Far Cry 4

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  1. guynamedanthony
    Mar 27, 2015
    3
    Bought it. Played it. Beat the campaign on hardest difficulty and got the platinum trophy after 2 weeks. The whole thing is very mediocre. Ubisoft has hyped this game so much, only for gamers to be disappointed yet again. Ubisoft has easily become one of the worst game developing companies, alongside EA. FC4 feels like a FC3 for dummies. AI is incompetent and stupid. The campaign was notBought it. Played it. Beat the campaign on hardest difficulty and got the platinum trophy after 2 weeks. The whole thing is very mediocre. Ubisoft has hyped this game so much, only for gamers to be disappointed yet again. Ubisoft has easily become one of the worst game developing companies, alongside EA. FC4 feels like a FC3 for dummies. AI is incompetent and stupid. The campaign was not challenging, the multiplayer is very boring. I don't like that I paid $60 for this game, got 100% completion in under a month, and deleted it from my PS4 after. I hope The Division won't be such a disappointment, every game so far has turned out to be very average. The Division will be Ubisoft's chance to redeem themselves.… Expand
  2. GAMER01
    Jun 26, 2015
    7
    Far cry 3 was a lot better than this it had more intresting characters a lot worse than Far cry 3 a lot bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttteeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  3. ThomasJones
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    Pretty fun shooting and killing in vehicles too but it gets a lil old. need more powerful weapon's so I can kill people better. Also it is fun to kill animals in this game
  4. JS99
    Apr 13, 2016
    7
    I wanted to love this game, but I really just thought it was okay. The graphics were great. The controls were smooth, but the combat fell short of FarCry 3. The addition of the gyro-copter was awesome at first, and then it just felt too OP. I could just fly around and grenade entire areas grab whatever and fly away. The story and voice acting are a shadow of what FarCry 3 is.I wanted to love this game, but I really just thought it was okay. The graphics were great. The controls were smooth, but the combat fell short of FarCry 3. The addition of the gyro-copter was awesome at first, and then it just felt too OP. I could just fly around and grenade entire areas grab whatever and fly away. The story and voice acting are a shadow of what FarCry 3 is. Although it may be tough to outshine Vaas. Overall, I played it once and sold it. Note to Ubisoft, we are tired of collecting useless masks, feathers, etc, in all of your games, find another game mechanic.… Expand
  5. GoodApollo88
    Aug 24, 2016
    8
    A wonderful open world sandbow full colourful characters, vast wildlife and plenty of outposts to capture. Addictive and pure fun. The gunplay feels smooth and the guns themselves are fantastic. There was always something to do in Kyrat. Side missions and main missions could feel a little repetitive at times, nevertless this is the best entry in the far cry franchise.
  6. pomf
    Dec 30, 2021
    0
    Unacceptably buggy. Story written by a middle schooler. Promotes South Asian racism and stereotypes. Pathetic.
  7. RastasTheRascal
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    I think this game is very solid. Very fun to explore, brilliant underlying plot with Shangri La and Yuma wanting to find the mysterious place. All of the characters, (Pagin Min especially) are well characterized and enjoyable. The choices between Sabal and Amita offered some interesting ethical and moral questions you have to ask yourself.

    I think what's particularly good about having a    I think this game is very solid. Very fun to explore, brilliant underlying plot with Shangri La and Yuma wanting to find the mysterious place. All of the characters, (Pagin Min especially) are well characterized and enjoyable. The choices between Sabal and Amita offered some interesting ethical and moral questions you have to ask yourself.

    I think what's particularly good about having a protagonist who's really laid back and not outspoken, is that you can put your own characterization on him, and choose whatever you want to do without contradicting the characters morals or motivations. He just wants to spread his mother's ashes. Brilliant. I think they took that concept and fully implemented it into Far Cry 5, but that's another review.    … Expand
  8. Przemun1304
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    I was expecting a little bit more after fantastic Far Cry 3. Gameplay is really good and decent open world but that atmosphere has been lost for me, such a shame.
  9. HugeyBear
    Feb 16, 2019
    4
    I couldn’t get into this one. Loved FC3 but this didn’t hook me. Played 2-3 hours and then stopped. Spent too much time aimlessly walking around the map.
  10. PAVLOVICH
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Очень хорошая игра, советую всем пройти, графика очень шикарная… Expand
  11. Varg616
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
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  12. Kostas_Spirou
    Dec 30, 2021
    7
    This was my first Far Cry game and also my favorite one.

    The gameplay feels heavy and grounded but it's very satisfying. Also, the driving mechanics are easily some of the best in a videogame, driving feels realistic and the handling is amazing. In terms of story it does have some weird things going on but overall it's just whatever, and the characters are charming but I didn't care for    This was my first Far Cry game and also my favorite one.

    The gameplay feels heavy and grounded but it's very satisfying. Also, the driving mechanics are easily some of the best in a videogame, driving feels realistic and the handling is amazing.

    In terms of story it does have some weird things going on but overall it's just whatever, and the characters are charming but I didn't care for them that much.

    In the end it's just a pretty good game even though it suffers from the classic Ubisoft styled open world formula.

    Final Rating : "Good" ~ 7/10.    … Expand
  13. Carloss1997
    Mar 31, 2022
    5
    If you are a hardcore gamer and have a bit free time and cannot decide what to do it is a very good game for that.
  14. MaxieZeus
    Sep 20, 2022
    5
    Same as Far Cry 3, still playable but no improvements at all. Even the graphics look the same.
  15. MoeYaz
    Jun 19, 2015
    8
    Far cry 4 is an entertaining game, with scatters of greatness along the way. On PS4 the game looks absolutely gorgeous, with incredible draw distance and overall steady frame rate. The narrative, however, is somewhat mediocre with an inconsistency in voice acting and script. The main villain, Pagan Min, is played superbly by Troy Baker as well as the other main characters. However, NPC'sFar cry 4 is an entertaining game, with scatters of greatness along the way. On PS4 the game looks absolutely gorgeous, with incredible draw distance and overall steady frame rate. The narrative, however, is somewhat mediocre with an inconsistency in voice acting and script. The main villain, Pagan Min, is played superbly by Troy Baker as well as the other main characters. However, NPC's and side characters at times are hilariously bad and cringe worthy. The game also suffers from some repetition in its locations and objectives, however playing a variety of different objectives and missions within a session can be a thrilling ride. Exploring Kyrat is great, but isn't done as well as Fallout or Elder scrolls games. Lacking in character and diversity. Make no mistake Far Cry 4 is a great game, with great FPS mechanics and variety of things to do. Unfortunately it falls somewhat short of being special and memorable.… Expand
  16. Makaveli
    Dec 2, 2014
    8
    It's basically a carbon copy of Far Cry 3 but in a different location, of course it is a great game, the only reason why I knocked it down a couple points is that there was nothing really new about it other than elephants and a few new guns. If you didn't play Far Cry 3 then this is a great purchase for you.. If you have played Far Cry 3 then you probably will still like it but at the sameIt's basically a carbon copy of Far Cry 3 but in a different location, of course it is a great game, the only reason why I knocked it down a couple points is that there was nothing really new about it other than elephants and a few new guns. If you didn't play Far Cry 3 then this is a great purchase for you.. If you have played Far Cry 3 then you probably will still like it but at the same time feel like you already have played this game before.....… Expand
  17. drlowdon
    Apr 5, 2015
    8
    Aside from the Himalayan setting and co-op options (which are admittedly great fun) this is basically the same game as Far Cry 3. There are fewer dull missions this time around and the minor additions, such as new take-down moves, all work to improve the formula however meaning that fans of the series will undoubtedly enjoy this latest addition.
  18. Druganov
    Mar 5, 2015
    9
    Graphics aren't too great because of the engine (at least on console, visible tearing and distortion whilst moving) but otherwise beautiful environment. Gameplay is rock solid, you really get the feeling that you're playing a great game whilst you're smashing trough enemies riding on an elephant. Story is as has come to expect not that great, but manageable. true open world gameplay,Graphics aren't too great because of the engine (at least on console, visible tearing and distortion whilst moving) but otherwise beautiful environment. Gameplay is rock solid, you really get the feeling that you're playing a great game whilst you're smashing trough enemies riding on an elephant. Story is as has come to expect not that great, but manageable. true open world gameplay, awesome guns. a real blast.
    It's far cry 3, but better.    … Expand
  19. Bitek
    Nov 19, 2015
    10
    I loved Far Cry 3 and I love Fry Cry 4. If you played previous game you will feel like at home because game mechanics are very similar. This is not bad though because why to break formula that worked so well before ? I am about half way through the game. There are countless numbers of side missions and tasks to do. The game looks beautiful and acting is great in the game. There is alsoI loved Far Cry 3 and I love Fry Cry 4. If you played previous game you will feel like at home because game mechanics are very similar. This is not bad though because why to break formula that worked so well before ? I am about half way through the game. There are countless numbers of side missions and tasks to do. The game looks beautiful and acting is great in the game. There is also multiplayer component in the game where you can play with another player. There is really nothing that i do not like about the game. I do enjoy it and i highly recommend it.… Expand
  20. Bossuk
    Mar 26, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Far Cry 4 is a good game, but not really any different to FC3. As has been said before it's more like FC3.5. The graphics are the same, gameplay the same, which is not a bad thing, but there is nothing really new in this to report. They have tweaked a few things like the watch towers so they are not a pain the butt, but apart from that, it's nothing exciting.
    But TBH, the worst thing I found out about this game is the story. They have obviously put a lot of effort into the story, but no matter what paths you choose to follow, you feel like a jerk. Whether it be follow the religious nutter or the drug dealer, when you choose which mission to do, both make you feel like, Actually no, I don't want any. Small hint, look for the third alternative ending, as the main 2 suck.
    The multiplayer suffers from the same problems as a lot of games that have fan built maps. It's inundated with children building stupid maps where you get infinite ammo, invulnerability and then have a mission to kill 50 blokes who are stuck in a room. 1 rocket launcher and it's done. why?? It's not fun or challenging. and this was one of the highest rated user maps!! Needs some kind of quality control. Even the official Multiplayer maps have serious problems like huge maps but only 10 players, one side who are invisible with explosive arrows. Just sit and wait for someone to turn up, pop up, shoot, dead...que a half mile run back into the action as they spawn you so far away from the main areas you spend most of the time just running. Not exactly exciting play.
    Overall a good core game from a playability POV which is the most important part, but a few things you look at and go..."why did you do this??"    … Expand
  21. LetoAtreides82
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    This was my first Far Cry game and I enjoyed the single player experience. The graphics are incredible yet not perfect, for example animal fur looks weird when you zoom in very closely. There's a big variety of animals roaming the forest for you to hunt, and they seem to behave the way you'd expect them too. The story is not very exciting but it's still fun. Enemy variety could beThis was my first Far Cry game and I enjoyed the single player experience. The graphics are incredible yet not perfect, for example animal fur looks weird when you zoom in very closely. There's a big variety of animals roaming the forest for you to hunt, and they seem to behave the way you'd expect them too. The story is not very exciting but it's still fun. Enemy variety could be better. There aren't many vehicles. There are a lot of weapons and I enjoyed taking over outposts and fortresses. The cutscenes are decent, nothing too flashy but at least the people in the cutscenes look real. The protagonist is annoying enough to make you want to kill him. It took me about 30 hours to complete the main story and I enjoyed every bit of it, I'm hoping Far Cry 5 is even better.… Expand
  22. tbouniverse
    Mar 21, 2018
    7
    This was actually my first Far Cry and this is what I think. The direction, open-world sandbox and combat was a lot of fun, including a stealth or an all-guns-blazing approach to any situation.

    Most of the characters in the game were lacklustre and boring in my opinion, except for Pagan Min. Even though he's the bad guy, I couldn't help but like him. A lot of the story felt like fillers    This was actually my first Far Cry and this is what I think. The direction, open-world sandbox and combat was a lot of fun, including a stealth or an all-guns-blazing approach to any situation.

    Most of the characters in the game were lacklustre and boring in my opinion, except for Pagan Min. Even though he's the bad guy, I couldn't help but like him. A lot of the story felt like fillers but there were great moments and twists, which surprised me well. The side quests however, started feeling like a chore very quickly.

    I got this game at a killer price and ultimately thought that it was worth the price given the large swath of content in it. Unfortunately, the lack of an endgame makes a lot of the content feel irrelevant after a certain point, which killed this games momentum. That being said, I enjoyed the gameplay and wingsuit gliding all the way through. 7/10. Definitely worth a try.    … Expand
  23. diehard-gamer
    Jan 11, 2015
    5
    Kidnapped by some psycho killer 'King' of warring chaos wilderland, but you escape, join up with some rebels and wander the wilderland, hunting animals, climbing up radio towers to unlock the map and ..... sound a bit like Farcry 3. It is. Incidental storyline, pretty graphics, dumb enemy AI. Essentially a PS3 game with a PC/PS4 graphical makeover at PS 4 game prices. Ok but I may just asKidnapped by some psycho killer 'King' of warring chaos wilderland, but you escape, join up with some rebels and wander the wilderland, hunting animals, climbing up radio towers to unlock the map and ..... sound a bit like Farcry 3. It is. Incidental storyline, pretty graphics, dumb enemy AI. Essentially a PS3 game with a PC/PS4 graphical makeover at PS 4 game prices. Ok but I may just as well have replayed far cry 3.… Expand
  24. nascent
    Apr 24, 2016
    6
    Surprisingly I found the story of Far Cry 4 even more shallow than Far Cry 3. The so called 'choices' you are forced to make feel extremely forced and the plot itself feels more like another side quest than an actual story. The choice feels extremely unsatisfying Just to hear both sides of an argument and to actually get an idea of what the hell you're meant to be choosing between youSurprisingly I found the story of Far Cry 4 even more shallow than Far Cry 3. The so called 'choices' you are forced to make feel extremely forced and the plot itself feels more like another side quest than an actual story. The choice feels extremely unsatisfying Just to hear both sides of an argument and to actually get an idea of what the hell you're meant to be choosing between you have to accept one character's just to hear the plan so to then cancel out and then accept another characters idea jsut to hear their pan only to cancel out and go back to the first plan is really poorly done, and the fact you have to accept a plan before hearing it even thought you can back out is pretty bad design..

    The characters are very two-dimentional especially the main character you play, which massively goes against the character you played in Far Cry 3. The boss f the game feels far less fleshed out and less intimidating that the one in far cry 3. In fact you barely see or interact with him at all. Sometimes he'll just call you for a chat, but it's always randomly when you're in the middle of a side quest or distracted by doing something unrelated so I could barely pay attention to it.

    Some of the side quests are pathetic, such as 'fashion week' that almost seems self aware at how stupid it is. I found the shangri-la side quests far more original and beautiful than the main story and just kinda of wish it was made into a more fleshed out DLC like Blood Dragon was.

    The environment is beautiful and there's lots of items to collect, and lots of quests, though they are repetitious, and honestly I didn't enjoy doing a single quest, or mission in this game. But did have a lot of fun just roaming around and hunting.

    The xp and 'karma' systems adds very little to game. It really doesn't seem to matter what you do in the game as long as you progress through the story and loot a lot for money.

    Far Cry 4 continues to feel like a sandbox game with a story tacked-on for the sake of having one. Which is a shame, as it really isn't that hard to have characters you are actually interested in, or a story you actually can get involved in, it's just like they decided not to pay much for the mocap or voice acting so each character has such a limited screen time, and the story never seemed to be developed more than a few initial ideas scribbled on a cocktail napkin.

    Fun game, poor story. Far Cry in a nutshell.    … Expand
  25. Lodge1960
    Oct 10, 2015
    6
    Not a bad game. However, after many many "creep up, climb the tower, silence the alarm, diffuse the bomb, kill the bad guys blah blah blah" I'm afraid I lost the will to live and decided that I couldn't give a toss whether Pagan Min or the Golden Shower (sorry "path") were running the show and didn't get to the end. (What is it with bloody towers anyway? At least there wasn't an escortNot a bad game. However, after many many "creep up, climb the tower, silence the alarm, diffuse the bomb, kill the bad guys blah blah blah" I'm afraid I lost the will to live and decided that I couldn't give a toss whether Pagan Min or the Golden Shower (sorry "path") were running the show and didn't get to the end. (What is it with bloody towers anyway? At least there wasn't an escort mission unless I missed it. Nor was there a "we're now going to take all your weapons from you" mission - oh wait - there was.) While it lasted it was entertaining but the developers could learn something from The Witcher 3. What I loved about the missions in that game are that just when you thought "ah I know what this is all about" it sent you off in a completely different and unexpected direction. Having said that, it's clear that a lot of thought and effort had been put in - it was just all so run of the mill.… Expand
  26. bonsai
    Sep 20, 2019
    7
    This is a good game, not a great one tho.
    The open world is crazy good in some areas and boring in others, i believe Far Cry 3 is better,
  27. mosessaur
    Jul 23, 2015
    5
    Far Cry 4 is an Ok game. My take on this game is how UbiSoft always try to push coop while it's really broken.
    Game is good. nothing special from Far Cry 3 Except being bigger with more variety of side actions/quests.
    The story doesn't make sense to me as well. Comparing to Far Cry 3, then Far Cry 3 wins. Except from the new vehicles & few new varieties in side activities the game is    Far Cry 4 is an Ok game. My take on this game is how UbiSoft always try to push coop while it's really broken.
    Game is good. nothing special from Far Cry 3 Except being bigger with more variety of side actions/quests.
    The story doesn't make sense to me as well. Comparing to Far Cry 3, then Far Cry 3 wins.
    Except from the new vehicles & few new varieties in side activities the game is exactly Far Cry 3    … Expand
  28. ergulerhan
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    I have to admit, i wasn't expecting a game like this from Ubisoft. They sold the biggest hypes ever in game history, so i was prejudiced for this game. But I was wrong. When you enter the game from the very first beginning, you are drowning in its atmosphere, graphics and gameplay. Main story is good. A lot of side missions, quests and activities, vehicles, animals. Crafting stuff to makeI have to admit, i wasn't expecting a game like this from Ubisoft. They sold the biggest hypes ever in game history, so i was prejudiced for this game. But I was wrong. When you enter the game from the very first beginning, you are drowning in its atmosphere, graphics and gameplay. Main story is good. A lot of side missions, quests and activities, vehicles, animals. Crafting stuff to make things faster and better in game is incredible. RPG elements like skills and karma events placed very well in game. Everything perfect. Giving 9/10 because multiplayer suck.… Expand
  29. Fwntxs
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    If you have played Far Cry 3 you will be right at home with Far Cry 4. Similar game mechanics and feel are most certainly prevalent throughout the gameplay as well as the plot in both titles. I’m biased though because I thoroughly loved Far Cry 4. Good first person shooting, stealth (if you want it) and fun to explore. The survival aspects of Far Cry 2 are really non-existent, but the gameIf you have played Far Cry 3 you will be right at home with Far Cry 4. Similar game mechanics and feel are most certainly prevalent throughout the gameplay as well as the plot in both titles. I’m biased though because I thoroughly loved Far Cry 4. Good first person shooting, stealth (if you want it) and fun to explore. The survival aspects of Far Cry 2 are really non-existent, but the game is still fun to play. The multiplayer is pretty bad and doesn't at all compare to any versus multiplayer out there currently. I would have been fine if it never shipped with the game. The Co-Op and I had issues for a bit there, but they seem to have been ironed out. The Co-Op gameplay is really fun, but I wish you could reset outposts within the host players game world. On top of the similar gameplay and feel of Far Cry 3, there are many other additional random events sprinkled in the open world and tweaks throughout the game. If you enjoyed Far Cry 3 then by all means I suggest you play Far Cry 4.… Expand
  30. alexaxa
    May 22, 2016
    6
    It's really similar to Far Cry 3 in term of gameplay with one HUGE exception : The location. Making that game in the mountains was a big mistake! When you want to go to a mission objectives that near you, you often discover that it's not since there is a lot of climbing or detour to do to get there. I was really disappointed in that one since i really loved Far Cry 3 1
  31. Danny_UK
    Jun 13, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed Far Cry 2 and Far Cry 3. They were both amazing experiences that gave me a lot of gaming fun and kept me immersed for ages. With Far Cry 4 being more of the same with extras, i was expecting it to keep me as entertained, if not longer than Far Cry 2 or Far Cry 3. But it just didn't for some reason, and i don't know why! It is still a great game, it just isn't as good asI really enjoyed Far Cry 2 and Far Cry 3. They were both amazing experiences that gave me a lot of gaming fun and kept me immersed for ages. With Far Cry 4 being more of the same with extras, i was expecting it to keep me as entertained, if not longer than Far Cry 2 or Far Cry 3. But it just didn't for some reason, and i don't know why! It is still a great game, it just isn't as good as the previous two. I know i'm fed up with using the same old weapons in Far Cry. They seem to add the same weapons over and over. I'd like to see far more variety in the weapon department. I'd also have liked to have seen more of the main baddy, Pagan Min. Also some more vehicles like dirt bikes and planes.… Expand
  32. Underpants158
    Nov 3, 2015
    8
    What is this game?!: FAR CRY 3 set in a fictional India/Myanmar esque country torn apart by civil war. What that means is that is a first person shooter with loads of sidequests, big open world, stealth, random events, hunting, crafting, outpost capturing, and the all pervasive tower climbs to unlock the map.

    Pros: -Combination of stealth and action is well done and largely up to the    What is this game?!: FAR CRY 3 set in a fictional India/Myanmar esque country torn apart by civil war. What that means is that is a first person shooter with loads of sidequests, big open world, stealth, random events, hunting, crafting, outpost capturing, and the all pervasive tower climbs to unlock the map.

    Pros:
    -Combination of stealth and action is well done and largely up to the player.
    -Capturing outposts, though repetitive, remains fun. Scouting the enemy, planning your attack, disabling their phones so they can't call for reinforcements, and then deciding to silently kill everybody or just go ham is still as fun as it ever was.
    -The overarching story is decent and Pagan Min, the main villain, is likable. He and the radio dj are responsible for the only good dialogue in the game.

    Cons:
    -Friggin wild dogs and wolves. I can't tell you how many times I've been scouting a group of enemies only for some wild dogs to start attacking me leaving me little choice but to shoot them thereby alerting the enemy of my position and ruining all my work. ALSO EAGLES! The amount of times you are attacked by wild animals in this game is the most annoying part of the game. You can throw bait at them but this doesn't work as well as you want to especially if you are scouting an enemy and have to remain in the area.
    -Random events are so numerous that they cease to add that spark of life and spontaneity to the world and just become a nuisance.
    -The motivations of your character and the characters around you are, at times, non existent. Why do I keep going back to people who constantly drug me and leave me in dangerous situations? Why am I fighting this civil war? Why do the main characters in this fictional indian country have no accent while everybody else does? Along with a whole bunch of other minor parts where the question why comes up again.

    Conclusion: Fun game with many annoyances. None of which are game breaking but they are there. It's a great sandbox world chock-full of stuff to do but so many minor things hold it back from being on the level of red dead or a GTA game.    … Expand
  33. bradtheman123
    Jan 2, 2015
    7
    Good but I feel like there's something wrong with its shooting mechanics but overall this game was an improvement over Far Cry 3. The multiplayer was squash compared to how good the campaign is.
  34. Saratosa75
    Mar 9, 2015
    7
    Quick and dirty:
    Play Farcry 3 instead if :
    -You got a dated computer and can't handle the latest graphics -You want a better story Play Farcry 4 instead: -You played Farcry 3 already and tired of it (although no guarantee that you gonna like FC4 if you got bored of FC3) -You got the hardware to run it. The game looks stunning. I wish Skryim look this good. Or an RPG similar to    Quick and dirty:
    Play Farcry 3 instead if :
    -You got a dated computer and can't handle the latest graphics
    -You want a better story
    Play Farcry 4 instead:
    -You played Farcry 3 already and tired of it (although no guarantee that you gonna like FC4 if you got bored of FC3)
    -You got the hardware to run it.

    The game looks stunning. I wish Skryim look this good. Or an RPG similar to Skryim. Or the next Bethesda game. I would be all over it immediately!
    On the other hand, while I enjoyed FC3, and currently going through FC4 and I'm about half done, I'm already getting bored from the repetitious missions. So I'm about to mow across the game if I can, because tower liberating and animal skinning and base raiding can get tedious after the 100th time. 7 is a good score.
    But If Farcry5 is another graphics update, I won't be buying it. Good thing I bought this on a discount, because, personally I think, this game is worth no more than 30 dollars.    … Expand
  35. phoeniix23
    Aug 23, 2018
    5
    Pros:
    1. Breathtaking visuals and setting. If you love mountainous regions and beautiful forests, you will love the setting of FC4.
    2. Pagan Min. Good acting but too little screentime. 3. Sayid from Lost is in this!! Cons: 1. Poor writing in lore, journal, collectible entries. Feels like a middle school kid wrote it. 2. Not enough of a motivation to clear the map, do side    Pros:
    1. Breathtaking visuals and setting. If you love mountainous regions and beautiful forests, you will love the setting of FC4.

    2. Pagan Min. Good acting but too little screentime.

    3. Sayid from Lost is in this!!

    Cons:
    1. Poor writing in lore, journal, collectible entries. Feels like a middle school kid wrote it.

    2. Not enough of a motivation to clear the map, do side missions, activities, etc. Wildlands had a strong plot cos I really wanted to bring down the drug cartel and the missions/activities in Wildlands felt grounded in reality. FC4 felt too artificial, with stuff like Karma Events, convoys, animal hunts, fashion hunts, that felt contrived and not a natural part of the setting. After 10hrs, I lost interest and motivation to continue. I frequently asked myself, why am I doing all these stuff again??

    3. Gunplay lacks the weight and punch that are in games like Destiny, Wolfenstein, Doom, Titanfall. It felt very COD like which if you enjoy then this will be a plus for you. Gun sounds aren't impressive, and shooting feels light with minimal recoil or impact. Aim assist is too generous so I turned it off. Enemy detection is crazy annoying. Everyone will know where u are right away, and the game isn't built for stealth unlike Wildlands where u can go prone and take cover.

    4. Too many unnecessary collectibles and activities that are uninspired. Take down 150posters, find masks, find lost letters. The number at the end of each collectible fills me with dread cos it makes the game like an unending list of chores. Discovery of the world doesn't feel fluid and natural which leads to my next point.

    5. Bell towers. This mechanic MUST be abolished. No game should ever have this evil tedious mechanic in them. You need to climb 17 towers to unfog the map, and each time u climb a tower, the game SHOWS you locations to visit which all feel and look the same after my 8th tower. No sense of exploration and discovery. Just ubisoft handholding me every step of the way. Poor game design.

    6. Treasure boxes, "loot", economy, hunting of animals to upgrade wallet/ammo/etc. Gets old fast. Annoying to have these animals attack u, and they are definitely placed at towers instead of being peocedurally generated.

    TLDR: FarCry4 isba supremely annoying and frustrating game to play with minimal story motivation but maximum list of chores to do.    … Expand
  36. chr1so
    Oct 10, 2015
    9
    Fairly similar to Far Cry 3 to be honest, but with better graphics. Both great games so that's no insult.
    I did find the Antagonist in this one was inferior to the one on Far Cry 3, just didn't seem to have much of a presence at all.
    All in all a fun game, especially when you use the bow for most of the game.... every kill is satisfying
  37. Chowjust
    Feb 20, 2019
    7
    Another Far Cry game but this time it's set in the Himalayans. Whoo! Lol but seriously this is why I buy Far Cry games, they take you to exotic locations which you just don't get with other games and the setting of Far Cry 4 was a very fun one to get lost in. Game-play wise, you know the how it goes now, first-person shooter, open world map filled with points of interest, outpost toAnother Far Cry game but this time it's set in the Himalayans. Whoo! Lol but seriously this is why I buy Far Cry games, they take you to exotic locations which you just don't get with other games and the setting of Far Cry 4 was a very fun one to get lost in. Game-play wise, you know the how it goes now, first-person shooter, open world map filled with points of interest, outpost to capture, animals to hunt and missions to compete. It's a good formula and it works for the most part. Once again a very charismatic antagonist in Pagan Min voiced by Troy Baker who is the highlight of the story, it's just too bad he isn't in much of it. Another one to tick of the list for Far Cry fans while people who are sick of Far Cry should probably steer clear.… Expand
  38. fusion_13
    Jul 6, 2015
    9
    Far Cry is a rich beautiful open world game with so much to do. The action is great, the graphics are great, there is heaps of content and is an all round great experience. The co-op is disappointing and should have been split screen instead of forcing you to buy 2 copies and 2 consoles just to play with a friend.

    If the campaign was split screen it would have given this a 10, because    Far Cry is a rich beautiful open world game with so much to do. The action is great, the graphics are great, there is heaps of content and is an all round great experience. The co-op is disappointing and should have been split screen instead of forcing you to buy 2 copies and 2 consoles just to play with a friend.

    If the campaign was split screen it would have given this a 10, because let's face it, 2 players playing through the whole game together would be amazing and add so much more to the game.    … Expand
  39. FullyAlive24
    May 18, 2020
    1
    Performance on a Playstation 4 Pro is appalling, especially because of the incredibly narrow FOV that is unchangeable.

    The game looks like a pretty slideshow and isn't worth the trouble to play.
  40. Gazombie
    Aug 19, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game after playing a bunch of mediocre games for PS4 this one kept me hooked from the side missions to the main story. Graphically beautiful and having the choice whether to kill certain characters is a big plus too gives you a feeling of control. Really happy I got round to playing this amazing game so much to do and explore the world feels alive with all the animals acting howFantastic game after playing a bunch of mediocre games for PS4 this one kept me hooked from the side missions to the main story. Graphically beautiful and having the choice whether to kill certain characters is a big plus too gives you a feeling of control. Really happy I got round to playing this amazing game so much to do and explore the world feels alive with all the animals acting how they should. Loved this game can't wait to see what far cry 5 brings. Recommend it to anyone.… Expand
  41. boy_number_8
    Jun 20, 2015
    6
    Just like its predecessor, Far cry 4 offers a stunning environment and innovative villain but does absolutely nothing with them due to a sub par story.
    Far cry 4 cant seem to decide weather it was to be taken seriously, as shown in its pretty serious main quest. Or if it wants to be goofy, which is shown in its side missions having you kill endangered animals just to make a coat.
    This    Just like its predecessor, Far cry 4 offers a stunning environment and innovative villain but does absolutely nothing with them due to a sub par story.
    Far cry 4 cant seem to decide weather it was to be taken seriously, as shown in its pretty serious main quest. Or if it wants to be goofy, which is shown in its side missions having you kill endangered animals just to make a coat.

    This time around they do try and give the main NPC more personality, but the actual main character is never fully fleshed out, which left me confused and I stopped caring about the overall goal pretty early on.

    Far cry 4 seemed to lack a lot of Far cry 3s charm and survival aspect. Hunting animals and picking flowers for boosts seemed more of a chore and something which just got in the way.

    Its not a bad game by any means, i just wish in future installments more time is spent on story telling.    … Expand
  42. RSJohn7293
    Feb 16, 2015
    10
    AMAZING game. This is the first Far cry game I ever played and I loved it.

    So much to do, so many places to explore.

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

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

    Recommended to all if you are stuck on a game to buy!
  43. HaloFever
    Aug 29, 2016
    7
    Far Cry 4 is a typical rushed Ubisoft product that should have been better. At least this is a sandbox game that is made to be finished. The problem is the quality of the sand.

    This is my second review here on Metacritic. My first gave the game a score of 6 and lamented on the limitations of the gameplay and tacked on RPG system. Playing through the game, none of these problems    Far Cry 4 is a typical rushed Ubisoft product that should have been better. At least this is a sandbox game that is made to be finished. The problem is the quality of the sand.

    This is my second review here on Metacritic. My first gave the game a score of 6 and lamented on the limitations of the gameplay and tacked on RPG system. Playing through the game, none of these problems disappear. Not only does this game hold back some fun weapons until the final missions, it hold back the best weapons until after the final mission. However, if you do strategically play the game (using a guide) and unlock the best gear immediately, the game loses much of it's challenge. I also want to make clear that in a country full of guns, cars, and helicopters, you shouldn't have to craft your own holsters out of wolf hides.

    The cut scenes are clearly the worst content in the game. I hated every one of them and wanted to punch nearly every NPC in the face. I have no complaint against the voice acting except to note that some of them were using very British accents and others were trying for an authentic Indian accent to match the fictional locale. At the end of the game someone asks the protagonist if he is going to finish the mission that brought him to war torn Kyrat. He says "it doesn't matter anymore". Indeed, hardly any of it matter.

    The missions themselves are always "go to X and kill Y". There is hardly anything spectacular arising out of the sandbox. Some of the later missions are simply broken. One mission has you chasing an airplane in a wingsuit. If you touch the plane you will die, but the mission doesn't end until after a lengthy animation that shows you succeeding. Then it's back to the loading screen to try again. That mission took me 6 tries and I was ready to smash my controller. The loading screen is the most sadistic enemy in the game, especially when the enemy throws snipers, mortars, helicopter, and armored solders at you.

    The combat in the game is on the cusp of being best in class AAA material. You can run and gun, perform "takedowns", and drive vehicles. Hiding and sniping also works well as enemies no longer have X-ray binocular vision. The combat fails thanks to a few design decisions. Enemies will knock you back with their weapons if you try to perform a takedown while they are looking at you. They also do this if you unlock the ability to chain takedowns. Enemies will also never fail to shoot you no matter how fast you move, dodge, and weave. This is especially annoying if you are fighting against a sniper and see the laser beam perfectly track you. This leads to fighting using the two best stategies: 1) sniping from a distance with a silenced sniper rifle and 2) firing grenades down at enemies from a helicopter. Indeed, the second option unlocks when you are given a free grenade launcher during an escort mission. Find a helicopter, fly above a location, and rain down grenades until all enemies are dead. The games tries hard to push stealth as a viable gameplay option, but stealth is hardly ever a viable option. The bow, for example, is the worst weapon in the game and I never even bothered to use fire or explosive arrows. Typical run and gun gameplay devolves into constantly using health kits and then retreating behind a rock when you have run out. In a not shell, traditional combat in the game is not fun.

    The game has a 7 out of 10, so something about the game is fun. Riding elephants and stomping enemies is fun. Some of the climbing puzzles are fun. Hang gliding or wingsuit gliding is fun. Explosives are fun. Grenade launchers are fun. Luring a tiger into an enemy outpost is fun. Running at unsuspecting enemies with your knife is fun. If you like all of this, then I heartily recommend Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. That game was brilliant. Perfect game, in my opinion, and easily completed in 7-9 hours.

    In summary, Far Cry 4 is a game that does not live up to its potential. The last gen look of the game doesn't do it any favors. The lackluster efforts of developers is unfortunately a growing tread especially for Ubisoft. It's as if game publishers are tired of having to make good games all the time.    … Expand
  44. gunemdown5150
    Apr 17, 2015
    8
    I really wanted to see FAR CRY 4 be a hybrid of 2 and 3.
    Not that this game is not a lot of fun to play and has great graphics and audio but it is a lot like far cry 3 as many others have said.
    IF they would have combined the best of far cry 2 then merged it with 3,added a killer story then with far cry 4's more modern graphics it would have been the game of the millenium for me! This    I really wanted to see FAR CRY 4 be a hybrid of 2 and 3.
    Not that this game is not a lot of fun to play and has great graphics and audio but it is a lot like far cry 3 as many others have said.
    IF they would have combined the best of far cry 2 then merged it with 3,added a killer story
    then with far cry 4's more modern graphics it would have been the game of the millenium for me!
    This game has pro's and cons like any game i ever played. I do like this story more than FAR CRY 3's which was ruined by that whiny jason brody(I still say his brother grant should have been the main character!)
    but even though it is a better story i still don't think it was all that great of a story, (we know they could do much better. get a famous hollywood movie writer to do the damn story if you have to!)
    But overall FAR CRY 4 is still a great game( i have played much ,much worse!!!) has great feeling weapons,awesome graphics,excellent audio(gun sounds/feel is real good and explosions are great,etc) so i gave it a 8 and just hope that FAR CRY 5 does what it really needs to be a perfect FAR CRY game.
    As for this review i will say what i always say,
    My best advice is for everyone reading this to not take my word for it or anyone elses that reviews a game o but just try it yourself or do what i do and watch some high def gameplay on YT.
    I have found from reading reviews it is basically a waste of time, many times i have loved a game even though the majority said it sucked and of course the opposite has happened as well, i hated the game but it was a best seller and high rated game :/
    It all comes down to your own personal feelings and thoughts about any game because what i like you may not and what i hate you may love?
    That's what makes up each individuals,we can't all like the same exact things thats just the way it is.
    I actually prefer to watch the actual gameplay on YT to see if i would like a game or not!    … Expand
  45. DawnofAaron
    May 20, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is an amazing successor to Far Cry 3 which was also a amazing open world shooter. The Himalayas was an amazing choice for a setting and is VERY beautiful. The gameplay is very fun and gets even more fun once the player gets the wing suit which allows the player to traverse and travel the world really fast. Stealth is a very big part of this game and taking over outposts feelsFar Cry 4 is an amazing successor to Far Cry 3 which was also a amazing open world shooter. The Himalayas was an amazing choice for a setting and is VERY beautiful. The gameplay is very fun and gets even more fun once the player gets the wing suit which allows the player to traverse and travel the world really fast. Stealth is a very big part of this game and taking over outposts feels more awarding when stealth is used instead of gun blazing. There are also lots of vehicles to drive and as well as a day and night cycle. Hunting is also very useful in this game because you can skin the animals and use there skin to craft things like bigger wallets and gun holders. You can alsp harvest plants and use them to make syringes to heal you or let you see through tress and bushes to make hunting easier. When the player does not feel like doing the story missions, they can do side quests like murdring targets or hunting rare animals. If the player has to get to an objective but does not feel like going around the mountain, they can use the grappling hook to climb it.
    Multiplayer is also very fun and competitive. Players will have to be smart and choose what vehicles to drive or whether or not to ride an elephant to help their team. My favorite feature is the map editor which allows the player to create their own map with their own objective and upload them so other players can try them. I love to look up the highest rated map and play them. I never get bored playing other player's map.
    In conclusion , Far cry 4 is a must have for shooter fans who also like open world games but are tired of GTA V. The Map Editor and Multiplayer is like the icing on the cake for this game because the single player was more than enough for me. Buy Far Cry 4!    … Expand
  46. joaopontesvaz
    Dec 10, 2014
    8
    Graphics: 8.3 Sound: 7.0 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 7.4

    A step back again (same as far cry for far cry 2) and some deception. I don´t like the story (repetitive and weakness missions and side missions). The graphics are good but have some blurry textures, a bit foggy, popping sometimes and doesn't transmict a realistic feeling. Despite that, the wild life and water and light effects are    Graphics: 8.3 Sound: 7.0 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 7.4

    A step back again (same as far cry for far cry 2) and some deception. I don´t like the story (repetitive and weakness missions and side missions). The graphics are good but have some blurry textures, a bit foggy, popping sometimes and doesn't transmict a realistic feeling. Despite that, the wild life and water and light effects are very good. I think Ubisoft is going the wrong way betting in quantity of games over the quality in all franchises. With this beautiful environment the story deserved a better imagination and integration. There are excess of influences between the structure and mechanic of Assassin´s Creed, Watch Dogs, Far Cry and Splinter Cell. And i´m not saying it´s a bad game because it isn´t. But it´s surely time to stop, think and start to innovate.    … Expand
  47. claytastic
    Jan 25, 2015
    9
    This is one of the best games of the year in my opinion because it actually improves on Far Cry 3. That's probably extremely debatable, but I think it's true. Far Cry 3's story was really cliche, but 4's story is something I've never seen in a game, and that's because your character's goal isn't revenge or money. It's to scatter your mother's ashes. It also adds new weapons and vehiclesThis is one of the best games of the year in my opinion because it actually improves on Far Cry 3. That's probably extremely debatable, but I think it's true. Far Cry 3's story was really cliche, but 4's story is something I've never seen in a game, and that's because your character's goal isn't revenge or money. It's to scatter your mother's ashes. It also adds new weapons and vehicles like the crossbow, and (which is in a way a vehicle) elephants.And last but not least, the world is HUGE! And being able to use a gyrocopter to fly around it makes it even better. This game's slogan doesn't lie. Every second is a story.… Expand
  48. EzioA88
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2014 was an off year for gaming. Many high profile new IPs didn't live up to the hype with Watch Dogs and Titanfall disappointing with their lack of great innovation. Destiny fell short for many people as it wasn't the persistent, world building MMO imagined. Many games were dead on arrival due to their broken online components, as was the case with Driveclub and (for some people) Assassin's Creed: Unity. It's been hard to find a game of the year, with no true standout efforts like Grand Theft Auto V or The Last of Us. But Far Cry 4 is the one game of 2014 that has really stood out to me. The story is gripping, the gameplay almost perfect and the world massive and highly lifelike. It feels like a proper next gen effort and has somehow trumped the heights of the truly amazing third game.

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

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

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

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

    Far Cry 4 also includes a big map editor, a competitive horde like arena mode and PVP that casts players across two different sides. All of this is welcome and doesn't feel crammed in, but the massive singleplayer is where it's all at. GOTY'14!    … Expand
  49. ToFewViews
    Jan 30, 2015
    7
    If your looking for a break from the Standard FPS's Like CoD or Battlefield Far Cry is a great choice. It's packed full of fun and ridiculous stuff to do, from Hunting, Races, Assassination, Co-op and more! With this much stuff to do you will have hours upon hours of content to work your way through. There is also multiple endings as well so if you have enough free time you can see themIf your looking for a break from the Standard FPS's Like CoD or Battlefield Far Cry is a great choice. It's packed full of fun and ridiculous stuff to do, from Hunting, Races, Assassination, Co-op and more! With this much stuff to do you will have hours upon hours of content to work your way through. There is also multiple endings as well so if you have enough free time you can see them all. The story is somewhat creative in Far Cry 4 compared to it's predecessors with the ability to change the story arc with your dissensions. The amount of weapons to choose for your destruction is very diverse anything from Pistols,Snipers,Rockets,Grenade Launchers,Bows and even extremely powerfully "Signature" Weapons. The open world to Far Cry 4 is huge and it feels alive with Lots of Wildlife/Birds and Enemy solders driving around looking to be blown up.
    If your a fan of first person shooters in general or wide open world games you need to give Far Cry 4 a try, you may just end up spending hours on it.    … Expand
  50. foxmccloud
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    Far Cry 4 is the best entry in the series to date. You will never run out of things to do. The story line lets you choose two paths which can change the story line. You will find yourself playing this game time and time again. Its an open-world game that you can't stop playing until you completed everything. The main attractions of Far Cry 4 is hunting. You hunt various animals and sellFar Cry 4 is the best entry in the series to date. You will never run out of things to do. The story line lets you choose two paths which can change the story line. You will find yourself playing this game time and time again. Its an open-world game that you can't stop playing until you completed everything. The main attractions of Far Cry 4 is hunting. You hunt various animals and sell their skin for cash to buy new weapons or use the skin to craft an upgrade. I never wanted to stop hunting, it was that fun. I recommend it hardcore. This is a must-play game for Xbox One or PS4 owners. This game is seriously addicting and is one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  51. Confo
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    Its one of the best games of 2014, its doesn't innovate with gameplay when comparing with Far Cry 3, but its still a good gameplay. It has an interesting story and is a fun ride that everyone who wants just get fun from a video game needs.
  52. AbominationV
    Mar 16, 2015
    8
    Really good game, not quite on the level of Far Cry 3 but close enough, the new setting is fun with a couple of new animals added in and a couple of new gadgets like the grapple hook which at times can seem a bit restricted but still a nice touch, the graphics are really good with the scenery looking out standing though it does suck that you cannot go to the mountain areas by will but onlyReally good game, not quite on the level of Far Cry 3 but close enough, the new setting is fun with a couple of new animals added in and a couple of new gadgets like the grapple hook which at times can seem a bit restricted but still a nice touch, the graphics are really good with the scenery looking out standing though it does suck that you cannot go to the mountain areas by will but only with certain missions, there are a couple of nice characters with the most obvious one being Pagan Min, my only gripe about him being the fact that you don't see him that often but aside from a couple the characters really weren't that...likable, especially the so called "good guys", they just seemed rather bland. The story was alright nothing award winning but that was not expected, a nice touch was the ability to make certain decisions in the campaign which was pretty cool, the online portion of the game can be fun at times but nothing that'll keep people up all night playing it. Overall it's a good game and a must buy for fans of Far Cry 3.… Expand
  53. Tinagowtfay12
    Jun 23, 2020
    7
    Far Cry 4 is a fun experience, however, the story and antagonist are lacking. I crave another Vaas Montenegro from Far Cry 3. Game is pretty in scenery, but the story just didn't work for me compared to the previous Far Cry. Worth a try once, now that i'm sure the price has lowered.
  54. kooltrex
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    This game is phenomal. Normally Ubisoft pisses me off with games like watch dogs and assasins creed, but sometimes they come out with a game you cant help but love,for me that game is far cry 4! One of the best shooters ever! Graphics story and gameplay are all great. Highlty recommended.
  55. guigreg
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    Absolutely great! Story gives you change to change everything. Graphics are awesome. The map is awesome. The feeling... I cant say words to it. Story is LONG(20H was the main story and there is more sides), not as some crap game like nowadays. This is what a game should be. Best games for PS4: GTA5 and after that Far Cry 4. I really recommend it. THIS IS A GREAT GAME!
  56. Jordanrosser13
    Mar 2, 2015
    8
    I got this game when I purchased a PS4 and have logged in about 50 hours in the game and honestly, Far Cry 4 is far too similar to its predecessor to warrant a $60 price tag. However, that is not a bad draw back per say, the gameplay is smooth and competent, the graphics are stunning, (Thanks next gen) and the story is impressive if a bit bland. I wish it was just more fun though, theI got this game when I purchased a PS4 and have logged in about 50 hours in the game and honestly, Far Cry 4 is far too similar to its predecessor to warrant a $60 price tag. However, that is not a bad draw back per say, the gameplay is smooth and competent, the graphics are stunning, (Thanks next gen) and the story is impressive if a bit bland. I wish it was just more fun though, the shagri la sequences are amazing and creative but the rest of the game is so so and fetch quests. Not a bad game, but it's better than the money hungry games that have been coming out recently.… Expand
  57. Jollukka1
    Jun 29, 2015
    9
    Far Cry 4 is fast-based FPS -game, which has beutiful and exotic graphics. So much things to do, even though the story is short.
    This game is prove that Ubisoft doesn't give up with making AAA games. // 8.5 points
  58. DanishDan
    Nov 23, 2015
    8
    I really enjoyed this game, and although it took longer than I may have liked, it was still a satisfying and enjoyable game to game to play till the end.

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

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

    Lowlights: Steal missions when they don't go well, too much to do with many side missions that are really not that interesting.    … Expand
  59. AndyPatterson96
    Nov 24, 2014
    8
    Far Cry 4 offers more of the same liberating fun and a beautiful new landscape in which to have it. The Himalayan setting is gorgeous on the PS4, it is unfortunate however that it's filled with flat characters and mediocre story, and the sense of progression you feel as the protagonist goes from hapless tourist to resourceful warrior is absent this time around.
  60. tormentor55
    Mar 22, 2015
    8
    It's **** Far cry 3 in a better location and another awesome villain and an ok story. Plus there's 1-man helicopters, elephants and the himalayas. Don't forget the yetis. Buy this game.
  61. markymark1988
    Mar 18, 2015
    5
    I loved the previous Far Cry games but must confess I couldn't get into this one, felt the graphics where a huge let down plus the shooting wasn't great. I also didn't buy into the story which is the biggest turn off, I jst felt it was corny and similar to past iteration in the series.

    I have only spent approx. 1-2 hours playing it and I don't feel the urge to put the disc into my ps4    I loved the previous Far Cry games but must confess I couldn't get into this one, felt the graphics where a huge let down plus the shooting wasn't great. I also didn't buy into the story which is the biggest turn off, I jst felt it was corny and similar to past iteration in the series.

    I have only spent approx. 1-2 hours playing it and I don't feel the urge to put the disc into my ps4 to be honest.

    Forgettable game, if I had known what I do now then I wouldn't have bought the game.

    Wasn't terrible but no longe rmy cup of tea I guess.    … Expand
  62. Sergi
    Mar 23, 2015
    9
    Мне нравятся игры серии FarCry. Пусть у каждого своя любимая часть. Мне до выхода данной игры нравилась более всего 3 часть. Единственный недостаток которой я видел лишь в битве с боссами в галлюцинационном мире. Это раздражало немного. В данной - четвёртой части, это отчасти тоже сохранилось. Но благо лишь в одном моменте принудительно. Остальные же путешествия в мир галлюцинацийМне нравятся игры серии FarCry. Пусть у каждого своя любимая часть. Мне до выхода данной игры нравилась более всего 3 часть. Единственный недостаток которой я видел лишь в битве с боссами в галлюцинационном мире. Это раздражало немного. В данной - четвёртой части, это отчасти тоже сохранилось. Но благо лишь в одном моменте принудительно. Остальные же путешествия в мир галлюцинаций осуществляются по желанию игрока.

    Теперь ближе к делу. Карта стала больше. И заняться на ней больше чем стало - это разнообразные события (кармы), миссии компании, дополнительные миссии.
    Как всегда, экстравагантный главный злодей. Правда один он такой здесь. Остальные так себе. Но зато его с лихвой хватает.
    В целом, геймплей не изменился. Добавились некоторые нововведения. Кое-что упростили. Что только пошло на пользу. Ведь теперь не приходиться тратить доп.время или выделенную ячейку оружия на что-то стороннее.

    Сюжет как и в 3 части хороший. Но на мой взгляд, все-таки слабее. Введение моральных выборов ему добавило остроты. Игра стала интереснее в каком-то плане. Но вот мотивация ГГ не раскрыта так ярко, как в 3 части. Я бы даже сказал, она вообще не совсем понятна.
    Это то обстоятельство, которое сделало сюжет в данной части слабее третьей. В 3 части герой сначала спасал своих друзей, свою любимую. А потом, проникся чувствами и к предводительнице повстанцев. И здесь были понятны его мотивы. В четвёртой части этого нет. Ведь, по сути, по сюжету главный герой не борется за идею, он не одержим ей. Он приехал для другого. Он не проникся идеей сопротивления. Он даже толком и не понял, что происходит, пытался разобраться. Поэтому, с одной стороны сюжет стал интереснее из-за введения моральных выборов, из-за борьбы, из-за интриг, которые разворачиваются. А с другой, главный герой как бы стоит отдельно от этого. И не понятно что его мотивирует. Отсюда, не понятно его такое ярое стремление помогать именно повстанцам.
    В 3 части личные мотивы ГГ способствовали его вхождению и принятию стороны повстанцев. Они помогали ему, он им. А здесь не совсем понятно, почему он выбрал сторону именно повстанцев. Пейган Мин не показался таким отвратительным. И мне лично он импонировал больше в некоторых моментах, чем предводители повстанцев. Да и оказать помощь в исполнении миссии главного героя он также мог.
    В итоге, Аджай легко мог стать на сторону Пейгана. И на мой взгляд, необходимо было добавить именно данный выбор в начале игры.
    Введение романтической линии, могло бы разрешить проблему мотивации главного героя. Проникся Аджай чувствами к кому-то из повстанцев-женщин (Амите, например, или другой героине, которую можно было бы ввести, например, еще в автобусе, где её вместе с ним забирают и судьба ей становиться не известной, и он пытается разобраться в этом, спасти её и т.п.). Но не сложилось.

    Звуковое сопровождение в данной части мне понравилось больше. Оно более в тему, что ли, к определённому моменту. Игра стала более эмоционально насыщенной, включая и вследствие этого.

    Подводим итог. Геймплей, музыка на высоте. Они заслуживают 10 баллов. А вот сюжет, пусть и с моральными выборами стал, но подкачал. Отдельно за сюжет поставил только 7. И именно за моральные выборы. Не будь их, оценка была бы не выше 5.
    В итоге общая оценка 9.    … Expand
  63. skulltulainahat
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    Gameplay wise this is definitely a rehash of Far Cry 3. But because I enjoyed Far Cry 3 immensely, that doesn't really make it a bad thing. The gameplay was still enjoyable and the graphics are great, but my problems are with the story. The plot of Far Cry 4 pales in comparison to it's predecessor and isn't nearly as interesting to see unravel. Nonetheless, there is still a good deal ofGameplay wise this is definitely a rehash of Far Cry 3. But because I enjoyed Far Cry 3 immensely, that doesn't really make it a bad thing. The gameplay was still enjoyable and the graphics are great, but my problems are with the story. The plot of Far Cry 4 pales in comparison to it's predecessor and isn't nearly as interesting to see unravel. Nonetheless, there is still a good deal of fun to be had with Far Cry 4.… Expand
  64. Fair-Reviews
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    I will not give out 10's very often, but this game just falls short of earning it and I can't even explain why that is. It is the best FPS I've played and I've played a lot of them. Whether you're taking an out-post or saving a hostage, it's intense, and just challenging enough to get you hooked. The stealth is very well done and the weapon selection is great. The world is huge also, whichI will not give out 10's very often, but this game just falls short of earning it and I can't even explain why that is. It is the best FPS I've played and I've played a lot of them. Whether you're taking an out-post or saving a hostage, it's intense, and just challenging enough to get you hooked. The stealth is very well done and the weapon selection is great. The world is huge also, which is very pleasant when you find your self searching mountains for an entrance to a tomb to grab some treasure. Oh, I can't leave out the map editor. That is a great thing for this game and I believe more console games need it. You need to try custom outpost missions. They are a blast! I really don't have anything negative to say about this game.… Expand
  65. Kiesenberg
    Dec 12, 2014
    9
    It is most certainly more of the same, but I fail to see how that's a bad thing? I personally loved Far Cry 3, and so this latest instalment managed to keep me just as engaged as that game did, if not more so. Ubisoft haven't exactly had the best year in terms of broken releases, but Far Cry 4 plays well and I haven't encountered any horrendous bugs which have hindered gameplay. PutIt is most certainly more of the same, but I fail to see how that's a bad thing? I personally loved Far Cry 3, and so this latest instalment managed to keep me just as engaged as that game did, if not more so. Ubisoft haven't exactly had the best year in terms of broken releases, but Far Cry 4 plays well and I haven't encountered any horrendous bugs which have hindered gameplay. Put simply, if you enjoyed Far Cry 3 or open-world games in general, then this will no doubt provide you with hours upon hours of entertainment.… Expand
  66. MrJnight14
    Dec 13, 2014
    9
    I waited for this game to come out for around 3 months and when I first got my hands on it, I loved it. The graphics were amazing, the story was compelling and the game play in general was spectacular. The main campaign could have been longer but the addicting side-missions compensates for it.
  67. JohnKristofer
    May 23, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is a great game to play.It is fun and the graphics is surely amazing.The game play in this game is absolutely great.It is an excellent game to play if you have spare time.
  68. SeanVincent
    Nov 20, 2016
    8
    Beautiful & breathtaking graphics, open world with many things to do and look around .A video game full of the same game mechanics and game play that we know and love or hate but with a few extra new things.

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

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

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

    Far cry 4 is a good game and sure you will enjoy this.    … Expand
  69. vaughtex
    Jan 1, 2015
    6
    I played to the end, took about 20 hours with a few side quests here and there, but after about half of that time it did feel like I was playing for the sake of it. At times it was great fun,but it dragged. This sequel has less characterisation, less storyline, a more mundane setting. The gameplay core is fundamentally identical to its predecessor which isn't a bad thing by any means, butI played to the end, took about 20 hours with a few side quests here and there, but after about half of that time it did feel like I was playing for the sake of it. At times it was great fun,but it dragged. This sequel has less characterisation, less storyline, a more mundane setting. The gameplay core is fundamentally identical to its predecessor which isn't a bad thing by any means, but they need to perhaps change it up a bit for the next instalment. Far Cry 3 is a lot better, play that.… Expand
  70. Nukkekakkapissa
    Jan 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just awesome. The Graphics and gameplay is just perfect. SPOILER!! I like the mission were you need to defend the village from all soldiers and juggernauts and you need to be aware of all airstikes.… Expand
  71. DBPirate1129
    Feb 26, 2017
    9
    I am generally not a fan of first-person shooter games. Most of them are just trying to be a bit too edgy in my opinion. Far Cry 4 breaks away from that stereotype by giving exploration, story, involvement in the characters, and side missions a focus and not just mindless shooting without any real gameplay.

    By far my favorite part of Far Cry 4 is the open world. I sometimes didn't touch    I am generally not a fan of first-person shooter games. Most of them are just trying to be a bit too edgy in my opinion. Far Cry 4 breaks away from that stereotype by giving exploration, story, involvement in the characters, and side missions a focus and not just mindless shooting without any real gameplay.

    By far my favorite part of Far Cry 4 is the open world. I sometimes didn't touch the story for days and instead ran across Kyrat, taking down the Royal Army and just seeing what I could discover. I may not see the same locations or people every day and I may not get into the same situations. The amount of variety on display is simply staggering. It's fun to just mess around in the open world before returning to the mission-based narrative.

    That's not intended as a slight to the story. In fact, I found the story to be much better than Far Cry 3's cliché-driven, over the top drug fest. The protagonist, Ajay, is much more likable than Jason. I actually felt as if I was having an effect on Kyrat and its people. Far Cry 4's story was also much more my style--it is morally grey as opposed to 3's black and white story. Sometimes you may like the leaders of the Golden Path, sometimes you may prefer Pagan. I also really liked the choices dynamic where you decide whether or not you should side with Amita or Sabal. I wish that the writers took it one step further and allowed us to side with Pagan on some missions though. That would've been a real treat.

    I found the gameplay incredibly addicting. The map is simplistic and straightforward as opposed to games like AC: Unity or LEGO Force Awakens (a niche example, I know) where you are flooded with so many things that you don't even know where to start and you don't know what's happening. The sense of progression in the game is very well done as well. You always feel like you can get better. There's almost always skills and weapons out there that are better than what you have now.

    Far Cry 4 is a very, very good game. Though the gameplay is not changed much, the overall experience is a massive improvement over Far Cry 3. It simply cannot be argued.    … Expand
  72. riky181
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game. BUY IT! Fantastic story. there are a lot of different missions and different commands for enhancing your gaming experience. Also the graphics awesome.… Expand
  73. Tahampton25
    Apr 26, 2015
    5
    Why does Ubisoft keep putting unskippable cutscenes on the Far Cry games when NOBODY wants them. And some are 5 minutes long!! Such a waste of a good game. The game is actually awesome, when you can play that is. Please if there's a Far Cry 5, make it optional to watch the scenes. You do it for Assassin's Creed, why should this be any different
  74. CoSMiiCBLaST
    Jan 18, 2015
    9
    As someone who played this game so much that in 3 days I Platinumed it I need to get a few things off my chest...

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

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

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

    The multiplayer is terrible so don't bother except for the trophies.    … Expand
  75. skrill3d
    Jan 21, 2015
    10
    Awesome game. The stunning graphics, great story, and constant list of things you can do to change things up (races, hostage missions, karma, radio towers, outposts, etc) keep the game entertaining as hell. I couldn't put it down for several weeks.
  76. Shoshin
    Jan 24, 2015
    9
    I don't know what Ajay did before he came to the Kyrat, but he soon seems to become an elite commando capable of killing hundreds of men single-handedly. I have to assume, by how quickly he adapts to the killing, that he's a sociopath. I don't remember him voicing too much in the way of doubts or apprehension, I just remember him volunteering to assassinate people and take out whole campsI don't know what Ajay did before he came to the Kyrat, but he soon seems to become an elite commando capable of killing hundreds of men single-handedly. I have to assume, by how quickly he adapts to the killing, that he's a sociopath. I don't remember him voicing too much in the way of doubts or apprehension, I just remember him volunteering to assassinate people and take out whole camps about 10 minutes after being rescued.

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

    This game is a lot of fun. It jumps straight into the action and you immediately get a lot of freedom to roam about. The pace is set nicely with a lot of random encounters and a steady scattering of collectables, which helps to keep up the momentum whilst exploring the beautiful landscape. It also has the usual crazy type characters, and good humour. If you liked FarCry 3 you'll love 4.    … Expand
  77. Aizendj
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    Best game so far, Period. Nothing can be compared to the beauty and quality of this game. Only problem is that online game is not appreciate as it really should. otherwise, its a masterpiece.
  78. hjthrossell
    Feb 8, 2015
    9
    Great fun, storyline a bit dull and some missions can be frustrating, but I can forgive that from a game where I can attack an enemy base of the back of an elephant with a flamethrower.
  79. Ariarkyn
    Feb 9, 2015
    10
    A wonderful game, free to move anywhere, details above average, the feeling of freedom and at the same time of duress, under the hegemony of Pagan Min.
    A lot of things to do, beautiful landscapes, vehicles very well made, and guidance system greatly improved.
    Storyline, much better than that of the previous chapter. Hunting, liberation outposts, races and all the secondary objectives    A wonderful game, free to move anywhere, details above average, the feeling of freedom and at the same time of duress, under the hegemony of Pagan Min.
    A lot of things to do, beautiful landscapes, vehicles very well made, and guidance system greatly improved.
    Storyline, much better than that of the previous chapter.
    Hunting, liberation outposts, races and all the secondary objectives great fun and provide a very high total hours.
    Multiplayer very well done, but the most fascinating thing, for me, is the SHANG-RI-LA.
    Even if they had used that setting for the whole game, no one would have turned their noses. Beautiful.
    recommend this gioco..lo love and I loved it from the start.
    -A-    … Expand
  80. Faceless2015
    Feb 10, 2015
    9
    I put hours into this game and I could say I was pleased and I was ashamed. Really with a name and legacy of FAR CRY you THINK they will put some new stuff into it. NOPE, all you get is little here and there changes. But its not a bad game. The ps4 lived up to it's name by its beautiful graphics. I love the far cry franchise and I hope they stick around. But if they don't put effort intoI put hours into this game and I could say I was pleased and I was ashamed. Really with a name and legacy of FAR CRY you THINK they will put some new stuff into it. NOPE, all you get is little here and there changes. But its not a bad game. The ps4 lived up to it's name by its beautiful graphics. I love the far cry franchise and I hope they stick around. But if they don't put effort into new stuff and ideas you will end up like another call of duty. Please to all the gamers. Change, do things no one ever did.… Expand
  81. cropcord
    Feb 9, 2015
    6
    It is hard for me to understand the love for this game. I bought it, and went home excited. Upon starting the game, I felt as if I was playing Fc3 Dlc. This was a huge waste of money for me. I did not want to keep playing the same game
    However, I have to give it a decent score, just because it is not terrible. It is just basically a port
  82. GondorianDotCom
    Feb 15, 2015
    9
    Fantastic! I love riding an elephant into battle, holding my recurve bow with an explosive arrow ready to go, or throwing knives to chuck. If this had just a bit more depth to give some emotional tie to the character whose eyes you are looking out of, I'd score it 10, but it really is still a joy to play.
  83. Oijman
    Feb 16, 2015
    9
    Really impressive looking game with a nice atmosphere! There is plenty to do and the gameplay is a lot of fun! Best game I played since I got my PS4!
  84. TooNgames
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    If you liked Far Cry 3 you will love this. The gameplay is similar, the story is different, the graphics are awesome, the villain is awesome. I enjoyed both games but I liked Pagan more than Vaas personally.
  85. J_R_Taylor
    Feb 19, 2015
    6
    While Far Cry 4 certainly looks great, I feel like it is let down by the fact that it is just a copy and paste of Far Cry 3. Both games are certainly fun but they fall into the Ubisoft trap of being filled with clutter to give the illusion that the game is longer than it is.

    The actual story isn't particularly interesting, the characters are all terrible with the exception of Pagan Min    While Far Cry 4 certainly looks great, I feel like it is let down by the fact that it is just a copy and paste of Far Cry 3. Both games are certainly fun but they fall into the Ubisoft trap of being filled with clutter to give the illusion that the game is longer than it is.

    The actual story isn't particularly interesting, the characters are all terrible with the exception of Pagan Min and if you're going to try to 100% the game then it will be a chore. The addition of eagles is also a terrible idea since they are one of the most annoying things I have encountered in a video game.

    Co-op is fun but I found it to be unreliable, I frequently lost connection to my partner even though multiplayer works flawlessly with other games.

    Overall I would say that it's not a bad game but it's not particularly good either, if you enjoyed Far Cry 3, you will enjoy this since they're basically the same game.    … Expand
  86. milero91
    May 5, 2015
    6
    The first few hours spent on this game were awesome, I had so much fun in the beautiful open world hunting and completing a few missions....

    BUT I have no desire to play this game. I have plenty of time on my hands, and often scroll through my game list deciding what to play but this never makes the cut. I can't quite put my finger on why this game leaves me not wanting to play it    The first few hours spent on this game were awesome, I had so much fun in the beautiful open world hunting and completing a few missions....

    BUT

    I have no desire to play this game. I have plenty of time on my hands, and often scroll through my game list deciding what to play but this never makes the cut. I can't quite put my finger on why this game leaves me not wanting to play it but I know a few others who feel the same. It just feels like it's missing something...maybe a rather dull,captivating story or maybe just because other games in my list are better?    … Expand
  87. Numelon
    Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This game is just another complete rip-off of angry birds. The game itself is exactly the same except the graphics quality is much lower and the gameplay is significantly less user friendly.
  88. tsakiym
    May 11, 2015
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. nice game. awful story. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it....… Expand
  89. idanidan123
    Apr 22, 2015
    8
    The game overall is fantastic, the only reason I gave it 8/10 is because when it's getting dark and you're trying to escape a forest with a car- it's pretty much the hardest thing to do in the game.
    That's the only issue I got with the game. Besides that, awesome graphics, great gameplay, stunning animals and landscapes, and compelling story :)
  90. Lutece
    Mar 2, 2015
    9
    I really, REALLY love this game! Love the characters, the story, graphics, game-play, and the choices really make you think. The co-op is a lot of fun to play with a friend. I just wish we knew more about Ishwari.
  91. Davidscj
    Aug 2, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is a great game as it truly is pure fun. Where Far Cry 4 fails is where 3 succeeded: in its surprise. While 3's level of quality came out of nowhere, 4 just feels more of the same. That is not to say it is bad, in fact it is probably a better game than 3 as it creates a bigger, more interesting and beautiful world.

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

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

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

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

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

    On a performance level the game is pretty faultless. the only annoyance was se failed respawns and often respawnng far away from where the death took part back to the last camp. This is a great and extremely fun game that just didn't really surprise or raise the bar enough from the previous entry.    … Expand
  92. Allion
    Jul 23, 2015
    8
    Great game. It improves on the core gameplay mechanics from Far Cry 3, so in a technical sense, Far Cry 4 is better. Story wise, it was good, there were a few cliche moments, and they tried to incorporate another psychotic villain in this one. There is a lot of variety in the missions, and this sandbox environment gives you a lot to play with. Some may say its like Far Cry 3, and what IGreat game. It improves on the core gameplay mechanics from Far Cry 3, so in a technical sense, Far Cry 4 is better. Story wise, it was good, there were a few cliche moments, and they tried to incorporate another psychotic villain in this one. There is a lot of variety in the missions, and this sandbox environment gives you a lot to play with. Some may say its like Far Cry 3, and what I say to that is: yes, it is, it's a sequel, but that's not a bad thing. They threw in a few new mechanics that were just enough to keep it fresh and interesting, while being a familiar experience to those who played Far Cry 3. I give this a light 8/10, and I hope they mix up the Far Cry formula for the next installment.… Expand
  93. Tonka13
    Mar 9, 2015
    5
    I like games where you run around and shoot things. That's why I loved the COD and Splinter Cell series. However this game is .. well, just running around and shooting or slashing things.

    Yes the scenery is great but honestly I think I saw better on my XBox 360. However in terms of playability I'm not convinced with this one. You run around, back and forth, collecting things and    I like games where you run around and shoot things. That's why I loved the COD and Splinter Cell series. However this game is .. well, just running around and shooting or slashing things.

    Yes the scenery is great but honestly I think I saw better on my XBox 360. However in terms of playability I'm not convinced with this one. You run around, back and forth, collecting things and running into people who have maybe half a dozen words to say then run back again. What's the point? Where's the interest?

    I wish I knew why this game has rated so well among the critics.    … Expand
  94. TheChronicle
    Mar 21, 2015
    8
    The Game Is just beautiful. Ubisoft really outdone themselves this time. Graphically its perfect ,but the storyline is interesting and the characters are very interesting to,but it has major plot holes and charcters really didn't feel part of the story. Overall its has good upgrade system and amazing multiplayer with no server issues. Coop is a blast and good feature added to the far cryThe Game Is just beautiful. Ubisoft really outdone themselves this time. Graphically its perfect ,but the storyline is interesting and the characters are very interesting to,but it has major plot holes and charcters really didn't feel part of the story. Overall its has good upgrade system and amazing multiplayer with no server issues. Coop is a blast and good feature added to the far cry expierence . Overall it's a must buy to far cry fans and to most gamers' out there.… Expand
  95. ElektroDragon
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    Brilliant game.... visually stunning and tons of fun. Big improvement over Far Cry 3 and good multiplayer too. The worst part is the radio announcer who comes on way too often, swears too much, and is too vile, making the game almost impossible to play with kids around. On the bright side, this game stops insulting you for being an American, as it does away will all the hidden japeBrilliant game.... visually stunning and tons of fun. Big improvement over Far Cry 3 and good multiplayer too. The worst part is the radio announcer who comes on way too often, swears too much, and is too vile, making the game almost impossible to play with kids around. On the bright side, this game stops insulting you for being an American, as it does away will all the hidden jape comments from Far Cry 3.… Expand
  96. Vapor96
    Mar 23, 2015
    9
    What a great game. The gameplay is great, the scenery is amazingly beautiful, there's so much to do that you'll be playing this for countless hours and the hunting is exhilarating. I can't describe the feeling I get when I stalk a black bear in the woods at night... or it stalks me. I love this game.
  97. daiksa
    Mar 23, 2015
    5
    Far Cr 4 is Farc Cry 3 with a weaker story. The gameplay is the same. It's a different island. I don't think this game deserves the high praise it has gotten. It's a very good game if you haven't played FC3.
  98. Termin8ter
    Feb 9, 2016
    5
    Far Cry 4 has nice graphics,(only on PS4 and Xbox One) but that's all that Far Cry 4 has going for it. Apart from that, FC4 is a blatant rip-off of FC3. The story is just like Far Cry 3, except dumbed down and much less interesting and compelling. The gameplay is exactly the same, except for the world you're in. And the villain is just a plain Vaas wannabe. Don't buy this game, buy FC3, orFar Cry 4 has nice graphics,(only on PS4 and Xbox One) but that's all that Far Cry 4 has going for it. Apart from that, FC4 is a blatant rip-off of FC3. The story is just like Far Cry 3, except dumbed down and much less interesting and compelling. The gameplay is exactly the same, except for the world you're in. And the villain is just a plain Vaas wannabe. Don't buy this game, buy FC3, or wait until Primal comes out and buy that.… Expand
  99. MattJames86
    Mar 31, 2015
    8
    Although it sticks too closely to the Far Cry 3 Formula, Far Cry 4 is a welcoming entry to the Franchise and whats missing in story it makes up for in the open world gameplay which is more breathtaking and even more fun and varied than 3 (riding Elephants is a lot more fun than you'd think) , the story and lack of originality hold it back from being great game or even as great as Far Cry 3.
  100. Basquilly
    Feb 10, 2016
    9
    Admittedly my opinion of this game might be slightly skewed as I have a hard-on for Indo-Himalayan culture, but I thoroughly enjoyed this game. The only let down was a slightly generic story. Yes it was almost identical to Far Cry 3 in gameplay and functionality, but if it ain't broke, why fix it?
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#17 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#9 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Eurogamer Poland
    Jan 14, 2015
    80
    For enthusiast of pure fun and open world shooting. Everything's in its right place and perfectly arranged, with added bonus of cooperative adventures.
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  2. Arcade Sushi
    Jan 13, 2015
    90
    An overwhelming adventure full of violence, warring factions, exploration and the craziest badgers you’ll ever see.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    90
    A wild and varied sandbox shooter that dazzles with sublime scenery and delights with a thriving animal ecosystem. Frosty fun guaranteed. [Jan 2015, p.75]
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