Step into a neon-drenched fever dream where 80s action movie excess collides with open-world shooting in Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon, a standalone adventure that transforms apocalyptic warfare into pure satirical gold.
Welcome to the Year 2007... The Future
Set in a retro-futuristic alternate timeline, Blood Dragon drops you onto a mysterious island where cyber warfare has consumed civilization. As Rex "Power" Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando voiced with deadpan perfection by Michael Biehn, you'll navigate a world that lovingly parodies every 80s sci-fi and action trope imaginable. The environment pulses with electric blues and hot pinks, creating a visual landscape that feels like stepping inside a VHS cover from your local video store's sci-fi section.
Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Laser Minigun
- Unleash devastating sustained fire with this energy weapon that cuts through enemies like butter while painting the battlefield in brilliant light streams. The satisfying hum of continuous laser fire becomes addictive as you mow down cyber soldiers with scientific precision.
- Explosive Arrows
- Transform the traditional bow into a demolition tool with arrows that detonate on impact. Perfect for taking out fortified positions or clearing groups of enemies, these projectiles add tactical depth to your explosive arsenal.
- Fazertron
- This energy assault rifle delivers consistent damage while maintaining the game's commitment to over-the-top sci-fi aesthetics. Its reliable performance makes it your go-to weapon for most combat encounters throughout your cyber adventure.
Blood Dragons: Nature's Perfect Killing Machines
The titular Blood Dragons represent the game's most spectacular element - massive reptilian predators with laser-shooting eyes that patrol the island's landscape. These creatures serve as both environmental hazards and powerful allies once you learn to manipulate their behavior. Throwing cyber hearts to distract them or leading them into enemy bases creates some of the most memorable combat scenarios in gaming, turning wildlife into your personal weapon of mass destruction.
Synthwave Soundtrack Excellence
Power Glove's synthesizer-heavy soundtrack deserves recognition as one of gaming's finest audio achievements. Every track perfectly captures the nostalgic essence of 80s electronic music while enhancing the game's satirical tone. The pulsing beats and atmospheric melodies transform simple traversal into cinematic moments, making even routine enemy base infiltrations feel like scenes from a lost John Carpenter film.
Embrace the absurd and dive into this masterpiece of gaming parody that proves sometimes the best way forward is to look backward with a knowing wink and a laser gun.
Available now for Windows on Ubisoft Connect
