Crysis Warhead

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 726 Ratings

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  1. Esthete
    Mar 19, 2019
    8
    Excellent dlc for the original Crysis, interesting character, familiar sandbox shooter. A great addition to the original, albeit a short one. Psycho is the best character in the whole franchise.
  2. GolovA
    Aug 7, 2011
    9
    Amazing story, awesome graphics (but also demanding on the system), cool weapons. Only issues i have with this game is that it's just too short (like Crysis), and that the system requirements are a little steep. Otherwise - a must have shooter!
  3. Frenetik
    Oct 22, 2016
    8
    Its more action orientated than the first game and despite being very short its still very fun to play, adding some variety to the original storyline.
  4. island
    Aug 31, 2011
    10
    An improved Crysis 1 with a new(?) story line. It's rather a DLC and not a full game. Even though it"s fun to play with it. The story is quite short, it"s easy but the multiplayer (Crysis Wars) compensate it. The Power Struggle is the best multiplayer mod I've ever played. The graphics is still world-class but I think it"s clear if we talk about the Crysis franchise.
  5. keefbaker
    Oct 27, 2013
    9
    Co ckney (apparenly a swearword for metacritic) Statham-esque alien destruction in a superhero suit. I mean, if that doesn't whet your appetite I think you need to re-evaluate your life choices.
  6. Cubixreviews
    May 19, 2012
    10
    Awards: The Best FPS of 2008, The Best Semi-sandbox game of 2008, The Best Stand Alone expansion of 2008. Amazed by the how awesome is this game, I kept playing for hours. Technical graphics are great, thanks to CryEngine 2. And amazing semi-sandbox gameplay is rewarding and outstanding, thanks to CryTek. And thanks to the publisher, Electronic Arts, because they made this outstandingAwards: The Best FPS of 2008, The Best Semi-sandbox game of 2008, The Best Stand Alone expansion of 2008. Amazed by the how awesome is this game, I kept playing for hours. Technical graphics are great, thanks to CryEngine 2. And amazing semi-sandbox gameplay is rewarding and outstanding, thanks to CryTek. And thanks to the publisher, Electronic Arts, because they made this outstanding stand alone expansion.… Expand
  7. RealMuthaF
    Feb 8, 2013
    9
    Almost as awesome as the original Crysis, Warhead features a shorter, more action-oriented campaign and an outstanding standalone Crysis Wars multiplayer component. The game is better optimized, so it runs smoother on your PC, which is quite handy, since you'll need those extra FPS in the explosive action sequences, which the game is full of. The only cons that take away that, 10th reviewAlmost as awesome as the original Crysis, Warhead features a shorter, more action-oriented campaign and an outstanding standalone Crysis Wars multiplayer component. The game is better optimized, so it runs smoother on your PC, which is quite handy, since you'll need those extra FPS in the explosive action sequences, which the game is full of. The only cons that take away that, 10th review point, are an uninspiring plot, less freedom of choice (the aggressive approach is kinda forced in this one) and stiff cutscene animations. But despite of that, it's still more of Crysis and it is awesome.… Expand
  8. 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
  9. DeathKillerNOR
    Mar 30, 2020
    9
    Note: This game is purchased and played on the Steam Client.

    Not as demanding as Crysis, it is still somwhat demanding. I had no issues while doing my PlayThrough of this game, unlike Crysis. I found it enjoyable playing as "Psycho" After the Harbor attack in the main game, and interesting on what happened on the other side of the island while Nomad was trying to rescue the scientists    Note: This game is purchased and played on the Steam Client.

    Not as demanding as Crysis, it is still somwhat demanding.
    I had no issues while doing my PlayThrough of this game, unlike Crysis.
    I found it enjoyable playing as "Psycho" After the Harbor attack in the main game, and interesting on what happened on the other side of the island while Nomad was trying to rescue the scientists and then went inside the mountain. I would recommend getting this game.

    "9/10 – Fantastic.
    An extremely good product.
    These games leave me with something outstanding to remember them by, ideas for single-player or multiplayer, clever characters and writing, noteworthy graphics and sound, or some combination thereof. It is close to being perfect/amazing, but doesn't quite hit that mark."
    ~DeathKillerNOR~    … Expand
  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. SenClayDavis
    Jan 23, 2015
    9
    Played this for the first time more than 6 years after its release, and it is an awesome game by modern standards. Loved the original Crysis, but I honestly believe this game is superior. The story is more compelling, there's more action, Sykes is a better character than Nomad, and even the settings are more gripping. There were some issues with getting it to run properly after I firstPlayed this for the first time more than 6 years after its release, and it is an awesome game by modern standards. Loved the original Crysis, but I honestly believe this game is superior. The story is more compelling, there's more action, Sykes is a better character than Nomad, and even the settings are more gripping. There were some issues with getting it to run properly after I first downloaded but I was able to resolve them with some research. If it weren't for that, this game would be a 10.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. PeterS.
    Sep 18, 2008
    10
    Great game, great Value! Multiplayer is lots of fun, and the single player is awesome!
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. GameReviews
    Sep 9, 2012
    8
    Crysis Warhead is not a sequel, is a stand alone expansion. And Crytek did a great job. Surprisingly, the story is better, telling the story of Psycho. The gameplay is the same as Crysis's gameplay, but now with some new, decent and helpful things. Example, unlike the first Crysis, you can automatically pick up ammo for your gun, from the enemies. And that's a decent add, because It's kindCrysis Warhead is not a sequel, is a stand alone expansion. And Crytek did a great job. Surprisingly, the story is better, telling the story of Psycho. The gameplay is the same as Crysis's gameplay, but now with some new, decent and helpful things. Example, unlike the first Crysis, you can automatically pick up ammo for your gun, from the enemies. And that's a decent add, because It's kind of frustrating to pick up manually the guns from the enemies. It's worth, but It stays the same, because is an expansion. 88 out of 100… Expand
  17. 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!
  18. spartan-117
    May 10, 2011
    10
    Much better than the first.The campaign is short but much more engaging, the battles more fierce and gameplay better.Overall one of the best games ever better than Crysis.And i like Psycho more than Nomad.
  19. JonathanW.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    Even Better than the original. Visuals and gameplay!
  20. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    Standalone expansion pack of Crysis. Worse than the original game, but not by much. Still worth playing. The game was considered more "optimized" than its predecessor, on which i disagree, it just had uglier graphics. They toned them down a little because little kids with old toasters complained about their framerates. It is hilarious that back in the day, and 300+$ gpu could run it maxedStandalone expansion pack of Crysis. Worse than the original game, but not by much. Still worth playing. The game was considered more "optimized" than its predecessor, on which i disagree, it just had uglier graphics. They toned them down a little because little kids with old toasters complained about their framerates. It is hilarious that back in the day, and 300+$ gpu could run it maxed out in decent resolutions, and modern day 300$ gpus have trouble running modern console ports in anything higher than 1080p maxed out. And no one complains about it. But i digress.

    The game is not much differerent than the original Crysis, but i didn't like the gameplay as much. It is worth a playthrough if you own the original, otherwise, skip it and play the original first instead.    … Expand
  21. DerekTarnawa
    Jan 7, 2009
    7
    First off, considering that this game is only $30 it's deffinately worth the money(if your computer is NASA quality that is...). Still, I had fun in it's short campaign and the eye candy is simpley stunning just like the original. Don't blow $60 on some other game, if you just want to shoot stuff and have it look awsome, then I would recomend Crysis Warhead.
  22. HernandoT.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    Great game! After Crysis, this is will be well optimized and playable with a 600$ machine all in high. I recommend this game to FPSrs.
  23. MarcinS.
    Sep 14, 2008
    10
    An amazing improvement over the original game.
  24. QuanD.
    Sep 18, 2008
    9
    The shooting is better than the first one, harder and more realistic.
  25. 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
  26. mysterylol
    Sep 28, 2008
    9
    Great game, stunning visuals. Great maps. Short and sweet!
  27. 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
  28. 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
  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. 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
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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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