[ALL] Far Cry 3

[IamMedellin]

that fuking topic was buried

Mods' Merge um!!

 

[Twigg4075]

The four player co-op looks awesome. STRIKE Team unite!

I want to know what the PS3 exclusive content is going to be. If it's just a few weapons I don't give a fuck.

 

[Swarley]

The four player co-op looks awesome. STRIKE Team unite!

I want to know what the PS3 exclusive content is going to be. If it's just a few weapons I don't give a fuck.

This game looks like it'll be a lot of fun, both single player and of course the co-op.

 

[IamMedellin]

IGN is telling ppl the co-op sux

IGN is telling ppl the co-op sux

E3 2012: Failing to Cooperate in Far Cry 3
Some things are best done alone

Imagine a lush, dense, layered jungle, one full of possibilities, options and secrets. Imagine a cast of characters that spring to life under pressure, the friction of their personalities sparking wild, ferocious chemistry that requires scripted moments in an open world. Imagine gameplay that requires choice and strategic thinking to overcome odds that are often overwhelming, where you wish you had help to achieve your task.

Now keep dreaming, because Far Cry 3’s cooperative mode is none of those things. While an argument could be made that the game’s single player ambitions check off a number of those ideas, its counterpart is wholly lacking not only in engaging design but anything remotely compelling. It detracts from the overall product and, as it currently exists, could be considered a strong reason not to buy the game.

Ubisoft’s alternative to the Jason/Vaas dynamic in the single player mode places four distinct (albeit stereotypical) characters in a jungle, presumably with the intent of twisting them around just as the main game’s storyline seems poised to do. That in and of itself is no problem, as it’s one of the key notions - and mysteries - that intrigues us about Far Cry 3 as a whole. But everything surrounding it fails to do anything, not only as a cooperative endeavor, but as a shooter in general.

Ostensibly four players would team up to face challenges too great for any one person (or two or three) to overcome. Curiously that doesn’t seem to be the case with FC3. After choosing a basic layout of weaponry, four players are given mundane tasks like carrying bombs to destroy a bridge or fixing a train to progress to their next team-oriented goal. Naturally there are those who don’t want these things done, who attack one after the next to attempt to thwart you and your friends.

But take that “one after the next” statement almost to its literal meaning. The threat your opposition poses here is almost nonexistent, to the point where one player shouldn’t have much of a problem doing everything necessary. Furthermore it’s tough to imagine that even a steep increase in difficulty would even things out. Even if it did, the modes objectives are so mundane it wouldn’t matter. There is no coordination required here. There is no variety. All players are tasked with doing the same things at the same time - fix this, bomb that, kill those guys over there - and the lack of necessary diversification or specialization is truly alarming.

Far Cry 3 has a lot left to prove as an overall product. Its single player element has yet to fully reveal itself as an open world shooter, but it’s easy to see how those ideas can weave their way into the more scripted segments we’ve seen so far. The cooperative multiplayer is something else entirely. Though admittedly only a taste of the complete product, the demo we played was so underwhelming and completely lacking in quality that it’s hard to see how anything redeeming could result with a mere three months of development left.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/05/failing-to-cooperate-in-far-cry-3


:troy:

 

[Swarley]

Far Cry 3 delayed to 11/29.

Far Cry 3 has been delayed to create "best possible gameplay experience." It's now expected in NA on Nov. 29 and Europe on December 4.

 

[Twigg4075]

Far Cry 3 delayed to 11/29.

That seems so weird. After Black Friday you say? That's going to hurt sales.

 

[Twigg4075]

Far Cry 3 delayed to 11/29.

This article says it's the other way around. November 29th in Europe, December 4th in NA.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/25/far-cry-3-delayed-to-dec-4-in-us-nov-29-in-europe-elsewhere/

 

[Swarley]

This article says it's the other way around. November 29th in Europe, December 4th in NA.
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/25/far-cry-3-delayed-to-dec-4-in-us-nov-29-in-europe-elsewhere/

Looks like that one's correct. IGN says that as well...

Ubisoft announced today that Far Cry 3 has been delayed. While the game was originally announced for early September, it will now be headed to the UK on November 29th and the United States on December 4th.

 

[PepperNY]

Is Far Cry 2 worth a play through? I downloaded it on my ps3 since it was free for Plus members.

 

[Swarley]

Is Far Cry 2 worth a play through? I downloaded it on my ps3 since it was free for Plus members.

Absolutely.

 

[Twigg4075]

Is Far Cry 2 worth a play through? I downloaded it on my ps3 since it was free for Plus members.

Yes, I loved playing through it. It's basically an open world FPS.

 

[Swarley]

Syco Collectibles is banking on Far Cry 3's crazy antagonist Vaas Montenegro to become a fixture on gamers' shelves. This six-inch PVC figurine is due out in October (two month's before the game's December 4 ship date), and is priced at $39.99.

 

[IamMedellin]

If you buy it...make sure to take a pik n post it here http://www.virtualsportsnetwork.com...llectors-editions-and-other-nerdy-gaming-shit

:yep:

 

[Twigg4075]

$40? LOL.

Apparently Ubisoft thinks they have a Nathan Drake level character on their hands.

 

[IamMedellin]

 

[Twigg4075]

I know the co-op got panned at E3 but I think it looks fun as hell. The game looks awfully purdy too.

Does anyone else think the old guy in the blue shirt resembles Sully?

 

[JayDizzle]

I know the co-op got panned at E3 but I think it looks fun as hell. The game looks awfully purdy too.

Does anyone else think the old guy in the blue shirt resembles Sully?

Not Sully so much as...

...Cliff Clavin from Cheers.

 

[Swarley]

STRIKE Team, baby!!!

 

[JayDizzle]

If it's longer than the Co-Op for Syndicate, I'm down (I'm getting it anyway but...).

If the first 'Finish the First Level on Co-Op' Trophy/Cheevo isn't named, "I'm on a Boat," I'm going to be disappointed.

 

[Twigg4075]

I would imagine Med and Swarley want to get this for Xbox. But is Med even going to get it or is he just pumping it up and will wait until it's $15 or try to rent it from Gamefly. I know Bomber isn't getting it. Obviously Jay is getting it so maybe we would go PS3? That way we will at least have a solid three and maybe four if Med does get it. He can just not be an Xbox fanboy for once.