There are still ways to upgrade your character, but the focus here is most definitely on action.įor instance, there's no inventory in the game, just four weapon slots. Perhaps GSC Game World's S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl is the best comparison, though even that game differs, because where it leaned more toward role-playing elements, Far Cry 2 is almost all about shooting.

It's a stark contrast to Infinity Ward's unrelentingly linear Call of Duty games, and offers more freedom than what Crytek wound up delivering post-Far Cry with its pseudo-linear Crysis franchise. There are few direct analogues for Far Cry 2, as it truly is an open-world shooter. Video Review - Watch or download the video here (HD available). Pushing that issue aside and accepting that this is basically a totally different game, you'll find there's quite a bit to like. The point is, with this kind of setup, it's odd that the Far Cry name was even used at all, other than for its obvious name recognition value. Your main goal is to find The Jackal, a menacing character that supplies weapons to the APR and UFLL to keep lit the fires of conflict.

Things begin with a simple tutorial section, introducing you to basic first-person shooter controls and the game's premise. Instead, you select a character to play as, and the rest of the cast appear in the game world around you as friendly NPCs, called buddies, who you can choose to work with. The game also doesn't give players a pre-determined protagonist.

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