Far Cry 3: Classic Edition

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

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  1. HayvenMoses
    Jul 14, 2019
    9
    In my opinion,the best Far Cry made. This game has it all,big open world full of secrets,loot and things to do. The story is great,gunplay is almost perfect,its just a fun game. My only complaint is the driving,its bad,they should've made it third person as its to hard to see where your going so your always out of control,bumping into everything,other than that I love this game. Im alwaysIn my opinion,the best Far Cry made. This game has it all,big open world full of secrets,loot and things to do. The story is great,gunplay is almost perfect,its just a fun game. My only complaint is the driving,its bad,they should've made it third person as its to hard to see where your going so your always out of control,bumping into everything,other than that I love this game. Im always curious as to why some people give games a zero just to try and force their opinion of the game down our throats,lets be adults,Im pretty sure even ET is a 1 outta 10.… Expand
  2. Esi
    Apr 10, 2019
    9
    the story looks great ..graphic is not bad ... game play is fun... i give this game 9 score ... i love this ...
  3. eva3si0n
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    Far Cry 3 Classic Edition is a great game and a disgusting remaster. In fact, this is the port of the game from PC to PS4. Far Cry 3 is one of the best games in the series and just one of the best games from Ubisoft. About the remaster we can only say that Ubisoft has not fixed more than one problem of the original. But Far Cry 3 is still relevant, it is the climax of the development ofFar Cry 3 Classic Edition is a great game and a disgusting remaster. In fact, this is the port of the game from PC to PS4. Far Cry 3 is one of the best games in the series and just one of the best games from Ubisoft. About the remaster we can only say that Ubisoft has not fixed more than one problem of the original. But Far Cry 3 is still relevant, it is the climax of the development of the series.… Expand
  4. BeyondLogic
    Jun 7, 2018
    8
    Far Cry 3 with better graphics and unfortunately the same clunky aiming mechanics. To be perfectly honest I'm enjoying the game more this time around than the first because I was still on my Far Cry 2 is better pedestal. Now that I'm playing years after I am coming to realize this may be my second favorite entry in the series. If you enjoyed it when it released then you will mostFar Cry 3 with better graphics and unfortunately the same clunky aiming mechanics. To be perfectly honest I'm enjoying the game more this time around than the first because I was still on my Far Cry 2 is better pedestal. Now that I'm playing years after I am coming to realize this may be my second favorite entry in the series. If you enjoyed it when it released then you will most definitely now.… Expand
  5. andy24king24
    Jun 26, 2018
    8
    Incredible game this was back on the Xbox 360 and now thankfully it’s got the well deserved upgrade to PS4. But there really isn’t anything great, nothing has changed at all and being a classic or remastered version it’s to be expected. Still a great game and thankful I got it free with Far Cry 5. But I’d steer clear of until the sale comes.
  6. MrZfinger
    Nov 19, 2018
    7
    Совершенно никаких графических улучшений и отсутствует The blood dragon.
  7. Scotty120
    Nov 14, 2019
    8
    One of the best Far Cry game's around and i enjoyed going back through this one to complete again.
  8. PaektusanLeader
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Still the best Far Cry and the game that made me fall in love with the series.
  9. Sasa524
    Jul 20, 2020
    3
    Quise involucrarme en la saga de Far Cry mediante este juego.

    Con Vaas Montenegro (Michael Mando) como antagonista y motivo principal por el cual decidí empezar por este, me encuentro con una jugabilidad horrenda, insatisfactoria y angustiante a la cual le di varias oportunidades pero no pude más. Sin lugar a duda me llamó mucho la atención el desarrollo de Vaas y el progreso como    Quise involucrarme en la saga de Far Cry mediante este juego.

    Con Vaas Montenegro (Michael Mando) como antagonista y motivo principal por el cual decidí empezar por este, me encuentro con una jugabilidad horrenda, insatisfactoria y angustiante a la cual le di varias oportunidades pero no pude más.

    Sin lugar a duda me llamó mucho la atención el desarrollo de Vaas y el progreso como jugador, pero con cosas frustrantes como los checkpoints insoportables que lo único que hacen es hacerte perder el tiempo volviendo a realizar avances insulsos, la experiencia se torna totalmente horripilante.

    Animales que les disparas y no perciben el daño, lo mismo para los humanos, un sistema de curación espantoso con una demora en la respuesta del joystick, falta de sensibilidad de los analógicos, una cámara terrorífica, popping, un inutil personaje que a la minima caida muere, que tampoco puede escalar, hacen este juego mas que un desafio una perdida de tiempo con todas sus mecanicas torpes.

    Es una lastima porque entiendo que en su momento habrá sido un exitazo para ps3, pero esta adaptación es paupérrima.

    Quizás en un futuro le de la posibilidad a Far Cry 4.    … Expand
  10. EvgeniusBro
    Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Наверно самый лучший Far Cry, в который я играл. Сюжет просто великолепный, очень хорошо прописаны все герои этой игры, правда оптимизация на PS4 оставляет желать лучшего.
  11. Dantheman112
    Oct 15, 2021
    9
    A great game to begin with but the classic edition is even better it adds a mor vivid and enjoyable experience to the game with better graphics and smoother interactions.
  12. zepos5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best game in the history of the gaming all over the time!Θα ηθελα οπωσδηποτε ,και πιστευω οτι ειναι μεγα ατοπημα απο τη ubisoft να μην εχει κατασκευασει ακομα το δευτερο επεισοδιο απο αυτο το αριστουργημα.Παιχνιδι σταθμος.Τhe game of the games!
  13. Jonno_scout
    Jul 18, 2020
    4
    The weapon sounds are terrible - worse than on PS3 - and there is massive input lag when moving and aiming, which makes things very frustrating. The physics of vehicles seem far, far worse compared to the original, and the number of times Ive had a car or quadbike rocket away into the bushes, or seen NPCs in cars completely out of control, is embarrassing. Wait for an 80% or more discountThe weapon sounds are terrible - worse than on PS3 - and there is massive input lag when moving and aiming, which makes things very frustrating. The physics of vehicles seem far, far worse compared to the original, and the number of times Ive had a car or quadbike rocket away into the bushes, or seen NPCs in cars completely out of control, is embarrassing. Wait for an 80% or more discount if you want this game. Otherwise, play it on PS3 - I loved it when I played it the first time.… Expand
  14. spesini
    Sep 28, 2021
    5
    Unfortunately didn't age well - doesn't help that it was barely touched, it's more of a port. Motion blur sucks and you can't turn it off. Original in 2012 was 9/10.
  15. xxxsssjjjk
    Dec 16, 2018
    6
    Great game but lazy remaster. ps4 pro version looks bad and the framerate is terrible.
  16. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 26, 2018
    7
    Far Cry 3
    A bit overrated
    Far Cry 3 is an about 16 hour long first person shooter where you play as Jason Brody The game starts with a bunch of young adults having fun and next thing you know, you and your little brother are in a cage, with the others nowhere to be found, this is where youre introduced to this games main antagonist vaas, who then shoots your brother, you run away and    Far Cry 3
    A bit overrated
    Far Cry 3 is an about 16 hour long first person shooter where you play as Jason Brody
    The game starts with a bunch of young adults having fun and next thing you know, you and your little brother are in a cage, with the others nowhere to be found, this is where youre introduced to this games main antagonist vaas, who then shoots your brother, you run away and you spend the rest of the game trying to find your friends and get revenger for you little brother.. .
    I havnt played far cry 3 before, and with it being released for current gen consoles, being included in the far cry 5 season pass I thought I would go back and play the ps3 version..
    after hearing such great things about how this game was robbed for game of the year 2012 by releasing in December.. I was even more excited for what is supposed to be the best game in the far cry series…
    And im sorry to break your hearts, but I just don’t see it..
    And lets be real.. 2012 we saw the likes of dishonored, assassins creed 3, the walking dead season , lollipop chainsaw, borderlands 2, and journey… get out of here with that robbed nonsense…
    Is far cry 3 the best game in the series?
    If we don’t count far cry primal, it actually probably is.. that much I agree on.. though Ive never touched far cry 4…
    right off the bat, my eyes needed some adjusting.. im geunuinely surprised how bad this only nearly 6 year old game now looks.. I had to get used to the old school graphics to really immerse myself into the world.. thankfully after a couple of hours my brain and eyes did adjust and the negative critiquing ends there..
    Because Far Cry 3 while is insanely overrated is stil la really good game
    what makes far cry 3 so great is that its so simple and linear… youre placed on a giant island is towers to climb to reveal the map.. its crawling with plants and animals to hunt so you can upgrade your gear, posts to liberate for fast travel points.. and the story is delivered with emotion and great design that we don’t get in the more modern far cry games
    I much prefer this delivery style over the recent separate regions, go do things to challenge the region leader nonsense they do now, it pulls everything in and makes It feel personal..
    here youl lbe doing a variety of queststhat as you could guess involves a lot of shooting, with the occasional annoying stealth missions thrown in here…
    But it never feels like just busy work, I had fun through the whole campaign, and my favorite moments much like in far cry 5 were the moments where youre going through weird hallucinations…
    it’s a clever way to create unrealistic levels and bring them into reality and I appreciate that..
    and completing quests will reward you with xp that goes towards skill points you can throw in your skill tree
    world design however is just okay, not much incentive to explore…
    it’s a bunch of greens and blues.. I didn’t feel like much care went into crafting it, but works as land in between missions, and does a great job of coming to life during the main story line..
    A story that was again just kind of okay, none of the characters blew me away, there are some surprised in the story.. but nothing that really drew me in or pulled me through to the end..
    the pure fun of the gameplay, the shooting, the tower climbing, the hunting.. that’s what kept me going..
    there is also co op maps and online multiplayer here but beign a 6 year old game as you would guess theres not many people still playing and there isn’t much to say about it.. its just one of those tacked on multiplayer modes that every AAA ps3 game had
    Ultimately I enjoyed Far Cry 3
    Its not as great as everyone remembers it being.. it doesn’t hold up..
    but its still decently fun
    I give far cry 3
    a 7.5/10    … Expand
  17. Professorfett
    Jun 20, 2018
    7
    Far Cry 3 is back! Yes the game that made Ubisoft care about the Far Cry series again is on the PS4 and Xbox One has been re-released, and it looks exactly the same. This will probably be a shorter review because it is just the exact same game that we have already played. Don't get me wrong I am a fan of these Remastered games that give me a reason to play through the game again, but itFar Cry 3 is back! Yes the game that made Ubisoft care about the Far Cry series again is on the PS4 and Xbox One has been re-released, and it looks exactly the same. This will probably be a shorter review because it is just the exact same game that we have already played. Don't get me wrong I am a fan of these Remastered games that give me a reason to play through the game again, but it seems that Far Cry 3: Classic Edition is just lacking. Sure it plays the same which is fine. Far Cry 3 is a fun experience and I wouldn't want them to change it. Funny enough though the game feels a bit old in comparison to later Far Cry games. Yet again this isn't a knock against the game at hand, yet it is noticeable while playing.
    What my actual gripe with the game is the graphics. They do look better than the PS3 version, but not because Ubisoft went in and worked on it. They look better because it is on a more powerful machine. That is an issue with me when companies do this re-release of a game and do absolutely nothing to make it look better. The best examples of what I want are Shadow of the Colossus looks and plays a lot better than the PS3 version. Or Halo 2 on the Master Chief collection looks amazing; it still plays the same, but they made that game worthy of the new generation.
    Overall Far Cry 3; Classic Edition isn't a bad thing to exist in fact I enjoyed going back through playing the game, and experiencing the story that I mostly forgot over time. It just isn't worth more than $10 in my book. If you bought the Gold Edition of Far Cry 5 then you already own it, and you should play that. If you didn't wait for a sale that is the only way this is worth your time. I definitely say BARGAIN BIN this game.    … Expand
  18. mboscht
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Far Cry 3 .
  19. mrgreentoad
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    I loved Far Cry 3 back in 2012 on my PS3. I haven’t played it in years. I just found it on PSN for $10 for my PS4 & had to get it for that price! I can honestly say I’m enjoying it more this time around!!!! The one major visual improvement I’m noticing is no more screen tearing. That was the main irritation i had when I played the PS3 version. I feel that there is a visual improvement inI loved Far Cry 3 back in 2012 on my PS3. I haven’t played it in years. I just found it on PSN for $10 for my PS4 & had to get it for that price! I can honestly say I’m enjoying it more this time around!!!! The one major visual improvement I’m noticing is no more screen tearing. That was the main irritation i had when I played the PS3 version. I feel that there is a visual improvement in general on PS4! I also enjoy playing with my headphones, which I couldn’t do on my PS3. The stereo sound effects sound awesome with headphones! I just finished Ghost of Tsushima (which is an amazing game BTW!) & needed a game to play. This is definitely scratching that itch! :-)… Expand
  20. Izackrimm
    Jul 13, 2021
    7
    es un juego palomero como si jugaras una pelicula tipo rambo o duro de matar,,graficos buenos para ser un juego ya algo viejito, pero falla un poco en sus mecanicas de juego ya que son medio desfasadas para los juegos que hay actualmente,
  21. Awarta
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Great game. I enjoyed it .
    but the choices which you had to make in the game story does not make sense
  22. psmoon21
    Nov 11, 2021
    0
    Boring, typical and stuffed as ubisoft knows how to do. The story is typical and cliche, with various mindless actions and decisions, typical missions to endure enemies or rare, with dreams and magic potions. Vaas is a pretty bad villain and hoyt a little better but still, friends are hateful, like all characters.

    Clear the map, towers, areas ... skills that you learn with points    Boring, typical and stuffed as ubisoft knows how to do. The story is typical and cliche, with various mindless actions and decisions, typical missions to endure enemies or rare, with dreams and magic potions. Vaas is a pretty bad villain and hoyt a little better but still, friends are hateful, like all characters.

    Clear the map, towers, areas ... skills that you learn with points instead of learning and improving them. stupid i.a., who stare at a wall or lose you if you are behind a plant, bad physics, bad moves for a first person game.

    Perhaps in his year of departure all this was not so evident but today he has aged very badly. There is nothing that stands out for the better.    … Expand
  23. Alp3r
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    I love this game very much, but there are some problems playing with playstation 4, the gun sounds have changed and I think it's bad but it's okay the main problem is fps ps4 pro fps 25-30 fps 60 fps I want 25-30 fps but other than that this game is a legend, the graphics are a little better and gun sounds change according to the environment, which is good! Some thought this game was aI love this game very much, but there are some problems playing with playstation 4, the gun sounds have changed and I think it's bad but it's okay the main problem is fps ps4 pro fps 25-30 fps 60 fps I want 25-30 fps but other than that this game is a legend, the graphics are a little better and gun sounds change according to the environment, which is good! Some thought this game was a remake, as it says on the cover, it's the classic version, not a remake, I think the game is good, so you can buy it, but it would be nice if the optimization was better and it's not too expensive so it's not over $30 but they rushed it as usual I wish the optimization was better ubioft lazy as always. It would be great if he brought a blood dragon with him.… Expand
  24. MullerSG
    Oct 13, 2021
    2
    I'll be quick, that “classical edition” is a joke for these who played Far Cry 3 on PS3/X360, Because on PS4 it seems even worst, even the textures and lighting itself, the FPS wasn't that big deal as well, it'd stay under 25 most of time which makes that game totally unplayable, definitely doesn't worth it, if you're seeking to play it please pick up another platform instead
  25. Carloss1997
    Mar 31, 2022
    7
    What a big and beautiful island with so much things to do. The story if totally off, a party guy became a killing machine from nothing. The boss fights was so strange. Characters are good.
  26. wend3Lll_
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    the best far cry, for sure, the campaign is captivating and frantic, good characters, and the highlight goes to the perfect villain, Vaas Montenegro.
  27. Chowjust
    Feb 20, 2019
    5
    Jesus this game didn't age well. I got this free with the season pass so I gave it another play though even though I've already finished it on Xbox 360. The graphics are definitely better but the shooting and movement feel quite bad. Remasters are always weird to review cause the game-play and story hasn't changed so I really just look at how well the remaster was done and if it improvedJesus this game didn't age well. I got this free with the season pass so I gave it another play though even though I've already finished it on Xbox 360. The graphics are definitely better but the shooting and movement feel quite bad. Remasters are always weird to review cause the game-play and story hasn't changed so I really just look at how well the remaster was done and if it improved what a remaster normally should improve these days. To sum it up graphics are better but nothing mind-blowing, controls feel pretty bad and playing this just feels like it sours my memories of the original.… Expand
  28. videogamefan64
    Jan 1, 2021
    8
    Progress note ( 84% in game, 92% trophies) I must admit this was my first experience with far cry so I'm a little late to the party. I was expecting a checklist open world game which I have found stale in recent years and while that was exactly what I got, it's the execution that impressed and surprised me. The story is corny but enjoyable with zany characters like hurk and the excellentProgress note ( 84% in game, 92% trophies) I must admit this was my first experience with far cry so I'm a little late to the party. I was expecting a checklist open world game which I have found stale in recent years and while that was exactly what I got, it's the execution that impressed and surprised me. The story is corny but enjoyable with zany characters like hurk and the excellent Vaas who may or may not know the definition of insanity. The main character of Jason is portrayed laughably at times but is far better than having a completely blank slate character. The open world and gameplay loop are the main attraction here however. There are lots of activities and collectibles sprinkled everywhere. The brilliance is that everything you do rewards you in some way. radio towers unlock portions of the map, guardposts act as fast travel points once you clear them and side quests/collectibles reward you with exp that you can spend on worthwhile upgrades in the skilltrees. Hunting the wildlife will also provide you with equipment upgrades like an extra holster or larger wallet and the animals won't hesitate to fight back so be careful. The gunplay while a bit finicky is solid enough to make you feel like a badass as you tear through enemies. Some of the camps have animals trapped that you can set loose some have watchtowers that you can commandeer, these scenarios along with the large arsenal of weapons creates a very fun sandbox to play with. The story missions are also varied and some stand out missions in the middle and the end elevate the campaign and keep you engaged throughout. In conclusion my ferrary through the rook islands was a great romp filled with crazy moment after crazy moment and I can't wait to give the rest of the series a go… Expand
  29. MoroseTroll
    Feb 24, 2019
    7
    I was gonna score this game 8/10, but I can't forgive its save system, because I just *hate* check points! Well, sometimes check points can be tolerable, but this game isn't that case. Every time, once I run a game with check points, I practically hear the game's creators' excuses, "Sorry, pal, we can't implement a normal save system, so we're gonna make you pay your time for ourI was gonna score this game 8/10, but I can't forgive its save system, because I just *hate* check points! Well, sometimes check points can be tolerable, but this game isn't that case. Every time, once I run a game with check points, I practically hear the game's creators' excuses, "Sorry, pal, we can't implement a normal save system, so we're gonna make you pay your time for our laziness." You know what? "Thank" you very much, ****… Expand
  30. Heisenberg93
    Dec 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I did not play Far Cry 3 in 2021 as a remaster but as a new full experience since I missed it in 2012, so I can't tell how good it is solely as a remaster, but rather what this video game is in its entirety, looking both at the past and at the present.

    The game plot's presentation and opening keep the player nailed in a breathless initial sequence: right from the start, the plot sets the game perfectly for what will be a daring adventure. From there on, most of the plot keeps quality constant and is very well written in the dialogues, the characters are just as well written and of course, yes, Vaas Montenegro stands out among them. There are some memorable moments, such as burning cannabis plantations with a flamethrower to the tune of Damian Marley. It's complex to understand Far Cry 3 plot's nuances. The jungle in which Jason Brody is abruptly thrown does not replace the civilised world in his mind; it does not make him "rediscover himself". On the contrary, it is superimposed on a world that was already there before and which cannot go away and generates in him a trauma, a short circuit, a contradiction. Soon, for Jason, killing Vaas for revenge becomes more important than escaping Rook Islands, being manipulated by Citra; which leads me to wonder: who really "screwed up" Vaas' brain? Who really is "screwing up" Jason's brain? How right Vaas is in telling Jason "You are me and I am you"? Jason's traumatic hallucinations, at least for me, questioned whether the whole adventure was true or just a madness, a schizophrenic dream, until almost the end of the game.

    It will be up to the player (in an ending which shouldn't be "a choice") to decide if Jason has been able to grow, to learn something out of this brutal adventure or if "the jungle took him". As shocking as "the evil ending" can be, it simply does not leave anything else than the shock: it's just an end in itself. Nor Jason nor the player will get anything from it.

    Far Cry 3's gameplay has been, to some extent, revolutionary and impacted open world games even outside of FPSs. In Far Cry 3 there's shooting weapons and shooting works pretty well, there's a good variety of weapons of many types from short-medium to long range. There is also a wide range of land and sea vehicles and the driving system works just fine. It's the first Far Cry in which stealth plays an important role and the mechanic is, perhaps surprisingly, quite well done. It's also the first Far Cry in which there are three skill trees with different kind of skills with which to grow the player character, by obtaining XPs by killing enemies and completing quests. Both did set important precedents for later Far Cry games. Primary and side quests are carried out in an open world scenario. But, how do you make an open world shooter interesting? Sure, you can create fascinating environments, captivating side quests, but what else can you offer while the character simply walks around in any point of the map? Hunting, for example. Hunt a wild animal (there's wide range of them), sell meat and skin or feathers, or use them to upgrade an item, like a storage bag. Collect wild plant leaf extracts, use them to create antidotes, drugs, first aid treatment. All of this is within reach of the player, so as to potentially keep the it busy at all times. It also creates an economy in the game, a way to buy weapons and ammunition. If stuff is needed, search, hunt, sell and earn. An approach actually already elaborated by Red Dead Redemption, but in Far Cry 3 more extended and improved. Besides all this, sub-secondary activities, such as clearing enemy outposts and recovering information (collectables, among many others) or completing timed deliveries on ATVs or bounty hunting. In short, it is both quantity and quality in Far Cry 3 that make the difference in keeping the player engaged.

    There is a "but". The danger of boredom is always around the corner and, despite quantity and quality, even Far Cry 3 can be repetitive. Also, the game's damage from falling is way too high, half the times enough for a instant death, which can be annoying considering the steep terrains and high grounds which Rook Islands open world map naturally lead the player to walk.

    Far Cry 3 is nearly 10 years old but still a good-looking game. Dunia Engine has a nice rendering, especially in the environment visuals; Classic Edition improvements boost visuals, still being a mere remastered: 1080p resolution and little more. Lack of 60 frames per second is a bit disappointing, considering it's a old-gen game. The soundtrack, audio editing and voice acting are of great quality.

    Far Cry 3 has been an important video game of the last decade which still resonates to this day. For its series it has been a landmark watershed. The game has aged well and is so outreaching that it's recommended for everyone, to experience a video game adventure with intense plot and gameplay.    … Expand
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  1. Trusted Reviews
    Jun 27, 2018
    70
    Far Cry 3 still offers damn good time, and the Classic Edition is a great way to revisit Ubisoft’s influential classic or dive into it with fresh eyes. The tried-and-tested formula has advanced in recent years, leaving some aspects of Far Cry 3 to feel aged and inconsiderate, which could be too high a hurdle for newcomers to overcome.
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 26, 2018
    70
    Far Cry 3 Classic Edition is a compelling journey into the past of the Ubisoft series. The game is still solid and enjoyable, full of things to do while exploring the island, but the remaster could have been better.
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  3. Push Square
    Jun 5, 2018
    70
    This is a very straightforward port of Far Cry 3, a game loved and loathed in equal measure. The Classic Edition is a great way for newcomers to experience one of the best games in the series, despite some clunky controls. Many people will have made up their mind about Jason's journey years ago, but on its own merit, this is a competent re-release of a fun, if a little dated, open world shooter.
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