Far Cry 5 Review

Far Cry 5 is a great game brought down a bit by its predecessors. For years, the Far Cry series was known for each release being vastly different from the previous entry. However, since Ubisoft struck gold with Far Cry 3, subsequent games have followed the exact same formula.

Has Ubisoft made enough gameplay changes to keep things fresh and interesting? Far Cry 5 is fun and comfortable to play, but things are beginning to feel a bit stale in many respects.

Characters

At this point in the Far Cry series, there seems to be a déjà vu effect in place. You expect there to be an unnerving antagonist who has few moments to truly shine, but leaves an impact on the player when they do. Far Cry 5 attempts to replicate this success with the character of Joseph Seed.

Previous iconic antagonists Vaas and Pagan Min are tough acts to follow. Joseph Seed simply fails to bring memorable energy to the game. This in no way means that he isn’t a good character, though. The few scenes featuring Seed are really good and underlined with a sense of chilling tension. He just isn’t featured enough.

The duties of the antagonist are passed off to other members of the Seed family. From the quiet rage of the violent Jacob Seed, to the smiling, unsettling actions of John Seed, and finally to the pleasant creepiness of the mysterious Faith Seed, there are plenty of characters within the game that are able to bring Far Cry 5 to the level of previous villains. Each has their standout moments of plot and set pieces to keep you invested in the game.

Story

The story itself is interesting enough. It chronicles the efforts of a rookie deputy to liberate the county of Hope, Montana from a vicious doomsday cult.

This initial plot is bolstered by varied and colorful supporting characters. Such characters include a preacher clad in a bulletproof vest at all times, the quiet leader of a desperate resistance hidden in the mountains of Montana, and various deputies relying on the rookie to help them bring an end to the dangerous Seed family.