The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a tropical open-world shooter where scouting, improvising, and taking over outposts are the main pleasures, Far Cry 3 delivers strongly. Play it for the island sandbox and punchy firefights more than for consistently compelling storytelling.
What it does best
Punchy, precise gunplay
Go anywhere, do anything
A world that is the star
What might put you off
Scripted story missions inside an open world
Uneven story and character focus
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The setup
What you are walking into
Explore an island playground as stunningly beautiful as it is diverse – from mountain ranges to swampy grasslands and white sandy beaches. Fight your way through the island’s towns, temples, river ports and more. Encounter a diverse and realistic cast of characters, including one of Far Cry’s most notorious villains: Vaas Montenegro. Dive into this deep and enriching story where morals are questionable and hope is all but abandoned.
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