The story is also well written and paced (even if it does take some time to get going), and the moral aspect is both surprising and appreciated. The malaria mechanic, whilst sometimes irritating, adds a new aspect and is something you need to keep in mind, as you never know when it will flair up - a realistic interpretation of life in tropical Africa.
The world looks fantastic and feels alive (watch the wind rush through the long grass, and the wildlife moving around you), the gunplay is solid and feels quite realistic (bravo!), the environments are seamless (you do not often see a loading screen, unless you use a bus to quick travel), and the fire implementation deserves special mention: throwing a molotov into a dried field is a sure way to smoke out and confuse your enemies, and is still one of the better systems I have seen. Ubisoft Montreal really nailed a lot of aspects with this game. Playing as a mercenary of your choice (a largely cosmetic function), you wade into a civil war in an unnamed African country and attempt to restore peace and balance to your surroundings. Far Cry 2 is a successor (in name) to the critically-acclaimed Far Cry.
