Doom 3 vs Far Cry

[user1234]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
I tried Far Cry, I didn't like it. I had to vote for Doom 3.

what didn't you like about far cry ? I know it takes a while to learn the interface, unlike doom which is super simple, but then again you can do more complex things in far cry (navigate around huge maps, drive vehicles, zoom scope, nightvision, hide and sneak, fly and fight helicopters). I recommend this guide to increase your enjoyment (may need to register w/gamespot.com)

http://www.gamespot.com/features/6094321/index.html

 

[ty1er]

Thats a tough one to call.

If i could only have one of these great games, i would have to pick Farcry.

-ty1er/

 

[xSkyDrAx]

Farcry definitely has more interesting gameplay than Doom 3 but Doom 3 wasn't here to break the gameplay barrier.
Farcry's foliage and dense jungle's and bright beaches makes it a beaut but I say Doom 3 gets the lead in the graphics area.
Now the sounds, voice acting mainly, Doom 3 wins big time. Just by listening to the PDA's in Doom 3 you can hear the fatigue in their voices and the paraonia, the fear. It true sounds like they've been living on some isolated mars base for a while.
It's a tough call for me because I played Farcry, well am playing, after I've played Doom 3 so the open environment and well light areas are a huge welcome for me. I would say they are equal.

 

[imported_chrisbtx]

Originally posted by: user1234
wow, cool !!!! that must be better than any doom character models.
I wonder if the votes for doom where from people that did not play far cry.....

I've gone through Far Cry 2 times now, and I really like it. Like I said earlier, I just prefer the arcade feel that Doom 3 has.

Originally posted by: Todd33
Doom 3 is repetitive and boring. I paid $50 and can hardly make myself play it.

The Serious Sam games are in the dictionary as examples for repetitive, but they are still fun to play... to each his/her own I guess .

Now the sounds, voice acting mainly, Doom 3 wins big time. Just by listening to the PDA's in Doom 3 you can hear the fatigue in their voices and the paraonia, the fear. It true sounds like they've been living on some isolated mars base for a while.

I can't agree with you more on that point... the voice log that I will always remember is the one on the PDA that you picked up in Hell with the guy that was all alone and scared talking about the demons taunting and playing with him. That is the voice log that I feel is the very best one overall in the game.


Edit: I guess what made me overall choose Doom 3 over Far Cry was how well the game pulled you into it. The atmosphere, when paired with the right equipment, is simply awesome. That's something that Far Cry was never able to compare on, and that's a big part of the game for me, so I guess there's where the 10th of a point higher is from for Doom 3 over Far Cry for me.

I did love Far Cry though, so don't get me wrong on that... the outdoor environments caused me to have to wear a bib the first time I played the game so I wouldn't get soaked in drool. j/k

 

[The Green Bean]

Doom3 = POS

 

[user1234]

right now it looks like 57 - 35 in favor of far cry, but far cry might have an advantage of being released a few months earlier, and therefore sold more copies so far, and been played by more people. But ultimately, I'm sure the doom name and the huge media exposure would mean that doom 3 will out sell far cry, wether it's a better game or not.

 

[49erinnc]

No contest for me...Far Cry hands down. I beat Far Cry well before D3 was released and never went back to play Far Cray again, until last night. After completing Doom3 (and upgrading to a new video card), I figured that just for kicks, I'd throw in Far Cry to see how it looked on my new video card. 2 hours later I was still playing...lol. Playing that game again for a little while made me realize just how great it was and how much more I enjoyed it than D3. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed D3 and have no regrets for buying it the day it came out. But I never got the level of enjoyment from it that I did with Far Cry. I know they're totally different games but for me personally, Far Cry wins in a landslide. Game of the year if you ask me, simply because it carried zero hype, wasn't a much anticipated sequel and far exceeded my expectations. Didn't hurt that it only cost me like $36 at Sam's Club either. Multiplayer left a lot to be desired, but the same can be said about D3 and then some.

I think I can sum it up best by saying that with D3, I kept thinking "Man, will this game end already??!!" and with Far Cry I kept thinking "Man, I hope I'm not getting near the end yet!"

 

[biostud]

FarCry, it seems to be much more varied and I actually liked the saving system, it made the play much more intense. I'm not sure it would work with doom because of the illogical way the monsters approach you. But it would definately give 200% adrenalin boost. I have a bad habit of quick saving too much and it kinda of ruin the scaryness. It's not dooms fault but it annoys me

I like both games, but FarCry was just better IMO.

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: Megatomic
I tried Far Cry, I didn't like it. I had to vote for Doom 3.

what didn't you like about far cry ? I know it takes a while to learn the interface, unlike doom which is super simple, but then again you can do more complex things in far cry (navigate around huge maps, drive vehicles, zoom scope, nightvision, hide and sneak, fly and fight helicopters). I recommend this guide to increase your enjoyment (may need to register w/gamespot.com)

http://www.gamespot.com/features/6094321/index.html

Unfortunately I don't even have the game anymore. I used it in a trade deal to get Doom 3. Maybe I'll give it another try when I'm done with the other game.

 

[Mullzy]

For the FUN FACTOR, FarCry wins.

There's no doubt that parts of Doom 3 (well most of it) look really amazing... but the game is just not very much fun darn-it!

 

[user1234]

Originally posted by: Modeps
Dont you have anything better to do than post thread upon thread about Doom3?

umm, if you're not interested why are you looking at doom 3 threads, let alone posting here ? don't you have anything better to do ?

 

[JBT]

I perfer Far Cry, but Doom is decent. I havn't finished it yet though so I maybe havn't gotten the hate of being so repetitive into my brain yet.

 

[user1234]

We are fast approaching the 100 votes mark, at which point I will declare the winner.... hurry, last call to vote now !!!

 

[jim1976]

I'd have to say Far Cry. Both are great but :

1. Far Cry amazed us first with the astonishing GFX
2. I'm an outdoor FPS guy.

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: user1234

Originally posted by: Modeps
Dont you have anything better to do than post thread upon thread about Doom3?

umm, if you're not interested why are you looking at doom 3 threads, let alone posting here ? don't you have anything better to do ?

I've refrained from making my own comments about Doom 3 until now:

My problem is that you've got this huge issue with Doom 3 not living up to YOUR hype. In your mind, it was supposed to be the quintessential game... Everything you ever wanted in your FPS, plus naked girls. You screwed yourself into not liking this game because it became, before it was ever released, a pinnacle that could not be matched by anything including itself. Doom 3 is exactly what id said it would be. A beautiful 3D engine, housing a scary run-and-gun style of gameplay, which is what Doom 1 and 2 were for their time. While I have my own issues about the flashlight ingame (I think for the most part it's fine, but the circle it emits is a bit too pronounced), Doom 3 is what I wanted it to be... Brainless, nail-biting, scary in your face action with cool graphics. The facial animation is incredible, the voice acting and 3d audio is unmatched, and it's just all around fun.

As for comparing Doom 3 to Far Cry, they're two completely different sub-genres in the FPS world. One is based upon wide open, HUGE outdoor maps with vehicles where you face an army of Mercs that act like humans (squads using each other to flush you out). The other is a game that relies on everyone subconscious fears of the dark and things hiding around corners with braindead monsters in tight locales. I happen to enjoy both styles of gameplay (even though Serious Sam was just laudable) for different reasons, and therefore will vote for your "They're about equal" option.

 

[BespinReactorShaft]

I'm actually surprised Farcry is leading. I thought the weight of publicity would make Doom3 a sure fire winner. Of course, I'm currently playing both games and the vote goes to Farcry. Because Farcry:
1) has got at least one nubile female character
2) has an arsenal that pwnz like no other since counterstrike
3) hasn't got a flashlight precludes your current weapon
4) gives you a (virtual) tan
5) plays better than Doom3 at higher resolution and detail levels
6) reminds me of "The Beach" soundtrack esp. Leftfield's Snakeblood
7) is a serviceable substitute for being on a real tropical island getaway

the end

 

[The Green Bean]

HL2 rocks!!!

 

[Regs]

I'd admit I'm Doom fan. But even with that, I'd say Far Cry beats it by a nose. Far Cry has better gameplay. The AI is just un matched by any other game and that feeling that your predator out in the woods hunting people down is just exciting. In all honesty, D3 actually has better online play that makes your adrenaline rush.


And where are all those people complaining about how Far Cry is linear? Just like in D3? pfft.

 

[Davegod]

I prefer Doom 3
atmosfear

Far Cry was excellent game, though didnt see all the fuss about innovation etc - not after op flashpoint, which had the huge (FAR bigger) open island thing, more than basic token vehicles, not to mention squads etc.. nor the AI, i never had a moment where i thought "now that was a clever thing for him to do". didnt take too long to feel repetitive either, and the monster things just didnt seem to fit well imho.

doom3 was only ever supposed to be a action/horror arcade-ish fps shooter, i'm not sure why so many people seem to be surprised and whining about it being exactly that. main things i miss from it is being able to induce monsters to fight each other, and too few of those classic doom moments (like you do get the first time you get the chaingun, chainsaw and beserker).

 

[JackBurton]

I have not had a game scare me as bad as Doom 3 since Resident Evil. I LOVE it! AWESOME game!

 

[Modeps]

Originally posted by: JackBurton
I have not had a game scare me as bad as Doom 3 since Resident Evil. I LOVE it! AWESOME game!

Ever play Clive Barker's Undying? That was pretty darn scary.

 

[user1234]

Originally posted by: Modeps

I've refrained from making my own comments about Doom 3 until now:

My problem is that you've got this huge issue with Doom 3 not living up to YOUR hype. In your mind, it was supposed to be the quintessential game... Everything you ever wanted in your FPS, plus naked girls. You screwed yourself into not liking this game because it became, before it was ever released, a pinnacle that could not be matched by anything including itself.

fair enough, but a lot of people share the same feeling, including professional reviewers and many of the voters on this thread.

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: Modeps

Originally posted by: JackBurton
I have not had a game scare me as bad as Doom 3 since Resident Evil. I LOVE it! AWESOME game!

Ever play Clive Barker's Undying? That was pretty darn scary.

Yeah, that's a good one too.

 

[prometheusxls]

Both actually svck imo.

Farcry is a game of two halves (sort of like halo). After the demo I was psyched and ready to fall in love with the game. The outdoor levels were amazing with great game play, pretty graphics, good enemy AI and a real challenge. The game was fun. Then the Trigens came along. And the trigens are one of the stupidest enemy concepts I have ever seen. They really tore down what was up to that point a very good game. More indoor levels a devolving story ... the whole second half of the game svcks and it all culminates in a crescendo of crap with one of the worst endings I have seen in a game. Graphics 90%, Sound 90%, Game Play 80%, Story 40%, Value / Quality: 80%, Overall maybe 70%...

As for Doom3 it has perhaps the highest production values of any title I have ever played. The graphics, voice acting, sound and interface a second to none. There are some aesthetic criticisms about the level of darkness and the bulbous character models... but those aren't really pertinent to a review. The biggest short coming is game play and its a whopper. The game has all the archaic game play features of the original: excessive linearity, no multi player, and monotonous spawning monsters. In many respects the new one is even worse than the original in the game play category. The reason the game is so massively vid card limited is not because of spectacular graphics but because of AI, there is none... The spawn factor is not to be under estimated as it precludes any stealth, sniping, or evasion tactics. Its all brute force with doom3. But ironically there is little challenge, heavy weapons aren't needed since most enemies are easily dispatched with a shotgun. The game gets really boring after a few hours and is actually too long (20 hours). I definitely felt my self zoning out while playing. Even the bosses are easily dealt with. Its way too monotonous. The ease of play moots the thrill of expanding your arsenal with plasma and bfg weapons that I felt in the original. There is almost nothing neat and interesting to look forward to and no real emotional payoffs for the player. I would criticize the story, but I never noticed any story or narrative throughout the game. It something similar to Diablo. There are no NPC: just you and enemies, you are killing them because they are trying to kill you. Neither of you have an agenda. Ratings: Graphics: 95%, Sound 100%, Game play: 50%, Story: NA, Value/quality: 100%, Over all: 70%.

Edited for spelling

 

[user1234]

prometheusxls, while I completely agree with your doom 3 review, I mostly disagree with your farcry review as I think that the second half of the game is even better then the first - the tridgens add variety to the roster of enemies you face, the mercs are still there for you to fight as well, and the battles between mercs and mutants add a lot of strategy to the (not to mention it's a lot of fun to watch). Even the mercs themselves become tougher and more intelligent (they move quietly without shouting). Also the outdoor levels (which I prefer) become even better with high speed gun boat chases, and there are some special levels like the level without weapons, the co-play with valery, the car chase, and the boss fights. You also get some new improved weapons like OICW and machine gun.

If you think that both game svck, I wonder what is a good game in your book ?