Far Cry has been one of the greatest action-adventure first-person shooters in gaming history since their original launch of the first game in 2004. The series has been known to have some of the best game entries such as Far Cry 3 which happened to win BAFTA in 2013. Before this release, the series, unfortunately, had taken a more awkward turn with 4 and 5 being split in the community. Some might even argue that Far Cry 5 felt it took the series in a different direction. However, Far Cry 6 has been nothing short of excellent, and actually feels like what Far Cry should be. The game is on par with Far Cry 3 and is one of the best games to release in 2021. The game can be bought on all platforms for 59.99 USD aside from the Nintendo Switch.

A Classic Far Cry Tale

Far Cry 6 brings back a classic tale that feels just right for the series. The story follows Dani Rojas, a previous guerilla that grew up in a war-torn Yara (a fictional island in Cuba), and has found his or herself joining Libertad to take down Anton. Libertad is a group of rebel guerillas and people who want to take down Anton and free Yara from his dictatorship. Dani has experienced the cruelty firsthand and originally wants to flee the island until she stumbles upon something greater.

Playing this game feels as if I jumped back to how Far Cry used to be. Finding a strong main character trying to liberate the people of a dejected island. Yara is filled with strongholds and checkpoints to free from the regime that has subjugated the people to torture and brutality. The story feels incredibly authentic to the series with very strong cultural aspects.

A Visually Immersive and Classic Experience

Far Cry 6 has the largest map in the series so far, with stunning graphics and a captivating environment. The developers did a great job in submerging players in what feels like a real Cuban Island. The characters of the game are very distinctive in personality, and each town feels culture-packed and original. I often found myself absorbing every detail and every area of the game.

In addition to the beauty, the map is massive and filled with tons of content, materials, collectibles, and items. Massive does not even begin to describe the amount of travel and substance that Yara has hidden and in plain view. I would explore for hours, and find myself invested in side quests, finding gear, or even just taking our Anton Castillo’s thugs for the hell of it. Many abandoned buildings are filled with materials for modifying guns, gear, and cars. Wild Horses run amuck in the hills waiting for players to capture and ride in style. Buddies lie in wait for discovery in quests to assist Dani in their battles and for even just pets and adoration. While some things are new to the franchise, the atmosphere and ruins that you stumble upon feel like you’re back freeing the people in Far Cry 3 and 4 all over again. To top the nostalgia off, they brought back hunting areas which is a traditional far cry stamp.

Far Cry 6 was a great entry to the series, and, honestly, it is what the franchise needed after the last two releases. Though the game can be buggy and has some issues with game design, the story and overall gameplay are refreshing. This game was some of the most fun I have had since 3 and I can’t get enough of the exploration and side quests. Far Cry has never been better to play and I recommend it for every FPS Action Adventure lovers out there.

DVS Score: 8/10