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7.8 out of 10

Far Cry 2

 

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  • User Score (278)
    6.6 6.6 from 278 reviewers
  • Expert Score (124)
    7.9 7.9 from 124 reviewers
  • Value for money (16)
    7.8 7.8 from 16 reviewers
  • Features (6)
    7.7 7.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    7.6 7.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    9.2 9.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Sound quality (8)
    9.5 9.5 from 8 reviewers
  • Picture quality (3)
    9.0 9.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Gameplay (67)
    7.9 7.9 from 67 reviewers
  • Graphics (77)
    8.8 8.8 from 77 reviewers
  • Sound (61)
    8.4 8.4 from 61 reviewers
  • Storyline (7)
    7.8 7.8 from 7 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (13)
    7.9 7.9 from 13 reviewers
  • Control (12)
    7.5 7.5 from 12 reviewers
  • Addiction (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Lifespan (8)
    7.8 7.8 from 8 reviewers
  • Durability (2)
    9.0 9.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Reliability (3)
    8.3 8.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Overall quality (5)
    5.8 5.8 from 5 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    9.6 9.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (3)
    7.6 7.6 from 3 reviewers
  • Atmosphere (4)
    8.5 8.5 from 4 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (2)
    8.0 8.0 from 2 reviewers
  • Game depth (4)
    7.4 7.4 from 4 reviewers
  • Funfactor (2)
    4.1 4.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Lastability (6)
    8.4 8.4 from 6 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Overclock3D

    Overclock3D
    9 December 2010

    In association with XFX, today we will be taking a look at Far Cry 2, early contender for game of the year which XFX are now bundling with select Read more

  2. NXT Gamer

    NXT Gamer
    8.5/10
    22 February 2011

    Despite it’s short length, Alien Swarm offers hours of fun for a co-op team, with plenty of variation to keep each playthrough fresh and Read more

    • It’s free!, Fun gameplay blasting away the swarm, Leveling system adds re-playability
    • Only released with one campaign, Very short campaign
  3. Gamebosh

    Gamebosh
    8.8/10
    3 May 2011

    With Africa constantly in the news spotlight, it was only a matter of time before the video game industry took notice and put you in the centre of its Read more

  4. TVG

    24 October 2010

    Activision Bizarre Creations There's a perception held by some that games have long been the understudy of film. Read more

  5. Gamepage

    Gamepage
    27 January 2009

    The extensive artistic research combined with the next-gen engine will allow you to explore over 50Km2 of seamlessly rendered African landscape. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Far Cry 2 - packed full of gaming innovations…

    10/10
    Reviewer: AgeUK, Ciao
    11 June 2011

    I don’t think it’s going too far to say Far Cry 2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played. Read more

    • Innovational game play, clever world reactions, excellent graphics
    • repetitive places
  2. Totally insane!!!

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Josmunprod, Amazon
    23 August 2011

    I am in love with this game. The graphics are very VERY high quality, and it brings you into the game! Read more

  3. Great Game

    J&R
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Jim the Runner, J&R
    9 March 2011

    Gets a little repetitious but overall a very good game. Graphics are very nice maxed out and controls are pretty standard, which is good. Read more

    • Easy to Learn, Gameplay, Graphics, Great Sound, Multiplayer
    • Bad Story Line
  4. Far Cry 2 (PC): A tough act to follow

    	 Dooyoo
    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    25 April 2009

    Living under the shadow of the orignal but a good game in it's own right. Read more

    • FIRE!
    • Lost story and repetitive missions
  5. A Far Cry From

    Newegg
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: Chey06 Akili, Newegg
    14 June 2011

    It appears that this was and afterthought and the authors couldn't make up their minds about what to do with this game.Save your $ and wait for FC3. Read more

    • Good graphics.
    • Not even close to the original as far as holding your interest.You are more or less wandering around in this game and sometimes forget what you are...
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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Dunia Engine – The award winning Ubisoft Montreal dev team has tailor-made this new engine for Far Cry® 2. It delivers the most realistic destruc…

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