The Far Cry series has had its ups and downs, particulary on the consoles, but Far Cry 2 is one of the bright spots.
This sandbox first-person shooter is a full sequel to the original, lets you choose both your play style and your faction allegiences and features 20 square miles to explore with environments that range from jungle to desert.
If you've never played the series or quit after Far Cry Instincts: Predator, you owe yourself a taste of this open world adventure. There's even multiplayer in the form of deathmatches and team assault.
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I have never played this series. Love to try it.
Count me in!
Awesome contest! I've heard a lot of great things about FC2.
Rented this & loved what little I got to play. Stepson hogged it & I forgot all about it
Sweet count me in on this! I've always thought about picking this game up, but never got around to it...
Tweeted @solidalchemist (http://twitter.com/#!/solidalchemist/status/41061397378891776)
Thanks as always and tweeted
@genxsis83
Twitter username is deadbodyman11, thanks.
I rented this when it came out, played it obsessively, then had to take it back before ever finishing it. Great game, and I love just driving around and doing random crap. Hope I win!
Oh, and I tweeted @PhillyUnknown
Nice!
Tweeted @arahal88
Entered and followed @Gamewatcher
@dawpa2000:
http://twitter.com/dawpa2000/status/41100748095893504
Twitter UN: FL1PSID3
Cool contest thanks. Twitter name Jaszunai.
Cool game!
Twitter @fresh0288
I enjoyed the original Far Cry, thanks for the opportunity. =)
I've played this game before and it's fun but I don't own it! This would be awesome to win! Thanks for the contest!
Twitter: ky1521
Thanks for the contest. This is a game I've been interested in for awhile, but haven't played it. It came out when I was without a 360 for a few months. When I got a new one it didn't make it into my catch up pile.
I've only played the original Far Cry on PC.
Thank you for yet another great giveaway.
Will go RT contest announcement now. Twitter name: @incphi
Entered via twitter @FSNsaber Thanks!
I'm in for farcry 2! I watched a friend play it back when it came out. Seemed like a decent enough game.
Far cry was one of my favorite games. My computer can not handle the second so I would love to own the 360 version. =)
Never played this series. I wouldn't mind giving it a shot.
im in. thanks
In. Please pick me. Thanks.
Sweet contest. I've never played this franchise. I want this so bad. Seriously, you have no idea.
Never tried the far cry series before. Have always been a Halo or CoD fan. This will be a refreshing change
In it to win it!
Thanks for this awesome contest. This game looks fun and I would love to win it too! Thanks again!
Never played the Far Cry series before. Here's my chance! Will tweet @EeveeFanboy.
Great prize! I'm @alee67 on Twitter and I also tweeted here: http://twitter.com/#!/alee67/status/41292145251983360
Far Cry 2, interesting. I've never played Far Cry
O man I always heard this game was boss. VEERRY hard to complete 1000/1000 though.
RT- @Darklurkr23
Big thanks guys!
I would love Far Cry 2!!
I'm starting to feel greedy.
Twitter: UltimoRey
Cool, I enjoyed the original Far Cry!
@Killabee_Skillz
I don't own this game, but own and like the first.
@Tomelica
Played the first one on the PC. Never played the sequel.
Good luck to everyone!
RT'd from Flak_BL.
Would love to win this game!
@nythrilla
I haven't got to play Far Cry 2 yet. Thanks a bunch for giving us a chance to win!
Twitter: Revixe06
I would love to win Far Cry 2.
@sgandham12
RT'd and reviewed @VeridisQuo1
Entering to win! Really want to play this one..!
Never tried this game, but ive been meaning to
I checked out the game a friend's house. It was pretty good. I loved the level editor!!!!!!
I would love to win this.
Twitter name is @Caffe1neahol1c
Thanks for the chance
This Game sounds interesting...
Twitter:CrunchbiteNuva
Sure, why not.
would love to try out this game
twitter aznxchunky
sounds like a good title, thanks for the chance to win it!
RT'd @jawdroppuh - http://twitter.com/jawdroppuh/status/42295553693982720
Never played Far Cry but it looks really awesome!
Twitter: @radio_allergy
I started this game on the PC and never finished it - my gaming rig's motherboard gave up the ghost and I never replaced it. But I have an Xbox now, though.
Also following and tweeted as @bomberbadj. Thanks for the contest!
Cool contest!
Cool - I don't have this one & would love to win!
Twitter: @ilRadd
I was close to getting Far Cry Instincts: Pred from Blockbuster for $5 and didn't pull the trigger. Now Far Cry 2? I'm hearing some better things about!
I made a comment :O
twitter @vashkey
Twitter: @randomduded12
Great show guys. I reviewed you on itunes as ObsidianSpire and will tweet in a second.:)
I played the first wonder how this one is
Awesome contest, as usual! Good luck to all participants.
I suppose it doesn't hurt to enter last minute now does it? Haha either way it looks like this is a pretty good prize this time around. Only seen a friend play it so far.
Entering! would love to win! Thanks for the contest!
twitter @coneecheewa
And the winner is:
60. Courtney
Who says the last person entered never comes up a winner? I just saw it happen!
Next giveaway is another big one. Check back Friday!