Far Cry 4 Reviews

Far Cry 4 is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Guardian
Top Critic
Nov 13, 2014

Cry 4 truly shines in the almost bacchanalian sense of freedom it bestows on the player as they traverse through its environment. In Kyrat you have the ability to go anywhere and do pretty much anything – much as Pagan Min would advocate. Here, the only pact you need keep is that with your conscience. God help you.

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Nov 24, 2014

If you thought Far Cry 3 was fantastic, then wait until you get a hold of Far Cry 4. It's not only a great game in its own right, but also a stupendous sequel that manages to expand upon its predecessor's greatness in impressive and memorable ways.

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5 / 5.0
Nov 19, 2014

The game's cheesy tagline captures it perfectly: every second is a story. I couldn't have said it better myself.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2014

Keeping everything that made Far Cry 3 so fun, but also adding a few new elements to shake things up a bit, Far Cry 4 is a fantastic successor.

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94 / 100
Nov 16, 2014

Far Cry 4 is the latest illustration that the best open worlds are those designed to function as playgrounds — where goals can be pursued even when impulsiveness thrives. While it received a good deal of help from a rock-solid foundation that is Far Cry 3, this sequel introduces more than enough new features that both games should be regarded as companion pieces to each other.

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9.2 / 10.0
Dec 15, 2014

Far Cry 4 doesn't do much to differentiate itself from its predecessor, but it doesn't necessarily have to.

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9 / 10
Nov 13, 2014

It may not bring many new ideas to the table but this is a hugely enjoyable open world shooter, with the best co-op options in the genre.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2014

From a very cynical perspective, Far Cry 4 is "more Far Cry," but it's delivered in such a sophisticated fashion that I can't really see how that's a negative. If each iteration is this smart and silly and beautiful and ridiculous, I don't see this series wearing out its welcome with me anytime soon.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 13, 2014

Far Cry 4 could have all of the multiplayer elements stripped away and it would still be a very strong game. If you enjoyed its predecessor and didn't grow tired of Ubisoft Montreal's open world formula, you'll have a blast living the experience again.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 13, 2014

Great story with more of the same open-world. Visit Kyrat and you won't regret it.

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Telegraph
Top Critic
Dec 16, 2014

For sheer daft mayhem, Far Cry 4 is now the action game to beat.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 1, 2014

Far Cry 4 doesn't differ from Far Cry 3 greatly aside from it's obviously brand new story and setting and that's just fine for me. The series has become the first-person shooter for a fan of singleplayer-geared first-person shooters like me. Simply setting off into the bush on foot is as thrilling and fraught with potential as any game I've ever played. Every second really is a story, as per the game's marketing tagline. For once, the suits got it right.

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9 / 10
Nov 18, 2014

While Far Cry 4 doesn't feel like a major upgrade over its predecessor – except on the graphical front – the series still manages to retain its crown as the finest open world first-person shooter. The introduction of player choice to the narrative is great, but the lack of an interesting story makes this addition feel like a step forward followed by a step back. It's fortunate, then, that the game's negatives are eclipsed by its sublime sandbox gameplay.

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Nov 26, 2014

Whilst the multiplayer falls short, the co-op and in particular the single player experience is once again brilliantly put together and something gamers shouldn't miss out on.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 26, 2014

Is Far Cry 4 the best game in the series? Tough to say, but it's definitely a step forward in terms of story, gameplay, and art. You'll be spending a lot of time Kyrat this holiday season.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2014

Far Cry 4 doesn't have the element of surprise afforded its praised predecessor but does more than enough to live outside its shadow, and thus stands alone as a great game in its own right.

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Nov 19, 2014

Would it have been great to see Ubisoft crack the conundrum of delivering open-world freedom with an equally unforgettable storyline? It would, and I challenge them to do exactly that with the inevitable Far Cry 5. But until then, this trip to Kyrat is well worth taking.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 2, 2014

You'll find a lot to love in Far Cry 4 if you're willing to sink a lot of time into exploring every corner of Kyrat.

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Dec 1, 2014

For those desiring a more focused approach to gameplay, Far Cry 4 offers a lengthy campaign with over 40 missions.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2018

Choice is the driving theme in Far Cry 5, a game which opts to venture out of its comfort zone while fine-tuning every aspect of what makes the series so great. It's incredibly relevant, Montana is a gorgeous slice of new terrain that is fraught with peril and the road ahead that Far Cry Arcade represents is exciting to say the least. Simply put, the fifth numbered chapter in Ubisoft's series of madness, freedom and exploration is Far Cry perfected.

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