FAR: Lone Sails

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 184 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 129 out of 184
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 184
  3. Negative: 17 out of 184

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  1. spencerplewe
    Apr 16, 2022
    7
    I constantly wanted more, I wanted to see this world unroll further, I wanted to see what else I could do with this incredibly clever main vehicle; but then it ends quite abruptly, which makes it feel incomplete without following it up with the sequel.
  2. auditbadger
    Jul 24, 2020
    6
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  3. pawq
    Sep 18, 2020
    6
    A short and pretty visual tale, with ultra-minimalistic storytelling and puzzles. As cute as this game is, and as beautiful as the soundtrack is, the experience isn't engaging physically, mentally, or emotionally, or in other words, it's boring... I can enjoy games built upon an atmosphere, but this simply didn't have enough variety or activity to keep me interested or occupied, even justA short and pretty visual tale, with ultra-minimalistic storytelling and puzzles. As cute as this game is, and as beautiful as the soundtrack is, the experience isn't engaging physically, mentally, or emotionally, or in other words, it's boring... I can enjoy games built upon an atmosphere, but this simply didn't have enough variety or activity to keep me interested or occupied, even just for the 3h-or-so first playthrough. However, thanks to the pretty visuals and music the game was pleasant enough even on the 2nd ("speedrun") playthrough, and there's nothing "bad" about it, just not enough content for my taste.… Expand
  4. michaelb1928
    Sep 3, 2018
    7
    Driving the unique vessel is very engaging but simple environmental puzzles are pale in comparison. At the en
  5. OverClusterARG
    Apr 2, 2019
    7
    A modo de microrrelato dentro de su universo, FAR: Lone Sails aborda el deseo de seguir pese a todo. Si bien no hay una ferviente oposición de la Naturaleza frente a la nave y la historia parece caer bajo su propio peso, el agregado progresivo de elementos y el efecto que ello da sobre la continuidad hace casi todo el trabajo sucio. La mecánica se traduce literalmente en los engranajes delA modo de microrrelato dentro de su universo, FAR: Lone Sails aborda el deseo de seguir pese a todo. Si bien no hay una ferviente oposición de la Naturaleza frente a la nave y la historia parece caer bajo su propio peso, el agregado progresivo de elementos y el efecto que ello da sobre la continuidad hace casi todo el trabajo sucio. La mecánica se traduce literalmente en los engranajes del transporte y las maneras de abrirle paso.

    El resto es la ironía de disfrutar de un paisaje silencioso, tan incómodo como familiar. La metáfora de la vida como viaje se renueva, solo que a bordo de algo tangible.    … Expand
  6. metesuzuk
    Jan 15, 2022
    7
    Atmosphere and music are great. The gameplay mechanics are original and the gameplay time is perfect.
  7. hoanns
    Nov 29, 2020
    7
    Beautiful, atmospheric and an awesome vehicle. .
  8. team8800
    May 18, 2018
    7
    The idea of this game and art concept are great,but it seemed not finished for me.Through all of the game i had mixed feelings and was waiting for something great to happen,but it didn`t.
    Scoring seven just for music and visual style,gameplay and quests could me much more interesting (comparing to similar games like Unravel and Limbo).
    Anyway those guys got great potential,good luck!
  9. kristof756
    May 21, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i cant make fire in the mine please fix it but is a really good game a play it every day… Expand
  10. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    7
    It's short. I finished it in less than 3 hours. But it was fun! I love the graphic style and the game-play. I really had fun with it but it's a bit too short and probably not worth a replay.
  11. kezzyhko
    Aug 5, 2020
    7
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  12. UnKidreal
    Aug 10, 2023
    6
    Игра пройдена на уровне сложности – Нет уровня сложности.

    Куча наград, но, не вызывает никаких эмоций, что награждающие увидели в очередной простенькой детской истории, с простенькими игровыми механиками, простенькой графикой, не очень понятно. Многие детские игры порой действительно вызывают бурю эмоций своими историями обёрнутыми в атмосферную, во всех смыслах, оболочку, но точно не    Игра пройдена на уровне сложности – Нет уровня сложности.

    Куча наград, но, не вызывает никаких эмоций, что награждающие увидели в очередной простенькой детской истории, с простенькими игровыми механиками, простенькой графикой, не очень понятно. Многие детские игры порой действительно вызывают бурю эмоций своими историями обёрнутыми в атмосферную, во всех смыслах, оболочку, но точно не эта игра. Порой читаешь хвалебные рецензии на подобные FAR Lone Sails игры и создаётся впечатление, что либо ты чего-то не понимаешь и не видишь то, что видят другие, что вполне возможно, либо на западе просто выбирают какую-то игру и раздают награды просто потому, что надо же кому-то их раздать.

    p.s. Имхо, крайне средний проект.

    Оценка: 6/10    … Expand
  13. hileger
    Jan 19, 2023
    7
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  14. co3676
    Mar 25, 2023
    7
    yedi .

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best PC Game of 2018
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#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#81 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 2, 2019
    90
    I avoided Far for much of the year, thinking it was another bog-standard indie exercise in gloom and ambiguousness. I was delighted to instead discover something beautiful, unpretentious and even hopeful. Don’t make the mistake that I almost did.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    80
    Easier to understand than Dark Train, a more soothing Inside. A steam sailboat hurries through the wilderness, and you switch between admiring wonderful visuals and keeping the machine running. [Issue#288]
  3. Cubed3
    Dec 11, 2018
    80
    FAR: Lone Sails is an emotive trip through a dying, yet beautiful world. It's a journey that doesn't last for long, and whose low replay value makes it hard to come back to it... and yet it's also one that's hard to let go once you start it. Fans of such games are definitely advised to give it a go - oh, and don't wait for a discount because its worthy of its price tag as it is.
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