Shooter · 2008
Far Cry 2
In short: Far Cry 2 is a Shooter game by Ubisoft, released in 2008 on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. It takes about 19 hours to beat. Critics rate it 85/100.
Jump in the boots of a mercenary sent to an African country where the civil war breaks out. Your target is a notorious arms dealer that supplies both sides of the conflict. As the player arrives at the hotel, they pass out due to malaria. Waking up, you find your target standing over you, reading the mission briefing.…
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Key facts
- Released
- 21 October 2008
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 19 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox
- Studio
- Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
- Critics
- Metacritic 85
- Steam reviews
- 77% positive (16,837 reviews)
Where to buy
Also compare at Green Man Gaming·Instant Gaming·Kinguin·GameSeal
Why play it
- Metacritic 85 — critics loved it
- A 2008 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Far Cry 2?
Expect about 19 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Far Cry 2 with friends?
No, Far Cry 2 is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Far Cry 2 on?
Far Cry 2 is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
Is Far Cry 2 a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 85. On Steam, 77% positive (16,837 reviews).
What games are like Far Cry 2?
In the same spirit: Far Cry 3, Far Cry and Far Cry 5.
