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  1. Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This is truly the last great Far Cry experience since Far Cry 6. I love this game so much that I bought all the rest of the far cries and played them with love. It was the way the story was depicted that made me care so much. The fact that I am a new sheriff trying to take back a town that was taken over bunch of crazy psychopath was more than enough of a reason for me to get sucked intoThis is truly the last great Far Cry experience since Far Cry 6. I love this game so much that I bought all the rest of the far cries and played them with love. It was the way the story was depicted that made me care so much. The fact that I am a new sheriff trying to take back a town that was taken over bunch of crazy psychopath was more than enough of a reason for me to get sucked into the world of Far Cry 5. Stumbling across side missions felt very natural as well as the crazy random things that will happen on the way to the mission is what made me feel the most immersed in Far Cry 5 out of all of them. It was like as if they perfected their formula before they started listening to everybody else. It is by far one of the greatest videogame experiences I have ever had and is the reason why I still play video games today I have not found a video game experience quite like Far Cry 5 Expand
  2. Oct 7, 2022
    10
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  3. Oct 7, 2022
    10
    This game is great. The cooperative factor to the game allows for great fun as I did indeed play through the game a total of 3 times. The first time was with a friend but the buddy system in the game does not make you feel lonely.
  4. Nov 8, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Second best FC after FC 3. Fantastic world, superb mechanics, great adventure. Must have !
  5. Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This game has got to be the best Ubisoft game ever! The story is so cool, I really loved the characters and the pets…But the missions, they are awesome! I had so much fun beating this game and I don’t think I even got bored a second…Must play from me!
  6. Jul 30, 2023
    10
    Only youuuuu, i love this game us just perfect great story, gameplay, graphics and characters and the stealth is just perfect
  7. Apr 23, 2018
    9
    A thoroughly great game that I enjoyed. An open world game, set in an suburban area, a "forestry area", and an mountain area. Gameplay consists of a fps that has you taking on story missions, side missions, optional side objectives to progress the story. There are three regions, each objective you finish gives you points, when you get all the points needed, you face the boss for each ofA thoroughly great game that I enjoyed. An open world game, set in an suburban area, a "forestry area", and an mountain area. Gameplay consists of a fps that has you taking on story missions, side missions, optional side objectives to progress the story. There are three regions, each objective you finish gives you points, when you get all the points needed, you face the boss for each of the three regions, and then a showdown with the main villain. What I loved about the game was that the majority of the story and side missions were fun and diverse, none seem overly similar to each other. Be warned though, the majority of the missions are also kitchen sink missions that you can find in other open world games, just with a far cry twist. I also loved the side activities, bar the outposts. The prepper stash and dixon challenges were amazing and a blast; driving and flying was simple and satisfying. The npcs for hire (that fights beside you) was also a good addition to this franchise imo. The stuff I found just ok was the minimalist story approach this game took, it's in interesting theme but story was almost non-existant. I also was also semi-disappointed hunting was almost non-essential this iteration.The bad of this game was the lack of weapon variety, lack of enemy variety (also copy and paste enemy soldiers), questionable a.i, and in my opinion lets just say there is a part of the game that made me go wtf. To end, a great game that isn't going to blow anyone over, but it has amazing side content, and a game I can recommend to anyone looking for a good open world game, but maybe not for those burn-tout by farcry. Expand
  8. May 18, 2018
    9
    Very good game. Story is not really good and game can make you very upset auto starting main missions in bad time. But, with a lot of missions, side missions, weapons and vehicles game is extremely fun to play which is exactly what we expected form it!
  9. Apr 2, 2018
    9
    Fantastic game! Can't understand the issue people have with micro-transactions, haven't even considered using them, I'm too busy fishing! Fishing in itself is better than most fishing games...

    Great characters, exceptional animation of voice acting which is also excellent. Really immersive. The combat is the best it's been. Stealth or full on battles, play how you like. Great
    Fantastic game! Can't understand the issue people have with micro-transactions, haven't even considered using them, I'm too busy fishing! Fishing in itself is better than most fishing games...

    Great characters, exceptional animation of voice acting which is also excellent. Really immersive.

    The combat is the best it's been. Stealth or full on battles, play how you like.

    Great story. Some may not like it as it pokes at a few politicians, but hey, it's a game and it's blooming great fun so why so serious, people?

    All of my annoyances in the last game have gone. Climbing is better and there are less impassable 3 foot high rocks than ever :)

    Best Far Cry yet, having a blast!
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  10. Mar 27, 2018
    9
    Ok, so the story is meh and the characters are a bit uneven, but the actual gameplay itself is simply fantastic. The way the side content unfolds in the game world and the variety of missions in the main campaign is top notch. Although the weapon variety could be better, the gunplay and combat are as good as they have ever been in the series.

    If you're looking for some deep
    Ok, so the story is meh and the characters are a bit uneven, but the actual gameplay itself is simply fantastic. The way the side content unfolds in the game world and the variety of missions in the main campaign is top notch. Although the weapon variety could be better, the gunplay and combat are as good as they have ever been in the series.

    If you're looking for some deep philosophical engagement then you aren't going to find it here. However, if you just want a spectacular open world with loads of interesting content then you're in luck.

    I haven't had a chance to really check out the coop or arcade mode, but from poking around a bit they both appear to be meaty additions that will add some more longevity to the title.
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  11. Oct 2, 2018
    9
    Although it can be hard to get to grips with the shooting at first, it is absolutely worth persevering with. Its a gorgeous game that just keeps on delivering. Great side quests, great world, great characters. Very delighted with the purchase
  12. Apr 9, 2018
    9
    The game is amazing! Having played all the previous FC games (and having disliked all but FC4), they took every good idea from the previous games, and expounded upon them. Beautiful world, smooth gameplay, and just the right amount of quirkiness so you know the game isn't taking itself too seriously. Its in my top 10 for PS4.
  13. Apr 12, 2018
    9
    Usually, I like 'serious' games with realistic physics and deep character and story webs. This game gives you none of that, but regardless it has been one of my fav games. The story is pretty disturbing, and yes, quite political, but grasps the current zeitgeist well. This is a US-based story and is deeply immersed in the American rural culture and folk themes. Playability-wise, it isUsually, I like 'serious' games with realistic physics and deep character and story webs. This game gives you none of that, but regardless it has been one of my fav games. The story is pretty disturbing, and yes, quite political, but grasps the current zeitgeist well. This is a US-based story and is deeply immersed in the American rural culture and folk themes. Playability-wise, it is quite captivating, immersive and replayable. Blowing up stuff and combat is quite enjoyable too. A.I. is not very clever, but that doesn't really matter. Overall, this was one of the most enjoyable games I've played this year. Many of its imperfections are in fact unimportant. The overall feel and aftertaste of this game are quite satisfying. Expand
  14. Apr 11, 2018
    9
    If you want more of the Far Cry you've come to love, FC5 delivers that mechanic in its largest world to date; with more content than ever to explore. If you're a fan of the series, you're going to have a blast.

    If you expect gameplay evolution that ventures outward from what's made this series a success, or if you want a bold story that would alienate half of the gaming world, this
    If you want more of the Far Cry you've come to love, FC5 delivers that mechanic in its largest world to date; with more content than ever to explore. If you're a fan of the series, you're going to have a blast.

    If you expect gameplay evolution that ventures outward from what's made this series a success, or if you want a bold story that would alienate half of the gaming world, this ain't it. That doesn't mean that it's a failure, or deserving of negative reviews by those with expectations of something that breaks all barriers.

    This is a premium game in a series that didn't break from expectations and more importantly didn't over-promise, which in this age is what I consider the most important thing of all.
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  15. Apr 12, 2018
    9
    There are a lot of things I could pick over in Far Cry 5, random assets not quite placed in the game world properly or AI NPCs doing odd things or perhaps just criticise Ubisoft for recycling a lot of assets from other games but that wouldn't be fair because this just may be the best Ubisoft game and certainly the best Far Cry game that I have played. Ubisoft Games seem to all be stickingThere are a lot of things I could pick over in Far Cry 5, random assets not quite placed in the game world properly or AI NPCs doing odd things or perhaps just criticise Ubisoft for recycling a lot of assets from other games but that wouldn't be fair because this just may be the best Ubisoft game and certainly the best Far Cry game that I have played. Ubisoft Games seem to all be sticking to a very strict formula these days. Whether you're playing Assassins Creed Origins, Far Cry 5 and it will probably be the same for The Crew 2 when it arrives, there's always a sense of familiarity about Ubisoft titles, more so today than years past. Leaps forward have been more controlled but there has been a refinement which has delivered vast game worlds packed with content and in the case of Assassins Creed Origins and Far Cry 5, compelling stories.

    Far Cry 5 takes us to Montana and we play the part of the rookie deputy, part of a task force sent into the fictional Hope County to arrest the games bad guy Joseph Seed AKA The Father. Joseph Seed is flanked by his faithful companions and Lieutenants whom you must defeat. My personal favourite is faith but the others are likeable foes. John Seed reminds me a bit of Ryan Reynolds . The story starts off tense with the utter madness of the game being mixed in between the story line. I Enjoyed the plot and thought it was written well and well acted by the voice actors there's nothing that really stands out for me though and for that reason I can't see Far Cry 5 being remembered for it's story alone.

    Luckily Far Cry 5 has an awful lot of other things going for it. The game world is beautiful and full to the brim of content. Ubisoft have done a great job recreating rural Montana and it's really surprising to see how beautiful the game looks on even the original Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Ubisoft have clearly put in a lot of work with the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X versions of the game with the latter managing to output at native 4k although both versions give stunning crisp visuals. Even the PC version has had a lot of attention with the game looking stunning and running very smoothly.

    As with most Ubisoft games Far Cry 5 offers you the chance to focus on story missions but you'll often find yourself getting distracted by one of the many side missions you can encounter along the way. The random encounters with NPCs and wildlife offer perhaps the most humorous moments though. One minute you'll be merrily navigating your way through the game and the next something bizarre and funny will unfold in front of you. The ragdoll system also provides many laughs and not once have I found myself getting frustrated or bored.

    There's plenty of customisation for both weapons and your character and whilst there are micro-transactions in the game I've not found myself tempted or manipulated into purchasing anything. There are plenty of vehicles at your disposal and if you want to take a break from the madness of the game there's other activities to do too like swooping down hill sides in your wing-suit or perhaps my favourite in game pass time fishing. If you want to try something a bit more radical then there's always the Far Cry 5 Arcade mode to sink your teeth in too. Players can create their own maps and challenges that can be downloaded and played by others and this game mode will give you plenty of replayability and unadulterd fun.

    Movement and gunplay is nice and sharp with decent difficulty scaling. The AI could be improved but their sometime stupid and random actions can often lead to some truly memorable and funny moments. All in all I have to say that Far Cry 5 is the best game I've played this year so far. It's not perfect and there's plenty that could be done better but there's just so much that's been refined and Ubisoft have created a game that is just so much fun to play. I have no idea where the series is going to go after this but with Far Cry 5 Ubisoft have really raised the bar. This is a game that deserves a place in your collection.
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  16. May 31, 2019
    9
    While not in the ranks of Witcher 3 and similar open world juggernauts, it is a very entertaining experience with plenty of do and the things to do are also worthwhile. Exploring and finding a cabin with a note from the previous inhabitants is a surprisingly rewarding experience. The writing id also pretty tight ovrrall.
  17. Mar 27, 2018
    9
    Since Far Cry 3 I've been a huge fan of the series. With Far Cry 4, you basically got another FC3 in a different setting and even Primal was a nice spin off, but the series was slowly losing focus. With Far Cry 5, the game reboots some different core aspects and adapts it to the current setting.

    The game is set in 2017 in a fictional town somewhere in Montana. As always, you have to
    Since Far Cry 3 I've been a huge fan of the series. With Far Cry 4, you basically got another FC3 in a different setting and even Primal was a nice spin off, but the series was slowly losing focus. With Far Cry 5, the game reboots some different core aspects and adapts it to the current setting.

    The game is set in 2017 in a fictional town somewhere in Montana. As always, you have to liberate territories, capture outposts and hunt the big bad guys. There are some key changes in FC5:

    - No more crafting utility belts or pouches. Instead, you have challenges. For every challenge you gain skill points, which can be spent for an additional weapon slot or new moves. The only thing you can craft are temporary boosts. Unlike in Primal, the skilltree is meaningful and thought through.

    - Money is more important than everything else in this game. For completing quests and looting places or bunkers, you gain money which can be spent on weapons, weapon upgrades, clothing, cars, boats, helicopters and even airplanes - most of them are very expensive. A lot of those can be unlocked through missions though, so don't spend all your money on them..

    - Hunting still is a thing, not that much important as in the previous games, but you need to hunt for good money.

    - There are plenty of fishing spots, with different fish to catch, which can be sold for additional cash.

    - You begin with an empty map, so you have to start from scratch. You either uncover it through exploring, or by collecting minimaps which show the location of different animals, collectibles or fishing spots.

    - You have a lot of sidequests you get from people around the world.

    - There are 9 main companions who will help you throughout the game, but you also have an additional slot for random people you can hire. Every one of them is specialized on one specific weapon type and gives you two additional perks.

    - There is no pay to win. Microtransactions, yes, but only cosmetics. You can buy the ingame currency for faster progress, but you won't need it ever.

    - Theres a new mode called "Arcade", where players can play solo or coop on mostly user generated maps. It also comes with a map editor which can be challenging at first, but has a lot to offer for creative minds. Ubi promised constant updates to improve the objects. Arcade is bound to your campaign, so every skill you unlocked, can be used in arcade.

    Its a lot of fun exploring hope county with your companions, different vehicles and weapons. Shooting and driving is very smooth. The only thing that bugs me a bit is the stupid and predictable KI. Even your followers tend to illogical decisions, so hopefully ubi will patch that.

    Another thing thats really annoying is coop. You have to play with someone from your friendslist. There is no joining random coop sessions.
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  18. Apr 9, 2018
    9
    The best advice I can give you about this is: get the Gold edition, not sure about the 3 DLCs if they're going to be any good however, given Ubisoft DLC history its not that bad BUT you get Farcry 3 classic edition if you're on console and full edition for PC and Farcry 3 is perhaps one of the best games ever made re-mastered fir the 8th generation. Farcry 5 is very good, the story is fullThe best advice I can give you about this is: get the Gold edition, not sure about the 3 DLCs if they're going to be any good however, given Ubisoft DLC history its not that bad BUT you get Farcry 3 classic edition if you're on console and full edition for PC and Farcry 3 is perhaps one of the best games ever made re-mastered fir the 8th generation. Farcry 5 is very good, the story is full of twists and dramas, side missions are mostly very good too. The couple of points I took against the game are, the medium level of difficulty is way too easy in the first few hours of the campaign and the inclusion of microtrsanctions apart from that brilliant game. Expand
  19. Apr 19, 2018
    9
    + heaps of missions, side missions
    + loved the introduction to the game
    + puzzles for loot is incredibly fun and creative + interesting villains (Faith and Joseph being the best) + story is great + graphics are beautiful + vehicles are fine to use, guns feel redefined - not exactly a fresh start for the series. Would recommend if you still love the series or a new comer, but
    + heaps of missions, side missions
    + loved the introduction to the game
    + puzzles for loot is incredibly fun and creative
    + interesting villains (Faith and Joseph being the best)
    + story is great
    + graphics are beautiful
    + vehicles are fine to use, guns feel redefined

    - not exactly a fresh start for the series. Would recommend if you still love the series or a new comer,
    but wouldn't if you have become sick of the series.
    - enemies can be REALLY overwhelming at times. I had an annoying bear come up to attack me which caught the attention of other enemies when I was trying to be sneaky. Then there were reinforcements called ._.

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    Other then 2 cons this is an excellent game. Good job Ubisoft.
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  20. Apr 9, 2018
    9
    Far Cry 5 continues the tradition of Far Cry games taking everything the previous game did, improving enough on everything and adding a bunch of new features to make it feel new and refreshing. The story, simple as it may be, is engaging enough to keep players hooked and as always, the villains are written and voiced extremely well. The Graphics (on PC, no idea about console) lookFar Cry 5 continues the tradition of Far Cry games taking everything the previous game did, improving enough on everything and adding a bunch of new features to make it feel new and refreshing. The story, simple as it may be, is engaging enough to keep players hooked and as always, the villains are written and voiced extremely well. The Graphics (on PC, no idea about console) look spectacular and the vast open world is fun to explore. The gameplay also feels faster and more precise than in previous games. The new gameplay additions seem small on paper (leaning out of cars, planes, AI companions, Prepper Stashes) but are fun to discover and make the game feel new and interesting. Coop is definitely the best part of this game though! Unlike Far Cry 4 this game allows you to play literally everything with a coop partner. Connecting is easy and quick and the fun-factor increases immeasurably once you have teamed up to take on the cult.

    About all the political controversy: I think the decision to make this game deliberately unpolitical was a good decision. Tying it into current political events would inseparably connect this game to 2018 and make it feel quite dated in the future. (Apart from the fact that it would feel a bit rich for the developers to take a stance on gun violence after you just mowed down 50 guys with a machine gun)
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  21. Apr 21, 2018
    9
    This Far Cry is hands down one of the best in the series, I hated far cry 4 so i was very hesitant to get this. It turned out to be a marvel the vast open world and mechanics made playing this extremely enjoyable. Only thing i didn't like was the force capture when you reach certain milestones in terms of resistance points, there were times i was metres away from another mission only toThis Far Cry is hands down one of the best in the series, I hated far cry 4 so i was very hesitant to get this. It turned out to be a marvel the vast open world and mechanics made playing this extremely enjoyable. Only thing i didn't like was the force capture when you reach certain milestones in terms of resistance points, there were times i was metres away from another mission only to be forcibly pulled to Jacob irritating haunted house murder spree. Expand
  22. Apr 3, 2018
    9
    This was a great improvement from the last two releases. The game looks gorgeous and alive. Gameplay is great as always, story is chilling, haunting. Far Cry 4 was a great game to, but it was too similar to Far Cry 3 and diddn't take enough risks. I gotta say, out of all the Far Cry villains, I fear Joseph Seed the most. Because there is something so realistic about him. Kudos to Greg BrykThis was a great improvement from the last two releases. The game looks gorgeous and alive. Gameplay is great as always, story is chilling, haunting. Far Cry 4 was a great game to, but it was too similar to Far Cry 3 and diddn't take enough risks. I gotta say, out of all the Far Cry villains, I fear Joseph Seed the most. Because there is something so realistic about him. Kudos to Greg Bryk for his amazing performance. The other villains are great too. Overall, excellent game. 9/10 Expand
  23. Apr 17, 2018
    9
    It is a dynamic game, you always have something to do, but what actually I like is how they propose this madness in a way you get scary to think it could become true some day. I think the characters are regular not bad made. For my the difference of how you move and the liberty to choose any ally for some mission makes any mission different, you can go destroying and with Bear killingIt is a dynamic game, you always have something to do, but what actually I like is how they propose this madness in a way you get scary to think it could become true some day. I think the characters are regular not bad made. For my the difference of how you move and the liberty to choose any ally for some mission makes any mission different, you can go destroying and with Bear killing everyone or you can go stealth with your puma, it gives both option for me makes fun and not boring to play. Expand
  24. Sep 18, 2018
    9
    Great fun and open world. I enjoyed the story and gameplay. But it was short.
  25. Mar 27, 2018
    9
    i dont understand how people are saying its the same as the last installment????????? really??????? then you obviously didnt play the game!!
  26. Mar 27, 2018
    9
    This is my first Far Cry game. Just a little over 5 hours into the game last night and man do I love it. The game setting is what got me interested and boy does it not disappointing. "Father" (Joseph Seed) is one amazing character. Only thing I cant stand is the inventory wheel and the fact there is no mini map. Mainly the inventory wheel sucks lol. Will give a full review and finalThis is my first Far Cry game. Just a little over 5 hours into the game last night and man do I love it. The game setting is what got me interested and boy does it not disappointing. "Father" (Joseph Seed) is one amazing character. Only thing I cant stand is the inventory wheel and the fact there is no mini map. Mainly the inventory wheel sucks lol. Will give a full review and final rating once I finish the game. Expand
  27. Mar 29, 2018
    9
    do you watch action movies for the plot? if yes, then your missing the point. action movies are based on a formula and so is Far Cry, and that is NOT a bad thing. first and foremost, i want to have fun when i have a chance to game and that's exactly what i'm getting from FC5. So i'm absolutely loving this game, exploration is far more rewarding in this game, and all the great chaos thatdo you watch action movies for the plot? if yes, then your missing the point. action movies are based on a formula and so is Far Cry, and that is NOT a bad thing. first and foremost, i want to have fun when i have a chance to game and that's exactly what i'm getting from FC5. So i'm absolutely loving this game, exploration is far more rewarding in this game, and all the great chaos that come with the series is here. i would say there are bits of many Ubisoft games here, but its all bits i enjoy and they make for a genuinely fun time when i have a chance to play for 20 min or five hours.
    looking to have fun playing a video game? this is a great choice
    looking for too much plot and over developed characters go play a JRPG
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  28. Mar 27, 2018
    9
    Great graphics and an interesting story. The map is absolutely huge which is nice and the open world let's you play and explore the game at your own pace. Overall, it's a great game. A must buy in my opinion especially if you enjoyed other entries in the Far Cry series.
  29. Mar 27, 2018
    9
    Absolutely love the game. Maybe one of the best far cry games I've ever played.
  30. Mar 28, 2018
    9
    Ive played every far cry and dont get the mixed reviews for this. I went into this thinking id be bored of the formula because i got bored with primal more than halfway through due to repetition. This game has changed enough things and plays out so differently then other games that it doesnt bore me. You can take things on in whatever order you want and that feels incredibly organic andIve played every far cry and dont get the mixed reviews for this. I went into this thinking id be bored of the formula because i got bored with primal more than halfway through due to repetition. This game has changed enough things and plays out so differently then other games that it doesnt bore me. You can take things on in whatever order you want and that feels incredibly organic and fun. Graphics and gameplay are tight and atmosphere on point. The flaws are the AI, bugs and overall story. Im honestly not bothered by bugs or dumb AI as much as others but i see how it could bother some and tbh i like the story and characters so far. Crazy cult horror movies are some of my fav so this story really interests me. The characters are interesting and they help set a great tone. Overall this is becoming my fav of the series and i recommend to anyone 9/10. Expand
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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 83
  2. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Jun 6, 2018
    80
    This fresh take on the Far Cry franchise is clearly visible content-wise, but a tad more discrete on the style. If you're not bothered by the slightly repetitive formula, you'll enjoy the many strengths of this episode.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 21, 2018
    80
    A mostly excellent sandbox that delights with its gorgeous world, breadth of activities, and stellar shootouts. It can be a bit grindy, mind.[June 2018, p.93]
  3. May 7, 2018
    85
    Far Cry 5 established itself as one of the best in the series, The game features some gorgeous scenery, an engaging story and the overall story is great fun and the theme is very realistic. The game mixes up the missions so it doesn't get repetitive halfway through the game. Far Cry 5 is a great entry to the series for newbies and veterans alike.