Impressive at the time of release in 2004, and pushing the Cryengine to its limit, Far Cry set up the franchise's tentpole features (like exploration, upgrades, and biomes) in a solid way, but the clunky gameplay just isn't worth the admittedly interesting story. While it presented a lot of neat ideas, and the basis of what would become the 'Ubisoft open world formula,' it hasn't aged well. Unless you are already a fan, do not bother with Far Cry 1. This is one of my favorite franchises, and I've put several hundred hours into it over the years, so below is a quick recap of what each game offers in terms of story and gameplay, followed by a summary of my thoughts on where you should get started.

Whether it's because of Giancarlo Esposito's (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian) starring role as the villain, El Presidente, or the exceptionally cute wheelchair dog Chorizo, if you're new to this long-running franchise, we've got you covered. With Far Cry 6 landing this October, there are bound to be some newcomers to the series wondering where to get started.

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