Far Cry - Yes or No?

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#1 Jezza06
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Should I buy Far Cry. I have played instincts and it is AWESOME. My favourite game at the moment. anyway. Should I buy Far Cry? oh and please give info on the game
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#2 Tadmod
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You have to know the storyline is very different, there are no feral abilities, but, with that out of the way...


...YES! definately go for it
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#3 Jezza06
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i knew there were no feral abilities. Can you tell me some features and post screenies?
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#4 Planeforger
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I haven't played Instincts, but if it doesn't borrow too much from the original, then you may want to get Farcry.
I mean, if you liked Instincts, then you'll probably love the original - if only because it has a campaign that you haven't played yet.
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#5 Shatilov
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yes get it , but dont forget to fet the patches as well . since its graphics aren't great if u didn't patch it with the latest patch , 1.4 or 1.35 something like that.
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#6 Tadmod
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Physics, graphics, gameplay and realism are all superb, impossible to describe, not gonna post screens, but here are some internet ones:
http://farcry.hotgames.cz/news/x3.jpg
http://www.planetphillip.com/siteimages/mods/farcry/med-airfield-05.jpg
http://www.planetphillip.com/siteimages/mods/farcry/med-airfield-03.jpg
http://www.cheatology.com/upload/Image/farcry.jpg (showing cartoon renderer)
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#7 Jezza06
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Well from the reviews on gamespot that ive seen/read, its really stealthy. Can anyone say if it gets too hard from that?
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#8 Tadmod
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it is extremely challenging if you don't go stealthy...

... it may be frustrating to you, but you may have to load checkpoints many times
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#9 Tadmod
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logging off now. in the end, its your decision, do your homework on it and you should be fine...


... but as someone said before, you must get patches, the version that got shipped had a glitch where the sand, grass and trees were all blue, so go to patch 1.4 immediately
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#10 nutcrackr
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It's not hard because of the stealth aspect. It's hard because the AI is too damn good. In the later missions they are accurate as hell and they move about so they can be hard to take down. They flank you and unless you spot all the enemies before hand you'll have some merc chump take you down from behind. The main thing though is the later enemies have lots of armor on which let them take tonnes of bullets. It's great fun though, the last few missions aren't as good as the start though. In some cases rushing can be beneficial because they call in reinforcements or because they are on an island and you take their only boat :D
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#11 Jezza06
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ok well im convinced. im getting this game. thanks all. oh and in the mean time, is this single player demo on fileplanet worth it?

http://www.fileplanet.com/135957/130000/fileinfo/Far-Cry-Single-Player-Demo
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#12 Roguetrp
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One BIG YES. Very Good game.... I'm currently trying to play it in Veteran mode. Very VERY difficult. I think I bit off way more than I can handle.
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#13 nutcrackr
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Yes single player demo features one of the best levels in the game. Actually there are two demos. One with the Fort level and another with the Research level both fun levels but get the Fort demo because it's a better level. That one looks like the Fort demo.
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#14 Jezza06
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coolio. thanks everyone. Im buying this game and downloadin the demo 1st. thanks
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#15 ElectricNZ
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coolio. thanks everyone. Im buying this game and downloadin the demo 1st. thanksJezza06
What I did 2 and half years ago >_>
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#16 DrDoomed
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its cheap now.. and u should know already if u like it buy it
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#17 couly
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probably the best game I have ever played
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#18 mrbojangles25
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Well from the reviews on gamespot that ive seen/read, its really stealthy. Can anyone say if it gets too hard from that?
Jezza06

I wouldnt say its so much "stealthy" as it is "tactical."  You really need to do recon of the area youre going into.  After that, you need to take long-distance shots.  Then, when about 1/2 the guys are down, you sneak in and wait.  Or, if youre good enough, you can run and gun.  But you cant do that 100% of the time as the enemies are really good, and youre health and armor are not all that plentiful.

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#19 DrDoomed
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Well from the reviews on gamespot that ive seen/read, its really stealthy. Can anyone say if it gets too hard from that?
Jezza06
quite ironaically the stealh aspect of the game is what makes it easier :) its not as important as in splinter cell so u are prety much free to choose ur own routes through the missions
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#20 thusaha
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Yes, buy it!
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#21 Mosleyx2003
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Should I buy Far Cry. I have played instincts and it is AWESOME. My favourite game at the moment. anyway. Should I buy Far Cry? oh and please give info on the gameJezza06
Far Cry online for pc was soooo good. When I built my first gaming rig, that was my addiction. Unfortunatly, even though I bought a retail version, many times I would get disconnected because "someone with your serial code is already on" or something like that which was realy unfair.
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#22 starwarsgeek112
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Well I've only played the demo, but I didn't really like it.
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#23 dghillza
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I don’t know what all the fuss is about. Debating about buying FarCry now! – is it such a difficult decision especially now that the game is basically available at bargain basement prices – Just buy it and if it’s crap and you don’t enjoy it toss it. It’s not like you have laid out all your inheritance and savings to get it. And Yes it is worth getting – I paid full price and would again because it was so much fun!
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#24 Cerza
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If you liked Instincts then there is no reason not to get it.
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#25 buckfush311
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Should I buy Far Cry. I have played instincts and it is AWESOME. My favourite game at the moment. anyway. Should I buy Far Cry? oh and please give info on the gameJezza06
Wtf is instincts? I've never heard of it so I have no idea how it compares to FC. Far Cry is a really cool game that should be played by everyone. If you think other shooters are too easy play FC and prepare to be humbled...especially on realistic. It encourages stealth and tactics to a degree I've never seen in any other game. If you're spotted by more than three people on realistic you will die for sure. Choose your weapons wisely and be aware of what cover is available...you'll need it.
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#26 ncderek
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yeah its a great game, stop reading posts and go buy it!
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#27 sj420
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tactical and fun.  turn on hdr lighting...  looks great.  (little overdone, but still great)

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#28 Jack_Summersby
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Far Cry is the best PC shooter I have ever played, and I've played a lot.  It is a terrific game with incredible replayability.  If you get it, be sure to check out Matto 3 and Matto 4 - these are fun, free single player campaigns you can go through after you've beaten the game (or before, of course).

I've probably spent 200 hours playing Far Cry; it just never gets old!
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#29 couly
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Far Cry is the best PC shooter I have ever played, and I've played a lot.  It is a terrific game with incredible replayability.  If you get it, be sure to check out Matto 3 and Matto 4 - these are fun, free single player campaigns you can go through after you've beaten the game (or before, of course).

I've probably spent 200 hours playing Far Cry; it just never gets old!
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where can we get those mattos?

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#30 Deltaforce-
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Yes, get it. A couple of levels can be frustrating though, so if you can't make it through, or get too frustrated, go online to get the "walkthrough" so that you can get to the end of the game --because the levels at the end are great (just wait till you jump over lava rivers with a dune buggy).
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[QUOTE="Jack_Summersby"]Far Cry is the best PC shooter I have ever played, and I've played a lot. It is a terrific game with incredible replayability. If you get it, be sure to check out Matto 3 and Matto 4 - these are fun, free single player campaigns you can go through after you've beaten the game (or before, of course).

I've probably spent 200 hours playing Far Cry; it just never gets old!
couly

where can we get those mattos?




http://fc-kartografen.de.vu/

Don't worry - it's in English.  Matto 3 is a cool single SP level.  Matto 4 is a sweet 5 hour SP campaign.  Very fun.
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#32 couly
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[QUOTE="couly"]

[QUOTE="Jack_Summersby"]Far Cry is the best PC shooter I have ever played, and I've played a lot. It is a terrific game with incredible replayability. If you get it, be sure to check out Matto 3 and Matto 4 - these are fun, free single player campaigns you can go through after you've beaten the game (or before, of course).

I've probably spent 200 hours playing Far Cry; it just never gets old!
Jack_Summersby

where can we get those mattos?




http://fc-kartografen.de.vu/

Don't worry - it's in English.  Matto 3 is a cool single SP level.  Matto 4 is a sweet 5 hour SP campaign.  Very fun.

Thanks for that!

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#33 AngelB1ack
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No...it was ok for its time but alot better games are out now. If you could and knock on my door right now, I would give you my copy of farcry..free.
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#34 Jezza06
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Ive downloaded the demo and it is an AWESOME game! the AI is tough though. Is there a mod for easier AI?
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#35 Tadmod
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Ive downloaded the demo and it is an AWESOME game! the AI is tough though. Is there a mod for easier AI?Jezza06


nupp :P

That's half the fun of the game!
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#36 Jack_Summersby
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Ive downloaded the demo and it is an AWESOME game! the AI is tough though. Is there a mod for easier AI?Jezza06


Do yourself a favor and play on at least Medium Difficulty - as your skills increase, you'll appreciate the advanced AI.  You really will get good at Far Cry, and when you do it just feels great tearing apart your enemies.  I now play the game on the most difficult setting and I love it.
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#37 The__MCP
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Even though it received good reviews, I feel like Far Cry is one of the most underrated PC games in years.

The reason being is because I can think of several first-person shooters such as Half-Life 2, Doom 3, and others that got much more press and attention from gamers and websites, when Far Cry had a single player mission that was far and away better than anything offered in those games. 

Far Cry is the TV show "Lost" before it was on TV.  Same theme -- wierd deserted tropical island, strange stuff going on, dark undertones.  Add machine guns to the TV show and you have Far Cry.

Admittedly, the biggest weakness in Far Cry was the online play, which doesn't matter as much since you have played Instincts which made a lot of good improvements which I wish were in the PC version. 

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#38 basersx
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In my opinion it's the best FPS since Half Life 1!  Its a must have and I'm sure is very cheap now.  Easily one of the top 5 games of all time IMO.
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#39 basersx
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Even though it received good reviews, I feel like Far Cry is one of the most underrated PC games in years.

The reason being is because I can think of several first-person shooters such as Half-Life 2, Doom 3, and others that got much more press and attention from gamers and websites, when Far Cry had a single player mission that was far and away better than anything offered in those games. 

Far Cry is the TV show "Lost" before it was on TV.  Same theme -- wierd deserted tropical island, strange stuff going on, dark undertones.  Add machine guns to the TV show and you have Far Cry.

Admittedly, the biggest weakness in Far Cry was the online play, which doesn't matter as much since you have played Instincts which made a lot of good improvements which I wish were in the PC version. 

The__MCP

The only other negative to the game is how it goes from being very easy to very hard in like one levels time.  And the final sequence is just insanely hard even on easy! 

Still its one of the best games of all time.

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#40 Funkyhamster
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Sadly, my computer hates the game for whatever reason (I have a 7900GS and it still gets choppy in firefights at the lowest settings)... which is really a shame, because I can tell the game has potential. Go for it!
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#41 Envig
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I think the game is idiotic. But that's me. And you shouldn't take advice from ogres.

Oh btw - Its 03:20 am here.

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#42 basersx
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Sadly, my computer hates the game for whatever reason (I have a 7900GS and it still gets choppy in firefights at the lowest settings)... which is really a shame, because I can tell the game has potential. Go for it!Funkyhamster

I think you need to install the patch.  The first versoin has a weird video problem for most people.  Something is not right because I can play the game all maxed at 1280x1024 and get 80FPS even in a fire fight in water.  Your 7900GS is way more than enough for that game.

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#43 harrisi17
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far cry is one one the best shooters, gets a little repetative i guess about half way through, but by that time you've gotta your money's worth.
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#44 Zuluking187
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yes
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#45 gamerchris810
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sure if u want to, upto u:)
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#46 basersx
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far cry is one one the best shooters, gets a little repetative i guess about half way through, but by that time you've gotta your money's worth. harrisi17

I think it really only goes downhill after the mutant dudes come out and make the game really hard.  But about half way there is that tree top level which is my favorite part of the whole game!

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#48 555SSOO
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Far Cry is a good game but a bit old,so you should save you're money and buy some other (newer) game.

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#49 dakan45
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yeah but its not like insticts its more like moving slowly and zooming in with your weapon and fire in small bursts...ohh and amazing levels, crysis should have beeen like that, unlike those cheap levels they gave us.