Far Cry Review

Far Cry Review - Introduction

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Tired of waiting for high profile sequels like Half Life 2 and Doom 3? Need something to justify the purchase of that shiny new video card? Well wait no more, German developer Crytek has brought us Far Cry, a next generation title you shouldn't overlook. Easily the best looking game on any platform to date, Far Cry has plenty to offer in terms of graphics and gameplay. This one is easy to recommend.

Title:	Far Cry
Distributor:	Ubi Soft
Sugg. Retail:	$39.99 USD
Supported OS:	Windows 98SE/2000/XP
Minimum Specs:	1GHz Processor 256 MB RAM 64 MB DirectX® 9.0b-compatible graphics card 4x DVD-ROM 4GB Free Space

When you install and play Far Cry the first thing you'll notice is how absolutely beautiful this game is. Lush green undergrowth sways in the breeze, water sparkles and shimmers as it reflects the landscape, everywhere is a vibrant interplay of light and shadow.

The game boasts a draw distance of 1.2 km, and takes place on a number of small tropical islands. This setup allows you to see the entirety of whatever level you are on. At any time you can use a pair of binoculars with various zoom settings to examine your surroundings. Being able to see massive outdoor environments like this is not only visually impressive, it also adds realism to the experience.

As you play through the game you'll notice small visual details that give the game a polished feel and help draw you further into the experience. As you walk through the jungle, light filtering through the leaves overhead will run along the length of your gun. When not looking through the scope of your rifle, the lens will shine with a tiny distorted reflection of the scenery in front of you. Small touches like this add to the overall "wow" factor of the game.

You will need a high end DirectX9 compatible card to truly appreciate all this game offers, but you will be glad of the investment.

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