The Next Far Cry Game
Besides more artistic releases such as Child of Light and Valiant Hearts, Ubisoft’s best game during 2014 was Far Cry 4. Its mix of great visuals with an already proven gameplay, added to the mess the other games turned out to be, made this Himalayan adventure stand out. Was it really good though?
Far Cry 4 is a lot of fun. It’s a game made up with the unfailable elements gaming industry has taken advantage of for decades: shooting, exploration, missions, great graphics. Yet even though it hurts many fans it must be said: it’s another Far Cry 3. There are so many similarities that making comparisons isn’t even worth the effort.
What should be expected from this series then? Ubisoft has given some select fans a few options concerning themes and settings; some of which are actually cool. Twinfinite even thought about other great options. The Far Cry series is a lot about setting and atmosphere (as Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’s success clearly proved), however, it’s not enough.
After a while, Far Cry games need new mechanics and features. Even if they end up working in a similar way, there has to be a change. Everlasting repetition is bound to get fans bored. It won’t matter how much neon lighting or fictional elements are added, the result will be a monotonous and forgettable series.
