Far Cry 2 Review

The enemy A.I. is where some of the rough spots of the game arise as they rarely do anything unique to avoid your attacks. I often use F.E.A.R. to compare A.I. as enemies that pull tables over to provide cover, shoot over the top of open doorways, and jump out windows to flank you. Many of the Far Cry 2 enemies took a direct path to me, and did not make to many enthusiastic efforts to evade me.

Thankfully this situation improved as the game went on, and resulted in some very intense firefights and when you gain allies as the game goes along, you can get some very challenging scenarios. One situation had me pose as bait to draw the enemies out so my ally could dispatch them.

The game does have plenty to offer for fans of multiplay as the game offers Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Diamond, and Uprising mode for up to 16 players and I really love the ability to use vehicles in my online matches and take great delight in driving my opponents under my wheels especially when there are snipers in the area.

The inclusion of fire is a great feature as with so much tall grass, being able to burn out your enemies with a well placed shot is loads of fun. Be warned as your stray shots can ignite fires that will singe you as well.

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Another new inclusion is the need for players to consume Malaria medication to stay functional. This causes players to be aware of their supply of the medication and to seek out more medication when their supply runs low.

Weapons in multiplay also require players to purchase them, as the better you play, the better your income which allows you to upgrade your arsenal. Players can take part in ranked and unranked matches as well, and being able to track your progress.

The graphics in the game are top of the line and the rich detail paid to the landscape is truly a breathtaking moment in gaming. The sound and voice acting is solid if unspectacular but sets up the action and story of the game well.

While Far Cry 2 has a few blemishes like the map size, lack of a prone position, respawing bad guys, and some repetitive missions, there is plenty of good stuff here to make this a worthy game for any action fan and one of the more ambitious titles of the year.

4 stars out of 5