This is ideal for hurling spears, but not so much for tossing clunky clubs. The right mouse button puts Takkar in throwing stance, which lets you toss a weapon at a target. The left mouse button performs a quick attack, and holding the button unleashes a stronger blow. Ĭonquering the Stone Age The biggest change Primal makes to the Far Cry formula is the focus on melee weaponry. I played Far Cry Primal on PC, but the game is also available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. But its story is simpler and more straightforward, so if you were hoping for eccentric villains and outlandish melodrama, Primal may leave you a tad disappointed. However, your mileage may vary: If you love the open-world exploration and freedom, Primal has that in spades. Melee combat and beast companions set Primal apart from past Far Cry games and make exploration feel much more personal and engaging.
The prehistoric realm of Oros is chock full of lush foliage, massive game animals, and an absurd amount of predatory beasts. You play as a stone age hunter named Takkar, and your goal is to secure a safe haven for your people, the wandering Wenja tribe. With Far Cry Primal ($59.99), developer Ubisoft abandons all political pretenses and focuses on what made Far Cry stand out from its peers when the series debuted: the open-world sandbox.