Developed by Ubisoft Montreal
Published by Ubisoft
Released for Xbox One (6/2018)
Also on PC/PS3/PS4/X360
This will be a review strictly discussing the Xbox One port of Far Cry 3, so if you'd like to read the review on the game itself check out the Xbox 360 review here. The Xbox One port is mostly the same game, though there are a few key differences which we'll discuss in this review.
Far Cry 3 Classic Edition was originally included with the Season Pass for Far Cry 5 and was later sold individually as it's own standalone game, being made available four weeks earlier for Season Pass holders. Far Cry 3 Classic Edition contains only the single-player campaign, which means that the multiplayer co-op and PvP modes from the Xbox 360 version have been removed. This also means no map editor, which would be a bit pointless with no online community to share your maps with.
Far Cry 3 was a standout title back when it released in 2012 and while it has aged a bit in the graphics depatrment, the gameplay holds up well. Unfortunately Ubisoft Montreal hasn't done a whole lot here when it comes to graphical improvements, so those expecting a shiny remaster might find themselves a bit disappointed. The visual fidelity has been bumped up a tad, featuring a higher-resolution and generally sharper textures, though you'll still come across the odd texture that looks like they forgot to upscale. The framerate on the Xbox 360 version of the game was a bit erratic, but with an Xbox One X the game now runs at a steady 30 FPS. While the framerate shoots for 30 FPS and will achieve this on the X model systems, the base and S Xbox One models it will dip below that quite regularly. While I would have loved to see the game run at 60 FPS or at least get more of a visual upgrade, there is still a noticeable improvement from the previous versions available.
While Far Cry 3 Classic Edition is still an enjoyable game, it's a shame that Ubisoft didn't take the time to add some extra polish to this classic. Instead, this port feels a bit rushed and is missing some of the content from the Xbox 360 version of the game. Despite these issues, the game is still a fun time and worth a play if you wish to revisit one of Ubisoft's biggest hits of the previous generation.
Final Verdict: Far Cry 3 Classic Edition performs better than the old Xbox 360 version, but the graphics aren't really that big of a step up and there is some content missing. Despite not being much of a remaster, the game still proves a fun way to kill some time.
Purchase Links:
Buy Far Cry 3 Classic Edition - Microsoft Store
Buy Far Cry Insanity Bundle - Microsoft Store
Buy Far Cry 3 Classic Edition Disc - eBay
Related Links:
Far Cry 3 - Xbox Overview
Ubisoft - Official Site
Ubisoft Montreal - Official Site
Far Cry 3 Classic Edition Console Test - Digital Foundry
Far Cry 3 Classic Edition - Metacritic
Far Cry 3 Classic - GameFAQs
Far Cry 3 Classic - True Achievements
Far Cry 3 Classic Achievement Guide - Xbox Achievements
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