Far Cry 2 Sells A Million


By: Sam Leitch
Published: Thursday 13 Nov 2008 11:29 PM
 

Ubisoft seem to be going from hit to hit these last few years. Far Cry 2 is their latest bread winner, selling more than a million copies worldwide since it was first released three weeks ago. Not bad at all, especially considering the amount of A-grade competition launching in the same period, as well as all that recession jazz. NZ Gamer quite liked Far Cry 2 and gave the game a respectable 8.9 in our review.

Corporate guff:

"The holiday quarter is off to a solid start with the successful launch of Far Cry 2,” said Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer at Ubisoft. "The game is well on track to achieve our expectations for the year."

The unique game play of Far Cry 2 has impressed players around the globe, offering a true open world environment that allows gamers to create their very own individual game experience. Built upon the acclaimed Dunia engine, they are offered a lush visual landscape, where they can live a realistic 24-hour day to night cycle in the beautiful African savannah.




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The Oreo
On Thursday 13 Nov 2008 11:55 PM Posted by The Oreo NZGamer.com VIP
Now if only they had made the story mode compelling enough to warrant playing...

The map maker still manages to boggle me though.
 
 
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Genocide
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 12:15 AM Posted by Genocide NZGamer.com VIP
Story mode = long, boring, and glitched. Mutliplayer = laggy, old, and glitched. Disappointment of the year?
 
 
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The Oreo
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 12:42 AM Posted by The Oreo NZGamer.com VIP
14 November 2008, 12:15 AM Reply to Genocide
Story mode = long, boring, and glitched. Mutliplayer = laggy, old, and glitched. Disappointment of the year?
I don't lag so much on multiplayer, but the modes are boring, and the multiplayer (unless its on your own maps with your own friends) really doesn't have any oomph..

The story is kinda suck though. Im like, 30 percent through and sincerely don't feel like playing it in the slightest. If it wasn't for the map editor I'd trade the bastard in.
 
 
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alienhominid
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 8:59 AM Posted by alienhominid NZGamer.com VIP
wow that was fast
 
 
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itachi
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 10:56 AM Posted by itachi NZGamer.com VIP
Yeah, agree with Genocide there - was expecting much better.
 
 
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KravenMore
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 10:59 AM Posted by KravenMore NZGamer.com VIP
Hmm, it does look good though, and the fire is done really well... I'm not really prepared to pay full price for it though, should come down nearer to Christmas tho :)
gotta love the 'crap economy' sales at the moment!
 
 
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Mriceguy
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 2:23 PM Posted by Mriceguy
I still want to get this one...
 
 
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mattfluffit
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 5:04 PM Posted by mattfluffit
Does this game even have a story line? seems like a waste of space if you ask me
 
 
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Grunt of God
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 6:57 PM Posted by Grunt of God NZGamer.com VIP
Aww, and everyone was saying how great it was!
 
 
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Gazza22
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 7:36 PM Posted by Gazza22 NZGamer.com VIP
Please dont tell me those glitches are true.
 
 
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Anthony
On Friday 14 Nov 2008 7:51 PM Posted by Anthony NZGamer.com VIP
At least you can burn sh*t...
 
 
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cute_maori
On Saturday 15 Nov 2008 2:32 PM Posted by cute_maori
What! Not even. OMG!
 
 
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Stark97
On Sunday 16 Nov 2008 9:57 AM Posted by Stark97 NZGamer.com VIP
Wow, yeah not much going on in far cry 2. Big open spaces, with minimal badguys, awesome graphics, does not equal fun times :)
 
 
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elchipanebre
On Sunday 16 Nov 2008 5:04 PM Posted by elchipanebre
I thought thes couldnt top the first game... i was wrong
 
 
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howzit
On Monday 17 Nov 2008 10:21 AM Posted by howzit NZGamer.com VIP
This game is awesome. Screw you guys.
 
 
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tiamat1990
On Monday 17 Nov 2008 12:20 PM Posted by tiamat1990 NZGamer.com VIP
This game seriously was under the radar for me. I only heard about it like last month.
 
 
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Bunnny
On Tuesday 18 Nov 2008 6:58 PM Posted by Bunnny NZGamer.com VIP
I disliked far cry so, I wouldn't be interested in this anyway. Doesn't bother me that its a flop
 
 
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