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Far Cry Primal |OT| The Land Before Towers
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#sorrynotsorry
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The beast hunter girl unlocks them after 1-2 missions.
#sorrynotsorry
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The two handed club is strictly worse than a fully-upgraded regular club.
Once you can get the damage reduction perks from the Udam guy you can literally just tank them no problem if not playing on expert.
Traps work too if you clear out the other enemies first.
Edit: sorry for the double post. Not sure how to delete using mobile.
Mad Season
Banned
I am getting no sound in this game. sound works in other games.....
(PC)
(PC)
bananafactory
Banned
Performance is pretty good.
On a 980 running 1080/60 and all I turned down was shadows and volumetric fog one notch each. Even have SMAA enabled
On a 980 running 1080/60 and all I turned down was shadows and volumetric fog one notch each. Even have SMAA enabled
Cross posting from PC Performance thread.
Just ran the built in benchmark at 2560x1440 with every setting completely maxed out and got great performance with the Day One patch installed.
Min FPS: 51
Avg FPS: 63
Max FPS: 73
GSYNC smoothed out the small dips from 60 to imperceptible levels.
My hardware is:
5820K @ 4.4Ghz
Titan X @ 1,340Mhz
16GB DDR4
1TB 850 Pro SSD
Windows 10 x64
Game only used a max of 3.3GB VRAM.
I'll play through the actual game for a bit and post updates if need be.
Just ran the built in benchmark at 2560x1440 with every setting completely maxed out and got great performance with the Day One patch installed.
Min FPS: 51
Avg FPS: 63
Max FPS: 73
GSYNC smoothed out the small dips from 60 to imperceptible levels.
My hardware is:
5820K @ 4.4Ghz
Titan X @ 1,340Mhz
16GB DDR4
1TB 850 Pro SSD
Windows 10 x64
Game only used a max of 3.3GB VRAM.
I'll play through the actual game for a bit and post updates if need be.
Plague Doctor
Member
This game went in a cohesive direction and I am really liking it. I think it suffers from the same fate though as AC: Syndicate - where by itself, it's a damn fine game that doesn't get as much credit due to the treadmill of mediocrity of the series it's in.
If they skipped Farcry 4, took their time, and went straight to this, it would have been a genius move. Eh,hindsight being 20/20 and all.
Awesome game so far and I am right at the end and 3 trophies from Platinum.
If they skipped Farcry 4, took their time, and went straight to this, it would have been a genius move. Eh,hindsight being 20/20 and all.
Awesome game so far and I am right at the end and 3 trophies from Platinum.
Golgo 13
The Man With The Golden Dong
That explains it, thanks. Been ignoring her missions because I figured the Shaman would lead me to more beasts (since he makes you the beast master to begin with). Oh well.
the_batman
Banned
in my experience, if you have enough distance to the bear, it seem to run away after getting shot with a fire arrow.
VikasNarula
Member
i remember killing bears with shotgun on face in fc3 :'(
in primal ill be missing lot of things.
Played for 4 hours so far. Here's my impressions.
- Love the art-style and graphics.
- I was worried it'd feel like a copy and paste of assets from FC4 but luckily it doesn't feel like that at all. I think this is due to the excellent placement of assets and design in the world that offers a great sense of place
- Surprised how invested I am into the characters and world already.
- The world feels so alive.
- I find how dense the world feels with busy work off-putting. The world is too big!
This game really needs the Condemned melee system. Both in terms of depth but also hit feedback. When I swing a massive club or jab with a spear it shouldn't feel like I'm hitting them with a pillow.
But yeah really good stuff so far. It hasn't reinvented the wheel for the far cry series but definitely a step in the right direction and its unique world is letting me forgive a lot of the usual Ubisoft trappings.
EDIT: Forgot to mention turning off all the HUD elements is definitely the way to go. It really adds to the games atmosphere. I've got used to firing the bow without a cursor and it adds some nice tension to the combat.
- Love the art-style and graphics.
- I was worried it'd feel like a copy and paste of assets from FC4 but luckily it doesn't feel like that at all. I think this is due to the excellent placement of assets and design in the world that offers a great sense of place
- Surprised how invested I am into the characters and world already.
- The world feels so alive.
- I find how dense the world feels with busy work off-putting. The world is too big!
This game really needs the Condemned melee system. Both in terms of depth but also hit feedback. When I swing a massive club or jab with a spear it shouldn't feel like I'm hitting them with a pillow.
But yeah really good stuff so far. It hasn't reinvented the wheel for the far cry series but definitely a step in the right direction and its unique world is letting me forgive a lot of the usual Ubisoft trappings.
EDIT: Forgot to mention turning off all the HUD elements is definitely the way to go. It really adds to the games atmosphere. I've got used to firing the bow without a cursor and it adds some nice tension to the combat.
Samurai Penguin
Member
Got this today. I wasn't going to get it, as most of the gameplay shown off made it look somewhat boring. But after reading the impressions here, I decided to cave in.
The game is surprisingly good. The game does have a few small flaws, such as uses the same looting/skinning animations as FC 3 and 4, along with the red/blue/green flowers for crafting, but i can over look that, as the gameplay is fun.
I turned my entire HUD off including reticle.It really makes the game immersive and adds alot to the atmosphere.
Sure it makes aiming harder, but that's just fine with me
The game is surprisingly good. The game does have a few small flaws, such as uses the same looting/skinning animations as FC 3 and 4, along with the red/blue/green flowers for crafting, but i can over look that, as the gameplay is fun.
I turned my entire HUD off including reticle.It really makes the game immersive and adds alot to the atmosphere.
Sure it makes aiming harder, but that's just fine with me
Also been playing Primal this morning on PC. So far, no issues here. i get a consistent fps above 50 and its smooth gameplay.
Game looks awesome, and like many other posters i turned off the mini map and a lot of hud set to smart so it hides. its soooo much better. I find that you tend to look more at a minimap than the actual game with the mini map.
Anyways. Really enjoying this so far, and i am glad i waited for the pc release.
Game looks awesome, and like many other posters i turned off the mini map and a lot of hud set to smart so it hides. its soooo much better. I find that you tend to look more at a minimap than the actual game with the mini map.
Anyways. Really enjoying this so far, and i am glad i waited for the pc release.
HundredEyeMonk
Member
PC performance has been fine after I downloaded newest drivers.
1440p, Ultra High, getting 60fps with an occasional dip down to 55-57fps.
980ti/i5-6600k
Game looks and runs great.
1440p, Ultra High, getting 60fps with an occasional dip down to 55-57fps.
980ti/i5-6600k
Game looks and runs great.
Damn, who said that? Couldn't disagree more.
I did see that Jeff from Giant Bomb thinks it's like Blood Dragon but spread thin as a full game. I don't get that impression in the slightest lol
I definitely did. "One big side mission" is exactly how I would describe the game, but I also said that exploration of the world itself here takes center stage over grandiose story missions and that was okay with me.
The decreased focus on main quests is a natural extension of the world taking precedence over the narrative. It's not going to go over well with everyone, as recent Far Cries have been traditionally narrative focused with more memorable and bombastic main story missions.
People still talk about "that Skrillex mission where you burn the weed", but there's nothing like that in Primal. It doesn't go over the top in the same ways, that's what people mean when they say it feels like a bunch of side quests.
HundredEyeMonk
Member
This game is awesome. I just don't understand the hate.
I guess I am not hardcore enough to try to dissect and hate every game that comes out.
It looks and runs better than I thought. Hunting is fun. I thought I would be all about the bow (usually am in games)... nope.
Spear is where it is at. Seriously, Bethesda take note. Bring spears back to Elder Scrolls so my Argonian can once again wield one. And make the combat just like this.
I guess I am not hardcore enough to try to dissect and hate every game that comes out.
It looks and runs better than I thought. Hunting is fun. I thought I would be all about the bow (usually am in games)... nope.
Spear is where it is at. Seriously, Bethesda take note. Bring spears back to Elder Scrolls so my Argonian can once again wield one. And make the combat just like this.
HundredEyeMonk
Member
Just some random screens.
I was walking along a river just exploring a bit.. happened to catch some movement in the water. I'll think twice about swimming.
The light reflection from the wolves eyes at night is incredible.
I chased a boar around with a torch and let him in on fire. He caught the area on fire. Remember kids, only you can prevent forest fires.
Exploring in the early dawn hours.
I was walking along a river just exploring a bit.. happened to catch some movement in the water. I'll think twice about swimming.
The light reflection from the wolves eyes at night is incredible.
I chased a boar around with a torch and let him in on fire. He caught the area on fire. Remember kids, only you can prevent forest fires.
Exploring in the early dawn hours.
cleveridea
Member
I can understand that, it does feel like a long sidemission.
We know AC syndicate underperformed, and now Ubi are fighting a viacom buyout/ They also arent releasing a new AC this year so we know they have fill the gap revenue wise.
It does feel to me like a halfway step between a full scale FC and a DLC spinoff. I found that a lot of the FC3 and 4 missions were annoying and preferred the open world gameplay, so thats ok with me.
Until they introduced regular FC elements like green/red/blue herbs, the cool takedown etc it felt like a totally different game to 3/4 (which IMO is a good thing)
There's been plenty of narrative in the time I've played so far and I really don't see this decreased focus on main quest either. The main story has me drinking bloody concoctions from wolf skulls every so often and chasing after giant fertility goddess statues; it's pretty f*ing memorable.
I wish the crocs weren't stationary in these games. When I first saw one come out of the water and grab a villager in 3, I was terrified anytime I had to get in the water. Then I figured out that they never move and all the tension was gone. Two games later they still don't move, and I don't understand why.
That was introduced in 4. It is a relatively little known fact, though, as the game makes no mention of the option.
Seriously? Wow!
ItsTheNew
I believe any game made before 1997 is "essentially cave man art."
Turn off the looting animations, and you can literally run around the map holding square (or X if you're on the XB1) and loot/scavenge while sprinting.
Plague Doctor
Member
Is there any rumors/ideas for story DLC for this game? Would be interesting if they pushed the timeline up a little to like pre-egyptian.
Hurricane43
Member
Work day over... Game time on PC... Wow plug and play DS4 controller....
Benchmarking time, damn this world looks beautiful...
Benchmarking time, damn this world looks beautiful...
TemplaerDude
Member
Only a couple hours in but I'm definitely loving it so far. I really enjoy sneaking up and dropping an arrow on motherfuckers so this is right up my alley, wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being my new favourite in the series.
Whee I found the rare yaks!
Edit: BTW, if you are having trouble finding the white ones, they are up north. There's a bonfire camp you can liberate that's right next to a yak symbol and you can brave the cold to kill yaks and then go back to the camp before you freeze to death.
Edit: BTW, if you are having trouble finding the white ones, they are up north. There's a bonfire camp you can liberate that's right next to a yak symbol and you can brave the cold to kill yaks and then go back to the camp before you freeze to death.
Karak
Member
I was originally informed this is the full game with no DLC planned whatsoever and no season pass crap.
Damn, I'm actually having a great time with this, didn't expect it at all after I was throughly disappointed by FC4. We'll see when the burnout sets in but for now I've played 2 1/2h pretty much straight which is rare for my gaming habits these days.
Setting is lovely, the graphics are pretty nice as well, audio is very great and overall I feel very immersed for the time being. Sure, things like the clunky melee combat and stuff like the grappling hook (seriously...?) are a bit of a turn-off... but overall I really enjoy the game.
Setting is lovely, the graphics are pretty nice as well, audio is very great and overall I feel very immersed for the time being. Sure, things like the clunky melee combat and stuff like the grappling hook (seriously...?) are a bit of a turn-off... but overall I really enjoy the game.
It's refreshing.
But I'd still pay for DLC that added dinos or blood dragons. Or, imagine an entire Flintstone village...
(I really like Ubisoft's goofy stuff.)
keltickennedy
Member
Played for almost 2 hours last night. Anyone else powering through to get to the point of unlocking all the different takedowns? Once I have those I will actually start exploring and taking my time with the game. You could create some awesome moments in FC3/4 with all the different takedowns and stealth kills.
I will miss the vehicle takedown that was in FC4. Is there an animal to animal takedown? lol.
I will miss the vehicle takedown that was in FC4. Is there an animal to animal takedown? lol.
Freezasaurus
Member
I thought I was gonna finish this up tonight. I take over my first fort (Izila) then a bunch of new missions open up. I'm already at 21 hours, so it seems I've got some time left. Which is good, as I've really been enjoying this one.
N° 2048
Member
I never freeze, just light a club on fire and the meter goes away or does it get worse?
Yes, you can. One of the trophies in the game is actually tied to killing one of your own animals and skinning it (don't worry, even if you skin one of your animals you can revive it from the menu).