Crysis Warhead

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 726 Ratings

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  1. ns0l
    Mar 10, 2014
    7
    Crysis Warhead is an another successful game just like the first, and there is so much to be seen in this one too. But the previous one is still much better.
  2. Andante
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    A very nice expansion with very intense battles and an interesting main character which takes place chronologically at the same time as the original. The only thing I didnt like is that they downgraded the graphics in order to make the game more stable and playable for the systems back in 2008. The campaign is short in comparison to the original game but it is much more action oriented.
  3. Tomle1202
    Jan 17, 2022
    7
    You can feel Warhead's budgetary and time strains every time it fades to a cutscene, which is kind of funny considering everything else about the game is a visual treat.
  4. lhmtgame
    Jul 12, 2016
    7
    -The game did not optimize for NVIDIA, and really choppy while playing!
    -The story is too short, I killed the giant alien monster and did not even know that was the ending until the Credits showed up. I finished the game in not more than 2h.
    -Seem like this Warhead's graphics are darker than Crysis 1.
  5. dandalis
    Oct 26, 2016
    7
    Its pretty much a cut down version of the original Crysis, but that doesnt mean its bad. Performance feels much smoother than in original for the most part, however in final bosss fight frame rate just dies if youre on not so powerful gaming rig. Also this game feels much more linear than first one, but still has the openness in its levels allowing decent diversity on how you wannaIts pretty much a cut down version of the original Crysis, but that doesnt mean its bad. Performance feels much smoother than in original for the most part, however in final bosss fight frame rate just dies if youre on not so powerful gaming rig. Also this game feels much more linear than first one, but still has the openness in its levels allowing decent diversity on how you wanna eliminate threats. Short but solid campaign, totaly reccomend for those who loved original Crysis.… Expand
  6. CoreGamer1408
    Dec 31, 2018
    7
    Dialled back in scope and vision compared to the first game. However better performance and optimization than the first game. Copy/paste I still got a cool powered up sci-fi suit to mess about with some nice vehicles and weapons to have a laugh with. Large open jungle/forest maps for most of the levels. All the big story/plot reveals are dropped in the first game. So this one doesn't haveDialled back in scope and vision compared to the first game. However better performance and optimization than the first game. Copy/paste I still got a cool powered up sci-fi suit to mess about with some nice vehicles and weapons to have a laugh with. Large open jungle/forest maps for most of the levels. All the big story/plot reveals are dropped in the first game. So this one doesn't have the air of building up to a mystery of earth shattering preportions. Again the A.I. is not the best, but enough action goings on distracts from how stupid the A.I. actually is. Good conceptually, but not so great in execution.… Expand
  7. rezo_21
    Sep 18, 2021
    7
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  8. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    7
    Намного интереснее первой части. Сюжет короткий, мало мне. По-прежнему все красиво и плавит видеокарту.
  9. nexus151196
    Feb 28, 2021
    7
    Достойная игра, явно хуже оригинала. Есть проблемы с повествованием. Можно сказать, что игра похожа на road movie.
  10. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    7
    A relatively short expansion mission for Crysis 1. The level design and action are more streamlined than the main Crysis game. There are a few new weapons including a grenade launcher, and I found them quite fun. I especially enjoyed three levels involving vehicles. Unfortunately, there are no weird zero-gravity sections, which I regarded as the highlight of the campaign in Crysis 1.A relatively short expansion mission for Crysis 1. The level design and action are more streamlined than the main Crysis game. There are a few new weapons including a grenade launcher, and I found them quite fun. I especially enjoyed three levels involving vehicles. Unfortunately, there are no weird zero-gravity sections, which I regarded as the highlight of the campaign in Crysis 1. Nevertheless, if you enjoyed Crysis 1, then you should also enjoy this.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. XRAIN
    Jan 19, 2013
    6
    No aliens, I don't want you to ruin an expansion to Crysis 1. Go away, shush! Why not? Because you're related to the story a little bit? No, I hated you since the first Crysis! Shush, shush, shush! Off you go! very well then, I shall leave. But I shall let you know that without you the game would be a lot better. Again. Especially since the game is much shorter than the first Crysis.
  15. Tubie
    Oct 11, 2010
    6
    Like the original this game's presentation and overall graphics are amazing to look at even after 2 years. That said, I don't think this was as good as the original simply because I already played the original. I would only recommend this if you can find it at a decent discount.
  16. VonCarlsson
    Dec 30, 2010
    6
    Given its predecessor, Crysis warhead have a lot to live up to, unfortunately it doesn't quite cut it. The game have gone from a game that pushed the boundaries of what is possible, that had a huge sandbox world to a linear, graphically the same and with no sense of what difficulty means.

    Now, that doesn't make the game bad per se, but it does drag the overall score down. The graphics is    Given its predecessor, Crysis warhead have a lot to live up to, unfortunately it doesn't quite cut it. The game have gone from a game that pushed the boundaries of what is possible, that had a huge sandbox world to a linear, graphically the same and with no sense of what difficulty means.

    Now, that doesn't make the game bad per se, but it does drag the overall score down. The graphics is the same as in Crysis, I'm disappointed to see no further development. The world is split up into different maps, that are much more linear than in the previous game.
    The AI is incredibly dumb at times, they shoot into walls and the friendly AI sometimes decided to stand where you are shooting at.
    There are possibilities that aren't used to their full potential, one of them being the stealth system, it could have been much better, but instead you're almost always forced to resort to taking the enemy head-on.

    There's also a problem regarding difficulty, you go from a walk in the park to a level that is near-on impossible to complete. There are also times when you die instantly, usually by being hit by an RPG or the Gaus rifle, extremely frustrating.
    But there one more thing that surpasses all above: the draconian DRM system.

    The voice acting is great, the environments are great and the weapon customization is mediocre.
    If you can find good deal, meaning 10 euros or less, go for it, otherwise not.    … Expand
  17. kane148
    Jul 24, 2012
    6
    I got this for the single player, so I can only speak for that part of it. What I found was a mostly lackluster campaign with a boring and confusing storyline and poorly done cutscenes. The gameplay is about the same as the original Crysis; there's just less of it. Overall it's not bad--just not particularly good either. I got it on sale for $5 on Steam and don't regret it, but would haveI got this for the single player, so I can only speak for that part of it. What I found was a mostly lackluster campaign with a boring and confusing storyline and poorly done cutscenes. The gameplay is about the same as the original Crysis; there's just less of it. Overall it's not bad--just not particularly good either. I got it on sale for $5 on Steam and don't regret it, but would have been upset had I paid $20 for it.… Expand
  18. Alex_Stone
    Jun 1, 2023
    6
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  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. syrik
    May 10, 2011
    5
    Warhead is pretty, like Crysis, so no surprise. But it's nothing special and it displays some bugs that I didn't notice in the original. Head shots don't always score a one shot kill, however, knee or foot shots sometimes will. You can one shot an enemy by shooting them in the foot? Yes, yes you can. Cut scenes are like watching a bad claymation movie. The game play is still good andWarhead is pretty, like Crysis, so no surprise. But it's nothing special and it displays some bugs that I didn't notice in the original. Head shots don't always score a one shot kill, however, knee or foot shots sometimes will. You can one shot an enemy by shooting them in the foot? Yes, yes you can. Cut scenes are like watching a bad claymation movie. The game play is still good and it's still beautiful but it's nothing revolutionary, the story is meh (if its even there, you talk to someone your character calls Mum the whole time who sounds very bossy and you chase a big silver crate that you never find out what is so special about it other than its alien tech for about half the game) and there are glitches in game play that weren't in the original.… Expand
  22. JimCorbett
    Feb 13, 2014
    5
    Overall a bad experience. There's basically no freedom, they propose the option of having a stealth system but you are always forced to take the enemies head on. The levels are far more linear than Crysis 1. You'll often die instantly for reasons unknown. The checkpoint system is quite poor and the graphics look exactly the same as the previous iteration. Overrated cash grab.
  23. Soullex
    Nov 30, 2022
    5
    Çok gereksiz bir oyun, niye çıkardılar ki bunu? Hayır yani üstüne bir şey de eklememişler.
  24. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    5
    Разговоров то было в своё время конечно но на самом деле оно вам даром не нужно поцоны
  25. MaciejC.
    Dec 4, 2008
    4
    In fact, it looks like a film adaptations of Crysis: someone kicked most events and places out of the scenario and changed what has left so that the spirit od the original was totally lost; in Crysis, you saw everything like the main character would see it - now those third-person cinematics are ruining the impression. Maybe the new game is more action-packed, but it's like watching In fact, it looks like a film adaptations of Crysis: someone kicked most events and places out of the scenario and changed what has left so that the spirit od the original was totally lost; in Crysis, you saw everything like the main character would see it - now those third-person cinematics are ruining the impression. Maybe the new game is more action-packed, but it's like watching an action movie, while in the first Crysis you could feel like inside it. And where has all the mystery gone? Also, it's too short - yeah, I know it's an expansion pack, and that explains 5 chapters instead of 11; but it doesn't explain why every chapter is moving from A to B - in the original, you could use more of the alphabet. I came to thinking that I don't like Warhead because I keep idealized memories of the first Crysis - so I played Crysis again. And... IT WAS GODLY! Nothing like occasionally-good Warhead. Graphics... Well, quite like the first game, but... is it me, or is the jungle more yellow this time? A little difference, but it was so perfectly green in Crysis... The first game just imitated reality as good as possible, now I feel like it's over-stylized. But maybe it's just me... Snow and ice still look great. To sum up: if you did't play the first Crysis (shame on you!), you will probably like this game (given that your machine will run it). For me, remembering the thrilling atmosphere of the first Crysis, it was a huge disappointment. HUGE. So 4.… Expand
  26. 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$.
  27. montero
    Dec 12, 2014
    3
    The gameplay for this game is exactly the same as for the original Crysis. The island is the same. Graphics are awesome which is a good point. The weapons are the same except with a couple of exceptions. But the story for this "expansion" is horrible. And the last boss is a joke. I completed it in 3 hours. Not worth it, except if you are a huge fan of the series and don't want to miss theThe gameplay for this game is exactly the same as for the original Crysis. The island is the same. Graphics are awesome which is a good point. The weapons are the same except with a couple of exceptions. But the story for this "expansion" is horrible. And the last boss is a joke. I completed it in 3 hours. Not worth it, except if you are a huge fan of the series and don't want to miss the little part of the story related to Psycho and the Warhead. But you can totally omit it, it's a loss of time.… Expand
  28. kndr
    May 12, 2021
    3
    Meh expansion, dlc or whatever you call. It basic and weak. Not worth playing.
  29. rickrey
    Sep 21, 2011
    2
    This game requires a permanent Internet connection. If I had known what this really means I would not have bought this game. I will not buy another game the has this requirement.

    The graphics in the game are top notch and the combat areas are large with plenty of space for different attacking maneuvers. But I had trouble completing missions even on the easiest difficulty settings. I spent    This game requires a permanent Internet connection. If I had known what this really means I would not have bought this game. I will not buy another game the has this requirement.

    The graphics in the game are top notch and the combat areas are large with plenty of space for different attacking maneuvers. But I had trouble completing missions even on the easiest difficulty settings. I spent too much time replaying missions using different attacking strategies only to be killed off without the slightest reason what I did wrong. I finally had to resort to an Internet search for cheats, something I only do for the most boring of games.    … Expand
  30. suneater
    Dec 17, 2012
    2
    Slapped together add-on that fails to add anything positive to the original game's formula. Very linear, short and predictable. Not worth your time or money.
  31. Manny_GT
    Dec 31, 2010
    1
    This game have an epic engine BUT it have a DRM technology too. So I've rated this game as you can see because DRM is unlawful. You cannot limit me to five installation!
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. MunaPää;D
    Apr 22, 2009
    0
    This game was really great and I will marry and then kill the ones who made it or they should kill themselves and after that be thrown to a river that takes them to China where rice farmers will think they're fish and grill them and spice them and dry them so their children will have something to eat the next winter cause they're poor people out there in China who farm rice and This game was really great and I will marry and then kill the ones who made it or they should kill themselves and after that be thrown to a river that takes them to China where rice farmers will think they're fish and grill them and spice them and dry them so their children will have something to eat the next winter cause they're poor people out there in China who farm rice and farm WoW gold to gold sellers in mostly USA where the medical system is crappy and people pay a helluva lot of dollars on medicine so they can stay alive so that the car companies wont go bankrupt and the global economy wont be paska.… Expand
  37. 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).
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. Gael
    Feb 23, 2009
    0
    Surement un jeu pas trop mal: j'ai bien aimé le premier hormis la linéarité un peu lassante, mais bon.
    Je ne ferai pas partie des acheteur de ce jeu avec une limitation des installations: comme une critique plus haut, je bidouille pas mal ma config, je tente des choses qui loupent quelque fois: dual boot, raid, oc...et au final, je réinstalle l'os    Surement un jeu pas trop mal: j'ai bien aimé le premier hormis la linéarité un peu lassante, mais bon.
    Je ne ferai pas partie des acheteur de ce jeu avec une limitation des installations: comme une critique plus haut, je bidouille pas mal ma config, je tente des choses qui loupent quelque fois: dual boot, raid, oc...et au final, je réinstalle l'os environ 3 à 4 fois par ans...il a beau être court, je voudrais bien profiter de ce jeu ainsi que du multi-joueur un peu plus longtemps qu'un an et demis.
    Donc 0.    … Expand
  41. northerndark
    Jan 10, 2014
    0
    wow, pretty terrible game. no sense of shooting, no fun in combat, no weapons that make you happy to trigger.

    what's all the hype for this game? one of the worst shooters i've ever played.
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#20 Best PC Game of 2008
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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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