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10-21-2008, 01:55 PM
PointlesS

Far Cry 2

out today...who's getting it? I preordered the pc version from gamestop but I haven't gotten that automated call yet...going to check after work
10-21-2008, 02:17 PM
wh666-666

Sounds good. Let us know if its worth buying.

Still havnt completed far cry. Get stuck on the last bit with all the mutants outside.
10-21-2008, 02:39 PM
Hadsus

Gamestop sez (the one I visited a couple of hours ago) says it won't be available till Wednesday.
10-21-2008, 02:47 PM
mikeysg

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hadsus

Gamestop sez (the one I visited a couple of hours ago) says it won't be available till Wednesday.

Yep, it'd be Thursday in my neck of the wood, but that's when it will be available here as well. There an ATi hotfix driver for this game, and I believe nV has released a new driver that would show a marked improvement in FC2 as well.
10-21-2008, 04:09 PM
KoukiFC3S

waiting on reviews on this one, map editor looks pretty cool
10-21-2008, 04:27 PM
Adaman

Kinda wish it wasn't a Farcry game and just something new. A lot of people didn't like the first Far Cry.

I must admit though the game looks pretty cool.
10-21-2008, 04:31 PM
scheibler

I pre-ordered it through gamestop b/c of the extra 3 hours of gameplay with the limited edition.

However now that I bought a PS3 I am debating just renting it since I have the gamepass at blockbuster...really tempting to save the $50 and use my gamepass. What would you do lol?
10-21-2008, 04:33 PM
Geforce255

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adaman

Kinda wish it wasn't a Farcry game and just something new. A lot of people didn't like the first Far Cry.

Really? Who?

With the exception of perhaps Oblivion, Far Cry is the most widely praised game on Sharky forums - in my experience.
10-21-2008, 04:54 PM
Spaceman Spiff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geforce255

Really? Who?

With the exception of perhaps Oblivion, Far Cry is the most widely praised game on Sharky forums - in my experience.

I loved FarCry. Even when I was forced to play it on the lowest settings, I had a blast with it.
I think a lot of the joy with FarCry around here was also due to the fact that it was never really hyped and took so many people by surprise. The same year, Doom 3 and HL2 were getting more attention than all other games combined. It was so unexpectedly refreshing to have such a good game come out that wasn't hyped all over the place.:)
10-21-2008, 05:05 PM
PointlesS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geforce255

Really? Who?

With the exception of perhaps Oblivion, Far Cry is the most widely praised game on Sharky forums - in my experience.

my far cry experience:

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10-21-2008, 05:25 PM
Freddy part deux

Quote:

Originally Posted by wh666-666

Sounds good. Let us know if its worth buying.

Still havnt completed far cry. Get stuck on the last bit with all the mutants outside.

I almost got stuck there too when I was a noob:p

What I did was ignore them and use the jeep to jump over the lava river and drive down a road. There is a save point there and you get met by another enemy jeep. But after that it's only mercs to deal with.

Last time I played that game on Realistic, I killed everything, then jumped over the river so I know it's doable.
10-21-2008, 05:28 PM
Freddy part deux

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

I loved FarCry. Even when I was forced to play it on the lowest settings, I had a blast with it.
I think a lot of the joy with FarCry around here was also due to the fact that it was never really hyped and took so many people by surprise. The same year, Doom 3 and HL2 were getting more attention than all other games combined. It was so unexpectedly refreshing to have such a good game come out that wasn't hyped all over the place.:)

Me to but I lost a lot of faith in the Devs after trying out the Xbox version of far cry.. it was LAME. I didn't even finish the first level.

And I liked Far Cry better then Crysis to, all crysis had was better graphics so I think the Devs are going in the wrong direction and have basically lost it.

But I have to try Far Cry 2 and PC gamer gave it a 94% so I'm hoping for another classic like the first one. (Crysis was not a classic imo, I did like it though)

These Devs think the way to be innovative is to increase the stress on the GPU instead of making good game play.
10-21-2008, 05:29 PM
taggart6

The MP portion looks outstanding, but considering how I hate Gamepad controlled FPS Mp games, I'll be skipping this.

My monies will be going to Fallout 3 and Fable 2.
10-21-2008, 05:31 PM
Freddy part deux

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Originally Posted by taggart6

The MP portion looks outstanding, but considering how I hate Gamepad controlled FPS Mp games, I'll be skipping this.

My monies will be going to Fallout 3 and Fable 2.

The PC version is coming out on the 25th.. at least around here.
10-21-2008, 05:34 PM
Freddy part deux

FEATURES:

* Fun with Fire: Never-before-seen use and spreading of fire in to kill/flank enemies (amazing flamethrower). Run-and-Gun, Stealth, Sniping - Play Far Cry 2 how you want to play!

* Africa: Beautiful Setting, Intense Action. Unpredictable action set in a beautiful African setting recreated down to each blade of grass. Safari experience. Animals, 4x4 vehicles, and motorcycle to roam the place and discover the ecosystem.

* Technology: Creation of a brand new engine that exceeds the performance of Crytek and Unreal. Fire, Explosions, Destructible Environments, Never before seen AI behaviour.

* Open World and Mission Structure: Over 150 hours of gameplay :eek:depending on how you approach the game. Free roaming - go anywhere in the 12 mi2 world including all the ecosystems available in Africa.

-----------------------------------------------
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

* Optical Drive: DVD-ROM
* CPU Speed: 2.6GHz
* CPU Type:
* Disk Space: 8GB
* Display: 256MB Video Card
* Memory (RAM): 1GB
* Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista, Not Mac Compatible

**Not Mac compatible LOL. This is why I Hate Macs.
10-21-2008, 06:03 PM
Hadsus

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoukiFC3S

waiting on reviews on this one, map editor looks pretty cool

So far from metacritic.

http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/farcry2

94
PC Gamer UK
After playing Far Cry 2, I'm simply unable to go back to straight and simple first-person shooters. This game has executed my expectations. [Nov 2008, p.62]

94
PC Gamer
I'm unable to go back to straight and simple first-person shooters. Far Cry 2 hasn’t just exceeded my expectations, it’s blown them away. [Holiday 2008, p.58]

94
Cheat Code Central
By adopting a laissez faire attitude to player discretion, Ubisoft has crafted a brilliant follow-up.

80
Edge Magazine
Combat is thrilling – each weapon packing a solid, vicious blast; movement suggesting heft and momentum. [Dec 2008, p.80]
10-21-2008, 06:23 PM
hu flung dung

SecuROM DRM

Up to 5 activations on 3 PC's from what I hear.
Hmm... well maybe it's not so bad? I just hope my bro and I can play it simultaneously (I ain't buying two copies of this game).
10-21-2008, 06:32 PM
PointlesS

checked with gamestop and it shipped today...but it'll be in stores tomorrow
10-21-2008, 06:44 PM
Freddy part deux

Quote:

Originally Posted by hu flung dung

SecuROM DRM

Up to 5 activations on 3 PC's from what I hear.
Hmm... well maybe it's not so bad? I just hope my bro and I can play it simultaneously (I ain't buying two copies of this game).

That sucurom is that the one the fubars the install if you have Daemon tools on?

well it doesn't matter. 5 activations is a deal killer with me. I'll pirate it.
10-21-2008, 06:57 PM
Timman_24

I'll pick it up at the end of the week. I just got Crysis warhead last weekend and still have yet to beat it (the game is a blast!!!) Sucks with the DRM, but I'm not going to keep missing out on sweet games just to prove a point.
10-21-2008, 07:54 PM
TXBrain

I just got the call from GameStop a few minutes ago. It will be ready for pick up tomorrow.
10-21-2008, 08:31 PM
hu flung dung

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timman_24

I'll pick it up at the end of the week. I just got Crysis warhead last weekend and still have yet to beat it (the game is a blast!!!) Sucks with the DRM, but I'm not going to keep missing out on sweet games just to prove a point.

Agreed. I've been looking forward to Far Cry 2 for too long. If it turns out the SecuROM doesn't give me trouble, maybe I'll get Crysis Warhead as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freddy part deux

That sucurom is that the one the fubars the install if you have Daemon tools on?

well it doesn't matter. 5 activations is a deal killer with me. I'll pirate it.

I hate the publishers too (they're the ones who force DRM), but the developers & artists deserve respect. They probably pulled at least a couple 80-hr weeks getting this game out. I'll buy it first, then maybe browse usenet.
10-21-2008, 08:47 PM
Freddy part deux

Quote:

Originally Posted by hu flung dung

I hate the publishers too (they're the ones who force DRM), but the developers & artists deserve respect. They probably pulled at least a couple 80-hr weeks getting this game out. I'll buy it first, then maybe browse usenet.

I'm going to do the opposite. Pirate it first then maybe buy it if the online play gets a lot of really good press.
10-22-2008, 12:20 AM
KoukiFC3S

How's the DRM on Steam?
10-22-2008, 12:37 AM
mikeysg

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoukiFC3S

How's the DRM on Steam?

Nothing special, should be the same as retail box versions.

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