Far Cry 2

 Xbox 360
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 356 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 182 out of 356
  2. Mixed: 97 out of 356
  3. Negative: 77 out of 356
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  1. GrahamM.
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    No game is perfect, but Far Cry 2 is amazing on many levels-first and foremost, having the ability to EASILY create maps (that foster the style of 1st person shooter gameplay YOU prefer) and the ABSOLUTELY STUNNING visuals, not to mention the complete freedom to destroy anything and everything in the environment is truly AMAZING. It is a must to own, and this kind of game development No game is perfect, but Far Cry 2 is amazing on many levels-first and foremost, having the ability to EASILY create maps (that foster the style of 1st person shooter gameplay YOU prefer) and the ABSOLUTELY STUNNING visuals, not to mention the complete freedom to destroy anything and everything in the environment is truly AMAZING. It is a must to own, and this kind of game development should be supported and encouraged--user maps help increase the lifespan of the game and keep it fun for months to come. I bought both the XBOX360 and PS3 versions, and I haven't noticed all of the feature differences, but both look and play amazingly--if I had a PC with enough horsepower I would buy the PC version on steam--KUDOS to UBISOFT for VASTLY improving upon the original.… Expand
  2. JS.
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    Seems the release of Far Cry 2 has been somewhat overshadowed by other huge releases this month but make no mistake this is definitly woth a purchase. The game world is beautiful and immersive. Add to that the fire effects, mixed with the weather system, my mouth is wide open with amazement most of time i'm playing this game. Some advice for those finding getting around to be Seems the release of Far Cry 2 has been somewhat overshadowed by other huge releases this month but make no mistake this is definitly woth a purchase. The game world is beautiful and immersive. Add to that the fire effects, mixed with the weather system, my mouth is wide open with amazement most of time i'm playing this game. Some advice for those finding getting around to be tedious, master the bus system and get off road, this is a sandbox afterall, flying off sand dunes in a jeep leads to much bone jarring amusement. Any critic from the list above who hasn't ranked this groundbreaking game over 90 doesn't know what they're talking about IMO. Most fun I've had since COD4. (@Todd D turn your sensitivity up fool).… Expand
  3. JoshCarbaugh
    Oct 20, 2008
    10
    this is the best game ive ever seen in my life! this game shouldn't get a rating lower than 10. if u do give it a rating lower than 10, then u havnt seen good trailers or u havnt played it. u can do anthing in this game. ITS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. FPSMaster
    Oct 22, 2008
    10
    I'm not sure what people were expecting here, but this game is definitely the most underrated game I've seen yet this generation. A first for console FPSes: an open-world game the likes of Oblivion with unbelievable graphics and attention to detail. The lighting, the textures, the foliage, the water effects, fire effects, physics, everything, feels and looks so real it I'm not sure what people were expecting here, but this game is definitely the most underrated game I've seen yet this generation. A first for console FPSes: an open-world game the likes of Oblivion with unbelievable graphics and attention to detail. The lighting, the textures, the foliage, the water effects, fire effects, physics, everything, feels and looks so real it can't be described in words. The A.I. is really good too and will flank you, stumble after being shot, limp away, even act dead and hide behind things and wait for you to forget about them then come after you. The shooting gets good after you upgrade your weapons as does your stealth and just about everything else you can do once you upgrade them. That's one thing most reviewers forgot to talk about: you upgrade in this game much like an RPG, just lighter instead of RPG heavy like Fallout 3 letting the gunplay do the talking. The game plays out much like a Mercenaries or Morrowind game, but in first peron view with guns and many vehicles of which you can also upgrade yourself to be able to fix once they're shot up. The multiplayer plays like a standard FPS but with an incentive: you can make your own maps from scratch. You get to use the exact same tools as the developers used to create the gameworld and make your own maps. If you're a fan of FPSes and aren't overwhelmed at complete, and I mean complete, freedom, you have to play this. no scratch that, you have to own it. Ubisoft deserves your money for this for all the time, effort and attention to detail put into it so they can make another much sooner than expected. Just don't go in expecting the arcadey and over the top linearity of FPSes like COD4 or Halo. When I say this game gives you complete freedom in a 50km squared environment, I mean it. Only Fallout 3 could top this as best FPS this generation. But it still doesn't have multiplayer or the map maker of Farcry 2.… Expand
  5. ParthP.
    Oct 27, 2008
    10
    This game is i think the most realistic game ever. the way the environment reacts with the player and the healing strategies just how the soldiers do when they are in wars, shooting strategies. if u want to buy something that is going to worth it this year then it is Far Cry 2.
  6. Stephane
    Oct 23, 2008
    10
    Fantastic game with a fantastic atmosphere. You almost feel the heat of the jungle when you wander around to find your objectives. The framerate is smooth, especially considering all the things on screen. I guess any FPS player will enjoy this one. I don't even mention the ingame map editor, I barely played with it but its potential promises weeks of fun to create and play multiplayer maps.
  7. WillF.
    Oct 28, 2008
    10
    Hands down most interesting plot out there since the Metal Gear series (my favorite plot since... hehe, the early FF series ;p), and very good graphics and gamplay as well.
  8. KyleM.
    Oct 28, 2008
    10
    This game is very unique and very involved. The controls are cumbersome, but that's because it makes you do a lot of the things you would probably do in real life... figuring out how to get to your objectives, finding where enemies are prior to combat, finding a safe house so you can save the game and take a nap until dark for a stealthy attempt at a mission. You cannot compare it to This game is very unique and very involved. The controls are cumbersome, but that's because it makes you do a lot of the things you would probably do in real life... figuring out how to get to your objectives, finding where enemies are prior to combat, finding a safe house so you can save the game and take a nap until dark for a stealthy attempt at a mission. You cannot compare it to a game like Halo3 or COD4, it has about as much in common with those games as a game like Oblivion. It feels like a standard shooter, but it also kind of feels like an Africa simulator. It's atmosphere and rad vibe rival that of a good Hollywood movie. It never breaks first person though, and it doesn't need to at all to push the story or show something spectacular, you experience all those things more in this game than just about any other, because it feels much more real. Theres a few tiny things that could be better; car damage doesn't look too good, and enemies taking damage doesn't look perfect. I wish there were some crocodiles in the many rivers, but maybe I'm being silly.… Expand
  9. JackM
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    This game is amazing don't listen to the reviewers. This game will give you more playtime for your cash than any other game this year. I am not done the single player yet but from what I have heard it takes along time to complete and there is plaenty of insentive to play through it again thanks to branching missions that actualy have an affect on later missions. The graphics are This game is amazing don't listen to the reviewers. This game will give you more playtime for your cash than any other game this year. I am not done the single player yet but from what I have heard it takes along time to complete and there is plaenty of insentive to play through it again thanks to branching missions that actualy have an affect on later missions. The graphics are simply the best. They are better then shooters like Call of duty 4 that run on a predetermined path. Speaking of which this game crushes Call of duty 4 in absolutely every category. The multiplayer is amazing too. there are six different classes and 14 different maps with 4 game mode to play on them. the game modes are deathmatch, team deathmatch, Capture the diamond and uprising.Playing ranked is awsome but the map creator is the real deal. You can create maps from scratch and then play on them and rate them. the gameplay is amazing too its very realisatic. Depending on which one of the 4 difficulty settings you choose you may or may not have an aiming reticule. I would recommend hardcore bacause you don't have the aiming reticule which prevents running and gunning. In multiplayer there is no reticule which is definatley a bonus. overall with this game your going to get your moneys worth and then some. Don't listen to the reviewers, they are just mad because this game doesn't have any sci-fi elements to it. I think its idiotic that the matascore for this game is only 85. This game is the anti- call of duty in that you have complete tactical freedom rather than being shoved through a shoot with only one way to complete the game. Do yourself a favour and go buy this game, you will not be able to spend your money better on any other game this year or any year.… Expand
  10. JC
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    This game is clearly not for those suffering from short attention spans (or game reviewers struggling to meet deadline and confronted with an FPS that demands more time than many RPGs. No wonder they are annoyed by all the travel time.) Give it a chance though, and you'll be rewarded. Hopefully you have surround sound and a big TV because this game is suffused with an amazing This game is clearly not for those suffering from short attention spans (or game reviewers struggling to meet deadline and confronted with an FPS that demands more time than many RPGs. No wonder they are annoyed by all the travel time.) Give it a chance though, and you'll be rewarded. Hopefully you have surround sound and a big TV because this game is suffused with an amazing atmosphere. Just driving down some remote jungle road at night with the subtle rumble and creak of the beat up car and the night sounds of the jungle out your open window was enough to sell me on Far Cry 2. The infamous guard posts each require their own strategy, whether by stealthily avoiding or an all-out assault. This game is for people who thrive on casing their targets and careful planning before attacking. I just hope this game reaches its intended audience. It's not designed for mass appeal nor should it be, but I wouldn't say it's only for the hardcore either. It's a highly original shooter that doesn't cater to the lowest common denominator.… Expand
  11. thetrout
    Oct 25, 2008
    10
    Criminally underrated by the press! I am a big FPS fan, and this is unlike anything ive ever seen before. It mixes the crisp graphics, realistic shooting, and atmosphere of the original Far Cry with a GIGANTIC open world filled with unique environments and armies of angry, heavily armed militamen. The shooting is smooth and fine tuned, realistic and LOUD. The HUD is beautifully, minimally Criminally underrated by the press! I am a big FPS fan, and this is unlike anything ive ever seen before. It mixes the crisp graphics, realistic shooting, and atmosphere of the original Far Cry with a GIGANTIC open world filled with unique environments and armies of angry, heavily armed militamen. The shooting is smooth and fine tuned, realistic and LOUD. The HUD is beautifully, minimally done, immersing you in the action completely. Thank you Ubisoft! I feel bad saying this considering how broke I am, but my sixty dollars did not feel like adequate compensation for this true masterpiece of gaming!… Expand
  12. MattL
    Oct 26, 2008
    10
    Simply superb. I was going to rate this 9/10 but then i thought about it some more, and the thing is, i haven't even checked out the multiplayer or map editor yet. That is how engaging the single player story is. I just passed the 20 hour mark and it's just so damn hard to stop playing this. I had impossible expectations on FC2 after seeing the preview videos but when the Simply superb. I was going to rate this 9/10 but then i thought about it some more, and the thing is, i haven't even checked out the multiplayer or map editor yet. That is how engaging the single player story is. I just passed the 20 hour mark and it's just so damn hard to stop playing this. I had impossible expectations on FC2 after seeing the preview videos but when the reviews started coming out i was disappointed with the comments about the game's so called "flaws". In fact, with all the big releases coming soon, these reviews very nearly convinced me not to get FC2. Well thank goodness i trusted my own judgement because believe me, if you don't get this game you are missing out on something very special. But if you do want it be prepared to lose your social life for a while. Now i want to discuss some of the issues pointed out in the reviews. I own the game on xbox360 and a few reviews commented that they had experienced a stuttering framerate on this version. THIS IS COMPLETE BS!!! The game runs amazingly well on my console. Granted the graphics appear to have been toned down slightly compared to the PC version but it still looks damn sweet on a big TV. The weapons are fantastic and the sound is brilliant. I really like the wildlife sounds. Grenades make very nice explosions. Don't take too much from the reviewers that gave this game under 9/10. Remember these are the same reviewers who gave GTA4 10/10 and Bioshock 9/10. Enough said on that issue. This is a real game for REAL gamers. Do yourself a favour and please don't deny yourself FC2!!!… Expand
  13. BrianJ
    Feb 18, 2009
    10
    I'm only giving this game a 10 because everyone else is not giving Ubisoft THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT! I mean come on now! They are one of the leading developers in the industry and they wouldn't even think about releasing a finished product unless they were possitive that it would be recieved well by the masses. Now having said that, I think Far Cry 2 isn't truly deservable I'm only giving this game a 10 because everyone else is not giving Ubisoft THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT! I mean come on now! They are one of the leading developers in the industry and they wouldn't even think about releasing a finished product unless they were possitive that it would be recieved well by the masses. Now having said that, I think Far Cry 2 isn't truly deservable to carry on the Far Cry name in many aspects BUT it's still a wonderfully crafted fps and should have a home in any fps fans collection. Anyone who loves a mixture of open-world gameplay and intense fps action should definitely pick this one up!… Expand
  14. Deadsarow
    Nov 14, 2010
    10
    Far Cry 2 is one of the most under-appreciated games of all time. It has an awesome single player story, (might have a few glitches, but what freaking game doesn't?), amazingly simple and powerful map editor, awesome graphics, beautiful environments, and fun online multiplayer. Don't listen to all of these overly negative reviews. Far Cry 2 is one of those must play games. It's so muchFar Cry 2 is one of the most under-appreciated games of all time. It has an awesome single player story, (might have a few glitches, but what freaking game doesn't?), amazingly simple and powerful map editor, awesome graphics, beautiful environments, and fun online multiplayer. Don't listen to all of these overly negative reviews. Far Cry 2 is one of those must play games. It's so much fun, and I'm still having fun with it 2 years later.… Expand
  15. greekaussie
    May 25, 2011
    10
    i love fp shooters. i enjoyed most cods, most halos, all half life games, first far cry, crysis 2 etc but this game not only makes u work hard just to do a bit of shooting, its controls are sluggish, its frustrating just trying to get from one point to another, always looking at the map which is a pain and annoying, and to be honest just plain boring. the first far cry was way better,i love fp shooters. i enjoyed most cods, most halos, all half life games, first far cry, crysis 2 etc but this game not only makes u work hard just to do a bit of shooting, its controls are sluggish, its frustrating just trying to get from one point to another, always looking at the map which is a pain and annoying, and to be honest just plain boring. the first far cry was way better, trust me. i realize its meant to be be an rpg light fps, but its just a crap one thats all. dont waste your money and time.… Expand
  16. ISSGOD
    Dec 8, 2012
    10
    I was reminded of FC2 upon playing FC3, so thought I would give my take on FC2. Far Cry 2 to this day is one of the best FPS games I have ever played. It took me over 40 hours to beat it and I loved every minute of it. I know most hated it because of the re-spawning check points, but I thought it added a sense of realism. It makes sense to me that a check point could be restaffed after anI was reminded of FC2 upon playing FC3, so thought I would give my take on FC2. Far Cry 2 to this day is one of the best FPS games I have ever played. It took me over 40 hours to beat it and I loved every minute of it. I know most hated it because of the re-spawning check points, but I thought it added a sense of realism. It makes sense to me that a check point could be restaffed after an attack. When driving I would just blow through them or around them... easy to do. The game is epic in its beauty and I found myself many times stopping just to admire the scenery. The game had so much atmosphere... it just sucked me into the game world. You are not Rambo in the game and it is easy to be overwhelmed if you are not careful. But with some forethought on tactics, most encounters are a blast. Fire!!! Fire is awesome in the game! I would use it as a tool to flush out enemies or to cover my retreat. Heck, sometimes I would just for the fun of it snipe gas cans from afar and watch the ensuing chaos at a enemy checkpoint through my scope. I really do not have any gripes with Far Cry 2. One of the best shooters ever in my book.… Expand
  17. Steyraus
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    Amazing FPS open world. Gitty and comited to realism. Set in africa , the world is as beutiful as it is dangeous..
  18. RomuloVilela
    May 24, 2014
    10
    Far cry 2 is like the dark souls of fps: open world, difficult, realistic and with re spawning enemies. This is exactly what i love most in the game: you never feel safe! Playing Fa Cry 2 in hardcore mode is probably one of the best experiences that a ever had with a game! Bu this game is not for everyone, a lot of people love and hate FC2 for the very same reasons. Far Cry 3 may be aFar cry 2 is like the dark souls of fps: open world, difficult, realistic and with re spawning enemies. This is exactly what i love most in the game: you never feel safe! Playing Fa Cry 2 in hardcore mode is probably one of the best experiences that a ever had with a game! Bu this game is not for everyone, a lot of people love and hate FC2 for the very same reasons. Far Cry 3 may be a better game overall,but it never gives you the feeling of constant fight for survival that FC gives you!… Expand
  19. Butinho
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    This is very good game . This game carries so much memories that I have started it over again . I love the fact that they used my mother language ( Afrikaans ) in this installment , there are also guys that speak Zulu which is another official language in South Africa . Playing this game makes me feel like I am in the Kruger national park and it makes me feel at home . The realism of gunsThis is very good game . This game carries so much memories that I have started it over again . I love the fact that they used my mother language ( Afrikaans ) in this installment , there are also guys that speak Zulu which is another official language in South Africa . Playing this game makes me feel like I am in the Kruger national park and it makes me feel at home . The realism of guns degarding was just too good to believe at first . The open world setting in Africa was a brilliant idea as the landscaping is so beautiful . This is the Far Cry that will always have a special place in my heart… Expand
  20. nerodead
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    es buen juego yo lo jugue cuando tenia como 10 años y nunca tuve problemas con el encastillamiento de las armas y demás, hasta en el mismo juego te lo explicaban solo tenias que leer y poner atención, mucha gente odia el juego porque estaban a costumbrados a ser un ejercito de un solo hombre hacer lo que quieras sin consecuencias y en farcry 2 todo era lo contrario y lo hacia especial comoes buen juego yo lo jugue cuando tenia como 10 años y nunca tuve problemas con el encastillamiento de las armas y demás, hasta en el mismo juego te lo explicaban solo tenias que leer y poner atención, mucha gente odia el juego porque estaban a costumbrados a ser un ejercito de un solo hombre hacer lo que quieras sin consecuencias y en farcry 2 todo era lo contrario y lo hacia especial como dark souls… Expand
  21. AnJoSniper
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    it´s always a pleasure to replay this game over and over again, it´s very good and need a remake
  22. AaronS.
    Nov 3, 2008
    9
    its a great game once you get into.The things that make it such a great game is 1.The life like fire and destructable environments 2.The upgrades and new equipment to buy at the shop 3.The map to free roam on that is filled with diamonds to find in seceret or open areas 4. 100's of missions to make you sitting on the couch for ages before you actully clock the whole thing and last its a great game once you get into.The things that make it such a great game is 1.The life like fire and destructable environments 2.The upgrades and new equipment to buy at the shop 3.The map to free roam on that is filled with diamonds to find in seceret or open areas 4. 100's of missions to make you sitting on the couch for ages before you actully clock the whole thing and last but not least #5. Great grathics and sound to make you feel like your there.… Expand
  23. Grocs
    Oct 26, 2008
    9
    Far Cry 2 is a resounding success - almost perfect (a couple of small flaws stop this from being a 10). Those who want a quick run and gun shooter look elsewhere. Those that want a truly open world where you can go and make your mark in the world - who invest time and patience to take down enemies. This is your game. Game of the year for me thus far.
  24. IanC
    Oct 27, 2008
    9
    Worth buying for the AMAZING fire alone, nothing beats a molotov cocktail as a precursor to an assault on an enemy outpost, watch the chaos as the fire rapidly spreads from grass to tree to building, to vehicles, explosions, bad guys running, THEN you pile in AK firing, a grenade or two for good measure... Exhilarating brilliance, I love Far CRy 2.
  25. trunkbomb
    Oct 28, 2008
    9
    The map editor is the sole reason why this game should be made GAME OF THE YEAR. You simply, MUST, try it out. Keep it mind that it's pretty complicated, but you can catch on quickly when you realize what kind of freedom you have, the vastness of the environment you're working with, and the fact that you can share these maps you're making with friends and random players The map editor is the sole reason why this game should be made GAME OF THE YEAR. You simply, MUST, try it out. Keep it mind that it's pretty complicated, but you can catch on quickly when you realize what kind of freedom you have, the vastness of the environment you're working with, and the fact that you can share these maps you're making with friends and random players online. People get ridiculously competitive about these maps: some people emulate maps from other games (COD for example, and I've heard of people biting Clancy games such as RB6 Vegas...), and although you can get sucked in, just dabbling in this world-in-itself will sweep your heart up and break it because you unfortunately can't LIVE inside of this game. Until VR takes over... next best thing.… Expand
  26. Billywildface
    Oct 28, 2008
    9
    I'm not one of those nerds who knows all kindsa stuff about graphics engines or whatever, all i know is that of all the games I've played on the 360 so far, this is definitely one of the best games, graphics-wise, that I've played in months. I'm totally in love with it. the gameplay is really good of course (most important part), but you get totally immersed in the I'm not one of those nerds who knows all kindsa stuff about graphics engines or whatever, all i know is that of all the games I've played on the 360 so far, this is definitely one of the best games, graphics-wise, that I've played in months. I'm totally in love with it. the gameplay is really good of course (most important part), but you get totally immersed in the beauty of the scenery. the MP is OK.… Expand
  27. JamesH.
    Oct 29, 2008
    9
    Far cry 2 is a deeply immersive FPS, and is much more ambitious than the two xbox outings before it. Picking up a copy of the game, my initial thought was that the so called 'open-world' would be a lot less than ubisoft made it out to be. I was wrong. Although of course, the open world has it's limitations, the sense of freedom that the game gives you, along with the sense Far cry 2 is a deeply immersive FPS, and is much more ambitious than the two xbox outings before it. Picking up a copy of the game, my initial thought was that the so called 'open-world' would be a lot less than ubisoft made it out to be. I was wrong. Although of course, the open world has it's limitations, the sense of freedom that the game gives you, along with the sense of reward you get from playing it is unparalleled. Unlike the call of duty's and gears of war's before it, far cry 2 isn't rushed; it gives you a choice of tasks and asks you to complete it; simple. It doesn't say how, or even when, so if collecting every hidden diamond in the game before completing the first mission is your thing, go for it. And if a 20 minute stealth run in order to to kill one enemy is your thing, well just do it. This is what makes far cry 2 unique. Not only this, but fighting in far cry 2 is difficult, assuming you have chosen a reasonable difficulty level. Random health packs that magically heal your health on contact do not exist. Instead, the only way to heal yourself is to watch in awe as you inject yourself with a syringe, or painfully snap a broken bone into place. Nor can you camp behind a rock in the hope that you'll be saved from your low health by the AI simply fumbling into your grasp. Here, the enemy will relentlessly hunt you down, sparing no bullets in making your meet your death. In short, far cry 2 strives on realism, and is the first shooter to truly come close to achieving this. And whilst you take out your map in the game world, you can't help noticing how breathtaking the game world is. Through research and complex programming, ubisoft have met the environment of Africa to a tee in this game, and done it in an amazing way. This is why far cry 2 is unique. But the game's immerive campaign isn't the only good thing about it. The multiplayer combat carries from the gameplay across the whole game, and you genuinely do feel as though you are fighting for survival in multiplayer, equally as well as the story mode. Add to this decent maps and a ranking system, you have a very solid multiplayer element to the game. But what really makes the multiplayer shine isn't the gameplay or the ranking system, but the amazing map editor. Versatile doesn't quite do it justice, and the combination of ease of use and depth of possibilities means that im sure some amazing things will come out of the community from it. So far you may think i have been bias, and I probably have. The game does have some issues. For instance, on occasions the AI can slip up, and in this rare case you will be slightly disappointed. As well as this, the voice acting combined with a slightly thin story make the overall narrative slightly disappointing. Along with this is the fac that at first the gameplay is very hard to get used to, and feels quite chunky and slow. (which is what i put some of the worse reviews of the game down to). However, none of these things really take much away from the overall very satisfying and solid experience that is far cry 2. After a few hours the gameplay becomes as seemless as the likes of halo 3 and the poor voice acting is made up for and more by the stunning environment and flow of play. And if i wasn't so rational a person, i would say that far cry 2 may be worth game of the year. Whether this is true or not, far cry 2 is a fresh approach to the FPS genre, and will not disappoint.… Expand
  28. Charlie
    Jan 14, 2009
    9
    Men, it is one of the best games of Ubisoft, the game mod, the plot and the weapons are awesome!!!
  29. TedK
    Nov 23, 2008
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing. It looks gorgeous and its a joy to play. The only problem is that it takes a while to get into - that's why some people have given it low scores, but don;t let the fact that they can;t handle its difficulty put you off. If you persevere, it opens up into the best FPS this year - take a few hours to unlock some decent weapons and a few save pointsThis game is absolutely amazing. It looks gorgeous and its a joy to play. The only problem is that it takes a while to get into - that's why some people have given it low scores, but don;t let the fact that they can;t handle its difficulty put you off. If you persevere, it opens up into the best FPS this year - take a few hours to unlock some decent weapons and a few save points before you start doing the story and you won't regret it. A must buy game.… Expand
  30. Bor
    Nov 9, 2008
    9
    The Best Game!!!
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Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#17 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#41 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 75
  3. Negative: 0 out of 75
  1. Xbox Achievements
    83
    In order to truly appreciate it, you’ll have to look past all the monotonous traveling and the repetitive missions and get sucked in to the immersive world that Ubisoft Montreal has created.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    90
    Far Cry 2 is this year's equivalent of Assassin's Creed... when it comes to enveloping the player in exotic sights and sounds, Ubisoft has absolutely nailed it. [Issue # 40]
  3. Games Master UK
    92
    A challenging and technically impresive FPS set in gorgeous but treacherous surroundings...It's one of the most engaging shooters we've played for ages. [Dec 2008, p.67]
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