Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Blood Dragon is a stand-alone expansion of Far Cry 3, meaning players do not need the original game to play it. Gameplay, though akin to Far Cry 3, using the same engine and general mechanics, is streamlined to provide a more linear experience. The skill tree, instead of a chosen path down three "ways of the animal", is replaced with a simpler leveling system that automatically unlocks benefits. The crafting is removed completely. The gameplay is open world, first-person shooter, with the same vehicles from Far Cry 3. Players will find themselves using high powered explosives, heavily modified firearms, and a large knife in order to kill their way through the main missions. Side missions involve liberating garrisons, killing rare animals, and saving hostages. Stealth is rewarded with extra Cyber Points, the equivalent of Experience Points. The game also includes lots of hidden collectibles which, when found, unlock helpful rewards to assist with play.
Game Discussion
Steam User 34
This game kicks ass. IT's like being in a cheesy 80's action movie. I love it! I need more like this!
For anyone having trouble with the game not working or launching after installing it. Here's how i fixed it and got it working.
Right click on the game in your library, select Properties, select Installed files, and click the Browse button at the top to open the game files folder on your pc.
You should see Ubisoftconnectinstaller.exe Run it. It will fail and should ask you to download and install the file manually. It opened my browser and did this for me automatically.
Download the file and Install it, run it, log in or create an ubisoft account.
Then launch the game. It should launch fine. Worked for me.
Steam User 26
If Far Cry usually drowns you in endless bases, collectibles, and map markers, Blood Dragon is the antidote. This bite-sized spin-off ditches Ubisoft’s infamous checklist open-world formula, delivering a tight 6-hour burst of 80s neon, synthwave, and cyborg-dragon chaos. No filler, just lasers and absurdity. Neon-soaked landscapes, cheesy Van Damme-era action homages, and a soundtrack ripped from a forgotten VHS tape. The gameplay is classic Far Cry, liberate outposts, go wild with over-the-top weapons, but without the grind. Even taming laser-eyed dragons stays fun because, well, it’s over before it gets old.
You’re Sergeant Rex "Cyber Commando" Power, a hero named by a 33-year-old’s doodle. A B-movie mashup of rogue AI, mutant beasts, and dialogue so gloriously dumb it’d make Schwarzenegger cringe. It’s self-aware, never takes itself seriously, and that’s the charm. No bloated skill trees, no 100-hour commitment. Blood Dragon condenses Ubisoft’s usual excess into a concentrated shot of fun. It mocks open-world tropes while delivering just enough chaos to leave you grinning, not groaning.
A rare Ubisoft gem that’s better for being short. No time for filler, just pure 80s-action homage with cyborgs, synth beats, and dragons that shoot freaking lasers. Proof that sometimes, less neon is more.
Steam User 14
*Note from the year 2025*: The game regularly tries to connect to a server which has shut down in the meantime. To fix this issue, you have to manually patch the game files to remove this dead feature, unless you want to spend a few minutes waiting every time you enter a menu, including the menu at the start of the game. Just google it.
I bought this game a long time ago back then Ubisoft was still considered a somewhat respected game developer. Some some late 2000 jokes haven't aged well. For example, I doubt anyone remembers the "Shoop da whoop" meme by today. On the side everything else holds up, mostly because 80s cliches haven't changed in our culture that much. Also, Bonus Point for the funniest Tutorial I ever played in a Videogame. I recommend it to play it on easy for the full "supersoldier" experience the game sells to you.
The soundtrack from Power Glove stayed with me for a long time and I still regularly listen to it at work :)
Steam User 13
Now this game is the definition of perfection!
The intro, tutorial, comic-style cinematics, dialogue, one-liners, combat, music and everything reminds you of 80's movies, both in a cringe and funny way!
A really great and fun FPS with 1 missable achievement if you miss headshots on some enemy types. A bit short but full of awesomeness!
Recommended 10/10
Steam User 11
I recommend everyone to play it at least once. The game is full of references and satire to films and TV series.
Steam User 10
Played this one to 100% on the xbox
the most fun ever, its Far Cry peak similar to Far Cry 3, after this the franchise went down.
Goes often on sale, can only recommend to grab it with FC3 and enjoy some real good games
Steam User 18
Cool little addon for far cry 3. Really short tho but at least the game weights 8 gb. I beat this game in 7 hours with all the side quests and safe zones unlocked -1 hour cause i was jerking off