Far Cry 5

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7.0

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  1. Sceptic
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Magnificent.Though a few old favourite elements of mine are gone (poker,skinning animations,some hunting and crafting elements,weapon deg etc),the series really needed a revamp.The new mission structure is excellent,as is the fantastic characters and acting.I was initially hestitant regarding the setting,but now it's difficult to believe it could be set anywhere else.Everything fits like aMagnificent.Though a few old favourite elements of mine are gone (poker,skinning animations,some hunting and crafting elements,weapon deg etc),the series really needed a revamp.The new mission structure is excellent,as is the fantastic characters and acting.I was initially hestitant regarding the setting,but now it's difficult to believe it could be set anywhere else.Everything fits like a glove and I loved the story,which surprised me.The Seed family being particulary great.Co-op is a real highlight.Playing with a friend is probably the best thing about FC5,and sharing the experience with another person should be a feature in many games of this nature.From the beginning of the game,even though the game mildy guides you,simply pick a direction and go for it.Craft your own experience...It looks and feels awesome and time flies by while playing.I would like a harder,survivalist type difficulty and live in FC5 for some time,with more repercussions for dying.Other than that,it's a ten for mine.… Expand
  2. becks1907
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    Amazing characters and really powerful graphics since Horizon Zero Dawn, (PS4 Pro) Montana is a really great and mysterious place. Thank you Ubisoft for all Far Cry series.
  3. Barca1985
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    It has been a while that i had so much fun in a game. It's a beautiful game with lots to do and a lot of action. Recommend it!
  4. 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
  5. zack5
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    Incredible, from beginning to end. Immersive graphics and atmosphere coupled with great music and gameplay come together to make this my favorite Far Cry game to date, and one of my favorite games of 2018 so far. Must have for a Far Cry fan and those even slightly interested shouldn't be disappointed here. Great job by the developers and looking forward to future releases.
  6. 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
  7. HayvenMoses
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    This is by far the best Far Cry,Ive played every one and this is amazing. Its damn near perfect. Ive been a gamer for 30 years and havent had this much fun just screwing around in a long time,its always something going on,from wing suit challenges to quad races,hunting,fishing and more,this games for people looking to just have fun,all you people giving this game zeros need to lightenThis is by far the best Far Cry,Ive played every one and this is amazing. Its damn near perfect. Ive been a gamer for 30 years and havent had this much fun just screwing around in a long time,its always something going on,from wing suit challenges to quad races,hunting,fishing and more,this games for people looking to just have fun,all you people giving this game zeros need to lighten up,pick it up you wont be disappointed unless fun disappoints you.… Expand
  8. cjordan6
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    Where to begin.... Far Cry 5 does enough to improve on some needed areas like no mini map and removal of towers, to make it fresh and fun from an interface/immersion perspective. Ubisoft left in all of the excellent Far Cry we love, with a compelling story and amazing location. I feel that Ubisoft is one of the few AAA game makers that gives you a lot of content in the core game so youWhere to begin.... Far Cry 5 does enough to improve on some needed areas like no mini map and removal of towers, to make it fresh and fun from an interface/immersion perspective. Ubisoft left in all of the excellent Far Cry we love, with a compelling story and amazing location. I feel that Ubisoft is one of the few AAA game makers that gives you a lot of content in the core game so you don't feel cheated (looking at you Activision & EA). The addition of being able to play co-op is great or use one of the characters in the game to back you up. Its awesome!!! Now I get to share the fun with a friend all the way through the story and it adds replay value when helping a buddy with missions you have already completed. I can't wait to see what else Far Cry 5 has in store as I progress through the game. No I am not in the game industry, I am just a gamer and appreciate a good game when one comes along.… Expand
  9. Slacker_VII
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    Amazing graphics with interesting characters and gameplay. The FC formula improved in every way. You will get hooked for good reasons
  10. Ipkiss
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    By far the best FarCry of the series. It stays true to its formula but advances it in nearly every aspect. I am glad to see that after they took a step back with FarCry 4, they are going in the right direction again. And I havent even played the Arcade Mode with the Level-Editor. Obviously this is not a 10/10 Game, but with all the haters its like you can only vote 10 or 0. I would giveBy far the best FarCry of the series. It stays true to its formula but advances it in nearly every aspect. I am glad to see that after they took a step back with FarCry 4, they are going in the right direction again. And I havent even played the Arcade Mode with the Level-Editor. Obviously this is not a 10/10 Game, but with all the haters its like you can only vote 10 or 0. I would give it a strong 8.8 so far.… Expand
  11. Dreizehn
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    The absolutely best one in the franchise so far. Stunning graphics, incredible gameplay (it never felt so good to shoot people and ride vehicles!) and a very interesting story with charismatic characters. Finally, Montana is so beautiful I can't believe it. 10/10 for me.
  12. lostsol
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    My favorite Far Cry so far. I played the hell out of it. I understand why the story made some conservative players in the US cringe, but hey the game is not about trying to please anyone. It’s a creative take on what’s been going on in the US the last few years. Take it or leave it!
  13. Jerger
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Great So far. About 8 hours in. I cant wait to get back to playing. I have so many games in my backlog to start and finish and i cant wait to get back to this game. Its fun. thats it. its just fun.
  14. Matttappen
    May 2, 2018
    10
    I absolutely love it! Please do yourself a favor and Don't listen to all the people whining and complaining. I honestly don't understand the negative reviews. I've been a huge fan of Far Cry since Far Cry 3 and if your a fan of Far cry as well, pick this game up.
  15. BigMatchu
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Best Farcry and one of the best games of the year. Ubisoft has done really well.
  16. uncharted4
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    this game is pretty great and fun. graphic is pretty amazing like AC Origins. gameplay is great. hire for fangs is fun thing to do

    gameplay : 9.0
    graphic : 9.5
    Sound : 9.0
  17. GuerillaTaktics
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    I love this series, I have enjoyed them all, tons of a fun in a big open sand box. A lot of people complain about the story from iteration to iteration but I've never thought any of the stories were that great I just enjoy roaming the maps and doing side objectives and always have a great time.
  18. 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
  19. zCrYpTz-_
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a shame that people don't understand the deeper meaning of this game's magnificent storyline. It puts the whole world in another perspective. A perspective that we in the real world should consider could actually be for the better. As it's maybe how it always was supposed to be before we created what earth is today. A place we created, soon a place we destroyed. Joseph was actually trying to do the right thing. The thing no one dares to do or speak loud about. He was trying to save the human race from ourselves. Don't get me wrong, I'm not insane. But life is precious and I'm not sure we have as much time as we think we have left to appreciate this beautiful gift we've been given. Because in the end, we will all die under the same feet of our own race. Just because we didn't have faith in each other. And of the cause, the ending is supposed to hit you this way. It's simply there to make you feel stupid because all the effort you went through with killing endless amount of people who actually just tried to save us from extinction is surely something that goes against ''gods will''. Cause, in the end, Joseph turns out as the good guy when he offers redemption ''in the eyes of god'' from our sins we've made throughout the whole game. This is clearly why there's no good ending. Cause why should there be a good ending when we were the bad guys all along?… Expand
  20. Gn2056
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    Games good, what you'd expect from a farcry game. Graphics are really 1st time farcry has really done its setting justice. If you have liked previous farcry games you'll be happy. There is one really bad assett in game the boxes of apples look like ps1 apples really weird. Maybe its a joke bad apples i dunno. Anyways wanted to say SLANT magazine are scum and to not click their reviews.Games good, what you'd expect from a farcry game. Graphics are really 1st time farcry has really done its setting justice. If you have liked previous farcry games you'll be happy. There is one really bad assett in game the boxes of apples look like ps1 apples really weird. Maybe its a joke bad apples i dunno. Anyways wanted to say SLANT magazine are scum and to not click their reviews. They just try to be outlier to get clicks. Or is Attack on Titan 2 the goty to them? Please boycott SLANT… Expand
  21. Liverpoolgamer
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Wow, i love this game. So what its far fetched, not touching on political subjects. Its about fun, and this game is fun as hell. I am from England, but i wish i was American, just because there are alot of messesd up things goin on in all our countries, this is a break from the norm. Using a beutiful US backdrop it has created a wonderful playground to embrace and do things we would not doWow, i love this game. So what its far fetched, not touching on political subjects. Its about fun, and this game is fun as hell. I am from England, but i wish i was American, just because there are alot of messesd up things goin on in all our countries, this is a break from the norm. Using a beutiful US backdrop it has created a wonderful playground to embrace and do things we would not do in real life. Buy this game you wont regret it. And remember its just a game!! A bloody good one.… Expand
  22. MAJINKHAN
    Apr 8, 2018
    10
    This is hands down. The best Far Cry in the Franchise. Far Cry has always capitalized on their villains.
  23. trollkiller55
    Apr 3, 2018
    10
    Great gameplay makes up for a sometimes meh story. Can’t stop playin it—highly re ommend!
  24. exleper
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    They hit it out of the park again. Great story, gamepley, graphics, its got it all!
  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. VixenFreya
    May 16, 2018
    10
    How can this game get a 6,9? I have played it 60+ hours and still enjoying it. Great story and never boring!
  27. 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.
  28. Lonejumper23
    Mar 16, 2020
    10
    BEST REPLY VALUE OF ANY GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED!!! Wow!!! Incredible!!! Action packed!!! Amazing graphics, story and I can't stop playing this masterpiece of an open world sandbox!!!! This is a must play and the best far cry of the series by far!!!
  29. andy24king24
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    Absolutely love it but incredibly disappointed that the gold edition I bought hasn’t got Far Cry 3 classic ready to play until Summer 2018. Very cunning from Ubisoft this. But the game is awesome.
  30. Vrbis21
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    Gameplay is great and I actually enjoyed the story. Ignore any people complaining about it being too political from either side of the spectrum. Some people are mad because it's not political enough or it's too political. People are dumb.
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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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