Gamesplanet Review Round Up: Far Cry 5
Visit Hope County Montana in the latest open world action shooter Far Cry 5 which is now available to purchase. See what the critics think about the game on PC in our review round up.
My gun has beaten gravity!
The wait is finally over and the epic open world action game Far Cry 5 has finally arrived! The latest entry in the Far Cry series takes us to Hope County Montana in search of the Eden's Gate Doomsday Cult led by Joseph Seed and his family. You'll play as a newly appointed Deputy who is tasked with bringing the Seed Family to justice. Expect all kinds of crazy mayhem as you explore the massive open world. Travel Hope County to discover rich wildlife, outposts and plenty of things to blow up. Meet new characters and team up with Guns for Hire/Fangs for Hire to help you get the drop on foes with various methods for tackling missions in the single player game, or team up with a friend in 2 player co-op. There's also the Far Cry Arcade to enjoy which offers bite-sized adventures that can be played online or offline, it'll also allow you to make your own levels to share with the community.
To find out more about the game, you can take a look at our dedicated article for everything you need to know about Far Cry 5.
Let's dive into the critic scores to see how this latest Open World Action FPS is doing among the gaming sites! Open Critic currently lists the game at a Strong 83 rating, based on 72 scored reviews.
Coming in hot!
Critics on Far Cry 5
"Far Cry 5 offers a fun, vivid take on rural Americana, but doesn't dig into the questions its setting raises."
– Hayden Dingman, PCWorld (4.5/5)
"With smart changes to exploration, discovery, and progression, Far Cry 5 makes engaging and experimenting with its gorgeous open world more exciting than ever."
– Edmond Tran, GameSpot (9/10)
"Its failures prevent Far Cry 5 from being a classic, but its successes mean it has plenty to keep you embroiled in its reactive world."
– John Robertson, PCGamesN (8/10)
"If you're wondering whether bringing the madness to our doorstep, making the entire campaign co-op and including an impressive toolbox to create new levels and missions while still retaining that visceral gunplay the series is known for keeps Far Cry 5 fresh and worth playing on Day One, my answer is: yes, absolutely."
– Kai Powell, Wccftech (9.1/10)
"Far Cry 5's story is a real let-down, but the action still makes for a solid co-op experience."
– Jeff Gerstmann, Giant Bomb (3/5)