Far Cry

 PC
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Mar 23, 2004
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1214 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 841 out of 1214
  2. Mixed: 291 out of 1214
  3. Negative: 82 out of 1214
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  1. 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.
  2. KjokkiK.
    Apr 9, 2004
    10
    This game is THE best game ever its very realistic and its very challenging.
  3. 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.
  4. DuncanP.
    Aug 8, 2004
    10
    Absolutely awesome.
  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. SteveP.
    Jun 4, 2006
    10
    Most FPS
  7. [anonymous]
    Jan 1, 2010
    10
    This is a great game! Especially because it uses the CRYTEC engine WHICH IS GERMAN!!!!! (which makes it perfect!) I dont have anything to say other than that!
  8. JimBob
    Mar 18, 2004
    10
    Mind blowing realism!
  9. Batman
    Mar 25, 2004
    10
    AWESOME AS HELL!!! GRAPHICS MEAN EVERYTHING except performance, but that doesn't mean the game sucks/
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. SAM
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Yeah, i love it!
  14. JamesE.
    Mar 7, 2004
    10
    Simply fantastic
  15. 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.
  16. KellyO.
    Apr 12, 2004
    10
    Draw distance paradise! Who needs to wait for "Full Life 2"?
  17. 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!!!!
  18. MarcB.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    Das ist der helle Wahnsinn.
  19. 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!
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. MarcelG.
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    the best first person shoter i have played still now 1 and a half years later.
  25. KlausF.
    May 8, 2006
    10
    THIS GAME ROCKS! I mean where should I start. The A.I is the smartest, levels are HUGE! And it's actually challenging this game is one hell of a ride you'll never forget!
  26. GaryB.
    Oct 24, 2007
    10
    A good game will be played over. A great game will be played over and over. Far Cry is the game that continues to reveal new ways to accomplish the gametasks. There are almost an unlimited way to travel in the game. If you're tired of crawling through narrow tunnels, Far Cry is the answer. Great story line and graphics too.
  27. JordanM.
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    To begin i give this game a 10.... this game is so good its makes me want to touch myself. I have beaten it on its hardest difficulty lvl 3 times. each time has offered new adventures with hidden shortcuts, never before seen areas, and some stuff i never thought AI could do. I dont get why some people dont like this game, everyone i have talked to simply didnt like it because it was "too To begin i give this game a 10.... this game is so good its makes me want to touch myself. I have beaten it on its hardest difficulty lvl 3 times. each time has offered new adventures with hidden shortcuts, never before seen areas, and some stuff i never thought AI could do. I dont get why some people dont like this game, everyone i have talked to simply didnt like it because it was "too hard" and said that the AI was dumb. The amazing thing about this game is as the difficulty level rises, the AI gets better.... so if you play on a wussy difficulty lvl the AI will suck. so dont complain if you cant take the 4 bullets = dead callenge. The AI relies on sound and vision to detect you hence you can use thick underbrush and decoy noise to your advantage... if you play smart, you can kick some ass. if you run in like rambo, you are not gonna have fun.… Expand
  28. Marlon
    Oct 25, 2009
    10
    A brilliant game with great graphics and an amazing setup and story. You'll get a thrill out of this game!
  29. JackC.
    Dec 23, 2004
    10
    There is not much to talk about absolutely stunning.
  30. 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.
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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

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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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