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Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3

Stranded on the Rook Islands as Jason Brody, fight your way through a lawless tropical open world using a powerful arsenal to save your friends and escape the madness of this acclaimed visceral FPS.

88%
Very Positive
DeveloperUbisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai
PublisherUbisoft
Release DateDec 4, 2012
$19.99
Peak Players23.0K
Metacritic88
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Far Cry 3 is widely regarded as a landmark open-world FPS, featuring an iconic villain and a compelling narrative that defined the series. However, modern players frequently encounter severe technical issues, including constant crashes and frustrations with the mandatory Ubisoft launcher. While the core gameplay remains highly praised, its poor optimization for current hardware makes it a difficult recommendation for new buyers.

Pros

  • Features one of gaming's most iconic and memorable villains in Vaas Montenegro.95%
  • Immersive open-world jungle setting that offers a rich environment for exploration.90%
  • Satisfying core gameplay loop that supports both aggressive combat and stealth playstyles.85%
  • Strong narrative premise that effectively turns a dream holiday into a survival nightmare.80%
  • High appeal for achievement hunters and players who enjoy hunting for collectibles.70%

Cons

  • Frequent and unpredictable game crashes on modern PC hardware and operating systems.95%
  • The mandatory Ubisoft launcher causes significant login issues and can lock players out of their game.90%
  • Poor optimization for current hardware leads to performance instability despite the game's age.85%
  • Server shutdowns have disabled certain features and impacted the ability to unlock some achievements.75%
  • The story experiences a noticeable decline in quality and engagement during the second half.65%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers often refer to this title as the blueprint that Ubisoft has used for almost all their subsequent open-world games.
  • The phrase 'definition of insanity' is frequently used by reviewers to describe the frustration of trying to run the game on modern PCs.
  • Despite being over a decade old, the visual design of the island is still considered impressive by many players.
Confidence: 96%
Based on the 197 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 18, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
721
Peak · last 90 days
2.4K
All-time peak
23.0K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$3.99since Jan 20, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
74%
All-time positive
88%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews133.1K
Positive: 117.0K (88%)Negative: 16.2K (12%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

17%

Dev Response Rate

25h

Avg Playtime at Review

72%

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