Far Cry 3 is a tropical paradise holding dark secrets. You and your friends venture to a remote island for a vacation. Your only focus is having a good time with your friends, but soon that will all change. Suddenly your friends and two brothers are kidnapped by a band of slave trading pirates on the island. After escaping from a prison camp deep in the jungle, you will meet up with some local natives that will help you rescue your friends and family.
Jason Brody
The gamer is placed in the hands of Jason Brody, the main character. This game is a First Person Shooter so you never see Brody running around, only the jungle from his point of view. Exploring is a must in Far Cry 3. One by one you must find and save your friends before they are sold or killed. You will travel across the island killing pirates, hunting animals, gathering plants for medicine, and rescuing your friends. Slowly take back control of the island by destroying enemy outposts and activating radio towers to reveal more of the map. You can learn more about the island to help you defeat the bad guys or simply enjoy the scenery and have some fun hang gliding, driving jet skis or participating in a variety of other activities.
Hang Gliding is a quick way to get across the island
You dictate how the story unfolds. There are many different strategies to approaching missions. When raiding a camp, you can run in and start shooting or take the stealthy approach by staying on the outskirts of camp and taking the bad guys out one by one. This immediately adds a high replay value to the game. It's fun to replay certain moments in the game and try a different approach. My favorite way to take out enemies is from above. Use a zip line or hang glider to come flying into camp, eject at just the right moment and attack before the pirates have a chance to react.
(Above) The intro to the story mode
Single player mode takes place over two islands. One of the islands is ruled by a psychotic slave trader that you meet at the beginning of the story mode and the other is run by a ruthless drug lord. There is also Co-Op mode where 2-4 players can take on a series of challenges together as well as Multiplayer mode where you can battle against other gamers online. Co-Op mode is fun for a bit but most of the challenges are simply taking out wave after wave of enemies or blowing up bridges etc. Multiplayer adds nothing new to the gaming front. It's fun if you love Far Cry 3 and are into online gaming, but it's nothing special. All the online modes will feel pretty familiar if you've ever played Call of Duty or any other shooter. Far Cry 3 is a great game. It doesn't take long to finish the campaign but there is a major downside to breezing through it. The developers have designed the game in a way that encourages and almost forces you to explore the world they've created, and why wouldn't you. The landscape is beautiful and there are miles of jungle to explore. Spend more time exploring the jungle and developing skills to help you defeat the enemy. It will keep you busy and entertained for hours. The more time you spend with Far Cry 3, the more you'll fall in love with the island and the craziness it holds in store for you.
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