Farycry 2 is it all that?

User Rating: 8 | Far Cry 2 PS3
Far Cry 2 isn't like your average first person shooter, its either you love it or you hate it and I love it. At the start of the game you find yourself stuck in the middle of Africa suffering from malaria and your mission is to find and kill the arms dealer supplying the two factions he comes under the name of the Jackal.
I would class the gameplay as a very rushed atmosphere, you will spend most of your time running about hiding behind trees and in bushed this is because one of the factions are occupying the roads and they will open fire at you. This is where weapons come into context, you will be given a chance to do side missions so you can earn extra diamonds and purchase weapons and upgrades from the weaponry shops dotted around your map. This will obviously help you fight back and aid you when you attempt to complete missions.
The graphics are absolutely stunning, you will be faced with miles and miles of land varying between rivers, deserts and don't forget jungles all of this is well rendered and has fantastic textures.
The story line is great and really draws you in at one stage I really thought I was fleeing from gunfire and trying to escape for my life. Your health bar system is very unique, you may have the chance to pull out bullet and broken shrapnel from your legs or your hands or even sort out your dislocated body parts.
On your adventure through the African landscape you will come across some very strange characters that might come in handy and others that are a waste of time but all of this has its reasons.
If you are prepared to travel to most places and spend most of your time on foot then give Farcry 2 a shot you wont be upset it is one of the best first person shooters out there.
Gameplay 7/10
Graphics 10/10
Story 8.5/10