Copy-paste the formula to a new locale
Not that it was in doubt afterFar Cry 4‘s sameness (toFC3), butFar Cryhas been Ubisoft’d, its mechanics ripped and torn from one setting to another in the name of disconnected virtual tourism. Ubisoft polled its fans on the future of the series, as picked up byEurogamer, and the options are just, “Far Cryin…” which I guess is fine, but a little less interesting than, say,Far Cry 2seems to be.
If they go far enough, it could feel fresh. The Spaghetti Western option appeals to me if the tone is right. Peru and Alaska feel like more of the same. A return toFar Cry 4‘s world, which is an option for people whose favorite color is beige and favorite food is toast,reallywould be more of the same.
Then there’s some spit balling, maybe more suited for kooky standalone, downloadable games (aBlood Dragonsequel was one of the options, too) unless Ubisoft wants to be a bit bold: “aFar Crygame where you can fight against or join vampires,” “aMad Max-style post-apocalyptic world,” or “aFar Crygame set in the modern day on aJurassic Park-style island with dinosaurs.”
I wonder if thatMad Maxgame is happening what with Avalanche busying itself onJust Cause 3. The new movie looks weird, almost airbrushed clean like that live-actionSpeed Racer.
Ubisoft polls public on future Far Cry settings[Eurogamer]
