Far Cry vs Far Cry 2 | Forums

[k4Anarky2011]

Since the community here is clearly and bitterly divided; and only one can get his wish(though we probably know who). Instead of boring you guys out with speech on how Far Cry 2 is a damn special game, I just want to see how we are doing

Thanks for voting!

Also, If you can explain why you prefer one from the other, that would be great

[k4Anarky2011]

Since the community here is clearly and bitterly divided; and only one can get his wish(though we probably know who). Instead of boring you guys out with speech on how Far Cry 2 is a damn special game, I just want to see how we are doing

Thanks for voting!

Also, If you can explain why you prefer one from the other, that would be great

[FALLEN CHAMP]

I have to go with Far Cry all the way, graphically inferior to FC2 - the editor is extremely basic (on consoles) the single player is linear, there are so many bad things about the game.

But it is FUN and Crazy in multiplayer.

It has better game modes (and that is a fact)
The vehicles are better to drive as they are faster and easier to enter/exit plus they are more durable and manoeuvrings better.

Players move quicker and the action is faster, but the big thing for me in Multiplayer is the placing of weapons in a map.

If I only want 3 sniper rifles in a map I only put 3 in, we could dictate the pace of a map by the weapons we place - unlike Far Cry 2 with its weapon class system.

Don't get me wrong Far Cry 2 could have been an amazing game and only required some basic fixes to make it more fun but the multiplayer IMO was a Disgrace.

FC2 FIXES
Speed up by a fraction the player and the vehicles

Allow vehicles to take a fraction more damage and alter the movement of players and vehicles so that they respond better when turning and moving.

In the editor give us a snap by 45% rotation for all pieces in all directions and a Raise Height Indicator on screen

A Classic Mode for those that loved the Original Game, this would allow the placing of weapons in a map and when selecting this mode the players would start with a standard weapon and have to pick up weapons to alter their weapon class.

Uprising Mode - allow the captain to be chosen / selected in the lobby

CTD Mode - allow the diamond to be thrown to players

LADDERS - Allow players to just run or jump onto them without having to press a Button to Attach - Allow players to jump off a ladder before reaching the top

Allow in multiplayer players to carry both molotov and grenades as standard

If they had done that then I would not be leaning towards the original Far Cry with my choice - Far Cry 2 was a great game for me in Single player (although it was repetitive) but the basic fixes above would have kept me addicted. As it is I find myself still playing and still loving FCIP.

Lets all hope that FC3 is the game that makes us all happy old and new Far Cry players.

[Ilovepho]

Another closed thread I think.

I do have my preference but I don't want to discuss any non FC3 issues here because this is FC3 forum. If you make this thread in FC2 forum I'd share my opinion and vote.

I'm surprised the mods didnt close "Tried FC2" thread.

[Martythemerc]

I've posted many times on why I think Far Cry 2 was far more real and superior - so I don't need to repeat.

[thedeserter]

There is one thing in Farcry 1 that made it great for me and that was RE-PLAYABILITY I was able to download single player maps for years, right up until the release of FC2 which was disappointing to me that it did not have SP player maps. I did like the FC2 MP mode though even with the glitches, it was simple and fun. I never played FC1 MP so I can't compare.

I also like the open world of FC1 plus the general tropical feel and locations.

For it's time FC1 was an amazing game and a true classic

FC2 had so much potential but it failed to have a transition from FC1 so when you played it, it was a totally different game really besides maybe the guns were generally similar. That is not such a bad thing if you had not played FC1 but for those expecting it to be a little bit similar it was very disappointing.

FC2 was a great game in many ways and also truly innovative but it failed in a couple of vital areas. One of the most annoying things was that the developers did not listen to customers and they should have patched the game and got rid of all the check points etc. Obviously the most annoying and disappointing thing with FC2 was the repetitiveness.

FC2 had some amazing features, real weather, animals roaming around, stunning graphical elements. I found the environment to be a bit dark and dull where FC1 was in bright tropical environment, I don't think Africa is that dull!

One more big disappointment with FC2 to FC1 was that I was not able to roam around, up hills and jump off ledges etc like I could with FC1, I like the realism of been able to explore where ever I want.

I have a good feeling FC3 will have the best features of both FC1 & FC2 included along with many new improvements and exciting, inovative and ground breaking features.

[Ix Johnnien xI]

If there is going to be map editor in FC3; I hope it will be more similar to FC2 than FCIP. But that's a no-brainer.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> A Classic Mode for those that loved the Original Game, this would allow the placing of weapons in a map and when selecting this mode the players would start with a standard weapon and have to pick up weapons to alter their weapon class. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Could put the Classic Mode in a advanced options menu along with Hardcore Mode.

[Yourname942]

Far Cry 1 (Instincts Predator) Is 100x better than Far Cry 2. reasons why:

-Better objects for maps
-Weapon placements (makes maps better imo + more fun use)
- Evolutions: one of the best aspects of the 1st game for multiplayer/mapmaking. SO many maps are created focused on evolutions. If they don't allow us to use Evolutions in unranked custom maps I (and many others) would be very disappointed
- Zip lines: again, one of the best aspects of the 1st game for multiplayer/mapmaking. 1 simple object creates so much diversity + complex maps. It allows us to be very creative and again if its not in FC3 mapmaking then it would be a huge letdown.
- Wave runners: (Jet skis) another object that is superior to the sequel. It allows for Sliding maps, falling maps, its a badass vehicle, etc.
- tropical Island theme: Its my favorite environment to create maps in.
- No weapon disintegration within 2~3 clips.
- No malaria.
- Evolutions, ziplines, tropical jungle (2nd time because it is that important to me)
- Caves (tunnels + that giant middle piece):
it allowed me to create some really cool maps + it gives us much more to work with. I would take a tunnel over a large wall any day.


Overall the 2nd Far Cry was a disappointment, they got rid of the best aspects of mapmaking/multiplayer and replaced it with malaria, bad weapons, and desert theme (which I hate with a passion)


Edit: if Far Cry 3 has evolutions (for unranked maps only), ziplines, enhanced cave system, weapon placement, and a Lot more of everything for mapmaking, then Farcry 3 will be a very good game.

[bringbackpred]

farcry 1 best game ever made... the makers of halo are remaking halo 1, REMAKE FARCRY 1

btw.... any one stil play farcry 1 online?

[lamerobot]

I like fc2 better because i dislike unrealistic game features. the health system was one of my favorite features of the game. re-healing wasn't dependable (realistic), it took at least a half second to apply medical attention (more realistic than far cry), and critical wounds would affect your combat skills and need extra time to attend to. enemies had better ai and were NOT mutant sci fi beings. the main character wasn't a tool. the malaria and rusting weapons made the player really feel like they're just another fighter sucked into something bigger than yourself. the enemy health, which some stated to be way too high ads to my previous statement. I played fc1 at a freinds ouse after i played fc2 and i didn't even buy the first.