Far Cry 4

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7.7

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  1. flexy123
    Nov 22, 2014
    6
    All you need to do is play the game for 10 minutes and you will find yourself doing THE EXACT same things like you did in FC3, including all the awful absurdity like "skinning" animals (by ripping their guts out...)..and mindless tasks like spinning a number of prayer-mills "to get a reward". They had the chance and time to make an uber-awesome game after the success of FC3 but they didAll you need to do is play the game for 10 minutes and you will find yourself doing THE EXACT same things like you did in FC3, including all the awful absurdity like "skinning" animals (by ripping their guts out...)..and mindless tasks like spinning a number of prayer-mills "to get a reward". They had the chance and time to make an uber-awesome game after the success of FC3 but they did not. Instead, it's a "been there, done that" in a slightly different setting, extremely lazy...using the exact same engine, same animations, same sounds..same idiotic stereotypes etc., same crafting system and so forth, and so forth. It's not that long I finished FC3 (which I loved!) and I am feeling I am playing the same game...and I am searching for improvements and new things but can't find them. While the game overall may be good (and of course for those who never played FC3) it deserves a mediocre rating alone because of the incredible laziness of the developers and selling it as something "new" which it really is not, by a long-shot.… Expand
  2. YoModaFoca
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Finally a real AAA game from Ubisoft this year. This game is awesome, from graphics to story, the setting is amazing, emotional soundtrack, and Pagan Min is a great antagonist. So in my opnion, excellent game, I would give it a 10 if it wasn't the lack of innovations in the gameplay.
  3. Beast979
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    A lot like far cry 3? Yes Please, give me more....New location, characters, weapons, wild animals, and vehicles??? I'm sold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. midway23
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Although at first it feels like it borrows too much from its predecessor, "Far Cry 4" accomplishes the one goal games have been trying to do for years: experience your own story.
  5. terorlvl
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I think Far Cry 4 is one of the best games 2014... Very good graphic ,story and much different animals and places ,good missions ,much more... Very good game like Far Cry 3.
  6. Nachipants
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    Loving the game so far, been playing for 13h and nowhere close to finishing the campaign missions.
    So much more activities to do and really enjoying the smarter and more interactive AI which I thought I'd find annoying.
    The new challenge is great and graphics are just phenomenal! Very impressed and enjoying every minute of it!!

    WELL DONE!!
  7. Glenn168
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    Far Cry 4 one of the game I am looking forward to this year,compare to it's predecessor definitely there is improvements in terms of it's combat mechanic,more weapons,new vehicle,more skills available in the skill tree,additional side mission.Ability to hire mercenaries and also you can mount on an elephant which enable players to liberate outpost or fortress in more offensiveFar Cry 4 one of the game I am looking forward to this year,compare to it's predecessor definitely there is improvements in terms of it's combat mechanic,more weapons,new vehicle,more skills available in the skill tree,additional side mission.Ability to hire mercenaries and also you can mount on an elephant which enable players to liberate outpost or fortress in more offensive style.Graphic wise much more sharper on PS4 engine.Personally I wish in future Ubisoft will introduced DLC's such as able to play as antagonist ( Pagan Min) how he rise up to be a tyrant in Kyrat as well as introduction on Mohan Ghale how he started Golden Path.That way players can understand history behind Kyrat.
    If you have not tried any Far Cry series before,then this is highly recommend!    … Expand
  8. adroittech
    Nov 21, 2014
    10
    The thing i like about ubisoft games is their designers sense of environment setup and localization according to the region. Ubi has done a great job of portraying Himalayas, Indian and Tibetan culture to the code. Game play is equally emersive.
  9. afiktarrakol
    Nov 27, 2014
    9
    This is basically the same game as Far Cry 3 but with mountains instead of beaches. But that is not a bad thing. I loved Far Cry 3 and I'm loving Far Cry 4. There is so much stuff to do in the game that it's unbelievable. The only downside is, when liberating outposts, I'm taking them out one by one with a sniper rifle and they just go back to their daily lives after looking for me for aThis is basically the same game as Far Cry 3 but with mountains instead of beaches. But that is not a bad thing. I loved Far Cry 3 and I'm loving Far Cry 4. There is so much stuff to do in the game that it's unbelievable. The only downside is, when liberating outposts, I'm taking them out one by one with a sniper rifle and they just go back to their daily lives after looking for me for a minute. I mean, come on man, your buddy has a hole in his head over there, don't you think you should investigate further? Still great game. I only wish other games had this much content.… Expand
  10. imright
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Far Cry 4 has beautiful graphics, great mechanics, and a wonderfully built world filled with tons of things to kill or be killed by. This is my favorite game on PS4 right now. I was waiting for a great open world game like this to come out on next gen. The story doesn't draw you in, but everything else does. I feel like too many games take a long time before giving you the freedom toFar Cry 4 has beautiful graphics, great mechanics, and a wonderfully built world filled with tons of things to kill or be killed by. This is my favorite game on PS4 right now. I was waiting for a great open world game like this to come out on next gen. The story doesn't draw you in, but everything else does. I feel like too many games take a long time before giving you the freedom to explore and just mess around at your own pace; not this game. I was pleased to be let loose in the open world just minutes after starting the game. Great game!… Expand
  11. bowfin57
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Amazing, improved over far cry 3. Love how you actually have to work to earn signatures, and the arena is awesome. The story is kind of iffy but the gameplay more than makes up for it's stories shortcomings
  12. evasivewallaby
    Dec 5, 2014
    7
    Found myself frustrated with game play early on but it gets better as you upgrade yourself. The map is huge and the guns are crazy. Felt much weaker than Far Cry 3. Game play lacks that something special. Solid game.
  13. Captiosus
    Jan 29, 2015
    7
    Disclaimer: I would like to give this a 7.5 but the cons force me to round down rather than up.

    Far Cry 4 is a fun romp through a well designed, well detailed atmosphere. Neither of these are foreign concepts to Ubisoft, as they've consistently designed amazing locales for both the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series. Graphically, it looks great and the gameplay is the typical, somewhat    Disclaimer: I would like to give this a 7.5 but the cons force me to round down rather than up.

    Far Cry 4 is a fun romp through a well designed, well detailed atmosphere. Neither of these are foreign concepts to Ubisoft, as they've consistently designed amazing locales for both the Assassin's Creed and Far Cry series. Graphically, it looks great and the gameplay is the typical, somewhat twitchy, first person controls that Ubisoft still hasn't really nailed down as well as other studios. I absolutely love the music in the game as it genuinely compliments the locale and really helps immerse the player into the game.

    Unfortunately, that's where my praise ends. Far Cry 4 suffers from the typical Ubisoft sandbox problem of cramming an insane amount of fluff in between a very weak, short, main story arc. If someone simply focuses on the story missions and the character named side missions themselves, the game could probably be completed in 10 hours or less. The rest of the time spent will be looking around a limited amount of side activities, almost all involving going to a point and killing enemies or defending a point or by racing, and (literally) hundreds of collectibles. Collectible hunting wouldn't be bad if they continually added to character growth but after a certain point they no longer matter. Trophies/Achievements generally require half (or less) of each collectible type to unlock and the "Karma rating" is easy to peak at max level before even reaching the northern areas of Kyrat. The player will earn more than enough XP to unlock every single skill long before collecting all of the hundreds of items so, outside of sitting in a menu reading a few context blurbs, there's little incentive to bother collecting EVERYTHING.

    Ubisoft also needs to invest in writers who are capable of character development. Ajay Ghalle is a bland protagonist with whom I feel no connection or investment, much like Aiden Pierce of Ubisoft's Watch_Dogs title from earlier in 2014. Also like Watch_Dogs, the secondary characters are cliched and unremarkable. I feel no compelling reason to care about the Golden Path and their "leaders" do not help their case at all. The most charismatic and humanized characters are the so called villains - Pagan Min and Noore most specifically. While playing, I couldn't help but feel the game would have been so much better if it presented you with a path at the beginning where you could work with Pagan Min, Ghalle legacy be damned. This would have offered much more replay value and could have effectively turned FC4 into two distinct experiences - one as the returning rebel champion (the current game) and one where Ajay turns his fame into despotic power.

    Then there's the stretching of the imagination. For a country embroiled in civil war for at least two decades and extremely remote (the area is basically supposed to be on the borders of Nepal, China, and India), I find it odd that many NPCs you run into will be up to date on technology and social media trends. Radio Free Kyrat's office is a falling down shack with a whole lot of technology in it and its DJ, the annoying Rabi Ray Rana, is constantly referencing "first world problems" as if Kyrat were a Mexican border town stealing U.S. Wifi while dealing with the Cartel. Given the remote tribal areas (look up Sikkim on Wikipedia for a sense of where this game takes place), these references make zero sense.

    All that said, I still give the game a 7.5 overall because it's fun to play and the locale is so intriguing. Multiplayer is hit or miss and coop is particularly fun, except for the fact that Hurk is annoying as hell. Even though it's pointless to collect everything, it's fun to collect enough to learn a decent amount of Kyrati history. Being sent into other places like Shangri-La and The Himalayas adds another layer of depth to the game that makes it stand out. In fairness, the Shangri-La sections were, quite possibly, my favorite moments the game had to offer. Frankly, if you look at my review tendencies, you'll find that a 7.5 is actually fairly favorable, overall.

    But it does get repetitive, and fast. Ultimately, that repetitiveness, plus the very weak story, the continued twitchy driving controls, and the idiotic "lets throw 1000 pounds of armor on heavy mobs to make them 'harder'" Ubisoft mentality make me drop the game down a few notches. It's still very much worth playing, perhaps when the game goes on sale or perhaps as a rental.    … Expand
  14. Vyrotix
    Jan 12, 2015
    7
    This is pretty much Far Cry 3, but better.

    Everything you liked about Far Cry 3 will be in this game, with the addition of even more.

    I do think that there is some limitations in terms of what you can put on the previous generation, and keep in balance with the current generation, but if you own a PS4, I'd recommend this.

    7.1/10
  15. ManRocks
    Dec 25, 2014
    10
    This Game is Amazing!! The Graphics are amazing and sometimes breathtaking! Story is cool and entertaining, multiplayer is fuun.. side quests are maybe a huge boost for the game.. its like you have played 5 hours or more of just side quests and story soo its amazing. Totally recommend it.. It deserves a better score but ubisoft haters man (I hate it too but this game is amazing).
  16. rafaaguilera
    Dec 7, 2014
    5
    As much as i enjoyed Far Cry 3, i don't feel like i want to the same kind of stuff all over again (liberating outposts, climbing radio towers, killing animals to get their skins…) , but now in a unnecessarily bigger open world map filled with WAY more repetitive and laborious content, along boring characters (except the villain) and a uninteresting plot.
  17. Allthat
    Dec 3, 2014
    6
    Far Cry 3 is one of the best games I have ever played... Far Cry 4 is definitely not one of the best games I have ever played. There's nothing special about it.
  18. SigmaSebas
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    Es igual de divertido que Far Cry 3. Hay muchas cosas por hacer. Si te gustó el 3, no dudes en comprar el 4. Si no jugaste el 3, DEBES comprar el 4. Lo amarás.
  19. Astongill
    Nov 24, 2014
    8
    Far Cry 4 is a open world, shooter game. My son wanted to preorder this in Gamestop for 70€ and says its worth it. At first when watching campaign trailers it looks bloody. The game is beautiful and I'm an adult saying this. It contains violence but I think if my 13 year old is not scared by it it should fine. It's a great game and nothing to be too daunted about.
  20. neuparthpumper
    Nov 26, 2014
    8
    Reviewer complains about game in a series being too similar to previous games in the same series.

    Oh my freaking goodness. What did you expect that a fourth Far Cry game might actually be like? Donkey Kong Country? I wonder if the same reviewers pick up GTA 5 and say "I cannot believe that GTA 5 is soooo similar to previous GTAs! What were Rockstar thinking?!!" There's no way the next    Reviewer complains about game in a series being too similar to previous games in the same series.

    Oh my freaking goodness. What did you expect that a fourth Far Cry game might actually be like? Donkey Kong Country? I wonder if the same reviewers pick up GTA 5 and say "I cannot believe that GTA 5 is soooo similar to previous GTAs! What were Rockstar thinking?!!" There's no way the next Assassins Creed game could be ANYTHING like the previous ones, right? And why is every Super Mario a brick blasting platformer? Can't they EVER be original? Sheesh!

    Anyway, with that shot at hypocrite cloud shouters off my chest, I think that Far Cry 4 is a step up from the excellent FC3. The visual splendor is glorious. The improvements to crafting are welcome. The improvements to some enemy AI particularly around fortress domination is a welcome addition.

    Far Cry 4 is more of the same. In this instance, that's not a bad thing at all. It's a highly entertaining enterprise that they have significantly improved since the disappointing FC2 looked to almost end the series. The downside are that the main storyline is a little ho hum, yet this is overshadowed by so much to do to entertain yourself that you may just want to leave as much of the main quests til last.

    The truly free roam of the world is a sight to be hold. Scaling mountainsides only to bask in the crisp ranges and green valleys is very much worth it. If it looks this good on PS4 I can only imagine how insane it must look on a top end Ultra level PC.

    The only main annoyance I have had with this game is the vicious nature of eagles. It's like they've become ravenous human hunters. I understand if I'm near your nest Mr. Eagle that you may become protective... but I was minding my own business on the valley floor and you had a beef with my existence? Sheesh!

    If you like Far Cry games or shooters in general like Crysis, this is worth getting.    … Expand
  21. sbesozzi
    Dec 13, 2014
    7
    Far Cry 4 shines by its vast open world, its beautiful graphics and its amazing mechanics. It plays great, it looks great and it feels great. Where does it fall short? First of all, I think there has been way too much build up towards the release (especially towards the new bad guy; Pagan Min) and a lot of the expectations weren't exactly satisfied. For example, the mechanics (while great)Far Cry 4 shines by its vast open world, its beautiful graphics and its amazing mechanics. It plays great, it looks great and it feels great. Where does it fall short? First of all, I think there has been way too much build up towards the release (especially towards the new bad guy; Pagan Min) and a lot of the expectations weren't exactly satisfied. For example, the mechanics (while great) are practically the same from Far Cry 3. I know you shouldn't fix something that's not broken, but still, no improvement there. The story is excessively short and the characters (especially Pagan Min) aren't memorable. Unlike Vaas who was completely crazy and went after you countless times, this guy doesn't really want to find you, let alone waste you, and therefore you spend most of the game hearing him talk over a phone (think Handsome Jack style from Borderlands 2, but less awesome)

    Still, any fan of the Far Cry series will enjoy the game, mostly for the good ol' Far Cry mechanics, the beautiful open world and the fun, although short, missions.    … Expand
  22. Kostusiczek
    Oct 23, 2021
    4
    Suck a let down.
    Game lands up into copy of previous title syndrome. I am maybe too harsh but for me personally the plot was almost not existing. I tried to be interested in it but simply failed as it from start to the end was only a device to pushing protagonist further. Many collectables that just didnt felt worth it. The world felt empty and kind of a... fake? I mean there was nothing    Suck a let down.
    Game lands up into copy of previous title syndrome. I am maybe too harsh but for me personally the plot was almost not existing. I tried to be interested in it but simply failed as it from start to the end was only a device to pushing protagonist further. Many collectables that just didnt felt worth it. The world felt empty and kind of a... fake? I mean there was nothing that felt natural here for real and protagonist didnt had a chance to really interact with anything.
    You cans imply end the game with the basic setup of guns, as i went into halfway without changing, and after it didnt felt a difference at all. The Shangri-La missions maybe end weak, but are at least kind a original. Me myself didnt enjoy them, but i can see others finding those a solid element of the title.
    As FC3 the taking of posts and towers is satysfying... but it felt so easy that i halfway through didnt enjoy it anymore. But once again i can see someone enjoying it..

    To sum it up. I felt this game unispiring at all and aiming for easy money. Im giving it a 4/10.    … Expand
  23. Glob
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Simply amazing, played the game for 50 hours now and I can truly say that this is one of the best games I've ever played. This is a "must buy" to all gamers!
  24. sgtdegrandis
    Dec 9, 2014
    3
    Overall I’m very disappointed with this game
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 3/10 Characters 3/10 The story and unimpressive characters were what killed it for me. I haven’t played Far Cry 3 but I did play Far Cry 1 / 2 and both are far better than this game. Again the story is BORING and even at the end of the campaign it leaves you feeling like nothing really mattered. Throughout the game it    Overall I’m very disappointed with this game
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 3/10
    Characters 3/10

    The story and unimpressive characters were what killed it for me. I haven’t played Far Cry 3 but I did play Far Cry 1 / 2 and both are far better than this game. Again the story is BORING and even at the end of the campaign it leaves you feeling like nothing really mattered. Throughout the game it gives you choices that really don’t impact the game very much and either choice you do is the right one and all that changes is audio clips during the missions. The driving and gun play were very good in the game. But it doesn't make up for the lack of story/characters    … Expand
  25. J4MESOX4D
    Nov 26, 2014
    8
    Far Cry 4 is a good game that continues in the same spirit and style of its predecessor but is letdown by a few disappointing flaws. Far Cry 3 was one of the biggest surprises of the old gen as it delivered a fantastic and vast FPS experience against very competitive games within the genre but this outing struggles to deliver the same impact in quality and gameplay.

    Firstly, the game    Far Cry 4 is a good game that continues in the same spirit and style of its predecessor but is letdown by a few disappointing flaws. Far Cry 3 was one of the biggest surprises of the old gen as it delivered a fantastic and vast FPS experience against very competitive games within the genre but this outing struggles to deliver the same impact in quality and gameplay.

    Firstly, the game looks absolutely fantastic. The visuals, draw distances and effects all look superb and mold the beautiful and thriving world of Kyrat on a grand scale. The island itself is massive but it often feels too cramped with narrow paths, tons of trees and elevated surfaces boxing you in on the ground - it's not as open as the island seen on Far Cry 3 and this may disappoint even die-hard fans. There is a greater focus on elevated gameplay here and scaling heights through climbing which can become a bit of a chore when reaching difficult areas. Despite the size of the map; everything feels more claustrophobic and the general layout of Kyrat and the map seems poorly put together.

    In terms of the gameplay; this outing utilises the same infrastructure of Far Cry 3 which isn't a bad thing. The skills, crafting and general mechanics are all the same which is fantastic as the structure is familiar and works incredibly well. There are animals galore to hunt and avoid plus vehicles to move around easier once again. Guns are aplenty with full customisation options and there is plenty of loot to hunt.

    Sadly, despite its familiar style and stunning backdrop; Far Cry 4 just lacks in a few key areas. The story is rather bland and boring, most of the characters are dreadful along with the acting plus the core gameplay just feels rather uninspiring. Everything on offer in this game may ooze Far Cry 3 but the overall execution is not quite up to par with that game and the above issues really hit home.

    Overall, Far Cry 4 is a good game that follows in the footsteps of it's predecessor but fails to shine in some key aspects. Fans of the series will probably enjoy the experience but may be left a bit underwhelmed with some lackluster features.    … Expand
  26. BL4K3
    Nov 28, 2014
    9
    This game is nearly identical to its predessor, but if you enjoyed far cry 3 and did not want it to end then this game is perfect for you. There is so much to do in Kyrat's open world, and there are so many options in which you can do it. This will ensure that you could play for several hours on end and not get bored. You can go in with a bow and silently take everybody out, or you canThis game is nearly identical to its predessor, but if you enjoyed far cry 3 and did not want it to end then this game is perfect for you. There is so much to do in Kyrat's open world, and there are so many options in which you can do it. This will ensure that you could play for several hours on end and not get bored. You can go in with a bow and silently take everybody out, or you can ride and elephant into an enemy base and trample over all of the royal armies men. Overall, this game is nearly perfect, I just wish the story could be a little more gripping.… Expand
  27. fallouts
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    Far Cry 4 is a beautiful and immersive open world game with very fun game play and missions. In fact, I have yet to come across an activity I dislike. The narrative is unique if not properly flushed out, and most characters are memorable. To me, the star of the game is the highly detailed and immersive open world of FC 4. I love just exploring the map and messing around once I'm done theFar Cry 4 is a beautiful and immersive open world game with very fun game play and missions. In fact, I have yet to come across an activity I dislike. The narrative is unique if not properly flushed out, and most characters are memorable. To me, the star of the game is the highly detailed and immersive open world of FC 4. I love just exploring the map and messing around once I'm done the missions. Go for it !… Expand
  28. Dog4life
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    As far i loved Far Cry 3, this new title really feels like a huge DLC.

    Graphic improvement over the last title on Ps3 doesn't really feels that big. Vegetation detail and in game characters look pretty rough... at least no loading times and huge world. The graphics shine only in close up in game cutscenes. It's pretty much same as FC3, but with higher resolution. Gameplay whise is    As far i loved Far Cry 3, this new title really feels like a huge DLC.

    Graphic improvement over the last title on Ps3 doesn't really feels that big. Vegetation detail and in game characters look pretty rough... at least no loading times and huge world.
    The graphics shine only in close up in game cutscenes. It's pretty much same as FC3, but with higher resolution.

    Gameplay whise is exactly like the last title, great and fun openworld, with lots of stuff to do. But don't except anything new.

    The main reason to go back in the Far Cry world is finally a real COOP, allowing play main game mode with friends.

    Pvp is absolutely garbage !

    Grab it if you loved FC3 and want fun coop, but don't expect anything new. It's more of the same , in a good and bad way.    … Expand
  29. Shiftian_Be
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Basicly Far Cry 3 with Borderlands 2 villain. Some lousy gun-mechanics spoil it a lil' bit as well as retarded Ai for both animals and soldiers.

    Amazing setting, fun sandbox feel to it.
    It's really good but to be honest , feels like FC3 Dlc.
  30. Knoblord
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    Yes, it is a bit the same as Far Cry 3 but the GTA delivers also every single time the same formula and the GTA stories are really lame. One has to rate the game for its content and how much it is to play rather than to compare it versus previous versions. For example if someone hasn't played Far Cry3 would that person rate Far Cry 4 good or bad...? In my opinion credit where credit due -Yes, it is a bit the same as Far Cry 3 but the GTA delivers also every single time the same formula and the GTA stories are really lame. One has to rate the game for its content and how much it is to play rather than to compare it versus previous versions. For example if someone hasn't played Far Cry3 would that person rate Far Cry 4 good or bad...? In my opinion credit where credit due - this is an excellent open-world/sand box game.… Expand
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#17 Best 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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