Far Cry 2 Headquarters

The game kicks off with your character (there are a few to choose from) sat in the back of a jeep in a very Call of Duty-style scripted intro sequence. From the back seat we're introduced to the fictional African world Ubisoft's put together, with plenty of wildlife prancing along the roadside and the occasional security blockade from two of the region's warring factions.

Set within the surprisingly diverse landscape of Africa and chronicling the war between two rival factions (UFLL & APR) and the mystery behind the enigmatic arms dealer The Jackal, Far Cry 2 proposes a vastly different experience to the 2004 original from CryTek. Pushing supernatural influences and the South Pacific archipelago to one side, Far Cry 2 focuses on a grittier, more realistic experience and looks all the better for it.