About The Game
Far Cry is a first-person shooter developed by Crytek and published by Ubisoft in 2004. The game follows Jack Carver, a former special forces operative stranded on a mysterious archipelago where he must rescue a journalist and uncover the secrets of dangerous mercenaries and genetic experiments.
Set on a chain of tropical islands in the Pacific, Far Cry introduced unprecedented open-ended gameplay for its time, allowing players to approach objectives in multiple ways. The game was praised for its stunning visuals, expansive environments, and advanced enemy AI that would flank and communicate with each other.
With its combination of tactical combat, vehicle sections, and a gripping story, Far Cry established itself as a landmark title in the FPS genre and spawned one of gaming's most successful franchises.
