Far Cry New Dawn

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 755 Ratings

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  1. treens21
    Feb 15, 2019
    0
    Easy cash-in for Ubisoft before the inevitable cross-gen FC6 next year.

    - lazy re-use of the Far Cry 5 map
    - the game pretends to be post-apocalyptic, but honestly the differences compared to base FC5 are minimal
    - bullet sponge enemies and pointless rpg elements
    - worse graphics than base FC5 game
  2. astranova
    Feb 15, 2019
    0
    Re-used Far Cry 5 locations with sunny-rainbow post-apocalypse land. 40$ for re-used DLC? No, thank you.

    Racism, stupid story and bad characters is included. Do not waste your money for this game.
    Ubisoft is just want to make some trash game under good franchise to make money on fans.
  3. PPaul27
    Feb 15, 2019
    2
    This production is a really shame...is trash..a long dlc of far cry 5...an ugly dlc...a scandalous dlc... ehi ubisoft u like money? Yes i too! but .. Its time to say STOP to rpg element in everywhere and in classic brand...after assassins creed now alredy far cry is ruined to invadent rpg element... ...shame ! shame! shame!
  4. Jaexyr
    Feb 15, 2019
    0
    Whoever is directing this train-wreck needs to be fired. Don't waste your money. The franchise peaked at 3 & 4 as an artform. FC5 and the New Dawn reskin are a downgrade and obvious money grab. Even Dunia is worse.
  5. alsione
    Feb 15, 2019
    0
    Это глупая, отвратительная игра на базе дальний крик 5. Отвратительная история. Абсолютно ничего нового!
  6. Resurreccion
    Feb 15, 2019
    0
    This title is totally trash, this is even worst than AC Syndicate in my opinion. All ubisoft games look and works the same: go to the point A, go to the point B, attack enemy base, free hostages etc etc it is so boring and repeatable ... Hope they start listen players ... someday and not making mistake like FC New Dawn again.
  7. ConorGamingzHD
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    I love this game! Far Cry 5 was amazing and the story continues in New Dawn.
  8. valentinanisimo
    Mar 2, 2019
    8
    here is an interesting setting of charismatic chief villains in the game and, in general, this is the good old far cry
    minuses
    1 in the game about the cheerful apocalypse could add more insane weapons
    2 Mickey and Lou appear too little for the whole game (as in far cry 3)
    overall the game is not bad
  9. thelivingflesh
    Mar 13, 2019
    5
    ive been playing farcry since farcry 1 on a geforce mx 440 to a 2080ti.
    farcry 1,3,4( excluding africa) were the best . 5 and ND has these problems which need to be addressed for the fans to stay loyal.
    -weapon system and unable to customize it - upgrading the base (base weapons attack would have been good) considering upgrading is an option - the story Farcry 4 was the pinnacle in    ive been playing farcry since farcry 1 on a geforce mx 440 to a 2080ti.
    farcry 1,3,4( excluding africa) were the best . 5 and ND has these problems which need to be addressed for the fans to stay loyal.
    -weapon system and unable to customize it
    - upgrading the base (base weapons attack would have been good) considering upgrading is an option
    - the story
    Farcry 4 was the pinnacle in terms of maps, weapons system and a story!    … Expand
  10. Okcpest
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    While I get people saying this is DLC, I would had preferred if they took a bit more time made the map larger and more weapon customization. This game is still fun and I still enjoy it. I have played a lot worse games and still really like this game. Just I wanted more and would had been happier with more weapon customizing. I would had liked to seen more perks. Things I did like, well itWhile I get people saying this is DLC, I would had preferred if they took a bit more time made the map larger and more weapon customization. This game is still fun and I still enjoy it. I have played a lot worse games and still really like this game. Just I wanted more and would had been happier with more weapon customizing. I would had liked to seen more perks. Things I did like, well it is a far cry game, the little puzzles you have to do for some of the stashes are fun. This game felt like a place holder until the next game comes out. Also one thing I like about Farcry is the villains are usually very memorable but the twins not so much. I am not sure but I would say it would had been nice if they had more involvement in the story.… Expand
  11. Bjorncloud
    Mar 12, 2019
    6
    Story - 1/10- There really isn't a story, but what little there is lacks pretty much anything of interest. The twins are boring as can be, have no character, and are not believable in their positions as leaders.

    Gameplay - 8/10- Still solid gameplay from far cry. You blow things up, you kill people, animals, and even blow yourself up plenty of times. It is fun to do things your own way    Story - 1/10- There really isn't a story, but what little there is lacks pretty much anything of interest. The twins are boring as can be, have no character, and are not believable in their positions as leaders.

    Gameplay - 8/10- Still solid gameplay from far cry. You blow things up, you kill people, animals, and even blow yourself up plenty of times. It is fun to do things your own way and to change situations based on your arsenal of choice. Guns are very similar to Far Cry 5, but there is a slight RPG twist on things. It is very minimal, but means you do have to get better weapons if you want to kill harder enemies or those pesky mutant animals.

    Overall- 6/10 If you like far cry games you will like this short experience, but don't expect to get much of a lasting impression out of it. This is easily missed though and you wont lose a thing from not playing it. There are a lot of games out there that are better than this and worth your time. If you can get it for free or rent it or something, then you can beat it in a breeze and move on to another game.    … Expand
  12. Corfe1989
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    It's more like a 7-8 great fun hope they carry on with some of the new mechanics and post nuclear theme. I rated 10 though to try and ballence out some of the people who review boomed it. No way is it a 0, if it was awarded a 4-6 I would say fair play because people like different things but 0 implies it's broken which it isnt
  13. Gamer51
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Far Cry 5 was a fun game to play and New Dawn continues the fun after the apocalyptic ending of Far Cry 5.
  14. BSchwarz95
    Feb 22, 2019
    6
    I respect that Far Cry is a series that can experiment with its style and genre. The numbered entries are still relatively similar but between those games, we get titles like Blood Dragon, Primal, and now New Dawn (one could throw in FC4 and FC5 DLCs too). They're unique and allow for the franchise to stay fresh even though it's been going on for more than a decade and a half. For the mostI respect that Far Cry is a series that can experiment with its style and genre. The numbered entries are still relatively similar but between those games, we get titles like Blood Dragon, Primal, and now New Dawn (one could throw in FC4 and FC5 DLCs too). They're unique and allow for the franchise to stay fresh even though it's been going on for more than a decade and a half. For the most part, everything has still felt like the Far Cry name...until now.
    New Dawn is a looter-shooter RPG with bullet sponges and ranked vehicles/weapons/enemies. It doesn't feel like Far Cry to me, although I appreciate the effort to try something new yet again. Even though this entry doesn't exactly impress me as much as I would have liked, I still love that this series can't go stale and New Dawn keeps that streak going (more or less).
    For Far Cry fans, I recommend buying this game at 40 bucks and then spending 20 on in-game weapons. It'll help this feel like Far Cry because you'll be able to get a high-level bow and take people out in one hit. If you don't do that, then you'll need literally hundreds of arrows to take down a high-ranking outpost.    … Expand
  15. NovastreamAU
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day. It’s another Far Cry game…the big question on my lips was do we really REALLY need another one? Fortunately the answer is YES! When a game is this good, more can never be enough. What could easily be shunned as a re-skinned Far Cry 5, has evolved into one of the most addictive Far Cry experiences since Primal (you can read my review of that game here)It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day. It’s another Far Cry game…the big question on my lips was do we really REALLY need another one? Fortunately the answer is YES! When a game is this good, more can never be enough. What could easily be shunned as a re-skinned Far Cry 5, has evolved into one of the most addictive Far Cry experiences since Primal (you can read my review of that game here)

    The apocalypse has happened and seventeen years later vegetation and animal life has taken over, but yet again a tyrannical ruler…well twins in this case is trying to control the world and its resources. The game serves as a continuation of Far Cry 5 and while does have the same map, the experiences and exploration are much more readily available in this iteration providing a Far Cry experience worth sinking your teeth into.

    Part of what made this game so engaging was the ability to craft and upgrade weapons, bases and items. By far the best weapon is the saw launcher that cuts right through enemies and also rebounds off surfaces for multiple kills. It is the most bloody and satisfying way to get through areas infested with enemies. The usual suspects of guns and bow and arrows do fill out the roster, it isn’t anything that you haven’t seen before but unlocking the level 2 and 3 items is great motivation to keep playing.

    The story line of your character being the “chosen one” who can eat fruit from Joseph’s tree, survive and kill a bear with a few punches does seem a bit out there for this title, when the Highway men announce their arrival with fireworks and an endless onslaught of attacks it does bring it back down to ridiculous enjoyment. This game seems to take itself a lot less seriously than the previous titles and does so in an incredibly entertaining way.

    Exploration is encouraged in the game and the main story missions never interfere if you don’t want to play them immediately. The game starts off in the bottom corner of the map and gradually reveals itself depending on which missions you play and who you recruit to your base. If you want to go and spend all day and night fishing and hunting animals you can, there is no forced play through that makes the game feel almost sand box like in some elements. Speaking of animals they are actually pretty entertaining in this game. You can be ambushed by the Highwaymen, struggling to stay alive and in runs a bear who will happily start taking them out and chase them away. You then have the option to pursue them and snag some sweet bear hide or continue on your way and recoup. This happened multiple times during my play through and sometimes the bear went for me resulting in a few re-spawns.

    Vehicle wise the game has the three levels like weapons and ultimately was a little disappointing with the choices offered up. There is also a Ubisoft club only buggy vehicle which looks cool, but if you are new to Ubisoft titles you can’t unlock immediately and need to play the game for a while before you can redeem. Driving around in cars can make it difficult to take enemies out with gunfire and don’t get me started on “DON’T KILL INNOCENT CIVILIANS” warning that constantly pop up when some idiot runs out in the middle of the road or walks into your gun fight and stands in front of enemies. It seems that art imitates life in this respect.

    The lighting and shadows in the art of this game really help set the mood. There is one mission in which you travel down a river and light torches along the way. There is something so chilling and creepy, yet beautiful and enchanting about this moment that solidified my love of this game. It is a quiet moment, a slow and eerie experience that took me by surprise and made me appreciate the rest of the design and beauty that this game offers. The pink and purple infusion of colour and light that permeates the environment is something rarely used in a post apocalyptic title and is used to great effect. The twinkling of a pinkish light streaming through the antlers of a massive deer is majestic. It looks even better on a PS4 Pro.

    Overall Far Cry New Dawn took me by complete surprise and gave me an addictive and beautiful game environment to play around in. The array of weapons, items and upgrades are fairly on par with other games yet the addition of the buzz saw launcher is pure genius. While the story may head to some really REALLY out there places, it never takes itself too seriously and its dedication to providing a sandbox like experience ultimately pays off. Far Cry New Dawn is the surprise of 2019 and worth playing.    … Expand
  16. fvolpim
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    I was a little afraid of the RPG elements on the FarCry.. But Im suprised. The game is awesome and keep the good old Far Cry style. :)
    I just think the story is a little too short. But the outpost scavange option and expeditions are GREAT!
  17. EnglishVan
    Mar 7, 2019
    8
    I don't understand why this game is getting so much hate and so many negative reviews. It is really good. I enjoyed this game from start to finish. There are flaws, sure, but it is a great experience.
  18. inmh
    Feb 25, 2019
    7
    It was good. Not excellent, not fabulous, but good.

    I adored Far Cry 5, and I was highly anticipating this one- but the story wasn't nearly as strong as I would have liked it to be, and for a sequel game, there were way too many loose threads from FC5 left untouched and unexplored.
  19. RafaelBareiro
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. foda de maishhqbqqjbqbahqhqhqgehwhqvqhwwyhwhqhgqvsggshshnejssjjkejdbdhwhdbdhdhebeybjejwjdidneidbrjneifne2… Expand
  20. Duan
    Feb 21, 2019
    9
    some games are not about winning and losing and prizes and al this **** its about to explore a different enviroment and world what you always dont see in some. Far Cry New Dawn is for people who believes in the art of games.

    as for me,..
    Im enjoying the **** out of it
  21. Loneski
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    Absolutely love this game! An actual good narrative that is interesting and gives us a look on the aftermath of possibly one of the biggest endings in a Far Cry game. A lot of the textures have been redone and updated as well as adding new light RPG elements, new ideas such as expedition short missions and a lot of replayability. I enjoyed this game quite a bit.

    By the way it's called a    Absolutely love this game! An actual good narrative that is interesting and gives us a look on the aftermath of possibly one of the biggest endings in a Far Cry game. A lot of the textures have been redone and updated as well as adding new light RPG elements, new ideas such as expedition short missions and a lot of replayability. I enjoyed this game quite a bit.

    By the way it's called a flower bloom after a nuclear explosion. Might want to read up on something before just complaining because it's colorful.    … Expand
  22. IlWidowmakeRIl
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    The game is great and bigger than a dlc. The ones that’s rating the game zero hasn’t even took the time to play it but rather just **** about it. If you liked FC5 then you will enjoy New Dawn.
  23. bbtothe
    Feb 23, 2019
    3
    Literally the best thing about this game is the nice looking cutscenes (on the rare occasion they actually make sense). The story writing is absolutely disastrous, theres a part where after killing a bunch of 'enemies' you go and confront the twins, BUT FIRST LET'S SURRENDER ALL YOUR WEAPONS its sooo stupid Ubisoft NEEDS NEW WRITERS SOOOO BAD (across basically all their games..) Its anLiterally the best thing about this game is the nice looking cutscenes (on the rare occasion they actually make sense). The story writing is absolutely disastrous, theres a part where after killing a bunch of 'enemies' you go and confront the twins, BUT FIRST LET'S SURRENDER ALL YOUR WEAPONS its sooo stupid Ubisoft NEEDS NEW WRITERS SOOOO BAD (across basically all their games..) Its an RPG with legit 4 'Levels"... so your either 1 shotting things, or doing absoutely 0 damage with a shotgun blast to the face unless you have the same level gun as the enemies.. There was multiple times when I downgraded my guns and swapped back to ones I have unlocked ages ago just so that I wasn't killing everything with 1 smg bullet. Was a big fan of FarCry 5 (best since 3) but this is just a joke tbh. It seems soooo rushed and uninspired its not even funny. God I hope they can drop all this **** for 6 and make it good because I normally love FarCry games. Trading this garbage in tomorrow… Expand
  24. demonicale
    Feb 19, 2019
    8
    Brilliant game! loved Far cry 5 and this compliments the ongoing story line from Far cry 5. The graphics aren't as good as far cry 5, but the gameplay is the same which is what counts.
  25. inaneHELLRAISER
    Feb 16, 2019
    3
    It's a shallow RPG with a far cry skin. Instead of a massive open world playground, you are now boxed into areas with enemies you can currently kill. No gun customization and boring skills for things we already have access too in previous games.
  26. xSPAZZx
    Feb 16, 2019
    2
    Pay attention to the negative reviews

    Where there is smoke there is fire This game is Far cry 5.1. Far cry 5 did not even last a year before Ubisoft decided to milk their cash cow for all its worth... Do you guys remember the abysmal so called DLCs for Far Cry 5? That's because they were surreptitiously creating a $40 glorified DLC as a "sequel" Ubisoft took cues for    Pay attention to the negative reviews

    Where there is smoke there is fire

    This game is Far cry 5.1. Far cry 5 did not even last a year before Ubisoft decided to milk their cash cow for all its worth...

    Do you guys remember the abysmal so called DLCs for Far Cry 5? That's because they were surreptitiously creating a $40 glorified DLC as a "sequel"

    Ubisoft took cues for EA/Bethesda/Blizzard to milk its audience before the get wise to their assembly line method of rolling out quasi completed or reskin versions of their past successes.

    Now don't get me wrong: sometimes a sequel like this works out: take for example Far Cry 3: dragon blood. In retrospect, that was a success compared to this abysmal mess.

    It is literally the entire game of Far Cry 5 reskinned with a fallout-like-mod for post apocalyptic world

    If this came out for $15 dollars it would have been fine...This should have been the DLC we waited for...    … Expand
  27. Deisler
    Feb 15, 2019
    2
    ubisoft plz try to da a rockstar, keep your time to built on story, missions , characters, all your current games remember me on mp loot games, not worth my time
  28. jacopocorradi
    Feb 15, 2019
    0
    stessa formula,noioso,ripetitivo,basta ubisoft,hai veramente rotto le palle al pubblico
  29. Paulab999
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    I really don’t understand the negative reviews unless the people writing them haven’t played the game. It’s more of Far Cry 5 but in a really beautiful world. The gun fighting is great fun as always and the music is outstanding. I’m having a blast it’s just a shame that some people have chosen to hate for no reason. The story is the usual Far Cry. I can’t praise it enough.
  30. happyblackfox
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    This is actually a very nice game that continues the FC5 story and adds more fun and madness to it. The expeditions are great and the graphics and soundtracks are amazing. I have a great time playing it and I encourage anyone to try it. It's a full game , 18-20 hours at least and lots of possibilities to replay / coop with friends.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 70
  3. Negative: 1 out of 70
  1. The Digital Fix
    May 14, 2019
    60
    Far Cry New Dawn does everything you'd expect from a Far Cry title. However, it failed to deliver the same level of polish and enjoyment its predecessor enjoyed, and while it’s still packed with buckets of fun, I couldn't help shake the feeling that I’ve done all this before.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Mar 28, 2019
    60
    New Dawn is a clearing of the air after Far Cry 5, but calling it a "new dawn" is preposterous. What we have here is a sideways hop, a purgatory of a sequel in a series that has no idea what to do with itself, beyond giving you another mapful of nodes to flip. [Issue#331, p.116]
  3. Vgames
    Mar 19, 2019
    80
    No doubt about it, Far Cry: New Dawn can give you tons of fun for hours, but if you've played a Far Cry game before, you know what you're getting into, for better or for worse.
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