Far Cry 5

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 28, 2018
    9
    The Far Cry series has given me a great deal of joy over the years and without a doubt it’s one of my most favourite series’s of all time and that’s mainly down to the uniqueness each game of the series brought to the table. Thankfully Far Cry 5 carries on this tradition extremely well and it’s that good that it’s my most favourite game of the series so far. A decent story has always beenThe Far Cry series has given me a great deal of joy over the years and without a doubt it’s one of my most favourite series’s of all time and that’s mainly down to the uniqueness each game of the series brought to the table. Thankfully Far Cry 5 carries on this tradition extremely well and it’s that good that it’s my most favourite game of the series so far. A decent story has always been a prominent feature in Far Cry and thankfully it continues here. The story hooks you from start to finish and the writing shines through on all levels adding to the overall gameplay brilliantly throughout your time with the game. A new feature in Far Cry 5 is the added co-op option and this gives the game even more replayability and with the amount of content that’s available you won’t find yourself getting bored anytime soon. The main reason why you don’t get bored is because the world in which the game takes place feels alive at every turn. There is always something to do in this game and the amount of variety each quest has is absolutely fantastic and the variety doesn’t stop there because the enemies and combat also possess a huge amount of variety. The combat has seen significant improvements in my opinion and the amount of moves you can do makes taking down your enemies extremely satisfying at all times. The gameplay on the whole is also extremely satisfying at all times as well and that’s mainly down to all the different mechanics in play at the same time. I was especially impressed with the shooting mechanics in the game and you can definitely tell that a lot of effort has gone in here because everything always feels on point and most importantly the controls that have been implemented never fail you, which is great. I’m not exaggerating when I say that Far Cry 5 is basically perfect and my only gripe is the technical issues it suffers with every now and then, but these issues are only small and they don’t really take anything away from your overall experience. Far Cry 5 has never looked or sounded better and the presentation side of the game really does deliver in all areas and when the beautiful visuals and excellent sound design combine together it makes things become even more immersive and enjoyable. At the end of the day I can see Far Cry 5 being game of the year for quite a lot of people and without a doubt I can definitely see it being in my top five games of the year already, which is very impressive considering it’s only March. I can’t recommend Far Cry 5 enough because they’ve taken what was good from the previous games and improved them quite considerably whilst also adding new features at the same time and fans of the series will absolutely adore this fantastic approach.… Expand
  2. Sonic_B0000M
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    By far the best Far Cry game they've made. On the Xbox One X this game looks absolutely stunning.
  3. Watchamadoodad
    May 30, 2018
    8
    Beautiful and compelling open world, fun and chaotic sandbox gameplay, super organic exploration, and the Boomer+Cheeseburger dream team. Only real problem is that the endings are kinda BS.
  4. tb303wpf1
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece!!! The graphics are amazing. The gameplay is snappy and responsive. No sluggishness at all. Missions and areas are exciting and fun. The guns, explosions, and fires are the best in the business. The physics are some of the best I've seen in recent games. The campaign is plenty of action and nice and long. There are loads of side questy goodness. The charactersThis game is a masterpiece!!! The graphics are amazing. The gameplay is snappy and responsive. No sluggishness at all. Missions and areas are exciting and fun. The guns, explosions, and fires are the best in the business. The physics are some of the best I've seen in recent games. The campaign is plenty of action and nice and long. There are loads of side questy goodness. The characters are interesting and some are hilarious. NOC dialogue is funny as hell. Overall this is superb game with vehicles, aircraft, boats, guns, explosives, and much more. It's a steal of deal. Buy this game immediately!!!!… Expand
  5. TheRealSlimCory
    Apr 9, 2018
    9
    Second favorite Far Cry behind 3

    The Good: First and foremost, the setting is, in my opinion, the strongest aspect of this game. Montana is the most beautiful game world I have had the pleasure in exploring. I have never played a game where there was a faster travel mechanic (i.e. helicopters, planes, cars, etc.) and instead, I opted to instead walk most of the time and enjoy the    Second favorite Far Cry behind 3

    The Good:
    First and foremost, the setting is, in my opinion, the strongest aspect of this game. Montana is the most beautiful game world I have had the pleasure in exploring. I have never played a game where there was a faster travel mechanic (i.e. helicopters, planes, cars, etc.) and instead, I opted to instead walk most of the time and enjoy the scenery. You'll discover breathtaking mountain views, beautiful valleys, hidden mountain lakes, picturesque water falls, and trails for days on end. There is nothing quite like hiking up into the mountains, killing a couple of cultist with a M60, hunt a bear with a .50 Cal sniper, and then enjoying fishing while the sun sets over the mountains.

    When you do get tired of walking, FC 5 has an impressive roster of vehicles. Previous Far Cry entries had a very underwhelming roster of either cars, jeeps, or military cargo trucks. Taking vehicles got old simply because there was no variety. There are tons of different vehicles in this entry, however. You get everything from ATV's, lifted trucks, dune buggies, sporty hatch-backs, helicopters, planes, semi trucks, and even muscle cars. You can also spawn these at multiple locations so you no longer need to hunt for a vehicle.

    The guns for hire is a pretty cool mechanic from 2 that now is a lot more inclusive. These guys can really help you out and are very situational. Think Metal Gear Solid 5's buddy system with more variety. The beauty of this system is that it lets you mix and match up to two buddies to fit whatever play style you wish. Want to go in loud? Pick Sharky and Cheesburger. Want to go in stealthy? Jess and Peaches. Want air support? Hurk's mom can cover you from a helicopter. Plane problem? Get Hurk and Nick.

    The missions and activities are varied, unique, and fun to play for the most part. Side activities are fun and the outposts somehow feel better than in previous entries. This may be because of the guns for hire or it maybe because of the setting. Either way, you will not run out of things to do in Hope county for quite a while.

    No more looting animations or skinning animations, which were cool at first but took up a lot of time. Crafting from animal skins is also gone, being replaced by perks. Some people may not like this, but I for one was tired of tracking down 4 rhinos so I could carry 1 more grenade.

    The Meh:
    Gun play, while good, has not changed in any particular way. Don't get me wrong, Far Cry gun mechanics have always felt superb. The problem is, it is kind of a victim of its own success. If you played 3 or 4, then you're going to feel the same here. The only thing I can really say is that it feels very solid.

    The story is pretty damn meh. While I don't think its awful like a lot of people are saying, it definitely is a let down. I'm not a writing expert, but I will say, out of the series, the story is one of the weakest. While the idea of fighting a branch Davidian style cult is intriguing, it lacks pacing and polish.

    The bad guys are also pretty underwhelming. Faith and John were actually pretty interesting, but more could be done with them. Jacob was very underwhelming and Joseph had potential but was disappointing. These guys are definitely no Pagan or Vass.

    The AI can be pretty dumb at times. Friendly and enemy NPC's are.... capable, but your guns for hire may piss you off because they WONT GET IN THE DAMN CAR JESS.

    The minimap is gone. Its nice just to go and explore without having to follow a map, but it also had its uses.

    The Bad:
    In a game with so much freedom, the story missions like to yank you out of your mayhem sprees quite often. In each sector, you get something called resistance points. Basically, as you kill important people, liberate outposts, and do missions for people, you build up resistance points. With each leader, there is around 4 or 5 plateaus of points. When you reach one of these, it triggers a mission. These are not a choice, and it can be extremely annoying when you are busy doing something. If you like to set your own pace, and you don't want to do the story mission yet, you essentially have to do nothing except hunt, fish, look for pepper stashes, and kill people (except not VIP's). Also in one particular region, when the final mission was triggered, a quest giver actually died, disallowing me to complete the rest of his quests.

    The Guns for hire can be extremely annoying. It seems like every 20 seconds they have it written in their contract that requires them to say one of 6 lines of dialogue. It even gets worse when you have 2 guns for hire with you. While each one have unique dialog lines that they use to communicate with each other, they only have around 5 to 6, and repeat them often. If they get interrupted by literally anything, they will try to say the section of their sentence they were interrupted on again and again.    … Expand
  6. PrimalBanana
    Apr 12, 2018
    9
    There are a lot of things I could pick over in Far Cry 5, random assets not quite placed in the game world properly or AI NPCs doing odd things or perhaps just criticise Ubisoft for recycling a lot of assets from other games but that wouldn't be fair because this just may be the best Ubisoft game and certainly the best Far Cry game that I have played. Ubisoft Games seem to all be stickingThere are a lot of things I could pick over in Far Cry 5, random assets not quite placed in the game world properly or AI NPCs doing odd things or perhaps just criticise Ubisoft for recycling a lot of assets from other games but that wouldn't be fair because this just may be the best Ubisoft game and certainly the best Far Cry game that I have played. Ubisoft Games seem to all be sticking to a very strict formula these days. Whether you're playing Assassins Creed Origins, Far Cry 5 and it will probably be the same for The Crew 2 when it arrives, there's always a sense of familiarity about Ubisoft titles, more so today than years past. Leaps forward have been more controlled but there has been a refinement which has delivered vast game worlds packed with content and in the case of Assassins Creed Origins and Far Cry 5, compelling stories.

    Far Cry 5 takes us to Montana and we play the part of the rookie deputy, part of a task force sent into the fictional Hope County to arrest the games bad guy Joseph Seed AKA The Father. Joseph Seed is flanked by his faithful companions and Lieutenants whom you must defeat. My personal favourite is faith but the others are likeable foes. John Seed reminds me a bit of Ryan Reynolds . The story starts off tense with the utter madness of the game being mixed in between the story line. I Enjoyed the plot and thought it was written well and well acted by the voice actors there's nothing that really stands out for me though and for that reason I can't see Far Cry 5 being remembered for it's story alone.

    Luckily Far Cry 5 has an awful lot of other things going for it. The game world is beautiful and full to the brim of content. Ubisoft have done a great job recreating rural Montana and it's really surprising to see how beautiful the game looks on even the original Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Ubisoft have clearly put in a lot of work with the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X versions of the game with the latter managing to output at native 4k although both versions give stunning crisp visuals. Even the PC version has had a lot of attention with the game looking stunning and running very smoothly.

    As with most Ubisoft games Far Cry 5 offers you the chance to focus on story missions but you'll often find yourself getting distracted by one of the many side missions you can encounter along the way. The random encounters with NPCs and wildlife offer perhaps the most humorous moments though. One minute you'll be merrily navigating your way through the game and the next something bizarre and funny will unfold in front of you. The ragdoll system also provides many laughs and not once have I found myself getting frustrated or bored.

    There's plenty of customisation for both weapons and your character and whilst there are micro-transactions in the game I've not found myself tempted or manipulated into purchasing anything.  There are plenty of vehicles at your disposal and if you want to take a break from the madness of the game there's other activities to do too like swooping down hill sides in your wing-suit or perhaps my favourite in game pass time fishing. If you want to try something a bit more radical then there's always the Far Cry 5 Arcade mode to sink your teeth in too. Players can create their own maps and challenges that can be downloaded and played by others and this game mode will give you plenty of replayability and unadulterd fun.

    Movement and gunplay is nice and sharp with  decent difficulty scaling. The AI could be improved but their sometime stupid and random actions can often lead to some truly memorable and funny moments. All in all I have to say that Far Cry 5 is the best game I've played this year so far. It's not perfect and there's plenty that could be done better but there's just so much that's been refined and Ubisoft have created a game that is just so much fun to play. I have no idea where the series is going to go after this but with Far Cry 5 Ubisoft have really raised the bar. This is a game that deserves a place in your collection.    … Expand
  7. YouMamma_Hot
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Great Game to play with a friend with amazing PVP and Map Editor can’t wait for Far Cry 3 Classic Edition
  8. Foxmjolnir
    May 25, 2018
    9
    Great game for those who have liked previous far cry games. It is Far cry with the good and the bad. For me it was fun to play.
  9. camo1902
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    This game is outrageous! It's a glossed up, re-badged and expanded version of FC4 and it's ridiculously fun. The gameplay is fantastic, it is visually stunning and the characters are hilarious. The story is just okay, but seriously FC isn;t about the story, it's about carnage and this is chock full of it.
  10. battleTerror
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    Simply amazing in almost every respect. The Montana USA setting looks and sounds incredible with attention to detail that is rarely seen in video game. On One X the 4k presentation is something to see. FC5 gameplay is relentless and at times it's a little too crazy, too often, but the ambition on display here is hard to knock. There's a fun vein in black humour that pointedly makes fun ofSimply amazing in almost every respect. The Montana USA setting looks and sounds incredible with attention to detail that is rarely seen in video game. On One X the 4k presentation is something to see. FC5 gameplay is relentless and at times it's a little too crazy, too often, but the ambition on display here is hard to knock. There's a fun vein in black humour that pointedly makes fun of the current right wing zeitgeist but it's not overly present and the games best laughs are from it's depictions of American stereotypes. AI side kicks and enemy behavior are as good as anything that's come before and in some cases genuinely astonishing. Now and again there are glitches in collision detection and NPC behavior but overall Far Cry 5 is one of the slickest and most entertaining FPS games of this generation.… Expand
  11. MMastroianni
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    The game is visually stunning with superb textures and graphical quality that more than makes up for not being 60 fps. The gunplay is amazing with a very engaging story with interesting characters and monstrous amounts of content
  12. ElonsMusk
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    There are a lot of things I could Knick pick about this game. The AI could be better, some of the storylines could be deeper, etc...but all in all this is my favorite campaign based game I have ever played. While some folks did not like the ending, I loved it. This game broke a lot of rules for what I thought a video game should/could be. It did the best job I have ever seen balancing gameThere are a lot of things I could Knick pick about this game. The AI could be better, some of the storylines could be deeper, etc...but all in all this is my favorite campaign based game I have ever played. While some folks did not like the ending, I loved it. This game broke a lot of rules for what I thought a video game should/could be. It did the best job I have ever seen balancing game play with a robust story that felt more like a movie at times. Sure, I could knock it down a few points here and there, but all in all I enjoyed every moment of playing it and hope other video game creators take note to some of the cinematic and story elements that I enjoyed so much.… Expand
  13. Tobiasrockz
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    I started the game on Xbox One X and its just stunning! After the first couple missions you're free to explore Hope Country on your own. The game is HUGE but dosen't feel boring. The world is beautiful. The side mission is variated and fun.
  14. Slacker_VII
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    Best game in the series, the FC formula improved in every way. Stunning graphics with awesome characters and above all, fun gameplay. Nothing seems repetitive. It's hard to stop playing, so much stuff to do and explore. Excellent AI too; NPCs are not dumb; they will look for cover and flee if their group gets decimated and get their courage back when they are backup again. The co-op makesBest game in the series, the FC formula improved in every way. Stunning graphics with awesome characters and above all, fun gameplay. Nothing seems repetitive. It's hard to stop playing, so much stuff to do and explore. Excellent AI too; NPCs are not dumb; they will look for cover and flee if their group gets decimated and get their courage back when they are backup again. The co-op makes this game even better. A definite must-have for… Expand
  15. ISE
    Jun 10, 2018
    8
    I have recently finished playing Far Cry 5 and I DEFINITELY recommend this game to anyone into first-person shooters/open-world games. It had an extremely interesting story and had tons of side quests to keep you busy between main quests. One issue I have with this game, however, is that after finishing the main story, you lose all motivation to continue playing the sidequests. So if youI have recently finished playing Far Cry 5 and I DEFINITELY recommend this game to anyone into first-person shooters/open-world games. It had an extremely interesting story and had tons of side quests to keep you busy between main quests. One issue I have with this game, however, is that after finishing the main story, you lose all motivation to continue playing the sidequests. So if you are expecting to play this game for months I suggest you avoid the main story as long as you can because once you do that you will likely stop playing the game altogether like I did.
    To those who don’t know, Far Cry 5 can be summed up into three main genres: action-adventure, first-person shooter, and open world. It is set in Hope County in Montana, and you play as a newbie sent along with other officers to help shut down a cult that has gone out of control. The leader of this religious cult is led by a man named Joseph who uses a drug called bliss to control his followers and your job is to take him out by doing whatever you can to slowly chip and eventually destroy his operation. It is an extremely engaging story and I wish this game’s replayability was much higher because I would definitely play this again if I could have the same fresh eyes as I did when I first started playing.
    Far Cry 5 was made by Ubisoft, an extremely large company with other titles under its belt such as The Crew 2 and Assassin’s Creed Origin. This title is part of the much larger Far Cry series and is known for its developers going the extra mile to give a realistic representation of their settings, this can be seen the many details they put into Far Cry 5. Even from the opening title of the game, the music has a religious ominous type of music which gives hints of the cult aspect of the game. Then, when the game is about to begin it shows a very empty and peaceful shot of a town. There is a very slow banjo song that plays and you can hear the wildlife around it from the crickets to the birds chirping. Both of these parts give hint that the majority of the game will be played in the countryside of Montana where it can be extremely peaceful and beautiful… when you’re not hunting down the cult that is.
    Considering the strong controversy surrounding Far Cry 5, it seems to attempt to make a political point with the use of satire. Although not through serious methods, it tries to comment on the political climate of today through references and through comedy. I would not consider Far Cry 5 a serious argument in today’s political climate considering it takes many measures to make sure it offends the least amount of people possible while pretending to say something larger, I’m sure the sales department was too afraid of the repercussions. So if you are looking for deeper meanings in this game don’t be surprised when you are met with an amazing open-world game that likes to poke and make fun of the political stereotypes of the political right.
    The perceived demographic for Far Cry 5 is the same for its previous games: gamers who enjoy an open world first-person shooter and who love the idea of endless side quests with nearly unlimited possibilities of gameplay. If you are a fan of GTA V or Fallout 4 and can stomach the idea of losing interest in the game shortly after completing the campaign, then you will surely enjoy Far Cry 5 and its extremely interesting narrative and detailed open-world. Ubisoft definitely puts a lot of work and time into this release and I think everyone who is even remotely interested should give it a try because its story and gameplay are AMAZING.    … Expand
  16. Neelyry
    Jul 28, 2018
    8
    Probably one of the best looking games I have ever played. Plays fantastic too. I would have given it a perfect score but docked two points due to the story. The religious nonsense gets old fast and they force sooo much on you it just gets super frustrating and annoying every time I have a new cut scene. End of game was a disappointment too.
  17. Iky009
    Oct 22, 2018
    8
    Many will consider it the best game of the franchise, since others only a good title, since it is impossible to say otherwise, I believe I can understand all the opinions about this new title, in fact many improvements, many additions, but I believe that your high point is the daring that the producers had in creating an interesting and very well written plot, controversial, and the mostMany will consider it the best game of the franchise, since others only a good title, since it is impossible to say otherwise, I believe I can understand all the opinions about this new title, in fact many improvements, many additions, but I believe that your high point is the daring that the producers had in creating an interesting and very well written plot, controversial, and the most sombre of the whole franchise. And finally culminating, perhaps, not the best, but one of the best games of the entire saga, and the best of the year… Expand
  18. Mrman7
    Dec 13, 2018
    8
    The Far Cry franchise has either gotten into a groove or a rut depending on your perspective. The graphics and mechanics improve every time and the scenery changes but the core experience remains largely static, making this entry evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
    That being said, Far Cry 5 is still the best open world FPS on the market and the gun-play remains as satisfying as ever.    The Far Cry franchise has either gotten into a groove or a rut depending on your perspective. The graphics and mechanics improve every time and the scenery changes but the core experience remains largely static, making this entry evolutionary rather than revolutionary.
    That being said, Far Cry 5 is still the best open world FPS on the market and the gun-play remains as satisfying as ever. Customizing your arsenal is also still a highlight. The aircraft mechanics are arcade-like in their simplicity but serviceable. The Midwest locale and religious zealot enemies make for an interesting change of pace whatever your political leanings may be, but as an American I miss the "exotic" locales of the other entries. The series remains its psychedelic streak but the sequences hijack the otherwise open-ended game-play and lack the mythical beauty of the hallucination scenes in Far Cry 3 and 4. All told, Far Cry 5 is one of the best shooters and open world games of the year.    … Expand
  19. Jerger
    May 21, 2018
    9
    Having a blast at this game...i think it could be better in some areas if i nit pick it to death like others. its a polished gun shooter that is gorgeous and well optimized..
  20. Raxumotra
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    Very entertaining game, hours of play and discovery, gets repetitive after many hours of play, but hey if it hooked you for so long it is because it is a good game. Recomended
  21. Armywild
    May 20, 2018
    8
    Gamertag AFONSPARTAN, Pros: El juego ofrece una gran variedad de escenarios,con gran calidad visual, coop online para campaña, y el combate se puede ajustar en dificultad facil hasta realista, ademas su modo arcade permite un sin fin de modos de juego online pvp. Sin embargo Conts: La calidad de combate de la IA es pobre y no es un gran reto para el usuario. Muy repetitivo en su mayoria,Gamertag AFONSPARTAN, Pros: El juego ofrece una gran variedad de escenarios,con gran calidad visual, coop online para campaña, y el combate se puede ajustar en dificultad facil hasta realista, ademas su modo arcade permite un sin fin de modos de juego online pvp. Sin embargo Conts: La calidad de combate de la IA es pobre y no es un gran reto para el usuario. Muy repetitivo en su mayoria, muy escaza la variedad de armas y accesorios, y eso que deberia permitir la entrada de mas armas. Precios muy altos para comprar objetos y ademas los desbloqueables solo son si cuentas con mas juegos de ubisoft. Asi que un 8 es una calificacion justa, espero y los proximos dlc no defrauden al usuario que ya desembolso el coste del juego.… Expand
  22. AjayJak
    Apr 28, 2018
    9
    Far Cry 5 is much different to the other games in the franchise in ways that make it better.
    Fishing and more aerial vehicles make the game have fun pass times or a way to explore the beautiful county.
    The open world aspect feels more alive, speaking to those you have liberated from the cult for information or finding magazines on tables/shelves for information or hunting locations.    Far Cry 5 is much different to the other games in the franchise in ways that make it better.
    Fishing and more aerial vehicles make the game have fun pass times or a way to explore the beautiful county.

    The open world aspect feels more alive, speaking to those you have liberated from the cult for information or finding magazines on tables/shelves for information or hunting locations. You can also just stumble upon new characters who are just as interesting as the last, there is no feeling of being forced around the map.

    The only issues I found within the game were that some of the assets were recycled from previous Far Cry games or the amount of glitches. Whilst I was playing there was a cut scene and it would not run until I rebooted. This was a rare occurrence though and should not hinder your playing in general.

    Overall, this game. Worth it.
    I only give it a 9 due to the bugs & micro transactions in single player games..

    I have got 90 hours on record.    … Expand
  23. Queen-
    Apr 14, 2018
    8
    Hope County looks amazing. Hunting, fishing, NPCs giving out intel like real world, driving, flying and shooting are great. No mandatory hunting anymore, if you wanna hunt you can hunt. Go fishing if you want money. Or just fly around the map on a plane, destroy everything you see on the ground. Allows you to play the game the way you want, progress the way you want. The game is amazing,Hope County looks amazing. Hunting, fishing, NPCs giving out intel like real world, driving, flying and shooting are great. No mandatory hunting anymore, if you wanna hunt you can hunt. Go fishing if you want money. Or just fly around the map on a plane, destroy everything you see on the ground. Allows you to play the game the way you want, progress the way you want. The game is amazing, but I wouldn't go as far as to say that this game being the greatest Far Cry game, but challenges Far Cry 3 which for me personally is the greatest Far Cry game.

    I will stall out at 8/10 because most y because of how you interact with this amazing world. The protagonist has no personality, no history, no background, nothing. Only information about the protagonist is that he/she is a rookie cop. In pervious Far Cry games, we had protagonist with backgrounds and purpose. Unfortunately, this time around the protagonist is just mute. Which I think is a huge missed opportunity. Even a dialogue system would be good enough than our player just no speaking at all. Personally, I like to see the player that we play as having personality and purpose. Otherwise the main idea just feels pointless in so many encounters throughout the game.    … Expand
  24. keellyxoxo
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    Most fun I've had while playing a Far Cry game since the 3rd one. Graphics are insane on the X. I loved the humour in the game, the odd joke of the creators making fun of their old games. AI's weren't actually terrible in this one, would actually attack and not just stand in one spot. Most of the side missions were intriguing a 2 or 3 they could have done without. One again, theMost fun I've had while playing a Far Cry game since the 3rd one. Graphics are insane on the X. I loved the humour in the game, the odd joke of the creators making fun of their old games. AI's weren't actually terrible in this one, would actually attack and not just stand in one spot. Most of the side missions were intriguing a 2 or 3 they could have done without. One again, the achievements were a blast to get managed to 100% complete them in about 73 hours of gameplay. I will say that the story was okay and I definitely didn't like the ending which is why I'm giving it a 9 and not a 10.… Expand
  25. Pepinoatomico
    May 22, 2018
    9
    lindo no xbox one X, com uma historia divertida e seria ao mesmo tempo cheio de personagens carismaticos sendo humanos ou nao como no caso do boomer e do xburguer....porem as missoes secundaria sao um tanto que repetitivas mas as qualidade ultrapassam as criticas....
  26. king_trashcan
    May 29, 2018
    8
    Best Far Cry game so far! They didn't change much but why change a winning formula? Game looks great and the gun play is always a good time. World is littered with stuff to do.
    If I had to nit pick, I would say that that A.I. needs alot of improvement. The enemies are either doing something stupid or not responding to the world at all and it pulls you away from immersion. Other than that    Best Far Cry game so far! They didn't change much but why change a winning formula? Game looks great and the gun play is always a good time. World is littered with stuff to do.
    If I had to nit pick, I would say that that A.I. needs alot of improvement. The enemies are either doing something stupid or not responding to the world at all and it pulls you away from immersion. Other than that all the systemic aspects of the game function well.
    Next is the weapons, the copy and paste nature of the attachments make all the weapons feel cookie cutter. The fact you can toss a suppressor on everything without punishment and it have the same effect dumbs down the potential stealth aspect of the game.
    Just 2 things that pulled me out of an otherwise thrilling ride but was always fun to jump right back into.
    I wish the "Far Cry Arcade" community was more active because the map editor is a wonderful tool as well.    … Expand
  27. KhalistaMundi
    Jul 27, 2018
    8
    Far Cry is the shooting game, the biggest one, the funniest one on xbox one.

    +++The good+++
    +MULTIPLAYER
    +GRAPHICS
    +AUDIO
    +CAMPAIGN
    +SINGLE PLAYER
    +PERSONALITY

    ---the bad---
    -GLITCHED
    -DOWNGRADED
    -LEVEL VARIETY
  28. DigitalHusky
    Aug 16, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Far Cry 5 takes place in Hope County, Montana, it tries to capture the essence and beauty of Montana, United States, it’s a good story with a strong political backdrop. I am amazed with the stories writing, however I am disappointed in it with its prolonged story when we already know what is going to happen. There are fun activities like fishing (an American past-time of mine), and I enjoy having to finish the challenge perks I get to do, I can earn those very easily in the game, the only thing I don’t like about Far Cry 5 it’s a different story every-time, its not canon to Far Cry 4, and Far Cry 3, you really don’t need to play the last two games to understand Far Cry 5, if you have played Far Cry games in the past, it’s always the same premise highlight your target and go exploring, hunting, gathering, what have you. However there are specialists in the game, like Cheeseburger, Peaches, Boomer, etc good ol’ pets and animals, even comrads can join you in the cause of killing The Father, Hurk is probably the funniest in all of them, the crafting system is pretty weak. Customization and gun variants are also not that very good, its basically and I hate comparing games with other games, because I want originality, but its basically Skyrim with guns, the enemy variants are not that strong, and its mostly a rinse and repeat job. The gun system and gun play is however enticing, and satisfying to see the rag doll physics at work here, but it is mostly a X,Y, and Z. I cant help but get sucked back into Ghost Recon: Wildlands, or Tom Clancy’s The Division, the writing is pretty deep in this game, this manifested in the twenty-first century in the form of frequent terrorist attacks such as the September 11 attacks, and financial problems such as the subprime mortgage crisis and in turn caused people to become increasingly protective as they questioned the government. Ultimately the concept of the "global village" began to collapse, which sets the theme of the game and prompted the team to write a story that features a doomsday cult as the game's main antagonist. Far Cry 5's announcement in May 2017 came at a time of heightened political and ideological conflict around the world, namely as a result of the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States and the onset of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. Many journalists opined that Far Cry 5's setting and narrative concept, involving themes of religious fanaticism and the emergence of far-right political movements within the borders of the United States—as opposed to the more exotic locales depicted in other Far Cry titles—would likely make the game highly controversial. Yet I do miss Far Cry 4’s appeal towards Nepal, they captured the essence of Nepal rather than Montana, all I thought was of the Red Woods in California. This game exceeds in my opinion, that’s why I gave it a eight it is a lot better in CO-OP with friends. Thanks for the game Ubisoft!… Expand
  29. nandika
    Sep 7, 2018
    8
    One of the best graphics for the One X, great, but not too huge open world, varied gameplay with varied transportation and weapons. Fictional Montana - great location. The story however is a mixed bag, but there's a nice feel to it. Sometimes it's too "ubi", meaning you just capture a portion of the map and move on, but the funny sidekicks make up for some of it. The DLCs however are notOne of the best graphics for the One X, great, but not too huge open world, varied gameplay with varied transportation and weapons. Fictional Montana - great location. The story however is a mixed bag, but there's a nice feel to it. Sometimes it's too "ubi", meaning you just capture a portion of the map and move on, but the funny sidekicks make up for some of it. The DLCs however are not worth it, only for the remade FC3, which the season pass contains for free.… Expand
  30. sorryrambles
    Nov 14, 2018
    10
    JAW DROPPING BEAUTIFUL ON THE XBOX ONE X :) I am so happy with the controls of this game and how it looks. The missions and world are a lot of fun too.
  31. Skyguy258
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Far Cry 5 = One of the best Far Cry's since Far Cry 2

    Lets start with this, I haven't cared for a Far Cry since Far Cry 3 even though I've played them all (except for primal) Far Cry 5 - whether people like to admit or not, has an amazing story. Right off of the bat it sucks you in and makes you interested in the best villain the Farcry series has had. The graphics are absolutely    Far Cry 5 = One of the best Far Cry's since Far Cry 2

    Lets start with this, I haven't cared for a Far Cry since Far Cry 3 even though I've played them all (except for primal)

    Far Cry 5 - whether people like to admit or not, has an amazing story. Right off of the bat it sucks you in and makes you interested in the best villain the Farcry series has had.

    The graphics are absolutely amazing, the sounds are incredible, the game-play is original but still seems fresh.

    Here is a list of my pro's and cons.

    Cons:
    - Ubisoft is known for their bugs, and there are a few in this, but expected in large open world games.
    - Very minimal gun customization even with skins. (Normal red dot, acog, silencer, etc).
    - A.I. is sometimes running straight into fences or walls (Bugs)
    - CO-OP is a blast however whatever you unlock in your friends game doesn't transfer back.
    - MINIMAL healing effects (You just wrap bandages)

    Pros:
    - AMAZING Hyper realistic graphics (on xbox one x)
    - Great sounds and visuals
    - Amazing Villain, and great story
    - Huge Skill Tree
    - Who doesn't want to have a bear named cheeseburger?
    - HUGE open world and tons to do
    - CO-OP is a blast
    - Game doesn't hold your hand

    I give this a game a 9/10 however I rated it a 10/10 because of all the "bad reviews" that don't even explain anything other than the fact that it's "terrible"    … Expand
  32. zCrYpTz-_
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a shame that people don't understand the deeper meaning of this game's magnificent storyline. It puts the whole world in another perspective. A perspective that we in the real world should consider could actually be for the better. As it's maybe how it always was supposed to be before we created what earth is today. A place we created, soon a place we destroyed. Joseph was actually trying to do the right thing. The thing no one dares to do or speak loud about. He was trying to save the human race from ourselves. Don't get me wrong, I'm not insane. But life is precious and I'm not sure we have as much time as we think we have left to appreciate this beautiful gift we've been given. Because in the end, we will all die under the same feet of our own race. Just because we didn't have faith in each other. And of the cause, the ending is supposed to hit you this way. It's simply there to make you feel stupid because all the effort you went through with killing endless amount of people who actually just tried to save us from extinction is surely something that goes against ''gods will''. Cause, in the end, Joseph turns out as the good guy when he offers redemption ''in the eyes of god'' from our sins we've made throughout the whole game. This is clearly why there's no good ending. Cause why should there be a good ending when we were the bad guys all along?… Expand
  33. AngryShark92
    Mar 30, 2018
    8
    Alright let's get 2 things out of the way off the bat...

    1. Micro-transactions are present in the game in the form of cosmetic camos and skins for weapons and vehicles. I am not bothered by it, but I can understand why people would be as they can slow down loading screens for shops and such as it loads online content first. Along with the over-arching principle of MTs. 2. Political    Alright let's get 2 things out of the way off the bat...

    1. Micro-transactions are present in the game in the form of cosmetic camos and skins for weapons and vehicles. I am not bothered by it, but I can understand why people would be as they can slow down loading screens for shops and such as it loads online content first. Along with the over-arching principle of MTs.

    2. Political commentary is NOT present in this game and that's the way it should be, along with every other game. It is about a religious cult, not a political ideology, there are a few jabs here and there, but you will not see political agendas being pushed. Deducting points for that in a video game is silly, deal with it Polygon. Thank you Ubisoft.

    Let me get some of the other obvious things out of the way, this is a Far Cry game, all the fun open world action elements in the predecessors (can't speak for primal) are present here. I never thought that having Montana as the setting for this game would be a good idea, but I have to give credit to Ubisoft, they nailed it. The graphics are incredible for console standards and the map is absolutely massive with many things to do and explore, especially in co-op with a friend.

    A lot of people have complained that the story was terrible and I honestly do not believe "terrible" is the right word, however I think it is an average one with some interesting moments here and there, but nothing incredibly special or immersive. It centres around the Eden's Gate Cult, their leader Joseph Seed, along with his family and cult lieutenants, namely John, Jacob, & Faith. The 3 lieutenants all have their own reasons for existing and their own style of contribution to the cult's main purpose. John's background seemed pretty weak to me, while I understood and somewhat enjoyed the perspectives of Faith & Jacob.

    Also, stop comparing Joseph Seed to Vas. Vas was an excellent character, and is known for being one of the best video game villains ever, but Vas was not even the main villain in Far Cry 3, it was Hoyt, and I believe that Joseph Seed and the actor who played him did an excellent job in portraying a cult leader.

    The game also did really well with some of the guns/fangs for hire. They all have their own fun/funny personalities and combat styles that will suit different players. Though the AI can sometimes be a bit silly. I quite enjoyed roaming the lands with Peaches and Cheeseburger. How can you say no to Cheeseburger?

    There are several things that bother me about this game, and they will all be listed in the cons list below, but I have to mention a few things here.

    I am thoroughly disappointed with the lack of weapon variety in the game, there are so few weapons it is unbelievable, the easiest example for me to point out is that 3 out of the 4 SMG options are MP5s (MP5k, MP5, MP5SD & MP40). Their are also duplicate varieties of the AK-47 and Lever action rifle, and not much in the way of stats to differentiate some of these weapons. Where are the signature weapons? Miss the Bushman & Buzzsaw. It is incredibly lazy.

    Crafting from animal skins was removed, along with rare animal hunts, which I actually enjoyed for immersion sake. Mission boundaries are awkward and most of my fails were a result of this. The HUD can be difficult to see at times due to the colouring choice and background of the game. There are also way too many random enemy encounters on downtime if you have yet to liberate the region and it can get annoying.

    Also, if you are the guest in a co-op game, you will not receive any story progression, cannot help but feel like this was a poor decision.

    + Great graphics
    + Well designed setting
    + Classic Far Cry fun & action
    + Incredibly fun co-op
    + Good/Fun characters & specialists
    + Loads of side quests
    + Player agency from the get go
    + Fishing is a welcomed surprise
    + Far Cry Arcade gives creative types a chance to shine
    + Excellent gunplay and sounds
    + All perks unlocked from the get go
    + Love the fangs for hire options
    + Great soundtrack and atmosphere

    - Average story with poor pacing
    - Serious lack of weaponry
    - No story progression for visiting co-op player
    - Mission boundaries are weird
    - Too many enemy encounters on downtime
    - Poor hud visibility occassionally
    - Poor AI
    - Removed old crafting system
    - No signature weapons or rare animal hunts
    - No need for micro transactions regardless

    The game is far from perfect, but Ubisoft did one hell of a job and I do not see how it deserves anything lower than an 8. It is on par with Far Cry 4 and definitely an improvement over Primal.    … Expand
  34. Grocs
    Mar 29, 2018
    10
    My review is really a 9 but I've given it a 10 because of the zero score reviews. Ignore the negative / zero reviews. Far Cry 5 in my humble opinion is the best in the series. The story, graphics and sound are amazing. The freedom and open world nature of the game is great - no more climbing towers to unlock parts of the map. After the initial tutorial missions you can go wherever youMy review is really a 9 but I've given it a 10 because of the zero score reviews. Ignore the negative / zero reviews. Far Cry 5 in my humble opinion is the best in the series. The story, graphics and sound are amazing. The freedom and open world nature of the game is great - no more climbing towers to unlock parts of the map. After the initial tutorial missions you can go wherever you like.

    Do not want to spoil anything but I think the story and mission variety is amazing. If you are a fan of open world 1st person shooters, do yourself a favour and get this game.    … Expand
  35. Yaroste
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Best Far Cry ever. Even better than Far Cry 3. Probably game of the year and perfect open world.
  36. gyigyo2
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Far Cry5 is the best far Cry game what made, the story of characters even made ME a cold hearted manI nearly cried, its way better than Far cry 3 was in EVERY ASPECT! The endings was great, something new finally not a easily predicted game like far cry 3 was, the main protagonist is great finally we can chose between female,male somewhat unique in this gaming industry that theFar Cry5 is the best far Cry game what made, the story of characters even made ME a cold hearted manI nearly cried, its way better than Far cry 3 was in EVERY ASPECT! The endings was great, something new finally not a easily predicted game like far cry 3 was, the main protagonist is great finally we can chose between female,male somewhat unique in this gaming industry that the protagonists Is silent, this way I can more enjoy the game, like everything happens to me.The only things I hated about this game was the LAME AI, and animal killings, it was lame missions, and uninteresting and game.bugs.

    pros:
    - STORY
    -Characters
    -Music
    -Gameplay

    Cons:
    -Bugs
    - Animal killing missions was So LAME!    … Expand
  37. LarryTheLobster
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    I give this game a solid 10. The only thing I was a little be devastated about is that there is no KKK members in the game. However, I let this slide because their are some beautiful women in the game ;) Also The scenerey is better than any game yet. Love it.
  38. DCShawn
    Jun 24, 2018
    10
    Best All-American game ever. Easy to use controls. Some bugs but really enjoyable action. I think if you are into the straw haired scarecrow you will be threatened by this game. So maybe try a preview before buying. My friends that hate it love the game.
  39. TheQuietGamer
    Jan 16, 2022
    8
    One of the most satisfying open-world power fantasies I've ever played. It doesn't waste any time letting you off the leash either. After a relatively brief opening and quickly customizing your character, you're set free to take out the highest-ranking members of a cult however and in any order you see fit to draw out their leader. The structure is very similar to the Just Cause series inOne of the most satisfying open-world power fantasies I've ever played. It doesn't waste any time letting you off the leash either. After a relatively brief opening and quickly customizing your character, you're set free to take out the highest-ranking members of a cult however and in any order you see fit to draw out their leader. The structure is very similar to the Just Cause series in that pulling your targets out of hiding requires you to destabilize their presence in a region by completing missions and destroying their property, among other things. The whole process is a joy thanks to how great shooting feels and the amount of flexibility you're given in your approach to tackling objectives. There's also a healthy feeling of growth as completing challenges, a lot of which you'll do naturally without even trying, rewards you with "Perk Points" you can use to buy a variety of beneficial abilities and any cash found can be spent at shops on attachments for your arsenal of weapons. All of which have the potential to turn you into a nigh unstoppable killing machine. You can even bring a buddy along for the ride on top of being able to recruit a diverse assortment of AI companions with their own unique skills.

    By far the biggest reason this is so much fun though has got to be the map. The Montana countryside setting leads to a lot of distinctive scenery you can't find anywhere else and the world is brought to life by a believable ecosystem that allows for a wide range of naturalistic animal and human NPC behavior for you to notice. It's also a blast to traverse to the point where I often forsook vehicles entirely in favor of reaching my next destination on foot. Did I mention the plethora of activities littered about it to boot?

    Not everything is perfect however. Vehicular combat is a drag because driving in first-person is loose and aiming while behind the wheel is unreliable at best. Particularly in anything that leaves the ground. The load times are fairly lengthy as well and you can't skip the splash screens at the startup before the main menu which is annoying.

    There is an online component called "Arcade" where you can try out player-created solo experiences and deathmatch arenas, or make your own. The actual multiplayer side of it is dead though. Next to nobody is online anymore so unless you just want to build stuff that's unlikely to be seen by anyone else you can safely ignore this portion of the game.

    Based solely on the strength of its single-player (or cooperative) offering alone however, this is still a worthy purchase. It's a massive sandbox filled with enough content to keep you busy for quite a long time and all the toys you'll need to turn it into your very own playground of destruction, that happened to garner a lot of controversy for its story. Which is weird given what a largely inconsequential feature that ended up being. The cutscenes are little more than a minor nuisance that slow you down from getting back to trying to murder the twisted villains talking at you rather than anything to get worked up over. As a result, an interest has been sparked in me for this franchise that I've been entirely content to let pass me by until now. Far Cry 5's commitment to freedom and transforming you into an undeniable force to be reckoned with led to some of the most enjoyable escapist thrills I've found this side of Saint's Row: The Third and IV. I can't recommend it highly enough.

    8.5/10    … Expand
  40. TheGameIsALie
    Oct 5, 2018
    10
    Far Cry 5 é um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos porque consegue inovar a franquia ao mesmo tempo que parece uma mistura de todos os jogos dela. Merece ser apreciado por todos os tipos de jogadores.
  41. LordOsyrys
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    A fun game overall. It was a nice area to explore and there were interesting people in the towns, even if the enemies weren't really that interesting. One of the bosses has a very unique personality so that was fun, and one thing that's great about the Far Cry games is that you really feel like you are making a difference - When you do something in the game, the setting changes to reflect that.
  42. cableguy3333
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    It's a great game, assassins creed with guns, built using the same engine you would expect that. It's fun and enjoyable my only issue is it's too easy and you have to complete it before doing it on a harder level and I rarely replay a game once finished
  43. cerb747
    Jun 18, 2019
    10
    Love this game and how unique it is and how it set out to distance itself from the rest of the franchise I would definitely recommend it.
  44. kawaiimayo
    Aug 27, 2019
    9
    Когда купил игру не думал что она будет так прекрасна. То есть я знал что она хороша, но он дала мне гораздо больше, чем я ожидал.
    Я начал играть, и час за часом я понимал что я просто погружаюсь в атмосферу так сильно, начал чувствовать себя счастливым.
    Несмотря на не очень-то хорошую ситуацию в игре, мне стало так хорошо, я чувствовал что-то летнее, светлое. Да, там надо было стрелять,    Когда купил игру не думал что она будет так прекрасна. То есть я знал что она хороша, но он дала мне гораздо больше, чем я ожидал.
    Я начал играть, и час за часом я понимал что я просто погружаюсь в атмосферу так сильно, начал чувствовать себя счастливым.
    Несмотря на не очень-то хорошую ситуацию в игре, мне стало так хорошо, я чувствовал что-то летнее, светлое.
    Да, там надо было стрелять, убивать, эти сектанты..
    Но с каждым новым аванпостом я ощущал себя освободителем, мне было очень хорошо.
    И я играл в неё. Целыми днями, не пропуская возможности снова зайти в неё, прошёл игру на хардкоре. И она всё так же потрясающа, а считая что в ней есть кооп, и всю игру можно пройти с друзьями, я ещё долго не забуду Far Cry 5.    … Expand
  45. BielAlvesGG
    Nov 5, 2019
    8
    A mecânica do game funciona muito bem e possui um excelente gráfico e jogabilidade muito boa , porém o jogo peca com a história do personagem principal ... missões que envolvem o jogador e personalização muito divertida
  46. GabrielVD16
    Mar 7, 2020
    8
    Buen juego en general,no estaría mal la cámara en tercera persona,misiones algo repetitivas,buenos finales
  47. CondeDarkII
    Sep 2, 2021
    9
    I have loved the game a lot, with its gigantic open world and part of the missions are funny, entertaining and not so annoying. NPCs are a bit tedious, but they make you laugh when they do something stupid during the game. I don't know why they say that Joseph Seed and his brothers are predictable, but I loved them, religious people who predict a "Fall". It's as if they were the same TheI have loved the game a lot, with its gigantic open world and part of the missions are funny, entertaining and not so annoying. NPCs are a bit tedious, but they make you laugh when they do something stupid during the game. I don't know why they say that Joseph Seed and his brothers are predictable, but I loved them, religious people who predict a "Fall". It's as if they were the same The Jackal, but with brothers xd. Still, I really liked it and it was worth playing.… Expand
  48. Simonereview
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    I personaggi sono scritti divinamente ma i dialoghi un po'meno. Il gioco dura molto soprattutto se si completano le missioni secondarie
  49. AndreDeDe
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor jogo da franquia lutas de chefes fodas Final foda tudo explodindo Chegou até arrepiar… Expand
  50. MoratoryMold249
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    "Oh the bliss"- это то, что заставило меня поставить этой игре 9.
  51. Adriaan1
    Aug 16, 2020
    8
    Solid game, decent map with variety, could have included a bit more verticality to enjoy the wingsuit. Fast travel drop in via wing suit is a great addition to get to unexplored areas. Gunplay is solid as always for Far Cry.
  52. countyourmacros
    May 20, 2021
    8
    This was a fun game with great characters, voice acting, and an awesome story. The gameplay was good, but this is a story-driven game through and through.

    It's been a long time since I played this game, but I wanted to leave a positive review as I remember enjoying it.
  53. MonkiReviews
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    This is such a fun and enjoyable game. The gameplay is very fun, being able to go to different areas of the map and see new land, like forests, grasslands, and others is fun. The characters are really good, all of them fill in a good role to the games story. Speaking of this games story mode, every scene is unique. The game play is very fun, and works well for this type of story. RecommendThis is such a fun and enjoyable game. The gameplay is very fun, being able to go to different areas of the map and see new land, like forests, grasslands, and others is fun. The characters are really good, all of them fill in a good role to the games story. Speaking of this games story mode, every scene is unique. The game play is very fun, and works well for this type of story. Recommend it, it is so good.… Expand
  54. Dragonfly44
    Oct 26, 2020
    8
    Far Cry 5 is an amazing game with many flaws. Lots of missed opportunities, an annoying amount of forced missions and a rather weak story are the biggest flaws. The game probably deserves lower than an 8, probably a seven. But its just the sheer amount of fun you can have just messing around in this game more than makes up for it. Rating - 84%
  55. Doite
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    The most important things you need to know about Far Cry 5: If you're looking for a happy ending, a heroes ending, you will be disappointed. This game likes to make you think and uses multiple aspects of the universe to do so. If you don't like games with layers, you will miss out on half the game, but you might still have a good time anyway (you'd just really hate the ending as itThe most important things you need to know about Far Cry 5: If you're looking for a happy ending, a heroes ending, you will be disappointed. This game likes to make you think and uses multiple aspects of the universe to do so. If you don't like games with layers, you will miss out on half the game, but you might still have a good time anyway (you'd just really hate the ending as it wouldn't make sense).

    Personally, I like the ending, as the moral ambiguity of the Far Cry series is what I like best about it. In Far Cry 5, your ending is a lose/lose and the question you're really being asked is 'what counts as living?' or 'what are you really fighting for - the people, or the numbers?'

    It's a very thinky ending. Similar to the feeling I had at the end of watching Inception. The question of whether you made the right call or not is left up to what you value.

    There is no 'ultimate good' ending. All endings have huge negative consequences.

    Far Cry 4's gameplay was too similar to Far Cry 3's for my tastes. I couldn't stick with it because it just reminded me how good FC3 was and how I'd rather be playing that. Far Cry 5 deviates from that just enough that the gameplay is interesting, not enough that it's no longer a Far Cry game. There's always something to discover and do. There is a lot of content and you will definitely get your moneys worth on time alone.

    I did get sick of the god/guns/troops/patriotism narrative but they were trying to portray a conservative US state , so it's justified. Just very cringe if you're not in the states.    … Expand
  56. Rubiales
    Apr 15, 2020
    8
    This is one of the best Far Cry games so far, frenetic and with a relly good villain, Joseph Seed, and his entire family. They create the project of Edens Gate, a doomsday cult that is taking over Hope County in Montana. Good FPS and better story.
  57. Lxzforce
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Pretty fun game with a really great twist at the end even if half of the story is predictable still the mechanics are really fun
  58. Filmanwalt
    Oct 8, 2020
    8
    Far Cry 5 (Xbox One): (Review Date 25.01.2019)

    Degree very freshly finished (46h 13min), that was a great ride. My last Far Cry was part 2, I just wanted the setting and I really liked it. Gameplay: I really liked the gameplay so far after I got better into the game because I had difficulty aiming at the beginning. The vehicles steer themselves okay, only flying the plane was a    Far Cry 5 (Xbox One): (Review Date 25.01.2019)

    Degree very freshly finished (46h 13min), that was a great ride. My last Far Cry was part 2, I just wanted the setting and I really liked it.

    Gameplay:

    I really liked the gameplay so far after I got better into the game because I had difficulty aiming at the beginning. The vehicles steer themselves okay, only flying the plane was a bit imprecise, but the helicopter was a lot of fun and the game was clearly simplified. I sometimes had real control problems when looting and / or picking up weapons, especially during the last fight it was all very chaotic (keyword: resuscitation).

    I actually had a lot of fun exploring and looting, but I would have liked a lot more depth, especially in crafting, and when it comes to modding weapons, it was all very thin. Too bad.
    I found the typical Ubisoft packing the map very pleasant in Far Cry 5, I just wanted to, then it is easier to pacify the 15th outpost.

    I actually liked the companion system very much, even if it was only implemented very superficially. However, the AI ​​was sometimes completely stupid, had some glitches and bugs.

    Even typical open world illnesses have been experienced again and again, but they haven't ripped me off.

    Missions / Story:

    So first of all the side missions and individual tasks (prepper - hiding places, for example) were sometimes really strong, so I actually had the most fun. Among the individual missions, whether main or side story, there was one or the other pearl that made me
    really thrown on the floor with laughter (Cattle and Marvin Gaye: awesome).

    Regarding the story, I'll just say that, as already mentioned at the beginning, I liked the setting very much, but how everything turned out was ok, but not really innovative and surprising. You actually knew quickly what it was going to lead to, especially because there are enough hidden and less hidden clues.

    Graphic:

    I can't complain, I liked the graphics and the region was presented nicely. Cut scenes looked really nice too, as did the now famous facial animations.

    Conclusion:

    All in all a really great shooter that a little more innovation and the courage to go deep would not have hurt. 8/10 sects - outposts.    … Expand
  59. OKdrummer87
    Jun 10, 2020
    9
    The graphics are stunning. On X One X the terrain looks like a movie, especially rocks. The AI is surprisingly smart and even on normal enemies can spot you a far distance away. The way the game handles progress is well done. When you start gaining more and more Resistance Points in one of the three sections of the map, the leader of the area will send their specialists after you. WhetherThe graphics are stunning. On X One X the terrain looks like a movie, especially rocks. The AI is surprisingly smart and even on normal enemies can spot you a far distance away. The way the game handles progress is well done. When you start gaining more and more Resistance Points in one of the three sections of the map, the leader of the area will send their specialists after you. Whether it be hunters or angels. This adds a level of excitement and suspense as these elite troops live up to their name. There is plenty of character customization and sidekicks as well as a huge selection of weapons that can be customized. They plot is over the top and tongue in cheek in many ways. Humorous when it needs to be and strikingly intense at other times. I highly recommend this game to anyone who likes shooters and RPG's. Plus I bought it when it was $40 off the Xbox store.… Expand
  60. Fredyaab
    May 10, 2020
    8
    Bom jogo, tem uma boa ambientação, possui personagens divertidos e outros nem tanto, possui algumas missões meio repetitivas e vários bugs, mas em compensação tem um bom vilão, um gráfico incrível e um final surpreendente.
  61. Kadaver2005
    Sep 26, 2020
    8
    Buen juego, sinceramente me encanto mucho su historia y su mapa.

    Pero pudieron explotar más el juego y hacerlo mas increíble de lo que es. Primeramente el protagonista hubiera tenido más desarrollo. Más integración con los villanos o con el mundo, pero excelente historia. De ahí el.Gameplay es excelente solo que tuvieron que pulir unos detalles pero excelente juego valió la pena los 33    Buen juego, sinceramente me encanto mucho su historia y su mapa.

    Pero pudieron explotar más el juego y hacerlo mas increíble de lo que es.

    Primeramente el protagonista hubiera tenido más desarrollo. Más integración con los villanos o con el mundo, pero excelente historia.

    De ahí el.Gameplay es excelente solo que tuvieron que pulir unos detalles pero excelente juego valió la pena los 33 dólares UwU    … Expand
  62. Last_B
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    To be honest, Far Cry 5 hands down is my favourite shooting game of all time. There is just so much to love about this game, the graphics, the gameplay, the story, the characters and so much more. The only thing I don't like about this game is the Far Cry Arcade mainly because there aren't many people playing far cry 5.
  63. Milan1500
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Es un muy buen juego y está muy bien hecho no hay que negarlo, yo lo disfrute mucho, pero no me gustó que hayan quitado cosas como el sistema de creación con pieles de animales, la eliminación con cuchillo y la eliminación desde vehículos. Las misiones son repetitivas pero el juego es muy divertido sobre todo en cooperativo. Lo recomiendo
  64. Karball
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Still discovering new things and gameplay and mechanics are nice
  65. Cementer200
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    Far Cry 5 is a great game. Far Cry 5 is a open world game set in Hope Country Montana during modern times. The main story is good and the side missions and activities are great the gameplay is also great.
  66. WilintonGabriel
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei, tem dificuldade boa, história muito boa, bons personagens e um dos melhores vilões da franquia (perdendo pro vaas, claro)
  67. Zumbie101
    Aug 26, 2022
    9
    A fun, easy and relaxing game to just cut loose with. Setting is interesting and characters are good enough. I do find the game is very buggy particulalry with the amount characters stop dialogue etc but overall no major problems.
  68. Omrim6366
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    The game is good got some bad but overall it's nice the antagonist was really good
  69. sajjad_ghomi
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    The characterization of The Father and his friends was fantastic. Graphically it improved. It provided fun gameplay and was not as dull as the previous versions. I just wish the main character of the game could talk and they would give him a good characterization. Overall it was very good and deserves this score
  70. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Кажется ещё не прошёл год как я вновь возвращаюсь в округ Хоуп, штат Монтана, теперь уже со своей женой, которая нынче похлеще меня кладёт хэдшоты и с легкостью нарезает тонны фарша из вражеских юнитов в рамках экшна от первого лица. После первого захода восторгу моему не было предела и я объявил пятый Far Cry чуть ли не лучшей игрой жанра. Теперь же некоторые косячки мне всё же подметитьКажется ещё не прошёл год как я вновь возвращаюсь в округ Хоуп, штат Монтана, теперь уже со своей женой, которая нынче похлеще меня кладёт хэдшоты и с легкостью нарезает тонны фарша из вражеских юнитов в рамках экшна от первого лица. После первого захода восторгу моему не было предела и я объявил пятый Far Cry чуть ли не лучшей игрой жанра. Теперь же некоторые косячки мне всё же подметить удалось. Низвергло ли это игру в пучину проходняков? Обо всем по порядку...
    Начав игру по-новой, к своему удивлению замечаю, что весь мой собранный щепетильно набор идеального оружия на максималках, а также все остатки лута и прокачки персонажа они как бы все со мной. Проковырявшись в меню и не найдя как от этого всего добра избавиться, с тяжёлым сердцем, начинаем играть. И да, конечно, сопротивления на доброй половине игры практически не замечаем. Умираем разве что по собственной глупости, случайно выстрелив из гранатомёта в машине или решив полетать с отвесной скалы. Для тех же кто только начинает точно говорю в бою будет непросто ибо оружие толковое зарабатывается потом и кровью, хотя конечно Far Cry сложно назвать суровой игрой жанра. Играем мы с вами за помощника шерифа, который всеми силами пытается выбить из округа Хоуп радикальную религиозную группировку Врата Эдема, во главе которой стоит по-моему лучший антагонист игровой вселенной Иосиф Сид. Но Иосиф не единственный, кто управляет всем этим праведным шабашом. У него есть прекрасные помощники, его семья: жестокий садист Иоанн Сид, фея блажи и забвения Вера Сид и конечно брутальный солдат Иаков Сид. Каждый из этих персонажей настолько харизматичен и так круто раскрыт и подан, что любой из них мог бы стать главным злодеем отдельной части Far Cry, а тут такая щедрость и нам всех четверых дают прямо здесь и сейчас. Сюжет Far Cry 5 невероятно мощный и интересный, однозначно ни одна игра серии с ним даже близко не сравнится и очевидно, что Ubisoft сделали ставку именно на него, так как во всем остальном Far Cry остался по сути прежним. Ну да появилась возможность кастомизации персонажа, картинку подтянули и она выглядит поинтереснее той же четвёртой части. Но, канадские друзья мои, где стихия, где хотя бы ветер? В 2018 тем более в одной из топовых игр современности без этого уже никак. В пятой части у нас помимо вертолета появилась возможность управлять моторным самолетом и это, скажу я вам, просто какая-то пытка - управление безобразнейшее.    … Expand
  71. Chichiko
    Jan 10, 2021
    9
    This is one of the best Far Cry I've played so far . There are a lot of interesting secondary missions , that you can complete , like destroying places from the church . Another thing I liked is that the map is enormous , so there are a lot of caves to explore , and you can use a big amount of guns and transports (cars , planes , helicopters …) , The only thing I found on the negative sideThis is one of the best Far Cry I've played so far . There are a lot of interesting secondary missions , that you can complete , like destroying places from the church . Another thing I liked is that the map is enormous , so there are a lot of caves to explore , and you can use a big amount of guns and transports (cars , planes , helicopters …) , The only thing I found on the negative side is that on the online mode (Arcade) , there are not a lot of different maps , all the games are all the same , it could be fine that there would be games like a Battle Royale or something type of Fall Guys , or maybe something easier to make , like a 5 vs 5 game , as in cs:go .
    On the graphics side , is everything incredible , on HD is awesome , and if you play it on an Xbox One X on 4k …
    The story is a very good one , and I would say (in my opinion) , the most interesting one from all the Far Cry games I've played , because there are 3 different mini-bosses , and then there is 1 boss , that in my opinion is way better than the Far Cry 4 one .
    Another thing I noticed is that this game is very addictive , and it makes you always want to play more and more .
    I'll give this game an 9/10 , awesome game , and if the correction with the Arcade could be made , then it is 10/10 .    … Expand
  72. DaDolphinDive
    Jun 18, 2021
    9
    Amazing game that makes you feel like you are a bada*s and the story is a 9/10 on its own, gameplay is great, overall amazing game. would recommend
  73. lieutenantpanda
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    Best Far Cry game on xbox , better then the other games i have seen. If you didn't play this game before please do.
  74. Rex0n
    Oct 3, 2021
    8
    Really good Far Cry. This is best part of the series. I recommended this. Love
  75. igorhim
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    I really liked far cry 5. My rating is 10, even though I prefer New Dawn
  76. iTarnishedShura
    Jul 5, 2022
    8
    Far Cry 5 is one of the most fun first-person shooter open world action-adventure games. Thanks to FPS Boost, it runs smoothly on the powerful Xbox Series X, and it always gets a discount.
  77. Lua-Nog
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best Far Cry ever! After 3, of course! The story is very current, involves very interesting issues and the villains are very intense and crazy!! Several new things. Very cool!… Expand
  78. Lucaz1n
    Jun 11, 2022
    8
    Não tão bom quanto o 3, mas definitivamente melhor que o 4. O vil]ao é muito marcante, tanto quanto seus irmão. O sistema do jogo permitir qual região tu prefere ir a cada irmão derrotado é muito massa, fora que cada uma desbloqueia coisas únicas. A dificuldade é boa, mas poderia ser mais difícil, principalmente quando jogado co-op. Que aliás é outro ponto extremamente positivo. Assim comoNão tão bom quanto o 3, mas definitivamente melhor que o 4. O vil]ao é muito marcante, tanto quanto seus irmão. O sistema do jogo permitir qual região tu prefere ir a cada irmão derrotado é muito massa, fora que cada uma desbloqueia coisas únicas. A dificuldade é boa, mas poderia ser mais difícil, principalmente quando jogado co-op. Que aliás é outro ponto extremamente positivo. Assim como recrutar gente ou bichos pra ajudar. Amei esse sistema. Enfim é um excelente Far Cry.… Expand
  79. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
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  80. sniffany
    Mar 4, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do enjoy far cry but they have always suffered from ubisoft syndrome. I did not find this with far cry 5. The story (for a modern day triple A studio at least) is dark and entertaining the gameplay is far cry fun and their is even a twist ending.… Expand
  81. Sadra_The_Gamer
    Jan 2, 2023
    8
    Undoubtedly, Far Cry 5 is one of the best games of this franchise, which has a great story, very good characters, beautiful world and good gameplay as always, but suffers in the artificial intelligence of the enemies, the facial animation and technical parts.
  82. Formula3
    Mar 9, 2023
    9
    O segundo melhor jogo ate a data de hoje... mas imbatível continua o Far Cry 3

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#9 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#11 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 6, 2018
    80
    This fresh take on the Far Cry franchise is clearly visible content-wise, but a tad more discrete on the style. If you're not bothered by the slightly repetitive formula, you'll enjoy the many strengths of this episode.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jun 5, 2018
    70
    Far Cry 5 is exactly what you would expect from a Far Cry game and not much more. It does the open world really well, but the bland story drags it down. The game touches a sensitive subject, but doesn’t have guts to actually say something and couldn’t convince me even for a minute that what’s happening could be real. What the franchise obviously needs is a new beginning, a leap of faith Assassin’s Creed Origins was brave enough to take. [05/2018, p.56]
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 26, 2018
    80
    Murderous and mad, this is one of the silliest, most immersive open worlds on Xbox. [June 2018, p.73]
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