Abstract: In Far Cry 2, the new first person shooter from Ubisoft players get immersed into an open world environment that is utterly beautiful as it is deadly. As the game opens, players select the character they wish to play and are treated to a lavish visual...
Abstract: The drums are tense but low as you make your way to the crest of the hill. Easing up over the tall grass, you spot the guards, you spot the machine gun nest, assess your chances. As you prepare to act, you hear an engine screaming toward you, bullets z...
Abstract: The art style of Far Cry 2 really gives the feeling of being immersed in a war-torn African nation. The original Far Cry was a surprise to the gaming world upon release, a rather unheralded game that made an enormous impact with fans, created an immedi...
Abstract: As I suggest at the top, Far Cry 2 has gone in a different direction when compared to the Far Cry Instincts and Predator games. The tropical island paradise has been replaced with an African wilderness backdrop and the results are stunning. Once again ...
Abstract: Far Cry 2 is a bit of a tough nut to crack. It is a gorgeous looking, solid playing open world game with amazing physics that packs plenty of stuff to do. But it is also kind of oddly paced and occasionally brutally difficult game marred by some iffy d...
Abstract: The original Far Cry came out around four years ago. The box art featured an intense Alec Baldwin, swimming in a body of water. Aside from how sexy that sounds, the game itself was far from that iconic image. Its multiplayer was underdeveloped and its...
Abstract: Name: Far Cry 2Genre: First-Person-ShooterPlatform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows PC (Reviewed on Xbox 360) Watch the video review.Far Cry 2 is a follow-up to the PC title of the same name, which followed Jack C...
Was this review helpful?
(90%)
Published: 2008-10-21, Author: Dave , review by: gamespy.com
Lush, beautiful environments; sense of total immersion; terrific action when carrying out missions
Extremely repetitive map encounters; slow pace with long travel times; character motivations are an enigma
Joseph Conrads 1902 novella Heart of Darkness explored a brilliant mans descent into savagery in the heart of the African jungle. Theres no question that Ubisofts Far Cry 2 takes these same themes and presents them in a modern context (theres even...
