Far Cry 3 Game Guide
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Introduction
Be honest: have you ever seen any media that begins with a bunch of crazy twentysomethings having a crazy twentysomething lifestyle, doing shots of motor oil and jumping out of planes, screaming about Mountain Dew while punching a dolphin square in the solar plexus, etc., that doesn't end with some kind of horrible misadventure? People shooting at them, cannibals, alien marauders, a Dane Cook performance?Well, Far Cry 3 certainly isn't going to break with that tradition, as you'll find yourself squarely in over your head as soon as the game begins. Luckily, GameSpot's Game Guide will help guide you through all the ups and downs of the game's main storyline, and will offer plenty of tips for the side missions, as well. Curious about the easiest way to silently take out an enemy outpost? Want to figure out how to unlock most of the game's weapons before you even begin the story? Ever wanted to kill a shark, but weren’t sure how? We've got you covered.
General Tips
Hunting/Crafting Tips
Ready to get up close and personal with Rook Island's meanest denizens?
When the game starts, you're going to be grossly limited in the number of items that you can carry. In order to load up with more goodies, you'll need to hunt animals and use their skins to make more bags for yourself. Luckily, the process isn't all that difficult, as the early tutorials will explain most of the basics: go to an area that has the kind of animals that you need to hunt, hop out of your car, wander around for a bit, find your targets, and shoot them. If you're quiet while you move, you shouldn't have too many problems bagging your prey.
Of course, finding that prey might be a different matter. Luckily, almost every animal you need to hunt will be marked on your map, assuming you've revealed it. If you want to get a jump start on crafting at the beginning of the game, it's worth taking your time to travel the map and climb to the top of all the radio towers that you can access. (You'll be doing this regardless, so you might as well get it out of the way; as a benefit you'll unlock a lot of free weapons in stores.) After doing that, attack as many outposts as you can to both eliminate enemy patrols and unlock new Path of the Hunter missions. From there, you just need to concentrate on locating the animals that you need to hunt and track them down. You should concentrate on bigger rucksacks, weapon holsters, and wallets first, but if you skin everything you see, you should be able to make all of the bags before you dive into the story missions, should you wish to do so.
Like shooting fish in a…in an ocean. With a rocket launcher.
Here are a few tips to get you started.
- Sharks can be one of the toughest enemies to hunt, as they're underwater and said water will make them somewhat resistant to bullets. It's easiest to take them down after you unlock the RPG; hitting a shark with a rocket-propelled grenade will kill it in one shot, allowing you to swim out, skin it, and return to shore to nab the next one. The best spot to do this is north of the Welshore Wrecker's House outpost, on the northwestern corner of the first island. You'll be near an ammo store, so you can restock if need be, and there are plenty of sharks just off the coast.
- Crafting the last upgrade in each category requires you to find a rare, unique animal. These are all found as the result of Path of the Hunter quests, so do as many of those as you find as you travel the island. This is a good idea regardless of hitting the unique enemies, as all of these quests will point you towards normal animals with skins you probably will need.
- Animals come as either predators or herbivores. Predators will usually attack you when they spot you, and since none of them have any ranged attacks, using a shotgun on them as they approach is usually the best bet to take them out. Herbivores will often run when spooked, so bring an assault rifle or other high-powered, rapid-fire weapon to take them down from a distance. Most animals, even the tough ones like bears, will usually die when set on fire, so a molotov or flare gun might also be nice to have in your back pocket.
- You can't damage animal pelts, no matter how you kill their wearer, so if you're having trouble killing your prey, don't hesitate to bring along an explosive arrow or RPG to settle the job once and for all.
- If you’re attempting a Path of the Hunter quest, keep in mind that you have to use the type of weapon that the mission requests, not necessarily the weapon you’re given. If a mission says that you have to pick up an SMG after accepting it, you can usually bring your tricked-out SMG from the nearest weapon store rather than the low-quality one that the mission provides. Bring your best gear for the best chance at a kill!
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