Far Cry® 5
" Engaging action-adventure with immersive open world and gunplay, but plagued by bugs and linear story "
Far Cry® 5 Review
Far Cry 5 delivers a familiar open-world FPS experience set in rural Montana, where players fight against a fanatical cult led by Joseph Seed. The game features a large, explorable map with diverse activities such as liberating outposts, hunting, and using a variety of weapons and vehicles. Companions, including human and animal allies, add tactical support, though some suffer from AI issues.
While the gameplay mechanics and gunplay receive praise for being fun and engaging, the story and mission design are often criticized for being linear, repetitive, and poorly paced. Forced story interruptions and a controversial ending detract from immersion. Technical issues such as bugs, glitches, and problematic DRM (Ubisoft launcher) frustrate players. Despite these flaws, many find the game enjoyable, especially fans of the series, appreciating its atmosphere, soundtrack, and combat sandbox. It is generally recommended to buy on sale due to its shortcomings.
Highlights
Gameplay mechanics are highly praised for their fun and satisfying gunplay, diverse weapons, and the addition of companions.
The graphics remain impressive even years after release, with a detailed and immersive open world.
The storyline has mixed reactions but features a memorable villain and atmospheric setting that some players enjoy.
Criticisms
The story is often described as linear, repetitive, and poorly executed, with forced mission interruptions and an unsatisfying ending.
Players report technical issues including bugs, glitches, slow vehicle mechanics, and frustrating AI behavior.
The Ubisoft launcher DRM is a major annoyance, requiring constant login and causing access problems.
Online co-op suffers from persistent server outages and lack of support.
Monetization and in-game economy are criticized for being grindy and expensive.
Pros
- • Engaging and satisfying gunplay mechanics make combat enjoyable and varied.
- • Beautiful and detailed open world with immersive Montana setting.
- • Companion system adds tactical depth and fun to gameplay.
- • Diverse range of weapons and vehicles to experiment with.
- • Strong atmospheric soundtrack fitting the game’s tone.
- • Memorable villain and some interesting story moments.
- • Lots of content and activities to keep players occupied.
Cons
- • Storyline is linear, repetitive, and often disrupts gameplay flow.
- • Ubisoft launcher DRM causes frequent login and access problems.
- • Numerous bugs, glitches, and AI issues reduce immersion.
- • Vehicles feel slow and unresponsive, making travel tedious.
- • Forced story missions interrupt exploration and player freedom.
- • Online co-op plagued by server outages and lack of support.
- • In-game economy is grindy and expensive, frustrating progression.
Rating Criteria
Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.