The game is about a man named Jack Carver. Far Cry: description, features and reviews

The game Far Cry, released in 2004, became the progenitor of the whole franchise. The thing is that the adventures of a secret agent named Jack Carver have so captivated gamers around the world that the developers have nothing left but to create a continuation of this wonderful game. In the review, we will introduce you to this first person shooter and tell all about the graphics, gameplay and characters of Far Cry.

Breakthrough in the gaming industry

The first part of the franchise Far Cry was created on the basis of the commercial engine studio Crytek - CryEngine. And this technology has become the world's leading gaming industry. After the release of Far Cry engine brought a fabulous profit company. After all, only a game about a man named Jack Carver supported the entire set of special effects DX 9, which included dynamic lighting and terrain change.

A huge impression on gamers, judging by the responses, produced and character animation, built on the technology of Motion Capture. Game zones, which are truly huge, singled out the project among analogues. Moreover, for the first time when traveling on an extensive map it was not necessary to load. As the reviews say, the graphics of the game stood out among other projects with its beauty, and the dynamic sound imparted an atmospheric adventure, in which Jack Carver participated. Dungeon Siege - the leading RPG of those years - was kicked off her pedestal, and Far Cry for a long time took the lead in all ratings.

A few more game features

In addition to all the benefits of graphics and animation, an enormous impression on the gaming community has been made by artificial intelligence that guides opponents. In Far Cry, enemies can use shelters and act together, hide or attack, starting from the situation. As gamers say, more than once per game you will be surprised by unexpectedly arrived reinforcements.

As for the passage itself, the linearity of the plot is more than compensated by the variety of options for performing missions. In this game, you can both go into a frontal attack, destroying everything in its path, and try to pass the task secretly. In addition, along with the usual elements of the game in the style of Action in Far Cry is the opportunity to take advantage of various modes of transport, which will not leave indifferent any lover of this genre.

The plot of the game

Adventures in Far Cry will take you to 2020. A former spetsnaz fighter named Jack Carver long ago left the business and got a small transport company. One day he is hired by a journalist Valery Konstantin, so that the sailor will take her to a mysterious island, lost on the supposedly uninhabited archipelago. But as soon as the boat approaches the shore, it will be attacked by unknown mercenaries. After the battle, the protagonist will see that the journalist has disappeared, and he will have nothing else to do but go on her quest.

In the process of playing our protagonist there will be a lot of exciting adventures. He will not only find the missing girl, but also save the world from total destruction, as well as learn about secret research in the field of genetic engineering. But it will not be easy to do this, because at every step it is waiting for obstacles. The island is filled with professional killers, thirsty for his blood. Excellent armed mercenaries are not the only ones with whom Jack Carver will come into opposition. Far Cry will give an opportunity to fight with another kind of opponents - mutants, which will be discussed a little later. Next, you will learn about the minor characters, without which the plot of the game would not have been completed.

No time for romance

The first person with whom you will get acquainted with the passing of the game is Valeri Konstantin, our employer who introduced herself as a photojournalist for the magazine Exotic Travel. She needs to go to the island in order to take a picture of some ruins of the Second World War. By the way, this girl looks too suspicious for a journalist. In it completely there is no romanticism, the seriousness of the professional is felt. And these doubts are not vain. During the game, the protagonist will find out that Constantine is a secret agent of the CIA. If you think that in Far Cry you are waiting for a romantic story, then you have to disappoint. Jack Carver and Veel will often communicate during the game, but their relationship can not be called romantic. After all, professionals are not up to love, when the world is in danger.

My friend is my enemy

Garlan Doyle is another friendly character that Jack will meet on the island. This CIA agent works undercover and impersonates one of the scientists. The main liaison on the island knows a lot, but does not give Carver all the details at once. And for such silence there is one main reason - Doyle wants to take over the technology of controlling mutants. This desire leads to the fact that Jack will have to kill Garlan.

Antagonist

The main opponent of Jack will be Krieger, a world-famous scientist who disappeared a few years ago under strange circumstances. At that time he was accused of some controversial scientific experiments. And, as it turned out, not in vain. This genius of science created on the island a secret laboratory in which experiments were conducted on people. The main opponent of the hero dreamed of capturing and subjugating the whole world with the help of the mutants he created - the Trigens. In the end, a mad scientist will apply the serum with mutagens on himself. This will make him a super-being with unique abilities. But there is no enemy that will not be defeated by Jack Carver.

FarCry: ways to move around the map

Since the location of this game is quite extensive, the journey from one point of destination to the other will take a very long time. All kinds of transport will help to speed up this process. Here you can ride a light and fast "Buggy" or a powerful and armored jeep HMMV. In addition, at your service there are inflatable boats that will help you to travel on the sea and river surface of the island. But the most unique transport of the game is a hang glider, which will allow you to fly. But keep in mind that you will not be able to attack from this device, so it's better not to land near enemies.

Tropical hell

Saving the world is not the safest measure. So be prepared for the fact that in any part of the island your hero will be attacked by various enemies. Every counter creature or person is unlikely to rush to you with open arms. Most likely, meeting with them will result in a serious battle, from which only one will survive. And it's better to try to get those survivors to be Jack Carter. Crowds of mercenaries led by their commander - Colonel Richard Crowe - will open a real hunt for your hero. Do not lag behind them and the scientific staff, who will also interfere with saving the world. In addition, this island is teeming with mutants. And if at the beginning of the game these characters are rather weak, and to kill them is not difficult, then by the end of the mission you will encounter instances that can use small arms and explosives, and also become invisible.

Impressive arsenal

A huge number and variety of opponents gives reason to hope for a wide range of weapons, which will kill the enemies of Jack Carver. "Far Cry" more than justifies these expectations. Here you can arm yourself with an ordinary adjustable wrench, as well as a killer sniper rifle. In addition, you can increase the accuracy of firearms if you use the sight when shooting. Your faithful allies will be:

• Machete.
• Adjustable wrench.
• Large-caliber pistol "Falcon Jungle", which has a removable silencer.
• Killer shotgun Jack Hammer.
• Rapid-action rifle P90 SMG.
• Rifle with a silencer P90.
• M4 carbine.
• Rifle with a rocket launcher AG36.
• Sniper rifle AW50.
• The manual machine gun M249 SAW MG.

In addition, you can always use light-noise, explosive or smoke grenades. The only drawback is that you can take with you no more than four weapons at a time.

Useful subjects

To facilitate the passage of missions, a few excellent gadgets have been added to the player's inventory. First of all, it's a standard flashlight, and also a walkie-talkie, through which Jack talks with Valerie and Doyle. Binoculars deserve a special mention. After all, this gadget can not only approximate objects, but with its help you can scan the terrain and highlight all the enemies, and also overhear their conversations. Moreover, the thermal sensor and night vision device built into the binoculars will not only help you out in difficult situations.

In Far Cry, the players sing out another valuable object, which has no analogues in any other game - these are night vision glasses Cry-vision. This amazing gadget comes with several unique features. For example, with their help you can see even in a completely unlit room. In addition, the glasses allow you to highlight enemies with a special color. And, finally, they will give an opportunity to see invisible opponents. The only drawback of Cry-vision is their small energy reserve, which is restored gradually. But you can charge glasses instantly, if you take the same from the corpse of any elite mercenary.