Far Cry 2

[Taustin Powers]

I sprang for the dart rifle instead of the Druganov. The selling point was that it's silent and allows me to take people out without giving away my location. I might still get the Druganov later, but for now the camo suit is on my shopping list as soon as I get enough diamonds.

There is one thing that seems a little glitchy about the sniper rifles though...when I switch to the scope view, sometimes it skips position about half a second into it, and I have to move it back to where I was originally aiming. Anyone else experience this?

Anyone tried that other sniper rifle that is unlocked after the Druganov?


Re: the game itself, about 20% into it now. Getting annoyed with missions that don't pay. Blew up a fuel tank for some dude at Mike's, and all I got was "thanks, that will show them". I thought he would at least become my buddy or something (since my first two died and I don't have one right now...), but nothing. That'll teach me to do favors for strangers in bars... But overall, still loving the game...even the points that reviewers criticized (long distances to travel, respawning guards) I like a lot, cause I really enjoy roaming aroud, exploring and messing with the guards. At 20% completion, I've already put 20 hours into the game.

 

[spyker3292]

That skipping thing, is cause it likes to auto lock on. You haven't noticed that when you aim with your gun? It's an odd feature, but I've gotten used to it.

 

[Taustin Powers]

That skipping thing, is cause it likes to auto lock on. You haven't noticed that when you aim with your gun? It's an odd feature, but I've gotten used to it.

Ah, interesting, maybe I'll try to turn that off.

I haven't aimed enough non-sniping guns to notice it probably.

 

[spyker3292]

Ah, interesting, maybe I'll try to turn that off.

I haven't aimed enough non-sniping guns to notice it probably.

If you aim it makes it a lot easier. It feels rigged on the turrets. The guy could be right next to me but he won't die till I aim!!

 

[whooleytoo]

The dart-gun only holds 5 rounds, but you can expand it to (IIRC) 10 with an upgrade.

IMO, the automatic shotgun (can't recall the model) is the best non-explosive weapon. Some of the earlier/cheaper weapons are very weedy.

One problem I noted - if you're on an assault truck with an explosive weapon, be VERY careful shooting at anything nearby! Learnt that the hard way. More often than not, I had to hop out and shoot them with my own weapon, then hop back in.

The game is quite repetitive (guards "respawn" far too quickly, IMO), but great fun; in a truly beautiful environment.

 

[evan g]

So in the big picture, was Far Cry 2 worth it?

 

[spyker3292]

So in the big picture, was Far Cry 2 worth it?

Well I've been enjoying it. It's pretty cool, and the story takes forever! I just put it aside for a bit to play R2 story, then after a break it should feel fresh again . It does get a little repetitive. But it's still great.

 

[Taustin Powers]

So in the big picture, was Far Cry 2 worth it?

To me, it is absolutely fantastic. It may be too slow-paced for some people, but I really enjoy that.

 

[whooleytoo]

If you only like games with a strong (if linear) storyline, you mightn't like it.

If you more free-roaming games such as GTA; and like wandering around in one of the most beautiful game-worlds yet created, causing wilful mayhem all around; it's fantastic fun.

It's just great chaos.

Example: Was driving to a mission with the map open on my lap, when spotted a guard post around the corner. Will I drive around? Nah, engage! Drove right into/through the first shack I found, only to realise I'd driven into the ammo dump and bullets were going off all around me. Escape! So sprinted back into the undergrowth for cover. Ugh.. my malaria starts kicking in, so have to take tablets quickly, bad timing. Pulled out grenade launcher, and took out some explosive barrels to finish off the rest of the camp. Triggers a bushfire, which is coming right for me. Go back to the road to escape it, and someone is taking potshots at me! Duck down, and use the sniper scope to find him. Hear something stirring behind me, wheel around and it's... a buffalo runs right past me, trying to escape the fire. And on.. and on... craziness!

 

[evan g]

Well I'm pretty much convinced. If they don't have any COD:WaW's then I might just grab a copy.

 

[spoon man]

Anyone tried that other sniper rifle that is unlocked after the Druganov?

yeah i found a rusty one in a safe house a while back but it broke at this time in the game im running around with a rpg,draganov,silent pistol but try the silent mp5 and c4 kit pretty sweet oh and have you found any golden wepons so far i only have the golden ak47