Far Cry Instincts

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Sep 27, 2005
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
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  1. NTSC-uk
    70
    Putting aside its technical prowess, on the surface everything seems fine but, as with the featured island, delving into the thicket uncovers the game's glaring problems, some of which may be inexcusable to players expecting a bit more meat on their gaming bone.
  2. games(TM)
    70
    Kudos to Ubisoft for not only recognising the differences between console PC and console gaming but developing Instincts around them. It's certainly the better game for it. [Nov 2005, p.106]
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  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    70
    Instincts' A.I. won't revolutionize the first-person-shooter genre, but the rest of the game is still pretty damn cool. [Nov 2005, p.150]
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  5. Maxim Online
    70
    Unfortunately, none of the additions will distinguish this one for vets of the PC version, but tight controls, abundant targets, and beautiful scenery still deliver the most disturbing vacation package since Kathie Lee Gifford stalked Carnival cruise ships.
  6. Thunderbolt
    60
    Instincts had quite a bit going for it (good graphics, comfortable controls, unique setting) but then does a great job of screwing it all up and making you not care (repetitive levels, stupid enemy designs, slight unfinished feel in places).

Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Best Xbox Game of 2005
11
#11 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
28
#28 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 84
  3. Negative: 28 out of 84
  1. storygamer
    Oct 15, 2020
    7
    The Xbox release of Far Cry called Instincts can´t really hold up to the PC version. While the graphics and gameplay are great and it includesThe Xbox release of Far Cry called Instincts can´t really hold up to the PC version. While the graphics and gameplay are great and it includes some new ideas like the instinct mode and level creating, sadly the enemy AI and the checkpoint system are simply disastrous. The game ain´t bad at all but a bit spoiled. But if you haven´t played the PC release, catch up a copy. You will have a good time!… Full Review »
  2. Nick
    Jul 25, 2006
    6
    Ok so the game has quite impressive visuals, but it is also bugged and offers nothing new. It comes nowhere near Half Life 2 and certainly Ok so the game has quite impressive visuals, but it is also bugged and offers nothing new. It comes nowhere near Half Life 2 and certainly doesn't touch either of the Halos. Annoying and random difficulty make this an entirley average game.… Full Review »
  3. EfeB.
    Jul 4, 2006
    9
    very fine game, one of xbox's best. insane graphics, great action, allright story...good transition from the hunted to the hunter with very fine game, one of xbox's best. insane graphics, great action, allright story...good transition from the hunted to the hunter with your new animal abilities. sloppy rag-doll effects, a bit feels weightless all around, sometimes you need to pump like 10 bullets into a guy before he dies...but hey, they cramped in lots of cool things in this game, i feel bad complaining. kind of feels like turok in some areas, well...i cannot say that this is THE best fps there is...after playing half-life 2...far cry seems like pong, but...okay, its the second best.… Full Review »
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