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Far Cry 3

Based on 34 reviews

Excellent:

27
Good:

6
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros

Organic gameplay.
Layered narrative.
Fantastic campaign.
Satisfying character progression and upgrade system.
Ecology and unpredictable creatures make the world come alive.
Role-playing elements and difficulty curve give a sense of momentum.
Great structure leads you from one activity to the next.

Cons

A little repetitive.
Fiddly driving.
Limp co-op mission design.
Some design quirks lead to minor frustrations.
You get bored with the lackluster multiplayer offerings.

By TechSpot on December 05, 2012

Far Cry 3 is an open-world shooter through and through. The setup is simple: You're set loose on a massive island in the south pacific and tasked with gradually conquering it. Here's a gun. Have fun. It's an exhilarating and empowering adventure that combines player freedom with shiny technical polish.

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By Computeractive on March 25, 2013

2004's Far Cry spawned numerous follow ups and offshoots, including a dodgy-looking feature film. The influence of its open-ended approach can be felt in many other great games, such as Bioshock and Dishonored. Needless to say, Far Cry 3 has a lot...

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By Blogcritics on March 20, 2013

I have rarely done such an extensive review for a game. This is not by design but by happy happenstance. I played through Farcry (lame until modded) and Farcry 2 (quiet except for uber-quick-respawns) before tackling the latest entry. I played Farcry...

80
By uk.hardware.info on December 23, 2012

Far Cry 3 If you're any type of gamer, then the release of Far Cry 3 likely did not escape your attention. The third installment in the Far Cry series is currently one of the most visually impressive video games on the market. If you have a...

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By Expert Reviews on December 12, 2012

It takes a while to get into, but this varied open-world shooter is worth the effort...

100
By Joystiq on December 04, 2012

The open-ended, unstated and emergent elements of Far Cry 3 make it a unique shooter among this year's campaigns, while formalized character and equipment progression provide a directed thrust to your exotic antics.

90
By Cheat Code Central on December 04, 2012

A few hours into the Far Cry 3 campaign, we're introduced to a side character named Agent Huntley, an ex-CIA operative who is secretly investigating the illegal activities on Rook Island. Huntley is holed up inside of a secret room underneath his...

90
By PC Advisor on December 03, 2012

Now here's a surprise. The last big game release of 2012 was flying somewhat underneath the radar even without the difficulty of arriving after all the sound and fury of all those Call of Duties, Borderlands and Assassin's Creeds, but open world...

90
By CNET Australia on December 03, 2012

Ubisoft has crafted a remarkable blend of game styles to create an addictive, genuinely enjoyable title that can't help but...

91
By NowGamer on November 30, 2012

Far Cry 3 sees Ubisoft build upon all the lessons learnt in the Assassin's Creed series to create an immersive open world FPS where player agency is king.

90