Far Cry Primal Reviews

Far Cry Primal is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry Primal is a fantastic standalone title that also has enough historical research meat to keep history nerds happy.

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Justin Celani
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Feb 23, 2016

From missions involving finding totems, to investigating why a river is causing sickness, investigating dark caverns, or climbing a great cliff for rare feathers, there is plenty of variation between all the killings. If the idea and theme don't resonate with players and pull them in, I'd probably rate this game a point or two lower then my personal score as I feel it's rather crucial to get the most enjoyment out of this title. That said, I absolutely loved my time with Primal though and to see a game set in this time period, with no guns, and with high production values just seems completely experimental and bold. I can't help but commend Ubisoft in attempting this.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry Primal is truly a breath of fresh air for the FPS genre. The setting is original and the gameplay elements that go along with it work perfectly. The world of Oros is truly a thing of beauty and it is so easy to get lost just living within its confines. From hunting, to exploring, to actually pursuing mission objectives, there is so much to do that it almost feels like you're living a second life. If you're looking for the shooter that does more than just shooting, Far Cry continues to be one of your best options.

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Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry Primal is the Stone Age survival game we never expected from the Triple A industry, complete with a lush prehistoric world you can explore for hours.

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9 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

"Primal" tries something new within the "Far Cry" series, and nails nearly everything it sets out to do. Taking away guns and adding animals is a breath of fresh air not just within the series, but within video games in general. Becoming the king of the jungle is a wild ride.

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Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry: Primal could so easily have been a weak spin-off or a throwaway blast like Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, and it owes too much to the Far Cry formula to be described as a true original. Yet it builds a spectacular world, fills it with dynamic characters and gives you a role that feels meaningful and potent.

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Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry Primal takes the series in a strange and satisfying direction

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9 / 10
Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry Primal might be the most retrograde addition to a franchise known for vast open spaces and guns galore, but it's also one of the most refined entries as well. It's not something anyone asked for, but it's welcome all the same.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
9 / 10
Mar 1, 2016

Far Cry Primal's map is absolutely huge, and is literally teeming with objective markers and missions. I challenge even the most ardently focused of players to travel to their intended location without getting sidetracked on the way

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8.8 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

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

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4.4 / 5.0
Mar 4, 2016

All in all, Far Cry Primal is another great game from this series that both new and old players will enjoy as they enter the Mesolithic period.

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8.8 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2016

More than worth a look-in.

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8.7 / 10.0
Feb 29, 2016

Far Cry: Primal offers a beautifully laid out and vast land crying to be explored. It has strong moments in its empty wilderness but is missing that final climax that keeps it from feeling like a complete, genre-defining experience.

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8.6 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

The world of Far Cry Primal is alive and rich with diverse flora and fauna that bring out the hunter/gatherer in you. The tools and weapons you use offer a refreshing take on shooting games. However the weak story and uninspired villains makes the game feel somewhat directionless.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry Primal's lack of distractions keeps it exciting

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

Far Cry Primal retains the framework of previous entries, but introduces enough to breath life into the series.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

Ubisoft's bold choice to take one of its most successful franchises in a completely new direction pays off with an adventure both immersive and unique

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

While other venerable franchises like Call of Duty are afraid to challenge themselves and make only halfhearted gestures toward invention, Primal plots a course through uncharted waters with a battle-tested vessel and actually commits to making its new ideas more than vapid window dressing.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2016

Despite an underwhelming story and a few hiccups here and there, the stunning world of Oros makes Far Cry Primal an experience worth going through.

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8.5 / 10.0
Feb 25, 2016

While this is a different direction for the Far Cry series, Far Cry Primal is an excellent entry into the franchise. While it might not be the best introduction to the franchise, it's certainly one the fans of Far Cry should definitely check out and those interested in the series will find something incredibly unique, action-packed, and a lot of fun.

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