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  1. Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Great fun, storyline a bit dull and some missions can be frustrating, but I can forgive that from a game where I can attack an enemy base of the back of an elephant with a flamethrower.
  2. Feb 8, 2015
    9
    This was my first Far Cry game and I enjoyed the single player experience. The graphics are incredible yet not perfect, for example animal fur looks weird when you zoom in very closely. There's a big variety of animals roaming the forest for you to hunt, and they seem to behave the way you'd expect them too. The story is not very exciting but it's still fun. Enemy variety could beThis was my first Far Cry game and I enjoyed the single player experience. The graphics are incredible yet not perfect, for example animal fur looks weird when you zoom in very closely. There's a big variety of animals roaming the forest for you to hunt, and they seem to behave the way you'd expect them too. The story is not very exciting but it's still fun. Enemy variety could be better. There aren't many vehicles. There are a lot of weapons and I enjoyed taking over outposts and fortresses. The cutscenes are decent, nothing too flashy but at least the people in the cutscenes look real. The protagonist is annoying enough to make you want to kill him. It took me about 30 hours to complete the main story and I enjoyed every bit of it, I'm hoping Far Cry 5 is even better. Expand
  3. Feb 7, 2015
    6
    I don't get the praise of this game. It is typical derivative Ubisoft drivel. It is better than Assassin's Creed, but that game is annoying and even more derivative. Far Cry 4 is a relatively fun game with good graphics but it is so repetitive within the game and compared to Far Cry 3. Ubisoft just ruins games with their game formulas and uncanny number of stupid collectibles in game.
  4. Feb 2, 2015
    8
    If you never played FC3 but you always wanted to see what the developers have been trying to do since FC2, then FC4 is the game for you. It's very similar to FC3 but improved and balanced to near perfection. The story is not as good but the gameplay, world immersion, overall freedom balance out any weakness in the story. I'm generally not a completion-ist type gamer but I certainly didIf you never played FC3 but you always wanted to see what the developers have been trying to do since FC2, then FC4 is the game for you. It's very similar to FC3 but improved and balanced to near perfection. The story is not as good but the gameplay, world immersion, overall freedom balance out any weakness in the story. I'm generally not a completion-ist type gamer but I certainly did more side missions and random exploration in this game than most other open world games I've played. You can just move around so easily while still feeling limited and not god like and the whole time there is an opportunity to witness funny stuff like a pack of rhinos slamming enemy vehicles into trees. The combat is fluid and you can easily access your weapons in combat. It gives you the opportunity to be an artist in crafting the massacre of your enemies. There are many weaknesses to the game but all of them can be overlooked if you just want to hang out in the mountains and blow stuff up. Sure the developers could do better but when this much money is on the line, innovation and taking risks are not a top priority. Take it for what it is, FC4 is worth playing if you're looking for a open world fps experience. Expand
  5. Jan 31, 2015
    6
    tldr - Seems to be another cash in from Ubisoft.

    Incredibly disappointed with this. It is far too much like Far Cry 3... One of the main things I loved about Far Cry games is that they always innovated and weren't afraid to try new mechanics. This just feels like a massive DLC. Mix in the terrible characters, painfully bad 'radio host' presenter which you're forced to listen to every
    tldr - Seems to be another cash in from Ubisoft.

    Incredibly disappointed with this. It is far too much like Far Cry 3... One of the main things I loved about Far Cry games is that they always innovated and weren't afraid to try new mechanics. This just feels like a massive DLC. Mix in the terrible characters, painfully bad 'radio host' presenter which you're forced to listen to every time you get in a car, and the general lack of ambition, and you have yourself a mediocre video game.
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  6. Jan 30, 2015
    7
    If your looking for a break from the Standard FPS's Like CoD or Battlefield Far Cry is a great choice. It's packed full of fun and ridiculous stuff to do, from Hunting, Races, Assassination, Co-op and more! With this much stuff to do you will have hours upon hours of content to work your way through. There is also multiple endings as well so if you have enough free time you can see themIf your looking for a break from the Standard FPS's Like CoD or Battlefield Far Cry is a great choice. It's packed full of fun and ridiculous stuff to do, from Hunting, Races, Assassination, Co-op and more! With this much stuff to do you will have hours upon hours of content to work your way through. There is also multiple endings as well so if you have enough free time you can see them all. The story is somewhat creative in Far Cry 4 compared to it's predecessors with the ability to change the story arc with your dissensions. The amount of weapons to choose for your destruction is very diverse anything from Pistols,Snipers,Rockets,Grenade Launchers,Bows and even extremely powerfully "Signature" Weapons. The open world to Far Cry 4 is huge and it feels alive with Lots of Wildlife/Birds and Enemy solders driving around looking to be blown up.
    If your a fan of first person shooters in general or wide open world games you need to give Far Cry 4 a try, you may just end up spending hours on it.
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  7. Jan 29, 2015
    9
    Best game so far, Period. Nothing can be compared to the beauty and quality of this game. Only problem is that online game is not appreciate as it really should. otherwise, its a masterpiece.
  8. 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.
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  9. Jan 28, 2015
    6
    Far Cry 4 seems like a very one dimensional experience. I never did play Far Cry 3 so I didn't have the hype to carry my interest through this game. When I play a game I expect it to get my emotions turning and get me engaged. I never felt that way with this. It consists of a lot of shooting and running. I didn't feel like I was working towards anything other than unveiling more map to doFar Cry 4 seems like a very one dimensional experience. I never did play Far Cry 3 so I didn't have the hype to carry my interest through this game. When I play a game I expect it to get my emotions turning and get me engaged. I never felt that way with this. It consists of a lot of shooting and running. I didn't feel like I was working towards anything other than unveiling more map to do the same things over again. I am not a fan of the run to point A, kill things, run to point B, kill things formula. I wanted to chase down the tyrant king and really get involved in the war going on but instead the game has you doing petty soldiering tasks. I mean your supposed to be some hero! Let's do hero things!

    Grant it, I think the game is gorgeous and the map was interesting to explore for a little while. I can really see the AAA power under the hood working its magic. If there was a more involved plot and/or narrative I would really enjoy taking a break and doing the side quests every once in a while. But when the entire game is side quests it just seems like an expansion to something else. I wasn't even able to finish the game because it just couldn't hold my attention. I would spend my money on something else.
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  10. Jan 26, 2015
    9
    If you have played Far Cry 3 you will be right at home with Far Cry 4. Similar game mechanics and feel are most certainly prevalent throughout the gameplay as well as the plot in both titles. I’m biased though because I thoroughly loved Far Cry 4. Good first person shooting, stealth (if you want it) and fun to explore. The survival aspects of Far Cry 2 are really non-existent, but the gameIf you have played Far Cry 3 you will be right at home with Far Cry 4. Similar game mechanics and feel are most certainly prevalent throughout the gameplay as well as the plot in both titles. I’m biased though because I thoroughly loved Far Cry 4. Good first person shooting, stealth (if you want it) and fun to explore. The survival aspects of Far Cry 2 are really non-existent, but the game is still fun to play. The multiplayer is pretty bad and doesn't at all compare to any versus multiplayer out there currently. I would have been fine if it never shipped with the game. The Co-Op and I had issues for a bit there, but they seem to have been ironed out. The Co-Op gameplay is really fun, but I wish you could reset outposts within the host players game world. On top of the similar gameplay and feel of Far Cry 3, there are many other additional random events sprinkled in the open world and tweaks throughout the game. If you enjoyed Far Cry 3 then by all means I suggest you play Far Cry 4. Expand
  11. Jan 25, 2015
    9
    This is one of the best games of the year in my opinion because it actually improves on Far Cry 3. That's probably extremely debatable, but I think it's true. Far Cry 3's story was really cliche, but 4's story is something I've never seen in a game, and that's because your character's goal isn't revenge or money. It's to scatter your mother's ashes. It also adds new weapons and vehiclesThis is one of the best games of the year in my opinion because it actually improves on Far Cry 3. That's probably extremely debatable, but I think it's true. Far Cry 3's story was really cliche, but 4's story is something I've never seen in a game, and that's because your character's goal isn't revenge or money. It's to scatter your mother's ashes. It also adds new weapons and vehicles like the crossbow, and (which is in a way a vehicle) elephants.And last but not least, the world is HUGE! And being able to use a gyrocopter to fly around it makes it even better. This game's slogan doesn't lie. Every second is a story. Expand
  12. Jan 25, 2015
    4
    Have played all the previous games but just couldnt get on with this. I played a good 5 hours of it but it just felt like an expanision pack for far cry 3, which I`d grown tired of for the relentless tasks that you have to keep going over and over doing. Got bored very quickly which is a shame because its a good looking game. So if you`ve had enought of far cry 3 you wont find anything newHave played all the previous games but just couldnt get on with this. I played a good 5 hours of it but it just felt like an expanision pack for far cry 3, which I`d grown tired of for the relentless tasks that you have to keep going over and over doing. Got bored very quickly which is a shame because its a good looking game. So if you`ve had enought of far cry 3 you wont find anything new here really to keep you interested. Expand
  13. Jan 24, 2015
    9
    I don't know what Ajay did before he came to the Kyrat, but he soon seems to become an elite commando capable of killing hundreds of men single-handedly. I have to assume, by how quickly he adapts to the killing, that he's a sociopath. I don't remember him voicing too much in the way of doubts or apprehension, I just remember him volunteering to assassinate people and take out whole campsI don't know what Ajay did before he came to the Kyrat, but he soon seems to become an elite commando capable of killing hundreds of men single-handedly. I have to assume, by how quickly he adapts to the killing, that he's a sociopath. I don't remember him voicing too much in the way of doubts or apprehension, I just remember him volunteering to assassinate people and take out whole camps about 10 minutes after being rescued.

    This is called the "character introduction" phase of story telling, and FarCry just decides to pretty much skip it. But you know what? Screw it. We know what we're all here for - let the chaos commence!

    This game is a lot of fun. It jumps straight into the action and you immediately get a lot of freedom to roam about. The pace is set nicely with a lot of random encounters and a steady scattering of collectables, which helps to keep up the momentum whilst exploring the beautiful landscape. It also has the usual crazy type characters, and good humour. If you liked FarCry 3 you'll love 4.
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  14. 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.
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  15. 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.
  16. Jan 22, 2015
    7
    Far cry 4 has amazing graphic and i like how opposite this setting is than the last far cry (still like far cry 3 setting better). Now for people who didn't play far cry 3 probably think this game is crazy and don't get me wrong its a good game and probably better than far cry 3 only because it more new. But it isn't a better game of its time. Far cry 4 didn't have as good as a villain,Far cry 4 has amazing graphic and i like how opposite this setting is than the last far cry (still like far cry 3 setting better). Now for people who didn't play far cry 3 probably think this game is crazy and don't get me wrong its a good game and probably better than far cry 3 only because it more new. But it isn't a better game of its time. Far cry 4 didn't have as good as a villain, the missions aren't as fun and they barley added new move upgrades. But the game was still solid. Expand
  17. Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Awesome game. The stunning graphics, great story, and constant list of things you can do to change things up (races, hostage missions, karma, radio towers, outposts, etc) keep the game entertaining as hell. I couldn't put it down for several weeks.
  18. Jan 21, 2015
    3
    Awesome game but COOP doesn't work for me or my friends, this is the part we were looking forward to the most. Because of that it will get a bad score.
  19. 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
  20. 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. Jan 18, 2015
    9
    As someone who played this game so much that in 3 days I Platinumed it I need to get a few things off my chest...

    The story isn't bad but it isn't good either but honestly I couldn't care less as most missions were so much fun that I forgot what I was even doing. Many people think it's too much like FC3 and that's fine and I agree in some ways such as the fact that all the guns that
    As someone who played this game so much that in 3 days I Platinumed it I need to get a few things off my chest...

    The story isn't bad but it isn't good either but honestly I couldn't care less as most missions were so much fun that I forgot what I was even doing.

    Many people think it's too much like FC3 and that's fine and I agree in some ways such as the fact that all the guns that are also in FC3 look and sound EXACTLY the same but thankfully the game does have alot more guns.

    The multiplayer is terrible so don't bother except for the trophies.
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  22. Jan 18, 2015
    9
    I wouldnt necessary call myself the biggest Far Cry fan, although I have played FC2 and 3 but never finished them. This was the first story that really had me hooked. Pagan as a villian in my opinion was underused, but the time we did spend with his psychotic antics was incredibly entertaining. Visually, its one of the most stunning games I've ever seen, especially when on some of theI wouldnt necessary call myself the biggest Far Cry fan, although I have played FC2 and 3 but never finished them. This was the first story that really had me hooked. Pagan as a villian in my opinion was underused, but the time we did spend with his psychotic antics was incredibly entertaining. Visually, its one of the most stunning games I've ever seen, especially when on some of the hallucinogenic trips. It's also got enough to do after/during the campaign to keep you busy for a good 30-40hrs easily. Great game, check it out if you get the chance. Expand
  23. Jan 16, 2015
    9
    Similar to Far Cry 3, but that is not a bad thing, loads to do, great graphics (could have run a bit smoother?)
    Personally i preferred Far Cry 3s story and setting better, but this is still a great game, huge map, and some unique moments unseen before in any game, Great.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Jan 11, 2015
    5
    Kidnapped by some psycho killer 'King' of warring chaos wilderland, but you escape, join up with some rebels and wander the wilderland, hunting animals, climbing up radio towers to unlock the map and ..... sound a bit like Farcry 3. It is. Incidental storyline, pretty graphics, dumb enemy AI. Essentially a PS3 game with a PC/PS4 graphical makeover at PS 4 game prices. Ok but I may just asKidnapped by some psycho killer 'King' of warring chaos wilderland, but you escape, join up with some rebels and wander the wilderland, hunting animals, climbing up radio towers to unlock the map and ..... sound a bit like Farcry 3. It is. Incidental storyline, pretty graphics, dumb enemy AI. Essentially a PS3 game with a PC/PS4 graphical makeover at PS 4 game prices. Ok but I may just as well have replayed far cry 3. Expand
  27. Jan 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game. BUY IT! Fantastic story. there are a lot of different missions and different commands for enhancing your gaming experience. Also the graphics awesome. Expand
  28. Jan 8, 2015
    10
    A direct upgrade from Far Cry 3, everything's better. The map is larger and there's much to do. It took me 20 hours to complete the campaign in single-player, and 65 hours to complete it. Definitely worth it.
  29. Jan 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just awesome. The Graphics and gameplay is just perfect. SPOILER!! I like the mission were you need to defend the village from all soldiers and juggernauts and you need to be aware of all airstikes. Expand
  30. Jan 4, 2015
    3
    First half of the game gets 5 stars. Second half of the game gets 0. Repetative like everyone is saying. throughout the second half of the game I'm not sure what changed from the first but it seemed that headshot didn't do what they are supposed to. On assassination missions, they would spot you from a mile away while you're crouched down in a bush. The driving could use some work. Im notFirst half of the game gets 5 stars. Second half of the game gets 0. Repetative like everyone is saying. throughout the second half of the game I'm not sure what changed from the first but it seemed that headshot didn't do what they are supposed to. On assassination missions, they would spot you from a mile away while you're crouched down in a bush. The driving could use some work. Im not the best VG player out there by any means, there were parts that were so stupid hard that it was frustrating that it really ruined the experience.
    With all that said, the gameplay was beautiful, fun, at first, enjoyed finding all the destinations and upgrading loot sacks and such.
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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 83
  2. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. 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.
  2. Jan 13, 2015
    90
    An overwhelming adventure full of violence, warring factions, exploration and the craziest badgers you’ll ever see.
  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]