Far Cry 5 Review: Score and Verdict (2018)

Far Cry 5, released in 2018, is set in rural Montana, where a religious cult has taken control of the region. The open world offers many activities, and players can recruit allies to help take outposts.

What works

Recruiting allies adds variety to missions and fights.
The open world has plenty of activities.

What does not

The story and villains received mixed reactions, and some themes felt uneven.

Category	Score
Gameplay and shooting	8/10
Visuals and sound	8.5/10
Content and modes	7.5/10
Multiplayer and community	6.5/10
Value for money	7/10

Our scores are editorial ratings out of 10, based on each game's design and reported features. They are not a record of hands-on play sessions on this site.

Who should play it

Players who enjoy open-world shooting and cooperative allies.

Verdict

A large, varied open-world shooter with uneven storytelling. Our score: 7.5 out of 10.

Tips for recruiting allies

Recruit allies early, because they can distract enemies and help in fights. Choose a companion whose skills suit the missions you plan to play. Allies also add personality to the open world, and their dialogue changes how the story feels.

Exploring Montana

The map is large, with farms, forests and small towns. Take time to explore side activities, because many provide weapons, resources and extra context for the region. The open world rewards curiosity, and mixing main missions with side tasks keeps the pace varied.