Far Cry Instincts
In-stinks
Much talking, very little said: so far we're on course. Let's continue with the soundtrack. The music comes from Austrian composer Paul Haslinger, who is primarily active in the film industry. In the video game sector, however, he primarily composes for military shooters and most people will be familiar with his work for Rainbow Six Siege (2015). However, I first came to appreciate him in 2008 with his extremely listenable score for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2.
For Far Cry Instinct and its sequel Evolution (Xbox), released in 2006, as well as its simultaneously released Xbox 360 version (Predator), Haslinger takes the generic route. Anyone who has ever played a modern military shooter will recognize familiar sounds here: fast tabla drumming, shrill electric guitars - dramatic adrenaline rushes. This makes the adaptation very different from Tom Bärtschi's music for the PC original, which was a wild mix of genres and didn't really fit the setting for me.
With Instinct , on the other hand, the trope pointer swings more in the direction of Call of Duty instead of Battlefield, simply because the island setting demands more jungle instead of grandeur. In order to do justice to the man-fighting-alone-in-the-jungle demands of the game, there are occasional vocals (Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 01, Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 03), which give the score a slight Native American flavor. However, as this is not so clearly distinguishable from the Middle East with many composers, the 4th track, for example, with its dramatic build-up and electric guitar, seems like action-packed excerpts from the first Assassin’s Creed. Nice!
No. | Title | Artist(s) | Ratings |
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1 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 01 | Paul Haslinger | |
2 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 02 | Paul Haslinger | |
3 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 03 | Paul Haslinger | |
4 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 04 | Paul Haslinger | |
5 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 05 | Paul Haslinger | |
6 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 06 | Paul Haslinger | |
7 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 07 | Paul Haslinger | |
8 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 08 | Paul Haslinger | |
9 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 09 | Paul Haslinger | |
10 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 10 | Paul Haslinger | |
11 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 11 | Paul Haslinger | |
12 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 12 | Paul Haslinger | |
13 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 13 | Paul Haslinger | |
14 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 14 | Paul Haslinger | |
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17 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 17 | Paul Haslinger | |
18 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 18 | Paul Haslinger | |
19 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 19 | Paul Haslinger | |
20 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 20 | Paul Haslinger | |
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27 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 27 | Paul Haslinger | |
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30 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 30 | Paul Haslinger | |
31 | Far Cry Instincts [Gamerip] 31 | Paul Haslinger |
Year: 2006
Type: Gamerip
Composer(s): Paul Haslinger
Number of tracks: 47 / 69
Evolution / Predator
As mentioned above, Evolution is the sequel to Instinct, which was released for the old Xbox. At the same time, Predator was also released for the Xbox 360, which was an optimized version of Instincts and Revolution on the new console. As with the main game, there is no OST, just a gamerip, which again has to make do without track names - in other words, a console game.
The albums comprise 47 (Evolution) and 69 (Predator) tracks and, as they are once again composed by Haslinger, do nothing fundamentally different. It feels like the intensity of some tracks has increased somewhat and the density of stingers has also increased (i.e. short pieces, usually a few seconds long, which are used to end songs with a bang or similar). In this context, we can speak of an 'evolution'.
Due to the fact that Predator is a port, many of the tracks originate from the Evolution-score. I was able to identify 28 of them, but the composer seems to have produced something else for the Xbox 360 in regards to the remaining 41 pieces - or I couldn't identify them correctly. Here, too, everything remains the same. Tribal sounds mix with classic military action to conjure up that hunter-in-the-jungle feeling. Every now and then there are more emotional piano sounds (Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 27), but for me there is nothing worth mentioning due to the lack of identity. Connoisseurs of the game may see it differently.
Far Cry Instincts: Evolution
No. | Title | Artist(s) | Ratings |
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1 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 01 | Paul Haslinger | |
2 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 02 | Paul Haslinger | |
3 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 03 | Paul Haslinger | |
4 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 04 | Paul Haslinger | |
5 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 05 | Paul Haslinger | |
6 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 06 | Paul Haslinger | |
7 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 07 | Paul Haslinger | |
8 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 08 | Paul Haslinger | |
9 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 09 | Paul Haslinger | |
10 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 10 | Paul Haslinger | |
11 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 11 | Paul Haslinger | |
12 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 12 | Paul Haslinger | |
13 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 13 | Paul Haslinger | |
14 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 14 | Paul Haslinger | |
15 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 15 | Paul Haslinger | |
16 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 16 | Paul Haslinger | |
17 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 17 | Paul Haslinger | |
18 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 18 | Paul Haslinger | |
19 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 19 | Paul Haslinger | |
20 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 20 | Paul Haslinger | |
21 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 21 | Paul Haslinger | |
22 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 22 | Paul Haslinger | |
23 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 23 | Paul Haslinger | |
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25 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 25 | Paul Haslinger | |
26 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 26 | Paul Haslinger | |
27 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 27 | Paul Haslinger | |
28 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 28 | Paul Haslinger | |
29 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 29 | Paul Haslinger | |
30 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 30 | Paul Haslinger | |
31 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 31 | Paul Haslinger | |
32 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 32 | Paul Haslinger | |
33 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 33 | Paul Haslinger | |
34 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 34 | Paul Haslinger | |
35 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 35 | Paul Haslinger | |
36 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 36 | Paul Haslinger | |
37 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 37 | Paul Haslinger | |
38 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 38 | Paul Haslinger | |
39 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 39 | Paul Haslinger | |
40 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 40 | Paul Haslinger | |
41 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 41 | Paul Haslinger | |
42 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 42 | Paul Haslinger | |
43 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 43 | Paul Haslinger | |
44 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 44 | Paul Haslinger | |
45 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 45 | Paul Haslinger | |
46 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 46 | Paul Haslinger | |
47 | Far Cry Instincts: Evolution [Gamerip] 47 | Paul Haslinger |
Far Cry Instincts: Predator
No. | Title | Artist(s) | Ratings |
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01 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 01* | Paul Haslinger | |
02 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 02* | Paul Haslinger | |
03 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 03* | Paul Haslinger | |
04 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 04* | Paul Haslinger | |
05 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 05* | Paul Haslinger | |
06 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 06 | Paul Haslinger | |
07 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 07* | Paul Haslinger | |
08 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 08* | Paul Haslinger | |
09 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 09* | Paul Haslinger | |
10 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 10* | Paul Haslinger | |
12 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 12* | Paul Haslinger | |
13 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 13* | Paul Haslinger | |
14 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 14 | Paul Haslinger | |
15 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 15* | Paul Haslinger | |
16 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 16* | Paul Haslinger | |
17 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 17* | Paul Haslinger | |
18 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 18* | Paul Haslinger | |
19 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 19* | Paul Haslinger | |
20 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 20 | Paul Haslinger | |
21 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 21* | Paul Haslinger | |
22 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 22* | Paul Haslinger | |
23 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 23 | Paul Haslinger | |
24 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 24* | Paul Haslinger | |
25 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 25 | Paul Haslinger | |
26 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 26* | Paul Haslinger | |
27 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 27 | Paul Haslinger | |
28 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 28 | Paul Haslinger | |
29 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 29 | Paul Haslinger | |
30 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 30 | Paul Haslinger | |
31 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 31 | Paul Haslinger | |
32 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 32* | Paul Haslinger | |
33 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 33 | Paul Haslinger | |
34 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 34 | Paul Haslinger | |
35 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 35 | Paul Haslinger | |
36 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 36 | Paul Haslinger | |
37 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 37* | Paul Haslinger | |
38 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 38 | Paul Haslinger | |
39 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 39 | Paul Haslinger | |
40 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 40* | Paul Haslinger | |
41 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 41* | Paul Haslinger | |
42 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 42* | Paul Haslinger | |
43 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 43* | Paul Haslinger | |
44 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 44* | Paul Haslinger | |
45 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 45* | Paul Haslinger | |
46 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 46 | Paul Haslinger | |
47 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 47 | Paul Haslinger | |
48 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 48 | Paul Haslinger | |
49 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 49 | Paul Haslinger | |
50 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 50 | Paul Haslinger | |
51 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 51 | Paul Haslinger | |
52 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 52 | Paul Haslinger | |
53 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 53 | Paul Haslinger | |
54 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 54 | Paul Haslinger | |
55 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 55 | Paul Haslinger | |
56 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 56 | Paul Haslinger | |
57 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 57 | Paul Haslinger | |
58 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 58 | Paul Haslinger | |
59 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 59 | Paul Haslinger | |
60 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 60 | Paul Haslinger | |
61 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 61 | Paul Haslinger | |
62 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 62 | Paul Haslinger | |
63 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 63 | Paul Haslinger | |
64 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 64 | Paul Haslinger | |
65 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 65 | Paul Haslinger | |
66 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 66 | Paul Haslinger | |
67 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 67 | Paul Haslinger | |
68 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 68 | Paul Haslinger | |
69 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 69 | Paul Haslinger | |
70 | Far Cry Instincts: Predator [Gamerip] 70 | Paul Haslinger |
*Track contained in the Original Soundtrack