Far Cry 2 (PC)

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Far Cry 2 (PC) (2008)
genre: first person shooter

score: 88%
users: 89%

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'It falters in just enough places to make you think before you hand over your money.'
Read more » DarkZero
'Nothing but brilliant. But we're already looking to the future. Our minds are already spinning at what Ubisoft Montreal might come up with for the inevitable "Far Cry 3."'
Read more » Video Gamer (Pro-G)
'If you can bear some of the repetition in between missions, the missions themselves are a blast. The environment is among the most compelling ever put on a screen this year. And multiplayer is strong. Far Cry 2 may not live up to its full potential, but there's a lot here to enjoy regardless.'
Read more » Gamespy
'Although you can't say the same for the plot, Far Cry 2's first-person action squeezes every last drop of potential out of the unique African setting.'
Read more » Gamespot
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'The action is high-quality, free-roaming stuff, and the game earns major points for its smart way of dealing with getting shot up, patched up, and bailed out. The story does keep you on a leash and your objectives tend to repeat without too much variation, but if you enjoy this line of work, Far Cry 2's dangerous African landscape is a great place to be a merc.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'More importantly, it has nowhere near as many bugs as something like "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl," a title that bears many similarities. Add to the roughly 25 hour single-player campaign a remarkably easy-to-use map creation tool and a full multiplayer suite, and you've got one of the most complete overall gaming packages of the year, as well as one of the most ambitious.'
Read more » IGN
'By adopting a laissez faire attitude to player discretion, Ubisoft has crafted a brilliant follow-up.'
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