Far Cry 3

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8.6

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  1. ElectroSoul
    Jan 21, 2016
    8
    This game as one of the best villains made in the history of gaming! Far cry 3 is a good FPS, with a good story and great graphics. There are moments the you literally just "BOOM" (that's the sound of your mind exploding). I totally recommend this game 8/10 (Multiplayer is almost dead at the time of this review so...yeah - but it was pretty good and responsive.
  2. Aiden641
    Jan 22, 2015
    9
    Even now,when the franchise is now a quadrilogy . FarCry 3 is still the best out of the 2 that came before it and even it's sequel (FarCry 4) . Jason is good,as a protagonist but the main impact here is on Vaas . Oh my God,Vaas is so well done . Better,lesser or equal to the already "BEST VILLAIN OF THE YEAR" contender,which is Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2. But with that said,UBISOFTEven now,when the franchise is now a quadrilogy . FarCry 3 is still the best out of the 2 that came before it and even it's sequel (FarCry 4) . Jason is good,as a protagonist but the main impact here is on Vaas . Oh my God,Vaas is so well done . Better,lesser or equal to the already "BEST VILLAIN OF THE YEAR" contender,which is Handsome Jack from Borderlands 2. But with that said,UBISOFT really did their best on this game and they suceeded greatly with nearly no errors at all. Just small gameplay issues or just issues with the main "UPGRADE" system . (THE RAKYAT UPGRADE-not really its official name) .

    Overall,this game deserves an honest 9/10 . Damn near to perfect if not for the small mishap in the story of the main campaign and just some basic issues with the main gameplay. (Their minor,you won't even know about it)    … Expand
  3. Brendon6446
    Jan 22, 2015
    9
    This game was so good. The setting was amazing, i loved the tropical open world. Animals were exotic and sometimes deadly. VAS was an awesome villain! A comical serial killing psychopath. As you progress through the game you learn more moves and become stronger as the chosen warrior. Setting 10, Story 8, Characters 8, gameplay 9
  4. LVeldhuizen
    Jan 22, 2016
    8
    Far Cry 3 has been out for quite some time now but I didn't get around to play it till about 4 weeks ago. I had already played Far Cry 4 before I started playing Far Cry. I expected this game to be pretty much the same as Far Cry 4 in terms of gameplay and open world since Far Cry 4 has been criticized quite a lot with being a total 'Far Cry 3 copy' in terms of gameplay. However, Far Cry 3Far Cry 3 has been out for quite some time now but I didn't get around to play it till about 4 weeks ago. I had already played Far Cry 4 before I started playing Far Cry. I expected this game to be pretty much the same as Far Cry 4 in terms of gameplay and open world since Far Cry 4 has been criticized quite a lot with being a total 'Far Cry 3 copy' in terms of gameplay. However, Far Cry 3 blew me away. Sure, a lot of things were indeed exactly the same or even a bit worse (since it was an earlier installment in the series of course), but the gameplay just felt great again just like it did with Far Cry 4. Also, the open world big enough to have quite some fun exploring and roaming around. But the thing Far Cry 3 really outshined on was the story. Far Cry 4 really disappointed me with the story but Far Cry 3 did (almost) everything right. The story was fun, exciting and really worth to play through. However, some aspects of the story were pretty vague and never really explained. I also felt they could have ended the game a bit better than they ultimately did but it was still pretty good.
    But then, on my way to the platinum, there was the ultimate fun destroyer: the co-op missions. Not because I don't like co-op in general, but because Far Cry 3's co-op is one of the worst I've ever had to play through. The co-op mission were boring, and when playing online, two of the six mission-trophies glitched on me. When I played them online again up to three times, they kept glitching -_- . Finally I found someone who was willing to play those two mission offline with me which finally granted me the platinum trophy.
    If not for the horrible co-op missions, I would have given Far Cry 3 a 9 for enjoyment. If you still have/want to play Far Cry 3 but don't intend to go for the platinum trophy, please skip the co-op missions :P.    … Expand
  5. xX_Punisher_100
    Aug 14, 2015
    10
    Having read most of the reviews for this game I decided to give it a try.. It turns out that this game is one of the best games Ubisoft has ever made!!! With stunning visuals, compelling storyline amazing characters (for instance Vaas) , lots of things to do ,even after the main story is over , I strongly believe that this game deserves 10/10!!! Of course if you're done with the campaignHaving read most of the reviews for this game I decided to give it a try.. It turns out that this game is one of the best games Ubisoft has ever made!!! With stunning visuals, compelling storyline amazing characters (for instance Vaas) , lots of things to do ,even after the main story is over , I strongly believe that this game deserves 10/10!!! Of course if you're done with the campaign you can always try out the multiplayer and the co-op modes!!! To sum up , this game really redefines the open world games and the entire genre ,as it has numerous things to do, and you should clearly give it a try !!!!… Expand
  6. MaxiRE123
    Dec 12, 2016
    10
    Awesome game! While the story and characters aren't anything special, the island, the gameplay and the exploration are truly where the game shine. There is alot to do. The game does look pretty, for a PS3 game that is (look even better on PC). Got tons of ways to handle any situations, got manys ways to travel in the game. Exploration is well made and well rewarded. This is a must-play!
  7. SnurgBurgler
    Feb 24, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Go and get this game right now, I beg you! It's an amazing game, without a doubt. If you've enjoyed Far Cry 4 or Primal, then this is definitely worth your time. If you're a newcomer to the series, then this is also a great starting point. In this game you play as Jason Brody on vacation at a island with his best friends and two brothers. Pretty great, right? Wrong. This game turns dark fast, as you realize that Jason and his friends have been captured by pirates, and their leader, Vaas, who is a psychopath. You're one brother, who has had military training, then breaks free of his restraints and helps Jason out of his. They then sneak around the pirate camp to try to set their friends free, but that comes to a close as Jason and his brother get spotted. As they're trying to run, Jason's brother gets shot and dies, leaving Jason on his own to survive. Pretty awesome exposition. At the very beginning, Jason is a civilian, a victim of these pirates, but by the end, he is transformed into a ruthless killer who starts to even question himself. And that's what I love of this game, the sense of morality. In Far Cry 4, you just go to Kyrat and start killing people. The main character, Ajay, never questions himself and thinks about who he's killed. But Jason does, and that's what makes this game perfect. By the end, he even goes as far as calling himself a monster. But, with that aside, the game mechanics are also great. The shooting is better as ever, the hunting is good (though not as good as Far Cry Primal's hunting), and the missions are refreshing. As the game goes on, Jason is tasked with trying to save his friends and take down the pirate leader, Vaas, and later Vaas' boss. And the graphics are BEAUTIFUL! They really are. The tropical island setting is very well portrayed through these graphics. Then, there are also two other modes in this game: co-op and multiplayer. In co-op, you can play with up to 4 people as 4 brand new characters who don't appear in the campaign at all, which is a great addition, because you learn a new story. The co-op is very fun to do, especially with friends, because you can have a lot of fun. And the multiplayer is surprisingly good, especially for a game series that has never had a competitive multiplayer mode. It's very fun and refreshing when most competitive multiplayer games these days are just Call of Duty re-skins. This game is worth every penny that they're asking you for it right now, and I can say that you should go buy this game, whether you're a veteran to the series or a newcomer, get this game!… Expand
  8. Gamercritic777
    Apr 25, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The good: Story is amazing. Gunfights, tactics, upgrading basically all of it.
    The Bad: When you kill the boss you feel the game is missing something.
    The game has been set up really well.    … Expand
  9. RicBR
    Jul 10, 2019
    8
    Muito bom, mesmo em 2019. História, som, gameplay. O principal problema é o baixo framerate, o jogo tem ótimos gráficos estáticos, mas roda mal.
  10. omer123
    Jul 22, 2016
    9
    far cry 3 is the best far cry game yet some peapls saying the second one is better just because the map editer i dont about the map editer or all that **** because they are wrong there are spoilers in these review because the game releised before 4 years so you been played the game so lets talking about the gameplay u feel yourself bad ass u can takedown enemys shooting throwing molotovfar cry 3 is the best far cry game yet some peapls saying the second one is better just because the map editer i dont about the map editer or all that **** because they are wrong there are spoilers in these review because the game releised before 4 years so you been played the game so lets talking about the gameplay u feel yourself bad ass u can takedown enemys shooting throwing molotov greande and c4 the had alot of weapons and awsome skill points or your tattoo are helpful and let the gameplay alot fun like making takedown and launch the greande in enemys pocket and kick there ass or making 3 enemy in the same time the game had a solid stealth mechanic u can hunt animals alot animals or pick up syring kit to craft them the greenleaf to regenerate your health bar and animals for crafting animals skin to craft your wallet to pickup more money or rootsack to hold more stuff and u can them in the shop the game it self had amazing graphics and stuuing visual u can ride vechles like cars boats and baggi the openworld is big tons of acctivities and detail u can play with your friends co op the includs a pointless multplayer it just not that great okay when u finish the game u unlock the wingsuit which is very great this game is **** awsome one of the best games in the year… Expand
  11. Mathelga2
    Feb 2, 2016
    9
    In my opinion this is the best game of 2012 and the best game in the Far Cry series. This is because of the amazing open world and the great story although it was not perfect it could get a bit repetitive in some parts of story for example there were a lot of very slow missions were you have to sneak round with out being seen now I am fine with this but I think there were slightly to many of them.
  12. imAwhatermelon
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    Its g8 m8, I rate 8/8. I must say... i dont h8. hvor er det du skal nå kjetil. JEG VIL HA IS. du kan ikke få is nå, det er kaldt ute og du har nettop spist frokost. MEN JEG HAR LYST PÅ IS.
  13. Empyrea
    Aug 16, 2018
    8
    Although I prefer other games like Uncharted or Tomb Raider, this game has very good graphics and the first person gameplay make you feel more the experience. In this game you can use many different weapons as you advance during the game. One thing that I would like the creators have done would be to give you the chance to pay for upgrades instead of having to hunt a kind of animal butAlthough I prefer other games like Uncharted or Tomb Raider, this game has very good graphics and the first person gameplay make you feel more the experience. In this game you can use many different weapons as you advance during the game. One thing that I would like the creators have done would be to give you the chance to pay for upgrades instead of having to hunt a kind of animal but well, you can beat this game without upgrade many things. Voices in Spanish were good for once but I'm sure that in English must be great. It took me a little more than 12 hours to beat.… Expand
  14. colourxbandits
    Jun 30, 2016
    9
    Beautiful scenery, interesting and unique characters, exciting and non-repetitive plot, good range of weapons, endless amount of things to do besides the main story, fun gameplay such as killing the animals and performing take downs on enemies... idk man i could go on forever this game is great :P
  15. sgthombre
    Sep 23, 2016
    5
    I'm just writing at least 150 characters because I wanted to save this review in a more convenient way to look back at scores that I had given stuff as a user.
  16. JakGLaDOS29
    Dec 30, 2016
    8
    As my first try into the Far Cry series, I found the open world elements extremely inviting and finding it very easy to become lost in the game itself as an adventurer. I'm not much a fan of the story, but found myself immersed within the environment. The game is truly unique and very immersive.
  17. RandomWhorie
    Jul 6, 2017
    7
    ¡Cuidado! ¡Un kinki camiseta-roja anda suelto hostigando a turistas de todo pelaje, pobre de ellos que intenten adentrarse en las profundidades de la selva caribeña del pacífico!
    Voy al meollo: un turista pierde a su amante, conoce a varias personas irrelevantes pero importantes para rellenar de contenido al videojuego, algunos familiares tendrán problemas con las autoridades de la isla    ¡Cuidado! ¡Un kinki camiseta-roja anda suelto hostigando a turistas de todo pelaje, pobre de ellos que intenten adentrarse en las profundidades de la selva caribeña del pacífico!
    Voy al meollo: un turista pierde a su amante, conoce a varias personas irrelevantes pero importantes para rellenar de contenido al videojuego, algunos familiares tendrán problemas con las autoridades de la isla además de él y por si fuera poco atención spoiler, tiene relaciones sexuales. Así como lo leen.

    Pero puedes elegir el otro final politicamente correcto si lo desean, ahí siguen habiendo relaciones pero fuera de cámara.    … Expand
  18. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Imma give this one a 8/10 for it's originality when it comes to story and smooth controls and nice gameplay, but once again set on a tropical island, just like the first one, just that this one was executed poorly compared to the first Far Cry.
    The story on the other hand is very good, though the way you kill the "bosses" is probably the sh*ttiest ways they could've done it, it's not    Imma give this one a 8/10 for it's originality when it comes to story and smooth controls and nice gameplay, but once again set on a tropical island, just like the first one, just that this one was executed poorly compared to the first Far Cry.
    The story on the other hand is very good, though the way you kill the "bosses" is probably the sh*ttiest ways they could've done it, it's not exciting at all and very boring. I would've preferred an actual cutscene were you cut off Vaas hands and then decapitate him, rather than some weird ass interactive cutscene where you just have to press buttons at the right time, very disappointing. The weapons selection is pretty good, though not overwhelming. The Desert Eagle model is by far one of the ugliest, it's up there on the ugly gun list together with the Desert Eagle from SoF Payback. Far Cry 2 did the Deagle way better than this. Weapon condition doesn't deteriorate after times, so it makes it more boring than it's predecessor.    … Expand
  19. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    9
    Far cry 3
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  20. mario6949
    Aug 15, 2018
    9
    game of the year 2017 hahahahahhahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaaaaa
  21. Br_AgSs
    Aug 9, 2020
    5
    Only thing I can say about this game is: Vaas is the only good thing in this game. The story is boring, Jason is a terrible protagonist, the map is boring and the really repetitive, the graphics are fine but the game is waaaay to bright. The combat is easy and the AI is stupid.
  22. Kvantaliani03
    Nov 20, 2021
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  23. ssffsalman
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    i say honestly it is my favorite game ever, all things in this game i like it,especially the antagonist, the graphics and the story it was the good point it is really enter the term of insanity
  24. FrpMan
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    Ubisoft bokunu çıkarmadan önce Far cry zevk veren bir oyundu. 3. oyun gerçekten güzel ana kötü Vaas oldukça iyiydi. En sevmediğim yönü boss savaşlarıydı.
  25. Arodin78
    Sep 21, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    . FC 3 has easily the best protagonist, antagonist, and story in the series, which I know for this series isn't saying much, but the mental and psychological journey that Jason Brody embarks on, transforming him from a clueless nobody to a merciless killer, the way it affects the people around him (as well as his overall chemistry with said characters), not to mention his clashes    Pros:
    . FC 3 has easily the best protagonist, antagonist, and story in the series, which I know for this series isn't saying much, but the mental and psychological journey that Jason Brody embarks on, transforming him from a clueless nobody to a merciless killer, the way it affects the people around him (as well as his overall chemistry with said characters), not to mention his clashes with the charismatic psychopath Vaas is second-to-none compared to the rest of the franchise.
    . A plethora of new ways to take down your enemies, from multi-takedowns, takedowns from above or below, to the introduction of bows, C4, proximity mines, as well as enhanced weapon customisation allows for almost endless mayhem as you feel like a complete badass, tearing through the opposition. The addition of having to hunt or be hunted by a plethora of dangerous wildlife only adds to the chaos and survival.
    . The addition of fast travelling and autosaving makes the game FAR less tedious than FC 2 and is much-welcomed.
    . From hunting the aforementioned animals for skins to upgrade your character, to liberating outposts, to helping out locals with their problems, there is always something to do and there is never a dull moment.
    . The world is still gorgeous 9 years later, and the lore and mystery created by this game makes the Rook Islands one of the series' most interesting maps to explore.

    Cons:
    . Whilst I sing praises about Vaas, his character is very underutilised and killed off in very pathetic fashion before you even reach the last 1/4 of the game, leading to a hunt for the actual villain which feels heavily rushed and not very forfilling due to the high focus on Vaas.
    . The game has a tenancy to swarm you with enemies in certain missions, either in large environments with little cover, or small environments where the terrain can work against you, which is very annoying at times.
    . This version of the game does suffer from framerate issues and small texture issues.

    . Story - 7. 5/10
    . Characters - 7. 5/10
    . Gameplay - 8/10
    . Presentation - 8.5/10

    . Combined Score - 31.5/40
    . Final Score - 8/10    … Expand
  26. DestroyerM24
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    In Far Cry 3 you play as Jason Brody (a normal character with no military experience) as he tries so set his friends free after they were captured by pirates, who are lead by an iconic antagonist called Vaas.
    At first they were all captured while they were skydiving near the Rook Island, but Jason's older brother helped him escape the outpost before the camp was alerted, unfortunately his    In Far Cry 3 you play as Jason Brody (a normal character with no military experience) as he tries so set his friends free after they were captured by pirates, who are lead by an iconic antagonist called Vaas.
    At first they were all captured while they were skydiving near the Rook Island, but Jason's older brother helped him escape the outpost before the camp was alerted, unfortunately his brother didn't make it. This was the start of Jason's journey to release all his friends and to avenge older brother's death.
    While being on this journey, there is a group of natives of the island who are willing to help you, if you help them liberate the island by taking control over outposts all over the island. Apart from that, there are multiple activities and side quest which you can access after liberating a part of the island. Well, most of them becomes repetitive after some time and you lose interest completing them, but they give you some extra few hours of gameplay.
    Jason will not only learn how to be a warrior, but also how to survive the jungle. By gathering certain plants, you will be able to craft syringes which will amplify you skills, and by hunting and gathering animal skins, you will be able to upgrade yourself so that you can carry more loot, ammo, syringes, etc.
    Following the main storyline after some time you will gain ability to learn more skills, which are represented on a Tatau, which will complete itself after learning all skills. The main story is great, and on my opinion, it can be separated in two parts, every part of the story on a separate island. The first one where you will set you friends free and where you will kill Vaas, and the second one where you will hunt down Hoyt to help Citra avenge his brother Vaas for turning him into a madman.
    Well, apart the great memorable story, there is also a character who stand out above all, and that is Vaas, of course, the crazy maniac who starts talking like a reasonable person and ends the talk by yelling at you and killing someone. He shows only in few cutscenes, but his impact as a character stands out.
    The Rook Island are vast and beautiful, the graphics is amazing, even today. Great amount of weapons, skills, upgrades and activities. The only thing that really shown how old this game is was the barely holding the 30 fps cap while driving and the bottom of the screen tearing while running.

    All in all, for open-world fans this is a must play, within this game you get not only a beautiful world to explore full of mysteries to reveal, but also a great story full of iconic characters.

    Have I ever told you an example of insanity? Well, this game is.    … Expand
  27. thanasis2b1479
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Good story and gameplay(Best story in a far cry game)
    Good visuals
    OK/boring activities
    Terrible side missions
  28. Chaiba_sm
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Top best games Ps3 action-adventure..........................................
  29. JoKeR_AlexS
    Nov 21, 2020
    9
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  30. YigidOx2
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Classic Far Cry. But he's better than all of them. Vaas is an excellent character. The story of your fall on the island makes sense. The last Far Cry, the value of the main character. The island theme is great. If you did not play, you would be very shameful.
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#4 Best PS3 Game of 2012
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#6 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2012
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#5 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 28, 2013
    90
    Brilliant in concept, truly great in execution despite a few stumbles. A must own title. [January 2013, p68]
  2. Thunderbolt
    Jan 7, 2013
    70
    Despite being hampered by a well meaning, but ultimately interfering, plot, Far Cry 3 has evolved into a decadent, playful and exciting title. Be it quality programming, dumb luck or a mixture of them both, the game plunges you into a thick, gloopy world of sugary gameplay, shimmering visuals, intoxicating audio as well as a great deal more. It's long, stupid and buckets of fun - just what you need to burn away the winter blues.
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  3. Armchair Empire
    Jan 3, 2013
    90
    Far Cry 3 is a terrific and is one of the best games I've played in a long time. Far Cry 3's main draw is the deep and engaging campaign, but the multiplayer modes are also serviceable enough to keep you playing for a long time.
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