9 Classic Video Games That Would Make For The Perfect Christmas Present

It's not the festive season if you're not racking up credit card debt on relatives you see twice a year, and if you've got games to buy, that means you'll be stopping by Best Buy and Gamestop and dropping full whack on $60 titles that don't warrant the asking price.

Edward Love

Published: Dec 17, 2016 02:41 pm

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Far Cry 3

Release: 2012

Platforms: PC, PS3, Xbox 360

The Far Cry series has never had it better than Far Cry 3, the sweet point in the franchise. With a lush island begging to be explored and a memorable villain in Vaas (above), it’s that rare sandbox game that never overstays its welcome.

While later titles in the series have strayed too far into “more is more” territory, Far Cry 3 has a swagger and confidence to let you simply play. Its setting, Rook Island, is a veritable playground, and feels like a proper Far Cry setting – later games just haven’t managed to capture the same spirit of adventure.

From simple traversal to stealth action and wildlife hunting, Far Cry 3 is a high mark in a franchise of uneven quality. But when it’s good – as it is here – it’s really good.

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