I'm some sort of a serious gamer and I focus a lot on details. The non-motion small movies between each checkpoint doesn't really bother me considering the price of the game. The island is somewhat similar to Rook Island (in Far Cry 3), but the setup and it being “futuristic” made some twists. I was very hesitant to buy it at first, because usually when you buy something cheap, it's crap. This one is not. If your gaming skills are excellent, you'll find it very easy. The Campaign is also quite short. It doesn't have a multi-player mode (I think. I just installed it – not quite sure). However, this is really an amazing game that will shock you for its quality despite its low price. Well, what else can you expect from Far Cry ei- Just epic. Well done to the makers. On the other hand, its story happens in 2007, which according to the game is the future. HAHA!!! A joke maybe. But it didn't bother me. And if you are just wondering, NO you DO NOT have to have the copy of Far Cry 3 to be able to play this. It stands alone on its own. Enjoy!