Far Cry 5

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  1. Chowjust
    Feb 19, 2019
    7
    Having played Far Cry 1, 2, 3, & 4, I'm pretty familiar to the Far Cry game-play. What brings me back each time is the setting and Far Cry is come pretty close to being my favorite game in the series, right behind Far Cry 3. I won't go into detail about the game because anyone who's played the previous games will feel right at home with these game mechanics, but for the uninitiated, its aHaving played Far Cry 1, 2, 3, & 4, I'm pretty familiar to the Far Cry game-play. What brings me back each time is the setting and Far Cry is come pretty close to being my favorite game in the series, right behind Far Cry 3. I won't go into detail about the game because anyone who's played the previous games will feel right at home with these game mechanics, but for the uninitiated, its a first person shooter in a open world with a cool setting and an interesting antagonist. If you enjoy the previous games, you'll enjoy this. If you didn't then there's a high change you wont enjoy it. The setting is what really sold me, the scoring is amazing but the story never hits any 'edge of your seats' high and the game-play hasn't change much from the old games. To sum it up, it's not bad, but it's not gonna blow you away.… Expand
  2. HugeyBear
    Feb 19, 2019
    6
    The game looks amazing and I love the setting and the ideas behind the story. I want to love this game but there is an emptiness I feel when playing that doesn’t quite make me really love this. I feel that I am just doing the missions for the sake of it and playing the game to pass some time, not because I am really invested in it.

    There are of course so major problems too. After the    The game looks amazing and I love the setting and the ideas behind the story. I want to love this game but there is an emptiness I feel when playing that doesn’t quite make me really love this. I feel that I am just doing the missions for the sake of it and playing the game to pass some time, not because I am really invested in it.

    There are of course so major problems too.

    After the prologue, I was stuck installing the game for far to long, having already taken hours to install and download.

    I couldn’t quit out of a mission which I was struggling with and had to keep attempting it when I didn’t want to really - a side mission where I had to chase a helicopter on a quad bike.

    The enemy placements are way too random and the patrols are everywhere making it too hectic. It doesn’t feel like a living world, it feels like wherever you are, the game sends enemies and animals to your spot indefinitely.

    There is no out of car view for driving and the r2 doesn’t work for the throttle sometimes - a similar problem I had in rdr2 and the duels.

    The game isn’t bad, in f t it’s fun at times but it’s not a game that makes me think wow or excites me to play.    … Expand
  3. Bujikan92
    Feb 18, 2019
    6
    Very poorly made game, feels outdated but with decent graphics (they arent very pretty graphics but better than FC4 for sure).
    Everything about it is just not interesting or intriguing. Feels like everything about open worlds 7 years ago was recycled here. Gun play is not impressive. The open world is nice looking but not interesting and the interactions are random. Its really annoying    Very poorly made game, feels outdated but with decent graphics (they arent very pretty graphics but better than FC4 for sure).
    Everything about it is just not interesting or intriguing. Feels like everything about open worlds 7 years ago was recycled here. Gun play is not impressive. The open world is nice looking but not interesting and the interactions are random. Its really annoying that you are always spotted by enemies for no reason, just by driving down the road having done nothing to provoke or cause alerts. Ai is kinda dumb. The progression system was made so that you pull out your credit card. There are neat new aditions like having people or a dog deploy with you and such, but really they dont do much and it feels tacked on. Alot of the new gameplay elements feel tacked on simple because other recent games have it.

    This game is just not a quality made product. Everything about is a check list of generic things. I struggling to keep playing and I cant find any reason to care about whats going on in the story and characters. There is nothing here, if you played any other Open World game, you already played this.

    I seriously think Ubisoft should consider ending the FarCry franchise. Even the new Spin-off FarCry New Dawn looks terrible.    … Expand
  4. itznukeey
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    Far Cry 5 has a beautiful open world with a lot of content and actually meaningful side quests that are worth your time - I was genuinely surprised because I haven't played Ubisoft game since Far Cry 4. It basically works like any other Far Cry game - liberate outposts, kill stuff, upgrade weapons and become the apex predator but it does it well with a better approach than previous titles.Far Cry 5 has a beautiful open world with a lot of content and actually meaningful side quests that are worth your time - I was genuinely surprised because I haven't played Ubisoft game since Far Cry 4. It basically works like any other Far Cry game - liberate outposts, kill stuff, upgrade weapons and become the apex predator but it does it well with a better approach than previous titles.
    If you are looking for a good storyline, then probably go search somewhere elsem since this game has undoubtedly the worst story I have ever played in the Far Cry series, its boring, predictable and has so much wasted potential + dumb scenes, everything else though, high quality - beautiful graphics, good PC optimization and contentful open world.    … Expand
  5. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    7
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 7.5
    Sound/Music: 7.5
    Graphics/Art: 8
    Story/Atmosphere: 5.5
    OVERALL: 7/10
  6. Przemun1304
    Feb 15, 2019
    7
    I was skeptical after seeing so many bad reviews. I gave it a try and it is still the good old Far Cry.
    Obviously worse than 3 and 4 but enjoyable and makes a lot of fun.
  7. Andi24558
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    How can you please not find this horny sect story ingenious? Because that's true in reality too! Then just fine graphics like in Red Dead Redemption 2 and the USA Montana landscape just perfect. Do not know why Red Dead 97 points and here again all the howling as always. You could make the best game and you are not satisfied as with Red Dead
  8. teknocat
    Jan 18, 2019
    10
    I have not played any of the other Far Cry games and I wanted a FPS to help me kill 3 weeks. I loved the fluid open world, the loose 'mission' structure that allows you to do a bit of this or a lot of that - depending on mood or time constraints. Initially, I thought it was quite a simple shoot em up, but as I got more and more involved I realised that your tactics, approach and strategyI have not played any of the other Far Cry games and I wanted a FPS to help me kill 3 weeks. I loved the fluid open world, the loose 'mission' structure that allows you to do a bit of this or a lot of that - depending on mood or time constraints. Initially, I thought it was quite a simple shoot em up, but as I got more and more involved I realised that your tactics, approach and strategy are really important and planning assaults proved to be very rewarding. The gameplay is good, the storyline intriguing enough to keep me interested, and overall it is my benchmark - I finished it in 2 weeks, and am happy to say that the second time around is just as much fun - the higher difficulty is definitely more intense and planning tactical assaults is even more important. If you want to immerse yourself for a couple of weeks in an open world FPS, this is for you.… Expand
  9. Nise
    Jan 9, 2019
    10
    The best part from the whole franchise after FC3.
    Finished it twice with my friend.
    One bad thing is - a friend who will play with you in co-op. He will be like a main player's shadow, who don't get any achievements, story progress (on friend's ps4). His place with you - just run and shoot.
  10. 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
  11. chuchu1chuuu
    Dec 29, 2018
    6
    To hard to drive cars and motocycles, the game is too dificult( i play in medium and i usualy die 3 times in each mission playing like a normal person and the history of the game is horrible. The only thing that saves the game is the good graphics.
  12. Onask
    Dec 25, 2018
    6
    Segundo juego de la famosa saga de Ubisoft que juego tras Far Cry 3 de salida allá en el lejano 2012. Esta quinta entrega numerada tiene pretensiones, pero no consigue cumplirlas como esperaba.

    Si bien la ambientación me encanta; Hope County es la leche: tienes un montón de mapa para explorar, toneladas de recados, misiones tanto principales como secundarias, coleccionables y demás    Segundo juego de la famosa saga de Ubisoft que juego tras Far Cry 3 de salida allá en el lejano 2012. Esta quinta entrega numerada tiene pretensiones, pero no consigue cumplirlas como esperaba.

    Si bien la ambientación me encanta; Hope County es la leche: tienes un montón de mapa para explorar, toneladas de recados, misiones tanto principales como secundarias, coleccionables y demás actividades por hacer que hasta abruma. Pero esto quizás se haga algo repetititvo cuando es el vigésimo quinto escondite del contrabandista que haces.

    Jugabilidad bien, no innova mucho respecto a la única referencia que tengo pero cumple y es bastante variada y satisfactoria, con muchas armas y vehículos que personalizar y compañeros y aliados para jugar a tu gusto.

    La historia es lo que más me chirría. Tiene maneras: el hecho de que haya una secta apocalíptica religiosa en Estados Unidos es más que interesante, y en sí tanto Joseph Seed como sus tres secuaces con los que habrá que acabar antes de enfrentarnos a él, no son malos villanos del todo y dan una cierta lección de alguna manera a todas las historias de guerras y héroes. Lo único que no me ha convencido es la manera que han entrelazado estos villanos como jefes, sus mecánicas y como te enfrentas a ellos jugablemente.

    Los personajes aliados son cuanto menos olvidables, tanto PNJ's como compañeros de combate. Están ahí por la única función de gameplay o narrativa que deben cometer y ya, así como el protagonista, con el que jamás he podido sentirme menos identificado.

    La verdad, recomiendo Far Cry 5, no es nada del otro mundo ni por asomo, pero creo que es un buen entretenimiento, sano y que puede ser aún mejor incluso en compañía (el modo cooperativo debe de ser muy divertido). Tienes una campaña bastante larga para jugar, multijugador, modo arcade y decenas de horas de contenido secundario que abarcar.    … Expand
  13. joaopontesvaz
    Dec 25, 2018
    8
    Graphics: 8.8 Sound: 9.0 Gameplay: 8.8 Fun/Story: 8.2

    Despite the improvements over Farcry 4, lacks surprise factor and becomes repetitiveness. Although it has a good plot and storytelling.
  14. SerSpooge
    Dec 13, 2018
    6
    The story alone is all that saves this game from a poor rating. After Ubisoft made a big deal about changing everything in their repetitive series nothing changed, the setting was promising but never delivered, The encounters with each cult member became repetitive and lazy. Overall the main story was a compelling one, every meeting with the cultist leader was the only upside, he was aThe story alone is all that saves this game from a poor rating. After Ubisoft made a big deal about changing everything in their repetitive series nothing changed, the setting was promising but never delivered, The encounters with each cult member became repetitive and lazy. Overall the main story was a compelling one, every meeting with the cultist leader was the only upside, he was a fantastically written character, claiming to be trying to save the people but he barely saved this game,… Expand
  15. Nobilis1984
    Dec 12, 2018
    5
    Not a great game but still entertaining.
    Far Cry 5 does nothing else like its predecessors. You're always served the same thing. Only the content and appearance are different.
    I got it for only 28€ and therefore I am satisfied. But don't forget to order in advance. 60€ is simply too much for the game. Now you can buy it without hesitation, the successor will come out in 2019 anyway    Not a great game but still entertaining.
    Far Cry 5 does nothing else like its predecessors. You're always served the same thing. Only the content and appearance are different.
    I got it for only 28€ and therefore I am satisfied. But don't forget to order in advance. 60€ is simply too much for the game.

    Now you can buy it without hesitation, the successor will come out in 2019 anyway and the prices will fall sharply.    … Expand
  16. Camman12
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    This game is made very well and it's one of Ubisoft's best open worlds they have made. I wished they would have added changes to the core mechanics instead of using the same thing like in every other Far Cry game, but other than that this game was really good. You can have fun with friends in Arcade there is great DLC to have fun in. This game offers a lot than other titles in the franchise!
  17. Nastor
    Dec 9, 2018
    8
    No soy muy fan de la saga y la verdad es que no esperaba mucha novedad con este nuevo Farcry. No obstante, lo que he jugado me ha gustado mucho: historia, personajes, gráficos, tiroteos... Espero no tener que cambiar mi review en el futuro.
  18. Anansiy
    Dec 7, 2018
    8
    Quite good game, very cheerfully to take place together with the friend. If to take on a discount, then in general it is good
  19. elefantboy
    Dec 2, 2018
    6
    Far Cry 5 is one of those games that starts off with a bang, but doesn't really know where to go from there. The world of it is filled with potential of characters living in the mid-west, but ends up falling flat on its face by sending you to blow up another place filled with cultists. The cultist theme was what really drew me to this game, but there wasn't nearly enough Joseph Seed andFar Cry 5 is one of those games that starts off with a bang, but doesn't really know where to go from there. The world of it is filled with potential of characters living in the mid-west, but ends up falling flat on its face by sending you to blow up another place filled with cultists. The cultist theme was what really drew me to this game, but there wasn't nearly enough Joseph Seed and too much of his siblings. The side quests become monotonous and repetitive very quickly, and by the third area of the game I started to just forget them and focused on the story. The map is beautiful and there were lots of side things I really enjoyed doing, like fishing and hunting. The companions you can have are usually really annoying, which is why I only ever had animals following me around. The character customization is a joke and doesn't allow you to customize very much at all. This game was honestly a 7/10 for me until I beat it, then it lost another point. If you're a big Far Cry fan, try it out, but I was fairly disappointed in how awesome this game started and how boring it became by the end.… Expand
  20. AstartesXVI
    Nov 30, 2018
    10
    Great game, story was awesome. Don't bother with the cuck reviews who wanted the game to be conservative bashing idiocy.
  21. LoZ_Review
    Nov 29, 2018
    10
    Best Farcry ever, best story, graphics, gameplay. I **** LOVE THIS GAMEEEEEE
  22. s1bryant019
    Nov 21, 2018
    5
    Man what a colossal disappointment. One can suspend levels of disbelief to accept the basic premise of the game. A cult in Hope County, Montana, lead by a charismatic leader and family could work for a Far Cry narrative despite the overarching idea of "Just call in the military." However, Far Cry 5s problems are not just with the critical design but also the characters and forced plot. IMan what a colossal disappointment. One can suspend levels of disbelief to accept the basic premise of the game. A cult in Hope County, Montana, lead by a charismatic leader and family could work for a Far Cry narrative despite the overarching idea of "Just call in the military." However, Far Cry 5s problems are not just with the critical design but also the characters and forced plot. I will keep it spoiler free, but there are approximately ten times you are removed from the open world and forced to watch what Ubisoft has considered important. Not only are these instances unavoidable but they interrupt the flow of any fun you may have been having. For example, I was jumping out a plane skydiving roughly 200 ft in the air which then cut to black, tied to a chair, and forced to hear the family talk about "moral" choices.

    All and all you could pick a worse action adventure FPS open world game but this one had so many little annoyances that the overall experience was ruined.    … Expand
  23. HeavyMetalSloth
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    This was my first Far Cry game that i have ever played and one of the most addicting open world games i have ever played as well. There was a time where i just wanted to complete the story mode and get the game over with, but the side missions, hunting, and other miscellaneous things there were to do grabbed my attention every time. I also liked how this game had a different approach whereThis was my first Far Cry game that i have ever played and one of the most addicting open world games i have ever played as well. There was a time where i just wanted to complete the story mode and get the game over with, but the side missions, hunting, and other miscellaneous things there were to do grabbed my attention every time. I also liked how this game had a different approach where it revolved around a religious cult. Here are my likes and dislikes about the game:

    Likes:
    I liked about 90% of what the game had to offer.

    Dislikes:
    (1) load times.
    (2) vehicle controls.
    (3) enemy AI and your partners are dumb.
    (4) when planes, helicopters crashed it didn't seem too realistic as the body of the plane would still be in tact. Same with vehicles.

    Considering the dislikes of this game it is still a 10/10 as i would never get tired of playing it as I would with other games.    … Expand
  24. Shadow1995
    Nov 15, 2018
    7
    I wasn't excited that much when I first saw the game, like most games these days the graphics were somewhat impressive, gameplay was good, same old with the other Far Cry games, it wasn't a badly made game, but the story just wasn't that interesting to me, I know in Far Cry games you always have that bad guy you have to take down, but the antagonists in this were not that interesting, theyI wasn't excited that much when I first saw the game, like most games these days the graphics were somewhat impressive, gameplay was good, same old with the other Far Cry games, it wasn't a badly made game, but the story just wasn't that interesting to me, I know in Far Cry games you always have that bad guy you have to take down, but the antagonists in this were not that interesting, they were nowhere near on the level of Vaas and Pagin Min, they weren't very unique, just the same old typical cult leaders with a God like complex, seen it in so many games, it was meh, the game over all was meh.… Expand
  25. BSchwarz95
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    Far Cry 5 is much more than an extremely gratifying compilation of all gameplay features, story tropes, elements and mechanics that make the Far Cry series so great, but it raises the stakes and expands on everything by adding a great deal of things that previous Far Cry games have lacked in comparison. Without changing the essence of what makes Far Cry work, this newest edition createsFar Cry 5 is much more than an extremely gratifying compilation of all gameplay features, story tropes, elements and mechanics that make the Far Cry series so great, but it raises the stakes and expands on everything by adding a great deal of things that previous Far Cry games have lacked in comparison. Without changing the essence of what makes Far Cry work, this newest edition creates it’s own identity by really focusing on the setting and culture instead of an underdeveloped protagonist trying to be a lovable hero. The antagonists and supporting characters really get the narrative emphasis but the sheer amount of them all filling up the immense world means that the story this game tells can go on for as long as the player wishes it to.

    Compared to the others in this franchise, this game is the longest by far and easily as the most to offer. There aren’t necessarily more missions but the construction of the campaign means that every side mission, every collectible, every rescue, and every kill you get simply by exploring all help lead you to the end of the game. Previous entries offered relics to collect but their only purpose was to help you level up and get money. Here, everything you do offers Resistance points which, when built up, alarms the enemy forces and sends them hunting for you. By far, this is the most rewarding system set up in these games as exploration is still promoted but it actually feels like it all has meaning now, I’m not just climbing radio towers to be able to look at a map and I’m not just talking to people in order to get skill points which felt incredibly refreshing.

    Exploration is rewarding because you get what you put in: the more you explore, the more you unlock, the more experience you gain, and the farther along in the story you go. It’s also made much more accessible as you’ll be able to travel by foot or in vehicle to any point on the map. Far Cry 4 was gorgeous but the mountainous landscape made it quite difficult to traverse at times and if it wasn’t for the grappling hook in that game or Far Cry Primal, getting from point A to B would have been a nightmare (see Far Cry 2). In this game, though, you’re still offered a grappling hook if you love walking places but you’re also given the ability to fly. You can spawn helicopters, airplanes, and even fast travel to a destination via air drop (once you unlock the wingsuit and parachute). This is simply the most enjoyable game in this series, for that reason and many, many others.

    You know what I’m going to say… Far Cry works best when it balances tones in a fun, action-packed open-world and no game has yet done that better than this one. With the inclusion of hilarious jokes and references (Blood Dragon 3 side mission, Larry’s alien experiments, Clutch Nixon stunt runs, and the ability to dress up as Vaas, an Omega soldier, Pagan Min, or a caveman) but contrasted with the terrifying villains who believe wholeheartedly that their cause is just (and soldiers that follow them out of desire instead of necessity) makes for one hell of a story to experience. While there is absolutely no protagonist development to speak of, I don’t fault the game at all for it because that lack of characterization actually puts the emphasis where it matters which is on the antagonists and supporting characters. I never thought I’d write that because it goes against classical storytelling but I can’t deny that it worked in this game’s favor.

    Before I slap a rating on this bad boy, I think it would be fair to discuss the ways in this game didn’t live up to my expectations. I would have liked to see the return of the crossbow from Far Cry 4 instead of the addition of the sling shot but there were enough weapons and variations of them to compensate enough. I also would have liked to see more types of takedowns because since Far Cry 3, I don’t think any new ones have been added. Blood Dragon, Far Cry 4, and Primal just have all piggybacked off of the ingenuity that the 3 offered in that regard, and Far Cry 5 does the same exact thing. It would have been so cool to see more styles of takedown, and although there were new animations for takedowns based on what weapon you were holding (which Primal did), there weren’t any new mechanics added. Like, just add a takedown for if you’re behind an enemy while crouching instead of the crouching/standing takedowns being the same. It would be so easy and that one addition would create so much variation in what I see when I liberate an outpost.    … Expand
  26. Zajonc
    Nov 13, 2018
    1
    I gave it 1 to balance the views because this games is a 6 at best.

    The story is mediocre until the ending but then it becomes horrible, a Mass Effect 3 type of nightmare. The gameplay was okay for the most part but still not good. You will punch enemies in the leg accidentally instead of a take down, you are going to jump up and down in front of a window because the system has no    I gave it 1 to balance the views because this games is a 6 at best.

    The story is mediocre until the ending but then it becomes horrible, a Mass Effect 3 type of nightmare.

    The gameplay was okay for the most part but still not good. You will punch enemies in the leg accidentally instead of a take down, you are going to jump up and down in front of a window because the system has no idea what you would like to do (climb in). The AI has an extra chromosome and will not give you any second to relax.

    Do yourself a favor and do not buy this game.    … Expand
  27. Gamercritic777
    Nov 9, 2018
    6
    I feel they finally got close to far cry 3, close but not as good. Far cry 4 was a glitch if you ask me, dull dull and dull. Boring lands, animals, all was poor. And you had to play only 1 way. Primal was a great change of pace and scenery. Loved it. But now 5 has come along, amazing graphics. Stunning landscape and nice gameplay. Story is fun, fun as in entertaining. realistic.... not atI feel they finally got close to far cry 3, close but not as good. Far cry 4 was a glitch if you ask me, dull dull and dull. Boring lands, animals, all was poor. And you had to play only 1 way. Primal was a great change of pace and scenery. Loved it. But now 5 has come along, amazing graphics. Stunning landscape and nice gameplay. Story is fun, fun as in entertaining. realistic.... not at all. Next time write a good story Far cry dev's. But keep going at this. For me the beauty of this game is exploration, i love the hunting and fishing, and liberating camps. However the plains are a great area to play in, but the other 2 territories ruin the game...overpoweered tanks up north and silly withcraft nonsense to the east.… Expand
  28. TheAct10onGame
    Nov 9, 2018
    8
    Сюжет конечо не сильная сторона игры, но в этой части лучший геймплей. Графика вполне хороша. Музыка и звуки божественны. Редактор карт неплох. Сетевая игра как в Call of Duty, но карты создают игроки, хорошая задумка.
  29. NapoMMC
    Nov 6, 2018
    4
    Any shooting/archery game will get from me 50% of the rating for lacking gyro aiming. The PS4 is with us since 2013, the controllers are awesome but nobody uses the gyro aiming. I just get frustrated for most of the game to try shoot something when it's so easy to add the damn gyro aiming and make it 10 times better with so little effort. When you get used to aiming close to properly theAny shooting/archery game will get from me 50% of the rating for lacking gyro aiming. The PS4 is with us since 2013, the controllers are awesome but nobody uses the gyro aiming. I just get frustrated for most of the game to try shoot something when it's so easy to add the damn gyro aiming and make it 10 times better with so little effort. When you get used to aiming close to properly the freaking game is over.

    It's a typical Far Cry game with most of the same Far Cry stuff in it. For the most part, as most of the other Far Cry games it's about an 8/10 but I can't stand the amount of laziness that goes into most recent games, including this one. I'll update my score when and if they ever patch the game with proper environment destruction and gyro aiming, but as it stands 4/10 => aka lame and lazy when talking about a game that can be easily made one of the very good games of this generation with jut a bit of love and care for the consumers.    … Expand
  30. Cpal4554
    Oct 18, 2018
    5
    The graphics are not as good as I would have expected from a 2018 game (Spider-man on the same base PS4 looks a full generation younger), the gameplay is not bad, but it's not really refreshing compared to the previous Far Cry which featured the same types of transport and many types of guns, some say it has new elements but outside of shooting from a helicopter and catching fish (whichThe graphics are not as good as I would have expected from a 2018 game (Spider-man on the same base PS4 looks a full generation younger), the gameplay is not bad, but it's not really refreshing compared to the previous Far Cry which featured the same types of transport and many types of guns, some say it has new elements but outside of shooting from a helicopter and catching fish (which are admittedly both fun for a short while) I can't really find any. The story, which I won't get into detail about, is not exactly uplifting or positive. It's like every other Ubisoft game: fight against many different enemies that pretty much look the same until you "kill" the boss enemy after which the ending is very negative and therefor not rewarding for all your hard work.

    Ubisoft should be able to do a lot better than this. I'm really tired of this writing style which I've seen in Far Cry 4, Assassin's Creed Black Flag / Unity / Syndicate (I couldn't even play Origins for more than five minutes) and frankly many more. They should take a look into Uncharted, Spider-man, GTA V and several other games which contain about as much violence and as crazy aggressive antagonists, but still are way more fun to play, and certainly more fun to finish.    … Expand
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#56 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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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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