As a fan of the Farcry series and one of the few people that really found Farcry Primal a great experience, Avatar : Frontiers of Pandora delivers fully.
I actually bought a PS5 for this game because I saw it was exclusive (not on PS4) (while waiting for this to come out I've enjoyed 2 excellent exclusive games already - Dead Space remake, and Remnant 2)
Those were great, but even they did not prepare me for the "wow" factor I got when experiencing the jaw dropping tropical setting of Avatar. The amount of varied plant life, streams, mountains, huge trees, vast valleys and swamps- just stunning and exploration is an absolute joy. This is especially true when you gain the flying creature companion you can ride in the skies. The mission to be able to tame your flying creature required you to climb an epic series of valleys and waterfalls. That experience will end up being one of my favorite gaming experiences to remember.
Getting back to comparison to Farcry:
-same overtaking outpost system, which is addicting
-fast travel enabled at camps when discovered
-there are a few types of bows which are actually more fun to use than the machine guns, shot guns, etc. - but this game really reels in the selection of weapons.
-the shooting mechanics are admittedly not as tight as Farcry games, so people that thought those had not so good gun mechanics might really feel let down.
-there is good customization, and a good skill system to distribute points when leveling up.
I will get into some criticisms, but to be honest, the joy of exploring such a huge beautiful would (the best, most lush and gorgeous that I have ever experienced in a video game), these few drawbacks so far have not diminished the allure to keep playing and exploring:
The cooking/recipe system with combining plants to get buffs and be able to upgrade weapons is overwhelming and complicated. It's definitely ambitious, but I would much rather prefer a simple currency system where I could go to a village and just pay to upgrade clothing or weapons. Having to find certain plants and then combine them with others to get the upgrade you want is too time consuming.
There is a huge data base of plants and creatures that get updated as you find them in the world. Much to take in if you want. I would say it's kind of overkill, but I have to commend the developers for taking the Avatar universe so seriously and packing so much into the game.
There is much to do and much to see in this game. In conclusion, those that appreciate the generous content and beautiful huge worlds to explore in games like the Farcry series and Assassin's Creed sandbox games (Valhalla, Odyssey) should really enjoy Avator Frontiers of Pandora. This this pretty much is a milestone in that style for this new generation of console
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Limited Edition, PlayStation 5
4.6 | 983 ratings
Price: 19.99
Last update: 12-27-2024
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Explore a world of wonder and danger. Experience the epic wonders of the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen continent of Pandora. Journey through beautiful yet unpredictable open world regions, where lowering your guard can lead to deadly mistakes.
Become Na’vi. Harness your incredible strength and agility while customizing your character; crafting new gear, and upgrading skills and weapons to fit your playstyle.
Soar the skies. Bond with your own personal banshee that will give you an edge in aerial combat and can be used for traveling across the vast Western Frontier.
Master multiple combat styles. Fight off the dangers of Pandora as you embrace the precision of traditional Na’vi weapons, including your bow and spear-thrower, or leverage your human training with more destructive weapons, such as an assault rifle or a shotgun.
Explore a world of wonder and danger. Experience the epic wonders of the Western Frontier, a never-before-seen continent of Pandora. Journey through beautiful yet unpredictable open world regions, where lowering your guard can lead to deadly mistakes.
Become Na’vi. Harness your incredible strength and agility while customizing your character; crafting new gear, and upgrading skills and weapons to fit your playstyle.
Soar the skies. Bond with your own personal banshee that will give you an edge in aerial combat and can be used for traveling across the vast Western Frontier.
Master multiple combat styles. Fight off the dangers of Pandora as you embrace the precision of traditional Na’vi weapons, including your bow and spear-thrower, or leverage your human training with more destructive weapons, such as an assault rifle or a shotgun.
Product information
| UPC | 887256114015 |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B0C7SM1W4K |
| Release date | December 7, 2023 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
677 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,384 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #75 in PlayStation 5 Games |
| Package Dimensions | 6.73 x 5.31 x 0.59 inches; 2.89 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Language | English |
| Rated | Teen |
| Item model number | 240123A-64 |
| Item Weight | 2.89 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Ubisoft |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Date First Available | June 12, 2023 |
Top reviews from the United States
R. Salchak
Incredible setting for a UBi Soft sandbox first person game
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2023Mike Snyder
Not to be missed, even if you're not a fan of the movies.
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
Mike Snyder
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
Here's my original mini-review, posted to social media last year but re-posted here in its entirety:
Yes, AFP is built on the bones of Far Cry and features a huge open world with lots of side quests, collectibles and enemy outposts. And yes, it's a first-person action/adventure with guns and bows and a map you gradually de-fog to reveal points of interest.
It's different in many important ways, not least of which is the setting; the alien world of Pandora, as seen in the James Cameron movies. As a stand-alone story, it can be enjoyed even with a cursory understanding (or even none at all) of the Na'vi (tall blue catlike aliens) and the RDA (human invaders, aka "sky people"). The main thing is that you at least like the Far Cry style of open world games; maybe hunting/crafting as well, which is a core tenant here.
If so, I highly recommend AFP. Big, beautiful, and fun.
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Al Gotti
This game is what current Gen was made for
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023Kelsey
Great game
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024Puzzle Dad
Graphics are beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024Eduardo
What I expected .
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024