Far Cry 2 (Xbox 360)

First-person shooters have been uncommon for years, but one that stood out on the PC was Far Cry, packing in a lush jungle setting, stunning graphics, strong multiplayer and so much more. Many people loved it, and it's still regarded as one of the best games of the decade today, despite how many big name shooters have been released. It's been four years since then, and a lot has happened in the Far Cry saga. Several ports of varying quality (from the superb original Xbox port to the dismal Wii port) as well as an expansion pack were released, as well as Crytek ditching the franchise in favour of EA and Crysis. So, this has probably been why it's taken four years for a ...  Read the complete review

I can't help thinking that Far Cry 2 could have been one of the best games of this current generation. First impressions when starting the game are very good; the setting is very original as it's the only game I can remember playing that is set in Africa - it makes a change from the grey brown hues common in many Xbox first person shooters. In fact the graphics are stunning, I have found myself on occasion just standing and staring at a sunset, with the beams of light shining through the clouds. Once you start getting into the game you will notice that a lot of time and imagination has been put into the physics effects - the fire effects are particularly ...  Read the complete review

having played the original Far Cry on the PC (and loved it), I decided to give Far Cry 2 a go. At first I was hugely dissapointed in it, then I grew to love it, then I soon got bored of it. I'm usually not a fan of FPS games, only a few exceptions exist which can hold my attention, anyway back to the game. Far Cry 2 is NOTHING like Far Cry. They have only used the same name since the original was so popular that they thought they would use its name to boost sales. You control a random unknown character who isnt the same from the original game, and you arent fighting strange monster/alien/mutant things. The game is set in some generic ...  Read the complete review

I picked this game up on Thursaday after seeing it for cheap. The first thing that impressed me were the graphics, especially on such a huge map. They really are an amazing sight. This is about as close you're going to get to Africa, without leaving your room. The sounds are equally as impressive and add to the great atmosphere of the game. The character's motions, such as pulling bullets out of wounds, jumping into vehicles (of which there are many) etc. also add to the immersive feel. In this department, the game is a huge success... but there is a downside... the gameplay. There is far too much travelling around in cars and by foot to get to ...  Read the complete review

STORY You play a selected one of nine characters each with a different background. You are in a fictional African state consumed by civil war and your main aim is to assasinate the Jackel - a dangerous arms dealer. The enviroment in which you play in is astonishing and the graphics are truly amazing. Far cry is the game with the best graphics i have played. This certainly makes the game worthwhile and invites you into this new realisitc world. GAMEPLAY Given 50km squared of different terrains, the African state is yours to explore via cars, trucks, windglides, buses and many more. As you make friends along the way you are given missions to complete, ...  Read the complete review