The Far Cry franchise is one of Ubisoft’s most popular game series, known for its sandbox world and FPS gameplay. More recently, the franchise has been pairing a protagonist in an unfamiliar setting with memorable (occasionally over-the-top) antagonists — and that’s the Far Cry formula.
That said, some titles in the Far Cry series will inevitably be better than others. While there’s plenty of fun to be had in all of the games, some are a far cry from being great. For this tier list, rankings will be based on each game’s narrative and gameplay — primarily, gunplay and survival elements.
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Far Cry 3 – Far Cry 3 is the most popular title in the series, partly because it was the first to introduce an unhinged antagonist: Vaas Montenegro. Vaas is arguably the driving force in the game’s narrative as he constantly torments protagonist, Jason Brody, and his friends. Also, his iconic monologue on insanity is remembered to this day. However, what makes the game even more enjoyable is the gorgeous setting of the Rook Islands, peppered with points of interest from huge enemy outposts to beautiful tropical landmarks teeming with local wildlife.
Far Cry 4 – Far Cry 4 took note of what players loved in Far Cry 3 and elevated it. Ubisoft introduced a new antagonist: Pagan Min, the violent, self-proclaimed ruler of the nation of Kyrat. What makes Far Cry 4 interesting, however, is the fact that Pagan Min isn’t necessarily working against the protagonist, Ajay Ghale. In fact, he assists the player on multiple occasions, acting almost like a twisted uncle, which makes for a more interesting narrative. As for the map of Kyrat, it’s a step up from Far Cry 3, both
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