Info about Far Cry® Primal:

Official game description:
THE DIGITAL APEX EDITION
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THE DIGITAL APEX EDITION  
ALL ADDITIONAL DIGITAL CONTENT FOR FAR CRY PRIMAL:  
*   LEGEND OF THE MAMMOTH: 3 extra missions.  
    Drink from the shaman's cup to play as the largest animal in Oros, the almighty mammoth. Feel your power as you stomp your enemies and defend your herd from other beasts and humans.  
*   A NEW WEAPON, THE BLOOD SHASTI CLUB: A bloodstained cudgel of bone and teeth wielded by Ull, the vicious leader of the Udam.  
*   4 ENHANCEMENT PACKS that offers early access to rare resources and unique customization options.
    *   THE SABRETOOTH PACK: early access to animal hides for crafting + change a selection of the sabretooth tigers in Oros to the ferocious Flame Fang Sabretooths.
    *   THE OWL PACK: early access to resources for crafting + decorate your arms with unique Wenja tribal paint + change the appearance of your owl companion, give him the dark feathers of a raging storm cloud.
    *   THE MAMMOTH PACK: early access to an endurance-boosting recipe + change a selection of the mammoths in Oros to the mysterious Ash Back Mammoths.
    *   THE BOMB PACK: early access to 2 extra string bags to increase your odds of survival.
About the Game
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The award-winning Far Cry franchise that stormed the tropics and the Himalayas now enters the original fight for humanity’s survival with its innovative open-world sandbox gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters.  
Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of extreme danger and limitless adventure, when giant mammoths and sabretooth tigers ruled the Earth and humanity is at the bottom of the food chain. As the last survivor of your hunting group, you will learn to craft a deadly arsenal, fend off fierce predators, and outsmart enemy tribes to conquer the land of Oros and become the Apex Predator.  
GAME FEATURES  
*   STONE AGE BY FAR CRY: The rich setting of the Stone Age provides a new setting filled with unpredictable mayhem, dangerous threats, and incredible stories that Far Cry is known for.  
*   RISE ABOVE EXTINCTION: Play as Takkar, a seasoned hunter and the last surviving member of your group. There is one goal: survive in a world where you are the prey.  
*   FIERCE WILDLIFE AND SAVAGE AND MAJESTIC WORLD: This is earth before man laid claim to it, where deadly sabretooth tigers ruled the world, giant woolly mammoths were kings, and herds of massive Elk stormed through the plains. Discover these and many more daunting creatures in the savage open-world of Oros within the towering redwood forests, harsh taiga, cold glacial mountains and humid swamps.
_In order to enhance your immersion, the entire dialog audio is in a primitive language inspired by Proto-Indo-European, a language that was spoken by our ancestors 12,000 years ago, and subtitled in English._

Release date: Feb 29, 2016

Categories: Open-World Exploration, Survival, Animal Interaction, Crafting, Stealth Gameplay, Action-Adventure, Territory Management, Hunting

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 30; verdict: Mixed; summary: The game and its DLCs are generally seen as providing good value for money, especially when purchased at a discount. However, there are concerns about the quality of the DLC content and the inclusion of predatory monetization systems, such as lootboxes. These factors contribute to a mixed user experience.
- Wiki: score 10; verdict: Poor; summary: The game suffers from significant technical issues, particularly related to alt-tabbing and closing the game, which severely impacts the user experience. Additionally, users recommend purchasing the console version over the PC version due to poor porting. There are also comments about managing expectations regarding the game's educational content.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game generally runs well on Linux with Proton Experimental, with users reporting smooth performance and lack of crashes or glitches. However, there are concerns about the requirement of Ubisoft Connect, which is seen as a kernel-level DRM, but these do not specifically impact Linux users.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals significant issues with the Ubisoft Connect launcher, which is a major source of frustration for users. Key problems include connection issues, forced logins, persistent launcher problems, DRM-related performance issues, and account-related launch issues. These issues collectively create a high level of friction, disrupting the user experience and preventing seamless gameplay.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: Performance varies significantly across hardware cohorts, with lower VRAM configurations struggling the most. Higher VRAM setups show mixed results, indicating potential optimization issues.
  - Sample size: 134 (2% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (negative, 83 reports): Most users report frequent freezes and poor performance, even on lower settings.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (mixed, 24 reports): Some users experience smooth performance at high settings, while others report frame drops and lag issues.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (negative, 20 reports): Users report significant stuttering and optimization problems.
  - Caveats: 134 of 7205 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $3.49 - $7.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence consistently points to the game being worth purchasing when it is on sale, with specific mentions of prices around $3.49, $4.19, and $7. These prices are frequently cited as providing good value for the game. The general sentiment is that while the game may not be worth its full price, it is certainly worth buying at a significant discount.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 30.0h
  - Story completion: 20.0h
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct references to playtime metrics. The first quote mentions completing all tasks and collections in about 30 hours, which aligns with the game completion time. The second quote indicates that a player took 20 hours to finish the game due to their perfectionist tendencies, which can be interpreted as the time for story completion. The third quote suggests that the game can be a good time killer for about 25 hours, supporting the game completion metric. The fourth quote, while not directly stating a playtime, implies that sessions can be lengthy and involved, suggesting a typical session length of a few hours.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game has a slow start and initially feels boring or repetitive, but it becomes engaging and fun after a few hours of gameplay.
  - Stance: Fun after initial grind
  - Anchor: Progressing past the initial few hours of gameplay.
  - Time to anchor: 2h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive missions; Boring beginning gameplay; Slow start
  - Unlock drivers: Unique prehistoric setting; Engaging gameplay loop; Sense of progression and upgrading
  - Conditions: Immersive world; Satisfaction of surviving and thriving
- Player Archetypes:
  - Cautious Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Value for money and unique experience
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game but prefers to buy it at a discounted price.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Bargain hunter; Casual gamer
    - Reference games: Far Cry 3; Far Cry 4
  - Enthusiastic Advocate (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of the game and sharing it with others
    - Playstyle: Enjoys the game and actively recommends it to others.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Fan of the series; Open-world enthusiast
    - Reference games: Far Cry 3; Far Cry 4
  - Hardcore Survivalist (sale)
    - Motivation: Challenge and survival gameplay
    - Playstyle: Enjoys difficult gameplay and survival mechanics.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Hardcore gamer; Survival enthusiast
    - Reference games: Far Cry series; Survival games
  - Frustrated Critic (no buy)
    - Motivation: Avoiding technical issues and disappointments
    - Playstyle: Criticizes the game due to technical problems and issues.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: Disappointed gamer; Technical issues critic
    - Reference games: Far Cry 3; Far Cry 4


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Impressive graphics and detailed environment (weight 0.56): The game features good graphics, especially at night, with detailed environments and well-made animations. Players appreciate the visual and auditory immersion, as well as the beautiful and lively map.
- Enjoyable and unique gameplay (weight 0.41): The gameplay is described as enjoyable, unique, and fun. Players appreciate the different and excellent experience, with unique approaches and successful execution.
- Animal taming mechanics (weight 0.39): Taming animals is a significant and enjoyable part of the gameplay. Players find the animal taming system fun and satisfying, adding a unique element to the game.
- Immersive world and atmosphere (weight 0.29): The game offers an immersive open-world environment with a captivating atmosphere. Players enjoy the immersive language and the detailed, gorgeous world that enhances the overall experience.
- Unique prehistoric setting (weight 0.27): The game's unique setting in the Stone Age provides a refreshing change from modern settings. Players enjoy the historical setting and the unique atmosphere it creates.
- One of the best in the Far Cry series (weight 0.18): The game is considered one of the best in the Far Cry series, adapting the Far Cry formula well and providing a unique take on the franchise.
- Exploration and discovery (weight 0.15): The game encourages exploration and experimentation, with players enjoying the process of discovering the map and its various elements.
- Use of primitive weapons (weight 0.13): The combat system involves the use of primitive weapons like arrows and spears, which players find creative and engaging.
- Good value for money (weight 0.1): Players find the game worth the price, offering great value for money, especially when purchased on sale.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive gameplay mechanics (weight 0.49): Many players find the gameplay, missions, and combat mechanics repetitive and monotonous, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
- Weak narrative and story (weight 0.28): The story and narrative are criticized for being weak, shallow, and uninteresting, lacking the depth and engagement found in other entries in the series.
- Ubisoft Connect issues (weight 0.21): There are numerous issues related to Ubisoft Connect, including login problems, crashes, and the launcher being intrusive and annoying.
- Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.18): The game suffers from various technical problems, including crashes, bugs, and poor performance, which significantly affect the playing experience.
- Historical inaccuracies (weight 0.08): The game has been criticized for its historical and archaeological inaccuracies, which can detract from the immersion and authenticity.
- Monotonous side quests (weight 0.07): Side quests are often described as monotonous and uninteresting, adding to the repetitive nature of the gameplay.

Gameplay feedback:
- Combat with primitive weapons (weight 0.41): Combat mechanics revolve around the use of primitive weapons such as spears, bows, and clubs. Players engage in tactical gameplay that often requires stealth and the use of traps.
- Animal taming and interactions (weight 0.36): The game features a comprehensive animal taming system that allows players to interact with, ride, and use animals for combat and resource collection. This mechanic is frequently highlighted as a unique and engaging aspect of gameplay.
- Resource gathering and crafting (weight 0.28): The game includes survival mechanics where players gather resources to craft weapons and tools. This system is integral to progression and survival in the game.
- Open-world exploration (weight 0.27): Players can explore a vast open-world environment, engaging in various activities and discovering different landscapes. The open-world structure is a key feature of the game.
- Territory capturing (weight 0.18): Players can capture and claim territories, which is a significant gameplay mechanic. This involves conquering outposts and strengthening villages.
- Survival mechanics (weight 0.18): Survival in the game depends on the player's instinct, skill, and ability to tame the wild. This includes foraging, hunting, and crafting to survive in the wild.
- Variety of game modes (weight 0.16): The game offers multiple game modes, including a permadeath survival mode and single-player story-driven quests. This variety caters to different play styles.
- Unique language system (weight 0.11): Characters in the game use a unique, primitive language system developed specifically for the game. This adds to the immersion in the prehistoric setting.

Performance notes:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.21): Many players report issues with the game crashing, including problems during missions and general instability. Some users experience crashes due to missing files.
- Optimization and performance (weight 0.15): Opinions on optimization vary, with some players finding it acceptable or good, while others report performance issues despite updates and validations. The game is noted to run smoothly on some systems.
- Gameplay bugs and glitches (weight 0.11): Players report various gameplay issues, including buggy missions, glitchy gameplay, and actions being constantly cancelled or repeated.
- Framerate and resolution issues (weight 0.09): Players experience framerate issues, particularly on high-end PCs and during animations. There are also reports of frame drops at 1080 resolution.
- Compatibility and technical issues (weight 0.07): There are various technical issues reported, including compatibility problems with Windows 11, black screen issues, and the game getting stuck on loading screens.
- Audio and visual effects (weight 0.07): The game is praised for its visual effects, artistic direction, and audio elements such as realistic sounds and enjoyable music.
- Hardware and system requirements (weight 0.07): The game is noted to have decent PC requirements and can run on older computers. It is also playable on Steam Deck in docked mode.
- Improvements with patches (weight 0.03): The game's performance has improved with patches and better hardware, addressing some of the initial issues reported by players.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended to anyone (weight 0.18): Many players highly recommend the game to anyone considering getting it, suggesting it has broad appeal.
- Unique experience (weight 0.15): The game is praised for providing a unique and immersive experience, making it stand out from other games in the genre.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.13): Many players recommend purchasing the game when it is on sale, indicating that it offers good value for money at a discounted price.
- Recommended for survival fans (weight 0.13): The game is recommended for fans of survival games and open-world exploration, offering a blend of both genres.
- Recommended for open-world fans (weight 0.11): Fans of open-world games and unique settings are likely to enjoy this game due to its exploration and adventure elements.
- Good for beginners (weight 0.05): The game is considered good for beginners in survival crafting games, offering an accessible entry point into the genre.
- Try before judging (weight 0.05): Players recommend trying the game before making a judgment, indicating that it might not appeal to everyone but is worth experiencing.
- Perfect for primitive era fans (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for those who enjoy games set in primitive eras, offering a unique setting and experience.
- Gameplay and freedom (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for its gameplay and the freedom it offers to players, allowing for a more open and exploratory experience.
- Worth a grab (weight 0.03): The game is considered worth purchasing, indicating that it offers a good experience overall.
- Desire for online multiplayer (weight 0.03): Some players express a desire for online multiplayer, indicating that it could enhance the gaming experience.
- Game needs a remaster (weight 0.03): Some players feel that the game needs a remaster or reboot, suggesting that it could benefit from updated graphics or mechanics.
- Recommended for achievement hunters (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for those who enjoy replaying games to achieve all accomplishments and rewards.
- Apex edition recommended (weight 0.03): The Apex edition of the game is specifically recommended, suggesting it offers additional value or content.
- Survivor mode recommended (weight 0.03): Playing the game on survivor mode is recommended for a more challenging and immersive experience.
- Disable collection animation (weight 0.02): Players suggest disabling the collection animation to make farming easier, indicating a tip for improving gameplay.
- Set hunter vision to unlimited (weight 0.02): Setting hunter vision to unlimited is recommended to avoid frustration, suggesting a useful gameplay tip.
- Hopes for a sequel (weight 0.02): Some players express hopes for a sequel, indicating that they enjoyed the game and want more content.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.21): Players are frustrated primarily due to repetitive missions and numerous technical issues, including game crashes, bugs, and performance problems. Additionally, the game's repetitive content, unbalanced mechanics, and issues with the Ubisoft launcher and account management contribute significantly to this frustration.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.15): Players enjoy the game's unique setting, immersive survival mechanics, and the ability to tame and ride animals. The engaging storyline, beautiful graphics, and satisfying combat mechanics also contribute to a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.14): The game's unique prehistoric setting and the ability to tame and ride animals generate a lot of excitement. Players are also thrilled by the immersive gameplay mechanics, challenging survival mode, and the variety of activities and exploration opportunities.
- Joy (weight 0.1): Players find joy in the game's beautiful environment, engaging gameplay, and the unique experience of taming and riding animals. The immersive world, enjoyable combat mechanics, and the overall fun gameplay loop contribute to a joyful experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.08): Disappointment stems from the game's repetitive missions and lack of innovation. Players also express dissatisfaction with the weak storyline, uninteresting characters, and the absence of multiplayer mode, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.07): Players feel satisfied with the game's immersive survival mechanics, challenging gameplay, and the rich, atmospheric world. The enjoyable combat mechanics, tribe growth, and the overall quality of the game contribute to a satisfying experience.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.04): Nostalgia is evoked through childhood memories associated with the game and its long-term impact. Players reminisce about their experiences with the game over time, reflecting on its relevance and the positive memories it holds.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Boredom arises from the repetitive nature of the missions and side quests. Players find the monotonous tasks and grinding to be tedious, leading to a lack of engagement and interest in the gameplay.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Players appreciate the game's unique setting, detailed graphics, and the developers' effort in creating an immersive experience. The unique gameplay mechanics and the overall concept of the game are highly valued.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement comes from the humorous and unique experiences within the game. Players find the gameplay mechanics and certain events to be entertaining and funny, adding a light-hearted element to the game.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is primarily caused by technical issues such as game crashes, freezing, and the requirement of third-party applications. Players are also frustrated with the game's mechanics and restrictions, which hinder their overall experience.
- Admiration (weight 0.02): Players admire the game's detailed depiction of the prehistoric era, immersive atmosphere, and polished combat system. The unique setting and immersive world-building are highly praised for their quality and depth.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.02): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's unique and engaging gameplay, as well as its high quality within its genre. Players are excited about the game's map, story, and the overall fun experience it provides.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are surprised by the game's quality and enjoyment, often exceeding their initial expectations. Unexpected moments and positive experiences contribute to this sense of surprise.
- Immersion (weight 0.01): Immersion is achieved through the game's deep connection with nature, visual and auditory aspects, and the overall atmosphere. Players feel deeply engaged and absorbed in the game's world and environment.
- Fear (weight 0.01): Fear arises from unexpected and scary encounters with predators such as crocodiles and mammoths. These intense and thrilling moments create a sense of danger and excitement.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players love the game's unique environment, characters, animals, and music. The overall uniqueness and charm of the game evoke a strong sense of affection and admiration.
- Relaxation (weight 0): Relaxation comes from the game's ability to provide a stress-free and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the game's calming effect and the opportunity to play without overthinking.
- Sadness (weight 0): Sadness is caused by the loss of save data, which can be a frustrating and disheartening experience for players who have invested time and effort into the game.
- Melancholy (weight 0): Melancholy arises from reflecting on changes over time and the realization of how things have evolved. Players feel a sense of nostalgia and sadness when reminiscing about past experiences with the game.}