Among other things, Ubisoft’s frustrating attempt at engagement and disappointing story prevent the game from reaching greatness, but you probably already know to what degree those items will bother you. It’s also simply beautiful in parts, and I could honestly recommend playing it for no other purpose than a chance to exist in that world for a few moments. In spite of its flaws, Far Cry 5 is mostly a goofy, good time, and it even manages to cement a bit of progress into the design of sandbox games.
So, do I think the game’s worth a purchase? Yes, but only as long as you know what you’re getting into. That’s certainly not to say the game doesn't allow for a full co-op playthrough, but it would require one of the two players to accept a nearly complete lack of progress on their personal save, which I could see being a bridge too far. In the end, it feels more akin to something like the Souls franchise, wherein full co-op playthroughs are generally rare, and allies are called in more often to assist with tough areas or bosses. It’s understandable, given the developer’s desire to provide a unique progression for each player, not to mention what I assume would be a nightmarish amount of work reconciling co-op and single player save data, but it’s a tad disappointing nonetheless. While Far Cry 5 does allow two player online co-op for the entire game, story progress is only kept for the host. The game’s co-op restrictions are also a marked improvement on its predecessor, which effectively allowed you to do little more than futz around in the world until you got bored. Exploring the landscape with your partner of choice lends itself to ignoring whatever nonsense the story tosses at you, and while the alleged “Anecdote Factory” doesn’t necessarily adjust itself for the better, the situations you find yourself in typically feel more memorable when shared with someone else. Luckily, this is where many of Far Cry 5’s issues begin to fade. As we all know, though, even the best AI partner pales in comparison to having an actual human inhabit Hope County alongside you.
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