Far Cry 2 Review (what do you think?)

[Klasco]

Far Cry 2 Review (well sorta)

Game style:
FPS Open world non linear (single player: 1 player)
linear-ish story though.
Platform:
Xbox360 and PC
Amount finished:
PC 100% main story by doing all buddy missions as well
Hours of gameplay (just main story by going fairly quickly):
30hours

PC Specs: (my pc, the important stuff)
3.2ghz Quad Core QX9770
3gb DDR3
Nvidia GeForce GTX 280
Asus Xonar D2 Ultra Sound Card

Diff played for review:
Hardcore (2nd hardest diff)

The Good:
50km2 Map with various environments
Good variations in weapons
Realistic style game (healing, running, weapon animations, movement animations, vehicles etc etc feel pretty real btw this doesn't mean it's realistic but has a realistic style there is a difference)
Best current FPS game so far in my view
Plausible Story
Immersion
Healing
Map Editor (the ability to jump into your map pretty much instantly is great
and just map editing in general is the best I have ever seen!)
Multiplayer
Possible Content updates and download might be available in the future
Weapons! (good variety)
Day/ night system
First Person Constant (your always in FP mode and moving and shifting etc is done in a realistic way for example you see your hands grab the car handle to get in etc etc)
The AI (don't think it dumb staying in one spot camping is pretty much suicidal in Infamous anyway well everything in that diff is suicidal)
Graphics!
Dunia Engine (only had one frame rate issue and one stall which was good since I played it for 12hours straight in a very warm room on the xbox360 version)
Loading system is great
Weapon Jamming
Sound effects are awesome
The game has good story a little slow and boring at first but keeps getting better and better...eventually anyway.
Fire! (most realistic fire I have seen in a game and yes it is big point as well)

Good and Bad:
Having Malaria (this is relevant to the game).
Cut Scene's or the lack of them
Linear-ish story (isn't always a bad thing when the story is good)

The Bad:
Getting attacked by Patrols (happens to much and there are too many road block posts)
The Sniper Rifles are the primary not Special Weapon which limits
the way you might want to attack
Can't Continue after finishing main story
No proper weapon upgrades ie. Scopes, under barrel G launchers
Getting one place to another (happens with heaps of large map games)
Can be repetitive at times but if you just love the action its no problem
Had the right layout for Co-op with the whole buddy system
The story could have been deeper
Can't play as a girl (for some it can be a issue, just putting it out their)
No real civilians (I wanted to see slums and poor people around more or saving them from abuse etc could of helped make the story deeper)
I hated been attacked so many times by the patrols and the roadblock post are so annoying there's just too dam many off them


Conclusion:
This is a great game well worth playing for those who love
to shoot and like plenty of action. This is a FPS dream for
me personally. But if your not into FPS and don't like the journey's taken to get to one place to another then this is not the game for you (obviously).

Overall Score:
9/10 (get it in other words)

Fanboyism in the review:
not really there I think

Random thoughts:
I want the next one in Siberia. Where do you think the next one should be?
Mini-gun (just wanted one for some reason)
oh and a Mi-24Hind Attack helicopter in game would of been so
awesome (I wish)

Found any mistakes or have something to say then email me
subject: Far-Cry 2 Review 1.0

Review
Version 1.0 un-edited
2 November 2008
#001
Game Released 23/10/08 AU
Bought on release date
Collectors editions
PC and Xbox360

Review by:
Klasco
Gamertag: Puneet1991
klasco@gmail.com

[IOWNYA]

9 out of 10 is as rediculus as recomending it . The Ai is lacking = poor , pc control set up is lacking , physics is fair , basing your rating concerning multiplayer on future patching is irrelivent as anything to due with online from console/browser to connectivity are null & the total disregaurd for jioning "ranked" games/servers . The continual outpost hassles along with the relentless traveling = monotany along with the repetitive missions . I'd give it a 4 out 10 due to all the above & would never tell any one to squander thier $ in buying it . Way to many 1st person shooters that are out there now [including older titles] that will give a better all around experience on the PC both single & multiplayer . Friends never let friends buy crap . You asked & these are my thoughts after playing fps since 1989 soley .

[Six_Gun]

Well I gave it a 7/10, and I feel that is probably being kind. It's really a run n gun arcade style game. I prefer a more tactical style game where you can utilize most spots of the map, the enemy don't predictably come straight at you, and you have features like prone, lean and fire mode options to facilitate the actual need for them. You say the style is realistic, yet you only mention shallow elements to justify it, not the gameplay itself. When a game omits all the above yet you survive so easily, including auto healing and no-death buddy rescues, it's far from realistic even in the most remote of senses.

It's quite a clash IMO to have realistic effects, weather, environments and graphics only to ruin it with arcade run n gun gameplay. It's a total waste of what could have been a great game. Even the missions are arcadish, convoys and shipments that continually circle a given route as if toy targets at a shooting gallery. Like some cotton candy with that? Sadly this is what many shooters have become. Don't want to start a flame war here but I feel it's largely due to catering to the console crowd whom use gamepads that despite many of them not wanting to admit it, can't aim as quickly and accurately as mice.

The biggest problem with this game is a lack of loyalty to the PC community. Clint Hocking had many of us fooled. A lot of us believed he was going to pay tribute to the PC community and make a PC exclusive, something that was a long time coming with all the console titles Ubi's commited to. Well problem is Clint sold out to the money machine that consoles are yet again. Maybe not as bad as Cliffy B of Epic sold out, but something tells me Ubi's heading that direction.

[Klasco]

fair enough, i'll admit my score was fairly high buts because i enjoyed the game. but if you didn't like it i can understand that. this why your opinions come in.

[kjaye]

I'd say it warrants between a 7 and 8 depending on your preferences.

I really disagree with those who say is it a terrible game, it has some excellent elements imo.

However it is lacking in some areas, and a couple design choices seem to have been poor.

For me I'd give it 8 out of 10, I really enjoy playing it.

Pluses for me.

I love the running effect, really enhances the game for me.

Cool slide feature, really adds to the drama.

Having to manual aim with your gun, and pull out bullets from various bodyparts.

Weapons jamming, realistic fire effects.

The graphics are stunning, the sound just as good.

I love the enemy chatter, screaming that they don't want to die whilst I hunt them down!


On the downside.

The world is really lifeless, even to the point of empty self service gun shops and bars. Disappointing wildlife.

The buddy system really isn't used to its full potential. There should be missions where your allies fight with you.

No real factions. In practical terms the UFLL and APR don't exist, it's just you versus everyone. I have no idea when I'm facing APR or UFLL troops. Who the hell knows who the guys in the military checkpoints are?


I'd have loved to have seen a Stalker style faction system where they would fight even without you being there. In this supposed civil war your character is the only guy fighting.

So overall it's a pretty shallow game. But I think the gunplay mechanics are really good, the enviroment is spectacular and the weapons are cool. Add the great sound effects and pumping soundtracks and you have a really enjoyable, if rather shallow game.

Sorry for all those who havn't been able to enjoy it for whatever reasons but it seems this game is not for everyone.

[Klasco]

Originally posted by kjaye:
I'd say it warrants between a 7 and 8 depending on your preferences.

I really disagree with those who say is it a terrible game, it has some excellent elements imo.

However it is lacking in some areas, and a couple design choices seem to have been poor.

For me I'd give it 8 out of 10, I really enjoy playing it.

Pluses for me.

I love the running effect, really enhances the game for me.

Cool slide feature, really adds to the drama.

Having to manual aim with your gun, and pull out bullets from various bodyparts.

Weapons jamming, realistic fire effects.

The graphics are stunning, the sound just as good.

I love the enemy chatter, screaming that they don't want to die whilst I hunt them down!


On the downside.

The world is really lifeless, even to the point of empty self service gun shops and bars. Disappointing wildlife.

The buddy system really isn't used to its full potential. There should be missions where your allies fight with you.

No real factions. In practical terms the UFLL and APR don't exist, it's just you versus everyone. I have no idea when I'm facing APR or UFLL troops. Who the hell knows who the guys in the military checkpoints are?


I'd have loved to have seen a Stalker style faction system where they would fight even without you being there. In this supposed civil war your character is the only guy fighting.

So overall it's a pretty shallow game. But I think the gunplay mechanics are really good, the enviroment is spectacular and the weapons are cool. Add the great sound effects and pumping soundtracks and you have a really enjoyable, if rather shallow game.

Sorry for all those who havn't been able to enjoy it for whatever reasons but it seems this game is not for everyone.

i agree it had elements were it could of been a deeper and more rich game.

[hem_dazon_90]

Originally posted by kjaye:
I'd say it warrants between a 7 and 8 depending on your preferences.

I really disagree with those who say is it a terrible game, it has some excellent elements imo.

However it is lacking in some areas, and a couple design choices seem to have been poor.

For me I'd give it 8 out of 10, I really enjoy playing it.

Pluses for me.

I love the running effect, really enhances the game for me.

Cool slide feature, really adds to the drama.

Having to manual aim with your gun, and pull out bullets from various bodyparts.

Weapons jamming, realistic fire effects.

The graphics are stunning, the sound just as good.

I love the enemy chatter, screaming that they don't want to die whilst I hunt them down!


On the downside.

The world is really lifeless, even to the point of empty self service gun shops and bars. Disappointing wildlife.

The buddy system really isn't used to its full potential. There should be missions where your allies fight with you.

No real factions. In practical terms the UFLL and APR don't exist, it's just you versus everyone. I have no idea when I'm facing APR or UFLL troops. Who the hell knows who the guys in the military checkpoints are?


I'd have loved to have seen a Stalker style faction system where they would fight even without you being there. In this supposed civil war your character is the only guy fighting.

So overall it's a pretty shallow game. But I think the gunplay mechanics are really good, the enviroment is spectacular and the weapons are cool. Add the great sound effects and pumping soundtracks and you have a really enjoyable, if rather shallow game.

Sorry for all those who havn't been able to enjoy it for whatever reasons but it seems this game is not for everyone.


i agree with all your points ive never played stalker but from what ive heard its good. also the civilian thing annots me 8/10

[Cyberdactyl]

Klasco - I can't believe you listed all that I.T. info but left out the OS! Put down that bong!

But I do agree with almost all your perspectives and opinions with a few, fairly large, differences.


Originally posted by kjaye:

Pluses for me.

I love the running effect, really enhances the game for me. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Yes, very well done

Cool slide feature, really adds to the drama. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

First game I've seen it in a a game and I must say it's awesome. Still trying to make it useful.

Having to manual aim with your gun, and pull out bullets from various bodyparts. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

Not sure what you mean by manually aim, but the repair scheme is nice.

Weapons jamming, realistic fire effects. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Yes, very nice touch to keep you on your toes to either switch weapons or make sure you have cover.

The graphics are stunning, the sound just as good. http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Not only are the graphics brushing up against Crysis, but the engine runs WAY better on lesser PCs.

I love the enemy chatter, screaming that they don't want to die whilst I hunt them down! http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif

Here's a major issue with me. THE SOUND IS ALL WHACKED.
Let me say first, the ambient sounds ARE nice. But the deal breaker is there is no rhyme or reason to volume or direction. When you're in the vicinity of the AI, the sound files run. Sometimes as if they are next to you when they are 100 meters away. Sometimes an AI entity appears next to you and no sound was generated. Sometimes the engine sound of the attack jeeps don't cut in till they are firing the turret and mere meters away. VERY VERY disorienting and totally avoidable.

On the downside.

The world is really lifeless, even to the point of empty self service gun shops and bars. Disappointing wildlife.

Could have been done better, but have no huge issue with it.

The buddy system really isn't used to its full potential. There should be missions where your allies fight with you.

This, I think, was a "gimmick" to add to the FC2 resume'

No real factions. In practical terms the UFLL and APR don't exist, it's just you versus everyone. I have no idea when I'm facing APR or UFLL troops. Who the hell knows who the guys in the military checkpoints are?

Bad story boarding that translated to blemish the FPS aspect of the game.


I'd have loved to have seen a Stalker style faction system where they would fight even without you being there. In this supposed civil war your character is the only guy fighting.

No comment


So overall it's a pretty shallow game. But I think the gunplay mechanics are really good, the enviroment is spectacular and the weapons are cool. Add the great sound effects and pumping soundtracks and you have a really enjoyable, if rather shallow game.

I agree with the exception of the extremely bad sound management and not having prone and lean.

[Klasco]

Vista Ultimate OS

[devilinblue22]

it was a very accurate user review i gave it 4 outta 5 stars 8 outta 10 80 outta 100.

i agree with the running thing except i wish you could run a little farther and why is it sprint or turtle i think you should be able to jog


and the allmighty magical gun the guy is facing 90 degrees away from you and shooting bullets out of his shoulder

[Klasco]

Originally posted by devilinblue22:
it was a very accurate user review i gave it 4 outta 5 stars 8 outta 10 80 outta 100.

i agree with the running thing except i wish you could run a little farther and why is it sprint or turtle i think you should be able to jog


and the allmighty magical gun the guy is facing 90 degrees away from you and shooting bullets out of his shoulder

i had that happen 3 or 4 times were a guy is shooting you but he is facing somewhere else. but i would expect ubisoft to fix that bug.