Far Cry Primal

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  • Summary: The era is the Stone Age, a time of imminent peril and limitless adventure, when giant mammoths and sabretooth tigers rule the globe, and humanity is at the low end of the food chain. As the last survivor of your hunting group, you will learn to build a deadly arsenal, fight off dangerousThe era is the Stone Age, a time of imminent peril and limitless adventure, when giant mammoths and sabretooth tigers rule the globe, and humanity is at the low end of the food chain. As the last survivor of your hunting group, you will learn to build a deadly arsenal, fight off dangerous predators, and outsmart enemy tribes to conquer the land of Oros and become the Apex Predator. You'll assume the role of Takkar, a seasoned hunter and the last surviving member of your group. You have a single goal: survive in a world where you are the hunted. Grow your tribe and sharpen your skills to lead your people, conquer the land of Oros, and become the apex predator. Encounter a cast of memorable characters who can help push back the dangers of the wild. Face enemy tribes who will do anything to eradicate you and your allies. [Ubisoft]

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 91
  3. Negative: 1 out of 91
  1. CGMagazine
    Feb 22, 2016
    95
    Far Cry Primal is a fantastic standalone title that also has enough historical research meat to keep history nerds happy.
  2. PSX Extreme
    Feb 28, 2016
    85
    Far Cry Primal is a healthy, well-designed, immensely immersive experiment within an established franchise. Bottom line is we need more developers to take such risks. The result is indeed a fantastic experience due to the blending of multiple genres - survival, adventure, action, first-person, strategy, etc. - and the retaining of a familiar, tried-and-true formula.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 22, 2016
    82
    Solid, engaging and technically delicious, Far Cry Primal is a spin off that amuses the player even without firearms and vehicles, although the playful infrastructure is too conservative.
  4. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 22, 2016
    80
    Melee combat can be disorienting and the story isn’t all that memorable. Still, Far Cry Primal nails what it does right. Beast Mastery is a great new mechanic, the presentation is fantastic, and most importantly, it feels just like a Far Cry game. Woolly mammoths may have gone extinct, but Primal ensures that the Far Cry franchise won’t follow suit.
  5. Power Unlimited
    Feb 22, 2016
    76
    When the freshness of a Far Cry in the Stone Age becomes rotten -and luckily that takes quite a few hours- you’ll realise you’re once again routinely finishing off copious amounts of icons on a huge map. With a little extra time and effort Far Cry Primal could’ve been better than part 4, but now it’s an enjoyable spin-off that feels somewhat like a mod.
  6. Worth Playing
    Feb 23, 2016
    70
    Far Cry: Primal is an example of how ambition doesn't always translate to success. It's overly familiar and overly safe, and it does little with its concept.
  7. Quarter to Three
    Feb 23, 2016
    40
    Is it a good game? That’s the wrong question. The truest thing about Far Cry Primal is that above all else, and at the expense of all else, it’s an effective game.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 120 out of 213
  2. Mixed: 64 out of 213
  3. Negative: 29 out of 213
  1. mcrobert
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    I'm really happy Ubisoft decided to try something different with this one.

    This is the best Stone Age game ever done, makes you feel like    I'm really happy Ubisoft decided to try something different with this one.

    This is the best Stone Age game ever done, makes you feel like you are back in time surrounded by this incredible nature and animals.

    The game looks great, and it sounds amazing, the open world is vast with tones of things to do.
    Another great and fresh addition to the Far Cry games!!    … Expand
  2. ignoble
    Sep 29, 2022
    10
    TAME AND RIDE A SABERTOOTH! HUNT THE MAMMOTHS! Hear a science backed reconstruction of proto-indoeuropean language! Tame a wild variety ofTAME AND RIDE A SABERTOOTH! HUNT THE MAMMOTHS! Hear a science backed reconstruction of proto-indoeuropean language! Tame a wild variety of animals! I mean the experience of hunting together with a cave lion?! It's **** mind-blowing! It's everything I ever wanted from a game AND MORE. I just completely and absolutely love it.… Expand
  4. Tazzy13
    May 12, 2016
    9
    This is a stunning game , great gameplay and random encounters with enemies and wild animals, the story did feel abit dulled down , but it isThis is a stunning game , great gameplay and random encounters with enemies and wild animals, the story did feel abit dulled down , but it is set in the Stone Age so branching narratives probably wouldn't have worked. As all farcry games comes down to the gameplay and what you do with it , once you tame a few rideable beasts the game really opens up . Loved exploring and discovering all the hidden locations . The melee combat works really well and I'm glad they still made the weapons feel powerful. The graphics also look great , loved the sunlight coming through the trees. The game world feels more real and lived in then other farcry games. I suggest playing this game with headphones to hear all the animals and nature sound going on around you. The animal Ai is amazing with animals moving in packs and herds, Predators hunting their prey. One time I saw two tigers fighting in the distance. I'm glad Ubisoft tried something different with the Stone Age setting. Must buy for any open world fan.… Expand
  5. FairplayReviews
    Jan 1, 2018
    8
    Despite the average review, I think Far Cry Primal was thoroughly enjoyable. The story and the base system could be improved to be moreDespite the average review, I think Far Cry Primal was thoroughly enjoyable. The story and the base system could be improved to be more engaging, with complex base building and meaningful interactions like fallout 4?, but the world was beautifully crafted with details.

    I respect the Far Cry's team decision to really step out of their comfort zone and take away the guns to create something entirely different. But Far Cry's 3 storyline is by far the most memorable, giving a feeling evoked by films such as The Beach. Looking forward for Far Cry 5.    … Expand
  6. Sceptic
    Feb 28, 2016
    7
    The setting is the real winner here with the very familiar Far Cry gameplay beginning to get a little repetitive.Becoming a Beastmaster isThe setting is the real winner here with the very familiar Far Cry gameplay beginning to get a little repetitive.Becoming a Beastmaster is great,despite the fact that taming is far too simplistic.A bit of meat,hold a button and bam,Beastmaster in no time...The game also lacks decent characters.Where is Primals Vaas?The Shaman was decent but the Hurk-like character was beyond stupid and insulting to the people represented in Primal.I didn't bother picking up all the little blue thingies,I have done it many times before and the benefits are trivial.Despite this,Primal remains an enjoyable game,at least until something better comes along.… Expand
  7. Empyrea
    Jun 27, 2021
    6
    Being generous, you could rate this game with a 7 or 7'5 top. It's not a bad game but it gets repetitive. The best of this game is theBeing generous, you could rate this game with a 7 or 7'5 top. It's not a bad game but it gets repetitive. The best of this game is the enviroment and the idea of making a game based on a very long time ago. About the plot, it's not very interesting, I mean while advancing during the game there is nothing that make you long for more. I was about to stop playing a couple of times but, because it's not very long, I decided to finish it. It took me 17 hours doing most of the things. Honestly, after two hours playing this game there won't be much new things. Plus, I'm not really a fan of the Far Cry series.

    PS: The final boss has so much life! I mean he is just like if he was made of iron.    … Expand
  8. WillyFarmer
    Oct 26, 2016
    0
    If I wanted to play Harvest Moon I'd buy Harvest Moon. I'll just burn this edition from my memory (and literally) and wait for them to getIf I wanted to play Harvest Moon I'd buy Harvest Moon. I'll just burn this edition from my memory (and literally) and wait for them to get back on point. "Hey, I've got an idea! Let's make the next Bond movie a comedy musical!"… Expand

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