Far Cry 4

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  1. Confo
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Its one of the best games of 2014, its doesn't innovate with gameplay when comparing with Far Cry 3, but its still a good gameplay. It has an interesting story and is a fun ride that everyone who wants just get fun from a video game needs.
  2. AbominationV
    Mar 16, 2015
    8
    Really good game, not quite on the level of Far Cry 3 but close enough, the new setting is fun with a couple of new animals added in and a couple of new gadgets like the grapple hook which at times can seem a bit restricted but still a nice touch, the graphics are really good with the scenery looking out standing though it does suck that you cannot go to the mountain areas by will but onlyReally good game, not quite on the level of Far Cry 3 but close enough, the new setting is fun with a couple of new animals added in and a couple of new gadgets like the grapple hook which at times can seem a bit restricted but still a nice touch, the graphics are really good with the scenery looking out standing though it does suck that you cannot go to the mountain areas by will but only with certain missions, there are a couple of nice characters with the most obvious one being Pagan Min, my only gripe about him being the fact that you don't see him that often but aside from a couple the characters really weren't that...likable, especially the so called "good guys", they just seemed rather bland. The story was alright nothing award winning but that was not expected, a nice touch was the ability to make certain decisions in the campaign which was pretty cool, the online portion of the game can be fun at times but nothing that'll keep people up all night playing it. Overall it's a good game and a must buy for fans of Far Cry 3.… Expand
  3. Jordanrosser13
    Mar 2, 2015
    8
    I got this game when I purchased a PS4 and have logged in about 50 hours in the game and honestly, Far Cry 4 is far too similar to its predecessor to warrant a $60 price tag. However, that is not a bad draw back per say, the gameplay is smooth and competent, the graphics are stunning, (Thanks next gen) and the story is impressive if a bit bland. I wish it was just more fun though, theI got this game when I purchased a PS4 and have logged in about 50 hours in the game and honestly, Far Cry 4 is far too similar to its predecessor to warrant a $60 price tag. However, that is not a bad draw back per say, the gameplay is smooth and competent, the graphics are stunning, (Thanks next gen) and the story is impressive if a bit bland. I wish it was just more fun though, the shagri la sequences are amazing and creative but the rest of the game is so so and fetch quests. Not a bad game, but it's better than the money hungry games that have been coming out recently.… Expand
  4. Rundusol
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    At its core FC4 is a good game, it takes the easy approach and doesn't stray from the excellent path that FC3 lay down. The core mechanics all feel familiar to anyone who has played FC3 before, but just a bit more tweaked.

    I appreciate the extra customisation of your loadouts and all of the skill trees, crafting and looting that you can do. There are seriously huge amounts of activities    At its core FC4 is a good game, it takes the easy approach and doesn't stray from the excellent path that FC3 lay down. The core mechanics all feel familiar to anyone who has played FC3 before, but just a bit more tweaked.

    I appreciate the extra customisation of your loadouts and all of the skill trees, crafting and looting that you can do. There are seriously huge amounts of activities to keep you occupied in Kyrat.

    Kyrat itself is a great location offering some moments of exceptional beauty... is it a true 'next gen' game? no... but it is a step up. The verticality of the map is difficult to get used to having come from FC2 & 3 which were huge open vistas, and I do find myself missing those beautiful easy to reach islands in FC3.

    The music, ambiance, sound effects and acting is of an excellent quality... but the story seems a tad throw away, with Min's character in particular not getting anywhere near enough screen time.

    The downsides for me were the annoying outposts that keep getting taken over the moment you liberate them and the wonky pathfinding AI - for me it seemed to lose track of where i needed to go and kept having to check my map.

    But all in all, a really solid game and an excellent time waster.    … Expand
  5. DanishDan
    Nov 23, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, and although it took longer than I may have liked, it was still a satisfying and enjoyable game to game to play till the end.

    Highlights: Shangri-la missions, campaign not black and white morally, elephants, lots of diversity in what to do, stealth missions when it goes well. Lowlights: Steal missions when they don't go well, too much to do with many side    I really enjoyed this game, and although it took longer than I may have liked, it was still a satisfying and enjoyable game to game to play till the end.

    Highlights: Shangri-la missions, campaign not black and white morally, elephants, lots of diversity in what to do, stealth missions when it goes well.

    Lowlights: Steal missions when they don't go well, too much to do with many side missions that are really not that interesting.    … Expand
  6. foxviewchannel
    Jan 24, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is one of those games that give you a living, breathing and engaging world. The story talks about our hero protagonist Agay Ghale, an ex-pat who returns to his parent’s homeland of Kyrat to accomplish his mother’s wishes by scattering her ashes. Ajay’s father was a well-known figure in Kyrat and the family name is considered very important to the locals. Shockingly, he findsFar Cry 4 is one of those games that give you a living, breathing and engaging world. The story talks about our hero protagonist Agay Ghale, an ex-pat who returns to his parent’s homeland of Kyrat to accomplish his mother’s wishes by scattering her ashes. Ajay’s father was a well-known figure in Kyrat and the family name is considered very important to the locals. Shockingly, he finds Kyrat filled with political unrest.

    The village is now led by Pagan Min, A smart and ruthless cold blooded killer. The introduction of Pagan is very strong but sadly he vanishes of screen for a surprisingly long time which causes his character to become weaker and less of a threat when he comes back later in the game. Ajay then joins a rebel group called the Golden Path led by Sabal and Amita to destroy the Regime.

    The first thing you will notice is how impressive the Himalayan nation of Kyrat is, large mountains, beautiful tropical forests, ancient ruins and people living their daily lives. The huge world is intimidating with great little touches in the details that are highly appreciated and I did not notice any loading times throughout the game.

    The character animation is very good and you really do feel the suffering of locals through their expressions. The political stakes are high between the Golden Path leaders Sabal and Amita. Both have solid performances throughout the game. Each of them wants to destroy Pagans Rule but have their own vision of doing it. Both visions are logical but you will have to make a tough decision between the two which will affect the future of Kyrat.

    The 32 missions are interesting and don’t feel repetitive because they vary depending on whose side you chose. The world is filled with activities to do apart from the main story like races, controlling sections, assassinations and hostage missions. You will gradually unlock more side missions the more outposts you control. The more you take over outposts the weaker Pagan’s army becomes and infiltrating them this time around is more fun because each one needs a different strategic approach by either going full force or stealth without anyone seeing you. After you control an outpost, it will become your safe house and you will have access to first travel.

    Liberating radio towers early in the game is important because it unlocks various weapons and will open parts of the map that shows new landmarks and animal locations. The AI is smarter this time around, the enemies will guard their area well and if they lose their outpost, they might return at a later stage and fight back.
    The gun mechanics are solid with a lot of weapons at your disposal.

    Wild life in Kyrak is vast and diverse; some will run away when they see you while others such as the eagles, bears and tigers will attack you if they find an opportunity. Most of the animals are tough and attack surprisingly. One time I was on a mission when all of a sudden a Rhino attacks me from the side, luckily I had a C4 equipped and took him out quickly. You can also use some animals to your advantage to turn the tide of battle in your favor by letting them out of the cage for them to attack or by riding an elephant and destroying everything that crosses your path.

    Hunting wildlife for their skins will be used for crafting all sorts of things such as wallets, loot bags, and explosive bags, while collecting plants will allow you to create syringes. You can also earn karma by performing good tasks for the locals or by killing an animal with your arrow instead of a rocket launcher. This rewards you with experience points to improve your skill.
    Traveling from point to point is fun and there are numerous vehicles that are available; however, some worth noting are the return of the hang glider which allows you to see the beautiful world from above. The wingsuit, a cool suit that is activated after a high jump. My personal favorite was the Buzzer, a small helicopter which you can also use to attack the enemies from above. There are some new mechanics in the game; you can now shoot while driving and the grappling hook that is mainly used for hard to reach places.

    fter you complete Act 1, you will unlock co-op. I found co-op very fun to play because it added to the overall experience. Taking over an outpost with a buddy never felt better.

    Far Cry 4 has a 5 on 5 multiplayer mode. You can either be the Golden Path who are heavily armed or the Rakshasa, a stealth group equipped with a bow and arrow. The multiplayer is well balanced, but I didn’t enjoy it much like other multiplayer games and didn’t find much reason to go back.

    The overall story wasn’t very strong and you most probably won’t remember the main character after you complete the game. The lack of Pagan Min throughout most of the game is a letdown because his character could have done so much more. What truly shines is the fun gameplay and gorgeous, unpredictable world.

    Yes, there are a lot of similarities to Far Cry 3 but this isn’t a bad thing because Far Cry 3 was a good game.

    Far Cry 4 is a significant step forward for the series and worth checking out.    … Expand
  7. BaronMonaco
    Jun 11, 2016
    8
    Far Cry is one of the strongest licence from Ubisoft with their classic open-world structure coupled with fine FPS gameplay, let's see how this episode did.

    First technically the game is beautiful, very nice colors, lights effects, sounds, textures, etc. A good looking game on PS4 and with a steady framerate and no glitch what so ever which is a nice accomplishment for a map this big    Far Cry is one of the strongest licence from Ubisoft with their classic open-world structure coupled with fine FPS gameplay, let's see how this episode did.

    First technically the game is beautiful, very nice colors, lights effects, sounds, textures, etc. A good looking game on PS4 and with a steady framerate and no glitch what so ever which is a nice accomplishment for a map this big with no loading time.

    Concerning the gameplay its your typical Far Cry game, which is both its strongest and weakest point; chasing the wildlife, infiltrating or burning an outpost, climbing a tower to clear the map, etc. We've done those things a thousand times before and get ready to do it another couple hundred times. It's fun when you start the game but at the end its just too much of the same thing.

    Same goes for the story with a charismatic antagonist and an undergoing revolution, you can count around 35 hours to finish the game at 100% ,10 of them are for the main campaign the rest for the side-activities which like said earlier are pretty repetitive.

    In conclusion Far Cry 4 is a good game, but despise the original location it lacks imagination and innovations. I advise this game for any gamers who didn't play Far Cry 3 or for the ones that are looking for similar experiences.    … Expand
  8. AndyPatterson96
    Nov 24, 2014
    8
    Far Cry 4 offers more of the same liberating fun and a beautiful new landscape in which to have it. The Himalayan setting is gorgeous on the PS4, it is unfortunate however that it's filled with flat characters and mediocre story, and the sense of progression you feel as the protagonist goes from hapless tourist to resourceful warrior is absent this time around.
  9. tormentor55
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    It's **** Far cry 3 in a better location and another awesome villain and an ok story. Plus there's 1-man helicopters, elephants and the himalayas. Don't forget the yetis. Buy this game.
  10. Rumplestilskin
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Far Cry 4 is very very well done. Shows how next gen graphics can really improve your experience in game. The look and feel of the map is very similar to FC3, but again i really enjoyed that game so don't mind it. The game play hasn't changed much, but a lot of the dynamics and the world itself feels more alive. Great weapon choice, AWESOME story line that can really capture you, maybe notFar Cry 4 is very very well done. Shows how next gen graphics can really improve your experience in game. The look and feel of the map is very similar to FC3, but again i really enjoyed that game so don't mind it. The game play hasn't changed much, but a lot of the dynamics and the world itself feels more alive. Great weapon choice, AWESOME story line that can really capture you, maybe not as much as FC3 but dig it none the less. Really like what they have done with this game and will have many hours of happy gaming.

    Thanks Ubisoft.    … Expand
  11. vicbrusal
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Far Cry 4 may follow the same formula as its 3rd installment, but it's definitely worth buying for what's been improved since Far Cry 3. Far Cry 4 is graphically stunning and immersive, it has an intuitive gameplay and it has some new additions that can make you play this game for hours and still have new things to explore. Far Cry 4's only con is that it may look too much like itsFar Cry 4 may follow the same formula as its 3rd installment, but it's definitely worth buying for what's been improved since Far Cry 3. Far Cry 4 is graphically stunning and immersive, it has an intuitive gameplay and it has some new additions that can make you play this game for hours and still have new things to explore. Far Cry 4's only con is that it may look too much like its predecessor, giving the player the feeling that it might be just playing a revamped Far Cry 3. A great game nevertheless.… Expand
  12. JonKen
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    In a gaming market flooded with "definitive and remastered" editions, Far Cry 4 sticks to the formula of its predecessor but adds a whole new world to explore with new characters, wildlife and PvP modes. We could have gotten Far Cry 3 Remastered but instead we got something fresher, more crisp and an overall greater accomplishment than an up-scaled port of its predecessor. Job well done, Ubisoft.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. skulltulainahat
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    Gameplay wise this is definitely a rehash of Far Cry 3. But because I enjoyed Far Cry 3 immensely, that doesn't really make it a bad thing. The gameplay was still enjoyable and the graphics are great, but my problems are with the story. The plot of Far Cry 4 pales in comparison to it's predecessor and isn't nearly as interesting to see unravel. Nonetheless, there is still a good deal ofGameplay wise this is definitely a rehash of Far Cry 3. But because I enjoyed Far Cry 3 immensely, that doesn't really make it a bad thing. The gameplay was still enjoyable and the graphics are great, but my problems are with the story. The plot of Far Cry 4 pales in comparison to it's predecessor and isn't nearly as interesting to see unravel. Nonetheless, there is still a good deal of fun to be had with Far Cry 4.… Expand
  16. SuperAC
    Mar 16, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is tones of fun with great gameplay, beautiful scenery and a decent storyline. Playing Co-op with a friend makes it even better. A solid game that will give you hours of fun
  17. JohnKristofer
    May 23, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is a great game to play.It is fun and the graphics is surely amazing.The game play in this game is absolutely great.It is an excellent game to play if you have spare time.
  18. SeanVincent
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    Beautiful & breathtaking graphics, open world with many things to do and look around .A video game full of the same game mechanics and game play that we know and love or hate but with a few extra new things.

    Far Cry 4 has a lot to offer, story that is interesting(unpopular opinion) and a "funny ending"(the ending was a surprise to me like they did on Far Cry 3). The characters is okay,    Beautiful & breathtaking graphics, open world with many things to do and look around .A video game full of the same game mechanics and game play that we know and love or hate but with a few extra new things.

    Far Cry 4 has a lot to offer, story that is interesting(unpopular opinion) and a "funny ending"(the ending was a surprise to me like they did on Far Cry 3). The characters is okay, the character of Amita and Sabal are dicks and a**holes while the villain is more interesting and much better than them, Pagan Min is just amazing, yes not as scary and as insane as Vaas but Pagan is just conflicting, conflicting if he is the good guy or the bad guy throughout the game because of the other two who behaves more of a villains than the good guys.

    There so much to do in Far Cry 4 but sometimes the missions can be very repetitive. the game is much easier than Far Cry 3, the hardest version for Far Cry 4 is a normal version for Far Cry 3. The villain even if he is conflicting and lovable (at least for me) is given short amount of time. The main character, we don't get emotional attachment or any interesting things to say and feel about him. The game gives a feeling of the same, if you play too much of the far cry franchise with just a little amount of updated game mechanics.

    Far cry 4 is a good game and sure you will enjoy this.    … Expand
  19. Junathar
    Jan 14, 2015
    8
    Incredibly similar to Far Cry 3....but that is not a bad thing. Far Cry 3 was a great game, with a fantastic and fun open world, addicting side quests with an iconic villain. Far Cry 4 has every single one of those things. But sadly, the villain is poorly under-used. He makes a great entrance at the beginning of the game but just fades from the game entirely until the game is almost over!Incredibly similar to Far Cry 3....but that is not a bad thing. Far Cry 3 was a great game, with a fantastic and fun open world, addicting side quests with an iconic villain. Far Cry 4 has every single one of those things. But sadly, the villain is poorly under-used. He makes a great entrance at the beginning of the game but just fades from the game entirely until the game is almost over! I also have to admit that the story itself is a bit underwhelming but that's not what Far Cry is about. Far Cry is about a great open-world with tons of fun activities and a great arsenal of weapons, and Far Cry 4 nails those three things perfectly. Oh, it also has elephants and gyrocopters......just let that sink in.… Expand
  20. TheBest_1972
    Jan 19, 2015
    8
    Well what can i say? I think this is the only game that Ubisoft made it right! Everything will probably feel like Far Cry 3, of course the mechanics of that game was really good! But Far Cry 4 have everything but it is upgraded! The Story is good but it's not that surprising... The game-play is amazing just like the third game and it has the coop, that actually it is an amazing addition,Well what can i say? I think this is the only game that Ubisoft made it right! Everything will probably feel like Far Cry 3, of course the mechanics of that game was really good! But Far Cry 4 have everything but it is upgraded! The Story is good but it's not that surprising... The game-play is amazing just like the third game and it has the coop, that actually it is an amazing addition, in a overall i give Far Cry 4 a 8.4/10! Worth buying ;D… Expand
  21. Rymac44
    Jan 20, 2015
    8
    Really fun game. Cool villain again and enjoyed choosing between sabal and Amita missions. There's many different animals, different ways you can approach each mission, and a lot to do even after completing the story. They probably could have added a few more features, because it did seem a lot like far cry 3, but that's not really a bad thing. Overall one of the more fun games I've playedReally fun game. Cool villain again and enjoyed choosing between sabal and Amita missions. There's many different animals, different ways you can approach each mission, and a lot to do even after completing the story. They probably could have added a few more features, because it did seem a lot like far cry 3, but that's not really a bad thing. Overall one of the more fun games I've played in 2014.… Expand
  22. killing_frenzy
    Jan 23, 2015
    8
    This game looks good, runs at only 30fps though. The guns sound amazing and the story is good. Gameplay is also good and weapons are crazy fun and realistic. This game could have been better in certain areas as its clear the developers have just upgraded this from far cry 3 rather than fully rework it.
  23. idanidan123
    Apr 22, 2015
    8
    The game overall is fantastic, the only reason I gave it 8/10 is because when it's getting dark and you're trying to escape a forest with a car- it's pretty much the hardest thing to do in the game.
    That's the only issue I got with the game. Besides that, awesome graphics, great gameplay, stunning animals and landscapes, and compelling story :)
  24. no1killr
    Mar 1, 2015
    8
    I put about 50+ hours into this game on the PS4! it was great, I enjoyed the free roaming and the amount of side quests the game offered. The story was solid though at times a bit drawn out and Pagan Minn was a tad to bit insane but ultimately I enjoyed killing him none the less. Some of the characters were a little to in depth in the sense of their lifestyles but despite that the gameI put about 50+ hours into this game on the PS4! it was great, I enjoyed the free roaming and the amount of side quests the game offered. The story was solid though at times a bit drawn out and Pagan Minn was a tad to bit insane but ultimately I enjoyed killing him none the less. Some of the characters were a little to in depth in the sense of their lifestyles but despite that the game offers a variety of fun and adventure, whether you enjoy shooters and the Rambo run around and kill everything in your path, or you prefer the stealthy snake in the grass approach (sniper) the game leaves much room for both types. there are some missions that tie your hands and force you to play in styles you may not be comfortable with but in the end it was worth it. I only wish they would release more DLC to expand the game more. I really enjoyed it quite a bit and found that it ran extremely smooth during play, there were some minor frame glitches but nothing to bothersome to want to stop playing it. If you enjoy a good shooter with a large variey of weapon customization and different play styles, then I think you should buy Far Cry 4, it's juice isdefinately worth the squeeze.… Expand
  25. robertojalloul1
    Mar 2, 2015
    8
    Tahle hra je skvěla na PS4 a doporuču ji a pokud ji mate s kým hrát tak ji jeste dejte bodík navíc.
    plus skvěle se na to kouká
    aspon 50 hodin zábavy a víc
    skvěle se to hraje ve dvou
    mínus když to nehrajete s kamošem tak to je trochu na nic
  26. Oomzy
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    The one current Ubisoft game that was actually not bad! You will replay this game just trying to finish all the great mission and sometimes difficult ones. The 8th gen graphics look good, Interesting characters (Especially the antagonist). If it is your first time I recommend easy for those of you who don't want your ass beaten to a pulp in the north. Once you get to the north everyone isThe one current Ubisoft game that was actually not bad! You will replay this game just trying to finish all the great mission and sometimes difficult ones. The 8th gen graphics look good, Interesting characters (Especially the antagonist). If it is your first time I recommend easy for those of you who don't want your ass beaten to a pulp in the north. Once you get to the north everyone is souped up (Except you and your guys) and they are all insanely powerful(I recommend also carrying a RPG with you at all times as well). But there is still some glitches and that this game is similar to FarCry 3 in multiple ways. Still though this game deserves to still be on your list if you plan to pick up a new game… Expand
  27. Davidscj
    Aug 2, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is a great game as it truly is pure fun. Where Far Cry 4 fails is where 3 succeeded: in its surprise. While 3's level of quality came out of nowhere, 4 just feels more of the same. That is not to say it is bad, in fact it is probably a better game than 3 as it creates a bigger, more interesting and beautiful world.

    The beauty of the world is extraordinary and more than ever    Far Cry 4 is a great game as it truly is pure fun. Where Far Cry 4 fails is where 3 succeeded: in its surprise. While 3's level of quality came out of nowhere, 4 just feels more of the same. That is not to say it is bad, in fact it is probably a better game than 3 as it creates a bigger, more interesting and beautiful world.

    The beauty of the world is extraordinary and more than ever the world feels alive with pop up Karma events and the sheer volume of animals roaming the land. The draw distance and processing power of the PS4 really make a big difference and the mountains in this game look outstanding. Key to this world is traversal and the game nails this. From buzzer helicopters to wingsuits and simply grappling up mountains, travelling across the map is an enjoyable experience and often a thrilling way to take in the scenery. The auto drive system introduced into the vehicles is a stroke of simple genius. Fast travel is also there when needing to get across the map quickly.

    The characters of Far Cry 4 are very hit and miss. The playable character is very forgettable and perhaps would have been better silent or radical different. Your allies within the Golden Path are very run of the mill characters. The show is stolen by the wonderful work of Troy Baker as Pagan Min, one of the most memorable villains in recent video game history. Far Cry 4 faced the almost impossible job of living up to the iconic Vaas of Far Cry 3 and some how they did it. The only downside of Pagan Min is that he could have been utilised more.

    The story is interesting but not extraordinary, it fails to reach the heights of the world and the villain but does have its moments. Where it success most is in its meaningful decisions which can shape the story and the future of Kyrat. I found myself agonising ver decisions and regretting choices which is a great sign that the choices are implemented effectively.

    The game is filled with additional activities. The variety of side quests are great and often challenging and interesting, especially the Kyrat Fashion Week activities and the racing challenges. some activities get a bit repetitive however such as the hostage scenarios. Perhaps less would have been more in ths=is case and with some other areas such as towers. Its not a Ubisoft game seemingly unless you have to climb a tower to unlock the map and 17 towers is simply too many as after 5 its just not that interesting. Furtherore the amount of drug infused 'trippy' missions ruined the effect, they were impressive stylistically through sound and vision but that effect wore off after a few times. Moreover the Shangri-La activities seemed to fill the same goal of these missions of changing up the style and gameplay. By having these activities too there was simply an over saturation of visions and trips.

    On a performance level the game is pretty faultless. the only annoyance was se failed respawns and often respawnng far away from where the death took part back to the last camp. This is a great and extremely fun game that just didn't really surprise or raise the bar enough from the previous entry.    … Expand
  28. Allion
    Jul 23, 2015
    8
    Great game. It improves on the core gameplay mechanics from Far Cry 3, so in a technical sense, Far Cry 4 is better. Story wise, it was good, there were a few cliche moments, and they tried to incorporate another psychotic villain in this one. There is a lot of variety in the missions, and this sandbox environment gives you a lot to play with. Some may say its like Far Cry 3, and what IGreat game. It improves on the core gameplay mechanics from Far Cry 3, so in a technical sense, Far Cry 4 is better. Story wise, it was good, there were a few cliche moments, and they tried to incorporate another psychotic villain in this one. There is a lot of variety in the missions, and this sandbox environment gives you a lot to play with. Some may say its like Far Cry 3, and what I say to that is: yes, it is, it's a sequel, but that's not a bad thing. They threw in a few new mechanics that were just enough to keep it fresh and interesting, while being a familiar experience to those who played Far Cry 3. I give this a light 8/10, and I hope they mix up the Far Cry formula for the next installment.… Expand
  29. TheChronicle
    Mar 21, 2015
    8
    The Game Is just beautiful. Ubisoft really outdone themselves this time. Graphically its perfect ,but the storyline is interesting and the characters are very interesting to,but it has major plot holes and charcters really didn't feel part of the story. Overall its has good upgrade system and amazing multiplayer with no server issues. Coop is a blast and good feature added to the far cryThe Game Is just beautiful. Ubisoft really outdone themselves this time. Graphically its perfect ,but the storyline is interesting and the characters are very interesting to,but it has major plot holes and charcters really didn't feel part of the story. Overall its has good upgrade system and amazing multiplayer with no server issues. Coop is a blast and good feature added to the far cry expierence . Overall it's a must buy to far cry fans and to most gamers' out there.… Expand
  30. MattJames86
    Mar 31, 2015
    8
    Although it sticks too closely to the Far Cry 3 Formula, Far Cry 4 is a welcoming entry to the Franchise and whats missing in story it makes up for in the open world gameplay which is more breathtaking and even more fun and varied than 3 (riding Elephants is a lot more fun than you'd think) , the story and lack of originality hold it back from being great game or even as great as Far Cry 3.
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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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Metascore
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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