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[texhnolyze]

Wow, looking good.
Good job.

 

[twobear]

So it's not that Ubisoft are incapable of putting out good games, they just choose not to?

 

[DieH@rd]

How does it run on PS4? I have every FC game on PC, but now my rig is dated (4 years) and I don't plan to upgrade it just yet. Plus, I like adding to my trophy collection.

Is this in 1080p?

All previews of this game were done on PS4, and game runs great. Rock-solid 1080p30 with some new type of antialiasing technique that creates very good IQ.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Kcsd4Han4

 

[BokehKing]

Will be my first far cry game, so all new experiences for me

 

[BloodMoney]

FC3 ran superbly on the PC, I'm not to worried, this doesn't look like a major jump graphically.

Ditto. FC4 is an enhanced version of Dunia Engine 2 which was used for FC3. FC3 ran very well on my single 670. I expect FC4 is going to be stellar on my SLI 670's.

 

[DOWN]

Debating this one. I thought Far Cry 3 was a 7.5/10

 

[ClosingADoor]

Good reviews. 8/10 here from Dutch website http://www.xgn.nl/far-cry-4-review

 

[Lucifon]

I'm still unsure how the coop works - is it just free roam / outposts that you can do in coop then? Not the actual story missions? What happens if you enter coop then go to do a mission, or is that just not possible?

 

[strafer]

Day1.

 

[clockpunk]

Sweeeeet - cannot wait to get my hands on this. The lass who works the counter at my local Game was teasing me with the copies they had in stock ready for sale, yesterday, which was horrific, as I though FC3 was fantastic. What a bugger it comes out same day as GTA V remaster. :-/

 

[MaddenNFL64]

I'll wait a bit. Fully completed Far Cry 3, but not sure if I want to do the same thing again.

Optimistic though!

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Gamecentral - 9/10

It may not bring many new ideas to the table but this is a hugely enjoyable open world shooter, with the best co-op options in the genre.

Videogamer - 8/10

And there can be no doubt. Far Cry 4 is a superb Skinner box, staving off monotony with constant upgrades, and it's so expertly crafted to appeal to baser instincts, so rewarding of you embracing them, that there's a strong chance you'll miss the broader point that all of what you're doing is utterly despotic. Like, say, a dictator might. A lot of games are about killing. Far Cry is about hunting. They're not the same thing, and it is as disquieting as it is enjoyable.

 

[Orayn]

So it's not that Ubisoft are incapable of putting out good games, they just choose not to?

No, they just choose to make some of their games with giant ad-hoc development teams and technical nightmares are often the result of that.

 

[AlphaDump]

glad to see those reviews. Fry Cry is probably my most favorite current FPS series. this seems to be 3 on steroids, which isn't a bad thing at all. will be picking this up

 

[Fliesen]

I'm still unsure how the coop works - is it just free roam / outposts that you can do in coop then? Not the actual story missions? What happens if you enter coop then go to do a mission, or is that just not possible?

i'd presume, they'd just not let you talk to mission-givers / not trigger the mission upon entering the starting area.

 

[anddo0]

Are you guys reading the text?

It sounds like the story and mission structure are worse than FC3.
It seems the exploration and gunplay are this games strong suit.

 

[Hamlet]

Nice reviews so far. Looking forward to playing it next week.

 

[garath]

Woo! Glad I picked this as my free 970 game over Unity. I was torn for awhile.

I don't like that it's SO similar to Farcry 3 but hell, I enjoyed Farcry 3 so hopefully this won't be too samey to turn me off of it. I put a solid 40 hours into 3.

 

[Glorious Ownage]

i'd presume, they'd just not let you talk to mission-givers / not trigger the mission upon entering the starting area.

Co op is only free roam no story or missions?

 

[Tobor]

"More Far Cry 3" and good IQ is all I want from this game.

My only problem is I already purchased GTAV and I don't have time for both.

 

[Blimblim]

We are still waiting for our review copy, so no HQ videos for the moment sorry.

 

[MMaRsu]

Yup this is like a next gen version of Fc3. It doesnt look that much better either.

 

[Turkoop]

no word about Pagan min ?

 

[jbortz78]

Really liked FC3 so this will be perfect for me to pick up in the bargain bin around late spring after a finish dragon age I

 

[iNvid02]

preload is up on PC ~31GB

 

[Fliesen]

Co op is only free roam no story or missions?

afaik, nope.

so pretty much outposts only. No idea about hunting quests.

 

[BloodMoney]

so... when does the Steam pre-load begin?

Spoiler

This takes precedent over GTAV for me... perhaps I'm crazy.

 

[Kilau]

I will be strong, watching that PS4 stream the other night I could tell it was more Farcry3(which I loved) but I won't buy this game anytime soon.

 

[Techies]

But how well does it run?

 

[Proxy]

Looks like Ubisoft is releasing at least one good game this November. And it looks like it doesn't run like ass on the superior platform.

 

[Azlan]

Glad it's got good reviews, i'll add it to the list of games to play after Dragon Age

Yep. Ditto.

 

[Kinyou]

Guys, I think I figured it out.

Review embargo = Game is underwhelming

No review embargo = Game is not underwhelming

No, they just choose to make some of their games with giant ad-hoc development teams and technical nightmares are often the result of that.

I bet Far Cry 4 also had a ton of other Ubi studios involved.

 

[Turkoop]

IGN Germany 8.3

 

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

Will be picking it up then.

 

[Noray]

FC3 receiver similar praise and I was pretty disappointed by that, so I'll hold off until a price drop, probably.

 

[anddo0]

I will be strong, watching that PS4 stream the other night I could tell it was more Farcry3(which I loved) but I won't buy this game anytime soon.

As much as I liked FC3. I can't justify buying this game at full price.
Read past the scores, and it's FC3 with new paint.

 

[Slixshot]

Guys, I think I figured it out.

Review embargo = Game is underwhelming

No review embargo = Game is not underwhelming

Huh, makes sense to me.

 

[confuziz]

Any word on the length of the campaign?

 

[JaseC]

preload is up on PC ~31GB

Only Uplay for now, just to be clear. Here's hoping Valve is given the go-ahead to flip the switch some time today.

 

[Ushay]

How did Ubisoft get this one so right, yet Unity so, so wrong... ?

 

[Fracas]

I actually really enjoyed Far Cry 3. Definitely want to pick this up, though probably not at launch.

 

[cookie-monster]

Why is it that in review threads, higher scores always go higher up in the list?

 

[twobear]

No, they just choose to make some of their games with giant ad-hoc development teams and technical nightmares are often the result of that.

Was FC4 not being built by one of those gigantic seven million person teams?

 

[Tizoc]

Fun game but a lot like FC3. Got it!

Should be a 7.5 for offering no innovation, doing the same as in previous games, too many filler bullshit quests.

Story is good and the freedom to take on missions your way is great.

Thats what I think by looking at the footage.

...but you can ride an Elephant in this game!

 

[| Praxis |]

Guys, I think I figured it out.

Review embargo = Game is underwhelming

No review embargo = Game is not underwhelming


I bet Far Cry 4 also had a ton of other Ubi studios involved.

Genius!

 

[M.Steiner]

GamesRadar 4/5

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

So far so good. I want to get this, but I'll wait for a price drop. I have DA:I to finish first.

The review from Eurogamer mentions "tearing up the space with a friend". Is there co-op in this game?

 

[AkuMifune]

Assassin's Creed: The FPS? What am I missing here?

He probably means the same issues I had with FC3; rigid mission structure, no room for creative tackling of objectives, lots of things to do with no benefit or meaning in-game. Basically Ubisoft: The Game.

But I'm in if the story is any good. The one in 3 was effing terrible. Don't tell me I was supposed to hate the protagonist, it doesn't matter. If I hate the protagonist I can't really get into the game.

 

[CoffeeKillquest]

Where is the Biogamergirl review? I mean this will determine whether I get this or not. /s

 

[Coulomb_Barrier]

New this would be good, looks awesome.