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Far Cry® 4

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 • 2014

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Quick resume

Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter, Tactical

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    Pros

    • Beautiful and immersive open world
    • Engaging combat and stealth mechanics
    • Strong villain and story elements
    • Varied side missions and collectibles
    • Cooperative multiplayer mode

    Cons

    • Repetitive side quests and collectibles
    • Some bugs and technical issues
    • Story and characters less compelling than previous entries
    • Limited multiplayer modes
    • Some gameplay elements feel recycled

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose how to approach missions, explore the open world, and select sides in the story."

    • Competence
      3

      "The game offers skill-based combat, stealth mechanics, and progression through skill trees, though some tasks can be repetitive."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes arena battles and multiplayer modes with competitive elements, but main gameplay is mostly single player focused."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Large open world with many side quests and collectibles encourages long play sessions and repeated engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports 2-player co-op for side missions and outpost captures, enhancing cooperative play."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players can customize weapons and use various approaches to missions, including stealth and direct combat."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Interactions tend to be balanced with shared objectives; no strong emphasis on exerting superiority over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Immersive open world and engaging gameplay provide strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different weapons, stealth tactics, and exploration methods."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Extensive open world with many hidden locations, collectibles, and dynamic events encourages exploration."

    • Expression
      2

      "Character and weapon customization allow some self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in a fictional Himalayan country with some mystical elements like Shangri-La missions."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Co-op play and multiplayer modes foster some community feeling, though main game is single player."

    • Growth
      3

      "Skill trees and progression systems provide learning and personal development opportunities."

    • Health
      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during missions and exploration; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are limited to cooperative play and multiplayer; no deep emotional connections."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Players can lead in cooperative missions but mostly follow scripted objectives."

    • Progression
      4

      "Extensive weapon upgrades, skill unlocks, and collectibles provide strong sense of progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Balancing action and exploration creates moments of flow and relaxation, though some missions are tense."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Visuals, sound effects, and dynamic environments provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through arena rankings and multiplayer, but mostly individual experience."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative with multiple endings and character development, though some find it less compelling than previous entries."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players use stealth, planning, and tactical combat approaches requiring problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat, wildlife encounters, and mission challenges provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      4

      "Large amount of content and replayability provide good value, especially at discounted prices."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat and destruction are central gameplay elements, including use of firearms, explosives, and animals."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage resources and face threats from enemies and wildlife, though not extreme survival mechanics."

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