Far Cry 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Pvp is absolutely garbage !

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

    Amazing setting, fun sandbox feel to it.
    It's really good but to be honest , feels like FC3 Dlc.
  30. Knoblord
    Nov 21, 2014
    8
    Yes, it is a bit the same as Far Cry 3 but the GTA delivers also every single time the same formula and the GTA stories are really lame. One has to rate the game for its content and how much it is to play rather than to compare it versus previous versions. For example if someone hasn't played Far Cry3 would that person rate Far Cry 4 good or bad...? In my opinion credit where credit due -Yes, it is a bit the same as Far Cry 3 but the GTA delivers also every single time the same formula and the GTA stories are really lame. One has to rate the game for its content and how much it is to play rather than to compare it versus previous versions. For example if someone hasn't played Far Cry3 would that person rate Far Cry 4 good or bad...? In my opinion credit where credit due - this is an excellent open-world/sand box game.… Expand
  31. RoachGnome
    Feb 13, 2015
    7
    The same game as part 3. That's not a bad thing but it's also not a good thing. I say wait till the game of the year edition comes out to buy or go buy 3 and save some money.
  32. 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
  33. Dlindenberg
    Nov 27, 2014
    6
    Yeah i could go on about the bugs but no i just see the game that i'm playing and it's awesome. So much to do you can't get bored. Tobad so much good games come at the same time makes life way to hard XD
  34. megaman437
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Has one of the best game play just like far cry 3 but better it also has beautiful graphics absolute amazing i would recommend this game to anyone who likes fps and elephants
  35. Liliana
    May 17, 2016
    10
    Just too good. I am in love with this game more than women.

    Movies can never be good as video games. Specially first person shooter games.

    I love Far Cry 4, Doom, BioShock, Duke Nukem, Metro 2033, Left 4 Dead, Alien: Isolation.
  36. VagifRzayevJr
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
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  37. Phil_Panteleit
    Nov 19, 2014
    7
    Although graphically amazing, Far Cry 4 is a Far Cry from part 3. The campaign feels extremely confusing and they don't make use of the main Villain like they should have. The Multiplayer is so painful. It's a trainwreck! Bows and Arrows vs AK47's. Ubisoft needs to stick to what they are good at. Trust me, Multiplayer they are NOT!

    The over all story is that you will enjoy this title    Although graphically amazing, Far Cry 4 is a Far Cry from part 3. The campaign feels extremely confusing and they don't make use of the main Villain like they should have. The Multiplayer is so painful. It's a trainwreck! Bows and Arrows vs AK47's. Ubisoft needs to stick to what they are good at. Trust me, Multiplayer they are NOT!

    The over all story is that you will enjoy this title but you will not be as impressed as you were with part 3. Play Multiplayer long enough to get the trophies/achievements you need and you will never go back. Take you for matches, about an hour.    … Expand
  38. Tamerlanz
    Dec 29, 2014
    1
    With new patch 1.6 game started to crash after 10-15 minutes of playing. I almost finished this game, I really liked it, but now I can't finish it!! Ubi, you are worst gaming company.
  39. heime2003
    Nov 19, 2014
    8
    after a big disappointment of AS:unity, i thought this would end up with same disappointment
    the game stays interesting with a new villain and a little improvement of gameplay
    graphic ofc is good as last title and mechanic is solid as well
    while i would enjoy the game for a moment now, i think next far cry needs one more big change to get the series going
  40. Enforcer122
    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.    … Expand
  41. Bricktop911
    Nov 23, 2014
    10
    Far Cry 4 is a masterpiece. The first real GOTY for the next gen.
    When you begin the game and finish the first act you may think, oh, this is just Far Cry 3.5. But as the game progresses you will see how amazing this game is. They improved on everything from FC 3, the story is good, and there is always something to do in the open world. After I finished the first act, I just couldn't stop    Far Cry 4 is a masterpiece. The first real GOTY for the next gen.
    When you begin the game and finish the first act you may think, oh, this is just Far Cry 3.5. But as the game progresses you will see how amazing this game is. They improved on everything from FC 3, the story is good, and there is always something to do in the open world. After I finished the first act, I just couldn't stop playing.
    After a couple of recent blunders Ubisoft finally got it right    … Expand
  42. rodericrinehart
    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.
  43. Xman490
    Aug 29, 2015
    2
    This game is brutal in every sense of the word. Shooting enemies is "realistic" (i.e. hard to tell whether you're hitting them), and them shooting your character is too (i.e. easy to see that they will wipe your health away in just a few seconds). This game is obnoxiously hard with deadly animals and soldiers everywhere trying to kill you, and the missions are nigh-impossible beyond EasyThis game is brutal in every sense of the word. Shooting enemies is "realistic" (i.e. hard to tell whether you're hitting them), and them shooting your character is too (i.e. easy to see that they will wipe your health away in just a few seconds). This game is obnoxiously hard with deadly animals and soldiers everywhere trying to kill you, and the missions are nigh-impossible beyond Easy difficulty.… Expand
  44. Terrys
    Nov 18, 2014
    6
    Can you please bring us something new? I feel like even playing the downgrade version of Farcry 3. Why should we spend extra money to try something old and already had enough...... Besides, the color setting is so disguising, totally a mess.
  45. johnw100
    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
  46. chubacu
    Dec 17, 2014
    4
    No, it couldn't be any higher that 4.

    4 for FC3.1 ... It' same old FC3 but in new location. Absolutely nothing new. I can't say that the game's bad but it doesn't deserve high score because it's another commercial lie from ubisott. IDK, how could all those big critics accept that it's same old FC3 and set high scores? I hate industry. **** like CoD, FC, AC etc, which has no progress    No, it couldn't be any higher that 4.

    4 for FC3.1 ... It' same old FC3 but in new location. Absolutely nothing new. I can't say that the game's bad but it doesn't deserve high score because it's another commercial lie from ubisott.

    IDK, how could all those big critics accept that it's same old FC3 and set high scores? I hate industry. **** like CoD, FC, AC etc, which has no progress from game to game - is good. Something really innovative- sometimes can't even achieve 70/100 ...

    A question then : who the hell are those "critics" whose are MEANT to have an objective opinion, if they give higher scores to addons meanwhile something new and innovative isually being criticised.

    Game's damn good, but it can't get higher that 4. And of course Ubi has no motivation to develop something new. WHY? Cuz those "critics" are fanboys. They're ready to eat one and the same thing from year to year.    … Expand
  47. Andynokills
    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.
  48. esadie
    Feb 18, 2015
    1
    Decent shooting and combat...But the characters and the story are dreadful. There is no motivation for any of the things you, as the main character, do.
  49. XspidervenimX
    Nov 20, 2014
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very pretty wack-a-mole.

    To be clear this is Farcry 3 with a shiny skin. The reason I cant go any higher is due to cheap element used in programming this game. You take over a base no Army travels to come take it back ,,no, they pop up out of the dirt next to the camp and you go again, the bird just spawns out of the sky and attacks you, tiger just keeps spawning same spot over and over, IN FACT, everything that attack you just keeps popping out of the ground nearby and it obvious... Like a tower defense that wears you down.

    This make killing something seem useless since they just regenerate instantly. This is easy programming, make the game longer, but it makes the game suck, frustrating and cheap feeling.

    No new AI or animations, FARCRY 3 engine used here. Cheap gimmicks are what UBISOFT is now.    … Expand
  50. BoltarCavanaugh
    Feb 24, 2016
    0
    This is the fourth time the same game is being released with different skins and textures. Every year theres another Far Cry, which is the same story, the same characters, the same engine, the same same.
  51. SpaceCocaine
    Nov 19, 2014
    3
    It's a very pretty game, with some very nice and well thought out environments. However the I found the gameplay to be pretty lacking overall and the story, characters and overall message of the game was downright embarrassing. I'd rather play the Far Cry 3 DLC Blood Dragon.
  52. SRKNZ
    Dec 2, 2014
    3
    THE DUMB BLONDE OF COMPUTER GAMES. I remember playing Far Cry 1 & 2 and being happily surprised at the imaginative storytelling and the quality of game play. It is therefore, pardon the pun a "crying shame" that Far Cry 3 and now 4 have failed to continue this tradition.

    Game play in Far Cry 4 like its immediate predecessor is incredibly linear and driven by slavish processes you have    THE DUMB BLONDE OF COMPUTER GAMES. I remember playing Far Cry 1 & 2 and being happily surprised at the imaginative storytelling and the quality of game play. It is therefore, pardon the pun a "crying shame" that Far Cry 3 and now 4 have failed to continue this tradition.

    Game play in Far Cry 4 like its immediate predecessor is incredibly linear and driven by slavish processes you have no choice but to follow. Straitjacketing the game player in this manner constantly reminds the gamer that they are, in fact, playing a game, removing any sense of suspension of disbelief and in so doing making it difficult to really to immerse yourself in the vast world the game offers.

    This is a real shame and I feel demonstrates a rather patronizing attitude towards to gaming community in general. Its as if we are all too stupid to make our own decisions and make our way through the game using our wits needing instead to be led by the nose from beginning to end.

    For myself I'll be saying goodbye to the Far Cry series. I have loyally endured to date but prefer games that let me use my wits and imagination to solve the challenges presented which is what good gaming is really all about.    … Expand
  53. NoCrapReview
    Nov 29, 2014
    4
    Should have been a Far Cry 3 expansion. This just proves the franchise is done. Engine is weak (not like FC2 - FC3), story line is not entertaining and can't be skipped (that's right, force me to watch those 20 minute cutscenes - I'll just watch the latest Simpsons episodes during that time), and being accused of pirating because Ubisoft can't tell their head from their butts and can'tShould have been a Far Cry 3 expansion. This just proves the franchise is done. Engine is weak (not like FC2 - FC3), story line is not entertaining and can't be skipped (that's right, force me to watch those 20 minute cutscenes - I'll just watch the latest Simpsons episodes during that time), and being accused of pirating because Ubisoft can't tell their head from their butts and can't properly release a game and proved they have no understanding of basic computing (Windows firewall blocks outgoing connections by detault and FC4 doesn't allow you to alt-tab out to click the allow button) ... this is it for me. Thanks Ubisoft for killing the franchise and showing the world you have no idea how to release a game ( * cough* assassin's creed unity *cough*) and how computers work.… Expand
  54. Krotos
    Dec 6, 2014
    4
    If you enjoy first-person shooters with vague plots and flat characters in which you get attacked every ten seconds by enemies that spawn out of nowhere, even in totally implausible situations, and absolutely hate it when a game gives you time to think about strategy, immerse yourself in a story, or even just stand still and admire the scenery, then Far Cry 4 is for you. If, on the otherIf you enjoy first-person shooters with vague plots and flat characters in which you get attacked every ten seconds by enemies that spawn out of nowhere, even in totally implausible situations, and absolutely hate it when a game gives you time to think about strategy, immerse yourself in a story, or even just stand still and admire the scenery, then Far Cry 4 is for you. If, on the other hand, you enjoyed Far Cry 3 precisely because it wasn't that way, then you may wish to avoid this brainless, noisy, lazily-designed sequel, or at least wait until you can buy it for under ten dollars. FC4 is basically a Himalayan-themed retread of FC3 with the game mechanics modified to appeal to people with severe attention deficit disorder.… Expand
  55. alsalmi
    Feb 8, 2015
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I LOVED FAR CRY 3 AND GOT ADDICTED TO IT IT WAS SO FUN AND I PLAYES FOR HOURS PER DAY THAT I CANT COUNT . THE LAGS LISTED BELOW IS MY PERSONAL OPENION ON FC4 .

    FC4 ==> SORRY UBISOFT I DIDNT LIKE IT :(

    . IN FC3 I WAS ADDICTED TO IT THAT I PLAYED THE GAME FOR ALMOST 7 TIMES IN A ROW .

    1- STORY : IN FC3 IT WAS A NICE STORY THAT I COULD UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW LIKE A MOVIE BUT IN FC4 THERE ARE ALOT OF BRANCHES IN THE STORY THAT I WONT UNDERSTAND OR EVEN PAY ATTENTION TO .

    2-ENEMIES : IN FC3 I WAS ENJOYING THE LANGUAGE , ACCENT , WORDS OF THE ENEMIES AND I WAS SO HAPPY WITH THE REACTIONS OF THEM WHILE MOVING .. IN FC4 YOU GET DETECTED EASILY EVEN IF YOU WERE HIDING ALSO ENEMIES ALWAYS MOVE TOWARDS YOU EVEN IF YOU WERENT DETECTED SO IT WAS ANNOYING AND I DIDNT ENJOY IT AT ALL .

    3-WORLD : IN FC3 WHILE RUNING ON FOOT YOU CAN SEE WIDE ANGLE THAN IN FC4 . ALSO WHEN AN ENEMY APPROACHES YOU FROM A DISTANCE YOU CAN SEE THEM POPPING INFRONT OF YOU AND START MOVING TOWARDS YOU . AND ACTUALLY YOU CAN HEAR THE SOUND OF THE CAR STARTING FROM FIRST GEAR ..

    4-AIMING& SHOOTING : SHOOTING NEXT TO A TREE OR A ROCK IS SOO FRUSTRATING ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU AIM REALLY NEAR THE TREE YOU HIT THE TREE INSTEAD :(

    5- SPLIT SCREEN NOT AVAILABLE ... IM GOING TO DIE !!!!!!!

    6-THE RADIO MAN IS BOOOOORING .. I MEAN .. WHO LISTENS TO THIS GUY ANYWAY ??

    7-CONTROLLING THE CAR IN CONSOLES IS SOOOO DIFICULT .

    8-THE ONLY THING THAT KEEPS ME PLAYING THE GAME IS THAT YOU CAN USE A BOW >>> BOW IS A GOOD IDEA OR ILL BE BACK PLAYING FC3

    HOPE TO SEE IMPROVEMENTS ON FC5 .. ALL THE BEST    … Expand
  56. Screwdrivervasy
    Nov 19, 2014
    2
    On the console do not splitscreen? Oh and what for it is necessary? Console, Convivial platform game sharpened by a cooperative mode, and no splitscreen. The main distinguishing feature of the console. I can not play with friends for a case of beer, right? **** you.
  57. Deitus
    Nov 18, 2014
    5
    This has the promise of being a great game if it wasn't for some annoying glitches that should have been solved out of the box. For one, key mapping is ludicrous especially if you are like me, left handed. Something that has been done for years which is to assign keys wherever you feel comfortable has seems to have stumped Ubisoft. If you map forward and fire to the mouse, the key you mapThis has the promise of being a great game if it wasn't for some annoying glitches that should have been solved out of the box. For one, key mapping is ludicrous especially if you are like me, left handed. Something that has been done for years which is to assign keys wherever you feel comfortable has seems to have stumped Ubisoft. If you map forward and fire to the mouse, the key you map to go backwards decides to quit. Then it assigns itself to the LMB with the Fire function, great I guess if you like to shoot and retreat in one go but useless any other time. Grappling and rope climbing is impossible unless you assign forward to the keyboard instead of the mouse...I mean c'mon...seriously? All this time, money and testing and you can't climb a rope...someone in QA should be shown the door. And on a hardware note, if you're lucky enough to be an AMD fanboy with a Crossfire setup you are SOL. As of writing this, CF is not supported and if you try to force CF into the game you're greeted with flicker hell...honestly I would have happily waited for another month or two for Ubisoft to get it 100% right because as of right now, my left hand oriented, Crossfire equipped gaming rig will not be enjoying FC4 until someone fixes the issues.… Expand
  58. Gamex
    Nov 22, 2014
    3
    My credentials are over ten years as a hardcore gamer of mostly 1st person shooters along side RTS. And what I have to say about this game is that it's a lousy creation. First they copy pasted every formula from Far Cry 3, then they said "But we have to introduce somthing new in this game to justify calling it Far Cry 4" and put in a lot of **** To start from the beginning of the **** theyMy credentials are over ten years as a hardcore gamer of mostly 1st person shooters along side RTS. And what I have to say about this game is that it's a lousy creation. First they copy pasted every formula from Far Cry 3, then they said "But we have to introduce somthing new in this game to justify calling it Far Cry 4" and put in a lot of **** To start from the beginning of the **** they put in: Eagles attack you on a regular basis; rediculous. Predators can be spawned at will by throwing a piece of meat wherever; rediculous. Rare animals like Rhinos and Blackbears are everywhere to be found.
    The great potential of a game like this lies in the action which sadly is too easy. All outposts can be conquered in less than half a minute easily. And the "Great" fortresses are just a little bit more difficult. The game reinforces sexism, if that sound interesting to anyone, by putting all morally wrong optional choises with the female antagonist and the emotionally correct choices with the male one. Personally I'm not sure if I care but I do not like feeling manipulated.
    Now it's not all bad. The action can be fun from time to time. But having experienced Far Cry 3 this feels like a bad ripoff where the creators have just cramed in as much stuff as they could to make it seem cool. And it probably does to 15 year olds. Maybe this game isn't made for me? In which case I say fine. I didn't pay anything for it anyway, thank god. Honestly, it's a piece of crap. Because of all the lost potential. Read a book instead.    … Expand
  59. mildewman
    Aug 25, 2016
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So after 50 hours of game time im denied a proper game ending because i shot Min too early. If the intention was to piss me off and loose any chance of me buying another Farcry game again then well done, total success.… Expand
  60. djrussell
    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
  61. Razv
    Dec 27, 2014
    7
    After playing it, I consider Far Cry 4 to be an upgrade attempt at Far Cry 3. The graphics are better, but just a little better. The gameplay is more varied, but again, just a little. And the story tries to match the intensity and originality of the other, but in my opinion, fails to do so.
    The game is pretty good, but doesn't exceed the expectations I've set (due to the previous game,    After playing it, I consider Far Cry 4 to be an upgrade attempt at Far Cry 3. The graphics are better, but just a little better. The gameplay is more varied, but again, just a little. And the story tries to match the intensity and originality of the other, but in my opinion, fails to do so.
    The game is pretty good, but doesn't exceed the expectations I've set (due to the previous game, which was a masterpiece) in any category.    … Expand
  62. robinzvak
    Feb 28, 2015
    7
    Bad story telling in graphic good look world but locked on 30 FPS (I prefer in 1st person shooter 60 fps). For me bored game with lights moments (for example ride on elephant) and lot of side missions.
  63. jeanphilt
    Mar 1, 2015
    8
    At first, it felt really similar to Red Dead Redemption with a mix of Assassin's Creed. The game is great but I will focus on the negatives to keep it short. On PS4, the graphics are quite good but I guess it's the kind of game I should have played on PC (because it's a shooter with some online multiplayer (aim-assist does not feel competitive) and it's the kind of graphics shining on PC).At first, it felt really similar to Red Dead Redemption with a mix of Assassin's Creed. The game is great but I will focus on the negatives to keep it short. On PS4, the graphics are quite good but I guess it's the kind of game I should have played on PC (because it's a shooter with some online multiplayer (aim-assist does not feel competitive) and it's the kind of graphics shining on PC). The stealth sections annoyed me a little because the AI was a little too smart (or me too bad). The story could have been better/longer, I would have enjoyed more cut-scenes. I'm not a fan of side-quests (I prefer when these quests are mandatory and linked to the main story or at least when you have more incentives to do them). Finally, chasing animals was fun but I would have skipped the skinning animation.… Expand
  64. trav1sr
    Jan 3, 2015
    3
    I can not in good faith, give Far Cry 4 a good score. Is this really even Far Cry anymore? I'm playing a mission right now, on top of a cliff, needing to get down to do whatever I need to do. I attempt to backtrack to run along a ridge behind me - out of bounds, mission fails. I retry, I see a grapple spot about 20m to my left. I proceed to latch on, it says Out of bounds again. I keepI can not in good faith, give Far Cry 4 a good score. Is this really even Far Cry anymore? I'm playing a mission right now, on top of a cliff, needing to get down to do whatever I need to do. I attempt to backtrack to run along a ridge behind me - out of bounds, mission fails. I retry, I see a grapple spot about 20m to my left. I proceed to latch on, it says Out of bounds again. I keep heading down, towards the marker. About half way down, mission fails.

    I finally just ski down the the extremely steep slope like I'm on a snowboard, about 150m or so, straight down, not stopping the entire way. No health lost, nothing. No big deal. I get down, immediately get attacked by: a) An eagle, b) Pit viper, c) "Hunters" (really?) and apparently, d) His pet wolf. Oh, the hunters have flame arrows to make it super irritating.

    I've played this game for roughly 4 hours so far, and can not begin to comprehend how it has a 8+. It's literally Far Cry 3.1: Himalayan Edition. Same weapons, same controls, same map design, same collectibles, same skills, same generic bad guys, same retarded AI, same outpost design, same scripted events, same perfectly set up animal-gets-loose-and-kills-everyone-for-you scenarios, same radio tower mission structure, etc, etc.

    It's boring, uninteresting, uninspired, hackneyed, contrived, repetitive, stagnant crap. It was OK with Far Cry 3 (at least the flowers don't glow and dubstep doesn't play all the time), but again? The same exact game, again? Please...I've had enough, this game is going right on ebay.

    I was a huge fan of Far Cry 2, I put a shameful amount of time into that game (story and MP). This game...this game is an abomination. It did well, so I know Far Cry 5 will come out next year - season pass and zero innovation in hand. Only this time, I won't waste any time on it.

    Pathetic, Ubisoft.    … Expand
  65. Edgerunner
    Mar 4, 2015
    4
    Would have given this game a much higher score if not for all the following problems first and most damaging is the problem with game saving that so far has not been corrected by ubisoft. this glitch has almost completely ruined my gaming experience. for the first few hours of game play you have the ability to save at any point but that option soon disappears because of a game glitch. (NoWould have given this game a much higher score if not for all the following problems first and most damaging is the problem with game saving that so far has not been corrected by ubisoft. this glitch has almost completely ruined my gaming experience. for the first few hours of game play you have the ability to save at any point but that option soon disappears because of a game glitch. (No upgrade for this as of 3/4/15) the less annoying problems consist of poor camera severe draw in (at times) and load screens that take you out of the game because of their length.… Expand
  66. thefinn
    Nov 29, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Weak story compared to FC3... This average American kid comes into country to spread his mothers' ashes then just starts shooting people because - they are bad. Exact same gameplay as FC3 other than that, a lot less cut scenes - not sure why, as they have always been the main reason to play.

    Opening scene is good as usual.

    That's about it.    … Expand
  67. draclif
    Dec 28, 2014
    5
    Good solo player game with good voice acting. The use of animals and the helicopter are creative twists that I enjoy. The multiplayer function doesn't function...random invites to others' games always fail as does invites to friends list people. For that reason, the game that could have been a ten can only be a max of five. Will take this down as I play the solo player if needed. RecommendGood solo player game with good voice acting. The use of animals and the helicopter are creative twists that I enjoy. The multiplayer function doesn't function...random invites to others' games always fail as does invites to friends list people. For that reason, the game that could have been a ten can only be a max of five. Will take this down as I play the solo player if needed. Recommend buy if you play solo only and wait until it's discounted if you intend to play with a friend.… Expand
  68. dannygards
    Jan 29, 2016
    4
    Great marketing campaign by Ubisoft on this one. They certainly had the majority of critics fooled/paid. Apparently the ability to ride an elephant (which gets old after 2 minutes) was enough to see this scoring 8's and 9's with most publications.

    Unfortunately when your not being 'super cool' riding your elephant the pro critics failed to mention that everything else amounted to a    Great marketing campaign by Ubisoft on this one. They certainly had the majority of critics fooled/paid. Apparently the ability to ride an elephant (which gets old after 2 minutes) was enough to see this scoring 8's and 9's with most publications.

    Unfortunately when your not being 'super cool' riding your elephant the pro critics failed to mention that everything else amounted to a re-skinned, inferior Far Cry 3. Inferior story, setting and characters. I dare say Primal will be yet another skin job cash in, but they won't be getting my ££ anymore.    … Expand
  69. Thegodfatherson
    Dec 30, 2014
    6
    Farcry 4 is visually arresting and a bombardment of suprising action throughout the campaign. But that is where the game fails too, the campaign. Pagan Min is an okay villain but far fetched from Vaas in FarCry 3. The graphics are brilliant, but what is so annoying is the side missions! What were going to be extra minutes of the game- the side missions are so annoying that they interfereFarcry 4 is visually arresting and a bombardment of suprising action throughout the campaign. But that is where the game fails too, the campaign. Pagan Min is an okay villain but far fetched from Vaas in FarCry 3. The graphics are brilliant, but what is so annoying is the side missions! What were going to be extra minutes of the game- the side missions are so annoying that they interfere with the main game itself. When you complete a takeover or save villagers, the game repeatedly tells you to go back EACH time another attack happens on the place you just visited! And it's not like you can ignore these annoyances, you CANT ignore them, and you CANT RESUME YOUR CAMAPAIGN UNTIL YOU FINISH WHAT YOU ARE TOLD! I was not expecting this from a triple-A title, and especially from all the hype about this. This game is what happend to Destiny and Bungie because it was rushed, it just splashes all over the place. But it's not all that bad, as you can invite friends who don't have the game to play with you, but only on Playstation! This game is fun, actually but the Multiplayer mode that they added is unesscary! Because no one plays it! People can create maps for other players to visit but it's a total stupid idea because what we want is exploration! Not some map with a few guns, I thought we had CoD for that! And that's scary because a game that's made on the open world itself, it attracts players because of that too! But Ubisoft wants you to not explore which was super frustrating! That aside, the game is fun because the open world is large and there is plenty to do if the game gives you something good to do aside from the horrible side missions. But this is a pricy one because, it's just a game that's good because of the open world, everything else including Ajay and Pagan- nobody cares it's not even a good story either. FarCry 4 is a highly ambitious game that was so high on the hype level that everything was about to explode but it fails hard. If you can get past that it's a game worth experiencing with your FRIENDS! If not, it's better left off of your play list.… Expand
  70. hemmo1986
    Dec 1, 2014
    8
    Far cry 4 manages to be a beautiful, entertaining and exciting game with loads to do and outstanding gameplay. Although this is a great game there are two major flaws one being the flawed and sometimes unbearable characters throughout the game and two being the deja vu feeling I get when playing.

    This game feels like Far Cry 3.5 rather than a true sequel; although this is not such a bad    Far cry 4 manages to be a beautiful, entertaining and exciting game with loads to do and outstanding gameplay. Although this is a great game there are two major flaws one being the flawed and sometimes unbearable characters throughout the game and two being the deja vu feeling I get when playing.

    This game feels like Far Cry 3.5 rather than a true sequel; although this is not such a bad thing considering the previous entry was a solid game.    … Expand
  71. GlobalNightmare
    Apr 30, 2015
    4
    This game is just like Farcry 3. Just not as good, and with less interesting characters, and story, and lacks a decent multiplayer mode.

    Just get Farcry 3 instead.

    This release should of been; Farcry 4: Blood dragon 2 - Vietnam 3.
  72. synced
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    Far cry 4 is the best fps on this year the graphics are beautiful, game play is very fun,
    the online is ok

    but like other game show on PS4 the game runs only on 30 fps

    fps need to target 60 frames

    is an indispensable purchase for the PS4 users
  73. ATTin
    Jun 1, 2019
    8
    Story: 7, Gameplay: 9, Graphics: 8. This is a great game, i enjoy it very much
  74. Slevin310
    Nov 27, 2014
    6
    Ugh... I know a 6 seems kind of low but I'm not saying it's a bad game. I'm saying I'm disappointed. Not because of the graphics though. And to the people complaining about the similar graphics, so what? It uses a lot from Far Cry 3 which came out only 2 years ago, and when it did come out it was one of the best looking open world games at the time. I'd like to see you create an entirelyUgh... I know a 6 seems kind of low but I'm not saying it's a bad game. I'm saying I'm disappointed. Not because of the graphics though. And to the people complaining about the similar graphics, so what? It uses a lot from Far Cry 3 which came out only 2 years ago, and when it did come out it was one of the best looking open world games at the time. I'd like to see you create an entirely new engine with brand new textures that can top Far Cry 3 in only 2 years... oh what's that? You can't? Ohhhh no way.... neither can they. Anyways I'm not happy with the quick time events. Or button prompts whatever they're called.

    In Far Cry 3 when you were on fire you'd take serious damage, you needed to hold triangle (or Y) to put it out. However you couldn't put it out unless the game allowed you to. You would have to wait for the prompt to come up, so you'd sit there taking damage or maybe you freak out and hold the button which causes you to heal yourself but it stops when finally the prompt shows up. That problem is 2 years old and it's still here.... why? Why do I NEED that prompt? Why do I need a prompt just to use my wingsuit? Oh yeah, you know what I'm talking about. How many times have you jumped off a cliff and died despite the fact that you vigorously hammered the wingsuit button? This happens with Takedowns as well, those prompts aren't reliable.

    Imagine if Fallout 3 or NV made it so you could only bring up V.A.T.S. when the game prompts you to. Or a Sonic game that only allows you to curl up and spin when the game tells you to. Or how about Starfox 64 made the BARREL ROLL only possible when Peppy says to? It would be horrible. Why can't I have complete control of my character? During the Shangri La missions you'll come across the invincible enemies that can only be killed via backstab takedown but there's a 50.50 chance you'll get the bad animation. Where you stab him in the neck and he shrugs you off, knocking you down and you have to sit there and wait for the animation to finish with the Tiger tackling him down and biting his neck off. This animation takes so long, if there's any enemies near by they'll demolish you while you're completely stuck in this animation. You can't do anything until it's over but enemies can still kill you. This goes with normal takedowns too. I'm not saying to make us invincible during the animation but at least reduce the damage or something because there's no point in doing chain takedowns when the enemy can just constantly beat you or shoot you to death.

    Finally, don't change anything if you aren't going to... change anything. The game adds quite a decisions for the story, which seems awesome but they do NOTHING. Spoilers people! Your choices don't change anything! Only thing it changes is who gives you missions. How about when you... I'll try to do this without spoilers... when you choose between earning money or the Golden Path or getting rid of bad things, if you choose to earn the money your Golden Path rebels will have better weapons and really strong vehicles with mounted machine guns on them. You would see a change, it would change something and give your choices weight. But if you chose that, even though your crew is decked out with awesome gear now, crime rate in Kyrat goes up and the people aren't happy. Or maybe if you make wrong choices the people grow angry with the Golden Path and many sign up to be Royal Army soldiers. So there would be more enemies... something that actually changes your game.

    Aside from all that, this game is fun. It has a lot of the same issues Far Cry 3 had but there are improvements over the previous game. I love Min, the character is awesome. He feels so welcoming and nice but you know deep down he's a god awful person. Vas was cool and all but he was just a classic bad guy "I'm bad because I'm just... bad" with Min you see why he's doing certain things. Drugs provide a lot of money, and the Mines are all dry of resources. Religion seems pretty bad there because they treat women horribly and slaughter innocent goats for the gods which... I do not support. I actually see a character rather than just a villain. Also! Oh god I hated Jason. I hated playing as that stupid dude-bro who we all know would never last in the wild for 5 minutes. You know dude-bros right? They need their hair gel, Axe body spray, protein drinks, dubstep and Lil Wayne music. There's no way they could survive in the wild. Ajay is a much better character. And I like how Ubisoft didn't go overboard with the middle eastern stuff, they kept it respectable instead of making them look like savage evil people... you know... like Fox News does OH sick burn.

    Alright well that about sums it up. I still say this game is fun and it's awesome but... in the future try and improve more on aspects of open world RPG.

    P.S. Grappling-hook is awesome! Keep it in future titles please :)    … Expand
  75. ADHGO
    Apr 22, 2015
    8
    Awesome Game with wonderful graphics, the physics and animation is great too, it is far cry game no doubt to like it with great open world system, but i always return back in my mind to remember the first release of far cry with that horrible beasts
  76. SportsareCrap
    Feb 16, 2015
    7
    Far Cry 4 is outdated Compare to Dying Light both are Open World Games

    Far Cry 4
    Cons: No Co Op until Beaten 3/4 Game.
    Cons: No Co Op for both Side Mission and Story Mission.
    Cons: Co Op only for Side Mission.
    Cons: Only 2 Player Co Op.
  77. nbt98001
    Feb 27, 2015
    9
    Looks great, great controls. Huge game, pretty cool story. Very much same, same but a little bit better than far cry 3. Buy it if your a fan of FPS with a story.
  78. NkayD
    Feb 19, 2015
    7
    This is a good game, but i wouldn't call it great. FarCry 4 is a beautiful, massive, open world to explore, and occasionally, the game lets the character explore in the mysterious, but more limited, mountains. The gameplay is fun, from just a couple hours in, the player is given almost absolute freedom and has most essential tools unlocked. This is how the game gives absolute freedom toThis is a good game, but i wouldn't call it great. FarCry 4 is a beautiful, massive, open world to explore, and occasionally, the game lets the character explore in the mysterious, but more limited, mountains. The gameplay is fun, from just a couple hours in, the player is given almost absolute freedom and has most essential tools unlocked. This is how the game gives absolute freedom to the player. However, the shooting mechanics are the same as in Far Cry 3 (this could be a good or bad thing). The shooting and aiming down the sights feel more arcady than simulation and don't feel as fine tuned as other shooters. Still, the game holds up well, but sometimes it feels like there is too much to do in the massive country of Kyrat. The country itself feels alive, animals everywhere, people driving by, different towns, but some parts of the map get dull because most of the world looks the same. But the game is gorgeous. Whether you plan on dying by getting ripped up by a tiger, or murdered by a pack of wolves, Kyrat is waiting for you.… Expand
  79. diggityd2713
    Feb 14, 2015
    2
    The game is gorgeous, but just like the animals in this game, its just a lot of beautiful fluff covering a lot of the same garbage. The terrain is even more frustrating to explore with the huge rock faces making a 200ft distance closer to 1km to reach on the windy roads. The auto drive system (designed to drive for you so you can shoot) is about on par to the GTA 4 taxi driver (hope youThe game is gorgeous, but just like the animals in this game, its just a lot of beautiful fluff covering a lot of the same garbage. The terrain is even more frustrating to explore with the huge rock faces making a 200ft distance closer to 1km to reach on the windy roads. The auto drive system (designed to drive for you so you can shoot) is about on par to the GTA 4 taxi driver (hope you like crashing into trees while shooting behind you). The actual content, characters, missions, and general feel of the game is carbon copied from Far Cry 3, and is just re-textured. I feel like I was ripped off, I think this killed the franchise for me. Oh by the way, if you liked those irritating tigers and leopards that would jump you without warning and kill you instantly? Well just wait, because the eagles with add a whole new level to cheap instant deaths.… Expand
  80. ason313
    Jan 26, 2016
    6
    Game has its chaotic moments, but is ultimately a shallow game compared to what else is out there. Follows the same overall mechanics as assassins creed/batman/shadows of mordor... find a new area, climb up high, see one of the 3 types of jobs there are for the area, rinse repeat.
  81. Hi_Im_Game
    Mar 6, 2015
    7
    Same exact game as Far Cry 3. They just reskined the environments, animals, and all the characters. The plot of the story is uninspired and the two golden path leaders are some of the most annoying characters I've seen in a long time. The main antagonist is a phenomenal character and is one of the reasons the story is not a complete disaster.

    The side quests are generic and boring. The    Same exact game as Far Cry 3. They just reskined the environments, animals, and all the characters. The plot of the story is uninspired and the two golden path leaders are some of the most annoying characters I've seen in a long time. The main antagonist is a phenomenal character and is one of the reasons the story is not a complete disaster.

    The side quests are generic and boring. The side missions or whatever you want to call them are boring besides the special hunting missions. Capturing radio towers and outposts is exactly the same as it was in Far Cry 3. They have added fortresses which are just giant outposts (nothing new). The arena is interesting for about 5 rounds until you realize there is no reason to continue playing it (unless you want to set high scores). My favorite thing about the game was the Shangri La missions which were a real surprise (won't spoil anything here).

    I enjoyed exploring the environments and looking for collectibles with the helicopter. I feel like the animal encounters were a little ridiculous at times. For example, on multiple occasions I have been attacked by an eagle while trying to stealthy take a outpost causing the enemy to spot me as I tried to fight off the little bastard. The random events are a nice feature but once you hit the highest karma level there is no point to doing them. I feel like the weapons are the same exact weapons as Far Cry 3.

    So in general this game is more of the same as Far Cry 3. However, I don't think the story is even close to the quality of 3 and there is little innovation in this sequel. They played it safe which is not necessarily a bad thing but I had hard time enjoying this game because I felt like I was playing a worse version of Far Cry 3 all over again.    … Expand
  82. JIELM
    Dec 1, 2014
    5
    Let me just come out and say it. JASON IS BOOORING! You cant just take a 100 mile open world and fill it with stupid AI and killer eagles and expect it to be epic just because its big. If you are to give your main caracter a voice and a face like gta 5 did successfully YOU NEED REAL CARACTER DEVELOPEMENT, or else the entire open world experience is ruined
  83. knutsi
    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.    … Expand
  84. stefan1985
    Dec 14, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As being a fan of the Far Cry games i was always going to get this one but i have to say it was such a let down. The major thing i thought when i first turned it on was "looks ugly" but i will still give it a go. After spending 23hrs in this game world and playing bits of the side quests it wasn't all fun. The story is boring, the graphics weak the side quests endless and repetative. Now the good, GUNS GUNS GUNS this is where it shines and the weapons feel fantastic and look great also but this one part cant hold this game up. I think its time to give Far Cry a rest for a few years.… Expand
  85. StrominMormon
    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
  86. JuliusSeizure
    Nov 22, 2014
    5
    Was looking forward to the touted "amazing co-op!". This isn't your game if you have more than one friend and want to play together. The co-op "campaign" doesn't allow for actual campaign missions -- only side missions -- and only one friend can join at a time. The 5v5 PvP interface is a horrible kludge and, once again, if you want to play with more than one friend you're looking at theWas looking forward to the touted "amazing co-op!". This isn't your game if you have more than one friend and want to play together. The co-op "campaign" doesn't allow for actual campaign missions -- only side missions -- and only one friend can join at a time. The 5v5 PvP interface is a horrible kludge and, once again, if you want to play with more than one friend you're looking at the PvP -- and there's no way to create a session, invite some friends, and still have it open to the public (your only options are Friends only or Invite only). So unless you know 9 other people, it seems you're SoL getting even 2 other friends into a game. I don't know why they tasked an intern with creating the multiplayer lobby creation, but it feels ridiculous.… Expand
  87. J_hagennn
    Nov 20, 2014
    7
    Visually, this game is top notch. It truly shows off what these next gen consoles are made of. From the sense of height as you prepare to hurl yourself off a cliff to glide all the way down via your wing-suit, to the sense of distance as you find that your next objective is about 5-10 literal minutes of travel away. This game is a true sandbox. The character upgrading system stands wellVisually, this game is top notch. It truly shows off what these next gen consoles are made of. From the sense of height as you prepare to hurl yourself off a cliff to glide all the way down via your wing-suit, to the sense of distance as you find that your next objective is about 5-10 literal minutes of travel away. This game is a true sandbox. The character upgrading system stands well against it's predecessor, with some new tweaks here and there to make it still feel fresh while remaining familiar to any who have played the previous instillation. The area's where this game fell short in are the narrative's and the gun play. The voice acting in this game is average at best. Listening to the chatter and looking at the beautiful graphics and landscape left me very disconnected. Being in the world was great, but being a part of it was sometimes very dull. The character models were very awkward as well. The shooter physics are what really lost me while playing this game. At no point did I feel comfortable while engaging in firefights. If it was a difficulty issue, it would have been a different story. The aiming wasn't difficult, it just wasn't satisfying in the least bit and anything I wanted to do, rarely ever worked as planned. I would have to say that it was a poor port to console from PC. Overall, the game shines in all of its sandbox aspects, but seriously lacks in core game play mechanics and any kind of gripping and interesting story line.… Expand
  88. Furyus01
    Nov 21, 2014
    6
    I'm giving this game an honest 6. The campaign is fun but not nearly as interesting as FC3. I'm having a hard time following or caring about the story but it's fun. It's buggy still like the touch pad works even though I have it turned off in my options. Every game I have to turn it on, go into game, pause again, turn it off to have it off. Also very disappointed that I can only give aI'm giving this game an honest 6. The campaign is fun but not nearly as interesting as FC3. I'm having a hard time following or caring about the story but it's fun. It's buggy still like the touch pad works even though I have it turned off in my options. Every game I have to turn it on, go into game, pause again, turn it off to have it off. Also very disappointed that I can only give a friends 1 key to coop and no more.i have 10 keys, a couple of friends I'd want to pay with, and oh well I guess... I give it a 6 based off the campaign and coop. The multiplayer is useless, no PVP map editor support, the asymmetrical style blows, and after half a decade there's still no party system to play together with friends. Making it as difficult as possible to play the way we enjoy and are accustom to. MP is their worst yet. This game deserves a 6… Expand
  89. ToroNoro
    Nov 21, 2014
    7
    The game is beautiful to look at and has a perfect design, but every game has its flaws.The beginning made me pumped to play the whole campaign and the rest of it, but after 3 hours, i got bored. The game will make you so bored within 1-3 hours of playing, that you will want to play something else.In the end this game has lots of detail i know that Ubisoft tried really hard after of whatThe game is beautiful to look at and has a perfect design, but every game has its flaws.The beginning made me pumped to play the whole campaign and the rest of it, but after 3 hours, i got bored. The game will make you so bored within 1-3 hours of playing, that you will want to play something else.In the end this game has lots of detail i know that Ubisoft tried really hard after of what reviews Watch Dogs received.

    7/10    … Expand
  90. d3sm0nd
    Dec 22, 2014
    3
    I really liked FC3, but this seems like a step back. The gun play is very sloppy. The story in not nearly as engaging, and the location is not as interesting. I played for maybe 4 hours and lost interest. Overall a missed opportunity. They should have focused on blood dragon, and expanded that concept.
  91. davidd9123
    Dec 2, 2014
    7
    The game really well and everything nice graphics
    But the story is not attractive at all and makes you want to play
    Multi usual disappointing 7 is good score for this game
  92. Toophat82
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    Another good far cry title what more is there to say honestly the game is that good for the type of game that it is and tries to be. It's hard to argue otherwise unlike this type of game isn't your thing. Only thing I think can be done better is the length And focus of the main story can be done better but then again games with open worlds like far cry has this always ends up one of itsAnother good far cry title what more is there to say honestly the game is that good for the type of game that it is and tries to be. It's hard to argue otherwise unlike this type of game isn't your thing. Only thing I think can be done better is the length And focus of the main story can be done better but then again games with open worlds like far cry has this always ends up one of its lowest or weakest points sometimes so I just hope on next far cry Ubisoft addresses this. Lastly one think I would like to see Ubisoft do more of is DLC, something I feel isn't their biggest strength and that they don't seem to ever have a lot of for any of their games, btw I mean DLC like full expansions basically meaningful DLC that adds to or continues the main story. Which is something that could help make the main story in Far Cry 4 longer and stronger and in fact releasing lots of this type of DLC is what is normally done with with open world type games and something Ubisoft needs to do more of and get better at.

    Lastly I would just like to add that one thing I love about Ubisoft is how they stick to what works when it comes to their games and franchises and that I like since going with something completely diferent and new is not always the best route or what's wanted when it comes to what's best or next for a proven franchise/game. Also I feel Ubisoft has been doing some great things for the most part and has some great franchises and games even while all may not have gone right or perfectly like watchdogs, they still have some of the best games and franchises In the gaming industry and with another new franchise soon to be added and born named Division the future is only looking brighter for Ubisoft and I'm only loving it and loving the direction they have gone, just keep the games coming Ubisoft, as long as you deliver you will always have my money. I'm playing Far cry 4, AC Unity, and AC Rogue and I already can't wait for " Victory" xD............    … Expand
  93. joey_brown
    Dec 19, 2014
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not expecting much when it come to design- some general variation in landscape, a solid control scheme and incentive to play. Shame none of these felt present in the game after a few years of waiting. The only reason I finished the game was to get to the end. Come to think of it now, Far Cry 4 is like a massive baked potato; it's the same as Baked Potato 3, it sometimes has a bit of butter and cheese, maybe some baked beans if you're lucky, but overall it's still just potato all the way through without much else to it.

    The story was like JD and coke you leave out for a couple of days as well; weak and flat. The Amita/Sabal choices always annoyed me because of how indistinct both their ideologies were. Here's an idea guys, instead of asking me all the time to choose, put it down to a vote of the people who are actually going to being living in Kyrat after you throw Pagen over, because I honestly do not give a toss about you once I've scattered my mums ashes.

    Don't get me wrong, it's a fun game. So is Connect 4 though, but at least it doesn't drag on and it's over quickly.    … Expand
  94. Sith_Malice_003
    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.
  95. MrAmazing1914
    Jan 2, 2015
    10
    Best ubisoft game of 2014. STUNNING GRAPHICS AND VISUALS giving the feeling of the first true next gen far cry experience on the ps4. Details are easily comparable to the last of us remastered.
  96. blancogringo
    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.    … Expand
  97. adamf13
    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.
  98. mrpavlikov
    Oct 4, 2018
    4
    Стандартная игра Ubisoft, скин «Far Cry», они все одинаковые, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon, Far Cry, Watch Dogs: только разная обёртка. Время игр типа Call of Juarez: Gunslinger у Ubisoft прошло, они делают одну.

    Нравятся дрочильни от Ubisoft — бери, нет — проходи мимо.    Стандартная игра Ubisoft, скин «Far Cry», они все одинаковые, Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon, Far Cry, Watch Dogs: только разная обёртка. Время игр типа Call of Juarez: Gunslinger у Ubisoft прошло, они делают одну.

    Нравятся дрочильни от Ubisoft — бери, нет — проходи мимо.
  99. AvxrageJoe
    Jun 21, 2015
    7
    Better than Far Cry 3 and almost as good as Far Cry 2. The story and the characters are perhaps the best of the Far Cry series. At least far better than they were in Far Cry 3. Pagan Min is a much better villain than Vaas. The gameplay is also much smoother. And finally Ubisoft made the little improvement that at least I had been waiting for a long time. Shoot 'n' Drive!

    The mountains    Better than Far Cry 3 and almost as good as Far Cry 2. The story and the characters are perhaps the best of the Far Cry series. At least far better than they were in Far Cry 3. Pagan Min is a much better villain than Vaas. The gameplay is also much smoother. And finally Ubisoft made the little improvement that at least I had been waiting for a long time. Shoot 'n' Drive!

    The mountains and landscape of Kyrat is a sight to be seen. It is much better than FC3's boring jungle, and is on par with FC2's Africa's beauty.

    The game suffers, from the same disco dreams that hunted Far Cry 3's story, but Far Cry 4's gameplay is so far superior that it still has something going for it.    … Expand
  100. MightyMING
    Mar 22, 2015
    5
    I can't believe this got first person shooter of the year, must've been a crap year for games. The game play is very repetitive and average, the graphics are good but I prefered the atmosphere of Far Cry's 1 & 3 tropical islands. The multiplayer is good but a limited number of players.
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  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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