something blowing up in your face, in farcry nothing, I never got crushed by anything during the game or get swept off my feet except for the boat sinking!. Its got some good features like a small but neat physics engine but the overall the game won't compare to half life 2.… Expand
  24. SantaClaws
    Jul 2, 2004
    10
    This game has awesome graphics. The people that say it has bad controls....whats wrong with them, its like the same controls on every other fps shooter game. autosave isnt that bad.
  25. EricW.
    Jun 25, 2004
    9
    An amazing game due to it's sheer size and graphics. You don't have to go staight to a point and complete a mission, you can circle the entire island on all forms of transportation and look at the lush environments, then proceed and cap the heads of mercenaries. The only flaw that I found was the cliche monsters that appear mid through the game. I absolutely loved the game until An amazing game due to it's sheer size and graphics. You don't have to go staight to a point and complete a mission, you can circle the entire island on all forms of transportation and look at the lush environments, then proceed and cap the heads of mercenaries. The only flaw that I found was the cliche monsters that appear mid through the game. I absolutely loved the game until it got to the typical "Oh no, monsters, welcome to Doom 2". Easily my favorite parts of the game are when you're in the jungle and hunting mercs.. And the havok engine, which is also used in Painkiller, is by FAR thhe best engine on ANY system. You all should be glad we can shoot through the enemy's legs now. One step closer to realism.… Expand
  26. godH
    Jun 24, 2004
    10
    This game is AWESOME!!!!!!Graphics are GREAT!!!!!!! Gamelplay is AMAZING!!!! the only part i dont like about it is that when u jump down a hill you die easily... not good when playing multiplayer... But other than that its one of the best games ever.... It runs ok with medium detail and 1024x768 res. on my Celery 1.2ghz Radeon 9200, and 512mb SDRAM i am upgrading when i get money so i can This game is AWESOME!!!!!!Graphics are GREAT!!!!!!! Gamelplay is AMAZING!!!! the only part i dont like about it is that when u jump down a hill you die easily... not good when playing multiplayer... But other than that its one of the best games ever.... It runs ok with medium detail and 1024x768 res. on my Celery 1.2ghz Radeon 9200, and 512mb SDRAM i am upgrading when i get money so i can play this with all the details up and Anti Aliasing.... its gonna be awesome.… Expand
  27. Nattydread
    Jun 23, 2004
    10
    Awesome! I'm surprised that some people give it a low rate just because of the save system. Hell, just use the console commands: /save_game and /load_game It's as simple as that...
  28. G.D.
    Jun 22, 2004
    1
    Very boring.
  29. BerlusconiisaThief!!
    May 7, 2004
    7
    A little bit boring.
  30. Mike
    May 4, 2004
    10
    Woooooooooo this game is fun. the only problems is fps lag, and sound errors. paradise is beautfiul with terrorists :D
  31. AndyL.
    May 4, 2004
    9
    In this day where multi-player is progressively dominating the market. Its nice to see a good single player FPS for once, albeit its not one without faults, a glitchy AI(ocassionally), bad saving system (limited saves is still best IMO). Graphically it is superb, especially on high-end comps and sound is virtually faultless. The story wont win any awards but keeps the player going anyway.
  32. GodDog
    May 3, 2004
    10
    This is one of the best games EVER! how the hell can u rate it under an 8 the graphics and sound are the best ever!
  33. StringerB.
    May 1, 2004
    10
    One bad-ass mother of a game. But you had better have one mother of a rig to play it right. Oh come on...take a bite, baby.
  34. BJ
    Apr 27, 2004
    9
    Great looking game with good gameplay and nice MP setup. The plot is a little lame but it doesnt effect the game. The fact you cant save your game b/c it's done automatically sucks and is my main issue (FC also could have done w/o the low poly monsters but thats part of the plot I guess :-T ). Great vehicles that let you explore some huge levels and even more fun in MP games. Finally Great looking game with good gameplay and nice MP setup. The plot is a little lame but it doesnt effect the game. The fact you cant save your game b/c it's done automatically sucks and is my main issue (FC also could have done w/o the low poly monsters but thats part of the plot I guess :-T ). Great vehicles that let you explore some huge levels and even more fun in MP games. Finally A Game Worth the Money!… Expand
  35. Me.
    Apr 27, 2004
    10
    Crazy in every aspect amazing game play and sick graphics. What I like best is it is challenging unlike many FPS games out there today.
  36. MikeD.
    Apr 26, 2004
    9
    This game is simply revolutionary. The graphics are the best there is out there, both indoors and outdoors, especially if you have a decently fast card supporting directx9.0b effects, and the physics are great too. Combine the engine, the AI, and the rest of the overall gameplay and you definitely have the best FPS experience in a few years. The mutliplayer could be better, but they are This game is simply revolutionary. The graphics are the best there is out there, both indoors and outdoors, especially if you have a decently fast card supporting directx9.0b effects, and the physics are great too. Combine the engine, the AI, and the rest of the overall gameplay and you definitely have the best FPS experience in a few years. The mutliplayer could be better, but they are supporting mods heavily. This, the occasional AI bugs, and lack of an easy quicksave system just barely prevent this from receiving a 10.… Expand
  37. StefanS.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    Come on guys, I want MODS!
  38. SirtakiMan
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    Wuuuhuuuuuu, what a game.
  39. MarcB.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    Das ist der helle Wahnsinn.
  40. SonyP.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    This is the best game I played in my life (after n...ing my wife)
  41. SamiD.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    Best game ever.
  42. MarkR.
    Apr 21, 2004
    9
    As I read in one review of this awesome game...quicksaves are for wimps. My system isn't the best out there (2.4 GHz, 1024 MB ram, Radeon 9600), but I'm running at 1280 x 1024 with everything on "Very High" and it's run very smoothly for me to my surprise. It is one of the best looking games ever. I only give it a 9 and not a 10 because the story only seems like an As I read in one review of this awesome game...quicksaves are for wimps. My system isn't the best out there (2.4 GHz, 1024 MB ram, Radeon 9600), but I'm running at 1280 x 1024 with everything on "Very High" and it's run very smoothly for me to my surprise. It is one of the best looking games ever. I only give it a 9 and not a 10 because the story only seems like an afterthought in the game. You're really to busy wondering what's around the next corner to worry about your next mission. … Expand
  43. HarmL.
    Apr 21, 2004
    5
    I hate the multi player part. Got shot by some 'very good invisible' soldiers and then thrown out of multyplayer because I should have been cheeting (says punkbuster). This is not only frustrating, I am total;y pist off. I shall not buy again a game of this stupid firm and shall not trust punkbuster ever again!.
  44. UndrGrnd
    Apr 21, 2004
    9
    This game is AWESOME if you have a speedy system and a very good one if not. I played Splinter Cell 2 in a P4 (2.0Gh) with a 128Mb 4X Card and a 256Mb 8X one. The differences were minor. I played FarCry the same way and the differences were HUGE. The gameplay is stealthy and open enough but you have to kill almost every motherf
  45. J.W.
    Apr 20, 2004
    10
    I'm like almost everyone else, full of praise. It is good. Really good, you just have to play it!
  46. SantaClause
    Apr 14, 2004
    10
    This game is so awesome, its got amazing graphics and its fun as hell, way better than half life.
  47. MarcusB.
    Apr 13, 2004
    10
    Memo to Bob D who whined about a quick save system: 1)Get over it and 2)You CAN quick save if you use the developer tools/cheat menu and also 3)Crytek has mentioned adding one in a patch. This game does demand a lot from your PC, but so what? If it had been ugly as a pig, everyone would be whining about how the graphics were lame. My only gripe is with the insane difficulty of some of the Memo to Bob D who whined about a quick save system: 1)Get over it and 2)You CAN quick save if you use the developer tools/cheat menu and also 3)Crytek has mentioned adding one in a patch. This game does demand a lot from your PC, but so what? If it had been ugly as a pig, everyone would be whining about how the graphics were lame. My only gripe is with the insane difficulty of some of the later monsters (DOOM inspired, anyone?).… Expand
  48. BobD.
    Apr 12, 2004
    6
    Could have been a great game with one simple addition: quick-save/load. As is, it's a frustrating exercise in tedium as you play the same areas over and over and over and over and over and.... At this point (after one play-through), I've got the entire game memorized. It's unlikely I'll ever play it again. Game developers: read my virtual lips: GIVE US QUICK SAVE & Could have been a great game with one simple addition: quick-save/load. As is, it's a frustrating exercise in tedium as you play the same areas over and over and over and over and over and.... At this point (after one play-through), I've got the entire game memorized. It's unlikely I'll ever play it again. Game developers: read my virtual lips: GIVE US QUICK SAVE & QUICK LOAD for single-player FPS games! The game's also a serious resource hog. I frequently needed to drop my (very high-end) system down to a resolution of 1024x768 to get a decent frame rate. In summary, it's almost as disappointing as XIII (but not quite). Looks nice, though.… Expand
  49. KellyO.
    Apr 12, 2004
    10
    Draw distance paradise! Who needs to wait for "Full Life 2"?
  50. ShaunaB.
    Apr 12, 2004
    10
    Beautiful environments and incredibly human A.I. = damn good game. Yes, it's a bit of a system hog, but if you have a solid rig, this is a must.
  51. KayG.
    Apr 10, 2004
    4
    The graphics are beautiful, but the game is boring. You walk around tropical islands shooting people, CS style. Storyline: find key, use key, find another key... (substitute key for bomb, satellite, widget etc)
  52. MattR.
    Apr 10, 2004
    9
    Where did this game come from? I'm usually pretty up on the latest releases, but I feel like this one snuck up on me. I LOVE: the change of locale (no more industrial warehouses!), the AI, the beautiful graphics and cool levels. I DISLIKE: the incredible difficulty level. The later levels are mind-bogglingly hard. I also was disappointed by the way the story developed. It ended up Where did this game come from? I'm usually pretty up on the latest releases, but I feel like this one snuck up on me. I LOVE: the change of locale (no more industrial warehouses!), the AI, the beautiful graphics and cool levels. I DISLIKE: the incredible difficulty level. The later levels are mind-bogglingly hard. I also was disappointed by the way the story developed. It ended up being pretty predictable. … Expand
  53. KjokkiK.
    Apr 9, 2004
    10
    This game is THE best game ever its very realistic and its very challenging.
  54. ToddS.
    Apr 7, 2004
    10
    Its everything you wanted. Extremely beautyful game, ai, physic-effects and gameplay, level design, plus it nailed the non-linearness of a game just perfectly. Hey its a true benchmark. HL2 and DOOM3 watch out. If i would be you, i would delay, you can't beat Far Cry its too good!
  55. EleriJ.
    Apr 6, 2004
    9
    I love Dragon games there are so few on the market, so when i saw Dragon Rage i had to buy it and i haven't regreted my desicion! The graphics are good and they have made Cael one wicked Dragon, his flying is just so real these people have done their homework!
  56. JM
    Apr 5, 2004
    10
    The first game in years that I looked at my watch and said, "holy schnitsky, is it that late?!" Best game I have played in ages, and I've played 'em all. Go to the store now and buy this game. You will not be disappointed!!!!
  57. RoddersPlodders
    Apr 5, 2004
    10
    This game seemed to come from now where, no hype or big P.R. drive so i knew nothing about it until its release after playing it i have to say it's great fun and exellent graphics everything you look for in a game. Anybody giving this game a low score cant have played it.
  58. JM
    Apr 1, 2004
    10
    The first game in years that I looked at my watch and said, "holy schnitsky, is it that late?!" Best game I have played in ages, and I've played 'em all. Go to the store now and buy this game. You will not be disappointed!!!!
  59. RossK.
    Mar 31, 2004
    10
    After playing Far Cry to completion I can honestly say it is one of the best games I have had the joy to play in recent months. Whilst some of the game aspects are a bit sketchy (plot, for example)Far Cry's gameplay and immersive atmosphere make up for any shortcomings in the plot and provide a AAA game.
  60. JanJ.
    Mar 31, 2004
    10
    Stunning Graphics, Stunning gameplay if you ask me. All non-believers say it's a game around an engine, haven't played it till the end. The only thing you can see as mediocre is the story (boy saves girl and saves the world) ; but don't let this discourage you from buying it.
  61. Phil
    Mar 29, 2004
    10
    This game has it all. A great step forward technologically in my opinion. As long as you have the hardware (and even if you do, the knowhow to set it up correctly), you will see some things never before accomplished in the genre.
  62. CharlesP.
    Mar 27, 2004
    10
    I wish they had a 9.5 option, as this is what I would have voted. This game is awesome. Graphics are amazing and make the game really immersive. I love crawling through the grass, sniping people from far off and see them run around and try to find me. The grass actually hides you (though you can shoot though it), which is something I dont' think has been in a game yet. Best looking I wish they had a 9.5 option, as this is what I would have voted. This game is awesome. Graphics are amazing and make the game really immersive. I love crawling through the grass, sniping people from far off and see them run around and try to find me. The grass actually hides you (though you can shoot though it), which is something I dont' think has been in a game yet. Best looking game to date. Will hold you over till Half Life 2 & Doom III.… Expand
  63. JayL.
    Mar 26, 2004
    9
    Ive been waiting for Half life 2 and was not as excited to find out that Farcry was shipping in late March. And when I read the reviews and started playing this game, boy was i wrong! It beats the hide and seek tactics i enjoyed in Vietcong and the indoor/underground base levels gave me that same feeling of terror i originally felt in Half life; but now with Doom 3 style lighting. I guess Ive been waiting for Half life 2 and was not as excited to find out that Farcry was shipping in late March. And when I read the reviews and started playing this game, boy was i wrong! It beats the hide and seek tactics i enjoyed in Vietcong and the indoor/underground base levels gave me that same feeling of terror i originally felt in Half life; but now with Doom 3 style lighting. I guess the only comment Id like to add is that I hoped the mercs made good use of grenades in the indoor and outdoor levels to flush you out of your hiding place. I still think the Half life Marine AI is still better in this aspect. But overall its a great game! Id keep it longer in my hard drive and make envious my console fan boy friends who think that buying a PS2 is better than buying a Radeon 9800pro! =)… Expand
  64. ScottS.
    Mar 25, 2004
    3
    This game is overhyped to the MAX. It's pretty but the play control sucks. The weapons are equally as boring as the maps. A game for Fanboys.
  65. Batman
    Mar 25, 2004
    10
    AWESOME AS HELL!!! GRAPHICS MEAN EVERYTHING except performance, but that doesn't mean the game sucks/
  66. GregP.
    Mar 25, 2004
    10
    In case any of the critics or users haven't gotten the point across, this game has the best graphics ever put in a game...EVER! Sometimes I don't even play the game, I just sit there and admire the beauty that this graphics engine produces. The water so flawlessly reflects the surrounding landscape, the tropical, exotic trees combine to make a deliciously lush environment, and In case any of the critics or users haven't gotten the point across, this game has the best graphics ever put in a game...EVER! Sometimes I don't even play the game, I just sit there and admire the beauty that this graphics engine produces. The water so flawlessly reflects the surrounding landscape, the tropical, exotic trees combine to make a deliciously lush environment, and then there's the physics. The physics are just as revolutionary as the graphics are. I couldn't believe the interactive ability in this game, from a small crate you can push to give yourself covre, to a boat that you can roll i into the water from the land. Overall, the game is amazing, and it should be hailed as a revolutionary achievement in video games.… Expand
  67. JeobOBO
    Mar 24, 2004
    10
    Best FPS Ever!
  68. LinhN.
    Mar 24, 2004
    10
    Two words: absolutely amazing.
  69. TheTwo
    Mar 24, 2004
    10
    This game has its problems, but it does other things so flawlessly and has so much depth that I'd feel bad if I take a single point from it's score. At least because it would be unfair to give Far Cry the same score that I gave other not-so-good games last week. Yes, definitely raises the quality standard for FPS games, and I'm sure will be remembered as we remember HL, This game has its problems, but it does other things so flawlessly and has so much depth that I'd feel bad if I take a single point from it's score. At least because it would be unfair to give Far Cry the same score that I gave other not-so-good games last week. Yes, definitely raises the quality standard for FPS games, and I'm sure will be remembered as we remember HL, NOLF and Deus Ex 1. By the way, reviewers complaining about lack of quicksaves .... it adds to the atmosphere of survival, which would be killed if you have your "gay key" to press every 5 seconds. Just play like a man, the way it's meant to be enjoyed. The game is hard, but not frustrating at all.… Expand
  70. [Anonymous]
    Mar 23, 2004
    9
    Too good to be true! I gave it 9 cause multiplay game isn't as deep and finished as campaign. For the campaign i would give 10+!
  71. PaulB.
    Mar 20, 2004
    10
    The Graphics are the best I have ever seen.. The AI is nothing short of miraculous. This is the game I have been waiting for. Run out and buy it now!!!
  72. JackH.
    Mar 20, 2004
    10
    Ive never given a game a perfect 10 before, but in my personal opinion, this is one of the best games I have ever played. I downloaded the demo and it was only a single level, but I played it so much as if it was a full game. Thats because each time you play you can do so many different things. The physics in the game are amazing, and as for the graphics, the whole reason that I upgraded Ive never given a game a perfect 10 before, but in my personal opinion, this is one of the best games I have ever played. I downloaded the demo and it was only a single level, but I played it so much as if it was a full game. Thats because each time you play you can do so many different things. The physics in the game are amazing, and as for the graphics, the whole reason that I upgraded to a Radeon 9800 XT, are mindblowing and I have yet to see anything better. To me, buying this game is a no brainer. Easily one of the best games of the year, but don't believe me, who the hell am I anyway, just download the demo and find out for yourself how great this game is.… Expand
  73. OsqE.
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    It's absolutely brilliant. I've played this game, and I think it is the game of next generation. Sure thing average pints over 90.
  74. OsqE.
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    It's absolutely brilliant. I've played this game, and I think it is the game of next generation. Sure thing average pints over 90.
  75. JimBob
    Mar 18, 2004
    10
    Mind blowing realism!
  76. Flo
    Mar 11, 2004
    9
    This game is hot! You won´t believe it´s out of germany! Download the demo and enjoy the caribean sun in this FPS.
  77. Flo
    Mar 11, 2004
    9
    This game is hot! You won´t believe it´s out of germany! Download the demo and enjoy the caribean sun in this FPS.
  78. JamesE.
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Simply fantastic
  79. SAM
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Yeah, i love it!
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#10 Best PC Game of 2004
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#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#12 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 68 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 72
  3. Negative: 0 out of 72
  1. Cheat Code Central
    90
    The game has plenty going for it. Most notably the AI which rivals just about any human that I've played against. What is most interesting is that the AI plays fair. It doesn't have ESP.
  2. ActionTrip
    91
    It's like being stranded right smack in the middle of an action-packed B grade movie, and while I'd probably fall asleep half way through the flick, I stayed wide awake and my adrenaline was pumping as mad while playing Far Cry.
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  3. GameBiz
    92
    Far Cry is the total package; outstanding gameplay, completely groundbreaking graphics, and a storyline and plot filled with surprises and heart pounding excitement.
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