Ubisoft even parodies the need to just "do" by including an alternate ending right at the outset of the game . By simply not doing anything when the game finally lets you have control of your character, Ajay finds a quick resolution, spoils a major plot point, and it is all that much more believable...

Does everything great that Far Cry 3 did; Hurk is hilarious; Kyrat is beautiful on the PS4; No shortage of content; Open world cooperative play

Fails to innovate much beyond its predecessor; Lack of narrative motivation; Co-op is neutered and limited; Unimaginative human AI

Far Cry 4 certainly has a big pair of boots to fill, especially moving into the PS4/XB1 era. And truth be told, it is at first glance just more of the same, just with a new setting and a new story.

Far Cry 4 has learned a lot from its predecessor, taking the solid gameplay, exploration, and villainy to a new location: the battle-ridden Kyrat, where Ajay Ghale has returned home to scatter his mother's ashes and fulfil her dying wish.

A wonderful open world playground to explore alone or co-operatively; Pagan Min is a superb villain in an enjoyable story; Verticality of the world changes the gameplay for the better; Visuals are often sublime; Tons to do and collect; with a map editor to add more longevity

Some glitches and pop-in; as well as poor checkpointing and difficulty spikes; Multiplayer isn't anything special; It's a little bit too familiar for Far Cry 3 players

The quantity of collectibles and side objectives in Kyrat almost brims over the capacity for an open world (which is saying a lot). With the welcome auto-drive feature and the addition of new intuitive controls for grappling and rappelling, exploring every inch and cranny of the craggy woodlands is...

Gorgeous open world of Kyrat; Solid shooting and sneaking mechanics; Fantastic cooperative experience; Ridiculous amount of activities; Auto-drive and new climbing mechanics; Riding elephants

Kyrat culture feels too convenient; Iterative "Ubisoft" design; Tags

The Far Cry series has long been an eclectic one. The series started off as a fairly basic first person shooter, but began to morph into something else in and of itself. By the time the third Far Cry rolled around, the series had turned into an immensely entertaining joy that many considered one of...

Weapon variety is immense; Tons of side missions to get lost in; Unpredictable gameplay is in full force; Co-op works well; Pagin Min is yet another joyful villain created by Ubisoft

Story is underwhelming; Competitive multiplayer seems tacked on

Far Cry 4 is more of what made Far Cry 3 a great game, and that's OK. So long as Ubisoft doesn't get too comfortable here. The franchise probably needs an engine upgrade for the next iteration as some aspects of the game feel a little antiquated.

I've spent the last minute tagging everyone in the outpost. I've scouted out the alarms, I've found a tiger trapped in a cage. I've got a full complement of arrows -- fire, explosive and the regular pointy kind -- and I'm all set to stealthily dismantle the outpost.

This game caused me to have a horrible accident and miss the day at work.

freaking elephants; freaking tigers

will cause sick leave; paid dlc

Far Cry 4 is a stunning iteration in the series that manages to bring forth great gameplay, superb visuals, and a pretty good story with a fabulous villain. While the competitive multiplayer may not feel all that great and there are some lackluster story missions, overall you'll have a great time...

Huge open world; Absolutely gorgeous visuals; Entertaining side quests; Plenty of activities

Some story missions are tedious; Competitive multiplayer isn't that entertaining; Not enough screen time for Pagan Min

It's hard to believe that the Far Cry series started ten years ago with a tropical island and a story about mutants. As a series, it's travelled a long way since then, from the more serious overto

Fantastic characterisation; Visually incredible; Will make you feel guilty; and thus care; like no other game

Open-world exploration could be more enticing; Missed co-op opportunity; Map revealing towers are getting old now