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Far Cry Primal Review Thread.

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Evo X

Member
Damnit, the hype go to me. Along with the great price of $35.99 on GMG, I couldn't resist and pulled the trigger on the PC version. Both previous games ran great for me, so I hope this does too. Seems to have some amazing graphics and animations.

Looks like I don't mind the Ubisoft formula because I've played the shit out of Far Cry 3 & 4, every Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell and even Watch Dogs.

Now debating whether I should pick up Division as well. I enjoyed the beta, but not sure I'll have the time to sink into it in.

End of March, beginning of April is gonna be packed, including Oculus Rift stuff and games I am really looking forward too like Quantum Break, Dark Souls 3, and Uncharted 4.
 
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Fliesen

Member
since this is kinda becoming the OT for this game:

Really enjoying my time with it so far. (4%, 2hours in)

The 'detective vision' was a big mistake imho.
I hope that as soon as i put have all those skills that mark resources, plants and stuff on your minimap, i'll feel less need to use it.
Also, it (currently) feels somewhat clunky to go from ranged to close quarters combat (due to brutes charging you). I hope there's gonna be some skills later that alleviate that. Pressing /\ to put away the bow and switch to the last weapon (often times it's the spear, when i actually want the club) ... just doesn't feel all that great.


Also, quick question:

there's a "?" 300m north of the starting cave which is yet another cave that has its entrance blocked by thick pieces of wood that i can neither smash nor burn (they burned and got charred) - how would i get inside or is that some kind of gear-gating.

I really hate them for adding the 'rare #resource#' thing, because it makes me pick every single resource node. And i'm not turning off loot animations for immersion purposes.

Also, i killed a bear. with 2 spears to the face.
Also, i got killed by a 2nd bear, because i ran out of spears.
 
Klart

Klart

Member
Klart said:
Hey OP, can you change the MC score for PS4 to 77. It's been that for a few hours now.

I mean, I don't like it when people can't wait to be the first to open up a new review thread, seconds after the embargo has opened, but can't be bothered to update later on.
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On repeat.
 
Peterthumpa

Peterthumpa

Member
Looks really great on PS4. Gotta give the props to Ubisoft, the Dunia Engine has been an amazing engine overall, at least on consoles. Their AA solution is very good, and characters models and facial animation are outstanding.
 
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leng jai

Member
Evo X said:
Damnit, the hype go to me. Along with the great price of $35.99 on GMG, I couldn't resist and pulled the trigger on the PC version. Both previous games ran great for me, so I hope this does too. Seems to have some amazing graphics and animations.

Looks like I don't mind the Ubisoft formula because I've played the shit out of Far Cry 3 & 4, every Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell and even Watch Dogs.

Now debating whether I should pick up Division as well. I enjoyed the beta, but not sure I'll have the time to sink into it in.

End of March, beginning of April is gonna be packed, including Oculus Rift stuff and games I am really looking forward too like Quantum Break, Dark Souls 3, and Uncharted 4.
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What hype? No one can even be bothered making an OT for it. The PC price is tempting though.
 
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Norwegian_Imposter

Member
BanShunsaku said:
About half an hour in, atmosphere is amazing. And damn, it's so pretty.
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yeah the fact there are no guns or cars really makes me want to explore the world. I am loving it so far!

EDIT

So I am guessing this is the OT, thats very depressing. I actually feel sad for ubi, two of the best games in the series are gonna be sales stinkers because of apathy (syndicate and primal)
 
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FarFromAnyGame

Banned
5 hours in on Hard difficulty and no HUD. This game is so good! The atmosphere is the best in the business especially during foggy nights. I wish more games looked like that.
 
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dEvAnGeL

Member
Anyone playing on ps4? Is the performance good? It was a little choppy on FC4 sometimes so i wonder if that got sorted out
 
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pa22word

Member
SirShizznit said:
So I am guessing this is the OT, thats very depressing. I actually feel sad for ubi, two of the best games in the series are gonna be sales stinkers because of apathy (syndicate and primal)
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Well, that's what kinda happens when you burn a series out running them on a yearly feature creep slanted treadmill with largely superficial changes iterating the entries.
 
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dEvAnGeL

Member
pa22word said:
Well, that's what kinda happens when you burn a series out running them on a yearly feature creep slanted treadmill with largely superficial changes iterating the entries.
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so im guessing you entered here to hate on a burned game with largely superficial changes? just wondering
 
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pa22word

Member
dEvAnGeL said:
so im guessing you entered here to hate on a burned game with largely superficial changes? just wondering
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Na, this is actually the one entry in the series I've actually been interested in since Ubi put it on the treadmill. I loath AAA shooting mechanics, and this one doing away with guns got me interested. I'm probably going to buy it once it hits 20$ or so, too busy with Dying Light EE atm to play another game so like it.

Pointing out that yearly mass AAA style games like this tends to wear on people's ability to put up with them after a while doesn't really take a hate boner, dude =/
 
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Fliesen

Member
Langdon Alger said:
I'm stunned there's no OT for this game. Even super niche Japanese games that sell 100 copies get OTs.
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honestly, i was just waiting for someone to copy-paste the FC4 OT, do a strikethrough tag around everything and then add a picture of a burning torch.

would've been fine with that.
 
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Visualante2

Member
I didn't expect critics to take to this game but it might find an audience anyway because the setting is a bit more unique than we're used to.
 
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Feral Gingy

Banned
I'm on the fence with this. How long is the game? Are the APEX stuff available in game or only for that edition? I've never played a FC game before. The setting is just so damn interesting and it looks cool. But is it enough?

Halp GAF!?
 
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grimmiq

Member
I'm slowly making my way through FC4, have a question about Primal. I fucking hate the hunters in 4, am I right in assuming that since there are no guns and the game seems to revolve around control of beasts, that there would be a lot more in Primal? Watched the XB1 performance analysis, looks like it runs nice and smooth, but that melee combat looks terrible.
 
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Frank Jaeger

Member
When this was announce I got bashed really hard here because I didn't find it very appealing.

I have to say i want to play this a lot more than I ever did for Farcry 4.
 
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Fliesen

Member
Karak said:
Fistbump to nohud brother
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when doing nohud, do you also refrain from using 'detective vision'?

because not having markers on the map would make me stick in that ugly vision mode even longer, i'm afraid.


Also, mind if i repost a quick question?
there's a "?" 300m north of the starting cave which is yet another cave that has its entrance blocked by thick pieces of wood that i can neither smash nor burn (they burned and got charred) - how would i get inside or is that some kind of gear-gating.
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that cave made me super anxious!
 
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Wind's Howling

Member
I have turned everything off aside from the minimap and I am absolutely enjoying this.

It is definitely Far Cry but the sense of danger and having to hunt for your food makes it that much more engaging and atmospheric because you need to get up close and personal.
 
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Triggerhappytel

Member
Langdon Alger said:
I'm stunned there's no OT for this game. Even super niche Japanese games that sell 100 copies get OTs.
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Yeah, it is a little surprising. I guess it's reflective of the overall disinterest in the game, as normally games like this are reserved months in advance.

Fliesen said:
honestly, i was just waiting for someone to copy-paste the FC4 OT, do a strikethrough tag around everything and then add a picture of a burning torch.

would've been fine with that.
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That would actually be a pretty funny meta-joke. Why not go for it?


EDIT - also, I will probably pick this up, but I can wait for it to hit £15. I liked FC3 a lot and also bought Blood Dragon, but I never played FC4 as its price has always remained fairly high. I figure now that I might as well just wait on Primal rather than getting FC4, as I find the premise and environment much more interesting.
 
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Fliesen

Member
Rivyn said:
I have turned everything off aside from the minimap and I am absolutely enjoying this.

It is definitely Far Cry but the sense of danger and having to hunt for your food makes it that much more engaging and atmospheric because you need to get up close and personal.
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Speaking of food. I like the fact that you can assign a certain kind of food to your "quick heal" toggle.

I always hated consuming syringes for just topping off my health that is just lacking 1 bar.

now you can assign "primitive heal" (the 'crack your knuckles' one) to your default heal and not waste herbs or meat when you're not in danger.
 
VE3TRO

VE3TRO

Formerly Gizmowned
Man the price difference between the standard and Apex Edition is like £4. Might as well go with the Apex.
 
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Wind's Howling

Member
Fliesen said:
Speaking of food. I like the fact that you can assign a certain kind of food to your "quick heal" toggle.

I always hated consuming syringes for just topping off my health that is just lacking 1 bar.

now you can assign "primitive heal" (the 'crack your knuckles' one) to your default heal and not waste herbs or meat when you're not in danger.
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The moment I realized that those green leaves were ancient history I had a smile on my face. It was one of the most annoying things in the previous Far Cry titles.
 
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danowat

Banned
Disclaimer, I have purchased, and enjoyed FC2, 3 and 4, so I guess you could call me a "fan" of the series, but

I am still not sure what, apart from the (unique) setting this offers over FC.

Is the melee combat good?, is the story compelling?, why should I buy this?, from what I heard it has "something", but that something appears to be difficult to quantify for many, if it's just the setting, will that uniqueness wear thin?

Be interesting to see how the game is viewed a week or two down the line.
 
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Messofanego

Banned
danowat said:
Disclaimer, I have purchased, and enjoyed FC2, 3 and 4, so I guess you could call me a "fan" of the series, but

I am still not sure what, apart from the (unique) setting this offers over FC.

Is the melee combat good?, is the story compelling?, why should I buy this?, from what I heard it has "something", but that something appears to be difficult to quantify for many, if it's just the setting, will that uniqueness wear thin?

Be interesting to see how the game is viewed a week or two down the line.
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Most reviews that I've read have answered with a resounding no to those first two questions. But if those don't bother you, then the setting might be enough to compel through the Ubi formula.
 
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SlasherJPC

Banned
Good morning my primative screwheads, listen up. Shop Far... shop Far Cry.

Ok that was terrible but we still don't have a OT do we. :(
 
drotahorror

drotahorror

Member
Started game on Expert (thought there was only up to Hard) and doing no minimap. I mean, hudless is basically no minimap there's not much of a difference besides a quest marker.

Game is really cool so far. I think I'm a curse. I bought SFV (first SF I've ever bought) and it's selling below expectations more than likely. This is first Far Cry I've ever bought and it'll likely not sell well.
 
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nOoblet16

Member
Think the one thing I am worried about with this game is that it might lack the cheeky humour of Far Cry 3/ Far Cry 4 (and by extension, most definitely the humou rof Blood Dragon).

Far Cry 4 was hysterical in places, especially if you understood Hindi/Urdu (and a plus if you are familiar with some of Indian pop culture) in which case the radio jockey would make you laugh every now and then with his jokes.
 
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