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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

Ubisoft Montreal · May 1, 2013

PC · PS3 · Xbox 360

Mature

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The year is 2007 and Earth has been ravaged by a nuclear war which erupted in the 90s. The east vs. west conflict has raged for generations, and humanity continues to struggle to progress after a disastrous decade. New paths for peace must be found, and the US cyborg army may have found a solution: a powerful bioweapon on a distant island. Your mission is to gather information and figure out what the hell is going on.

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Scores by platform

PC

Critic 8.2 (18 critics) · Gamer 8.7

8.2

PlayStation 3

Critic 8.2 (15 critics) · Gamer 9.4

8.5

Xbox 360

Critic 8.5 (23 critics) · Gamer 9.5

8.7

Critic reviews

  • TechRaptor

    Alex Santa Maria · Apr 30, 2018

    9.0
    Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon started as a joke. It ended up as the epitome of what Far Cry can achieve in its current form. Even five years later, the game’s bombastic action and laser focus let it stand out as an open world triumph. It’s an easy game to complete, with a story that leaves you wanting more rather than less. If you aren’t yet sick of the 80s, Blood Dragon delivers in radical fashion.
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  • PC Gamer

    PC Gamer · Jun 26, 2013

    8.1
    Despite the colourful setup and all the neon accents, Blood Dragon is set in a bafflingly drab world of permanent night, as if anxious to conceal the fact that most of its assets are reused from FC3. The theme, after all, is just a veneer on that game. Yet by the end you realise that its haphazard portrayal of trashy macho culture actually fits the series' fixation with the nature of heroism and violence rather well. Chances are that you've thoroughly enjoyed yourself, too.
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  • The Escapist

    Mike Wehner · May 06, 2013

    8.0
    Even as simply a pure action game, Blood Dragon would be worth a look, but for those who appreciate the retro futuristic style that it bathes in, it's an absolute treat. If you grew up on films like Aliens, Predator, and The Terminator, you simply can't go wrong here. Younger fans of shooters in general will also likely be pleased, though they may not appreciate the humor.
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  • Push Square

    Ben Tarrant · Apr 30, 2013

    8.0
    Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is unashamedly stupid, and it's all the better for it. The standalone download takes the core ideas from Ubisoft's relatively recent tropical thriller, and reassembles them in the form of a nostalgic love-in that's packed with sly references and silly jokes. Its campaign may be short, but the title never overstays its welcome as a result. If you're looking for a laugh, then search no further.
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  • COGconnected

    Shawn Petraschuk · Apr 30, 2013

    8.5
    There isn’t much that the developers at Ubisoft Montreal got wrong in this one. They took everything that made an old summer popcorn flick great and they transcribed it into an interactive feast for the senses. A potty mouthed blast from start to finish I’d have a hard time believing anyone could hate this game. Do yourself a favour and pick this one up, you’ll be glad you did.
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  • Game Front

    Ben Richardson · Apr 30, 2013

    6.8
    Blood Dragon’s distinctive concept provides some lively visuals and some funny jokes. But in its rush to cash in on the popularity of Far Cry 3 and the popularity of ’80s nostalgia in gaming in a general (and after Hotline: Miami in particular), Ubisoft released a game that lacks the cohesion between tone, art direction, and gameplay required to make it truly memorable. It’s a good gimmick — perhaps at that price point, a great one — but it’s still a gimmick.

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Gamer reviews

  • StathisLegendK

    Aug 14, 2021 · PC

    9.0

    Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Review

    What can I say? One of the best shooter games ever, The story is crazy, The gameplay is crazy, The Graphics are crazy, It has a dragons that shoot fricking lasers, and the ending was fire, No words!

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  • Jeff Morgenroth

    Jan 27, 2021 · Xbox 360

    7.7

    I'm the exact target demographic for the references, shlock, and humor that "Blood Dragon" offers, so I may be biased ... but I thought this game was a blast. As a side-project in the "Far Cry" franchise, this game lacks the polish of its siblings, but the punctuations of '80's bombast make up for it. A fun and memorable diversion.

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