Far Cry Comes to Android Through Sigma Touch 1.4.2
Android Authority reports that Sigma Touch 1.4.2 adds an unofficial Far Cry port with touch and gamepad controls. Players must own the game.
The Short Version
Far Cry can now be played on Android through Sigma Touch 1.4.2, according to Android Authority. Open Touch Gaming added the first-person shooter using NearChuckle, an open-source port that brought Far Cry to Linux. This is an unofficial port, and players must own a copy of the game to use it.
Why It Matters
The reported input options give players a choice between the screen and a controller: the port supports touch controls and gamepads. Custom touch buttons can be assigned through the Controls menu, and a touch keyboard handles console and text entry. For someone interested in playing on a phone, those details make the control options clearer before trying it.
The Bigger Picture
Android Authority reports support for both 32-bit and 64-bit ARM devices. That describes the supported architectures; it does not establish how smoothly the game will run on a particular handset. The addition also builds on Sigma Touch support for games including Quake 4 and Unreal Tournament 99, rather than introducing an app built solely around Far Cry.
What to Watch
Device-specific performance and installation requirements remain the practical questions. The available report provides no frame-rate measurements or detailed compatibility list. Treat broad claims about old-phone support cautiously, and keep the requirement to own the game separate from the availability of the port itself.
Would you rather play Far Cry on a phone with touch controls or a gamepad?
Connie Brew