It requires a separate launcher. Why? I bought it on Steam. Steam should ban the use of separate launchers. Period.

I'm serious, this is the first game I've quit playing in a long time. This is basically a PSA to not buy Far Cry 7. I have 37~ hours logged on steam. Probably 20 of them are AFK hours because I would get pissed off at how bad the game was, and leave it open while I went to go do housework. Seriously, Far Cry 2, which came out when these peoples' grandparents were the coders made a better more functional game. That had soul. Everything in this game is just anti-fun. The dialogue. The convoluted weapon system. The objective for every mission being 1500m away. The spongey ass soldiers that all have a type and weakness like it's ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Pokemon. ♥♥♥♥ you Ubisoft.

Far Cry 6 is an odd entry in the franchise. It carries the DNA of a Far Cry game—distinct gameplay, that familiar vibe, and an intriguing villain—but it still feels like the black sheep compared to its predecessors like Far Cry 5 or even the iconic Far Cry 3.

I bought the game in May 2023, played for a few hours, and initially enjoyed it. After liberating the first province, though, I found myself losing interest. While I returned to it occasionally, I never played for more than an hour at a time. The combat lacked depth, the story dragged without delivering anything exceptional, and the world, though decent, didn’t blow me away.

The game is split into four chapters, each set in its own district with unique elements:
Chapter 1 (Tutorial): It’s okay but nothing special.
Chapter 2 (Montero): I honestly barely remember it, which says enough.
Chapter 3 (Máximas Matanzas): The weakest chapter, filled with uninteresting characters and a lot of nothing.
Chapter 4 (Finale): This is where Far Cry truly shines again! The story finally delivers the tension and stakes the earlier chapters lacked.


- Weak early chapters: The first three chapters feel weightless. Everything is treated as “fun and amazing,” even when you’re supposedly preparing to overthrow a dictator.
- Weapons: There’s little variety. I stuck to the same loadout—an SMG with fire bullets, the Stranger Things shotgun (from a fun mission), a bow, and a pistol. The health bar mechanic on enemies felt unnecessary and made certain weapons overpowered, particularly the one given during the final mission.
- NPC AI: Both friendly and enemy AI are hilariously bad. NPCs constantly run you over, miss shots, and companions often fail to revive you, making them pretty useless. Stealth approaches aren’t challenging due to the enemies' incompetence.
- Story and characters: While Castillo is an intriguing villain, he’s largely absent for most of the game. Many of the Libertad characters are forgettable. The Máximas Matanzas were just straight upirritating. Side-villains lack impact, with the exception of Sean McKay, whose quest gave a rare and welcome player choice.
- Repetitive side content: Side missions and exploration often feel like busywork rather than engaging gameplay.


+Anton Castillo: Giancarlo Esposito delivers an excellent performance as the dictator. While not quite at Joseph Seed’s level, Castillo is menacing and complex.
+Diego: Castillo’s son is a well-written character, and I found myself invested in his story, rooting for him to join Libertad.
+The world: Yara is a solid setting with enough variety to keep it interesting. The Cuban-inspired aesthetic is well-executed.
+Strong side characters: El Tigre, Juan, and Clara stood out as compelling and well-developed. They helped carry the narrative, especially in the final chapter.
+The finale: The last chapter is excellent. It raises the stakes, brings Castillo into focus, and delivers emotional moments. Characters die, adding much-needed weight to the story and making the ending impactful.
+Vehicles and tools: The planes, wingsuits, and other transport options are classic Far Cry fun, adding to the sense of freedom and chaos.


Far Cry 6 is far from perfect. The story is slow to pick up, and the first three chapters lack the spark the series is known for. However, the final chapter redeems much of the experience, delivering the Far Cry magic we expect. It even flirts with a Just Cause-style over-the-top vibe, which is oddly fitting.

While not an amazing game, it’s an enjoyable way to turn off your brain for a few hours. Just don’t expect it to blow you away.