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Episode 82:

The Instincts of a Predator.

Runtime: 55 Minutes

We talk about the original Far Cry, released for Microsoft Windows on March 23, 2004. As part of our discussion, we look back at the history of its development studio, Crytek, and its founder, Cervat Yerli. We continue by diving into the game before looking at critic and user reviews from 2004. Finally, we talk about the CryEngine, and how the FarCry series is still flourishing to this day. Join us for an instinctual trip down Memory Card Lane.

FarCry

References:

Game-Specific Wiki:

  Far Cry Fandom Wiki

Steam Reviews:

  Far Cry on Steam

Additional Sources:

The History of Crytek:

  The Story of Crytek: From X-Isle Through Redemption

GamePro Review:

  Far Cry Review

GameSpy Review:

  Far Cry Review

Far Cry Game Play Video on YouTube:

  Far Cry Classic - Eurogamer Let's Play LIVE

Audio Sources:

Cold Open Music:

Comfortable Mystery by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3531-comfortable-mystery

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Podcast Intro Music:

Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4171-open-those-bright-eyes

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/