When was promo trailer for a game Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, it was perceived as a joke for everyone to enjoy. People thought it was DLC for Far Cry 3 and not a stand-alone downloadable game. It wasn’t until the people discovered that this was indeed a real game. They also discovered that Blood Dragon is a really good game.
Despite being a spin-off of last year’s Far Cry 3, Blood Dragon tells a new tale that isn’t related to the previous game. The year is 2007, and the aftermath of a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States generated the cybernetic super soldier. You are Sgt. Rex Power Colt, an American cyber soldier who is, along with his partner Spider, assigned to travel to a mysterious island to hunt down their former leader, Colonel Sloan. You’re both captured, Spider is dying at the Colonel’s hands, and you have been left for dead. Fortunately for you, one of the Colonel’s scientists rescued you and needs your help. It’s now your mission to kill the Colonel and save the world.
If Blood Dragon sounds like a mediocre 1980s action movie that hasn’t aged well, that’s because it was intentional. The plot is typical of that era’s films, which often used nuclear war to end the Cold War. The pacing of the plot is also typical and even comes with the mandatory training and sex montages. The dialogue is filled with technical jargon and corny dialogue that make no sense today, and the hero spews catchphrases, especially after a good kill. Even the load screens mimic the tracking of an old VCR, and everything is covered in scan lines to mimic old CRT TVs. The game is relishing in that nostalgia, making the story and treatment solid in a strange sort of way.
Admittedly, you’ll need to be familiar with the time period to get the most out of the humor. Jokes and references fly at such a rapid pace that you’ll likely miss many if you aren’t familiar with the ’80s. The game is more funny than serious, despite being labeled as an action game and not a comedy. Those expecting a deep, meaningful game or some semblance of seriousness will be sorely disappointed. It will most likely not bother many players, who (should) know what they’re getting but it is worth pointing out for those who haven’t figured out the zaniness yet.
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