Crysis Warhead

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 726 Ratings

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  1. lizard
    Nov 9, 2008
    6
    Sublime graphics and gameplay massively let down by the minicule play time of the single player campaign, you can clock it in 2 or 3 days and there's nothing to come back for unless you're into multiplayer, and I'm not. There's nothing really new here it's just the first game all over again only much shorter and more linear ... and I thought the orignial Crysis Sublime graphics and gameplay massively let down by the minicule play time of the single player campaign, you can clock it in 2 or 3 days and there's nothing to come back for unless you're into multiplayer, and I'm not. There's nothing really new here it's just the first game all over again only much shorter and more linear ... and I thought the orignial Crysis was over too quickly. Fun while it lasts but not good value for money, wait until it's in the bargain bins if you're considering buying this one.… Expand
  2. RossL
    Oct 31, 2008
    5
    Pedestrian gameplay, some good set pieces though these are fleeting, and just as you find yourself thinking "this might be fun after all", you are cruelly slapped round the face with the mighty fish of boring boring boring alien enemies and uninspired fights, even with 'human' opponents. Avoid.
  3. RossL
    Oct 28, 2008
    5
    Erm .. I dont get it. I mean, ok I am playing the game without the music on. I realise that will take away SOME of the emotional charge, but ... I cant help it. I am finding this game extremely, well, PEDESTRIAN. Ive got the difficulty on 'Delta', yet I feel like I am just kind of wandering through the game, occasionally being challenged by the enemies. It sorta started to getErm .. I dont get it. I mean, ok I am playing the game without the music on. I realise that will take away SOME of the emotional charge, but ... I cant help it. I am finding this game extremely, well, PEDESTRIAN. Ive got the difficulty on 'Delta', yet I feel like I am just kind of wandering through the game, occasionally being challenged by the enemies. It sorta started to get enjoyable using the suit powers and out-smarting the koreans in a nice warm green environment. But then WHAM - along comes the ice and away goes the FUN. Like I said, Ive got the music off, but surely that shouldnt make any difference. I wanted far more play in the lush island environments, and more challenges with the soldiers. There seemed to be few set pieces in this environment to really get my teeth into ... Im about 2/3 of the way through the game, and well it feels like "something to kill time to" rather than "jaw-dropping". I just feel sort of underwhelmed. Really I would have liked to have seen the game presented much more like the original far cry with more genuine, realistic combat to explore against "human" enemies. Instead it still goes silly with the aliens and more than a bit easy with the nano-suit koreans. I'll finish it, but its more like a fish and chip supper than a sumptuous italian meal. It fills a hole, thats all 5/10… Expand
  4. RobbieG.
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    Loved it...from start to finish...it's tough on Delta which is great, and while more linear than it's predecessor, it's great fun. Sure, it's hort, but it costs less than half the price of Crysis and if it were not for the annoying scenery pop-up and issues with sniper sights (objects that haven't appeared in normal view will suddenly block your sights with the Loved it...from start to finish...it's tough on Delta which is great, and while more linear than it's predecessor, it's great fun. Sure, it's hort, but it costs less than half the price of Crysis and if it were not for the annoying scenery pop-up and issues with sniper sights (objects that haven't appeared in normal view will suddenly block your sights with the sniper scope on) then this would be technically perfect. Plays faster than Crysis and given the luke-warm reception to Far-Cry 2, as a teaser before Crysis 2 (what's with Prophet? Has he been infected by the aliens? I need to find out...) it's just about the best thing around right now.… Expand
  5. JanL.
    Oct 23, 2008
    3
    Real disappointment. Usual developers release patches making more changes compared to differences between Crysis and Crysis Warhead. And people thinks this game is great. Crysis sucked and Crysis Warhead sucks more because it's the same game, released year or so later, for additional 30$.
  6. HeinL.
    Oct 5, 2008
    7
    very short, same gameplay like crysis, but more linear levels, which are not that quite entertaining like the the ones in crysis. and it's very buggy, sometimes you fall through walls / floors and die (happened 2 times after a autosave, very annoying ), some gfx errors and KI glitches.
  7. JoepH.
    Oct 4, 2008
    10
    Perfect graphics, fast, exciting and original gameplay and GREAT multiplayer which will keep you busy for ages. if you allready have crysis, buy this for better multiplayer and performance. The graphics in this one are better but less intense for your graphics card!
  8. MikeC.
    Oct 2, 2008
    10
    A superb game! The suit is so damn fun to use. You'll do things like use invisibility to creep up on an unsuspecting Korean patrol. Changing to maximum armour, you ambush them with a well placed grenade and then finish them off. But now the Koreans have heard the noise and seen you, and are closing in to flank you. How's your energy? Can you hide behind cover to flick back to A superb game! The suit is so damn fun to use. You'll do things like use invisibility to creep up on an unsuspecting Korean patrol. Changing to maximum armour, you ambush them with a well placed grenade and then finish them off. But now the Koreans have heard the noise and seen you, and are closing in to flank you. How's your energy? Can you hide behind cover to flick back to invisibility so you can invisibly creep to a different bit of cover, flanking your enemies as they close in on where they think you're still hiding? Or are they already too close, and you have to switch to speed and make a make a mad, desperate dash to avoid being killed? Or should you switch to strength and jump onto the roof of that building where they can't reach you? Or will someone lob a grenade at you and make the roof collapse? The open levels, suit powers, and weapon customisations give you so many possibilities. The combat is intense, brutal and visceral (best played on delta difficulty). And it's gorgeous. Awesome graphics are used to render intensely beautiful scences. The plot is standard action fare, but it's told with such visual flair and uses such beautifully atmospheric locations that I was still interested in it. The one issue I had is that there's now noticable pop-in, compared to the original crysis. And it's short but cheap. With this level of quality, I wouldn't mind long but expensive :) But it was still a 10/10 experience for me. Easily up there as one of the best FPS experiences I've ever had.… Expand
  9. FilibertyJ.
    Oct 1, 2008
    0
    While I actually enjoyed the original Crysis, I cannot say about this game. I cannot say because I have not played, and I will not buy or support a game that limits you to 5 installations. Lets hope more people become aware of the issue with DRM and don't support such products.
  10. JN
    Sep 30, 2008
    9
    I don't understand PC GAMER giving this game such a low score. It has been the best game I have played this year so far, and since i'm goin travelling in a few weeks it will probably be my game of the year :) A lot of criticism has been levelled at the more action packed on-rails nature of this game, I have to say this criticism is unfounded. The few parts where you are totally I don't understand PC GAMER giving this game such a low score. It has been the best game I have played this year so far, and since i'm goin travelling in a few weeks it will probably be my game of the year :) A lot of criticism has been levelled at the more action packed on-rails nature of this game, I have to say this criticism is unfounded. The few parts where you are totally restricted (ie. defensive parts/driving) the action and gunplay is so excellently realised that you don't care. The aliens are much better, but the creators have listened to their fans, and in this game even alien sections have KPA sprinkled liberally throughout so your tactics are always varied. The best way of describing this game is the freedom of Crysis mixed with the scripted nature of Call of Duty 4. The set-pieces in this game will blow you away. However players who slowly inched their way through the whole of Crysis in stealth mode will find this less fun than the player who enjoyed jumping from rooftop to rooftop blowing the entire KPA away.… Expand
  11. JimboH.
    Sep 29, 2008
    7
    If you have a very good video card the game is great eye candy, and Crysis Wars works as a multiplayer game (but its still basically the multiplayer from the first Crysis with some supposedly good tweaks). Otherwise, you'll find the singleplayer graphics looking worse than a 1998 game and Crysis Wars unplayable even at terrible graphics since it currently forces your computer to If you have a very good video card the game is great eye candy, and Crysis Wars works as a multiplayer game (but its still basically the multiplayer from the first Crysis with some supposedly good tweaks). Otherwise, you'll find the singleplayer graphics looking worse than a 1998 game and Crysis Wars unplayable even at terrible graphics since it currently forces your computer to render everything as far as you can see, effectively throwing those minimum requirements out the window. Punkbuster and the DRM don't help either.… Expand
  12. mysterylol
    Sep 28, 2008
    9
    Great game, stunning visuals. Great maps. Short and sweet!
  13. SpidermanPsycho
    Sep 26, 2008
    10
    Best game for the best affordable price it is absolutely steal. if you love shooters like me I'm sure you also like this one. Bring on Crysis 2.
  14. RichardS
    Sep 25, 2008
    6
    An expansion by Crytek Budapest, warhead puts you in the movie-like story of Psycho. The character, which once was minor is has now been fleshed out a bit by the developers. It's short-comings are a "rushed" feeling to the pacing, and horrible dialogue which borrows from action movie cliche "the-more-you-curse-and-swear-at-each-other-the-cooler-you-are", I'm tired of it and I An expansion by Crytek Budapest, warhead puts you in the movie-like story of Psycho. The character, which once was minor is has now been fleshed out a bit by the developers. It's short-comings are a "rushed" feeling to the pacing, and horrible dialogue which borrows from action movie cliche "the-more-you-curse-and-swear-at-each-other-the-cooler-you-are", I'm tired of it and I wish they put some thought into it instead. Other than that this FPS is well fleshed and teched out for what's out there for this genre.… Expand
  15. RobN.
    Sep 25, 2008
    0
    Crysis Warhead builds on the excellent foundations of the original. However, regardless of how good the game is, you have to judge the package as a whole, and as such I cannot recommend you buy this. Along with the game the installation requires that you also include an unwanted and unwelcome additional program over which you have no control. This game requires that you install an EA Crysis Warhead builds on the excellent foundations of the original. However, regardless of how good the game is, you have to judge the package as a whole, and as such I cannot recommend you buy this. Along with the game the installation requires that you also include an unwanted and unwelcome additional program over which you have no control. This game requires that you install an EA rootkit on your PC in order to activate and run the game. The rootkit is there to host EA's draconian DRM which limits you to three (or maybe 5) installs (they seem to change frequently as they receive their sales statistics). I don't know about you, but I regularly upgrade my PC and I don't want to have to telephone each and every one of my software providers' call centres to argue a case that I should be allowed to re-install software that I have bought and paid for. Currently it only seems to be EA taking this O.T.T. DRM route, but unless they are stopped this is the scenario we'll be faced with. Score: 9 for the game. -9 for the DRM/Rootkit Result = 0.… Expand
  16. JohnK.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Anyone who enjoyed Crysis will simply be blown away by Warhead. Every aspect is amplified, from the graphics, to the soundtrack, to the engagement of the player with the storyline. The characters are more memorable and the action is better paced. While it doesn't quite have the impact of HL2, Warhead is still one of those games that when you finish make you sit back and exhale.
  17. PaulW.
    Sep 24, 2008
    9
    Very enjoyable followup to Crysis. Performance is much improved, as is AI, pacing and overall gameplay. Hope to see more from Crytek soon!
  18. RobK.
    Sep 23, 2008
    6
    Short. Very short. Graphics appear a step down from original game--some flowers are just plain flat. Pop-ins chronically. Several spots where the game slows to a crawl with even the audio cracking and suffering. The plot and voice acting were great, but the technical problems caused the over all experience to suffer. Review system: Intel QX6850 Quad Core SLi 8800 Ultra HD Raptors in quad raid.
  19. DaveC.
    Sep 22, 2008
    9
    Awesome, just like the original but with more gung-ho action and you get to play as that tough cockney geezer Psycho. What more could you want ? Well, it's cheap to buy and you get Crysis Wars thrown in on a second disc too ! Would have gotten a 10 if not for the scarily expensive PC you need to buy to play it on.
  20. BrianY.
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    This game shines truly as FPS masterpiece. Best graphics, most intense gameplay, most flexible gameplay, excellent campaign and a truly great price of $30 only. It should be $100.
  21. KantleyW.
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    EA and Crytek. Best combination ever!! That ought to tip the scales in EA's ever ongoing war with Blizzard.
  22. [Anonymous]
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    It is a very dynamic and beautiful game. Totally worth it.
  23. BelushiS.
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    Much has been made of Warhead being "faster", or "optimized"...you won't notice that much of a speed difference but you will notice how much smoother it is, how much better enemy AI is and there's endless fun to be had seeing just how much yof the screen you can fill with explosions. Gung-ho tactics will not work, it's a much more cerebral shooter than most and it's Much has been made of Warhead being "faster", or "optimized"...you won't notice that much of a speed difference but you will notice how much smoother it is, how much better enemy AI is and there's endless fun to be had seeing just how much yof the screen you can fill with explosions. Gung-ho tactics will not work, it's a much more cerebral shooter than most and it's much more exciting than most, and at the price represents the best value for money you'll find all year. Too much fun.… Expand
  24. ClaufeR.
    Sep 21, 2008
    0
    I read the thread on the Crymod forums and i couldn't believe what happened! 0 to this game. PS: I also bought the first Crysis, and i´m also disappointed about this MP patch.
  25. KarlL
    Sep 21, 2008
    8
    Unfortunately a bit too much like the last (and worse) half of crysis. The game sometimes forces you along at its own pace. Levels are linear, Forced vehicle segments, A lot of caves and corridors. It would have been nice if they had tried to replicate the sandbox feel of the first 3 crysis missions. Still its a great game. Much better then most FPS's Oh and there are some hardcoded Unfortunately a bit too much like the last (and worse) half of crysis. The game sometimes forces you along at its own pace. Levels are linear, Forced vehicle segments, A lot of caves and corridors. It would have been nice if they had tried to replicate the sandbox feel of the first 3 crysis missions. Still its a great game. Much better then most FPS's Oh and there are some hardcoded key configs. So it sucks if you wanted to use RMB for anything other then alternate fire :(… Expand
  26. YuukiA.
    Sep 21, 2008
    9
    Very much Crysis style but with alot more packed into 5 hours of mayhem much to the style of 'Psycho'. Great fun, more challenging then the first Crysis, fun new weapons to add to your arsenal, fast paced action and follows the original story well, but at the same time definitely adds its own dimension to make it a unique experience. The Cry2 engine seems to definitely have had Very much Crysis style but with alot more packed into 5 hours of mayhem much to the style of 'Psycho'. Great fun, more challenging then the first Crysis, fun new weapons to add to your arsenal, fast paced action and follows the original story well, but at the same time definitely adds its own dimension to make it a unique experience. The Cry2 engine seems to definitely have had its optimization improved as the game actually LOOKS better but also RUNS better then the original. The action is more intense but its not to say that there aren't areas where you will make use of being stealthy. If you enjoyed Crysis then you will definitely enjoy Crysis Warhead. 30 bucks, you cant go wrong! Using a fairly 'budget' system (8800GT) the game ran real well with most settings on enthusiast mixed with gamer @ 1680x1050. Good game Crytek~ more please!… Expand
  27. BobJ.
    Sep 21, 2008
    10
    Best game I've played in a long time. If you have the system to run it that is.
  28. MaruN.
    Sep 20, 2008
    0
    I am frustrated about that 1.3 MP patch cancelled, i payed to them, and they've done a new patch with my money, and i can´t use it, what´s the point? O to this game and this enterprise.
  29. JaeQ.
    Sep 20, 2008
    8
    Solid game, but I'm giving it a more realistic rating, rather than overhyping. Firstly, I run on dx9 crysis warhead allows you to run maximized with it, the game is absolutely beautiful, not just first hour noteworthy, you notice it throughout the game. As for gameplay, the weapon mechanics are improved, enemies now die in a more reasonable amount of non-headshots, 2-3 rounds to Solid game, but I'm giving it a more realistic rating, rather than overhyping. Firstly, I run on dx9 crysis warhead allows you to run maximized with it, the game is absolutely beautiful, not just first hour noteworthy, you notice it throughout the game. As for gameplay, the weapon mechanics are improved, enemies now die in a more reasonable amount of non-headshots, 2-3 rounds to chest with an assault rifle and they're done usually. the gore, though still not great, is much better than crysis, especially the headshots. The AI are improved significantly, especially the aliens. The storyline is more interesting, and the game isn't even that short, It took me, maybe 1 and half to 2 hrs less than crysis did. The MP is also notably improved.… Expand
  30. ChuckNorris
    Sep 19, 2008
    0
    So, guess what? I also bought the first Crysis and was harmed on the MP to, so i can´t imagine a good game on this sequel, since the company doesn't have done a patch that worth it, and if they have to sell the MP patch on this game, I just think this is totally against the rules of the market.
  31. JeffreyC.
    Sep 19, 2008
    10
    Crysis Warhead I suspect will be the best PC game and best first person shooter of 2008. It's such an awesome game. Almost the standard it put up when Crysis was first released. It fixed all the problems Crysis had. Smoother running and sharper graphics although Crysis had the best graphics a PC game could have. Excellent game!! Absolutely!! Praise Crytek Studios!! All hail EA!!!
  32. JamesC.
    Sep 18, 2008
    7
    Gameplay is exactly like Crysis, but this game is pretty short. About the time I got warmed up it was over. That brings it down from the 10 I gave Crysis to just a 7. The replay value is smaller than Crysis as well. I know this is just an expansion pack, but I just don't feel like I got my moneys worth.
  33. MartinV.
    Sep 18, 2008
    9
    Much more intense. Seems like graphics and texture quality were turned down a bit, but the art quality of the frozen landscape is breathtaking. Didn't have much time to look around though, because of all the action. I was expecting the game to be a bit longer, it took me just two afternoons on Delta level to finish the game. Still takes a hell of a rig to run on Enthusiast settings - Much more intense. Seems like graphics and texture quality were turned down a bit, but the art quality of the frozen landscape is breathtaking. Didn't have much time to look around though, because of all the action. I was expecting the game to be a bit longer, it took me just two afternoons on Delta level to finish the game. Still takes a hell of a rig to run on Enthusiast settings - Q6600 at 3.2Ghz and two GTX 280s in SLI around 25FPS on average.… Expand
  34. AndréL.
    Sep 18, 2008
    0
    I give this rate because this company disrespected everyone who bought the first crysis, what they´ve done is totally unfair and unethical.(read on the crymod foruns the long thread about the MP patch and the you-ll see).
  35. QuanD.
    Sep 18, 2008
    9
    The shooting is better than the first one, harder and more realistic.
  36. PeterS.
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    Great game, great Value! Multiplayer is lots of fun, and the single player is awesome!
  37. RM
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    A fantastic improvement over the first in all affairs. Level design, performance, pure beauty, AI intelligence, storytelling, music, and cut-scenes. It takes you for a ride and doesn't let go!
  38. PaulT.
    Sep 16, 2008
    0
    This game uses the SecuROM DRM system that limits you to 3 activations, like Spore. Sony, the makers of SecuROM, were reprimanded by the FTC in 2007 for using unlawful DRM practices with music CDs. EA is using Sony's SecuROM DRM technology to commit similar offenses. For instance, the FTC ruled that, "Installations of secret software that create security risks are intrusive and This game uses the SecuROM DRM system that limits you to 3 activations, like Spore. Sony, the makers of SecuROM, were reprimanded by the FTC in 2007 for using unlawful DRM practices with music CDs. EA is using Sony's SecuROM DRM technology to commit similar offenses. For instance, the FTC ruled that, "Installations of secret software that create security risks are intrusive and unlawful," said FTC Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras. "Consumers' computers belong to them, and companies must adequately disclose unexpected limitations on the customary use of their products so consumers can make informed decisions regarding whether to purchase and install that content." … Expand
  39. HernandoT.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    Great game! After Crysis, this is will be well optimized and playable with a 600$ machine all in high. I recommend this game to FPSrs.
  40. MarcinS.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    An amazing improvement over the original game.
  41. JonathanW.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    Even Better than the original. Visuals and gameplay!
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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. Eurogamer
    90
    The original Crysis may have given you the basic tools, but Warhead allows you to really use them, and while its previous titles made it clear that Crytek knew technology like few others, it's this strange off-shoot Warhead that proves it's no slouch when it comes to level design and set-pieces either.
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  2. IGN
    94
    For $30, Crysis Warhead is an incredible value, and you’d be hard pressed to find a better shooter on the PC this year. The single-player campaign is tight and superb, and the multiplayer portion delivers something that you can just in and play and have fun with.
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  3. PC Zone UK
    92
    Warhead honestly is the finest burst of action gaming released so far this year, and if you're canny then you'll be able to pick it up for a mere £15 from online retailers. It's a five hour tour-de-force that's plugged the holes in Crysis with diamonds.
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