Is Far Cry 6 GOTY worth it? Yes – for dedicated franchise fans.

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As a long-time Far Cry fanatic myself, I think the Game of the Year (GOTY) Edition is arguably worth buying if you‘re keen to get every piece of content available for Far Cry 6 right now. While more casual players can safely just enjoy the core game, devoted fans will appreciate the extras. But the value depends on how much you love Far Cry.

What‘s actually included in the GOTY Edition?

Before we weigh up if it‘s worth it, let‘s quickly recap everything you get:

• Far Cry 6 base game
• All free title updates
• Far Cry 6 Season Pass (3 DLC episodes + Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon)
• Bonus content packs (Jungle Expedition, Croc Hunter, Vice)

That‘s a ton of content – you‘re looking at around 50+ hours of gameplay and additional missions. As FandomSpot‘s review put it, you‘ll be "drowning in things to do".

But is bigger always better? Quantity doesn‘t guarantee quality. Let‘s examine….

Just how good is the Season Pass DLC?

This is the real meat of the package. You get 4 pieces of DLC:

The Villain Episodes

These DLCs let you play as baddies from previous FC games:

• Vaas: Insanity – Unstable FC3 villain in a roguelike setting
• Pagan: Control – Flamboyant FC4 villain, trippy mind puzzles
• Joseph: Collapse – Doomsday cult villain from FC5 prepping for the end

The reviews have been very mixed, averaging around 6/10. GamingBolt said the episodes "lean too heavily into repetitive combat" while offered "some solid character moments". Most critics agree they provide enjoyable villian backstory for fans, but lack depth.

As a fan myself, I appreciated the nostalgia trip and rare insights into their psyches. The roguelike structure also adds replayability, even if the missions get repetitive. They Each DLC provides 2-5 hours of fun – not essential but nice expansions.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

This retro-futuristic FC3 spinoff has a 89% critic score on Metacritic. Fans and journalists alike adore it for its audacious ‘80s VHS aesthetic, neon-lit world, and killer synthwave soundtrack.

Destructoid called it the "most successfully deranged Far Cry yet", while IGN said it "turns out stupidity is bliss after all". Many, including me, consider Blood Dragon to be one of the best pieces of Far Cry content period.

So including this 7-10 hour tongue-in-cheek flashback alone makes the GOTY pack way more enticing. Just note it‘s only available here – it didn‘t get a remaster or port.

Value comparison – is GOTY priced fairly?

Let‘s break down the costs:

Buying everything separately would cost you around $110. So the bundled GOTY edition for $119.99 offers about a $10 saving. Not a lot, but nice bonus for FC devotees seeking this content regardless.

The Verdict – Who Should Buy Far Cry 6 GOTY?

After diving deeper, here‘s my verdict on who should buy Far Cry 6 GOTY:

• Diehard Franchise Fans – If you absolutely love FC, the bundled extras are worthwhile
• Collectors & Completionists – Feel compelled to own comprehensive editions
• Newcomers – Gets you the complete experience in one package

More selective buyers can skip it and just enjoy the stellar base game. The DLC is non-essential but provides extra fun for fanatics.

For me as an obsessive FC fan, it‘s worth it simply for Blood Dragon – the rest is just a bonus! But weigh up your own passion for Far Cry before spending $120. If you‘re eager for every piece of content like me, GOTY will satisfy.

Let me know what you think – I‘d love to hear your opinions on the value of the GOTY edition!