Enable "High Dynamic Range" (HDR) if you are on version 1.4 for significantly better lighting effects.
Once installed, use the ( Bin32\FarCryConfigurator.exe ) to adjust your settings: Video Options: Set "Renderer" to Direct3D9 . far-cry-1-installation-tutorial
Before starting, ensure your system meets the basic requirements (which almost any modern PC will) and that you have the installation files ready. Enable "High Dynamic Range" (HDR) if you are on version 1