
At the very least, a focus on the beautiful wildlife that recent Far Cry entries boast would be a wonderful showcase for the series’ graphics.īefore the Far Cry series became a triple-A behemoth in the gaming landscape, there was Far Cry 2, fondly remembered by a few dedicated fans as the most novel in the Far Cry formula yet. If Ubisoft returned to the setting of Primal, it could potentially right the wrongs of the first game and deliver a truly unique experience set in the pre-historic world. In fact, the removal of modern gadgetry - which should have been a reason to add deeper melee, crafting, or hunting mechanics - meant that Primal ultimately felt emptier and less finished than its predecessors. Unfortunately, Primal is often forgotten because it retained the gameplay loop of Far Cry 4 without adding anything new. Related: Original Far Cry Is Finally Getting The Sequel It Deserves

Rather than taking the chaotic and adrenaline-pumping route of Blood Dragon, Primal hinted at a slower, more intense survival experience, echoing the themes of the very first entry in the series.

Animal companions were first introduced to the Far Cry series in Primal, and the gameplay was stripped of modern weaponry.
