Far Cry 5

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7.0

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  1. Doggokanjiz
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    loved far cry 3 and 4, not sure why bit this game lost my interest very quickly, the story seemed good but it became very overwhelming very quickly and I couldnt be bothered to go beyond about 8 hours gameplay. glad I bought it for £10
  2. powermaxlevel
    Jul 10, 2020
    7
    Decent enough game. Gameplay wise it is good, story wise...could have been better. Many of FC 5's theme's are a bit cringe and lame, such as the "angels" (pretty much zombies) and the boss battles left a lot to be desired. Many parts of the game were down right irritating. Even on the + difficult setting the game was a breeze given all the help from allies and over powered weapons and concoctions.
  3. OJ96
    Jul 3, 2020
    5
    Distorted Story
    Protagonist with 0 character...literally doesn't speak
    Only good thing is the main villain... Who you dont see enough
  4. Fump
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    Игра достаточно прикольная,она запоминающияся но не очень проработаная.
    Если бы игра была чуть подлинее, только не становилась дрочильней было бы куда лучше.
    А так игра с простым геймплеем для фар края, хороший графикой,средним сюжетом, и хорошей атмосферой Монтаны    Игра достаточно прикольная,она запоминающияся но не очень проработаная.
    Если бы игра была чуть подлинее, только не становилась дрочильней было бы куда лучше.
    А так игра с простым геймплеем для фар края, хороший графикой,средним сюжетом, и хорошей атмосферой Монтаны
  5. kaancag
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    The action level is quite high so for gamers of open world games can be overwhelmed quickly as you can only take breath once a region is cleared. The story is 7/10, could be better written but the ending is not as bad as other users complained. It makes sense once you listen to radio and read newspapers in the game.

    The map is very detailed and easy to navigate. However one downside for    The action level is quite high so for gamers of open world games can be overwhelmed quickly as you can only take breath once a region is cleared. The story is 7/10, could be better written but the ending is not as bad as other users complained. It makes sense once you listen to radio and read newspapers in the game.

    The map is very detailed and easy to navigate. However one downside for me was the sheer difficulty getting 100% trophy. You should play arcade for a significant time and even Co-op to get 100% .

    Overall I got it on a discount and for my money I really got back what I paid for.    … Expand
  6. Tastet55
    Apr 29, 2018
    8
    Good game. Thought they could have done more with the story. Still think far cry 3 is the best in the series
  7. skydemon
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    The most stupid story ever!!! Wanted to skip every time I had to listen to that stupid dialogues. The rest is quite good but in comparison to Division, it's bad.
  8. Drumroll123
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just completed the game and I'm bitterly disappointed. The story could have been compelling, but none of the characters are properly fleshed out, the pacing is way off and the scenes depicted in the open world completely ruin any attempt at mystique around the Cult and the key characters.

    The most ready example is Faith - a young, attractive and seemingly vulnerable woman who is just the latest in a long line of troubled women to take on the personality of "Faith", all the others having been used up and murdered by The Father. It would be very, very easy to feel sympathy for her if there was a degree of ambiguity to her character. But just walking down any road in the region she controls, we see random men and women being murdered and their corpses mutilated by the side of the road. Tortured and chemically lobotomised prisoners tending huge drug crops. Mass graves pilied high with civilian bodies and those of her own followers. In short, you would have to be mentally disabled to actually feel sorry for the person responsible for that - no matter how cute she looks in her little fairy dress. It's also worth noting that all of your interactions with her are via hallucinations that may or may not have some level of reality to them. The result of this is that what should be a poignant moment after you kill her in the boss fight, just feels absolutely empty. To the best of my knowledge, your character only meets Faith in person for that fight - it's entirely possible that they've never actually spoken before and that all the sob stories she predictably fed you were entirely in your characters head.

    Add to that the fact that the "Resistance Points" build up way too quickly, so you have remarkably little time to get to know the characters - if you just walk from one mission marker to another rather than fast travel, you're likely to accrue enough resistance points to get you to the next **** session with the area boss. This leaves you with precious little time to get to know the side characters, making for a pretty lonely experience. The lack of character development does nothing to help an already crap ending - as you approach the final bosses compound you find it completely empty (boring) and immediately get taken to a cutscene in which ALL of the secondary characters have been turned into cultists and are threatening to kill the three police officers you start the game with. I think this is supposed to lead to some emotional turmoil, but the secondary characters are so forgettable that I couldn't even remember half of them and you spend all of two minutes actually talking to your police friends. So why the hell would I care? Also, this turn of events absolutely smashes the logical consistency of the game. The Cult had been amassing power for years (somehow not attracting the attention of either the local or federal government) and by the beginning of the game are at the absolute height of their influence. You the player then tear down their empire brick by brick, destroying their resources, killing their members, killing their leaders and eventually leaving them with literally just the crappy little ranch the endgame takes place in. The whole time the cult have been trying to kill you and the other characters. They manage to capture both the player and side characters frequently, but somehow they always manage to escape and come out on top, despite the cult at those points being so powerful. Now though, with all of their property destroyed, their outposts taken, their leaders dead and a gun in the face of the final boss, they have somehow managed not only to capture EVERY SINGLE ONE of the secondary characters, but also convert them to the cult - making them at least loyal enough to be trusted with dozens of fully automatic weapons right in front of the cult leader. If this was at all possible, why didn't the cult do it before? If they have that capability now, once all their stuff is gone and their people dead, they MUST have been able to do it at the beginning when they were at the height of their strength, but apparently they didn't bother. It makes an already weak ending just plain ridiculous.

    My final complaint is a lack of weapons to choose from, and also the existence of "prestige" weapons that can be bought from the beginning of the game and are essentially just the most powerful weapons in the game but with a unique paint job. They make the game far too easy and completely negate the drive to unlock more weapons, not that there's much to unlock anyway. The DLC guns being available in the main game is fun for a little while, but they're so overpowered that they get boring very quickly.

    Positives: Nice music and the gameplay is functionally the same as Far Cry 4, which is a good thing. Shame the rest of the game isn't anywhere near as good.    … Expand
  9. yannek
    Jun 27, 2020
    5
    For starters: The game looks great, great mechanics and gameplay(although the mechanics and gameplay are almost the same as Far Cry 4). The map is cool but nothing extraoridnary.
    Now, what is wrong with this game? The story. Its confusing and it does not make sense at all. The ending is also bad and the characters are mediocre at most.
    This is one of those games that is fun to play for a    For starters: The game looks great, great mechanics and gameplay(although the mechanics and gameplay are almost the same as Far Cry 4). The map is cool but nothing extraoridnary.
    Now, what is wrong with this game? The story. Its confusing and it does not make sense at all. The ending is also bad and the characters are mediocre at most.
    This is one of those games that is fun to play for a while but that doesn't mean its a good one.    … Expand
  10. Andi_
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    Die Story wirkt sehr zusammengewürfelt und da man zu Beginn eigentlich jede Mission machen kann hat man überhaupt keinen roten Faden. Man fährt einfach kreuz und quer zu den "verschiedenen" Missionen und irgendwann weiß man gar nicht mehr, um was es bei den Spiel geht.
    Die Missionen sind sehr langweilig da sie immer gleich und überhaupt nicht abwechslungsreich sind.
    Die charaktere sind    Die Story wirkt sehr zusammengewürfelt und da man zu Beginn eigentlich jede Mission machen kann hat man überhaupt keinen roten Faden. Man fährt einfach kreuz und quer zu den "verschiedenen" Missionen und irgendwann weiß man gar nicht mehr, um was es bei den Spiel geht.
    Die Missionen sind sehr langweilig da sie immer gleich und überhaupt nicht abwechslungsreich sind.
    Die charaktere sind sehr emotionslos und schlecht geschrieben. Man baut zu diesen Charektere überhaubt keine Bindung auf.
    Das Kampfsystem macht jedoch Laune und die Welt ansich ist Abwechslungsreich und schön.    … Expand
  11. Cevat
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    A classic Far Cry game. But more refined than others. I think artificial intelligence is very bad. I am of the opinion that it is a game below the mediocre as a story. It made me spend pleasant hours, but I don't think I will play this game again.
  12. Master_Yogurta
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Another far cry / ubisoft / open world game that we can see every year
    0 effort. same goes for my score
  13. PaektusanLeader
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    I have to say I was rather disappointed by this game. It certainly doesn't hold up with 3 or 4.
  14. Albert_Wesker7
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    I hate all AC games, I like Far Cry 3 & 4 but this episode is so boring & repetitive. I just started because I couldn't play through... You always do the same things.
  15. Mattras7
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    Every Far Cry game since FC3 has been basically the same with some new minor features and a different paint job. They're not bad games, it's just that they haven't really evolved that much from their original succes formula. For me, the 'Murica and cult theme is really enjoyable. The non-linear approach is a nice refreshment for the series and the specialists you can unlock too. ArcadeEvery Far Cry game since FC3 has been basically the same with some new minor features and a different paint job. They're not bad games, it's just that they haven't really evolved that much from their original succes formula. For me, the 'Murica and cult theme is really enjoyable. The non-linear approach is a nice refreshment for the series and the specialists you can unlock too. Arcade mode will be fun for a couple of hours, but it's also a glitchy mess. Overall, this is my favourite Far Cry game so far but I feel like Ubisoft could definitely do better than this if they really put their heart in it.… Expand
  16. Esteven
    Jun 19, 2020
    5
    Dificultad dificil: 5
    Graficos: 7
    Historia: 7.5 Musical: 5 Personaje principal: 1 Personajes segundarios: 5 Jugabilidad: 7 Fue mi primer far cry y la verdad esperaba mucho mas de esta saga. Me parecio corto en todos Los aspectos de un mundo abierto. En el fondo las misiones son muy repetitivas aunque las maquillan con lugares diferentes pero tienen la misma finalidad de ejecutarlas. En    Dificultad dificil: 5
    Graficos: 7
    Historia: 7.5
    Musical: 5
    Personaje principal: 1
    Personajes segundarios: 5
    Jugabilidad: 7


    Fue mi primer far cry y la verdad esperaba mucho mas de esta saga.
    Me parecio corto en todos Los aspectos de un mundo abierto. En el fondo las misiones son muy repetitivas aunque las maquillan con lugares diferentes pero tienen la misma finalidad de ejecutarlas.
    En pocas palabras de doy un 6 es un juego q no te va a imprecionar en ningun aspecto es un juego q no recomiendo para quienes quieran una historia creible y q te enganche todo el tiempo solo te logre enganchar las 2 primeras horas de juego y mas nada.
    Todo esto despues de jugarlo en modo dificil y umas 40 horas de juego. Lo unico q rescato es la Jugabilidad q tienes con tus aliados q puedes dar ordenes y dirijir pero tienes sus errores de IA.
    Espero sirva mi humilde opinion. Saludos!    … Expand
  17. Alex1619
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Thoroughly enjoyable, feels somewhat safe and not a massive deviation from the established FC formula, but the addictive and responsive gameplay, vastly open world, beautiful graphics and lush atmosphere make this a delight to play.
  18. Nanetillo
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    A new way to play Far Cry. It is very different from what has been shown in the various videos that were released after the game was announced. It is necessary to improve certain aspects so that it is a game of 10, but it is very worthwhile.
  19. fasher2cool
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    i really love this game. the story is different from other games and also i like different kind of missions
  20. yangfanhong
    Jun 14, 2020
    9
    The story may seems to be odd, but I kind of really like it. It seems to be a little post-modernism. The gameplay is not extraordinary but still provides good experience.
  21. Nick_29
    Jun 13, 2020
    1
    Одна из худших игр, в которые мне приходилось играть на PS4.
  22. MondiPR
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will give my honest opinion. I've been a gamer since I had my first computer. A Commodore 64k. I am 42 years old and what I am passionate about games is history. It may have bad graphics but if it has a good story it got me hooked. I am very demanding when it comes to playing a game. But I have to admit that I really liked this story. That of having several missions outside the main one was the most that I liked. Implementing animal bodyguards that was the best part of the game. The dog, the bear and the cougar I really love ...Also did not know that it was compatible with RGB sync. When I see all the lights start to turn the colors of the American flag. I mean the lights are changing depends on how the game unfolds, when you die I like that kind of games and with these effects they ate it. I recommend this game to those who like first person shooting. It has a good story that there are even parts where messages reach the player directly. It is my humble opinion. Excellent game I hope you continue the story. Somehow. We want more.....… Expand
  23. MistaPista
    Jun 8, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall mediocre combat system. Shallow stealth system. Terrible pacing. Terrible characters except for few. Okay villains. Millions of missed opportunities. A horrible challenge as in its too easy most of the time. AI is stupid. Enemies are used in very poor ways to make the game interesting. It uses quantity over quality. The best it gets is when you go to the Whitetail mountains and meet hurk jr and cheesburger. Everything else mediocre or bad.… Expand
  24. Mattias62
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    The graphics are easily the best in the series, and you can run this game with high settings on a potato. The environment is great too, it feels like you are actually in montana. Best FC games ever. Love it
  25. Kinokee
    May 31, 2020
    7
    The story is kind of awkwardly attached to this otherwise fairly lively and fun open world. Unfortunately it's to the point where it interferes with me when I don't want it. I's also not very good. To the point I'd say the story is actually really.. quite poor. I did most of the game with the base weapons because there's a trophy that makes me spend 50,000 in the vehicle shop.. which tookThe story is kind of awkwardly attached to this otherwise fairly lively and fun open world. Unfortunately it's to the point where it interferes with me when I don't want it. I's also not very good. To the point I'd say the story is actually really.. quite poor. I did most of the game with the base weapons because there's a trophy that makes me spend 50,000 in the vehicle shop.. which took up most of my money. Although that wasn't the main factor, the other part was that I couldn't figure out if any of the other guns were any different or even worth investing into. They all seemed like the same gun with the same power to me. Overall kind of useless to have so many guns and so much possibility and use almost the default load out the whole game.

    A couple of the people you can hire to travel with you are pretty great. And it's pretty satisfying blowing people up. There's never any real insane moments though. Nothing spectacular. They're all pretty short sequences with 2-3 guys or 2 sets of 2-3 guys running or driving in. There's only a couple enemy types as well which is kind of boring.

    There's so many loading screens, it's ridiculous. You fail any quest and you're back to loading 40 seconds with a ps4 pro. I'm not even sure what it's loading sometimes.

    Multiplayer is pretty fun but that's mainly because it's mp. Sometimes the connecting player seems to have lag issues though. And they can't unlock most of the trophies from campaign unless they are the host.    … Expand
  26. Alex555666
    May 23, 2020
    8
    after finding myself with no internet after moving houses I thought it was time to buy a new offline game, fortunately far cry 5 just released so I bought and played it until my internet started working again. I completed it and found it to be fun but nothing outstanding. due to the global pandemic of 2020, I was stuck at home and decided to get out my ps4 and insert the disc. to myafter finding myself with no internet after moving houses I thought it was time to buy a new offline game, fortunately far cry 5 just released so I bought and played it until my internet started working again. I completed it and found it to be fun but nothing outstanding. due to the global pandemic of 2020, I was stuck at home and decided to get out my ps4 and insert the disc. to my surprise, I was actually surprised at how much I still enjoy it, with the non-linear way missions are presented and the great environments, its like playing it for the first time. when looking back on the recent games that have been released, whether you hate them or not there is one factor that is missing from a lot of them, fun. its fun to explore, fight and hunt and its great how the game lets you just have fun with the world around you. while it may not be as good as the previous far cry games, with enemy outposts feeling a little underwhelming this time around, I recommend this to any open world enthusiast. (also the soundtrack is amazing)… Expand
  27. nnevill
    May 22, 2020
    8
    Many people blame Ubisoft in creating very similar open worlds. Mostly they are right. But in case of Far Cry 5 generic Ubisoft's open world appeared to be great. Even some NPCs were very alive. Side quests are not as generic as they could be. Not Witcher 3 level but still worth to play.
  28. Jmar
    Sep 18, 2019
    6
    Far Cry games are always fun to me. From the weapons and the vehicles to missions and characters. This is a solid game and it lured me in. The story was pretty disappointing and post game is a bit boring. I did enjoy the graphics a lot. Other than that I can say I didn't have any issues.
  29. JohnnyWit2003
    May 12, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Annoying capture missions ruined what was a fun game. They happened several times while I was doing other missions and just take you away from the mission, once happening in an airplane???? The capture missions are not hard but kills the immersion and are also not enjoyable. The last straw was a timed dream mission with poor level design and an awful red filter making it hard to see anything. I only play open world games because I love the freedom to go where I want and do missions at my leisure. This game kills that experience.… Expand
  30. HangingBoob
    May 7, 2020
    6
    I hate this game with passion, it is such a waste of potential, the gameplay loop is great, the ideo of not having to climb towers to reveal the map is great, but the story is just complete garbage. I would recommend to just play side quests and explore the world, but the game forces you to continu the story. Such a waste!
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#56 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    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.
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  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. GameGrin
    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.
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