Far Cry Primal

Ubisoft Toronto

Rank: #4 / 6
Released: 2016
Studio: Ubisoft Toronto
Genre: historical video game, action-adventure game

At a glance

Far Cry Primal is an action-adventure game from Ubisoft Toronto set in the Stone Age. You play as Takkar, a hunter and the last survivor of his group, trying to survive in Oros, where humans contend with predators and rival tribes. The open world includes redwood forests, taiga, glacial mountains and swamps, alongside creatures such as woolly mammoths and sabretooth tigers. Survival involves crafting weapons, defending yourself from wildlife and outsmarting enemy groups as you seek to take control of the land. The game’s dialogue audio uses a primitive language. Far Cry Primal is a single-player release for Windows, with partial controller support and Steam Trading Cards. Ubisoft published it, and its listed release date is February 29, 2016.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a solo action-adventure in a Stone Age setting, with survival against wildlife and rival tribes. Windows players should note that controller support is partial.

What is good

Stone Age setting across varied Oros environments
Play as Takkar, last survivor of his group
Wildlife includes mammoths and sabretooth tigers
Steam Trading Cards included

What to know first

Single-player only
Partial controller support
Windows platform listed

Verdict

Far Cry Primal centers its adventure on survival in a dangerous Stone Age world. Its listed play is single-player on Windows, with partial controller support.