Far Cry 2

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Far Cry 2 is set in a fictional region of Africa where you are caught between two rival factions at war. The Ubisoft team spent a lot of time filming and...
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8.2

very good

CRITICS SCORE

8.5

(24 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

7.9

(4910 ratings)

Game Overview

Far Cry 2 is set in a fictional region of Africa where you are caught between two rival factions at war. The Ubisoft team spent a lot of time filming and photographing in Africa to get all the details of the landscape and native wildlife. The result is a huge gameplay area that is 50 square kilometers, taking players into and out of the jungle and savannah. Wild animals such as zebras, buffalo, gazelle are encountered during the game, with both players and enemies allowed to interact with them. Far Cry 2 features an incredible level of detail and realism, with a minimal in-game interface to detract from immersion. For example, players will need to navigate the world using an in-game map and navigation system, weapons will disintegrate over time, and fires will spread and propagate. Each of the actions a player takes is reflected in the environment and changes the content of the game. To fulfill your mission, you need to play the enemies against each other, using both strategy and skill.

The Good

Incredible amount of freedom to approach each mission, 50 square kilometers of visually stunning African landscape, Hefty single-player campaign should take at least 30 hours, Diverse reward and upgrade systems feed off each other very well, Robust map editor on all three versions.

The Bad

Story does very little with politically-charged setting, Traveling for long stretches can become tedious.

The Bottom Line

Far Cry 2 immerses players in an entirely new kind of gaming experience, featuring a custom-made video game engine built from the ground up. Players discover a true open world gameplay set in Africa, brought to life by high-definition next-gen technology.

Caught between two rival factions in war-torn Africa, you are sent to take out "The Jackal", a mysterious character who has rekindled the conflict between the warlords, jeopardizing thousands of lives. In order to fulfil your mission you will have to play the factions against each other, identify and exploit their weaknesses, and neutralise their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion, cunning and, of course, brute force.

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Expert Reviews

85/100

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Although you can't say the same for the plot, Far Cry 2's first-person action squeezes every last drop of potential out of the unique African setting.

89/100

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More importantly, it has nowhere near as many bugs as something like "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl," a title that bears many similarities. Add to the roughly 25 hour single-player campaign a remarkably easy-to-use map creation tool and a full multi

Game Features

DUNIA ENGINE -- The award winning Ubisoft Montreal dev team has tailor-made this new engine for Far Cry 2. It delivers the most realistic destructible environments, amazing special effects such as dynamic fire and storm effects, real-time day and night cycle, dynamic music system and non-scripted enemy A.I.

FIRE -- Feel the heat of the most realistic fire ever seen in a video game! Use wind and propagation to surround and trap your enemies. Grab your Molotov cocktails or flamethrower and watch fire burn life out of all living beings. Discover and learn how to use this new amazing feature that brings a new dimension to the usual FPS gameplay.

DESTRUCTIBLE ENVIRONMENT -- No more thinking about obstacles, everything is breakable and alterable, even in Multiplayer mode! The DUNIA engine's RealTree technology also delivers the most realistic nature deterioration system ever.

OPEN WORLD -- Experience real freedom while roaming in more than 50km2 without any loading. Never a game has given you so much liberty! Discover Africa as if you were there thanks to amazing artistic research supported by next-gen technology to make it come to life!

A HUGE ADVENTURE & HOURS OF SIDE QUESTS -- Discover war in its rawest form! Fight for two rival factions, choose your own path and make your way up to your primary target by any means necessary. Feel free to explore this gigantic world and discover everything it has to offer. Meet buddies and search for new weapons and vehicles!

NON-SCRIPTED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE -- Next generation technology brings a brand new experience to Far Cry 2. Be surprised by medics dragging wounded soldiers into a safe place. Read fear in grunts' eyes as your reputation and in-game actions make them want to drop their guns and run for cover. Feel the tension of never knowing an enemies' reaction thanks to a non-scripted AI and remember, in Africa you are never really safe.

MULTIPLAYER - Challenge your friends in Far Cry 2 but watch your back because you never know who your true friends are and who might betray you! All the single player technical features are present in multiplayer mode, what you destroy in SP, you destroy in MP. All the modes people love to play and much more!

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Mature
Content is most suitable for persons ages 17 and up. This game is likely to contain violence and blood, suggestive themes, or strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language

Game Info

Platform:	PC
Release Date:	10/21/2008
Publisher:	Ubisoft
Developer:	Ubisoft Montreal
Genre:	First Person
ESRB Rating:	M
Gamesite:	--

Recent Customer Reviews

One of the most immersive games I've played

Beautiful, immersive, cool guns and explosions, open world to explore... there is a lot to like... here.
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Published 581 days ago by blackzipper

Not your typical African Safari!

During the battles its a five star shooter. The character-interactions rate four stars, the pacing...
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Published 1109 days ago by bloolight

Far Cry 2, close but no cigar.

It's just not quite what it should be. The story was weak, the ending has no resolution. I... can't recommend this game.
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Published 1118 days ago by DreamLink

far cry 2 for (PC) windows

I recommend this game to any other gamer out there from the hardcore gamer to the...
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Published 1124 days ago by zac506

Comes up short

$50 for this? What a disappointment to the Far Cry name. This is very very far from a "home... run".
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Published 1137 days ago by thegsrguy

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