Comments on: Far Cry 3: How to merge the best of both worlds

By: Richard Gill

Richard Gill — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:43:55 +0000

good points there gaming bolt!!

By: Jase

Jase — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:12:19 +0000

I agree with both Iammagicmachine and Robert. It doesn’t need multiplayer. I loved Farcry 2 despite the obvious issues because no game has been able to immerse me in a virtual world so well like this one can. Looking forward to 3.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:43:25 +0000

The things that ruined Far Cry 2 for we were:
– Poorly implemented stealth mechanics: I saw an E3 video for Far Cry 2 where the player took out a whole camp with silenced weapons and the machete, and not one of the enemies noticed. I have never been able to replicate this, even with the ghillie suit. Enemies always know exactly where you are

– Absolutley everyone is trying to kill you, even the faction you are working for. Those respawning checkpoints were a nightmare.

– Repetitive missions, especially the arms dealer ones.

– Every gun you get from an enemy instantly breaks, despite the fact that they were just using it.

By: iammagicmachine

iammagicmachine — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:16:42 +0000

Disagree with all but the last two.

1) Love open-worlds, want to see more in that direction. I’d like more customization/more to do, but making things smaller and more centralized is backwards, fun-ruining advice IMO. Why advocate sacrificing the epic hugeness in improving? Why not just make the epic hugeness more compelling?

2) Who cares about the narrative? I never understand this one, although I accept I seem to be in a minority. I see no purpose in embracing video games as a “story telling medium.” It’s completely counterintuitive to the strengths offered by an interactive medium. In any event, most video game stories are mind-numbingly juvenile and tedious (even the ones that reviewers fall all over themselves praising to high-heaven for their ‘great story’ are cliche and lame; the supposed “quality” cited is usually only in contrast to the abysmal playing field). If you want a good story, by all means, read a book. Watch a movie. When it comes to Far Cry 3, I want a G-A-M-E. I couldn’t care less about the narrative or lack thereof.

3) I am tired of great single-player experiences being compromised and watered down because the design team decided they had to appease the Multiplayer Crowd. I couldn’t care less about multiplayer. If you want good multiplayer get a game that is dedicated to that purpose, like Left 4 Dead. Stop insisting it be prioritized on games where the focus should be kept on the single-player campaign and the development of a compelling open world.