4. Far Cry 5

Far Cry 5 brought a novel US setting and sidekicks (like Boomer) to the mix.

With Far Cry 5 the series took a bold step, taking the action to the US. But despite the fact that Montana was a world apart from the Pacific Islands of Far Cry 3 or the Himalayas of Far Cry 4 for that matter, this had all the action and exciting open-world gameplay the series is renowned for.

Also, you did not go up against pirates or soldiers here, but rather against the mercenaries of the Project at Eden’s Gate cult, led by their fanatical leader Joseph Seed (aka “The Father”), who sadly wasn’t in the same league as earlier villains like Pagan Min or Vaas. Meanwhile, the fact you played a silent character here might have pissed off those who enjoyed playing as Jason Brody or Jack Carver in the earlier games.

But still, the open-world gameplay here is as much fun as it has ever been, and taking part in side activities (like the races) and raiding cult outposts with sidekicks like Nick Rye or Boomer the dog makes this a great entry in the series all the same.