Far Cry New Dawn Review Xbox One PC PS4

Despite the middling score, I hope Far Cry New Dawn indicates and speaks to the future of the Far Cry series. Every risk and change that Ubisoft brought to New Dawn pays off in dividends and is a boon to the series. And though the RPG progression and world-building is a smart pivot, it's no substitution for meek and half-hearted narratives -- even when it comes at a value retail price out the g


He could borrow from similar roles like Gustavo Fring and Moff Gideon and portray a character who operates under unpredictability and extremes. Alternatively he could inject aspects of charisma from personalities like Buggin' Out but in a much more sinister role akin to that of Vaas or Pagan Min. Esposito is well known for grounding and fleshing out his characters well , embodying each performance with impressive vigor. There's plenty of options for a potential Far Cry villain depicted by Giancarlo Esposito, and it'd be interesting to see how that character is written and portrayed by him. He could represent a strong evolution to what Far Cry has successfully built upon over the last few ye


And that's really a shame, because in so many ways Far Cry New Dawn is a better experience than any Far Cry game that came before it. I mentioned it within our preview of the game , but the title's pivot to more RPG elements drive home mouse click the following post experience. Being able to upgrade the base in a way that substantially improves weapon quality and variety drives both motivation and purpose in what you do--as you liberate outposts and save allies, you feel like you are making an impact in the game (regardless of the sto


In a recent interview, actor Giancarlo Esposito was discussing processes for acting in motion capture for The Mandalorian . During that portion of the discussion, Esposito specifically mentions a "huge" video game he's working on that he can't discuss. Rumors flew for a while until a new report seemingly confirmed that game was Far Cry 6 . The article has since been taken down so it may be false, but it's impossible not to wonder what Esposito could bring to the table as a villain in the insane franch


For starters, Esposito has already depicted several iconic villains on both TV and film previously, ranging from Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian to Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad . Fans recognize Esposito for his calm and collected demeanor based on his iconic Breaking Bad character Gus Fring, but he's taken on other roles that reflect a more charismatic side of Esposito that's not often recognized. One particular example is his clever and boisterous character Buggin' Out from Spike Lee's Do the Right Thi


A nameless, faceless, voiceless protagonist once again feels like a significant backstep. While it is fun to make a bald, bearded Lou Contaldi to liberate Hope County, I think it is a decision that naturally leads to most games feeling narratively half-baked. When I'm unable to interact with the characters outside of receiving direction, I end up feeling like a backseat passenger (who happens to be doing all the wo


Villains in the Far Cry series have seen plenty of variety over the years, with a Gus Fring-like caricature in the Jackal from Far Cry 2 . There's also been characters like Michael Mando's Vaas, easily the most popular Far Cry villain in the series thus far who embodied the iconic insanity fans have come to love. Troy Baker's Pagan Min from Far Cry 4 represents a charismatic middle-ground between these two, borrowing the explosive anger from Vaas' personality and mixing it in with a bubbly attitude. Far Cry 5 's brothers and sisters of the Seed family each embody different arms of a totalitarian religious cult, ranging from militaristic warmonger to a prophetic savior comp


Far Cry , the very first game, took place in Micronesia, while Far Cry 2 took the franchise to Africa. Far Cry 3 brought in the iconic villain Vaas Montenegro and took place on Rook Island in the Pacific. The next numbered entry took players to the Himalayas and pitted them against Pagan Min, while Far Cry 5 brought players to Montana in a fight against a religious cult. And these are only the number entries, practically beginning the question of where Far Cry 6 will


It's worth mentioning that Ubisoft has put out a survey before, asking for input on possible locations, and one of those was an environment-survival game based in Alaska. In other words, alongside fighting against the primary antagonist in the region, the harsh climate of Alaska would be a common factor. With its low population, variety of regions such as its Denali Mountain and Aleutian Islands, and economy based on fishing, natural gas, and oil, there's a lot of potential story angles for Far Cry


This is a big reason why Giancarlo Esposito would be an apt pick for Far Cry 6 's villain, if true. Esposito has the breadth of experience as an actor and the pedigree to show for it with characters like Moff Gideon or Gus Fring. He's even played a character in a video game before with his appearance as "The Dentist" in Payday 2 back in 2013 . Esposito's work with character curation has resulted in some of his most fantastic roles, and with Far Cry villains typically embodying emotional extremes, Esposito is absolutely capable of taking on a villain's role in the series in several potential fo