*Why Steam does not have Average rating..*
Because this game is just that - average as far as fun video games go; around 6.5/10

What FC2 game does well is showing the life of a mercenary in war thorn country: it's not fun, it's dull and repetitive, it hardly ever ends well for anyone. So if you manage to get into this vibe you might enjoy the game, otherwise you're probably end up abandoning it on 15%.

Pros:
- atmosphere: African country egnulfed in civil war feels unique and map is quite diverse
- graphics: OK especially for a 9 year old game
- game mechanics: fire spreading, gun jamming and exploding, malaria, manual map (no Esc menu map). Gunplay is fine OK

Cons:
- you're doomed to spend long times getting anywhere. Game loves to send you to opposite side of map (barely any fast travel options)
- mission design: no diversity here, get to the blue marker - kill everyone, get to the red marker - kill everyone
- characters: are plain and lack any development(including protagonist). Main villain at least is somewhat better
- voices and music (sounds are OK): everyone mumbles; few music tracks get repetitive fast (not helps considering long travels)
- AI: dudes respawn often swarming you

Have few tips too:
- picked it up on sale for ~3$; would not recommend buying it at full price (8$)
- play this in short sessions (1-1.5h)
- if you're hesitant on this one, consider getting Far Cry 3 instead - it certainly is better

*Why Steam does not have Average rating..* Because this game is just that - [b]average[/b] as far as fun video games go; around 6.5/10 What FC2 game does well is showing the life of a mercenary in war thorn country: it's not fun, it's dull and repetitive, it hardly ever ends well for anyone. So if you manage to get into this vibe you might enjoy the game, otherwise you're probably end up abandoning it on 15%. [b]Pros:[/b] - atmosphere: African country egnulfed in civil war feels unique and map is quite diverse - graphics: OK especially for a 9 year old game - game mechanics: fire spreading, gun jamming and exploding, malaria, manual map (no Esc menu map). Gunplay is fine OK [b]Cons:[/b] - you're doomed to spend long times getting anywhere. Game loves to send you to opposite side of map (barely any fast travel options) - mission design: no diversity here, get to the blue marker - kill everyone, get to the red marker - kill everyone - characters: are plain and lack any development(including protagonist). Main villain at least is somewhat better - voices and music (sounds are OK): everyone mumbles; few music tracks get repetitive fast (not helps considering long travels) - AI: dudes respawn often swarming you Have few tips too: - picked it up on sale for ~3$; would not recommend buying it at full price (8$) - play this in short sessions (1-1.5h) - if you're hesitant on this one, consider getting Far Cry 3 instead - it certainly is better