Far Cry 2

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Far Cry 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released on October 21, 2008 in North America...
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9
excellent
 
 

Game Overview

Far Cry 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released on October 21, 2008 in North America and on October 23, 2008 in Europe and Australia....

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

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.

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.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
85/100
score

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.

GameZone review logo
90/100
score

Far Cry 2 is a deep and involving first-person shooter that propels the series forward to new and engaging heights. While it completely dismisses all the elements introduced in the original, this game has a lot more going for it and won't fail to keep y

IGN review logo
88/100
score

The formula still needs work in terms of enemy AI, quest structure, and giving the player more to do to fill in all that open space, but as it is, it's still a standout achievement. More importantly, it has nowhere near as many bugs as something like S.T.

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!
Far Cry 2, Sells More Than One Million Units Worldwide In Less Than Three Weeks Ubisoft's Far Cry 2, its open world first person shooter on 360, PS3 and PC, has already reached one million units

Game Specs

Audio/Video
HDTV 720p, In-Game Dolby Digital

Console Link
Ethernet Broadband

Controllers
Dualshock 3 Controller, Headset

 

Memory
3.5 GB

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Map Editor, Online Deathmatch, Online Team Battle, Story

Online Features
Custom Match, Online Multiplayer, Player Match, PS Network Compatible, Quick Match, Ranked Match, Teams

 

Controller Functions

PRIMARY CONTROLS

Directional Button
Up = Machete. Left = Primary. Right = Secondary. Down = Special.

Left Analog Stick
Move

Right Analog Stick
Aim. Look.

X Button
Jump

Square Button
Reload. Jam.

Circle Button
Crouch. Slide.

Triangle Button
Interact

L1 Button
Iron Sight

 

L2 Button
Heal

L3 Button
Sprint

R1 Button
Fire Weapon

R2 Button
Grenade. Molotov.

R3 Button
Switch Throwable

Start Button
Notebook

Select Button
Map. Phone.

 
VEHICLE CONTROLS

Left Analog Stick
Steer

Right Analog Stick
Look

X Button
Change Seat

Square Button
Map Zoom

Triangle Button
Enter. Exit.

Circle Button
Handbrake

L1 Button
Reverse

 

L2 Button
Heal

R1 Button
Forward

R2 Button
Headlights

R3 Button
Look Back

Start Button
Notebook

Select Button
Map. Phone.

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "M"
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
 
Far Cry 2 Cover
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 3
Release Date:10/21/2008
Publisher:Ubisoft
Developer:Ubisoft Montreal
Genre:Shooter
ESRB Rating:M
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9
Gameplay
9
Graphics
8.9
Sound
9
Concept
9
Difficulty: Medium/Hard
OVERALL
9/10
 

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