Far Cry 4

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7.7

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  1. mkls2010
    Jun 5, 2018
    6
    The low point for the series, while combat is as solid as ever and the new villain Pagen Min is great if you have played far cry 3 there isn't much new here apart from the story which at best is above average.

    If this is your first far cry it will probably be an 7-8/10 but if you have played 3 its a major disappointment and recycled assets, mechanics really hurt the overall experience.
  2. PsychoShane123
    Feb 15, 2017
    6
    While the game-play is smooth and alot of fun, the game falls flat with its focus on "100% complication" rather then crafting the corrupted world your supposedly saving.
  3. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 7, 2020
    7
    7.3 - Pretty good game, but recycled a lot of elements from Far Cry 3. It soon becomes repetitive with the same kind of missions and bases/outposts to conquer. The series was known for its iconic missions and this one lacks that quality. Regardless, it's still a fun game and along with some nice looking locations.
  4. Zvezdochet
    Jan 25, 2018
    6
    Что тут можно сказать? Поначалу, конечно, интересно, этого не отнять, сбор шкур животных, открытие оружия, захват территории... но вот после десятой вышки и пятого аванпоста все становится как-то серо. Начинаешь думать и это все??? И тут замечаешь сюжет... а его попросту тут нет. Все мямлют что-то невнятное, до чего тебе дела нет вообще! И конечно карта не самая маленькая, потому всеЧто тут можно сказать? Поначалу, конечно, интересно, этого не отнять, сбор шкур животных, открытие оружия, захват территории... но вот после десятой вышки и пятого аванпоста все становится как-то серо. Начинаешь думать и это все??? И тут замечаешь сюжет... а его попросту тут нет. Все мямлют что-то невнятное, до чего тебе дела нет вообще! И конечно карта не самая маленькая, потому все изрядно успевает надоесть. Так что все выходит очень средненько.… Expand
  5. BSchwarz95
    Nov 14, 2018
    7
    Far Cry 4 is the series high point as far as exploration goes, giving us a world that is nearly infinitely expansive not because it’s wide, but because it’s deep. Collecting Lost Letters, spinning Mani Wheels, destroying Yalung Masks, reading Ghale Journals, and burning Propaganda Posters offered a dozen hours of fun. Doing these things just got me to venture out into the gorgeous worldFar Cry 4 is the series high point as far as exploration goes, giving us a world that is nearly infinitely expansive not because it’s wide, but because it’s deep. Collecting Lost Letters, spinning Mani Wheels, destroying Yalung Masks, reading Ghale Journals, and burning Propaganda Posters offered a dozen hours of fun. Doing these things just got me to venture out into the gorgeous world and see it my own way, a task that was not only endlessly rewarding but also just a damn fun time. Unfortunately, the story is not as deep as the world it takes place in and ultimately falls short of the quality of even some of the side missions that turn out to be entirely optional.

    Protagonist Ajay Ghale is perhaps the weakest character of the bunch as his background is unknown, personality is dry, and purpose in the game is simply to support the story of Kyrat. Ghale is simply a thin puppet controlled by the supporting cast, to do the will of the Golden Path. While Amita and Sabal are decent characters, they have no growth and only offer the same things throughout the entirety of the campaign. Side missions such as Yogi & Reggie offer, or the Thangka quests, and even a few of the campaign missions grow old as they send you into psychedelic trips which all end up blurring together and rewarding very little. Now, Far Cry 3 had missions which sort of did the same but they were not only unique but inventive each time, and they served a purpose. Here, they just seemed to lengthen some of the missions and provide some sense of progress, a facade that ran thin. Also, Far Cry 3 got away with it because it provided us with a protagonist that worked. A protagonist that, mind you, grew throughout the story as he became a warrior to save the island from pirates and mercenaries. That sounds similar to what the story in this game ended up being but the difference between Ajay and Jason is that Jason had a distinct arc from So-Cal rich boy to selfless leader, acquiring skills along the way that helped him save people. Before Kyrat, Ajay was…somebody and after Kyrat he became…somebody else. He not only didn’t grow as a character but he shrunk, abandoning the one quest he came to Kyrat for.

    Safe to say, the story was not what I hoped it would be. However, the world of Kyrat offered me nearly 22 hours of wonderful gameplay, much more than I could have expected. The side quests absolutely stood out as a high point, asking me to rescue hostages, assassinate mercenaries, hunt animals, defuse bombs, race cars, save citizens, and so much else. Really, the heart and soul of this game is the world, and the smaller characters inside of it. Playing Far Cry 4 was a great experience up until the final mission and it’s something that I will remember fondly. It is far from being the incredible video-game experience that 3 offered but it was a great time all the same.    … Expand
  6. CoreGamer1408
    Mar 13, 2019
    7
    This is the Far Cry 3 formula with better looking graphics and a few gameplay tweaks. A lot of copy/paste doing the same over and over and over again. Far Cry 2 and upwards have become the ultimate padding simulators which is fine if you like that sort of grind.

    The problem is that Far Cry 1-5 games are contemporary setting and contemporary weapons. Far Cry Primal mixed up the setting    This is the Far Cry 3 formula with better looking graphics and a few gameplay tweaks. A lot of copy/paste doing the same over and over and over again. Far Cry 2 and upwards have become the ultimate padding simulators which is fine if you like that sort of grind.

    The problem is that Far Cry 1-5 games are contemporary setting and contemporary weapons. Far Cry Primal mixed up the setting with ancient local and ancient weapons. Blood Dragon had a sci-fi comedy theme and was the most hilarious game I have ever played. Which lead to both games being a breath of fresh air outside of the usual Far Cry contemporary format.

    Don't get me wrong I am enjoying FC4 for it is a casual open world shooter. It just doesn't wow me like the spin off’s like Primal and Blood Dragon.    … Expand
  7. Smartgamergirl
    Nov 15, 2017
    5
    I have played games for over 20 years and this is a mediocre experience. The developers trust that the open world will be engaging enough to keep players playing but frankly its mostly just getting from A to B. I would call this a travel simulator with some shooting and stealth in between. The characters are weak and you feel no connection with them and the story feels plaster on like a band aid.
  8. Enddless
    Jan 4, 2018
    6
    Мне не понравилось. Все миссии однотипны и вопще гавно...
  9. Darkison
    Jan 25, 2018
    6
    Meu favorito da franquia, porém há diversos furos no roteiro e tem personagens mal aproveitados.
  10. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    6
    This game really had potential. It is not bad but it could have been way better. After the completion of the story I had no more motivation to do all the other stuff. Coop and Online need also a bit of an improvement.
  11. XxAlbertoBuzzxX
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    Far cry 4
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  12. AlbertoBuzz
    Mar 27, 2018
    7
    Es un buen videojuego, aunque la historia es demasiado sosa y muy repetitivo al far cry 3. De todas formas el mundo de far cry 4 es interesante.

    It is a good video game, although the story is too bland and very repetitive to the far Cry 3. Anyway the world of Far Cry 4 is interesting.
  13. davekinf
    May 20, 2018
    7
    it is the same that the rest of Far Cry, I have enjoyed. If you have played Far Cry 3, it't the same but in the mountains.
  14. mboscht
    Feb 20, 2022
    7
    Far Cry 4 .
  15. Viper_Necklampy
    Jul 5, 2018
    7
    30 fps on a fps is very bad. Boring and easy game even on hard difficulty, the story is not even that great.. The artist develop is very good but it's not challenging, and so it's more of the same.
  16. alexslork
    Nov 3, 2019
    7
    Один из лучших фаркраев, но как шутер - есть куда расти.
  17. sersimovi
    Nov 7, 2020
    5
    Goods graphics but didn't like the gameplay, guns and combat in general seems kinda bland.
  18. nnevill
    Aug 9, 2020
    7
    Game is almost the same as Far Cry 3 with very small additions. Main antagonist is sort of boring the same as the whole game. For 15 hours I played it game generated two or three interesting moments. It's not a lot for an AAA-game.
  19. NazgulzLegacy
    Jan 24, 2023
    5
    Few things improved from far cry 3 but also some annoying things like eagles always attacking, and all the characters are unlikable, meaning i ran through the game not caring about my decisions.
  20. ToshLichev
    Sep 26, 2021
    7
    Far Cry 4 for me is a sequel that manages to top its predecessor in most ways but also suffers from feeling a bit too familiar. All the bugs and problems I had with Far Cry 3 are still here - graphical mishaps, inconsistent fall damage, a story that easily falls into the background. We get a better main villain in Pagan Min but he also ends up featuring far too little similarly to Vaas.Far Cry 4 for me is a sequel that manages to top its predecessor in most ways but also suffers from feeling a bit too familiar. All the bugs and problems I had with Far Cry 3 are still here - graphical mishaps, inconsistent fall damage, a story that easily falls into the background. We get a better main villain in Pagan Min but he also ends up featuring far too little similarly to Vaas.

    Thankfully the negatives aren't the only thing that made the jump from 3 to 4 - everything good has not only been brought back but in most cases it's improved. Gameplay feels tighter and you have more options for combat and traversal. The location is a much more interesting and beautiful choice this time and the plot, if a bit forgettable, feels like it has bigger stakes than the one in Far Cry 3.

    Far Cry 4 is a better version of Far Cry 3 but it never ends up becoming anything more than "a good yet similar sequel".    … Expand
  21. DavidHoltzer
    Aug 8, 2019
    7
    This game is just good, i like the story and Pagan Min is one the best villains in video game history in my opinion, thanks to Troy Baker and the writers. Although i have issues with the game, like the inventory system for example, why can't i buy a bigger one instead of hunting down some special animal that i could not find at all.And why there's no merchant more oftenly, i was so boredThis game is just good, i like the story and Pagan Min is one the best villains in video game history in my opinion, thanks to Troy Baker and the writers. Although i have issues with the game, like the inventory system for example, why can't i buy a bigger one instead of hunting down some special animal that i could not find at all.And why there's no merchant more oftenly, i was so bored to go back to the captured areas and get the weapons that i wanted and go 2km to the fortress that i wanted to conquer.Most of the missions are good not amazing though just enjoyable.I would give it a 7.5 but i can't do that here and i think the overall score is reflecting this game.… Expand
  22. ChumaGG
    Jul 18, 2020
    7
    Los juegos de Ubisoft tienen unas formulas pre-establecidas que siempre se repiten en cada juego sin falta, yo las llamo las "reglas de ubisoft", las cuales varian dependiendo de la franquicia.

    por ejemplo en Farcry haces misiones principales y secundarias mientras paralelamente limpias campamentos enemigos y buscas (muchos) coleccionables que te permitiran avanzar en la historia o te    Los juegos de Ubisoft tienen unas formulas pre-establecidas que siempre se repiten en cada juego sin falta, yo las llamo las "reglas de ubisoft", las cuales varian dependiendo de la franquicia.

    por ejemplo en Farcry haces misiones principales y secundarias mientras paralelamente limpias campamentos enemigos y buscas (muchos) coleccionables que te permitiran avanzar en la historia o te daran ciertos beneficios durante la campaña.

    y este juego no es la escepcion a la regla, el unico problema que puedes encontrar en un titulo como este es que a la larga, estas "reglas de ubisof" se vuelven repetitivas... y esa diversion que te pudo llegar a dar en su momento no va a regresar.

    por otro lado el juego es bastante divertido si es tu primera vez jugando un farcry, el mapa esta muy bien hecho, tiene ciertas mecanicas de combate que son bastante entretenidas y el villano esta pasable.

    plus el juego en estos momentos se puede conseguir muuuuy barato, asi que si estas pensando en comprartelo bien podrias darle una oportunidad. (pero si puedes darte ciertos lujos seria mejor comprar el 3, blooddragon o el 5 la verdad)    … Expand
  23. Kostas101
    Nov 3, 2021
    7
    A fine game, shooting is good but a little bit clunky at times, story is okay, the humor is decent, driving feels very satisfying, the survival aspects are well implemented, and the characters are surprisingly charming.
  24. ColeAnderson
    Jun 25, 2023
    6
    Far Cry 4 delivers in being a sequel to Far Cry 3. Albeit nothing has really changed gameplay wise. Far Cry 4 can be fun at moments but doesn't really delivery anything memorable in the grand scope of the franchise.
  25. fasher2cool
    Jun 17, 2020
    7
    i like far cry 5 more but this also an amazing game.. the only annoying thing is the towers
  26. InCoPoEx
    Mar 6, 2020
    5
    To much of the same thing going on for side quests, I do love the vehicles, weapons and story this game has though.
  27. Tw1x097
    Jul 25, 2020
    7
    Хорошая игра, но она меркнет на фоне третьей части. Слишком мало инноваций, только злодей в роли Троя Бейкера тащит харизмой всю игру.
  28. Agslynx
    Sep 11, 2021
    7
    Ce farcry est dans la continuité du 3. Avec du recul, je le préfère au 5.
    La grosse faiblesse de Ubisoft c’est le scénario et les quêtes annexes répétitives.
    Il reste tout de même plaisant mais pas exceptionnel.
  29. Sr_PuXiToPuiG
    Jan 3, 2021
    7
    Piola. . .
  30. adam_carl
    Nov 29, 2020
    7
    For me the FAR CRY 4 was 50% good and 50% lame adventure which means this game not good as the FAR CRY 3 was and the STORY was stupid too with a stylish VILLAIN but I had some fun in a gameplay.
  31. Rkelley
    Feb 7, 2021
    7
    A solid game that plays almost identically to Far Cry 3, but without the story to back it. The story isn't bad, but the villain and the character motivations simply don't hold a candle to Far Cry 3.

    You get a variety of guns, a huge map with varied terrain, tons of secrets, enemies, animals and side missions etc...It's almost too much, as it feels like you could cut this game down by    A solid game that plays almost identically to Far Cry 3, but without the story to back it. The story isn't bad, but the villain and the character motivations simply don't hold a candle to Far Cry 3.

    You get a variety of guns, a huge map with varied terrain, tons of secrets, enemies, animals and side missions etc...It's almost too much, as it feels like you could cut this game down by 1/3 and still hace it feel complete.

    There's more signature weapons to unlock this time, and this really motivates you through the story--even more so than the story itself.

    The enemy AI hasn't made much of a jump. It's solid, but predictable. It can be exceedingly hard to stay stealthly, and at times, it feels like the same truck of enemies re-appears multiple times. Once you unlock the grenade launcher, those trucks of enemies are simple to dispatch as soon as they role up.

    The hunting in this game is better than in the last. There's unique animals, that can be very challenging to kill. The gun and bow mechanics are also a little bit better, and have feel sharper and crisper.

    You can pretty much ignore the game's storyline as it doesn't really make sense, and none of the characters are particularly interesting. On the bright side, the setting is unique, as its including a part of the world that hasn't really been apart of videogame storylines in any significance previously. So that's cool.

    Solid game, worth playing if you like first-person shooters. Nothing impressive but definitely enjoyable to encourage you to complete the game.    … Expand
  32. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    7
    Hey, mira, soy Far Cry 3 en la India con gráficos más o menos de nueva generación y los mismos bugs de siempre.
  33. jkuras08223
    May 24, 2021
    7
    Far cry 4 is an average game. pretty much what you expect from Ubisoft. This game has a terrible protagonist in Ajay and a good antagonist in Pagen min. It is take place in the Himalayan mountains and overall it has a ok story with Pagen being the strong parts the healing animations are very cool in this game. but game play wise is very repetitive. first 2 hours is strong then the middleFar cry 4 is an average game. pretty much what you expect from Ubisoft. This game has a terrible protagonist in Ajay and a good antagonist in Pagen min. It is take place in the Himalayan mountains and overall it has a ok story with Pagen being the strong parts the healing animations are very cool in this game. but game play wise is very repetitive. first 2 hours is strong then the middle of the game is terrible repetitive and then the last 1 hour picks back up.… Expand
  34. Maurer
    Jan 13, 2021
    5
    Graphics looks really fine for nearly 7 years game, gameplay is fine, could be better could be worse. Story didn't take me on a best spin but it is always nice to do some shooting and action.
  35. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    7
    Uma ótima sequencia para o terceiro jogo, mas que não traz absolutamente nada de original.
  36. Smithy_VonKarma
    Sep 12, 2021
    6
    The story and antagonist is well conceptualised but it's clear the director wanted to tell more. Yet the publisher did not allow that to happen.
  37. KIKE680
    Oct 23, 2021
    7
    this game is fun the best thing about this far cry is the gameplay because it does not have a hitoria nor a good development of character as in the 3 but the other is quite funny , but this well I recommend it if you do not care the story and you feel like killing soldiers in kyrat
  38. MaZ_TeR_
    Nov 22, 2021
    6
    Content wise, the game was a major step-up from Far Cry 3, though I didn't really appreciate the story and how you're really rooting for the supposed "bad guy" at the end. And at times you're really doing the game side missions over and over. I'm also glad this was the last game with the stupid towers that seemed to plague every Ubisoft game for a time.
  39. BrianDavid94
    Sep 8, 2022
    7
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (7) Average. The game’s feature may work, but are nothing that even causal players haven’t seen before.

    Far Cry series is a great franchise but this iteration did nothing new compared to the previous game. Hunting, driving, AI, perks, skills, radio towers, are all the same. The only new thing is a new villain. Villian is well written but not as remunerable as Vaas. Feels more like DLC then a new game. Still a good game to play if you got extra time on your hands. If you never played a Far Cry game, this is fine game to start with and then give Far Cry 3 a try.    … Expand
  40. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    A reskin of farcry 3 except not as good narratively. Can't complain about much except excessive content reuse.
  41. PaddysPub
    May 5, 2023
    7
    This is a very good game. Graphics, the world, the characters are all well designed and written. The choices you make seem meaningful and gameplay is challenging and engaging. The humor sprinkled throughout the game is also intelligent and well received on my part.
    Pagan Min is a great character.
  42. razermix
    Sep 24, 2022
    7
    (я играл только в 4 часть серии к слову)
    графика на норм уровне для 2014 г. , геймплей немного приедается , заданий многовато , вышки приедаются быстро , открытый мир норм , сюжет средний , интересные персонажи , это антагонист и пара нариков и может Хёрк , как по мне игра средняя    (я играл только в 4 часть серии к слову)
    графика на норм уровне для 2014 г. , геймплей немного приедается , заданий многовато , вышки приедаются быстро , открытый мир норм , сюжет средний , интересные персонажи , это антагонист и пара нариков и может Хёрк , как по мне игра средняя
  43. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    7
    The game is average and does get dull. This game is very similar to Far Cry 3 but there are some differences. The game’s story begins to feel rushed around 55% of the way through the game.
  44. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  45. Erikm02
    Jan 15, 2023
    5
    It's decent, I ended up finishing it. Story's nothing special. Driving everywhere gets annoying. Towers & other missions get repetitive. Graphics are great.
  46. Pizi
    Feb 11, 2023
    7
    This game is very good. Story is basic but not bad but gameplay is very good.
  47. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    7
    Worse Far Cry 3 in every way that matters. Fun, but doesn,t improve on the prequel, The Far Cry stagnation started here and I can´t help but kind of ressenting it. On its own, it´s a good game, that could have been great, but the great game that it could be is Far Cry 3. It replicated it´s "formula" without fully understanding it, and it shows.
  48. IntellectDevour
    Aug 18, 2023
    6
    Game is fun but it feels like your controlling a sack of bricks for the first half of the game until you get a **** ton of upgrades. Shooting is not very fun because of this.
  49. BARAO555
    Jun 17, 2023
    7
    Just another far cry game nothing new nothing special fun game to play but not any masterpiece
  50. Killerpummkin
    Aug 10, 2023
    7
    Everything is really well done, from the story to the gameplay, nothing more.
  51. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!!!!!!! fc4
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#17 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#9 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Eurogamer Poland
    Jan 14, 2015
    80
    For enthusiast of pure fun and open world shooting. Everything's in its right place and perfectly arranged, with added bonus of cooperative adventures.
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  2. Arcade Sushi
    Jan 13, 2015
    90
    An overwhelming adventure full of violence, warring factions, exploration and the craziest badgers you’ll ever see.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    90
    A wild and varied sandbox shooter that dazzles with sublime scenery and delights with a thriving animal ecosystem. Frosty fun guaranteed. [Jan 2015, p.75]
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