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. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. MarcelG.
    Mar 30, 2006
    10
    the best first person shoter i have played still now 1 and a half years later.
  6. 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!
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. DavidR
    Oct 23, 2009
    9
    A great game with two great spin-offs...Crysis and FarCry2.
  10. 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!
  11. JackC.
    Dec 23, 2004
    10
    There is not much to talk about absolutely stunning.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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!!!
  16. [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+!
  17. JeobOBO
    Mar 24, 2004
    10
    Best FPS Ever!
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. SantaClause
    Apr 14, 2004
    10
    This game is so awesome, its got amazing graphics and its fun as hell, way better than half life.
  24. SamiD.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    Best game ever.
  25. SonyP.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    This is the best game I played in my life (after n...ing my wife)
  26. SirtakiMan
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    Wuuuhuuuuuu, what a game.
  27. StefanS.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    Come on guys, I want MODS!
  28. 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.
  29. 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!!!!
  30. 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!
  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. 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
  33. BerlusconiisaThief!!
    May 7, 2004
    7
    A little bit boring.
  34. 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...
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. Brits
    Sep 29, 2004
    9
    Great game, but the monsters are sux...:(
  39. 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.
  40. Frankcastle
    Sep 24, 2005
    10
    Speechless.
  41. DavidF.
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    great game, quite hard in spots (if you don't cheat). Graphically tough (on your hardware), but it's worth it. Most realistic game, even compared to HL2, I've ever seen.
  42. GraemeB.
    Jul 19, 2006
    10
    This has to be the most enjoyable game for the computer yet. With it`s unbilivable outdoor graphics, followable story and great internet multiplayer, it has to be the game of the year. The best FPS yet.
  43. MichaelA.
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    Its March 2007, I got far cry shortly after it came out in 04, I'm still playing the game. Have beet single player at all levels of difficulty. The game is awesome, check out the full fledge single player MOD's (Motto4). Keeps the game going and going. Just wait for Crysis. This company rocks!
  44. Michael
    Sep 20, 2007
    10
    Truly a great game, clearly deserving it's place with Half-Life 2 as a classic FPS.
  45. Ethan
    Nov 9, 2008
    10
    Freaking awesome game. I recommend it to anyone. I've played many games and I believe this to be one of the best ever. The gameplay rocks. I also love how you can replay it with a higher difficulty and it seems to change the entire game, and allows for a whole other way to play it. The graphics are very smooth and look beautiful, even without a gaming monster of a computer. I have Freaking awesome game. I recommend it to anyone. I've played many games and I believe this to be one of the best ever. The gameplay rocks. I also love how you can replay it with a higher difficulty and it seems to change the entire game, and allows for a whole other way to play it. The graphics are very smooth and look beautiful, even without a gaming monster of a computer. I have personally played this entire game 6 times.… Expand
  46. StuartD
    Apr 13, 2009
    4
    I fail to see the attraction with this game. The gameplay is nothing new and there are no innovative features to set it apart from DOOM, a game released over a decade previous to this. Its biggest selling point is that you can 'roam free in the jungle', as it were. Again, nothing new. All they did was fill in the levels with lots of 2 dimensional green stuff that you can wade I fail to see the attraction with this game. The gameplay is nothing new and there are no innovative features to set it apart from DOOM, a game released over a decade previous to this. Its biggest selling point is that you can 'roam free in the jungle', as it were. Again, nothing new. All they did was fill in the levels with lots of 2 dimensional green stuff that you can wade through. Take that away and there is nothing else bar a few buildings here and there. Not exactly extensive level design - in fact, it reeks of a game done cheaply. When you do get inside you're going to be running around corridors with doors that lead to more corridors with doors that lead to the odd larger room. These are the sort of levels that feel 'generated' rather than designed. There are no real puzzles. The storyline is atrocious, the voice acting is laughable (especially the protagonist) and the gameplay is non-existent. It feels like one of those cheap arcade machines that require you to use a gun, except that you can sneak. Graphically it holds up quite well for a game 5 years old so I can only assume it was considered stunning back in 2004 - this is the only feasible reason it sold so well. A truly awful game, as shown by the sequel which is just more of the same but, for some reason, got slated while the original was a masterpiece????. Perhaps a good game if you haven't played DOOM... or any other FPS ever. If I were to sum this game up in one word it would be: Generic… Expand
  47. MarekM
    Nov 18, 2009
    3
    Great visuals, v. poor story and weak gameplay. Mutants, mad scientist, mercenaries... oh c'mon!
  48. AriusE
    Jun 25, 2009
    4
    Yeesh... this game is gorgeous, and the storyline is good, B-movie fun, with a dopey frat boy protagonist and a hot but nerd-voiced special forces babe. I can't get over how difficult the gameplay is. I would've dropped the game long ago out of sheer length and frustration. The stealth meter is skewed TOTALLY against you. The enemies have perfect aim, and then the later game Yeesh... this game is gorgeous, and the storyline is good, B-movie fun, with a dopey frat boy protagonist and a hot but nerd-voiced special forces babe. I can't get over how difficult the gameplay is. I would've dropped the game long ago out of sheer length and frustration. The stealth meter is skewed TOTALLY against you. The enemies have perfect aim, and then the later game antagonists can turn INVISIBLE or launch INFINITE ROCKETS. Frankly, I don't see how the game is completable without God Mode or a SAINT-LIKE patience. That being said, it's super pretty, and gorgeous to explore while invulnerable. Worth the $10 i spent on a Steam Ubisoft package deal (though I consider every cent of that going toward Beyond Good and Evil which was tons tons tons more fun)… Expand
  49. Horrux
    Mar 20, 2012
    10
    I can't believe it gets only 8.3 user score. What's wrong with people?

    This game is A SOLID 10/10. It has everything: extreme variety in gameplay, enemies, situations, etc. It has superb graphics (for 2004. Even by 2007 standards the graphics were good). Of course, this being 2012, they are now dated. What is there to say? It is a fantastically fun game with great variety, graphics, and    I can't believe it gets only 8.3 user score. What's wrong with people?

    This game is A SOLID 10/10. It has everything: extreme variety in gameplay, enemies, situations, etc. It has superb graphics (for 2004. Even by 2007 standards the graphics were good). Of course, this being 2012, they are now dated. What is there to say? It is a fantastically fun game with great variety, graphics, and no noticeable bugs. It was the first game to render a jungle setting correctly, on top of that. This game did everything perfectly.

    IT IS A 10. ONE OF THE GREAT CLASSICS OF ALL TIME THAT YOU ***NEED*** TO HAVE AND PLAY.    … Expand
  50. Dylanmc12
    Mar 3, 2011
    7
    A stealth game with broken stealth.

    WOOHOO! Being spotted 6 miles away by an enemy with no eyes!
    I don't see the appeal in a 'Crappy' Stealth game, stealth is all about sneaking past the enemy, not taking out a molotov and letting go.
  51. CastleFox
    Jul 7, 2011
    4
    I'm probably a few years late for this review. But I just started playing Far Cry 1. The AI is horrible. They spot you through walls as well as shoot you through walls when in reality they shouldn't be able to see you or know where you are. You can creep and move in stealth, but the AI always see you and have dead aim. It's like playing against an AIMBOT and Hacks. The story starts outI'm probably a few years late for this review. But I just started playing Far Cry 1. The AI is horrible. They spot you through walls as well as shoot you through walls when in reality they shouldn't be able to see you or know where you are. You can creep and move in stealth, but the AI always see you and have dead aim. It's like playing against an AIMBOT and Hacks. The story starts out very vague and doesn't give you much information about who you are, why you are where you are, or even a reason to wonder around an island trying not to get shot by the Aimbot AI. Sorry, I have to give this a 4 for possibility which never came about.… Expand
  52. Elc1247
    Aug 24, 2011
    5
    pretty mediocre game, somewhat enjoyable, gets really repetitive, i dont see what all the fuss is about this game. not only that, but the AI is ridiculous, and i think theres actually a term "Far Cry vision" for how they are. apparently, they all have x-ray-teloscopic-homing vision and have aimbot on, so even when you have a bunch of bushes and the like in the way, and you cant see thepretty mediocre game, somewhat enjoyable, gets really repetitive, i dont see what all the fuss is about this game. not only that, but the AI is ridiculous, and i think theres actually a term "Far Cry vision" for how they are. apparently, they all have x-ray-teloscopic-homing vision and have aimbot on, so even when you have a bunch of bushes and the like in the way, and you cant see the enemy, they can somehow see you and blast you to death from a mile away...… Expand
  53. JimCorbett
    Sep 1, 2012
    7
    Great game for the time it was released. Awesome story and setting, gunplay is equally satisfying. It's also quite challenging at certain parts. The level design can get a bit confusing at times and mission objectives are sometimes a bit unclear. But overall it is a well done experience.
  54. Dezuuu
    Apr 4, 2012
    7
    Technically stunning for its time. Gunplay works fine and enemy AI is good, perhaps a little too good to be realistic. Multiplayer is great but the singleplayer is just decent.
  55. stvartak
    Feb 18, 2013
    5
    Far Cry has excellent gameplay mechanics, looks wonderful even eight years after its release, and...well, I can't say what else, because I can't get past the training level. Yes, it's that freaking hard. Even on the easiest difficulty setting, I can't move one inch (literally, no exaggeration) within earshot of an enemy without being swarmed and shot to pieces within seconds. I'll giveFar Cry has excellent gameplay mechanics, looks wonderful even eight years after its release, and...well, I can't say what else, because I can't get past the training level. Yes, it's that freaking hard. Even on the easiest difficulty setting, I can't move one inch (literally, no exaggeration) within earshot of an enemy without being swarmed and shot to pieces within seconds. I'll give the game developers this much: This is the most realistic shooter I've ever played. This is really what would happen if I tried to infiltrate a mercenary camp or steal their truck or rob their tents. But I want to PLAY, and to this casual fan of shooters and action RPGs, this game is not play. It's work. Punishing, unrelenting, unrewarding work. In the game world, I've died roughly 200 times (literally again) and progressed roughly 500 feet. I give this game a 5, which is the average of 10 (because it's probably an incredibly fantastic game to the kind of hardcore gamer that I'm not) and zero (because that's what this game has been worth to me personally). I want to like it, but it's just so damned hard that it's not fun.… Expand
  56. kane148
    Dec 13, 2012
    7
    This game is a mix of very good and very bad elements, and while it ends up being a good overall package, it could have been much better. The graphics were gorgeous for its day (especially the environment) and many of the levels are very large and open, with plenty of options for approaching problems. However, as you progress through the game you spend more and more time in linear bunkersThis game is a mix of very good and very bad elements, and while it ends up being a good overall package, it could have been much better. The graphics were gorgeous for its day (especially the environment) and many of the levels are very large and open, with plenty of options for approaching problems. However, as you progress through the game you spend more and more time in linear bunkers and facilities and less time in open environments. In addition, the enemies you face eventually become very tough and thus severely limit your tactical options (e.g. soldiers that can survive a sniper shot to the face or mutants that take 5 rocket hits to kill). The characters are entirely forgettable, the voice acting sucks, and the story is cliche and boring. The vehicles are very difficult to control and often just make you a bullet magnet. The weapon selection is moderately good, with an array of choices for both subtlety and fireworks. Far Cry is a game well worth playing, but one which failed to live up to its stellar potential.… Expand
  57. DuckleDick
    Mar 2, 2019
    0
    Completed FC 1-4, Primal, Blood Dragon. Never had a problem.
    I run a smooth Windows7 that agrees with everything I've given it.
    I run FC5 first time and it crashes. I run a second time and it runs like butter through a waffle iron. I play the opening sequence and wonder what the point is. Scripted openings that are insanely difficult because there is no preparation, no understanding of    Completed FC 1-4, Primal, Blood Dragon. Never had a problem.
    I run a smooth Windows7 that agrees with everything I've given it.
    I run FC5 first time and it crashes.
    I run a second time and it runs like butter through a waffle iron.
    I play the opening sequence and wonder what the point is. Scripted openings that are insanely difficult because there is no preparation, no understanding of the mechanics, no knowledge of how anything works is retarded.
    I'm sure it's fun like all the other FC games after you get past the forced F U start. What's the point? I wish devs would stop trying to make their games a "who's D!ck is bigger" opening.    … Expand
  58. fedak
    Nov 23, 2012
    5
    Nostalgia may be clouding this review- I remember playing this when it originally came out and being simply amazed with the graphics engine
  59. Speed4Runs
    Jun 21, 2013
    5
    Good game.

    Plot 4.75
    Technique 6.25
    -Graphics 6.25
    -Performance 6
    GP 6
    Sound 4.25
    Longevity 5 ½

    Avg. 5.35

    This game features good graphics and peformances; its plot is ok and the gameplay is very nice.
  60. drakenseng
    Feb 20, 2013
    7
    The overall game is pretty good, its a single player fps that takes place on an island jungle environment. pretty good graphics and sound for its release date, and the gameplay controls are standard with other first person shooters. and it uses crysisengine which eventually got developed into the crysis game. only real problem is the enemy ai in the game, its just crazy hard to play. evenThe overall game is pretty good, its a single player fps that takes place on an island jungle environment. pretty good graphics and sound for its release date, and the gameplay controls are standard with other first person shooters. and it uses crysisengine which eventually got developed into the crysis game. only real problem is the enemy ai in the game, its just crazy hard to play. even on the lowest difficulty level, you will get killed by 2 or 3 bullets coming from seemingly nowhere. even with body armor and everything, still you will get frustrated. it only becomes more frustrating when the enemy gets stronger later, with advanced tech and all. they seem to know where you are, even without seeing. overall, a solid shooter but i do think a bit overrated.… Expand
  61. SamIAmCity
    May 8, 2013
    8
    Took me quite a while to finish the game I love a long gameplay. I've enjoyed the game for the most part; the levels were all exciting and, at times, scary. Combat could get a bit tricky, but I've only played in Realistic difficulty. Enemies were hard to deal with in groups but easy to pick off with a low profile. Excited to get started on Far Cry 2!
  62. Marick
    Feb 2, 2015
    2
    Far Cry is a first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek and published by Ubisoft on March 23, 2004, for Microsoft Windows. he game's story follows a former US Army Special Forces operative Jack Carver, who is stranded on a mysterious archipelago. He is searching for a female journalist he was escorting after she went missing when their boat was destroyed by mercenaries. The gameFar Cry is a first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek and published by Ubisoft on March 23, 2004, for Microsoft Windows. he game's story follows a former US Army Special Forces operative Jack Carver, who is stranded on a mysterious archipelago. He is searching for a female journalist he was escorting after she went missing when their boat was destroyed by mercenaries. The game includes thematic elements relating to the dangers of weaponizing genetic engineering and the genocide of local islanders as can be seen by the deformed creatures created by a mad scientist named Krieger.
    The terrain in Far Cry varies greatly. Set on a South Pacific archipelago, the landscape includes beaches, dense rain forests, towering canyons, mines, swamps, and even volcanic forests. Many of the interiors range from simple beach huts and army camps to elaborate complexes, an underground temple, and ultra-modern research labs. Several of these mazes use the remains of Japanese WWII-era fortifications and bunkers.    … Expand
  63. RudeLannister
    Aug 23, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Far Cry I've played.
    Excellent graphics, which even in 2016 looks good, not like some games!
    Interesting storyline! Never know what awaits you around the corner!
    When I got to the Trigens I was so scared that fell off the chair!
    And always when they jumped on me, I had hair on end!
    Far Cry 2, 3 and so on NEVER be compared to Far Cry 1!
    Far Cry 1 best Far Cry.    … Expand
  64. Broyax
    Apr 11, 2017
    1
    Graphiquement très impressionnant à l'époque et encore très convenable aujourd'hui même si l'île a un petit côté carton-pâte avec ses couleurs digne d'un dessin animé Walt Disney. Et ça tourne sans accroc (forcément, à moins de jouer sur une config' de l'époque elle aussi !), juste quelques bugs de son à signaler comme les voix des ennemis inexplicablement déformées malgré le gros patchGraphiquement très impressionnant à l'époque et encore très convenable aujourd'hui même si l'île a un petit côté carton-pâte avec ses couleurs digne d'un dessin animé Walt Disney. Et ça tourne sans accroc (forcément, à moins de jouer sur une config' de l'époque elle aussi !), juste quelques bugs de son à signaler comme les voix des ennemis inexplicablement déformées malgré le gros patch 1.4 de rigueur.

    On se rend compte assez vite de sérieux problèmes affectant le gameplay comme les ennemis justement ! une résistance aux balles hors du commun, une précision de tir qui défie l'entendement et une capacité à vous repérer à 2 km mettent sérieusement à mal l'expérience et toute tentative d'infiltration. Vous, le "héros" par contre, vous êtes raide après 2 ou 3 bastos dans le buffet. De surcroît les médikits sont rares et les points de sauvegarde (oui vous avez bien lu, des points de sauvegarde sur une exclu PC à l'origine !) apparaissent tous les 36 du mois.

    Dans ces conditions, même au niveau facile on en prend plein la gueule. Décidément, Farcry est une farce, ni plus ni moins. Un point pour la VF sympathique, un autre point pour la musique assez réussie. C'est pas tout ça mais ma poubelle a faim, je lui donne vite à manger. J'ai pas de temps à perdre avec un FPS de merde.    … Expand
  65. RazorSamurai
    Mar 31, 2019
    5
    вообще первое знакомство с фар краем было если не ошибаюсь когда дядя нам с старшим братом привез диски там была колда где фашики и фар край. фар край я вообще боялся играть потому что там просто в начальном уровне валялся скелет и были монстры да и ребенком я был ничего не понимающим.

    теперь в 2019 году я не знаю почему какое то чувство появилось ностальгии и решил глянуть на первую    вообще первое знакомство с фар краем было если не ошибаюсь когда дядя нам с старшим братом привез диски там была колда где фашики и фар край. фар край я вообще боялся играть потому что там просто в начальном уровне валялся скелет и были монстры да и ребенком я был ничего не понимающим.

    теперь в 2019 году я не знаю почему какое то чувство появилось ностальгии и решил глянуть на первую часть. из воспоминании осталось лишь скелет в первом уровне и монстры которые прыгают и ласт лвл его конструкция. я как не казуальный геймер выбрал сложность сложную выше нормы и погнал в путешествие. в начале все было нормально потом потихоньку жопа начинала подгорать. игра дико багованная, чуваки стреляют в тебя когда ты их даже не видишь и физический нормально не можешь увидеть потому что графика нормально не прорисовывает. чуваки стреляют в тебя когда ты стоишь в палатках или когда они стоят в палатках для них вообще не существует такой вещи как палатка они видят через неё. если запустить игру не в английском языке все бинды клавиш слетают и вообще не можешь ходить. сейвы делаются автоматический а в ручную нельзя и приходится заново заново играть проходить огромные промежутки до чекпоинтов а это пиздец. кат-сцены супер кринжовые, играешь не в какой то мрачный шутан а блять в кинокомедию. вождение машин катеров и лайнеров сделано супер уебищно что пиздец. игра не сбалансирована и сломана. но я всё таки её прошел. я бы наверное еще чего нибудь настрочил бы или вспомнил бы еще что-то он из-за склероза я всё позабыл.    … Expand
  66. AlexeySoltan
    Oct 14, 2021
    7
    nice job for 2004 but it fastly gets boring .
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    5
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  68. JoeS.
    Apr 9, 2008
    9
    The fact that this game of 2004 has as good graphics as the games of 2008 is a monument in itself: no expense was wasted in making this a beautiful game. Now that graphics cards are actually able to run this gem at full settings, the experience of travelling through the jungles is very exciting. But enough about graphics, let's talk about the AI. If anyone has ever played Manhunt, The fact that this game of 2004 has as good graphics as the games of 2008 is a monument in itself: no expense was wasted in making this a beautiful game. Now that graphics cards are actually able to run this gem at full settings, the experience of travelling through the jungles is very exciting. But enough about graphics, let's talk about the AI. If anyone has ever played Manhunt, they know that sound is everything in that game. This game's AI may not revolve around the sound meter as much, but it certainly makes an impact on the brilliant AI. Any sound they hear is deemed as suspicious, and these guys are ready for anything. If they spot you, they will sometimes try to get backup, and they use group mechanics pretty well for a game of 2004. On the intense difficulty, they are a marvel of the electronic age. There are some minor flaws. The story is not very in-depth, and there are of course some bugs in the AI. Overall though this is really an amazing game, and is well worth the 10 dollars you need to buy this. On a note, this game came out before the source engine, and before half-life 2, so if you see reviews saying things like the game is 'a ripoff of the source engine, and Half-Life 2 as a jungle', keep in mind that some people are not up to date in their information as gamers.… Expand
  69. GJboom
    May 1, 2009
    7
    The game is decent. It features a lot of cool moments and technically it all works. It could well be a 9 if only it saved it self from two dick moves: Mutants and lame weapons. Also the end is a no brainer because it's based around the Arena principle instead of open fighting to wich you will be used by then. O, stay far away from the movie, it's horrible.
  70. Dalek
    Aug 2, 2009
    8
    I remember playing this in years ago and I enjoyed it. What's wrong with this game? it may be a little repetitive going there go to the next level and starting all over again but this game is fun for killing.
  71. BobS.
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    This game rocks.
  72. JimF.
    Nov 19, 2004
    10
    0wnz.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. LinhN.
    Mar 24, 2004
    10
    Two words: absolutely amazing.
  76. 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
  77. 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!.
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. MS
    Nov 23, 2005
    7
    This was a shock to me..I thought that this was going to be a trip of a life time....well so much for expectations. It left me with the same sort of disappointment that I had in my brain after Halo 2, though not as extreme. Far Cry is honestly a game that I wish I could love..but I could not find any sort of motivation to keep me moving..just endless streams of fighting and killing. It This was a shock to me..I thought that this was going to be a trip of a life time....well so much for expectations. It left me with the same sort of disappointment that I had in my brain after Halo 2, though not as extreme. Far Cry is honestly a game that I wish I could love..but I could not find any sort of motivation to keep me moving..just endless streams of fighting and killing. It was like a very non-thrilling The Suffering, just endless waves of violence and no plot what so ever. There was nothing to make me want to move through the beautifully crafted levels and there was nothing that motivated me to even try to shoot anb antagonist's head off...many would say that this is what made Doom III a good game...Doom three had complexity in its style though..it kept you moving because of how unexpected you were..and of course you wanted to kill that King of Hell...In Half-Life 2 there is a dense story and intruiging characters that keep you wanting to fight to the end and save all that you've seen...Even in games as shallow as Halo (The first) there was a thrill to be held. But this game was just way too predictable and for all of its technical beauty it was just too dull to keep moving. After beating this game even though I found it pleasingly challeneging...I felt terribly empty inside.… Expand
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. DonC.
    Feb 21, 2005
    10
    Its the best and its rocking others out of the way.
  85. 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
  86. MattT.
    Aug 19, 2006
    10
    Best FPS game I've ever played!
  87. TimB.
    Feb 12, 2007
    10
    The best single player FPS game since Opposing Force for me. Better than Pariah, Painkiller, HL2, and Quake4 (played and finished them all) because of a good plot, the not so scripted gameplay (no Doom3 monster cupboards), and beautiful open levels. It was a stunning achievement that probably is starting to look aged but I can now run it at full quality so for me it still looks good.
  88. SikoT.
    Apr 23, 2007
    10
    For me it is a 10. And for those who are comparing the 3 year old game graphics with games just came out recently, don't have a idea of games and technology.
  89. Pr()ZaC
    May 26, 2007
    9
    Almost perfect game. It's still one of the best FPS ever made, very innovatie graphic/A.I./engine wise, almost as a second coming of the first Unreal. Don't forget to play Matto3 and Matto4 mods.
  90. 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
  91. GM.
    Nov 15, 2007
    4
    I saw inconsistent AI and awful "read my mind" game design that relied on ambush deaths and memorizing what ?!open-ended!? paths not to go down. There's no motivation to keep playing either as the story is sketchy at best. Weak weapon sounds make even the pretty jungle combat dull. Overall, great graphics but it's a tech demo with untested gameplay. You may give it a miss.
  92. timska
    Apr 14, 2012
    10
    Great game its a bit blocky but its out of 2004! :D i love this game because there are really cool moments in Far Cry ! I think it's a GREAT game. Now im waiting for that Far Cry 3 come out
  93. kettch19
    Nov 26, 2012
    6
    This game can die in a fire. For 2004 the graphics would have been incredible, but there are major issues with playability. The final 1.4.0 patch broke lots of the physics so enemies will see you and kill you from miles away and through tents. You will randomly get completely stuck on stairs or even the smallest jut in the terrain. You will get stuck on some sections for hours, replayingThis game can die in a fire. For 2004 the graphics would have been incredible, but there are major issues with playability. The final 1.4.0 patch broke lots of the physics so enemies will see you and kill you from miles away and through tents. You will randomly get completely stuck on stairs or even the smallest jut in the terrain. You will get stuck on some sections for hours, replaying dozens of times because of the bulls*#$. The vehicle physics SUCK. The only reason I finished this game was to finish the "story", but I wanted to put a bullet in my head quite a few times while trying to figure out a way around some of the malarkey. No way this is an 89/100.… Expand
  94. hwanin
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    It's difficult to make a review here.
    From a catholic view it's a disgrace to play a game where you have to kill hundreds of _people_ and I did it, years ago. The graphics and controls were great and I bought Far Cry 1 & 2, but not the 3rd and won't play with these anymore I guess. The story is also ?alright?.
    The gameplay is very diverse though (like crafting, using skill points,    It's difficult to make a review here.
    From a catholic view it's a disgrace to play a game where you have to kill hundreds of _people_ and I did it, years ago. The graphics and controls were great and I bought Far Cry 1 & 2, but not the 3rd and won't play with these anymore I guess. The story is also ?alright?.
    The gameplay is very diverse though (like crafting, using skill points, skinning animals, using cars, boats, gliders, or swimming in water).

    I really did enjoy this game back in the days when I purchased, but as I said, I hope I'm done with violent games for life.    … Expand
  95. roky666
    Sep 2, 2014
    8
    A fun, challenging and very comprehensive game.
    Despite its age, the graphics are still very good and holding up the game.
    The best is the level design and the players have gotten dark halls to enjoy beautiful beaches in a Pacific island. Although I must say that in my Steam version of some chapters had errors in the textures and looked totally red mountains! The gameplay is excellent,    A fun, challenging and very comprehensive game.
    Despite its age, the graphics are still very good and holding up the game.
    The best is the level design and the players have gotten dark halls to enjoy beautiful beaches in a Pacific island. Although I must say that in my Steam version of some chapters had errors in the textures and looked totally red mountains!
    The gameplay is excellent, although the difficulty, especially in the end it is also high, becoming infuriating.
    I was also surprised the duration of the game; 20 chapters !, some better than others, but overall it is an amazing journey    … Expand
  96. Sean-M
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    Great game, the graphics were insane when this was released. Also interesting gameplay.
  97. morfil
    Jan 23, 2016
    5
    Far Cry is one of the most overrated games in 2004. Some people say that this game is the best FPS game after legendary Half Life from 1998. I disagree. Far Cry is just an average FPS game with boring story, stereotypical characters and annoying game play.

    Now, the game really looks fantastic. Most of the game takes place on tropical islands in South Pacific and the islands are just    Far Cry is one of the most overrated games in 2004. Some people say that this game is the best FPS game after legendary Half Life from 1998. I disagree. Far Cry is just an average FPS game with boring story, stereotypical characters and annoying game play.

    Now, the game really looks fantastic. Most of the game takes place on tropical islands in South Pacific and the islands are just beautiful to watch, the sea, waterfalls and jungles look really good and breathtaking, but good graphics doesn't bring good game.

    The story is boring and typical even for the worst FPS games: we have one guy with a lot of guns against the army of bad guys and (of course) genetic mutants. Most of the time you are just walking from one island to another, shooting and killing everyone you meet without having a clue what's going on. The enemies are ten times stronger than you, they can see you from a mile away, hear one little sound and they put the entire place on full alert, knowing exactly where you are, I even heard that they can see you threw the walls and rocks which is really stupid and unrealistic. There is no strategy while approaching to the enemy, all the time you are just shooting at them. And sometimes you'll have to shoot at them in different directions, because they can attack you from the air, water and jungle at the same time. The game become very boring after a few hours, because it's all the same; you come to the island, start shooting at the enemy, enter a base or laboratory, shoot new bunch of enemies, push the button or something like that and in the end shoot some more enemies. Maybe it's fun and challenging game for young players, but for me (I like the games with story and challenge, not "shoot to kill" games) it was just a waste of time. There are some cool things in the game, you can switch walking on foot and driving with jeeps, boats,... but that's not enough for a good game.

    Far Cry is overall an average FPS game with bad story and terrible voice acting, annoying game play and after a few hours it become boring and predictable. Trouble in paradise for teenagers.    … Expand
  98. gracjanski
    Jul 2, 2016
    10
    This is a milestone of the first person shooter genre. One of the many great improvements is the big location that leads you to many ways to come to your goal. The other milestone is the engine: even today this game looks great, obviously the engine is written perfectly. In addition dont forget the great art design to use that engine.
    I like the setting very much: who played ever a    This is a milestone of the first person shooter genre. One of the many great improvements is the big location that leads you to many ways to come to your goal. The other milestone is the engine: even today this game looks great, obviously the engine is written perfectly. In addition dont forget the great art design to use that engine.
    I like the setting very much: who played ever a shooter on idyllic islands before? Great idea.
    I like the idea with the little minimap for one reason: it makes the game like a hunt to kill the enemies. Unfortunately the AI is most of the time stupid, so the whole game is very easy. But sometimes the AI is good and coordinate to hunts you, especially in the open fields.

    What is bad? The campaign could be a bit shorter. The dialogs and story could be a bit more realistic to immerse better. The range of view of the enemies is too short sometime. Crowe in the helicopter as one of the bosses is very annoying und unrealistic.    … Expand
  99. JimmyThickNThin
    Dec 31, 2014
    5
    Far Cry is a game I was unimpressed with back in 2003, yet it seems worse every time I replay it.

    Never have I played a game so rife with random, arbitrary caprice. You will die frequently, often by an enemy you never saw. Many enemies, especially later on, are bullet sponges while you go down in a few hits. That sort of balance can work in a game where damage is readily avoidable- here    Far Cry is a game I was unimpressed with back in 2003, yet it seems worse every time I replay it.

    Never have I played a game so rife with random, arbitrary caprice. You will die frequently, often by an enemy you never saw. Many enemies, especially later on, are bullet sponges while you go down in a few hits. That sort of balance can work in a game where damage is readily avoidable- here it is not. Even in perfectly normal combat, no matter what you do with mobility or cover, you sort of sweat out health, assuming you don't get king hit and die instantly.

    That could've been ameliorated by a decent save system, but here you're left with sporadic checkpoints, which barely make sense in the context of a freeform shooter. You want experimentation? Too bad; too risky. Always living from checkpoint to checkpoint, crying "my kingdom for a checkpoint!". At times it would make sense to take it slow, except A) gunplay is much more fun than stealth here and B) spending lots of time getting it done risks that time, because of the save system.

    Factor in constant annoyances like a dismal movement speed (barely a brisk walk), a large but pointlessly slow-to-recharge stamina bar that serves no real purpose, ditto for a thermal vision recharge (even when some enemies are invisible!), enemies' ridiculous melee range, bogus ammo capacities, abysmal draw distance of enemies... everything in the game stands somewhere between off-kilter and utterly broken. Not so much a laundry list of minor annoyances, as here annoyance competes for time with decent gameplay.

    Level design ranges from mediocre to terrible, with extended boring indoor levels where even the pretense of freedom is dropped.

    Visually the game still holds up well today. Or, it would, were it not for a LOD bias that doesn't adjust for modern resolutions. Glaring billboards everywhere and some strange interpolation between LODs that can be mistaken for enemy combatants (if it moves, kill it). Those niggles aside, the quality gap between graphics & gameplay shows that Far Cry should have remained a tech demo.    … Expand
  100. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    7
    Gameplay : 7
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 6
    Sound : 7
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    Overall : 7
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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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Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 72
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  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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