Skip to content
Far Cry 2 - Does it still hold up today? episode artwork

Dec 9, 2025 30 min

Far Cry 2 - Does it still hold up today?

from Does This Game Still Hold Up? Hosted by Heaps Good

Does Far Cry 2 still hold up today? Well, in today's video Lennon & David revisit Ubisoft’s most unforgiving entry - the brutal, malaria-ridden hunt for the Jackal - to see whether this 2008 classic still works in 2025. From its immersive African setting to jamming weapons, chaotic fire physics, and a surprisingly bleak story, we break down how Far Cry 2 compares to modern open-world shooters.We cover the narrative, setting, gameplay systems, the buddy mechanics, weapon degradation, and why this game is still so divisive today. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering it for the first time, this deep dive explores how Far Cry 2 became the most polarizing game Ubisoft ever released.#farcry2 #thejackal

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Far Cry 2 - Does it still hold up today?

0:00 30:40

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Share this episode

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Does This Game Still Hold Up??

This episode is 30 minutes long.

When was this Does This Game Still Hold Up? episode published?

This episode was published on December 9, 2025.

Can I download this Does This Game Still Hold Up? episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.