- Publisher: Crytek
- Release Date: Sep 18, 2020
- Also On: PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One
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Oct 12, 2020If you want to test your system and see just how much power you can put out (within the confines of a CPU limited game engine), then this will still show you what your rig is capable of. If you want a game that is perhaps the closest you can get to the opening fire fight of Predator (with similar otherworldly interference taking over) then this is without doubt a game you should grab! If you’ve played it before but don’t know where you put your CD-ROM or even your DVD copy of the game, this might be a good excuse to shell out for a new digital version. Even if you just want a fun sci-fi action first person shooter with some fun future tech and some lovely visuals… grab a copy!
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Sep 22, 2020Crysis still holds up as a fun and exciting popcorn style action game that is an excellent addition to anyone's library.
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Sep 21, 2020Crysis Remastered lives up to its name by putting even the most modern and performing hardware under pressure. All in all, the graphical makeover is pretty competent, despite some smudges here and there.
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Sep 18, 2020This year we saw lots of Remastered, Remake and even Reboot productions. Compared to these, we can say that the features and graphics of Crysis Remastered are very satisfactory.
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Sep 18, 2020Now Crytek has jumped onto the remaster train and is stepping into the trap it has built for itself: To release a new edition of a 13-year-old game in 2020, which again needs a really expensive PC for full graphics power, is a crazy idea.
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Sep 18, 2020Crysis still is a decent shooter – and looks better than ever. Nonetheless promised features as well as a full mission are missing, while the optimization is lukewarm.
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Oct 12, 2021Crysis Remastered is a good bit of nostalgia that can appeal to players who want to reminisce about the early days of the Xbox 360 and PS3. Those that are looking for a fun and quick shooter game will also find a lot of enjoyment from Crysis Remastered, but don’t expect the reinvention of the wheel because Crysis invented the wheel in the first place.
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Sep 24, 2020The gameplay shows its age and the updated visuals are not nearly worth the performance cost. If you already own the original, you can give this one a pass.
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Sep 22, 2020A remastered version that improves some graphics aspects of the original and preserves its gameplay, but is plagued by poor optimization and suffers bad framerates even on the most powerful hardware.
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Sep 19, 2020The 2007 shooter returns loaded with countless visual enhancements, as well as being once again relevant as a benchmark tool. Although with some rough mechanics, the fun is still there, and visiting the Lingshan Islands has never been so vibrant.
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Sep 19, 2020Crysis remains a fun game to play in 2020. This remaster implements a number of welcome visual features that make you want to get lost once again on this paradise island. However, it is difficult to ignore the poor optimization of the title, making a very solid configuration essential to fully enjoy the experience. We will therefore easily recommend this new version to well-equipped players who do not yet have the original version.
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Sep 18, 2020It still is a great shooter, but it undoubtedly shows its age. The graphical improvements are just anecdotic.
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Oct 1, 2020Crysis Remastered is a lazy console port that weighs a lot even on modern PCs: it shows an incredible work of art on global illumination, but the performances are held back by some bad choices.
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Nov 9, 2020I quite enjoyed the time I spent with Crysis Remastered. The game does hold up well to this day however the performance issues and the frustrating AI really hindered my enjoyment.
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Sep 28, 2020Crysis Remastered is a very pretty game when it runs smoothly, which sadly isn’t often. That said, it’s still a satisfying shooter, even if the AI needed more of an overhaul than the graphics.
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Mar 10, 2021You have to be willing to forgive quite a bit to enjoy Crysis Remastered. Questionable enemy AI is bad enough, but a reduction in content is baffling, and the effort feels incomplete because of it. The extra lighting is nice, but the spotty performance is the real sore spot, as it ensures that a polished and well-performing version of the game is simply unattainable. Unless you have issues trying to run the original on your system or absolutely need controller support, you're probably better off skipping this until a better, proper remaster comes along.
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CD-ActionDec 18, 2020For its age, Crysis is still quite fun, but I don’t think bragging about the game’s ability to vanquish any PC should still be a thing today. There are many shooters that look much better and at the same time run much smoother on the same hardware. It’s also a pity that the Warhead expansion was not remastered along the base game and there’s no trace of the multiplayer modes. [12/2020, p.56]
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Oct 31, 2020Crysis Remastered is an uneven remaster that highlights the greatness of the original game while failing to deliver a definitive edition of the game. Crysis deserved better.
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Sep 30, 2020Honestly, it’s difficult to recommend Crysis Remastered. Its premise and design remain impressive to this day, but poor optimisation makes it difficult for players to enjoy the new graphical additions. If you already own a copy of Crysis, you aren’t going to miss out on much here.
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Sep 22, 2020Sadly, Crysis is not really a good remaster. Sure, it's still Crysis but its looks are sub-par, it's filled with bugs, and some content is missing like mission 10 and the DLSS. Don't bother unless it's heavily discounted and you own a powerful PC.
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Sep 30, 2020This is a rather cursory attempt at a remaster. The use of downgraded assets, missing content, no DLC, no multiplayer, and no ability to quick save are all big letdowns. One thing the remaster does carry on though is the legacy of the original game in being able to run in a smooth and consistent manner. Further patches may improve the game but in its current state, the only reaction possible with this release is disappointment.
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Sep 24, 2020Crysis Remastered isn’t the game we wanted it to be. It’s still fun to play and the many tweaks and additions to the graphics look insane… most of the time. Sadly, the fancy new raytraced illumination is useful only in some situations, while other key moments of the campaign are watered down. The PC version itself isn’t great either: it gnaws a single thread on your processor and faces common problems like bugs, crashes and more.
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Sep 23, 2020If you can get it for £4 – and as noted above, you can during most Steam sales – Crysis is worth returning to for at least its first few hours. If you’ve never played it before, I reckon it’d be worth playing all the way to its end. But Crysis Remastered’s spit-polished nanosuit can’t redeem the game’s aging design, or justify the Maximum Price.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 45 out of 182
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Mixed: 26 out of 182
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Negative: 111 out of 182
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