One of the most underrated Far Cry games, and probably my favorite one.
I honestly didn't expect to enjoy Far Cry Primal this much. I started playing it mostly out of curiosity, thinking I would probably get bored and uninstall it pretty quickly. Instead, I ended up getting completely hooked and finished the main story in just 3 days.
What makes Primal so interesting to me is how it takes the classic Far Cry formula and completely changes the setting. Instead of the usual modern guns, vehicles and technology, you get thrown into the Stone Age, where your weapons are basically spears, clubs, bows and traps. At first I thought this would make the gameplay feel limited, but it actually made the game much more interesting. Having to hunt, craft your own equipment, improve your village and use animals to your advantage made exploration feel much more meaningful.
I especially loved how familiar the game still feels while being so different from the other Far Cry games. The open world, outposts, hunting, crafting and exploration are all there, but putting everything into a prehistoric setting gives the whole experience a completely different identity. It made me more curious about the world and actually made me want to explore places just to see what I could find.
I also spent a lot of time going after Steam achievements. I ended up unlocking 47 out of 55 achievements, and even though I didn't get 100%, I still completed a huge amount of the game's content. I upgraded my equipment, worked on my village, completed tons of side content and explored a lot of Oros before finishing the story.
Another thing I really enjoyed was the progression. Starting with basic equipment and gradually unlocking better weapons, skills, village upgrades and animal companions made the character feel noticeably stronger as I played. There was always something new to work toward.
I think Primal is a great example of how changing the setting can make an otherwise familiar formula feel fresh again. I went into it thinking I probably wouldn't even finish it, and 3 days later I had finished the main story and was still trying to squeeze every achievement and upgrade I could out of it.
If you're a fan of Far Cry but haven't tried Primal because the prehistoric setting doesn't sound interesting, I'd definitely recommend giving it a chance. The Stone Age setting isn't just a visual change — it completely changes how you approach combat, exploration and progression, and that's exactly what made me enjoy it so much.
Absolutely loved my time in Oros.
