Some of Primal's changes haven't been honed to the laser-sharp edge of Far Cry's more established mechanics. My impulsive desire to catch 'em all prompted a frankly embarrassing portion of my brain to create the portmanteau "Po-cave-man" (which works better out loud, if only slightly). Once breeds of animals are in Takkar's service, they can be summoned at will depending on what the situation calls for. Rare varieties have special abilities, like the black jaguar, which can kill enemies without alerting their compatriots. His greatest strength, and the biggest mechanical addition to the Far Cry formula (as opposed to the many subtractions), is the protagonist's ability to tame the predators of Oros.īears are ferocious, but slow. That does not mean, however, that Takkar doesn't become more powerful. You will never be strong enough to take on a savage beast without planning or strategy You will never be strong enough to take on a wooly mammoth or equally savage beast without a lick of planning or strategy, and that feels incredibly refreshing in a franchise that tends to elevate players to demigod status by the halfway point. The land of Oros is brutal, and it's only slightly less so after Takkar has unlocked all the upgrades to his weapons and his natural resistance to injury. Past Far Cry games have been domination fantasies. For more, check out the stories below.Even Takkar's ability to heal himself is reliant on eating the meat of the animals you've brought down, so you're almost never at a point where hunting and gathering aren't crucial. The missions are called "Duel of Beasts," "Hunt the Hunters," and "The Trapped Elder" and are also offered as preorder bonuses for PlayStation 4 and PC.įar Cry Primal is scheduled to launch on February 23 for PS4 and Xbox One. "Use your immense strength to fight for your herd's survival." "Drink from the shaman's cup to experience life as a mammoth," reads a line from the description. This includes three extra missions in which you'll play as a mammoth, apparently.
However, you must do so before April 14.įor more on Valiant Hearts, which was released in June 2014, check out GameSpot's review.Įveryone who preorders a digital copy of Far Cry Primal for Xbox One also gets the "Legend of the Mammoth" pack. This freebie offer was not very highly touted it's mentioned only briefly at the bottom of this blog post from Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb ( via Game Informer).Īccording to Far Cry Primal's product page, once you preorder Far Cry Primal, you should be able to search for Valiant Hearts and download it free. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
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