![]() He is usually content to be directed from one mission to the next without expressing an opinion or doing much communicating at all, while his comrades give impassioned speeches about the plight of the Wenja. Takkar is not a silent protagonist, but nor is he particularly interesting. Not unlike 'Dying Light', the nighttime in Oros is more dangerous, with powerful predators prowling the hills and plains.ĭespite the strengths in its gameplay and content, the storyline in 'Primal' leaves something to be desired. I had a blast running from one place to another, hunting animals, playing around with potions and bombs, and helping out random Wenja, and when I finally reached my next objective, an hour or two had passed without my noticing. The open world is covered in normal 'Far Cry' things that have been given a coat of tribal paint, like camps and bonfires (converted from outposts and radio towers), but I often found myself distracted by the environment. These are used for routine crafting like Takkar’s weapons and cold weather armor, but also expensive purchases like enhancing the cave. The map is chock full of crafting materials, from trees and rocks to rare furs found on wily critters. The specialists he collects throughout Oros unlock new skills and crafting recipes, and when their huts are upgraded, they can offer even more. Some of my best experiences were when I was creeping through the brush behind an oblivious animal with my trusty leopard crouched beside me, or ordering a cave bear to charge the front gate of a camp while I took potshots at the confused villagers from their flank.Īlmost all of Takkar’s advancement is conducted through the village. I was given the use of a great horned owl that could be directly controlled to scout out enemy encampments and even drop bombs on their unsuspecting inhabitants. The animals are tough and it is easy to revive them should they fall in battle, making them Takkar’s most versatile and efficient weapons. I can be accompanied by one beast at a time, and they can be summoned and dismissed at will, being safely stored in a collection of sorts when not being used. Jaguars are stealthy hunters, dholes help me gather crafting materials, and bears are the prehistoric equivalent of a battle tank. There are over fifteen creatures to be tamed throughout Oros, each with its own stats and abilities. Another side effect of the weaponry is that nearly everything is quiet, so stealth has more options. ![]() Enemies are made challenging through their sheer numbers and also a large amount of chieftains, who use resilient bone armor and heavier weapons. ![]() Often while playing 'Far Cry 4' my eyes would glaze over while I looked over the huge list of weapons, paralyzed by indecision, but my selection always included the bow and throwing knives. Combat has been distilled down to a raw, visceral form. The limited equipment selection is a blessing instead of a drawback. For the hero/hunter player character, Takker, all of the foes must be dispatched at relatively close range, either by his own hand or the actions of his animal buddy. There are a few anachronistic gadgets, like a grappling claw and bee bombs, but even these only serve as distractions. ![]() Because of the prehistoric setting, these cavepeople have no guns or explosives - their most advanced projectiles are flint-tipped arrows fired from simple wooden bows. The 'Primal" experience is very different from a typical 'Far Cry', and indeed most shooters in general.
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