Far Cry 6 is profoundly serious and silly at the same time and its all the better for it

Date:
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:32:52 +0000

Description:
Far Cry 6 strikes the perfect balance of being wacky and weird but sincere when required.

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Far Cry 6 is a game of extremes. On the one hand, youre part of a fearless guerrilla movement known as Libertad a band of rebels who are hell-bent on overthrowing the island of Yaras ruthless dictator, Anton Castillo .

On the other, youll be issuing commands to a T-shirt-wearing pet crocodile, singing along to the latest hits on the radio, and firing pirated CDs of Los del Rios Macarena at unwitting enemies as you liberate Yara from Castilos vice-like grip, one overthrown outpost at a time. Best PS5 games : don't miss these Best Xbox Series X games : jump in New games 2021 : mark your calendars

Far Cry 6 is like dipping bacon in peanut butter, then: it shouldnt work, but the combination of two contrasting flavors complements each other
surprisingly well. Its gravely serious yet delightfully silly at the same time, and its the kooky and comical side of Far Cry 6 that resonated with me most during my hands-on time with the game. Not a far cry from the past

Fundamentally, the sixth entry in Ubisofts long-running open-world series doesnt reinvent the wheel or offer the type of revolution youre desperately fighting for in Far Cry 6. Instead, it sticks closely to the tried-and-test formula that epitomizes almost every Far Cry game , which will either delight or prove a turn-off depending on your stance on the franchise.

Youll still be taking down checkpoints, wrestling key points of interest from the enemy, embarking on countless side-quests, commandeering heavily-armed vehicles, and blowing things to kingdom come in delightfully inventive ways. You can also expect to see a frankly frightening amount of icons on your mini-map, all vying for your attention. (Image credit: Ubisoft)

But one thing that stood out after playing Far Cry 6 for more than a few
hours is that the game doesnt hold you back by needlessly restricting the things that you need. In fact, theyre more accessible than ever.

Need a ride? Call one in, and enjoy the complementary machine-gun turret
thats attached to the back. See that checkpoint in the distance? Well, you
can jump off a cliff and use a combination of your parachute and wingsuit to get to your objective lickety-split. Want to take out an outpost using
stealth or go in wielding a flamethrower? The choice is yours.

Far Cry 6 delivers the type of instant gratification the majority of open-world games have been missing in recent years, and its super refreshing as a result. Red Dead Redemption 2 may have the most realistic horses in a video game to date, but Far Cry 6s unruly stallions are genuinely more exhilarating to ride because they arent constrained by the same meticulous standards. Look who it is (Image credit: Ubisoft)

So, even though much of Far Cry 6s signature brand of entertainment is familiar and likely wont convert those who already arent a fan of Ubisofts title there are some distinct changes to the games formula that offer more
of an impact than I initially thought.

The first of which is the fact that your protagonist, Dani Rojas, has a face. Yes, as daft as it may sound, I found that being able to see my character in the flesh during the games many cutscenes and interactions with the cast of zany characters really helped ground me in Far Cry 6s tropical world, something that I havent felt was the case in previous titles.

This feeling of being connected to your character is strengthened by certain gameplay scenes, too. Whenever you enter specific guerrilla camps or fire off your backpack super (a devastating special move that can wipe out tens of enemies), youll see Dani in all their glory.

Far Cry 6 also has a heavy emphasis on customization this time around. Dani can wield, wear and craft countless crude-looking items in Far Cry 6, and youll need to use the right tool for the job if you want to really rip Castillos forces a new one. From bullet-piercing rounds to providing protection against poisonous gases, or simply equipping a make-do silencer
out of an old plastic bottle, tinkering at your worktable to create your next weapon or gear is of paramount importance if youre to beat the overwhelming odds that stand in your way. Welcome to the jungle (Image credit: Ubisoft)

The series usual tropes are still alive and well in Far Cry 6, then, but my time in Yara generated more than a few smiles and genuine giggles. Whether it was jumping out of a helicopter to land on a boat teeming with hostiles or simply running away from a frightfully aggressive wild boar that wanted nothing more than to spill my blood, theres definitely fun to be found in Yaras twisted paradise.

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