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Far Cry 2 is an open-world first-person shooter developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released in October 2008, and the PC version is still sold digitally on Steam.

You play a mercenary dropped into an unnamed central African country torn apart by civil war. Your target is an arms dealer supplying both sides, but you arrive sick with malaria and have to work for corrupt warlords from two rival factions to get closer to him.

The map covers more than 50 square kilometers with no loading screens between areas. You travel by car and boat, take over 70 side missions to earn weapons and intel, and plan attacks around enemy outposts that react without fixed scripts.

Fire is one of the game's defining systems. Grass and trees burn and spread with the wind, letting you trap enemies with Molotovs or a flamethrower. Weapons also wear down and jam over time, and malaria attacks force you to keep medicine on hand.

Far Cry 2 suits players who like a gritty, systems-driven shooter with a hostile world and few hand-holding features. Its campaign is single-player, and it is a good fit for fans of the series who want to see its roots.

Which version should you buy?

• PC: PC keys activate on Steam. The game is old and runs on almost any modern Windows PC.

• Multiplayer: The original online multiplayer mode depended on Ubisoft servers that have since been retired, so treat this as a single-player purchase.

• Consoles: The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions are not sold as PC keys. Check that each listing is for PC.

Before you buy, check the activation platform and region on each offer, then follow our guide on how to activate your CD key. If you want the next chapter, compare prices for Far Cry 3, or see the official Far Cry 2 Steam page.