Excellent gameplay and excellent graphics makes one good game.
Anybody who has the original Far Cry and still has their old xbox might not want to pick this up. You either have to beat the original story or cheat to unlock the all-new, modern Evolution story. Well, I didn't have my old xbox, and its not compatible with 360, so of course I picked FCIP up. For those who played the original, it's much like an improved version, I had more fun with it but it might be boring if you played through the first one.
For those who haven't played the original xbox version, pick this up. In a sense, it's a lot like Condemned or Escape from Butcher's Bay because of the compelling FPS plot and fun battles. It also, like the 2 games, has amazing graphics. But, graphics don't make a game, but the screenshots don't show all of what I'm talking about either. To sum up the graphics, you'll see the best hands (remember, its a FPS) , water, and realistic graphics you've ever seen.
The fighting is also fun. You always have several options. Will you go Sam Fisher and lay a few traps or sneak up behind the enemy and backstab them? Will you use your special powers to make the enemy go flying away with your powerful arm? Or will you just run in and blast everything with an SMG? They are all effective tactics, but if you are patient you'll find yourself needing a lot less health packs.
The multiplayer is no Halo. It can be compared to TS: Future Perfect on xbox. You can share and compete on the maps you made in Mapmaker, but be ready for a 45 second download. The only problem with multiplayer is that not many people play online. It never lags unless you're using dial-up.
So, overrall, Far Cry Instincts Predator is a great buy and will keep you entertained for a good while.