Join The Community
GamesRadar+ Verdict
Pros
- +
Game-and-a-half for the price of one
- +
Unique look and feel
- +
Awesome multiplayer action
Cons
- -
Second campaign is pretty short
- -
User-designed Xbox maps can't be used
- -
Graphics not quite Xbox 360 ready
Why you can trust GamesRadar+ Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about our reviews policy.
The island-themed, first-person shooter Far Cry Instincts for the Xbox isn't currently playable on the 360. This is relevant because, although this 360 game gets its own name, it's really an upgraded and bundled version of Instincts and its expansion pack, Far Cry Instincts Evolution. It's actually a great value for the money, just as long as you don't already own one of the other releases.
Though lead flies aplenty from all manner of weaponry, and the scripted event sequences turn you into an action movie hero, this first-person shooter isn't all guns in the sun. Much of Predator requires a stealthy approach, and sends you creeping through bushes, setting nasty branch-whip traps, throwing rocks to divert attention and driving all over the back of beyond, all with intuitive and responsive controls.
The sound is also immersive, filled with indigenous birds and rustling leaves. It's not just for show, either. Tension rises with every snapped branch, because the bad guys are smart enough to investigate when they hear you crashing through the underbrush, instead of just deciding "it must've been the wind." But once they've found you, they still do some stupid things, like charging straight toward the barrel of your gun while getting hammered with bullets.
