Far Cry 4

 Xbox 360
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 200 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 143 out of 200
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 200
  3. Negative: 22 out of 200
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  1. citra2014
    Nov 20, 2014
    9
    Great game..very similar to FC3 I will say a little to much... but much better...graphics are beautiful, storyline is great.. gameplay is as good or even better than fc3.. very easy and fun to play.. guns are easy to aim.. driving controls are a little tricky..but if you played halo reach is the same concept so you won't have problems driving..overall this game is great and the $60 areGreat game..very similar to FC3 I will say a little to much... but much better...graphics are beautiful, storyline is great.. gameplay is as good or even better than fc3.. very easy and fun to play.. guns are easy to aim.. driving controls are a little tricky..but if you played halo reach is the same concept so you won't have problems driving..overall this game is great and the $60 are worth it..… Expand
  2. mitchattitude
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    Since I received the game I have devoted 30 hours to it and am only 40% of the way through. I had been expecting a lot as Far Cry 3 was so much fun, and while Ubisoft haven't really changed the formula but they didn't really need to. The graphics are stunning, the game play is addictive and the story and characters are well thought out and grip you from the off! There are multitudes ofSince I received the game I have devoted 30 hours to it and am only 40% of the way through. I had been expecting a lot as Far Cry 3 was so much fun, and while Ubisoft haven't really changed the formula but they didn't really need to. The graphics are stunning, the game play is addictive and the story and characters are well thought out and grip you from the off! There are multitudes of wild animal to hunt, vehicles to drive/ fly (the buzzer is amazing), tasks to complete, missions to carry out and so many collectibles that any completist will be tearing their hair out! If you liked Far Cry 3 then you'll love this and if you didn't then you're loco!! So good!… Expand
  3. Darth_Kane
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    A very good game, though maybe a little too similar to FC3. The story falls short compared to its predecessor, however, there were a lot of improvements in the gameplay, and the world they created is fun and invites us to explore it with the help meaningful in-game incentives. Definitely worth it!
  4. Adriaan1
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I have put in a few hours already, and so far, I am impressed! The controls are a lot smoother when compared to Far Cry 3. The interface is much easier to navigate. You don't have to craft those damn health syringes every time you pick up a green leaf. Drive and shoot is rather nice, but the driving controls will take time to get used to. I did get stuck while climbing off a cliff in theI have put in a few hours already, and so far, I am impressed! The controls are a lot smoother when compared to Far Cry 3. The interface is much easier to navigate. You don't have to craft those damn health syringes every time you pick up a green leaf. Drive and shoot is rather nice, but the driving controls will take time to get used to. I did get stuck while climbing off a cliff in the first half an hour, which sucked! But that is really no reason to go bananas, guess that's part of the day-one patch. A diverse range of side quests and actual incentive to deliver packages this time around! The range of weapons so far are the same as before, but the additions brings in a fresh perspective and ability to get things done. The villain looks like an interesting fellow, clearly lost his marbles a while back!… Expand
  5. Retroshowcase
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    A very decent version for the XBOX 360 though it's an already outdated machine. FC4 is a fantastic -and vividly colored- journey for every FPS/RPG fan. It sports great atmosphere, great graphics and sound (I like this guy on the radio and all this Indie music...LOL) and it also has many new elements (riding an elephant was a great idea since there are no tanks on the game) compared to FC3.A very decent version for the XBOX 360 though it's an already outdated machine. FC4 is a fantastic -and vividly colored- journey for every FPS/RPG fan. It sports great atmosphere, great graphics and sound (I like this guy on the radio and all this Indie music...LOL) and it also has many new elements (riding an elephant was a great idea since there are no tanks on the game) compared to FC3. The player's interface is much more user-friendly than that of FC3 as well as the camera controls. OK, there are some issues as well (which is logical for an open world game), like sudden pop ups here and there, character clippings, the mountains look too blurry (even like...they are made of paper) from a distance, but these are not strong enough to keep you away from such a game. I recommend this game for every FPS/RPG fan out there.… Expand
  6. WatchMyShortz
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    So far I've played 4 hours of Far Cry 4. I was expecting to be giving this game a 9 or a 10 but from what I've played so far I'll be sticking with an 8. The game is a tonne of fun, but that's just because it's so similar to it's predecessor: Far Cry 3. Few mechanics have been changed from FC3 which is good and bad in some ways. Far Cry 3 is one of my favourite games of all time and it'sSo far I've played 4 hours of Far Cry 4. I was expecting to be giving this game a 9 or a 10 but from what I've played so far I'll be sticking with an 8. The game is a tonne of fun, but that's just because it's so similar to it's predecessor: Far Cry 3. Few mechanics have been changed from FC3 which is good and bad in some ways. Far Cry 3 is one of my favourite games of all time and it's extremely satisfying to go back to playing with those same open-world mechanics in this game. However, it sort of feels more like an expansion than a full game, despite having a completely new open world setting. This is mostly because a lot of the missions I've played already are just so similar to Far Cry 3's missions. One huge disappointment I've had so far is with the story and characters: the story simply isn't as engaging as it was in Far Cry 3 and Pagin Min is the only character that I even remotely like. Aside from those issues, though, the game has been excellent so far. There are a few new tools introduced such as the new bait items which makes it easier for wildlife to attack enemies at strongholds. Animal attacks on enemies also feels a lot more functional than it did in Far Cry 3, though the animations are still a bit clunky. The new mini-helicopters also help make the open world much more fun to explore. The missions also feel a lot less linear than they were in FC3, there are occasional branching paths and you have some choices as to which character you want to do a mission for first. These new additions really help the open world experience feel more immersive. I haven't had time yet to try out the co-op or the multiplayer, but I'm enjoying it so far!… Expand
  7. TheCryptiCat
    Nov 30, 2014
    8
    Far Cry 4 is a grand game, but with a few problems.
    The game itself looks amazing. The lighting in caves though, they are too bright, rendering your flashlight useless. The trees become 2D and spin when you look down upon them. Some NPCs have rather plastics hair as well, though that may just be a bug.
    The plot is well done, with a few different outcomes dependant on your choices. The    Far Cry 4 is a grand game, but with a few problems.
    The game itself looks amazing. The lighting in caves though, they are too bright, rendering your flashlight useless. The trees become 2D and spin when you look down upon them. Some NPCs have rather plastics hair as well, though that may just be a bug.
    The plot is well done, with a few different outcomes dependant on your choices. The characters are well presented and built, though Ajay Ghale (The player) could use a little more background.
    Co-Op is a bit of a disappointment. Being able to do the campaign with a friend would be riveting, and it has a few bugs, often times with getting stuck I've seen. Hunting with my friends, Liberating outposts and Bell Towers and doing side quests are plenty of fun though. The servers are a bit unreliable, crashing at random. The multiplayer in this game has three different modes. I've only played Propaganda, a demolition game mode. You destroy three different areas as the Golden Path whilst the Raksash defend. Overall, Far Cry 4 is an amazing game, definitely worth buying.    … Expand
  8. Winterspark
    Jan 17, 2015
    5
    A truly mind blowing repetition of Far Cry 3... so lots of repetitive missions, driving around in underwhelming vehicles, crafting stuff out the dead bodies of endangered species you have casually murdered and climbing up towers to press a button (because apparently you are the only person that can can climb and switch on buttons). So, you know, if you thought that was all rather whizzyA truly mind blowing repetition of Far Cry 3... so lots of repetitive missions, driving around in underwhelming vehicles, crafting stuff out the dead bodies of endangered species you have casually murdered and climbing up towers to press a button (because apparently you are the only person that can can climb and switch on buttons). So, you know, if you thought that was all rather whizzy and exciting last time round then you might enjoy this. Otherwise you might as well replay Far Cry 3 and save your money for a next gen console.… Expand
  9. SportsareCrap
    Feb 16, 2015
    7
    Far Cry 4 is outdated Compare to Dying Light both are Open World Games

    Far Cry 4
    Cons: No Co Op until Beaten 3/4 Game.
    Cons: No Co Op for both Side Mission and Story Mission.
    Cons: Co Op only for Side Mission.
    Cons: Only 2 Player Co Op.
  10. cdkrhino
    Dec 3, 2014
    6
    I wanted to love this game but i just couldn't. Its got good graphics and an amazing world but when i sat back and thought about it that just wasn't enough. The story wasn't that engaging due to the main villain not being a major threat for more then half the game. The game was also full of annoying characters and boring quests. Its just OK.
  11. blackviper290
    Mar 1, 2015
    5
    First off let me say that the Xbox 360 version is very buggy. The game usually crashes every 30 minutes and dips below 20 FPS occasionally. I have plugged a good amount of hours into the game and honestly this game is not worth $60.00. This game is pretty much Far Cry 3 with some sparkling glimmer splattered all over it. A few new guns, a few new vehicles, and a new environment. That isFirst off let me say that the Xbox 360 version is very buggy. The game usually crashes every 30 minutes and dips below 20 FPS occasionally. I have plugged a good amount of hours into the game and honestly this game is not worth $60.00. This game is pretty much Far Cry 3 with some sparkling glimmer splattered all over it. A few new guns, a few new vehicles, and a new environment. That is about it! Why can't we have a Blackhawk or a Cessna to fly especially since they showcase their appearance over and over again. The story is bad! There is absolutely no character development between your character and the rest in the story. However, I will say that Pagin Min is a good villain (Despite only showing himself for less than half of the game). The hunting system is also terrible and frustrating at times. Every time I want to go hunting for a specific animal, I would go to their location and they would usually never spawn. I would have to sit for a long time just to see if the animal would spawn at all. I will say that the environment is relatively beautiful and good to look at from time to time. Overall, I would recommend that you either wait for the price to drop or skip the game entirely.… Expand
  12. Oldniles
    Jun 7, 2015
    5
    Although I had eagerly anticipated this game for months, and was surprised at the relatively quick release date (less than two years), following the ultra-successful Far Cry 3, it's now easy to see why Ubisoft was able to develop this next gen, next entry in the series in such a short time... By cutting corners, minimizing new development, and even - in some cases - apparently recyclingAlthough I had eagerly anticipated this game for months, and was surprised at the relatively quick release date (less than two years), following the ultra-successful Far Cry 3, it's now easy to see why Ubisoft was able to develop this next gen, next entry in the series in such a short time... By cutting corners, minimizing new development, and even - in some cases - apparently recycling content (eg, sound effects - 'were coming in from the east'! - that sounds familiar). In some cases, when circling terrain areas in the game, I noticed elements that were downright sloppy and should not have been accepted (textures badly applied to terrain, improper mapping, etc).

    But in terms of the overall game, all of that is relatively minor compared to the lack of real thought that went into this entry. Filled to the brim with barely interesting characters, pointless quests that add very little to the game, and improper mechanics, the game varies between being an interesting and somewhat fun FPS, and a frustrating and muddled attempt at rehashing the previous entry in the series. There's little strategy nor fun, for example, in staggering through the jungle while 'on a trip', nor much enjoyment in suddenly being run over out of the blue by a truck or surrounded by 20 enemies that you have no hope of defeating, nor any possibility of developing a strategy to defeat. Everything about this felt like it was an extension of Far Cry 3 - yet somehow nowhere near as enjoyable or fleshed out.

    You can always pinpoint that one moment when a company reaches it's apex in game development, and for Ubisoft, that may have been the masterpiece that was Far Cry 3. And while that game represented all that could be achieved when a company strives for the very best, Far Cry 4 may well represent the beginning of the slow decline of Ubisoft, that point when the company has suddenly jumped the shark, and will never get back to the essence of their earlier success. Too bad - Far Cry 3 was fantastic game.... Far Cry 4, in comparison, is a monumental disappointment.    … Expand
  13. LuanGamer
    Jun 19, 2015
    7
    Far cry 4 é a copia de fc3 , mais de qualquer jeito ta muito bom ubisoft caprichou denovo , parabéns , a historia ta muito booa ! Visite Kyrat que vc irá gostar :c
  14. Post_Cursed
    May 2, 2022
    9
    Historia: 8/10
    Sonido: 10(10
    Jugabilidad: 9(10
    Graficos: 10(10
    Duración: 10/10
    Total: 9.4
  15. Iky009
    May 1, 2015
    8
    A new game, a new story and a new villain, can not have the same air of brilliance from the first, even more so is a great FPS .
  16. Compi24
    Jun 10, 2015
    8
    What starts out as an almost painfully familiar derivation of its predecessor, slowly descends into an inspired piece with enough mechanical flair to separate itself from the common FPS rabble. A final act twist also helps elevate "Far Cry 4" past its initial narrative shortcomings, adding a masterstroke development to many of the game's characters, and giving the player a lot to think about.
  17. Jspotter89
    Nov 6, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Far Cry 4 is a good game with a lot of content to enjoy and one of the better antagonists you will find in gaming this generation. But there are some significant issues with it as well...

    First, do NOT purchase this game for the Xbox 360. I was late to upgrade to an Xbox One, but when I Youtubed the differences between graphics for this game on 360 versus on XONE...let's just say the differences are SUBSTANTIAL. Having now upgraded to the Xbox One, the buyer's remorse is immediate. The draw distance on the 360 version is laughably low, and the distant mountains look like you're viewing them with eyes full of saline solution. Textures look muddy and bleak. I am no graphics whore, but when the differences are so stark, go with the Xbox One version or, if you only have a 360 for now, WAIT until you upgrade to the One to play this game.

    As far as content and story goes, both are perfectly adequate to keep you interested through the campaign. That being said, the content is very similar to that of Far Cry 3. FC3 was a great game, so that's not a bad thing, to be sure, but it is a little disappointing that it's really only the characters and setting that set this iteration apart from its predecessor. As with any Ubisoft game (Assassin's Creed or Far Cry series), there is a LOT of repetition, especially in the side quests and activities.

    And finally, the story itself. Pagan Min is a wonderful antagonist, charismatic and extremely well voice-acted. I wish that Ubisoft had seen fit to include him in the game more than he was, because he is the only character worth praising. Ajay is a decent protagonist, nowhere near the worst in a game, but at the same time he is not very interesting either. The two rebels you work with throughout the game are an absolute chore to deal with, and when the game gives you the mission where you decide to kill one of them, I found myself wishing I could go with Option C and kill the both of them.

    A good game, but not a great game. And absolutely buy it for the Xbox One if you have any inclination to upgrade to that system in the future.    … Expand
  18. harryjc
    Dec 4, 2015
    4
    I played this game for hours and hours. I barely got halfway through and then I quit. This game while not the worst I've played is a frustrating experience. I played and finished Far Cry 3, but this sequel was lacking, despite some minor improvements in gameplay.

    THE POSITIVE: 1. The world is beautiful. Nice to look at when you're on the ground. 2. You get to see boobs. 3. The    I played this game for hours and hours. I barely got halfway through and then I quit. This game while not the worst I've played is a frustrating experience. I played and finished Far Cry 3, but this sequel was lacking, despite some minor improvements in gameplay.

    THE POSITIVE:

    1. The world is beautiful. Nice to look at when you're on the ground.

    2. You get to see boobs.

    3. The battle arena is a nice addition.

    4. There were some improvements in the mapping and menus. Although not sure if positive, since they still require improvement.

    5. There are less cliffs and drops that you can fall off of. It still happens, but it's usually fair. Usually.

    6. The rope system is kind of fun.

    7. I liked the radio DJ. He's amusing.

    8. The elephant was fun.

    THE NEGATIVE:

    1. It's buggy as hell. There was a point where I couldn't even seen anything. The screen started splitting up, and then it became all pink, and white, and I couldn't fix it. This happened with an update...!

    2. There are items locked behind a wall. You can't get ithem until you have enough uPlay points. I paid for the game (new)! Give me everything! I don't want to register with your club or whatever the hell it is.

    3. It takes way too long to progress through the story, which to be frank wasn't all that interesting in the first place. You have all these frivolous missions getting in your way, and they are very boring.

    4. The stealth missions, where you have to go undetected are a huge pain in the rear. You have to do them over, and over again, because someone got a glimpse of you. It doesn't matter if you kill them before they say anything. The bad guys are somehow telepathically connected to each other.

    5. The mapping system still sucks. Yeah, I want a map, but I don't want to have to visually hunt for my missions, and then select them, squinting to see if it's what I need to do to continue on through the story. There ought to be an ordered side bar where you select what to do, then it marks it down on the world.

    6. There are missions where you have to hijack and drive a truck, but they seemingly come at random, and then it's way too hard to hijack the truck.

    7. To upgrade your pouches, and rucksacks, you have to hunt animals. Okay. But some of the animals are really hard to find. I get that they want to make it more challenging, but this is just a hindrance in having fun. You have to pull your hair out to find rare animals, or kill animals that are magically resistant to bullets, like the honey badger, and rhino. Or you can only use certain weapons.

    8. When you navigate the menus you cannot just use the d-pad. A minor criticism, however.

    9. To get new items, or access upgrades there's this pain in the ass layered system. There should be only one layer! Why are there two layers? To get new guns you have to do specific missions, and then get money. To upgrade your skills, you have to do specific missions (some of which are way too difficult) to unlock skill sets, and then you must gain skill points to purchase them. This was a huge pain in the arse for me.

    10. They have these little helicopters in the game, but they can barely fly. If you push too fast they start crapping out. And when you look down at the world it is intensely foggy, and the trees are flat.

    11. Even on easy this game is still difficult.

    12. The bell towers! How I hate them! I didn't get this game to do puzzles, and die from falling. If there are to be bell tower, then you should just shoot off a few bad guys, and then climb up. That's it. None of this Spiderman business.

    13. The geography of the land is a pain. It's confusing. Mountains, mountains everywhere, getting in your way, and making it confusing to navigate. I should be able to get over, and around the mountains without great trouble. But that was not the case. The compass did not help me to avoid these piles of dirt and rock.

    14. The character does everything so casually, like he's in no rush. It feels like it takes two hours to reload a weapon.

    15. They have this system where you can hire guns for help, but guess what? They don't help you out when you want them to. It's very restricted. What's the point of this feature? 16. The controls left somehing to be desired. I hate how I had to press my thumbstick to assassinate people quietly. Why not let me use the trigger or some other more responsive button? Didn't seem like I could change my controls. 17. How come games don't have options to make the text larger? 18. When driving vehicles, because of the mountainous landscape, there should be a 3rd person perspective option so you can see from the outside. There are too many times where you can't see, and you drop off, and die. 19. When shooting in vehicles there should be bullet time. Hard to do two things at once, without some help. Anyway, I hope Ubisoft employees don't get angry at this review. I just want the Far Cry series to continue, and improve. Despite my annoyances.    … Expand
  19. Legitfool22249
    Dec 28, 2014
    9
    Ever since i got this game, i haven't played any other games not even gta 5 , CoD online nor fifa. I finished about 18%of the game in a time span of six hours. This is the first far cry game that i've played and it is mindblowing. The map seem huge, Graphics are stunning and fantastic. Gameplay is smooth, lot of hunting, driving is comfortable and so is shooting. Ubisoft have fared quiteEver since i got this game, i haven't played any other games not even gta 5 , CoD online nor fifa. I finished about 18%of the game in a time span of six hours. This is the first far cry game that i've played and it is mindblowing. The map seem huge, Graphics are stunning and fantastic. Gameplay is smooth, lot of hunting, driving is comfortable and so is shooting. Ubisoft have fared quite well with their "skill" and "crafting" tree. The game is worth every penny. I feel that Far Cry 4 deserves to win the best shooter game of the year even though Titanfall is miles better but Far cry 4 is just a class apart !… Expand
  20. Rickert
    Nov 22, 2014
    8
    It took me a while to decide if I would get this game for my 360 because of the bad user reviews that I've read.
    Some of those were pretty horrific, stating that graphics were terrible and the game being riddled by bugs and such.
    They really had me doubting. And I'm glad that I did not listen. I'm thinking they tried to play it on an old Pentium 2 computer or something like that.    It took me a while to decide if I would get this game for my 360 because of the bad user reviews that I've read.
    Some of those were pretty horrific, stating that graphics were terrible and the game being riddled by bugs and such.
    They really had me doubting.
    And I'm glad that I did not listen.
    I'm thinking they tried to play it on an old Pentium 2 computer or something like that.
    Because I am playing this on my 360, and yes the game is not perfect, but it still is Awesome with a capital A!
    Beautiful surroundings, awesome storytelling, sweet gameplay and yes a few little bugs.

    But still a solid 8 from me so far and enjoying every bit of it.
    Bioware has learned from part two and made up for it bigtime!
    They really delivered.
    Get it, try it, love it.    … Expand
  21. Goatie177
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    I have played it now for over 30 hours and only done 57% & it`s similar to FC3 but the story and how much you do has changed i changed to controls while driving as found the left stick was diffecult to use but still playing & won`t play anything else until i completed it as i like the Far Cry series
  22. clompers
    Dec 21, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought fc4 & Assassins Creed Rogue on their release date @€65 each.
    Fc4 was a let down only, and only because of the happy clappy
    aspect to it. I don't care about the spiritual side of it. It's a SHOOTER
    game!!! I got gamer rage with the Shangri La mission where you have to fly round.
    Having had that rant, it has spectacular scenery and where else can you ride an elephant? I loved the copters, they made some of the towers easy to climb and jeez, those honey badgers are pure nasty!
    Overall, I'll play it again.    … Expand
  23. ViperCR
    Feb 11, 2015
    8
    I wasn't a fan of FC2 or FC3 and i wasn't expecting to enjoy the fourth game. However, if you excuse the fact that you can predict the ending from the first minute of playing, it's a brilliant game, and the vast library of user created maps only adds to the fun.
  24. RockStarGamers
    Jul 28, 2015
    8
    Far Cry 4 is a good game. It has a few annoying features and the occasional bug, but the gunplay is solid and the characters are interesting. I don't think it's as good as Far Cry 3, but that could just be me.
  25. YASIFAIZI
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    Nice game
    Good story, nice Graphics, Gameplay, Great Graphics
    the game earns more love cause the open world is massive and full of things to do
  26. Bruterake
    May 5, 2020
    5
    Tentou copiar o far cry 3 pra ver se fazia o mesmo sucesso, só que não deu mano deixa o que ta perfeito la não tenta fazer esse jogo meia boca inferior.
  27. Critilip3
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Eu achei o jogo fantástico! Tem Muito conteúdo, combate e tiroteio emocionante, muita exploração,inimigos e missões não acabam tanto igual o Far cry 5 depois de zerar, muitos deveres que grande parte são elegantes, sistema de update das habilidades e utensílios do personagem são completos e divertidos de conseguir e a história vale a pena saber.
  28. mustado
    Oct 21, 2022
    6
    jogabilidade bosta, como qualquer jogo da ubisoft. simplesmente não perca seu tempo
  29. Joe2539
    Jan 2, 2023
    10
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