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  1. Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Farcry 4 has been the most fun I have had in an open world game since Skyrim. PC is well optimized and runs great. I only wish it had a few more new tricks in its sleeve, but fun factor greater than innovation for this sequel at the very least.
  2. Nov 19, 2015
    10
    I loved Far Cry 3 and I love Fry Cry 4. If you played previous game you will feel like at home because game mechanics are very similar. This is not bad though because why to break formula that worked so well before ? I am about half way through the game. There are countless numbers of side missions and tasks to do. The game looks beautiful and acting is great in the game. There is alsoI loved Far Cry 3 and I love Fry Cry 4. If you played previous game you will feel like at home because game mechanics are very similar. This is not bad though because why to break formula that worked so well before ? I am about half way through the game. There are countless numbers of side missions and tasks to do. The game looks beautiful and acting is great in the game. There is also multiplayer component in the game where you can play with another player. There is really nothing that i do not like about the game. I do enjoy it and i highly recommend it. Expand
  3. Nov 27, 2014
    10
    Im 20 Hours into the game, and I am not bored! The graphics are amazing for an open world game, the textures are sharp even close up! Theres so many things to do in this game! Just an amazing game! Cant wait how the game ends! Will be buying the DLC for sure! Amazing job UBISOFT!
  4. Nov 20, 2014
    10
    An incredible gaming experience that will keep you coming back for more. Not only is the world of Kyrat absolutely enormous and beautiful, it's packed with things to do and feels like a real world. This game has alot in common with Far cry 3 and that is a very good thing. If you liked Far cry 3 than you will love this game. If you didn't like Far Cry 3 this one won't change your mind.An incredible gaming experience that will keep you coming back for more. Not only is the world of Kyrat absolutely enormous and beautiful, it's packed with things to do and feels like a real world. This game has alot in common with Far cry 3 and that is a very good thing. If you liked Far cry 3 than you will love this game. If you didn't like Far Cry 3 this one won't change your mind. The game looks amazing and the pure scale of this immense world is something special. The game developers deserve alot of credit for giving the players so much freedom and so many options to tackle your missions. The random nature of this world is just amazing. At one point in the game i was busy trying to collect some loot when i noticed an elephant fighting with some of the locals, i jumped on the elephant and took it for a ride and decided to go hunt some rhinos. The elephant was a great way to take these rhinos out and still collect their skin. That's just one of the many different scenarios that make this game just incredible. The story so far is nothing special but it does the job. Online is basic but can provide some cool moments. This game is so much more than just another shooter or simple sandbox game. Sometimes i just run around exploring the vast landscapes and searching for items just because it's so much fun and random. The game is much better than an 85 and is getting criticized for being similar to it far Cry 3 and not changing the formula. If it ain't broken, why fix it? Expand
  5. Dec 2, 2014
    10
    First things first, i read through all the negative reviews and it sums up as, "game is too similar to FC3, story isn't as good, characters lame, no split screen for coop"

    The game is similar to FC3, you could call it a 60 dollar expansion. But this game is so well done and beautiful, lack of bugs, fun, exciting game. Not an issue in my eyes, but i didn't play FC3 so this is probably
    First things first, i read through all the negative reviews and it sums up as, "game is too similar to FC3, story isn't as good, characters lame, no split screen for coop"

    The game is similar to FC3, you could call it a 60 dollar expansion. But this game is so well done and beautiful, lack of bugs, fun, exciting game. Not an issue in my eyes, but i didn't play FC3 so this is probably why i loved this game so much.

    Story i've heard is better in FC3, but this story is fine, nothing to give the game a 0 for. They complain about the characters too but I love all the characters so far! Your character, the two high dudes are hilarious, the radio guy cracks me up, the main villain is very Joker-esk. The two people who you fight with are both set in there ways and very distinct. The characters are cool.

    And whoever complained about no split screen coop they need to calm down. The game comes with 10 keys to kyrat that allow you to share the game via share play on PS4 and play coop with anyone who has a PS4 even though they don't own the game. That's the first time a game is doing that. I fully respect that step. I feel that is a very thoughtless move in an industry of how can we milk the gamers wallets. I tip my hat to Ubisoft for having something like that implemented.

    This game is amazing. The landscape is jaw dropping, I often laugh from the script, the combination of stealth into blowing things up is great. If you are looking for a game that fulfills your completionist personality this is it. Good amount of areas to take over and discover, tons of items to search for, good amount of guns to collect. I'm trying to think of some down sides. The only aggravating thing is completing a mission and then a hawk attacks you out of nowhere and takes 3 life bars away and if you aren't at full health you basically are dead. But i'm playing on the hardest difficulty so that would explain that. But you live or I should say you die and you learn in this game On hard you really find the best way to complete missions is to go stealth. Or if you are going to go loud you should defuse the alarm systems first. Sniping is a freaking blast. The stealth kills are brutal! Nothing better than double stealth killing and then take a knife from the second guy and throw it and kill the third NPC. No frame rate issues. only twice did i notice the absolutely tiny tiny lag in frame rate but all i did was stop running for a split second and the game caught back up. It was so small i can so no frame rate issues at all. The game as never froze. Zero bugs experienced. They let you play co-op with your friends via the ps4 share feature even though they don't own the game. I haven't played pvp multi player yet so sorry no comment there. I usually agree with critic scores on here, but 7.8 is way too low. I don't know how 5 mixed reviews can bring it down to a 7.8.

    If you liked Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and Assassin's Creed, you will love this game. I love how they give the character a personality in first person. I hate when FPS RPG games don't give you a voice. During cut scenes they give you character and emotions and show your hands when you get pissed at people when you hold up a gun to tell them to get out of your house. The little things are what make me give games 10s. If I like a game or even I love it I go for 8.5 to 9.5. But that last .5 is all about attention to detail. And this game does just that. If you don't buy it at the $60 price tag I can't get mad. But if you see this game at $45 dollars pick it up. It is a must have.

    I feel I keep rambling on here but I am just that excited to encourage others to pick this game up.

    I've heard that people say it is too similar to far cry 3. I haven't played that which might be why I find this game phenomenal.
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  6. 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Nov 29, 2014
    10
    The best open world game I've ever played. Gorgeous setting/graphics in unique, exotic world. Tons and tons of interesting things to do/discover with myriad way to explore either on foot or by vehicle. This open world is massive and utterly lives and breathes every step of the way. Simply incredible! Quirky, entertaining characters....though not enough of Min, if you ask me. MainThe best open world game I've ever played. Gorgeous setting/graphics in unique, exotic world. Tons and tons of interesting things to do/discover with myriad way to explore either on foot or by vehicle. This open world is massive and utterly lives and breathes every step of the way. Simply incredible! Quirky, entertaining characters....though not enough of Min, if you ask me. Main missions are exciting and challenging....and all the side missions/activities let you stretch out the joy for hours and hours. I'm 30 hours into it and not even halfway. This is the first game I've ever even been remotely interested in the term "completionist".....not as an accomplishment....but as a way to stay in Kyrat as long as I possibly can.

    Honestly, I think this game is better than GTA V. That right there says it all. One of the best video games of all time. Right up there in my top 5, without question.
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  8. Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Having played Far Cry since the first game, this was a great addition to the game legacy. I was impressed with the graphics, there was a couple of occasions where I saw trees doing that turning thing from above when you pass them in the air. But aside from that the game is brilliant. The story is well thought out and presented in good bite sized chunks (maybe Bungie could take a leafHaving played Far Cry since the first game, this was a great addition to the game legacy. I was impressed with the graphics, there was a couple of occasions where I saw trees doing that turning thing from above when you pass them in the air. But aside from that the game is brilliant. The story is well thought out and presented in good bite sized chunks (maybe Bungie could take a leaf out of Ubisoft's book and actually have a story). There are plenty of activities to keep you going, and if you are like me then you can spend hours just exploring the open world (again Bungie take note).

    The similarity to Far Cry 3 is there in the game mechanics but the graphical improvements on the next gen are superior to Far Cry 3. The verticality was touted a lot, and it is great fun jumping off hills and wingsuiting down.

    I would say anyone with a PS4 or xbone should own this title.
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  9. Dec 10, 2014
    10
    Pros:Story,Characters,music,gameplay

    Cons: animals too less, enemy ai,

    For me this is the best far cy game after far cry 2! its much better than far cry 3 was! in everything! The story and the music is unimaginable great, fantastic and shangri-la world too! congratulation ubisoft you made a great game!
  10. Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Breathtaking. I'm usually not playing shooters, but this one is an exception. The famed Far Cry chaos and stunning landscapes are so incredibly addicting! I simply love every tiny bit of it.
  11. 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.
  12. Nov 26, 2014
    10
    I find it hard to believe that others name Far Cry 4 as "Far Cry 3.5", "Far Cry 3 Part 2" or what have you. I went back and played FC 3 after completing the campaign of FC 4 and I find a dismal similarity between the two. Sure, in both games when I run up to plants I hold down E to collect them more quickly and in both games I climb up radio towers in order to discover more of the land.I find it hard to believe that others name Far Cry 4 as "Far Cry 3.5", "Far Cry 3 Part 2" or what have you. I went back and played FC 3 after completing the campaign of FC 4 and I find a dismal similarity between the two. Sure, in both games when I run up to plants I hold down E to collect them more quickly and in both games I climb up radio towers in order to discover more of the land.

    Is there anything wrong with routine objectives remaining the same?

    Especially when Far Cry 4 has significantly better mechanics than its predecessor. The map is no longer based on rectangular coordinates-- all newly discovered lands are less simply defined, which cleans up the choppy map of FC 3. Your camera, instead of displaying 9 obstructing squares in its interface, is now much more simple and intuitive. The skill paths for your character are more delineated and clear. There were many improvements between games that I feel went unnoticed by many other users. I urge you to go back and play FC 3, then comment on this game.

    Also, and I know I'll get a lot of flak for this, the antagonist of Far Cry 4 is better than that of Far Cry 3.
    Vaas has nothing on Pagan Min.

    The one shortcoming of Far Cry 4 is its disparity of Min. After the opening scene, I told myself, 'Eh, I'll play until Pagan's next short-- then I'll go to bed.' I played until 2, 3, then 4 AM rolled by and still he hadn't returned. I finally gave way to sleep only to play for several more hours until unlocking his next short. And "short" doesn't do it justice-- I wanted much, much more out of his cutscene. He is far and away the most interesting character of this game and his snippits of dialogue are simply not enough.

    Still, the choices offered throughout the game and the supplemental characters made me feel as though I actually determined the future of Kyrat. As much as I enjoyed this game, if the franchise is to succeed in the future, the role of the antagonist must be centralized. Who can argue that Vaas had you fearfully excited to continue on in the plot of Far Cry 3, and that you had trouble deciding what to do with Min in the final moments of Far Cry 4? This is the only thing that the sequel failed to improve upon; the presence of the antagonist. I enjoyed Min much more than Vaas, he just lacked the presence that Vaas had.

    In all, Far Cry 4 is a fantastic game that greatly improved upon its predecessor and had me eager to continue playing, though I wish Pagan Min had more airtime.
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  13. Aug 19, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game after playing a bunch of mediocre games for PS4 this one kept me hooked from the side missions to the main story. Graphically beautiful and having the choice whether to kill certain characters is a big plus too gives you a feeling of control. Really happy I got round to playing this amazing game so much to do and explore the world feels alive with all the animals acting howFantastic game after playing a bunch of mediocre games for PS4 this one kept me hooked from the side missions to the main story. Graphically beautiful and having the choice whether to kill certain characters is a big plus too gives you a feeling of control. Really happy I got round to playing this amazing game so much to do and explore the world feels alive with all the animals acting how they should. Loved this game can't wait to see what far cry 5 brings. Recommend it to anyone. Expand
  14. 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.
  15. Feb 16, 2015
    10
    AMAZING game. This is the first Far cry game I ever played and I loved it.

    So much to do, so many places to explore.

    The map was really easy to understand also. Some other games I've played, the map makes no sense at all.

    Fairly easy to plat if you're a trophy hunter. Still LOADS more to do even after you plat.

    Recommended to all if you are stuck on a game to buy!
  16. 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).
  17. Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Amazing Graphics, immersive world and atmosphere. Everything you could want from a sequel to Far Cry 3. This game is amazing! I would recommend this to anyone. Good value for your money.
  18. Mar 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2014 was an off year for gaming. Many high profile new IPs didn't live up to the hype with Watch Dogs and Titanfall disappointing with their lack of great innovation. Destiny fell short for many people as it wasn't the persistent, world building MMO imagined. Many games were dead on arrival due to their broken online components, as was the case with Driveclub and (for some people) Assassin's Creed: Unity. It's been hard to find a game of the year, with no true standout efforts like Grand Theft Auto V or The Last of Us. But Far Cry 4 is the one game of 2014 that has really stood out to me. The story is gripping, the gameplay almost perfect and the world massive and highly lifelike. It feels like a proper next gen effort and has somehow trumped the heights of the truly amazing third game.

    Far Cry has recently become famous for its twisted villains. Vaas was highly memorable and while the second foe of Far Cry 3 wasn't quite as captivating, Hoyt was still a nasty bad guy. This time we get Pagan Min- an extremely charismatic and actually kind of likeable antagonist. He was more interesting than Vaas for me and when you first meet him, he takes a selfie with your character after killing one of his guards viciously with a knife. The opening section is well designed and really sets up how truly crazy this guy can be, but he isn't insane like Vaas and is a generally better character, mostly due to the performance of Troy Baker. While Min vanishes for the few starting hours after his introduction (keeping in contact through radio), when he does show up again he hasn't lost any of his entertaining persona.

    The story is actually a little simple and removes the whole "White Savior" metaphor of FC3. You play as Ajay Ghale- a Kyrati man who returns to his fictional home country to spread the ashes of his recently deceased mother. He grew up in America, but he is still in touch with his religion and his interactions with the inhabitants of Kyrat feel realistic. After escaping Min, he meets two rebel leaders- Sabal and Amita. They have warring ideals and your path through the narrative depends on who you side with during various missions. They are always bickering and I almost wanted to jump ship and side with Pagan, but I understand that this is supposed to happen and the varying missions and different endings add a lot of replay value to the whole experience. I wish there was a New Game Plus option (or even just a New Game option that doesn't remove your old progress), but I felt like I received one of the best endings. It's a much stronger narrative than that of the previous game and this is not only due to the more intriguing characters and themes, but also due to the better mission design. I blew down a tower, used my wingsuit to fly through the Himalayas and jumped from a four wheeler to a plane in the 25 hour run time.

    While the story is great, everyone knows that you play Far Cry for the open ended exploration and the giant, beautiful worlds. Kyrat isn't much larger than the Rook Islands, but it is more detailed and the high mountains, red toned landscapes and areas of snow add a lot of variety and there are hundreds of locations that can be discovered, each holding new secrets and hidden treasures. Of course, the place is dotted with distractions, ranging from hunting and assassination side quests, to propaganda destruction missions and supply runs. The cool radio towers from FC3 also return and they're even more puzzling this time around. The outposts are still the best part of the game though and silently infiltrating a base and killing everyone without raising an alarm is tense and enjoyable for many reasons. New fortresses are also included and they're about four times the size of an easy post and are guarded by traps and snipers. There are four in total and the strategy required to bring them down is cool. If you don't want to progress through the campaign for the best odds, best pick a friend in co-op. This new feature only extends to the side activities and open world distractions, but it feels like a perfect fit for the game and can craft even more memorable moments. Best keep that Share button at the ready!

    Gameplay wise it is pretty similar to Far Cry 3 and the only real new features are a grappling hook, shooting while driving and new types of takedowns. You get the wingsuit almost at the start now as well and new driving controls take a while to get used to, but make moving combat smoother. Shooting is still the best in the business, with every gun feeling great and the levelling, crafting and money systems return but are now much easier to navigate. Grappling makes climbing mountains easier, but you can't use it everywhere. Still it looks very cool!

    Far Cry 4 also includes a big map editor, a competitive horde like arena mode and PVP that casts players across two different sides. All of this is welcome and doesn't feel crammed in, but the massive singleplayer is where it's all at. GOTY'14!
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  19. Nov 19, 2014
    10
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  20. Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Wow! This game is amazing, I can't stop playing. There's so much to do, the graphics and scenery are beautiful. Everything is just so delightful and I never use that word. Something is wrong really wrong with somebody who can't have fun playing this game. Just try it out, you won't regret it. There has already more memorable moments then I dare type, one for example is accidently drivingWow! This game is amazing, I can't stop playing. There's so much to do, the graphics and scenery are beautiful. Everything is just so delightful and I never use that word. Something is wrong really wrong with somebody who can't have fun playing this game. Just try it out, you won't regret it. There has already more memorable moments then I dare type, one for example is accidently driving off a small ledge with an ATV and accidentally landing on a small monkey of some sort, ha-ha! Expand
  21. Apr 30, 2015
    10
    Far Cry 4 is the best entry in the series to date. You will never run out of things to do. The story line lets you choose two paths which can change the story line. You will find yourself playing this game time and time again. Its an open-world game that you can't stop playing until you completed everything. The main attractions of Far Cry 4 is hunting. You hunt various animals and sellFar Cry 4 is the best entry in the series to date. You will never run out of things to do. The story line lets you choose two paths which can change the story line. You will find yourself playing this game time and time again. Its an open-world game that you can't stop playing until you completed everything. The main attractions of Far Cry 4 is hunting. You hunt various animals and sell their skin for cash to buy new weapons or use the skin to craft an upgrade. I never wanted to stop hunting, it was that fun. I recommend it hardcore. This is a must-play game for Xbox One or PS4 owners. This game is seriously addicting and is one of the best games I've ever played. Expand
  22. Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Well, the game is about the same as Far Cry 3 with some new stuff. And that is the good thing! Far Cry 3 is about the best FPS game ever and you don't want it to end. So... Take Far Cry 4 and play on! I think the good thing here is that the game is the same, at least they did not ruin it like Elderscrolls Online (which could have been an Elderscrolls 6)
  23. Jan 4, 2015
    10
    Far Cry 4 (and 3) stand to me as among the most remarkable achievements in the videogame medium. They are beautiful, have great gameplay dynamics and offer non-linearity with true sense of freedom and exploration. From the simple act of scaling the towers to reveal the map through the gunplay and onto the story, the games excel. Also, the world (Far Cry 4 especially) shows such attentionFar Cry 4 (and 3) stand to me as among the most remarkable achievements in the videogame medium. They are beautiful, have great gameplay dynamics and offer non-linearity with true sense of freedom and exploration. From the simple act of scaling the towers to reveal the map through the gunplay and onto the story, the games excel. Also, the world (Far Cry 4 especially) shows such attention to culture and a multitude of references to the real world locations. Very few games have made me read up on history and culture of real locations, except FC4 and Civilization. FC4 made me read up on the Himalayan cultures, and added Nepal to my list of places to see.

    I was also lucky enough to be able to play it on PC with ultra-settings as well, and it is just stunning to look at. I once posted a screenshot on Facebook – something I never do – and received a ton of likes. It was just a landscape shot, but the sharpness of the art was appreciated by gamers and non-gamers alike. Many had to think twice to see it was a game at all.

    This game is a blast from end to finish, and I cannot recommend it strongly enough. The entertainment value here is incredible, and reminds me why I play video games even as an adult in my 30s: at their best, they off a richness that no other media even comes close to.
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  24. Nov 26, 2014
    10
    Can't drive my self out of the game!!! so nice!! So much to do....good story...fun upgrades...the hunting the AI of the animals are very good (seeing 2 bears fighting over a meal is so cool to watch)...very immersing.
  25. Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Absolutely great! Story gives you change to change everything. Graphics are awesome. The map is awesome. The feeling... I cant say words to it. Story is LONG(20H was the main story and there is more sides), not as some crap game like nowadays. This is what a game should be. Best games for PS4: GTA5 and after that Far Cry 4. I really recommend it. THIS IS A GREAT GAME!
  26. Nov 28, 2014
    10
    This game makes destiny, watchdogs and most other next-gen games look bad. In my opinion it is a 10 without question. Seeing how people only give 10s 6s and 0s on this site this is most definitely a 10. For a single or co-op exploration shooter you cant ask for more. If you play it on hard its super fun.
  27. Nov 18, 2014
    10
    um grande jogo, fazendo bonito como fez seu antecessor far cry 3. far cry 4 traz tudo o que vimos em far cry 3 melhorado e se ja era bom imagina tudo o que você viu melhor ainda , mapa maior e mais coisas a se fazer e a historia apesar de alguns não ter gostado eu simplesmente amei como a do 3 e pagan mim é tão louco e psicopata com vass e isso é um ponto ótimo no jogo e o multyplayerum grande jogo, fazendo bonito como fez seu antecessor far cry 3. far cry 4 traz tudo o que vimos em far cry 3 melhorado e se ja era bom imagina tudo o que você viu melhor ainda , mapa maior e mais coisas a se fazer e a historia apesar de alguns não ter gostado eu simplesmente amei como a do 3 e pagan mim é tão louco e psicopata com vass e isso é um ponto ótimo no jogo e o multyplayer está melhorado eu gostei do multy achei bem interessante a ideia e completa um grande jogo com um multyplayer assim Expand
  28. Dec 18, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. with my time on this game was truly amazing. Definitely worth your money if you were going spend money on a new game. There's a lot to do in this game, lots of side missions to keep you busy also just little areas such as caves abandoned houses etc. Now when it comes to graphics i was really impressed with them. Expand
  29. Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I think far cry 4 is a nice looking game, it does not have such effects like crysis 3 or shadow fall, but this game has a nice story with impressive and huge map. so many opportunities. this is a typical far cry game. i think a bit that far cry 3 was a little batter than this.
  30. 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!
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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]