Far Cry: New Dawn Reviews

Far Cry: New Dawn is ranked in the 56th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Feb 22, 2019

New Dawn adheres to Far Cry's by-the-numbers open-world formula that's reaching old age. In other words, "It's a good one of those kind of games."

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7 / 10.0
Mar 13, 2019

Far Cry: New Dawn is basically more Far Cry 5, along with all the good and the bad that such a prospect entails. If you're feeling a bit burnt out by today's established open-world formula and expect more from the genre, the game will end up feeling like more of the same as opposed to something truly new. If you absolutely enjoyed its predecessor, though, then New Dawn is more of what you loved with some needed narrative closure to boot.

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Unscored
Feb 14, 2019

It’s not exactly a Game Of The Year contender and it’s not about to revolutionise the FC franchise, but it’s a fun and enjoyable free-for-all in a world devoid of order.

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Gameplanet
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Feb 28, 2019

Far Cry: New Dawn offers fans of the series much of what they have come to like about it and does some good work as a direct sequel, but its reduced scope has led to some changes that are not for the better, and it definitely stands as a minor entry

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Feb 21, 2019

By the time New Dawn reaches its rushed third act, it's broken down entirely.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 15, 2019

Far Cry: New Dawn is a well-put-together Far Cry title that does a great job of bringing the story of Hope Count to a satisfying conclusion. It's fun for all the reasons Far Cry is fun with some addictive survival and base-building elements that shake up the formula just enough to make New Dawn stand well on its own.

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75 / 100
Feb 17, 2019

I'm not sure if this sequel was necessary, but if it's positive or negative, it's already here. Although there's many things that are similar in quality and that I enjoyed the same way as in Far Cry 5, this game is not as good. But it's not as bad as the three DLC from last year. I highly recommend that you play Far Cry 5 first.

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GameXplain
Top Critic
Liked
Feb 14, 2019
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7.8 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2019

Understandably, however, the game formula shows signs of attrition rather obvious, which the team struggles to balance with the introduction of interesting and interesting roleplaying dynamics but, overall, not completely in focus.

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ACG
Top Critic
Rent
Feb 14, 2019
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3 / 5.0
Feb 14, 2019

Far Cry New Dawn is a standalone sequel to Far Cry 5, but it adds nothing of meaning or value to the original story, and it certainly doesn't provide the kind of closure to FC5's insane ending that you might've been hoping for. If you just want more Far Cry, this is worth checking out. Otherwise, you're not really missing much here.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2019

It may not really do anything especially new, but Far Cry: New Dawn is an experience that encapsulates everything great about the franchise. It's instantly familiar to anyone who has played any of Ubisoft's shooters over the last couple of years, but it's a confident approach that works well as a colourful diversion at the end of the world.

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7 / 10
Feb 14, 2019

Ubisoft's open-world shooter digs into what makes the series great. Some of those experiments bear fruit, others bring frustration.Julian Benson

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Feb 14, 2019

Far Cry New Dawn suffers from clashing tones and cringey writing, but it offers some unique quests and a fun, chaotic wasteland to play around in.

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6 / 10
Feb 14, 2019

Even if it offers some new ways to play that can make the formula evolve in the right direction, Far Cry : New Dawn suffers from having a poor story and very forgettable characters, that make it look like a Direct-to-DVD sequel to Far Cry 5. The real new dawn for the series is not for this time.

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78 / 100
Feb 14, 2019

Far Cry New Dawn is an entertaining return to Hope County, but barely delivers any ideas that really bring new fun.

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6.5 / 10.0
Mar 5, 2019

Frustratingly, Far Cry New Dawn doesn't deliver in any real way. It doesn't pay off Far Cry 5's ending. It doesn't offer new spins on the Far Cry formula. It doesn't even offer players an escape from money woes. It's just another Far Cry, and that's just not enough anymore.

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90 / 100
Feb 14, 2019

Far Cry New Dawn is an awesome addition to the series, especially since it's the first sequel for another game. The combat makes you feel like a badass, but that doesn't mean you can go in without gearing up. On the lighter side, there's plenty of quirky characters to make you laugh during these hard times.

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80%
Feb 14, 2019

Relatively short but still incredibly sweet, Far Cry New Dawn is yet another fine instalment in the series, and a genuinely excellent Far Cry 5 follow-up that works equally well as a standalone experience.

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Liked-a-lot
Feb 19, 2019

Far Cry New Dawn steers the franchise towards a deeper and more robust future. If Far Cry 6 incorporates some of the new elements, it will be a game to keep your eye on.

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