Far Cry: Primal
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About Far Cry: Primal
Ubisoft Montreal released Far Cry Primal in February 2016 as a distinct entry in their popular shooter franchise. This title drops players into the prehistoric land of Oros during the Paleolithic era. You take on the role of Takkar, a lone hunter who must survive after his tribe is slaughtered by invaders. The game runs on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. It offers a single-player campaign that swaps modern firearms for stone weapons, bows, and spears. The core hook involves taming wild beasts to fight alongside you while you explore a vibrant open world filled with hostile tribes and massive predators.
Gameplay
Your daily loop focuses on hunting for food and gathering resources to craft better gear. You scavenge bones from slain animals to build tools and weapons that feel heavy and primitive. Combat relies on stealth, archery, and melee attacks rather than explosives or guns. A key mechanic lets you tame local wildlife like wolves, sabertooth tigers, and bears to act as companions in battle or for transport. You can also set traps and use fire to control the battlefield. Sessions often involve tracking specific prey through dense forests before engaging rival tribesmen who guard their territories. The controls feel responsive, emphasizing agility and resource management over aim-based shooting mechanics.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows a mixed reception from players and critics alike. Metacritic holds a 74 out of 100 score while IGDB lists it at 73.9 based on 465 ratings. Community vibes lean heavily toward story-driven content with competitive and cooperative modes receiving minimal support. The average completion rate suggests many players drop off before finishing the main campaign. Current pricing reflects a deep discount, sitting at $2.89 on Gamesplanet which is also the historical low. Achievement tracking reveals a low engagement level for completionists. Only 55 achievements exist with an average unlock rate of just 7.9%. The rarest trophy titled "TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN (2ND CHANCE)" has been unlocked by only 0.20% of players.
PlayPile's Take
This game works best for people who want a relaxed open world experience without the pressure of modern warfare. The low price point of $2.89 makes it an easy purchase if you have time to spare. However, the achievement system is unforgiving with most players failing to unlock the rarest content. You will not find many competitive multiplayer modes here since the focus remains strictly on single-player survival. Take your time exploring Oros if you enjoy seeing how the taming system functions in practice. The game ends when the credits roll but offers little incentive to restart or hunt for 100% completion given the current unlock statistics.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
73.9
RAWG Rating
3.6
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