Recording summary · January 2022
DO NOT BUY Far Cry 5 - Terrible Game!
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Overview
Far Cry 5 is considered disappointing, repetitive compared to previous series installments, and one of the worst first-person shooters played this year, marked by a slow, unskippable intro sequence.
A score of 2.8 out of 10 was awarded to Far Cry 5 alongside advice against purchasing it at its £50 Steam price, citing uninspired combat, repetitive outposts, poor storytelling, and unenjoyable driving.
Themes
The game follows familiar series structures of combating hostile factions, altering the setting from tropical islands to American forests and mountains.
The opening sequence requires about 20 to 25 minutes of unskippable cutscenes and scripted slow walking to arrest a cult leader, followed by a helicopter crash and subsequent escape.
Combat mechanics feel generic and lack challenge, allowing enemies to be easily eliminated using instant takedowns.
Primary gameplay activities center on liberating outposts, scaling observation towers to reveal the map, and operating vehicles through open wilderness.
Driving is restricted to a first-person perspective, creating a claustrophobic and constrictive experience that impedes situational awareness.
The £50 Steam price is considered unjustified for the offered experience, though a sale price around £25 could be reasonable.