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Far Cry 2 (PC)

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Shooter/First-Person Shooter

RELEASE DATE

21/OCT/08

ESRB RATING

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

DEVELOPER

Ubisoft Montreal

PUBLISHER

Ubisoft Entertainment

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

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DESCRIPTION

In the role of a mercenary, Far Cry 2 players find themselves in Africa. They are to bring down an arms dealer known only as "the Jackal," who has been thriving on tribal warfare. Suitably equipped but mostly alone, players are left to themselves to decide exactly what needs to be done and how to do it. Although the Far Cry title is previously known for impressive graphics and cunning shooter gameplay, Far Cry 2 is most distinguished by its open world design. Instead of a linear storyline or scripted quests, the game presents a framework of places and people who are designed to act according to their own natures, and react according to the way the player deals with them.

The game's heroes are a group of loosely associated "buddies." Players can choose to play as any one of the characters in this group, and the others will be placed in the game as friendly NPCs. Friends and enemies alike, all NPCs in the game are designed to act and react naturally in their current circumstances. Enemy guards tend to their duties and make decisions dynamically. Allies decide to become allies on their own terms.

Although 2004's Far Cry was the breakthrough game for its developer Crytek, Far Cry 2 was developed by Ubisoft's premier Montreal studio. The sequel inherits the original's focus on sharp graphics and a powerful physics engine. The dry scrub grass, which seems to wave and sway in breezes that stumble across the virtual Serengeti, is realistically flammable. Fire can spread, in a natural fashion, to any combustible object. The game's built-from scratch engine seems engineered to handle other state-of-the-art graphics and physics effects with similar aplomb. ~ T.J. Deci, All Game Guide

Far Cry 2 (PC)

GENRE/STYLE:

Shooter/First-Person Shooter
RELEASE DATE:

21/OCT/08
TOP TRAITS:

open world, Open world, mercenary
DESCRIPTION:

In the role of a mercenary, Far Cry 2 players find themselves in Africa. They are to bring down an arms dealer known ... more

players 1,366

followers 2

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POPULARITY: PC PLATFORM

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Malakai played Far Cry 2 on 17/OCT/09

“Short try to show it to a friend.”

created 18/OCT/2009

Malakai played Far Cry 2 on 15/OCT/09

“Got the Game from my brother, didnt impress me much but I'll game on later.”

created 16/OCT/2009

Savior

Added by: pyygy
Date: 14/OCT/2009
Views: 1
Votes: 0

created 14/OCT/2009

Far Cry 2 (PC) by: Tjuhl

“Another ego-shooter. Open world-ish and you can put savanna grass aflame.”

created 12/OCT/2009

EarthboundX was the last to comment - 29 days ago... show previous hide previous

“@Tjuhl Ah, OK, that explains why I've never heard the term.”

Far Cry 2 (PC) by: korncob

“Awesome game, I didn't realize it was open world similar to GTA and such but in first person. It is extremely realistic as well and very in depth. To heal you actually pop out the bullet and bandage wounds that you got in real time. This game...”

created 20/SEP/2009

littleboomhower played Far Cry 2 on 30/AUG/09

littleboomhower was the last to comment - 2 months ago...

“woot woot”

created 31/AUG/2009

Death Awaits...

Added by: gravy666
Date: 04/AUG/2009
Views: 21
Votes: 0

created 04/AUG/2009

Nighty Night

“Sweet Prince”

Added by: gravy666
Date: 04/AUG/2009
Views: 23
Votes: 0

created 04/AUG/2009

Far Cry 2 (PC) by: JohnnyCartoon

“Not normally big into FPS games, I bought this on a whim and was pleasantly surprised the first time I threw a molotov cocktail. Fire is your friend! Yes, it's kind of dull after hours and hours killing the same guys, but it's a FPS.”

created 04/AUG/2009

LionSitter played Far Cry 2 on 30/JUL/09

“I beat Far Cry 2. The ending was terrible, just like most of the game. I'm not completely sure how I lasted as long as I did, but dammit, I beat it.”

created 31/JUL/2009

blackMagicMage played Far Cry 2 on 30/JUL/09

“haha, played it on a test unit at work. was great fun dodging the bosses. hehe”

created 30/JUL/2009

Angel-Munlite was the last to comment - 3 months ago...

“I WANT THIS GAME!”

Far Cry 2 (PC) by: Beo-Fox

“Excellent game and fun to play. Can get somewhat monotone at times when just running around finding gems and tapes. However all, fun!”

created 24/JUL/2009

Luxw played Far Cry 2 on 23/JUL/09

“oh noes, my friend Marty died! why?! **** those APR”

created 23/JUL/2009

Far Cry 2 (PC) by: gravy666

“Meh. Too many (frustrating) glitches. Annoying how you can only have one weapon of each type at a time (no assault and sniper rifle combos). Controls can be tank-like at worst. If those gripes were fixed, I would like this game more. ”

created 21/JUL/2009

Far Cry 2 (PC) by: redman223

“This game started out good, and then turned into the most repetitive game I have ever played. I ended up cheating just to quickly finish the game. The graphics were nice, but the gameplay is really boring, its the same thing over and over again.”

created 21/JUL/2009