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Far Cry Primal – reviews and rating

Far Cry Primal has an average rating of 84% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on February 23, 2016 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Metacritic score is 74, players on RAWG rate the game 73%.

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What critics praise
„The prehistoric setting is a gamble that pays off, providing some of the best immersive action that the series has to offer.“
8,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Feb 23, 2016
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4
Genres
ShooterAction
Developer
Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
Average playtime
9 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Far Cry Primal?

Far Cry Primal has an average rating of 84% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Far Cry Primal released?

Far Cry Primal was released on February 23, 2016.

What platforms is Far Cry Primal available on?

Far Cry Primal is available for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

How long does it take to beat Far Cry Primal?

Players on RAWG spend on average 9 hours playing Far Cry Primal.

Is Far Cry Primal worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 84%, Far Cry Primal is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Far Cry Primal?

Games similar to Far Cry Primal are for example For Honor, Far Cry 4, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game, Lego City Undercover and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
8 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 3,8
Best rating
8,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #262 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 63 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 84%
  • Foreign critics10 reviews 78%
  • MetacriticMetascore 74%
  • Players (RAWG)346 votes 73%

Local critics rate the game higher by 6 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 14 %
  • Recommended 48 %
  • Meh 33 %
  • Skip 6 %

346 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Feb 22, 2016
Taking away guns, cars and explosions sounds like a huge risk on paper, especially for a franchise that has built itself on those properties. This makes it even more shocking that Far Cry Primal works as well as it does. Ubisoft Montreal has successfully taken the Far Cry franchise to the Stone Age, crafting a game that is both entertaining to play and watch. Primal isn’t without its problems. Melee...
8,8/10
Game Informer Feb 22, 2016
The prehistoric setting is a gamble that pays off, providing some of the best immersive action that the series has to offer.

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