Review Far Cry 6 revolutionary?

By Tijn Beuken

After a long wait, the time has finally come: Far Cry 6 is available! The big question that many gamers immediately have: is Far Cry 6 really revolutionary or is/will this still be a game for a certain target group? In this review we take a close look at the sixth part.

Review Far Cry 6
Far Cry is set this time in the middle of the sunny Caribbean, on the fictional, exotic island of Yara. Like the previous parts, this sixth part is also an FPS (First Person Shooter). Still, we can’t label it as a real Shooter game. Of course there is a lot of shooting and guns are a big part of the game, but certainly not the only one. For example, if we consider Call of Duty or DOOM as classic FPSs, then Far Cry 6 is more of an RPG (role playing game) or Adventure-game. This is because your character can level up, you can craft gadgets for missions and discover the pristine wilderness. This is exactly what makes Far Cry fun in my opinion: anything is possible.
The motto in Far Cry 6 is protagonist Juan’s golden rule #9: “Always use the right tool for the job.” This is repeated a number of times at the start of the game and for good reason. In Far Cry 6 you have a lot of gadgets and ‘tools’. And some do indeed work better in certain situations than others. For example, you need to use your phone’s camera to scan enemy positions

and use fire-breathing weapons to destroy plantations:

With winter approaching, the timing of the game is great: as soon as you start the game, you get warm spontaneously (despite the cold heart of dictator Antón Castillo). This is because the atmosphere is complete. The golden sunlight, the music, the people and especially the graphics, because they are fantastic.

The world of Far Cry 6 is therefore a place where you can immerse yourself completely, but if you are not careful, you can also drown. You can drive around forever in a vintage car, listening to Latin American classics on the radio, horseback riding on the beaches of Yara (even if the controls can be a bit clumsy at times), hunting wild animals, sailing the clear blue seas that Surround Yara

and even attend cockfights. And there are many more things you can do and experience. You can even change your character’s outfit and customize it to your own style or swagger.

Each garment also has its own functions, such as providing protection against various attacks or enhancing the senses. Ubisoft’s eye for detail doesn’t disappoint in that regard. The great thing is that you can discover the world of Far Cry 6 and its countless possibilities at your own pace. The downside to these endless possibilities is that, if you’re not careful, you can quickly get distracted from the game’s overall storyline.
Your goal as a player is to defeat the brutal dictator Antón Castillo, ‘played’ by Giancarlo Esposito, well known from the series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. You do this together with the guerrilla fighters of Libertad, the freedom movement that fights against the Castillo regime. We won’t say more about the story, that would be a shame. The co-op function is nice: it makes it possible to play the story mode with a friend and divide tasks.

I think it’s a very nice and cool game to play. I haven’t played it yet either, that requires a lot of time and patience. But I enjoy every second of it.

Conclusion
All in all, Far Cry 6 is one hell of a game. With a good storyline, many interesting characters and literally endless possibilities. Still, the game feels somewhat recycled. We all know the story of the meaningless underdog who has to defeat the world’s biggest bad guy. Obviously there are some subtle differences compared to the previous installments, but the basic Far Cry concept hasn’t changed. It’s just a game for a certain audience, one that likes adventure, big worlds and endless possibilities. Do you belong there? Then the purchase is definitely worth it. For approximately € 55,- you have an exciting and beautifully designed game in your hands.

Judgement:

Pros
+ nice graphics
+ nice gadgets
+ gripping story
+ many possibilities
+ great eye for detail

Negatives
– very long storyline
– high chance of distraction from end goal
– messy controls