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Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3 is the third installment in the mainline franchise, putting players into the shoes of protagonist Jason as he finds himself pursued by hostile forces on the fictional Rook Islands.

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FPS
Open-World
Released
November 29, 2012
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher(s)
Ubisoft
Engine
dunia engine
Franchise
Far Cry

Create your own adventure in a single-player, open world island of danger and discovery as you journey through the dark side of humanity.

As you embark on a quest to rescue your friends, you realize that the only way to escape this darkness…is to embrace it. Rediscover the number-one rated shooter of 2012, newly enhanced in 2018 for the current generation of consoles! Experience the open world, first-person shooter that redefined Far Cry in a game ''(l)ike nothing you've ever seen before.'' –Complex Create your own adventure in this diverse, dangerous island playground, by land, sea, or air, from mountain ranges and swampy grasslands to white sandy beaches. Fight back against an insane cast of enemies led by Vaas, unforgettably portrayed by Michael Mando (Better Call Saul)

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