Far Cry 5

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Yaroste
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Best Far Cry ever. Even better than Far Cry 3. Probably game of the year and perfect open world.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. Karball
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Still discovering new things and gameplay and mechanics are nice
  21. 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)
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. igorhim
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    I really liked far cry 5. My rating is 10, even though I prefer New Dawn
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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..
  29. 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.
  30. 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
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#34 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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Metascore
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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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