Far Cry 3's narrative is one of the most interesting and entertaining in the franchise, due, in no small part, to its characters. One of those characters is Jason Brody, the game's protagonist, and he stands out because of how well his growth throughout the story is handled. It is easy to see why Jason is considered one of the best protagonists in the Far Cry series, as the changes that he undergoes in order to survive make him incredibly capable, likable, and memorable. However, what if Jason didn't exist? There are many interesting answers to this question, as Jason's presence affects everything from the events that unfold during the game to the people involved in them.
The story of Far Cry 3 is about Jason Brody fighting to save his friends and to liberate the Rook Islands from pirates. Depending on the player's choices, Jason can end up saving everyone he cares for or losing them all due to his lust for power. However, if Jason weren't around, things would be drastically different. The fates of his friends, and the other people on the islands, would surely be different, and it can be interesting to speculate about exactly how.
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How Things Would Have Gone Differently in Far Cry 3 Without Jason Brody
Jason Brody is considered one of the most dynamic protagonists in the Far Cry franchise, and each of his actions throughout Far Cry 3 changes him for both better and worse. These actions also affect everything and everyone around Jason, and someone's fate often depends directly on what he does. The far-reaching affects of Jason's actions mean that certain things in the game would likely have gone very differently if he had not been around, and here are a few interesting ways that those differences could have materialized:
- All the people that were captured alongside Jason would likely have died, since he wouldn't be around to save them. Some people would have had extremely gruesome fates, like Keith Ramsay, a character who is sold into slavery.
- Vaas and Hoyt, arguably the best villains in the Far Cry franchise, would have continued with their actions since there would be no one capable of stopping them. This would lead to countless deaths, and their factions would rule the islands with iron fists.
- The efforts of the Rakyat to try and regain the island would likely have failed spectacularly, and its leader, Citra, would have been killed. The tribe's powerful traditions would have died alongside her.
All this would likely have happened if there were no Jason in Far Cry 3's story, showing just how much of an impact he had. If there were a version of the game that didn't involve him in the narrative, then it's likely it would have been the darkest and most depressing entry in the franchise.
What Far Cry 3 Could Have Done if There Was No Jason Brody
There are people who say that the Far Cry franchise peaked with Far Cry 3, and Jason Brody as the main protagonist is one of the reasons for that opinion. He is clearly the game's driving force, and if he weren't in it, Far Cry 3 likely wouldn't be as popular as it is today. Still, that doesn't mean no one could have done Jason's job, as there were others on the island who suffered the same fate he did. The Rakyat tribe could have saved any of those captives, turning them into the hero that was needed. For example, Jason's younger brother, Riley, or his older brother's girlfriend, Daisy Lee, could have assumed the role.
A different protagonist would have definitely given the game a different tone, and it would have been more comedic or serious depending on which captive ended up being the main character. If handled properly, each of the possible protagonists could have been as good as, or even better, than Jason, as they have clear flaws that could have led to very interesting plot lines.
Jason Brody certainly helped Far Cry 3 to be seen as the best entry in the Far Cry franchise, and he is one of the most captivating parts of the story. If he weren't around, the game's plot would have been bleaker, but not necessarily worse. It might have even been better, as the darker tone could have allowed for more fascinating and engrossing character arcs.
Far Cry 3
- Released
- November 29, 2012
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Montreal
- Publisher(s)
- Ubisoft
- Engine
- dunia engine
- Franchise
- Far Cry
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- FPS, Open-World
