I never played farcry 1, so comparisons will be excluded. I've been watching the previews of this game for months and when it was time for relase, excitement filled me like a school girl. Right off the bat you're thrown into the world and a brief training, which lasts about an hour or 2, gives you an understanding of how to approach situations and the gameplay mechanics. The world is beautiful and lush, full of life and sounds that truely make the experience immersive. The environment is not only a visual tool, but can be used as a weapon with fire...nothings finer than using a flamethrower to burn a town down, listening to the victims cry out for help. Even the movement of the environment acts as realistic as i've ever seen...throw a grenade, when it explodes you see trees bend realistically, leafs flowing down through the sky...and if you're lucky enough to catch a oil tanker or gas pump in the process...ya, fire starts. The story is interesting and keeps the player involved, but the missions are the same 3 or 4 types. There is a lot of driving or walking, however the player wants to go about completing tasks (think sandbox style). The guns are awesome, feel good...sniping at its finest this generation in my opinion. There are 221 diamonds to find in the world, which are used to purchase guns and upgrades...and the world is MASSIVE. The game isn't for everyone, but for those when enjoy it...its quite amazing. The multiplayer is bland and uninventive...the map editor is interesting and can kill a lot of hours, with tons of different options. I didn't manage to finish the game because of a glitch (which is known by the developers and scattered throughout the forums)...i was 91% complete, clocking 31 hours...i had 6 different save slots and all were glitched, as the game wouldn't load. It's unforunate i can't see the ending, i would rather invest my time into another game...I would have given the game a 9.5, but i'm deducting 2 points for not being able to see the ending that i worked so hard to achieve.
This game is one of the best games i have ever played. its a free world + first person shooter. You can't get much better then that. No linear game play. Its all up to you. the healing system is the best i have ever seen... Read Full Review
It is an all-too-often used phrase to describe a game, but generaly one that boasts to be 'free-roaming' is a lot of fun, presenting you with the freedom to enjoy yourself in whatever way you want. Far Cry 2 however took... Read Full Review
