Worth getting Far Cry 2 if I already own it on console?

welshfrankie · 12-27-2011, 05:55 AM

As the title says, I picked this up on PS3 about 2 years ago but I've not really played much of it. I try to get into it every now and then but always find something else that takes up my time! Anyway, I thought that although the game was very well made and graphically impressive, I didn't find it all that fun. I was wondering if getting it on the PC (especially at its current price of just £2.50) would be a worthwhile investment? Is it much better than the console counterpart and is there any sort of modding community/active MP?
Cheers.

Jyn_magic · 12-27-2011, 07:03 AM

It looks a lot better on pc, that's about it.

MuleFister · 12-27-2011, 08:31 AM

I bought it on PC first sorta liked it.. got it on xbox and I dislike it..
The pc version comes with some cool guns though so i guess its worth it

kronovan · 12-27-2011, 09:07 AM

I'll say this for the console versions - driving around with the map in your lap while at the same time trying to navigate checkpoint ambushes was a blast IMO - really like a game within a game. I can't say that experience would be nearly as much fun with mouse+keyboard controls. On the other hand, like any other FPS or action game, I'd prefer m+k for the on-foot action. I'm seriously considering this, but lack of handheld controler support for the driving is keeping me away.

Havoc_53 · 12-27-2011, 11:04 AM

Certainly the graphics would be crisper on PC; and keyboard and mouse controls are more responsive. I suppose that the only way you'll know for sure is to buy it and see for yourself.

12-27-2011, 05:55 AM	#1
welshfrankie Join Date: Apr 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 8	Worth getting Far Cry 2 if I already own it on console? As the title says, I picked this up on PS3 about 2 years ago but I've not really played much of it. I try to get into it every now and then but always find something else that takes up my time! Anyway, I thought that although the game was very well made and graphically impressive, I didn't find it all that fun. I was wondering if getting it on the PC (especially at its current price of just £2.50) would be a worthwhile investment? Is it much better than the console counterpart and is there any sort of modding community/active MP? Cheers.

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12-27-2011, 07:03 AM	#2
Jyn_magic Join Date: Jan 2010 Reputation: 0 Posts: 7	It looks a lot better on pc, that's about it.

12-27-2011, 08:31 AM	#3
MuleFister Join Date: Mar 2010 Reputation: 13 Posts: 355	I bought it on PC first sorta liked it.. got it on xbox and I dislike it.. The pc version comes with some cool guns though so i guess its worth it

12-27-2011, 09:07 AM	#4
kronovan Join Date: Dec 2009 Reputation: 4 Posts: 22	I'll say this for the console versions - driving around with the map in your lap while at the same time trying to navigate checkpoint ambushes was a blast IMO - really like a game within a game. I can't say that experience would be nearly as much fun with mouse+keyboard controls. On the other hand, like any other FPS or action game, I'd prefer m+k for the on-foot action. I'm seriously considering this, but lack of handheld controler support for the driving is keeping me away.

12-27-2011, 11:04 AM	#5
Havoc_53 Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 192 Posts: 1,139	Certainly the graphics would be crisper on PC; and keyboard and mouse controls are more responsive. I suppose that the only way you'll know for sure is to buy it and see for yourself.