Is Far Cry 2 an RPG?

I somehow got into this huge argument talking about Far Cry 2 and if it is or is not an RPG. I called it an open-world shooter. My friends called it an RPG. Simple question, tell me your opinion and your justification.

No.

I'd say it depends on how you play it.  For me though it is just an open world shooter.

Uh no its not regardless of how you play it. The only elements of an RPG it has are being rewarded with new things, but other than that its just like GTA in a first person perspective.

Ya it's not an RPG at all dude.It's just a dumbed down version of Crysis.

your friend is dumb.

There are absolutely no RPG elements in the game...it's just an open-world shooter.

It doesn't even have any RPG elements in it. It's definitely an open world FPS and not an RPG.

"It doesn't even have any RPG elements in it. It's definitely an open world FPS and not an RPG."

It has literally no RPG elements.
At least STALKER had advanced equipment, multiple endings, damage types, sidequests, and whatnot.

"It has literally no RPG elements.
At least STALKER had advanced equipment, multiple endings, damage types, sidequests, and whatnot."

lol no

"Ya it's not an RPG at all dude.It's just a dumbed down version of Crysis."

Okay, I got back from him and he wants points why it is not an RPG. He also wants to know who actually played and owned Far Cry.

I own it and have played it.  It's not an RPG at all.  There is no leveling system, character creation or even a way to change the way your character looks.
In what ways does he think it's an RPG?

"TomA said:

"Ya it's not an RPG at all dude.It's just a dumbed down version of Crysis."

Wait, how is it a dumbed down version of crysis.  Wouldn't it really be the reverse if anything?Crysis basically is a linear fps with a path and then an amount of useless jungle in each direction.FarCry is a true open world and there's many more options for gameplay"

It's a wilderness driving game with occasional shooting, actually. (:

Not even close to an RPG, its a very traditional shooter in an open world.

I posted this 2 months ago? Why was this necroed?