Thousands were imprisoned, tortured, raped, or outright killed. Marcos’ authoritarian rule and Martial Law led to grievous human rights abuses. As for dictatorships, the Philippines was under Ferdinand Marcos’ regime for two decades. Filipino guerrillas fought against foreign conquerors like the Spaniards, Americans, and Japanese, becoming masters at scavenging, skirmishes, and jungle warfare. Even though I live in the opposite hemisphere from Latin American countries, I couldn’t help but feel some sort of affinity given the shared culture and history.īeyond this, there’s also the subject matter of guerrilla warfare and dictatorships. We use Spanish loanwords in our dialects, we celebrate the same festivals and traditions, and, yes, we even enjoy cockfighting (we call it “sabong” here). It’s because the Philippines was a Spanish colony for over 300 years. There are many jokes and quips that will make you chuckle, juxtaposed with dark, violent, and horrifying themes.īecause of the narrative and setting, Far Cry 6 is easily one of the most relatable games for me as a Filipino. Alex Fernandez is also brilliant in the role of ex-KGB spymaster and gadget specialist Juan Cortez. Esposito’s portrayal of Anton Castillo is extremely chilling, switching from a doting father in one moment to a vicious executioner in the next. You and your allies will kindle the fires of the revolution to put a stop to El Presidente’s schemes.įar Cry 6 has several memorable characters. As Dani Rojas, you become part of a guerrilla faction known as Libertad. He wants to be like his father for the future of Yara, but he has also grown disillusioned with his father’s actions. There’s also the dynamic between Anton and Diego, as the latter wrests with his emotions. People known as “fake Yarans” - political dissidents, orphans, the poor, outcasts of society, and other marginalized groups - are rounded up and forced to work in the Viviro fields as slave labor. To hold on to his iron grip, Anton and his cronies use slave labor. The tobacco plants native to Yara allow the extraction of a substance that can, allegedly, cure cancer.īut, there’s more than meets the eye. Adored by his young son, Diego, Anton aims to lead Yara to a golden age of prosperity by using Viviro. The nation is ruled by “El Presidente” Anton Castillo (played by Giancarlo Esposito). Still, based on tidbits of information and the historical backdrop, you’ll notice that Yara is like a stand-in for Cuba.
These issues ranged from simply being unable to use the in-game store to a multitude of crashes.įar Cry 6 takes place in the fictional Caribbean country of Yara. While Far Cry 6 does have a lot going for it, including a massive open-world map and countless activities, there were also several problems that I experienced during the course of this review. It’s an action-packed extravaganza set in the Caribbean where you play as a guerrilla leader to thwart the ambitions of a ruthless dictator. It’s releasing tomorrow via Ubisoft’s official store and the Epic Games Store. This isn't a day 1 for me, but its a buy down the road because of that trust that we are getting a working game with solid design.Far Cry 6, the latest offering in the franchise, is almost here. I say must count for something in a sea of releases that over promise and give you broken games. I try my best not to make it a personal thing simply cause I like other titles more, they put out strong titles of games that work, look great etc. Consistent, strong quality, timely releases etc. I'd say they might be the most solid 3rd party publisher in gaming. I try not to be as harsh on this publisher when I realize some of my worst experiences last gen, have not been with Ubisoft but.other teams and publishers. That has to count for something with titles coming out damn near unplayable. Maybe its just me, maybe we are so use to just expecting a 7 or 8 out of 10 title that we don't see it as "amazing", maybe that amazing part is that they are extremely consistent. I'd say personally an 8.5/10 lol I don't really know of a game by this publisher recently I'd ever give a 10/10, but I've seen that score thrown around for much worse titles that are barely functional.
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