Far Cry 5

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  1. jerkface910
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    I am baffled by all the low scores from critics because they didn't like the story, or didn't feel the story lived up to its premise. Yeah, the story DOES suck. The story also sucked in Far Cry 4, I can't even tell you why I killed the last boss. But that's not what the game is about, it's about having a massive open world to go out and find random mayhem in, and to that end it is a tripleI am baffled by all the low scores from critics because they didn't like the story, or didn't feel the story lived up to its premise. Yeah, the story DOES suck. The story also sucked in Far Cry 4, I can't even tell you why I killed the last boss. But that's not what the game is about, it's about having a massive open world to go out and find random mayhem in, and to that end it is a triple backflip and sticks the landing.
    Running and gunning is better than ever before, and they tuned all the gameplay mechanics to make one of the tightest FPS I've played in forever. They also dramatically improved vehicle handling, so now I look forward to driving around instead of treating it like a chore.
    If you like action games, or hell even if you don't, but want to feel like you're living in an action movie, this is a must-buy!    … Expand
  2. JimLeahy
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Really I think it's the best one of all the Far Cry Games. Haven't been this excited about getting home to play a game after work in years. The map is gorgeous, sounds are amazing and being in combat feels so satisfying. I love the setting with all the nature. Interesting changes to the gameplay mechanics. Haven't ran into many bugs. Graphically its very pretty for a standard ps4. I can'tReally I think it's the best one of all the Far Cry Games. Haven't been this excited about getting home to play a game after work in years. The map is gorgeous, sounds are amazing and being in combat feels so satisfying. I love the setting with all the nature. Interesting changes to the gameplay mechanics. Haven't ran into many bugs. Graphically its very pretty for a standard ps4. I can't understand these people that give games a 0 when it works. Pretty immature. I would say this game is actually about a 9, but I am going to vote 10 to counteract the people giving 0's.… Expand
  3. Elmango091
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Un juego con buenos gráficos, tantas cosas que hacer y bien trabajado, siempre mejorando los far cry, aunque tienen mecánicas similares todos, no deja de ser un juego excepcional.
  4. lorranmatos
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    The best game,the best far cry.The game have the best vilains and characters.
  5. jonmon454
    Aug 2, 2018
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game isn't really a 0 but i have to give it that for the story and that morally repugnant ending it has. You CANNOT allow a crazy fundamentalist who "god" talks to be correct!!!!! what kind of message is that sending? Might as well tell people "you know what maybe (insert whatever fundamentalist group you want here) is right? what if their leader really does talk to god?

    No, just **** no. In the current climate we live in, hell anytime ever, saying that a cult really has all the answers is incredibly misguided.

    if you want to do a nihilist type ending fine, that could have been interesting if it was well done, but this was not well done. Don't wast your time or money playing this game.    … Expand
  6. Nbecarri
    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
  7. coku09
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    Hadn't played any of the other far cry titles. Had a real solid "bliss" playing this one, real good fun!
  8. ElSeano89
    Apr 8, 2018
    8
    Without a doubt the best Far Cry game in the series, Far Cry 5 is a roaring return to form both in terms of gameplay, game world design and to a certain extent storytelling. It's plot does become some what of a detriment to the game by the end but the rest of the time you'll be having so much fun that you'll find the plot holes and faults very easy to forgive.

    Far Cry is a series that    Without a doubt the best Far Cry game in the series, Far Cry 5 is a roaring return to form both in terms of gameplay, game world design and to a certain extent storytelling. It's plot does become some what of a detriment to the game by the end but the rest of the time you'll be having so much fun that you'll find the plot holes and faults very easy to forgive.

    Far Cry is a series that has always gotten the storytelling side of things half right and that is a half more than most every FPS out there. Far Cry games probably have the best plots of any FPS I've played but they seemingly always lose steam by their endings or make a few poor decisions on the way that mar the rest of the story. It's been this way forever. Vaas in FC3 was one of the most engaging and well acted villains in gaming...but then they don't make him the main villain and you spend the 2nd half of the game chasing some lack luster bad guys who is thrown at you suddenly. FC4 tried it's hardest to capture that Vaas magic with Pagan Min but it fell flat. FC5 finally gets that dynamic of "awesome villain" right again and not only that, it does it 4 times. Joseph Seed and his 3 "heralds" are each unique and riveting to do battle with. Their voice acting is superb and their backstories and character are all on point. You run from area to area taking them down and each one is a story unto itself and each one keeps you engaged. Where FC5 falls down is that it talks a lot, each of the villains gets ample opportunity for booming voiced monologues full of bombast and emotion and each VA does a brilliant job with all these moments. But once the games finished you really come to realize that for all they said, they didn't really say anything if importance. FC5 lacks an overall narrative. They very vaguely attack the idea that the modern world has become weak, slothful and impure but thats about it. It says a lot but it doesn't seem to know its own point. By the games end you're no more sure of what exactly it was they were rebelling against than you were at the beginning. The ending, which I won't spoil, is from WAY out of left field and whilst I can understand why it'd rub people wrong, I at least respected they went somewhere I didn't see coming. A final thing with the plot is they try and force emotional attachment to some "good guys" that simply isn't there. In each region you have to save a member of the team you came in with and the game is acting as though this is of vital importance to your character but the thing is as a player, I just didn't care. I didn't care because I'd spent maybe 5 minutes with them at the start of the game before it all goes south and had no attachment whatsoever. I had more attachment to some of the Guns For Hire you use as AI buddies than the 4 characters you're meant to be attached to and "saving" . But to focus on that is harsh, the vast majority of the plot is exciting, well written and as good of an attempt as they've had since FC3. I would venture to say this is their best plot yet.

    What FC has never struggled with however is fun and FC5 is undoubtedly an absolute ton of fun to play. You transition seemlessly from tackling outposts, taking on story missions, going on wild prepper stash searches and just generally exploring and taking in the world. The world is vast and absolutely beautiful. The scale of it is staggering and there is plenty to see and do. The new approach of having to organically discover everything (locations, quests, hunting) is a very smart decision. You might take an outpost and talk to an NPC there who uncovers a quest or something for you to do next. Much more engaging than radio towers and it really helped the world feel more complete.

    The AI of enemies is quite poor and it has never been strong in FC to begin with. You'll not struggle too much taking any of them down and their detection ability is awful. With the addition of front takedowns you can literally sprint up to enemies and if you're quick enough, insta-kill them with a takedown. You don't really play FC to be challenged though, the idea is to feel like an unstoppable killing machine. Friendly AI is all over the place varying from "killing stuff before you even saw it" to "standing in front of a mounted gun as you fire it". But they are good enough for me to nearly constantly have 2 with me so there is that.

    Sound Design is brilliant, besides aforementioned voice acting there is a wealth of licensed music in the game used to great effect as they often have done in this series. The use of hymns in cult areas really adds to the atmosphere of the area as well.

    Overall I just had a great time with FC5. It isn't without its flaws, most of them relating to the lack of a strong narrative for it's strong villains to pursue but I certainly am not disappointed with the game whatsoever. I had a great time (about 25 hours) finishing it and will go back for more. Really this is everything you could want in a FC game.    … Expand
  9. Ryko616
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    This will be one GOTY.

    I’m not that familiar with Far Cry series, I only played the first one years back and Far Cry 4 demo, and was actually waiting to buy this from PS store sale few months after launch, but as it was recommended by a fellow gamer, I bought it and really got my moneys worth of gaming. I gotta say I noticed some well used inbreeding of nowadays games in this, my    This will be one GOTY.

    I’m not that familiar with Far Cry series, I only played the first one years back and Far Cry 4 demo, and was actually waiting to buy this from PS store sale few months after launch, but as it was recommended by a fellow gamer, I bought it and really got my moneys worth of gaming.

    I gotta say I noticed some well used inbreeding of nowadays games in this, my initial thought was - Fallout 4 meets Ghost Recon Wildlands meets Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, (I’m only missing optional 3rd person view, otherwise) purely perfect game that'll keep.

    I very much recommend.    … Expand
  10. Fanatitpedia
    Mar 28, 2018
    9
    Я люблю игры Ubisoft!! Они реально могут создавать крутых персонажей, но блин. Почему главный герой немой? В последних частях far cry главные герои вообще никакие. Но злодей получился крутым, Ваасу не уступает по крутости. Игра классная получиласьЯ люблю игры Ubisoft!! Они реально могут создавать крутых персонажей, но блин. Почему главный герой немой? В последних частях far cry главные герои вообще никакие. Но злодей получился крутым, Ваасу не уступает по крутости. Игра классная получилась
  11. PAKJV1611
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    This is the best far cry yet. I have played every one from 3 on. And I love the setting and the flying you can do in this one. Also the characters and open world are great!
  12. ffffahrekponia
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    hello this is the best game ever xdddddddddddddddddddd, ahre que hablo espanish
  13. vigoroth0402
    Apr 4, 2018
    9
    So, when I originally started this game, I really didn't like it all that much. It was too much sensory overload, and far too much going on. It seemed cluttered and almost broken at times. But then, as I got used to it, the game grew on me. I grew to love Far Cry 5, the characters all had unique personalities, some more annoying than others. Also, Montana looks gorgeous. The world is huge,So, when I originally started this game, I really didn't like it all that much. It was too much sensory overload, and far too much going on. It seemed cluttered and almost broken at times. But then, as I got used to it, the game grew on me. I grew to love Far Cry 5, the characters all had unique personalities, some more annoying than others. Also, Montana looks gorgeous. The world is huge, and there's so much to do and see. If you play it long enough, it'll just have you coming back for more.… Expand
  14. Fenomen
    Apr 7, 2018
    8
    A good game, the ending surprised and a little upset :с
    But it turned out funny
    Graphics pleasant
    Music too good
    8/10
  15. Steff86
    Jun 6, 2018
    3
    Big fan of the Far Cry franchise but 5 is the worst hands down!(Worse than Primal) the story was ok i guess although nothing special, The mechanics were awful especially the flying controls and the constant enemy spawning got old fast! One thing i like about Far Cry is about exploring the beautiful map but because of the enemy spawning constantly i put me off doing that.
  16. AbdullahOT
    Dec 8, 2019
    0
    أسوء جزة للعبة فار كراي
    لعبتها وانا مشتت
    أتمنى السلسة تكون على نهج الجزء الثالث
  17. MAJINKHAN
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    This is hands down. The best Far Cry in the Franchise. Far Cry has always capitalized on their villains.
  18. Informer99
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    In a year rife with lackluster releases and disappointments, Farcry 5 provides a breath of fresh air to seasoned gamers. Its compelling religious extremism backdrop dares to make us draw comparisons to the events of the day; and whether you love or hate the controversy, it is easy to get drawn in. Once you are drawn in, you will want to stay there. The graphics are crisp, the soundtrackIn a year rife with lackluster releases and disappointments, Farcry 5 provides a breath of fresh air to seasoned gamers. Its compelling religious extremism backdrop dares to make us draw comparisons to the events of the day; and whether you love or hate the controversy, it is easy to get drawn in. Once you are drawn in, you will want to stay there. The graphics are crisp, the soundtrack both different and refreshing, and the weapon selection is the classic potpourri of all types of guns and ordnance. Lastly, the funfactor of this latest Farcry Release will make you want to play every last bit. 10/10.… Expand
  19. primalsmash
    Apr 17, 2020
    0
    Doesn't even start... Give us mutants !!! Far cry 1 is better than every other far cry combined together ! Why no mutants since FC 1 ??? Far Cry 1 was one of best games ever. Fun story and interesting locations and enemies to fight. Besides it was dope. Good level quality, no bugs. We need more games like that, today times games are boring... No challenge, no strategy, boring crafting, orDoesn't even start... Give us mutants !!! Far cry 1 is better than every other far cry combined together ! Why no mutants since FC 1 ??? Far Cry 1 was one of best games ever. Fun story and interesting locations and enemies to fight. Besides it was dope. Good level quality, no bugs. We need more games like that, today times games are boring... No challenge, no strategy, boring crafting, or looting... Give us mutants in next Far Cry !!!… Expand
  20. Gamemonster
    Apr 3, 2018
    0
    Farcry is still a 30fps stuttering experience on consoles which for many is unbearable in 2018
  21. lanaca
    Apr 28, 2018
    0
    The ending is like a jerk. The ending is terrible. It is a useless ending. The ending is like a jerk. The ending is terrible. It is a useless ending. The ending is like a jerk. The ending is terrible. It is a useless ending.
  22. phillyjeff
    Apr 6, 2018
    5
    The flying and driving mechanics are horrible in this game. They were good in Wildlands, so not sure why Ubisoft had to mess with it. The AI that controls "guns for hire" isn't very good.
  23. sityoazzdown
    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
  24. Ghoster
    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!
  25. JAGUAR10
    Mar 30, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Have played for about 15 hours and am going crazy with that psalm singing blaring from every radio and house!!!! You can't turn it off!! I shot one radio in a house and that seemed to work! The radio in the car plays 2 stations: either that holy roller crap or hard punk rock!! Makes it hard to hear what NPC's are saying or that dude that contacts you all the time, Dutch. Very distracting!! At least in Far Cry 3 you had good music in the vehicles and Robbie Ray Rana in Far Cry 4 who was hilarious. And the NPC's said funny things. There's nothing funny about this fanatical cult. Story is kinda boring - I've forgotten what I'm supposed to be doing several times. Game does not explain crafting or plant gathering and there is no crafting of pouches, etc, which was fun in other games. Doesn't really seem like a Far Cry game just an open world shooter. The character you play doesn't even speak!! Therefore, you can't get interested in her/him. At least that knucklehead, Jason, talked and you kinda felt sorry for him. Other thing I can't stand is the cult members appear out of nowhere and you constantly get distracted from the quest you are on to fight them. Seems like every vehicle that drives by is a cult member out to get you. Haven't found any cool caves yet either just a lot of woods and farm animals (did get to see a horny bull!) and some wild animals. Thought I could play the Arcade thing solo but it requires Playstation Plus which I refuse to buy. Not a game that makes you want to keep playing all the time.… Expand
  26. Vertran187
    Jan 3, 2019
    4
    Fun Game its what you expect from a farcry game the problem is the unlocks take to long to actually get playing the game normally.
    Basicly compare to the older game the weapons ate 3 to 4 time longer to unlock you finish the game well bebore getting the best weapons.
    this would have been 8 out off 10 but - 4 for Micro transaction in single player. wait for discount and what ever you do    Fun Game its what you expect from a farcry game the problem is the unlocks take to long to actually get playing the game normally.
    Basicly compare to the older game the weapons ate 3 to 4 time longer to unlock you finish the game well bebore getting the best weapons.
    this would have been 8 out off 10 but - 4 for Micro transaction in single player. wait for discount and what ever you do dont spend in game and encourage this BS.    … Expand
  27. Jorlan
    Apr 17, 2018
    8
    I have been playing this games for the last 5 days and here are my thoughts:

    Pros: -Visual feast. Dunia Engine is great. I played on OG PS4 and PS4 PRO. -Standard game play is nice. -Varied guns and hardware -Hunting is fun -Varied missions -Companions are effective in combat Cons: -Story is weak. It might offend some religious groups. -Boss fights are forgettable. I hate    I have been playing this games for the last 5 days and here are my thoughts:

    Pros:
    -Visual feast. Dunia Engine is great. I played on OG PS4 and PS4 PRO.
    -Standard game play is nice.
    -Varied guns and hardware
    -Hunting is fun
    -Varied missions
    -Companions are effective in combat

    Cons:
    -Story is weak. It might offend some religious groups.
    -Boss fights are forgettable. I hate the plane dog fight because the controls are bad. Faith Seed is like a goddess of LSD
    -Bliss effect makes me dizzy. Killed bliss infected animals will turn into random animal or enemy.
    -Ai is dumb
    -Companion dialogues are looping. You hear them say the same things over and over in just a few seconds apart. .    … Expand
  28. gyigyo2
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Far Cry5 is the best far Cry game what made, the story of characters even made ME a cold hearted manI nearly cried, its way better than Far cry 3 was in EVERY ASPECT! The endings was great, something new finally not a easily predicted game like far cry 3 was, the main protagonist is great finally we can chose between female,male somewhat unique in this gaming industry that theFar Cry5 is the best far Cry game what made, the story of characters even made ME a cold hearted manI nearly cried, its way better than Far cry 3 was in EVERY ASPECT! The endings was great, something new finally not a easily predicted game like far cry 3 was, the main protagonist is great finally we can chose between female,male somewhat unique in this gaming industry that the protagonists Is silent, this way I can more enjoy the game, like everything happens to me.The only things I hated about this game was the LAME AI, and animal killings, it was lame missions, and uninteresting and game.bugs.

    pros:
    - STORY
    -Characters
    -Music
    -Gameplay

    Cons:
    -Bugs
    - Animal killing missions was So LAME!    … Expand
  29. Southernhammer
    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
  30. Whifflebat
    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.
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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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