Far Cry 2 (SteelBook Edition)

Sometimes the SteelBook is the entire point, and that's perfectly fine. The Far Cry 2 SteelBook Edition on Xbox 360 is identical to the standard release in every way except it swaps the plastic case for a metal one. com in the UK, this is pure shelf appeal distilled to its simplest form.

Far Cry 2 was a divisive, ambitious beast of a game, one that prioritized systemic realism over hand-holding, complete with malaria, degrading weapons, and fire propagation that could turn a quiet approach into absolute chaos. The SteelBook captures the game's African setting with artwork that stands out among the military grays and browns that dominated the 360 library. com exclusives from this era have a particular collectibility to them now that the retailer has long since pivoted away from physical media.

There's no bonus disc, no art book, no extras. Just the game in a better case. For collectors who value clean presentation over cluttered bundles, that simplicity is the appeal.

It sits on the shelf and looks right.