

Far Cry 2 is powered by the DUNIA Engine (in many languages this means "earth" or "world"), which is compatible with PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The map is approximately 52 square kilometers, which is larger than Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas or Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. Gameplay Propagating fire.įar Cry 2 takes place in a large, open-world, fictional African country which is complete with towns, bodies of water, deserts, and a number of enemy encampments and bases to attack and infiltrate. Players can ally themselves with friendly NPCs who can provide certain gameplay perks. If one of the mercenaries were to die, the game would re-organize the social structure according to that mercenary's death. One of Far Cry 2's much touted elements is its dynamic gameplay every decision the player makes may end up impacting the story. the aforementioned death of a buddy NPC). However, there are multiple endings due to the dynamic elements of the game (e.g. The Jackal is the sole reason civil war consumes the game's African locale, as he deals arms to both sides of the conflict. The player begins the game with one goal: find and assassinate an arms dealer known as The Jackal. They will then give the player a sidearm and carry on. If the player's health reaches zero, and they have recently asked a buddy to be on stand-by while visiting a safe house, then a small cutscene plays of that buddy saving the player character.

Ubisoft has stressed this as one of the many things that contribute to the replayability of Far Cry 2. If they die, they will remain dead, and missions and story from there on out may be drastically different. The other eight characters whom the player did not choose will then appear in other parts of the game. Instead, the player will choose one of nine playable characters. As such, this game has no mutants, no monsters, and no feral abilities such as those found in Far Cry Instincts. Story The game gives players an opportunity to soak up a beautiful sunset.įar Cry 2 is a sequel only in name, and has no ties to the past games, other than the obvious one man army style of gameplay. The game is available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Crytek, developers of the original game, were not involved in the development of Far Cry 2. Although featuring new characters and storylines, Ubisoft marketed Far Cry 2 as the true sequel to Far Cry. It was released on Octoin North America and on Octoin Europe and Australia.

Far Cry 2 is a first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft.
