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May 17, 2009 - So FarCry2 is many things. It's an open world (More or less) FPS with some pretty nifty changes to the regular run and gun formula of shooter games. You are some government agent sent to Africa to take down The Jackal, a gun dealer who starts wars for his own gains. In your search to find him you come down with some pretty wicked malaria and pass out, only to be awoken by your good frined the Jackal staring you down with a gun and bush whacker. After some... I don't really know what happened, you escape him only to be nursed back by some... other people. OK, I'll admit I didn't really pay much attention to the story as I find it kind of weak. This one's all about the pretty graphics and the intense combat, not the compelling story...
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Verdict
Graphics - 9.5: It's the Cry engine + a few extra fire effects, what's more to say? Just hope you have the rig to play it.
Sound - 9.0: NPC dialogue is excellent and in combat speech by enemies is very realistic though repeats a little too often. Music is very powerful and immersive but also gets repetitive.
Singleplayer - 7.8: It's repetitive yet rewarding. The lack of a good plot makes you question why you do what you do though.
Multiplayer - 8.3: While it's fun, it's not likely to keep you coming back once you've played with all your interesting toys. Custom maps are a good refresher though.
Suggested purchase price: ~$25
Overall - 8.1
Sound - 9.0: NPC dialogue is excellent and in combat speech by enemies is very realistic though repeats a little too often. Music is very powerful and immersive but also gets repetitive.
Singleplayer - 7.8: It's repetitive yet rewarding. The lack of a good plot makes you question why you do what you do though.
Multiplayer - 8.3: While it's fun, it's not likely to keep you coming back once you've played with all your interesting toys. Custom maps are a good refresher though.
Suggested purchase price: ~$25
Overall - 8.1