The game Far Cry, released in 2004, became the progenitor of an entire franchise. The fact is that the adventures of a secret agent named Jack Carver so captivated gamers around the world that the developers had no choice but to create a continuation of this wonderful game. In the review, we will introduce you to this first-person shooter and tell you all about the graphics, gameplay and characters of Far Cry.
Breakthrough in the gaming industry
The first part of the Far Cry franchise was created on the basis of Crytek's commercial engine, CryEngine. And this technology has become the world's leading gaming industry. After the release of Far Cry, the engine brought fabulous profits to the company. After all, only a game about a man named Jack Carver supported the entire set of special effects DX 9, which included dynamic lighting and changing terrain.
Judging by the reviews, gamers made a huge impression on character animation based on Motion Capture technology. Gaming zones, which have truly enormous dimensions, have singled out the project among analogues. Moreover, for the first time when moving around an extensive map, there was no need to load. According to reviews, the graphics of the game stood out among other projects for its beauty, and the dynamic sound added atmosphere to the adventures in which Jack Carver participated. Dungeon Siege - the leading RPG of those years - was thrown off its pedestal, and Far Cry for a long time took the leading place in all ratings.
Some more game features
In addition to all the benefits of graphics and animation, the artificial intelligence that guides the opponents made a huge impression on the gaming community. In Far Cry, enemies can use shelters and act together, hide or attack, starting from the situation. As gamers say, more than once per game you will be surprised by unexpectedly arrived reinforcements.
As for the passage itself, the linearity of the plot is more than compensated by the variety of options for completing missions. In this game, you can either go to a frontal attack, destroying everything in your path, or try to pass the task secretly. In addition, along with the usual elements of the game in the style of Action, Far Cry has the opportunity to take advantage of various modes of transport, which will not leave indifferent any lover of this genre.
Game plot
Adventures in Far Cry will take you to 2020. A former special forces soldier named Jack Carver long ago retired and got a small transport company. One fine day, he was hired by a journalist, Valerie Konstantin, for a sailor to take her to a mysterious island, lost in an allegedly uninhabited archipelago. But as soon as the boat approaches the shore, it will be attacked by unknown mercenaries. After the battle, the main character will see that the journalist has disappeared, and he will have no choice but to go in search of her.
During the game, our protagonist is waiting for a lot of exciting adventures. He will not only find the missing girl, but also save the world from total destruction, as well as learn about secret research in the field of genetic engineering. But it will not be easy to do this, because at every step obstacles await him. The island is filled with professional killers, thirsting for his blood. Well-armed mercenaries are not the only ones with whom Jack Carver will confront. Far Cry will provide an opportunity to fight with another type of opponents - mutants, which will be discussed a little later. Further you will learn about minor characters, without which the plot of the game would not be complete.
No time for romance
The first person you meet during the game is Valerie Konstantin, our employer, who introduced herself as a photojournalist for Exotic Travel magazine. She needs to go to the island in order to take a picture of some ruins of the Second World War. By the way, this girl looks too suspicious for a journalist. It completely lacks romanticism, the seriousness of a professional is felt.
And these doubts are not in vain. During the game, the main character will find out that Konstantin is a secret agent of the CIA. If you think that a romantic story awaits you at Far Cry, then you are forced to grieve. Jack Carver and Vel will often communicate during the passage of the game, but their relationship can not be called romantic. After all, professionals are not up to love when a threat looms over the world.
My friend is my enemy
Garlan Doyle is another friendly character Jack will meet on the island. This CIA agent works undercover and pretends to be one of the scientists. The main contact person on the island knows a lot, but does not give Carver all the details at once. And for such silence, there is one main reason - Doyle wants to take control of mutant management technology. This desire leads to the fact that Jack will have to kill Garlan.
Antagonist
The main opponent of Jack will be Krieger - a world famous scientist who disappeared several years ago under strange circumstances. At that time he was accused of some controversial scientific experiments. And, as it turned out, not in vain. This genius of science created a secret laboratory on the island in which experiments were carried out on people. The main enemy of the hero dreamed of capturing and subjugating the whole world to himself with the help of the mutants he created - the traigens. In the end, a mad scientist will apply a serum with mutagens on himself. This will make him a super creature with unique abilities. But there is no adversary that Jack Carver cannot defeat.
FarCry: ways to move around the map
Since the locations of this game are quite extensive, walking from one destination to another will take a very long time. All kinds of transport will help speed up this process. Here you can ride on the light and fast Buggy or the powerful and armored HMMV jeep. In addition, there are inflatable boats to help you travel along the sea and river surface of the island. But the game’s most unique transport is a hang glider, which allows you to fly. But keep in mind that you won’t be able to attack from this device, so it’s better not to land near opponents.
Tropical hell
Saving the world is not the safest event. So get ready for the fact that in any part of the island your hero will be attacked by various enemies. Every creature or person you come across is unlikely to rush towards you with open arms. Most likely, a meeting with them will result in a serious battle, from which only one will come out alive. And you better try to have Jack Carter as the survivor. Crowds of mercenaries led by their commander, Colonel Richard Crowe, will open a real hunt for your hero.
Researchers are also not far behind them, which will also interfere with saving the world. In addition, this island is teeming with mutants. And if at the beginning of the game these characters are rather weak, and it’s easy to kill them, then by the end of the mission you will encounter specimens that can use small arms and explosives, and also become invisible.
Impressive Arsenal
The huge number and variety of opponents gives reason to hope for a wide range of weapons that Jack Carver will kill enemies. "Far Edge" more than justifies these expectations. Here you can arm yourself with either an ordinary adjustable wrench or a killer sniper rifle. In addition, you can increase the accuracy of firearms if you use the scope when shooting. Your faithful allies will be:
- Machete.
- Adjustable wrench.
- Large-caliber pistol "Jungle Falcon", with a removable silencer.
- Jack Hammer's killer shotgun.
- Rapid Fire Rifle P90 SMG.
- Rifle with silencer P90.
- M4 carbine.
- Rifle with AG36 rocket launcher.
- AW50 sniper rifle.
- Machine gun M249 SAW MG.
In addition, you can always use light-noise, explosive or smoke grenades. The only drawback is that you can take with you no more than four types of weapons at a time.
Useful items
To facilitate the passage of missions, a few excellent gadgets have been added to the player’s inventory. First of all, this is a standard flashlight, as well as a walkie-talkie, through which Jack talks to Valerie and Doyle. Binoculars deserve special mention. After all, this gadget can not only bring objects closer, but with its help you can scan the area and select all the opponents, as well as eavesdrop on their conversations. Moreover, a thermal sensor and a night vision device built into the binoculars will help you more than once in difficult situations.
In Far Cry, players highlight another valuable item that is unparalleled in any other game - Cry-vision night vision goggles . This amazing gadget comes with several unique features. For example, with their help you can see even in a completely unlit room. In addition, glasses allow you to highlight enemies with a special color. And finally, they will make it possible to see invisible opponents. The only drawback of Cry-vision is their small supply of energy, which is restored gradually. But glasses can be recharged instantly, if you take the same from the corpse of any elite mercenary.