Far Cry Primal
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Critic Reviews for Far Cry Primal
Ubisoft's Far Cry Primal takes players back to the Stone Age, but the gameplay and narrative feel far from prehistoric in this primitive, open-world game.
Far Cry Primal succeeds in transporting the Far Cry formula back in time and comes to the table with a quiver of neat ideas and a dangerous and fascinating open world. The visceral and varied combat is fun, the beast-based gameplay is a winner, and the lure of camp-claiming, gear-crafting, beast hunting, and resource gathering remains irresistible.
It’s amazing how neatly the Far Cry formula fits into such a wildly different setting.
A leaner, hungrier Far Cry from a bygone age that falls slightly short of achieving its potential.
Primal takes the great structure of the Far Cry series, but little of its character. No clear goal and a limited arsenal end up making this feel a little prehistoric itself.
Players who associate Far Cry with explosions and massive gunfights might find the setting disappointing, but it's one of my favorite entries in the series yet
Far Cry's new world and renewed focus on survival create a tense experience true to its setting.
