Far Cry New Dawn

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  • Summary: Seventeen years after a nuclear doomsday, Hope County, Montana, has changed in unexpected ways. Nuclear winter has given way to a "superbloom," creating a lush, colourful landscape that survivors have begun to re-populate with makeshift buildings. It's a lawless frontier where people areSeventeen years after a nuclear doomsday, Hope County, Montana, has changed in unexpected ways. Nuclear winter has given way to a "superbloom," creating a lush, colourful landscape that survivors have begun to re-populate with makeshift buildings. It's a lawless frontier where people are struggling to get by - and you'll be able to experience it all with a friend in co-op, or on your own as a lone gunslinger. After living through the apocalypse, the survivors in Hope County now face a new threat: the nihilistic Highwaymen, vicious scavengers intent on bleeding the county dry. When the survivors put out a call for help to combat this deadly threat, you are quickly thrust into the middle of a new battle for the future of Hope County. Since the nuclear apocalypse, survivors have been piecing their shelter, tools, and weapons together from the broken remnants of the old world. The results may look ramshackle, but they'll keep you alive in a fight. Your Homebase will let you construct powerful weapons and vehicles, giving you more options than ever for explosive, over-the-top action. When anything and everything can happen, it is never too much to have someone watching your back. Whether it's Hurk, a boar, or whoever you want, you can recruit an eclectic cast of Guns and Fangs for Hire to fight by your side. You can even play with a friend in co-op.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 70
  3. Negative: 1 out of 70
  1. Press Start Australia
    Feb 14, 2019
    90
    Far Cry New Dawn shares a lot of great similarities with Far Cry 5, but it’s the minor tweaks that allow it to stand as its own title. With so much to do, so many places to explore, and a post-apocalyptic world that is grounded in realism, there is no shortage of entertainment to be had in Hope County. While Mickey and Lou may not seem as threatening as previous instalments’ villains, they and the Highwaymen with their vibrant neon graffiti and motocross-influenced gear are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Welcome back to Hope County – and good luck.
  2. GamesRadar+
    Feb 14, 2019
    80
    Far Cry New Dawn might be a spinoff game, but it’s sure to have a lasting impact on what we think of when Far Cry comes to mind.
  3. Trusted Reviews
    Feb 15, 2019
    80
    Far Cry New Dawn is a worthy entry to the shooter franchise, but it’ll feel too familiar to fans, and not different enough to those who have been put off by the game’s most recent entries. It’s competently made, with flecks of dark humour and some great action sequences, but aside from a few interesting new mechanics and a fascinating new setting, Far Cry New Dawn is wider than it is deep, the kiss of death for shooter fans currently being swamped with new content.
  4. JeuxActu
    Feb 14, 2019
    70
    Ubisoft has to be careful not to exploit the Far Cry franchise too much. New Dawn is an intermediate Far Cry, which will satisfy the fans waiting for the next major part, but it's nothing exceptional. Nice to play, but clearly not a must-have.
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  5. GameCritics
    Mar 5, 2019
    70
    The replayable Outposts and Expeditions are a blast (even moreso in co-op) and the mild RPG mechanics of base building is a great start, even if it needs to be expanded upon. However, in a larger sense, the adventure is brought down by a comparatively small size and cookie-cutter bad guys. New Dawn isn’t a terrible experience, but it would have been better served by being delivered as DLC material, not passed off as a full game.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Feb 14, 2019
    70
    This new Far Cry shines from its variety of side quests and a setup that gives a fresh taste to the formula. We would have loved a better scenario and a brand new AI system.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Feb 21, 2019
    40
    If New Dawn is as mute and monotonous about the issues that led to the nuclear war and the philosophies that shape its vision of America, that’s because it’s only interested in serving up a gamified version of survival, logic be damned.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 187
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 187
  3. Negative: 82 out of 187
  1. ConorGamingzHD
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    I love this game! Far Cry 5 was amazing and the story continues in New Dawn.
  2. Nicko__72
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    I have just purchased this game and I have not played FarCry 5 for at least 6 months. It is refreshing and I like that you continue the story.I have just purchased this game and I have not played FarCry 5 for at least 6 months. It is refreshing and I like that you continue the story. It has all of the noraml challenges that you find in FarCry. I understand that if you just finish 5 and then start this, it would be repetitive. I understand that if you just finish 5 and then start this, it would be repetitive. See what I did there! It's a great game if you have a break between the two and the mechanics all work well. I how found it very entertaining. I think everyone is being a little harsh. Go back and give it a go after a short break from the series. You'll love it.… Expand
  4. dpc
    Feb 21, 2019
    8
    People sure are getting their panties in a bunch. It's more Far Cry, which is great. Story's just ok. Graphics and gameplay are awesome, asPeople sure are getting their panties in a bunch. It's more Far Cry, which is great. Story's just ok. Graphics and gameplay are awesome, as usual, but as a whole it doesn't do anything new. Is it worth full price ($40)? Not really. I got it for like 8 bucks with gift cards at Best Buy. For that, it's well worth it. Bottom line is it's tons of fun, but hold out for a discounted price if you can.… Expand
  5. Armin4
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    Well it's an ok game Gameplay and story have problems but not bad
    30 fps is just terrible
    And it's really short
  6. IanShrimpson
    Mar 11, 2019
    4
    It’s not the worst game out there but a “Farcry” from the best.
    I’m just frustrated about the price of the game compared to what you’re    It’s not the worst game out there but a “Farcry” from the best.
    I’m just frustrated about the price of the game compared to what you’re actually getting.

    I won’t be sticking around for any DLC or updates they attempt to pedal.

    NEGATIVES
    - No Weapon/Vehicle Customisation
    - Very Short Campaign
    - 99% recycled NPC’s, animations, locations, animals etc
    - Smaller/Reduced Map Size
    - Lack of Vechicles (Planes taken out all together)
    - Uneccesary RPG element
    - Lackluster Storyline
    - “Expeditions” are pretty much akin to any user made level you could find in the FC5 online arcade.    … Expand
  7. benauger94
    Dec 31, 2019
    2
    Glad I didnt pay full price for this. I know it's a continuation of FC5 but its half the game. Yes there are new weapons and vehicles but theGlad I didnt pay full price for this. I know it's a continuation of FC5 but its half the game. Yes there are new weapons and vehicles but the whole game is missing so much. Less collectables less main and side missions and a really week story. Ok if you pay £10 for it… Expand
  8. philip1212
    Aug 11, 2019
    0
    It's the worst far cry game ever made. Not fun at all, like the others. Like Far Cry 5, it's also dumb,

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