Far Cry 7 Needs to Spotlight Its Main Antagonist Better

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The Far Cry series is most commonly known for its memorable antagonists. They’re often written to be the protagonist’s driving force as they urge the player to go against them. The methods differ based on the antagonist and their personality, but the goal is always the same: push the player to act.

However, recent Far Cry titles have been falling short of the strong antagonist trope. This, paired with other hiccups, has likely contributed to the series’ decline. If Ubisoft intends to release a new entry to the franchise, it’s well worth revisiting the formula for its antagonists and seeing what might have gone wrong in the most recent titles.

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Make no mistake, Joseph Seed is a good villain. Unlike his predecessors in Far Cry 3 and 4, he’s far more composed — chillingly so. He barely bats an eye at the sight of carnage and remains calm even in the most chaotic circumstances. He also plays the part of a charismatic cult leader very well, but he’s also shown that he’s not afraid to resort to violence should the need arise. All in all, Joseph Seed had all the setup needed to be an excellent Far Cry villain, but he wasn’t.

This is because Far Cry 5 puts focus on not one antagonist, but four. Before the player can reach Joseph — the supposed “big bad” of Eden’s Gate — they had to take down his siblings first. Jacob, John, and Faith Seed are compelling characters, but they tend to overshadow Joseph as a villain in Far Cry 5. This is especially the case since the player gets to learn more about them throughout the game rather than the supposed main antagonist.

As the player roams across the main regions of Far Cry 5’s Hope County, it’s not Joseph that reaches out to them, but one of the