Paul Tassi
Forbes'Far Cry Primal' Review: The Thrill Of The Hunt
Published 2/22/2016
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Stadia / Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 2/23/2016
Far Cry Primal
Gamers play as TAKKAR, a seasoned hunter and the last surviving member of his hunting group. Arriving in the majestic and savage land of Oros, players will pursue one single goal; survive in a world where humans are the prey. They will meet a cast of memorable characters who will help them push back and tame the dangers of the wild. Players will journey as the first human to tame the wilderness and rise above extinction. Along the way, they will have to hunt for food, master fire, fend off fierce predators, craft weapons and tools partly from the bones of slain beasts, and face off against other tribes to conquer Oros.
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- Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
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Critic avg
77
49 scored reviews
Total coverage
49
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 49 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1005 reviews · 10%
80–8921 reviews · 43%
70–7915 reviews · 31%
Below 708 reviews · 16%
Showing 41-49 of 49 matching critic reviews. 49 total critic reviews. Page 5 of 5.
Jeff Cork
Game InformerFar Cry Primal Review: Moving Forward By Looking Back
Published 2/22/2016
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88
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Utley
Game RevolutionFar Cry Primal Review
Published 2/22/2016
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMike Mahardy
GameSpotFar Cry Primal Review
Published 2/22/2016
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Skrebels
GamesRadar+Far Cry Primal review
Published 2/22/2016
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeremy Duff
Gaming NexusFar Cry Primal Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 2/22/2016
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJeff Gerstmann
Giant BombFar Cry: Primal Review
Published 2/22/2016
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin Dunsmore
Hardcore GamerReview: Far Cry Primal
Published 2/22/2016
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Berich
Press StartPress Start Far Cry Primal Review
Published 2/21/2016
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60
-17 vs critic avg
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