Developer/publisher Ubisoft (Toronto)
Format PC, PS4, PS5 (tested), Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series
Release Out now
The promo push for Far Cry 6 has been at pains to emphasise that its antagonist, AntĂłn Castillo, is empathetic and complex. Thatâs fortunate, because we wouldnât have noticed otherwise. Ubisoft means business with its latest bad guy, bringing in Giancarlo Esposito to play Castillo, clearly hoping the character can match the actorâs reputation for nuance. What we get is reheated Gus Fring, scooped into the uniform of a brutal dictator, but also an oddly minor presence, confined to occasional cutscenes and radio speeches. Especially after Deathloopâs efforts to pull its main adversary into its game space, Espositoâs involvement feels clumsily traditional.
Itâs indicative of a game with conservative priorities, offering charismatic personalities andâŠ