Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon vs V Rising
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon vs V Rising — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Ubisoft Entertainment | V Rising Stunlock Studios |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | April 30, 2013 | May 8, 2024 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | — |
| Developer | Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal | Stunlock Studios |
| Publisher | Ubisoft Entertainment | Stunlock Studios |
| Official Site | — | https://playvrising.com/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Shooter | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op |
| Perspective | First-person | — |
| Average Playtime | 4 hours | 7 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC |
| Available On | PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store | Steam |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo E6700 or 3.00 GHz AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 6000+ Memory: 2 GB Graphics: 512 MB DirectX® 9.0c–compliant DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space Sound: DirectX 9.0c–compliant Perpherals Support: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controllerRequires a UPlay account. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600, 3.3 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 3.5 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 2 GB or AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Minimum System Requirements might change in the future |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows® XP (SP3) / Windows Vista® (SP2) / Windows® 7 (SP1) / Windows® 8 Processor: 2.93 GHz Intel® Core™ i3-530 or 3.10 GHz AMD Phenom™ II X2 550 or better Memory: 4 GB Graphics: 1024 MB DirectX 11–complaint or higher DirectX®: DirectX® 11 Hard Drive: 3 GB HD space Sound: 5.1 surround sound Perpherals Support: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, Xbox 360 Controller for WindowsRequires a UPlay account. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i5-11600K, 3.9 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, 3.7 GHz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX 590, 8 GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 7 GB available space Additional Notes: Recommended System Requirements might change in the future |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 81 / 100 | — |
| Community Rating | 4.0 / 5 (1,130 ratings) | 3.7 / 5 (175 ratings) |
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon vs V Rising: which should you buy?
For the Filipino gamer, the choice between Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon and V Rising comes down to hardware, play style, and platform. Blood Dragon is a shorter (4 hours), single-player first-person shooter with a Mature rating, available on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox via multiple stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store). It runs on very old hardware (2GB RAM, 512MB GPU, Windows 7) and has a high community rating (4.0/5) and Metacritic score (81). V Rising is a newer (2024) action-adventure MMO with single-player and online co-op, exclusively on PC via Steam, with a 7-hour average playtime. It demands a modern 64-bit system, 12GB RAM, a GTX 750 Ti or better, and broadband internet. Its community rating is lower (3.7/5 from 175 ratings). For a budget- or low-spec PC owner in the Philippines, Blood Dragon is the clear winner—it's cheaper to run hardware-wise, widely available on consoles and PC, and critically acclaimed. V Rising appeals to those with a capable gaming PC who want multiplayer survival-crafting gameplay. If you have a mid-range or better PC and enjoy online co-op with friends, V Rising offers more hours of content. But if you're on a tight budget or older machine, Blood Dragon delivers a stylish, self-contained shooter experience that runs on nearly any system.
Frequently asked questions
Which game is cheaper?
Prices are not provided in the data. Please check the respective stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store) for current pricing in Philippine pesos.
Which game runs better on a low-end PC?
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon has much lower minimum requirements (2GB RAM, 512MB GPU, Windows 7) and will run on most older PCs, while V Rising requires 12GB RAM, a GTX 750 Ti, and a 64-bit operating system.
Which game has multiplayer or co-op?
V Rising supports single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and online co-op. Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is single-player only.
Which game has a longer playtime?
V Rising has an average playtime of 7 hours, while Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon averages about 4 hours.