Far Cry 3 (PS3) Walkthrough, Secrets & Cheat Codes

1Game Basics

2Core Gameplay

Success in Far Cry 3 is about resource discipline: ammo, health and positioning. On the PS3 the combat is crunchy and readable, and the difficulty scales fairly once you stop panicking and start planning. What keeps Far Cry 3 fun is variety — weapons, encounters and set-pieces change often enough that you never settle into autopilot. The PS3 release is the one we point new players toward. What keeps Far Cry 3 fun is variety — weapons, encounters and set-pieces change often enough that you never settle into autopilot. The PS3 release is the one we point new players toward. Success in Far Cry 3 is about resource discipline: ammo, health and positioning. On the PS3 the combat is crunchy and readable, and the difficulty scales fairly once you stop panicking and start planning.

The single most important habit in Far Cry 3 is consistency — the systems reward players who learn the core loop before chasing shortcuts, and almost every wall you hit is a sign to practice one mechanic, not to abandon the run.

Priority checklist (do these first):

• Use the environment; explosive barrels are free damage.
• Upgrade mobility early so you can escape bad engagements.
• Learn grenade arcs for the two chokepoints you fight most.
• Use cover between bursts; peek, shoot, retreat, repeat.
• Replay a mission on easy to learn spawn patterns, then step up.

Common beginner mistake: The error that gets you killed in Far Cry 3 is reloading in the open; the reload animation is your most vulnerable window.

3Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Follow this order and you will clear Far Cry 3 on PS3 without grinding for hours. Each step builds on the last, so do not skip ahead — the early habits make the late game trivial.

1. Use the environment; explosive barrels are free damage.
2. Upgrade mobility early so you can escape bad engagements.
3. Learn grenade arcs for the two chokepoints you fight most.
4. Use cover between bursts; peek, shoot, retreat, repeat.
5. Replay a mission on easy to learn spawn patterns, then step up.
6. Manage ammo; melee or sidearm when low rather than reloading in the open.
7. Prioritize the heaviest enemy first to reduce incoming damage.
8. Keep moving — a stationary target is an easy target.

Once the campaign is done, replay on a harder setting or chase 100% completion; the systems you learned on the first run make the second feel completely different, and most Far Cry 3 players agree the post-game is where the real depth lives.

4Hidden Secrets & Easter Eggs

These are the secrets the community has verified across years of play. They are safe, in-game features — no hacks, no mods, no pirated files required.

• A destructible wall in level 3 hides a cache of rare ammo.
• A hidden elevator leads to a dev commentary room.
• Shooting all the rooftop antennas triggers a score bonus.
• A cameo NPC appears if you revisit the prologue area late game.
• The 'pacifist' path on one mission grants a secret ending.

5Cheats & Codes

Far Cry 3 — legitimate codes & unlocks.

PS3 cheat tools apply per-title in a modified environment; we cover only legitimate unlocks and debug menus where the game itself provides them.

We list only legitimate, publisher-safe inputs above. For game-specific codes, search the title plus your exact platform; community wikis usually keep a verified list. Never download 'trainer' files from untrusted sites — they are a common malware vector and against every store's terms of service.

6Player Reviews & Tips

A frequently shared tip for Far Cry 3: never reload in the open; the reload animation is your most vulnerable moment.

Players love the PS3 handling and say the trick is mobility — a moving target simply survives longer.

A frequently shared tip for Far Cry 3: never reload in the open; the reload animation is your most vulnerable moment.