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Far Cry Classic

Far Cry Classic is the ultimate console version of the very first Far Cry game, bringing you back to the roots of this franchise. It's another beautiful day in tropical paradise...or is it? Take the role of…

11 February 2014

Far Cry Classic is a shooter developed by Crytek, released 11 February 2014 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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What Far Cry Classic is

Far Cry Classic is a shooter game developed by Crytek and released in 2014. It was published by Ubisoft Entertainment. It is available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It runs on Dunia Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Far Cry Classic is the ultimate console version of the very first Far Cry game, bringing you back to the roots of this franchise. It's another beautiful day in tropical paradise...or is it? Take the role of charter boat captain, Jack Carver, who finds himself hunted by an unrelenting team of highly trained mercenaries in this nature-gone-wrong FPS adventure. Choose to rely on firepower, strategy or stealth, abuse your freedom into massive outdoor environments, and fight for your life against tactically intelligent enemies. Features stunningly realistic foliage, real-time day and night cycles, drivable underwater, commandeer, or even flying vehicles, and more...
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action, science fiction and stealth. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Far Cry series

Far Cry Classic is the tenth of 29 entries we hold in the Far Cry series. The next entry was Far Cry: Wild Expedition in 2014.

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What it launched against

Far Cry Classic launched on 11 February 2014, within three weeks of South Park: The Stick of Truth, The Last of Us: Left Behind, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition and Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

Released around the same time: South Park: The Stick of Truth, The Last of Us: Left Behind, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.

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When did Far Cry Classic come out?
Far Cry Classic was released on 11 February 2014 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

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