Crysis

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  1. JohnDoe
    Jan 7, 2008
    9
    Very, very pretty. Sure, you need a silly system to get the best out of it and the engine's top settings have clearly been designed with future hardware in mind, but if you've spent a lot of money on hardware recently it'll make you feel like you know where it went.

    Single player campaign is nicely textured and not quite as linear as is usual for an FPS - there are often    Very, very pretty. Sure, you need a silly system to get the best out of it and the engine's top settings have clearly been designed with future hardware in mind, but if you've spent a lot of money on hardware recently it'll make you feel like you know where it went.

    Single player campaign is nicely textured and not quite as linear as is usual for an FPS - there are often multiple ways to reach your objectives. Not much new to be had though, there's no game element that stands out as particularly innovative once you've got past the sheer beauty of the environment. Multiplayer in particular is a bit meh, there are a million FPS offerings and this just isn't one of the best online ones. Still gets a 9 from me, but it's mostly a shallow 9 for its looks.    … Expand
  2. MysenS.
    Feb 12, 2008
    9
    Crysis is just another word for "Phenomenal." Crysis is an amazing game in many ways, most especially the graphics, but there's several problems with Crysis one especially being how powerful your machine has to be to get some real beauty out of the game. But trust me, if you love shooters and you want to see some originality and a successor to FarCry, then if I were you, I would Crysis is just another word for "Phenomenal." Crysis is an amazing game in many ways, most especially the graphics, but there's several problems with Crysis one especially being how powerful your machine has to be to get some real beauty out of the game. But trust me, if you love shooters and you want to see some originality and a successor to FarCry, then if I were you, I would defiantly buy Crysis. It's a kick-ass game that includes lots of new features including a somewhat interesting multiplayer (it'll take a helluva lot of practice before you're officially good at it), the Story is pretty decent, the graphics are amazing...and somehow I wish the length of the campaign was longer. But no worries, Crysis will definitely be a good shooter for you to enjoy. Just make sure your gaming rig can handle this beast of a game.… Expand
  3. AnonymousMC
    Feb 4, 2008
    9
    Aside from a brilliant engine there is a very solid well designed FPS game with a few tricks up its sleeve to make it great. The nano suit adds greater freedom to complete objectives with in the large detailed maps. With such freedom emergent gameplay is there to have.
    Performance will be a problem for some including myself but a stable <20 fps is all you need to enjoy playing.    Aside from a brilliant engine there is a very solid well designed FPS game with a few tricks up its sleeve to make it great. The nano suit adds greater freedom to complete objectives with in the large detailed maps. With such freedom emergent gameplay is there to have.
    Performance will be a problem for some including myself but a stable <20 fps is all you need to enjoy playing. Multiplayer is also solid with plenty of room for playing how you want.
    Crysis is a great FPS built on a brilliant engine and provides many ways to complete most objectives providing a compelling experience due to it and you can`t fault the production.    … Expand
  4. HélderP.
    Mar 28, 2008
    9
    Very good engine, not that good of a game. But I guess it still deserves a 9! I'm maping for this game, and the editor and the engine is very good!
  5. IlyessL.
    Mar 5, 2008
    9
    Single player: AWESOME F.P.S. Best graphics on the market as of begening of 2008. Physics engine is incredible. Attention to detail is seen all over maps. Sounds are great. Story is somewhat compelling. AI is excellent. can run game on older computer by lowering settings. Vehicle controls are easy. why not a 10/10: not as many weapons as other fps, sometimes takes more than 1 bullet to Single player: AWESOME F.P.S. Best graphics on the market as of begening of 2008. Physics engine is incredible. Attention to detail is seen all over maps. Sounds are great. Story is somewhat compelling. AI is excellent. can run game on older computer by lowering settings. Vehicle controls are easy. why not a 10/10: not as many weapons as other fps, sometimes takes more than 1 bullet to enemies head to drop them. your friends are absent for most of the campaign; they only show up in airplanes to pick you up, or to take a hostage you just freed, or chat up with you for a couple before leaving you alone to slaughter platoons of Koreans. Multiplayer is RIDDEN with tiny but annoying bugs: a lot of cheaters on a lot of servers. it is easy to die by being run over, even if vehicle is going very slow, or brushing against you. aircraft often lag and move unsmothly in the air. AA vehicle is useless against aircraft, does very little damage. Gauss tank = only real opponent to aircraft. I keep getting killed by aircraft even though i am in cloak mode. Often laggy even if good ping.… Expand
  6. LucianG.
    Apr 25, 2008
    9
    To run Crysis at its best, you'd definitely have to spend a huge amount of money, but, even running on low or medium setting, it's still an incredibly fun game to play. Crytek have done a great job putting the player in complete control and Crysis is one of the most immersive games I've ever played - with the game's highly open design, and the different nanosuit modes, To run Crysis at its best, you'd definitely have to spend a huge amount of money, but, even running on low or medium setting, it's still an incredibly fun game to play. Crytek have done a great job putting the player in complete control and Crysis is one of the most immersive games I've ever played - with the game's highly open design, and the different nanosuit modes, the player can go about each mission in their own individual way. The multiplayer modes and the huge modding base also make Crysis a worthy game for players without top-of-the-range PCs. There's more to Crysis than the fancy graphics!… Expand
  7. JoshA.
    May 11, 2008
    9
    Best graphics of any game to-date. And yes it CAN render non-tropical environments, look at the Obsidian Edge mod. This game is a singleplayer game first and foremost, and in terms of gameplay it smokes CoD4 where there is NO AI period. And second this game isn't linear. Linear is CoD4 and the Half Life series. Which I love both btw. Oh and to those saying it takes too long to kill Best graphics of any game to-date. And yes it CAN render non-tropical environments, look at the Obsidian Edge mod. This game is a singleplayer game first and foremost, and in terms of gameplay it smokes CoD4 where there is NO AI period. And second this game isn't linear. Linear is CoD4 and the Half Life series. Which I love both btw. Oh and to those saying it takes too long to kill people, try taking off your silencer....… Expand
  8. MatthewTurner
    Nov 10, 2007
    9
    Stunning, can't believe the graphics. makes you wonder if this is CGI or something.
  9. AdamC.
    Nov 19, 2007
    9
    First off in relation to other reviews that if your system isint able to run this game- tough. its not the games or producers fault your pc is outdated. crysis is not for everyone. true. if you even remotely like fps then yes buy it otherwise you will be disappointed. my rating is high because within the boundaries of reality this game achieved a lot. the ai is sometimes clumsy and willFirst off in relation to other reviews that if your system isint able to run this game- tough. its not the games or producers fault your pc is outdated. crysis is not for everyone. true. if you even remotely like fps then yes buy it otherwise you will be disappointed. my rating is high because within the boundaries of reality this game achieved a lot. the ai is sometimes clumsy and will stay in the open or leave cover and walk towards you. the acting of the story is similar to what you would see in a movie like swat its decent but forgettable. the graphics are superb as everyone will tell you the physics are realistic as houses come crashing down depending on where they were hit and by what . although i never felt the suit had much of a role in the game you could have more or less won it without the suit even in "armour" mode it was difficult to get close to enemies without dying so it was rare you would be throwing things at them or indeed them at things. despite its flaws crysis remains the best fps we have today its like the best of each other fps finally combined half life,cod,splinter cell,armed assault, buy crysis if and only if you like fps.… Expand
  10. DT
    Nov 23, 2007
    9
    Excellent. Gameplay is wonderfully open, well crafted environments providing many options for each encounter, diversified further by the opportunities allowed by the nanosuit. Controlling the suit and weapon mods was intuitive on the fly, even in the midst of heavy combat. Graphically stunning, more impressively so when taking into account the sweeping vistas beyond the detailed Excellent. Gameplay is wonderfully open, well crafted environments providing many options for each encounter, diversified further by the opportunities allowed by the nanosuit. Controlling the suit and weapon mods was intuitive on the fly, even in the midst of heavy combat. Graphically stunning, more impressively so when taking into account the sweeping vistas beyond the detailed foreground. Compare this with COD4 where the environment is largely urban, the draw distance therefore much shorter. Unfortunately the game does not live up to its true potential on DX9, and is hampered by the recognized performance issues of Vista if running on DX10. Be wary of reviews moaning about graphics issues, render problems etc, on a properly specced, drivered machine, the game runs very clean, surprisingly so. Crysis has the fun of full control of every combat encounter, reminiscent of the potential of Deus Ex 1, well engineered, engaging fire fights (if you choose to play them as such), and finally outstanding eye candy throughout.… Expand
  11. OlegT.
    Dec 17, 2007
    9
    Crysis isn't worth a 10, that's clear enough. Yet it is a healthy, fairly versatile gaming experience with jaw-dropping presentation and extraterrestrial system requirements. Slightly let down by the plot and dreadful over-hype but overall it is a very good game.
  12. DavidO.
    Dec 22, 2007
    9
    Great single-player, not so awesome multi-player. Graphics are killer...swiftly killing your PC, that is!
  13. JoeyH.
    Dec 27, 2007
    9
    With the best graphics ever to be seen in a game to date, Crysis also delivers a good variety of gameplay from each level to the next keep you on your toes and ready for the excitement that approaches. Once you get into the gameplay you will find youself engulfed in a very engaging environment and you will feel more part of the game than you probably have for any other. Once you get into With the best graphics ever to be seen in a game to date, Crysis also delivers a good variety of gameplay from each level to the next keep you on your toes and ready for the excitement that approaches. Once you get into the gameplay you will find youself engulfed in a very engaging environment and you will feel more part of the game than you probably have for any other. Once you get into this mode though, the minor errors the game has start to stick out and can really annoy you which pulls this game back from perfection but it is hard to rate such a revolutionary game any less than 9 since this is just the creation of the new engine every game will want to be like with amazing graphics, physics, and a whole load of different suitable gametypes. Crysis is only our first lick on the lollypop.… Expand
  14. Wutung
    Jan 19, 2008
    9
    This game is perfectly playable on medium settings on my laptop which has an 8600M GT and slow as crap 4200 RPM hard drive. Hardcore PC gamers are only complaining because they can't get 200 FPS on very high settings at full HD resolution. This game gives you just an amazing sense of freedom, if you're short of imagination that I can understand why you'd think this game This game is perfectly playable on medium settings on my laptop which has an 8600M GT and slow as crap 4200 RPM hard drive. Hardcore PC gamers are only complaining because they can't get 200 FPS on very high settings at full HD resolution. This game gives you just an amazing sense of freedom, if you're short of imagination that I can understand why you'd think this game would suck, but if you use your head a bit there are just so many possibilities. Sneak in and use silencers, hijack a boat or jeep and gun your way through, lure the soldiers to a fuel tank and throw a grenade for huge explosions, snipe from range, throw soldiers off cliffs, knock down structures with super strength, shoot the fuel tank on a moving jeep, its all possible in this game .... its your call, unlike COD 4. Crysis gives you levels which are big playground to have fun in, its up to you in how you go about objectives, and where you want to go on the map.… Expand
  15. James
    Feb 17, 2008
    9
    I like the game, I have finished it on delta difficulty and I'm playing it again. The gameplay is really nice, I like nano-suit GUI and the arsenal. Even if there is few guns like one sniper rifle and rocket launcher, some machine guns but there is a variety of gun add ons and that makes it great. The AI is pretty smart
  16. johnevans
    Sep 26, 2008
    9
    first of all here is what I am running in my system. intel core 2 duo e6600 cpu, nvidia 9600 graphics card, and 3 gigs of ram. The crazy thing about this game is that I tried to run it on a different system that had an intel quadro 3 ghz. processor and the same graphics card that I have, but it only had 1 gig or ram. The game runs perfect on my computer with virtually no lag on fullfirst of all here is what I am running in my system. intel core 2 duo e6600 cpu, nvidia 9600 graphics card, and 3 gigs of ram. The crazy thing about this game is that I tried to run it on a different system that had an intel quadro 3 ghz. processor and the same graphics card that I have, but it only had 1 gig or ram. The game runs perfect on my computer with virtually no lag on full graphics, but on this other computer it ran like crap. The difference being that I had 2 more gigs of RAM. If you do not have at least 2 gigs of RAm this game and most new games will run like crap, no matter what the rest of your system is like. So running this game on my system with really good frame rates I must say that the graphics for this game are deffinately the best I have ever seen. Plus this game is very long, you get a lot for you money. The story may be linear, but the game play deffinately is not you can spend your entire life running around these levels they are fricken HUGE and you dont have to progress through the levels any one way, you can use a wide range of strategies to progerss through the story. I really like the fact that this game not only had a ton of combat with human enemies, but it also has all the cool sci fi goodies that you could ever want all in one game. This game is not 100% original, it has similarities with a lot of FPS games out there. The story and graphics and gameplay all come together like a halflife halo hybrid, which is totally cool, because those are the top standars for FPS right now. I found that it was a little hard to get into this game at first, because I did not understand what was going on at first and because the game is rather difficult at first. But once I got further into it I was totally hooked.… Expand
  17. HimanshuS
    Nov 17, 2009
    9
    Crysis is the most satisfying game I have played both graphics and story wise. Apart from the unrivalled gfx what I like the most is it gives player time to look around enjoy the amazing CRYworld. It stands out from other FPSs in that it has quality rather than quantity of enemies which makes the game realistic and believable. Hope crytek dont do to crysis2 what they did to crysis Crysis is the most satisfying game I have played both graphics and story wise. Apart from the unrivalled gfx what I like the most is it gives player time to look around enjoy the amazing CRYworld. It stands out from other FPSs in that it has quality rather than quantity of enemies which makes the game realistic and believable. Hope crytek dont do to crysis2 what they did to crysis warhead. I deducted one for the madrush wham-bam boss ending.… Expand
  18. JacekK.
    Jun 18, 2009
    9
    The best single player game since half-life 2. I've played through the whole game on my 1200$ laptop with medium settings (AA x2 and dx9) without any crashes or bugs. Great graphics, voice acting, design of weapons and enemies. Great game.
  19. ms
    Nov 18, 2007
    9
    Crysis. We have been hearing about it for months. Promises of incredible graphics, innovative gameplay, ground-breaking physics. And now it has arrived. It lives it up to this hype. Yet, there is something missing, something I can't quite put my finger on. I'm rating this highly, because it is an excellent game, but its open-ended story really lacks something. The game, after Crysis. We have been hearing about it for months. Promises of incredible graphics, innovative gameplay, ground-breaking physics. And now it has arrived. It lives it up to this hype. Yet, there is something missing, something I can't quite put my finger on. I'm rating this highly, because it is an excellent game, but its open-ended story really lacks something. The game, after you've completed it, seems really small and empty. Maybe its the terrible ending. I'd encourage anyone to buy this, and play it, but, if you had expectations as high as mine, as you waited anxiously for the release, you may be dissapointed… Expand
  20. GoodGame
    Nov 19, 2007
    9
    Certainly shiny, and the game play is intriguing. Open locations makes for engaging experience, however, the ai is lacking, and the guns are somewhat poor for the environment. In such a lush and spacious environment I was tempted to snipe my way through the game but, most weapons have poor accuracy and you can only usually come across the occasional rifle on a dead solider. The physics Certainly shiny, and the game play is intriguing. Open locations makes for engaging experience, however, the ai is lacking, and the guns are somewhat poor for the environment. In such a lush and spacious environment I was tempted to snipe my way through the game but, most weapons have poor accuracy and you can only usually come across the occasional rifle on a dead solider. The physics are good, they only have problems if you put them on low settings, there is even some foliage response to character model. The suit idea is somewhat novel because you only really utilize two of the four options. Speed and strength are mostly obstical clearing related, or not used at all. Shields, a la halo style, are a staple for your survival as well as cloak. Overall it is a solid game which you should look into provided you can actually run it, there are always patches for those ai problems.… Expand
  21. JohnnyM.
    Nov 21, 2007
    9
    Crysis is hands down the best looking game ever. It scales really well for cheap PCs but on a decent SLI machine, forget your crap consoles this is the future. It plays like a FPS which gameplay wise hasn't changed much since Quake1, they just basically get prettier and this is friggin gorgeous. I give it a 9 but not 10 because the Koreans should speak Korean, and i feel for all you Crysis is hands down the best looking game ever. It scales really well for cheap PCs but on a decent SLI machine, forget your crap consoles this is the future. It plays like a FPS which gameplay wise hasn't changed much since Quake1, they just basically get prettier and this is friggin gorgeous. I give it a 9 but not 10 because the Koreans should speak Korean, and i feel for all you poor slobs that write 5 reviews each, repeating the same lame critisisms again and again. You must buy this game.… Expand
  22. JoshQ.
    Nov 22, 2007
    9
    Honestly, I have no clue what any of these user reviewers are talking about. The guy who said the graphics were half life 2 era just made one of the most unintelligent comments ever made.. it is the best graphic visuals and effects out right now. The singleplayer campaign is amazing best fps sp ive ever played, how can u possibly get bored wen its a sandbox environment and u can play in a Honestly, I have no clue what any of these user reviewers are talking about. The guy who said the graphics were half life 2 era just made one of the most unintelligent comments ever made.. it is the best graphic visuals and effects out right now. The singleplayer campaign is amazing best fps sp ive ever played, how can u possibly get bored wen its a sandbox environment and u can play in a bunch of different styles, srsly, and the storyline is GREAT, the firefight mechanics were so much better than overrated bioshock, ppl say why does it take around 7 shots to kill seomone.… Expand
  23. RyanW.
    Nov 24, 2007
    9
    Everyone is giving this game a low score based on their computers performance. I can run the game on high, 1024x768 in dx9 and get a very smooth game with my X1900tx. The island is truly alive with wildlife, Korean patrols, and everything you can think of. If you decide to take the long way to your objective, you will be riddled with obstacles, (outposts, gps jammers, vehicles, convoys) Everyone is giving this game a low score based on their computers performance. I can run the game on high, 1024x768 in dx9 and get a very smooth game with my X1900tx. The island is truly alive with wildlife, Korean patrols, and everything you can think of. If you decide to take the long way to your objective, you will be riddled with obstacles, (outposts, gps jammers, vehicles, convoys) it is only linear for the stories sake, but how you go about the story is completely up to you. Go around the whole island if you want, go stealth, be a sniper, of pump up the armor and just charge in guns blazing. the AI is OK at best, they do tend to bunch together, and it is not uncommon to take out 4-7 of them with one grenade. The setting morphs from a jungle paradise, to the depths of the alien ship, to an iced wasteland, and back to paradise again, and the final level being on the aircraft carrier. Great game in my book.… Expand
  24. AndrewW.
    Nov 27, 2007
    9
    Not the best game ive ever played, but its a damn good one. Great graphics, gameplay, multiplayer. My only gripe is about the hardware it takes to run this beast. seriously, im getting like 15 fps on a 8800GTS
  25. AdamK.
    Dec 11, 2007
    9
    I played it on PGA in Poland for about 1h:D It's a very good game...graphic is just beautiful just like in the real life. Everything in game is perfect. But there is only one minus...you can play CRYSIS only on the really good stuff. c2d isn't even optional in my opinion and you must have geforce 7600 minimum.
  26. DavidT
    Dec 28, 2007
    9
    Quite an incredible game, I nearly gave it a 10 but the final third lets it down.

    (SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW) The first half/two thirds of the game, when you're fighting the NK forces is really, really good. Superb gunplay, excellent environment and there is so much fun to be had with explosives. Never before have I had such fun by blowing up buildings, or blowing up anything,    Quite an incredible game, I nearly gave it a 10 but the final third lets it down.

    (SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW)
    The first half/two thirds of the game, when you're fighting the NK forces is really, really good. Superb gunplay, excellent environment and there is so much fun to be had with explosives. Never before have I had such fun by blowing up buildings, or blowing up anything, really. Explosions Is one thing Crysis does REALLY well, and not just in the graphical department. The start of the war (destroying the AAA in the harbour is the most intense battle I've ever seen in a game). The tank section is exhilarating and explosive, especially due to all the free rocket launchers everywhere. Funny how nobody mentions the mountain collapsing (revealing the alien fortress thing) behind the battle. Having the characters mention that might have been a good move, or even just adding radio chatter.

    After entering the alien structure, things go steadily downhill for the most part. The aliens themselves are a bit boring to fight, really, with all the dynamics that made fighting the NK forces removed, the zero-gravity just feels too much like fighting underwater to make you forget about the jungle. The environment is a bit samey and disorienting, although I guess some of that was intentional due it it being "alien". If they had removed the "auto-orientate upwards" thing (perhaps by adding a button for that), it might have been a little more interesting.

    In the ice sphere, gameplay improves somewhat. The alien grunt machines are more interesting to fight than the aliens themselves, but I'd still prefer the NKs (where did they all go, anyway? You don't see any of them after entering the alien machine). The way the ice sphere stops the minigun from overheating was a cool addition here. Nice design on the alien weapon Prophet gives you, especially how he added an RIS rail to it. I'm a sucker for alien/human hybrid weapons though. The environment is visually interesting, what with the extreme cold (bushes crack as you walk through them, instead of bustling out of your way) and geological upheaval. Fighting the alien flyers was cool too, like less predictable helicopters, and their deaths were cool too, what with the trailing "legs".
    Exiting the sphere: The on rails shooty bit was okayish, shame they killed off the other two jeeps. Makes the whole bit pointless. Environment is pretty much the same as inside the sphere, but with no ice. Manning the AA gun was cool, shame it couldn't move. The missiles should have been homing, too, but the power of the main gun made up for that - seeing the alien flyers drop like flies gives you a nice feeling of kickass. This is removed when an indestructible alien walker comes along and kills pretty much everyone.

    Leaving the island: Did I mention the game is super-duper "HOO-AH!" towards the US Military? Practically everything the US forces do make you want to give a big "HELL YEAH!" (even if you're a reserved English gentleman), namely the way your character announces that he is "U.S. Special Forces", the start of the tank level, the airstrikes, and the Marine Major who dies machinegunning the giant alien walker. Terrific fun. After retreating to the VTOL, you pilot it through a bunch of convenient canyons (rather slowly, this thing should have been much nippier [turbo was practically useless], and the controls - it should have flown upwards when you pointed up, not when you pressed space!) while blasting away at alien flyers with homing missiles and a cannon with unlimited ammo. The air-to-air combat was really fun, and is the last high point of the gameplay.

    You land on the carrier, and this is where Crysis pulls a "talky level", showing off the super-realistic faces, facial animation and general character excellence. I noticed a glitche with the animaton here though, occasionally a characters legs would be "desynched" and would jerk for a second before returning to normal. The cutscene in CDC had a pause in it too, after which the Admiral continued mouthing wordlessly because his line had already been played. Overall a decent level, with nice atmosphere and graphics (zero gameplay of course). The nuclear explosion was a bit of a letdown though, especially for a game that does explosions so well otherwise.

    The aliens finally attack the naval task force, you fight them off, everyone dies (including the Admiral, whose death is once again cool and redeems him for the mistake of a nuclear attack). The environment of the doomed carrier was okay, acceptable use of the flames, although adding a variable listing could have made it feel much more "in danger at sea". The alien walker battle was a bit badly designed, I expected to be able to kill it from behind, but it could only be damaged from the front. Getting frozen was a bit aggravating too. The super-final boss was a bit boring, (it's big cannon should have blown the Carrier superstructure to bits instead of... no noticeable visual effect. I guess they'd run out of budget by this point), and the nuclear grenade launcher you carry didn't look as pretty as it should have. Once it is defeated, you get picked up by Psycho and whatshername in a VTOL and escape, cue ending cutscene. Very poor ending, I thought.

    IN CONCLUSION:
    Game stops being incredibly awesome when you enter the alien structure, and drops to merely being a good shooter. Up to that point, though, it's probably the best shooter I've ever played. Definitely worth your money, because what with the super-easy-to-mod engine, we'll be seeing some cool modifications.

    I've probably listed the faults in such a way that exaggerates them, they're really not all that bad. The game is incredible. Apologies for stupid length of this review.

    BUY CRYSIS!    … Expand
  27. ADFXOzymandias
    Aug 27, 2010
    9
    While the game has one or two hiccups in the programming it works very well for the most part. The ability to pick up and use any object lying on the ground as a weapon is a nice touch. While 95% of the time you'll just be using the large array of weapons, there is more of a feeling of satisfaction when you kill a KPA by throwing hens and sticks at him. The four suit modes (Armor, Speed,While the game has one or two hiccups in the programming it works very well for the most part. The ability to pick up and use any object lying on the ground as a weapon is a nice touch. While 95% of the time you'll just be using the large array of weapons, there is more of a feeling of satisfaction when you kill a KPA by throwing hens and sticks at him. The four suit modes (Armor, Speed, Strength, and Cloak) create new ways to approach a situation. You could either run and gun in armor mode, pick them off one by one with your speed and rocket off before they have a chance to shoot you, beat the living **** out of them, or go for the stealthy approach and sneak around to flank. The game still has a feeling of lineage through the pseudo-sandbox gameplay, but there is enough variation to keep it interesting through the entire game, and even another playthrough. The AI could use some minor work, but there were only a few incidents where it was as bad as many people say. The graphics are amazing, and this goes without saying. Even to today's standards they are slightly above par. Not a game to play on your family Pentium 3 computer, it does require a nice graphics card to get the most out of it. The game is not perfect however. The physics sometimes likes to glitch ie, on a few occasions i will touch a large moving object and be instantly killed. It's a minor problem considering how infrequently it occurs, and since you can quicksave any time, a death won't set you back that far (provided you save). The storyline is solid, and I have no major qualms with it. The characters are likeable, and don't whine too much about your performance. The unveiling of the true enemies is done very well, and creates an air of suspense throughout the first third of the game. The game has no major problems other than the few aforementioned glitches and iffy AI. Personally, I found the game to be quite difficult. I played through on Normal difficulty and found it to be quite a challenge. Something that got quite frustrating was that there is a lot going on at once, and a lot to keep track of which spells frequent deaths. There are a few "Are you f*cking kidding me!?" moments which are frustrating. However, the difficulty does give you a feeling of accomplishment when you do succeed. Crysis is an intriguing masterpiece with only a few minor problems, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is a fan of the FPS genre. Most decent gaming computers should be able to run the game on at least medium settings. For a reference point I played the game on an i7 720QM (1.6Ghz), 8Gb RAM, Mobility Radeon 5870 1Gb DDR5, and I played on high settings with 2x AA 1650 x 1050 and got very acceptable fps (30 or higher) except during a few graphics intensive scenes of the game.… Expand
  28. LegendaryU2K
    Sep 23, 2010
    9
    A Great Game, With lush Visuals when you use graphic mods anyway. Nice Selection of Weapons and levels. Works perfectly with DX9/XP performance. Runs like Crap or weird in Windows 7. The AI is perfectly match as well, even on the Hard level you can complete a level without dying too much. Only flaw is the Boat, too bored to drive.
  29. supervillian
    Jan 2, 2011
    9
    Its fun to look at and fun to play. the adaptive suit makes for a fps like no other sure its not the BEST fps ever but it is up there! though the only problem is the fact that you need a monster machine to run it.
  30. Kulkuri
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Crysis 1 is a pretty good action game with minor technical issues. Gameplay is interesting and varies based on the way you decide to approach objectives. You can go either guns blazing or take more stealthy option. Crysis gives you a really big sandbox to play around and objectives can be approaches from usually hundreds of ways with multitude of tools and weapons at your exposal.

    This    Crysis 1 is a pretty good action game with minor technical issues. Gameplay is interesting and varies based on the way you decide to approach objectives. You can go either guns blazing or take more stealthy option. Crysis gives you a really big sandbox to play around and objectives can be approaches from usually hundreds of ways with multitude of tools and weapons at your exposal.

    This is all great but some of the technical issues hinder the experience. The game suffers from optimisation issues and runs fairly poorly even with modern hardware. Also the game can and will crash at times due various reasons. Mostly bugs which were never patched.

    Excellent game. Also the graphics look really good even in 2020. Just don't make the mistake thinking that it's all there is to this game.    … Expand
  31. Humboldt1337
    Oct 13, 2011
    9
    You haven't played this game? Where have you been, under a rock? Well, you might have just not had a computer powered with its own nuclear generator and 20 graphics cards. Seriously, i couldn't play this game until years after it was released, simply because the price of entry for a computer which COULD play this game well on high settings was thousands of dollars.
    Apart from all that -    You haven't played this game? Where have you been, under a rock? Well, you might have just not had a computer powered with its own nuclear generator and 20 graphics cards. Seriously, i couldn't play this game until years after it was released, simply because the price of entry for a computer which COULD play this game well on high settings was thousands of dollars.
    Apart from all that - this game is very well done, and very challenging. The graphics are still cutting edge, despite the fact that it is years old. The game-play itself is excellent!
    If you have never played this game, you really really need to.
    Great job CryTeam.    … Expand
  32. Mystril
    Oct 24, 2011
    9
    This is one of the best FPS singleplayer campaigns out there. Enemies are varied enough to never feel like its the same thing over and over, the maps are big enough to shy away from the usual corridor feel, the graphics are awesome, the physics are very good, the story works very well. All in all it is a very solid game, and, if you don't have it yet, why are you reading about it here? go fetch!
  33. AlienSpaceBats
    Jul 25, 2011
    9
    Well; typical FPS fare I guess, or is it graphics card benchmarking software? Crysis also has great (re: challenging, intelligent) AI, amazing visuals and I thought it was loads of fun, some in-game moments are simply jaw-dropping, though at times certain gameplay elements do get frustrating and no, it's not Far Cry (everyone who came to Crysis expecting more of that went awayWell; typical FPS fare I guess, or is it graphics card benchmarking software? Crysis also has great (re: challenging, intelligent) AI, amazing visuals and I thought it was loads of fun, some in-game moments are simply jaw-dropping, though at times certain gameplay elements do get frustrating and no, it's not Far Cry (everyone who came to Crysis expecting more of that went away disappointed) - I played Crysis before Far Cry and guess what? I hated Far Cry.… Expand
  34. 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 (then again, there is Crysis Warhead), and that the system requirements are a little steep. Otherwise - a must have shooter!
  35. Shotz
    Aug 14, 2011
    9
    Still one of the best looking games out there. Though it didnt bring much new to the table, it did refine a lot to make it work correctly. The game is not without fault however. The levels can be so detailed theyre comfusing. They are also quite linear. The levels near the end are just not fun. Most of the game building up is though, and is quite rewarding to play. Story is nothingStill one of the best looking games out there. Though it didnt bring much new to the table, it did refine a lot to make it work correctly. The game is not without fault however. The levels can be so detailed theyre comfusing. They are also quite linear. The levels near the end are just not fun. Most of the game building up is though, and is quite rewarding to play. Story is nothing new, but plays out well. All in all, well deserving of a solid 9. Not perfect, but definitely not bad.… Expand
  36. LA_DOTTORE
    Aug 21, 2011
    9
    I'm used to playing shooters on the Xbox like Call of Duty or Halo but this one really stood out for me! One reason, well, look at the graphics! In my opinion, better than real life but graphics aren't everything in a game as we all know. But fortunately graphics aren't everything this game's got. It has great, well balanced gameplay and all the guns work as they should and don't makeI'm used to playing shooters on the Xbox like Call of Duty or Halo but this one really stood out for me! One reason, well, look at the graphics! In my opinion, better than real life but graphics aren't everything in a game as we all know. But fortunately graphics aren't everything this game's got. It has great, well balanced gameplay and all the guns work as they should and don't make stupid mistakes e.g. Overpowered pistols, underpowered snipers etc. but that's not the reason I bought this game. I bought it for the Nanosuit! It gives the main character, Nomad, the ability to augment his skills in-game to suit the situation. He can turn invisible, make himself as strong as the Hulk, have bullets deflect as if they were paper or run like a speeding bullet (literally!). Overall awesome single player game that would've had a 10 from me had multiplayer been excluded! I was completely put off multiplayer as soon as the game started with it's over complex tasks and underpowered Nanosuits which is why I can't give it a perfect 10 unfortunately!… Expand
  37. eyEZix
    Nov 1, 2011
    9
    Pure Awesome! Though i have had a few problems adjusting the gfx with that out of the way it is a surprisingly immersive game for an FPS. i keep finding myself coming back for more
  38. Othrandur
    Dec 21, 2011
    9
    There is almost nothing that I don't like about this game. Ok, there are things that make me swear, like the inability to carry the equivalent of a truckload of weapons, but these things make sense. I don't know if someone who plays this game like Schwarzenegger in Commando would rate it the same way I do, but if you enjoy using stealth, you will love this game. One of the very pleasantThere is almost nothing that I don't like about this game. Ok, there are things that make me swear, like the inability to carry the equivalent of a truckload of weapons, but these things make sense. I don't know if someone who plays this game like Schwarzenegger in Commando would rate it the same way I do, but if you enjoy using stealth, you will love this game. One of the very pleasant aspects of this game is that it makes you rethink what you just did, even if you succeeded. There are so many ways to attack the problems, that I sometimes just reload from a checkpoint to try it another way, even if I aced it. The best thing about Crysis is the playability. With well mapped keys (I don't like the default layout), you don't even think about it any more. It all just flows naturally and smoothly. The NPC AI is a bit on the stupid side and if you don't just rush into a crowd, it's pretty easy to pick them off one at a time by luring them where you want, but there are enough clusters of enemies to make this occasionally challenging until you find the best path through them. All in all, one of my favorite FPS of all time. I can't wait to try Crysis 2.… Expand
  39. Tib3rian
    May 25, 2014
    9
    This game is a one of the classic action shooter where came together a real next-gen content, good storytelling, great gameplay system and authentic sci-fi atmosphere powered by great soundtrack. If you compare this to other top FPS games from first decade of 21 century, you realize that is great shotter where all properties are just done very very well. One of my favorite game. 91%
  40. ns0l
    Apr 18, 2014
    9
    I agree, Maximum game. I can't believe this is a 2007 game. I really enjoyed it. The music is perfectly right. The gameplay is crazy. I sometimes thought it's the end. But the game keeps getting better and stronger every time. Like the developers are saying: You think you've seen it all. But we're not finished yet. Wait till you see this. Well, you're right. It is stunning. The story isI agree, Maximum game. I can't believe this is a 2007 game. I really enjoyed it. The music is perfectly right. The gameplay is crazy. I sometimes thought it's the end. But the game keeps getting better and stronger every time. Like the developers are saying: You think you've seen it all. But we're not finished yet. Wait till you see this. Well, you're right. It is stunning. The story is very interesting. Fantastic. In short the campaign is hell. But the multiplayer isn't a big deal.… Expand
  41. kane148
    Jul 24, 2012
    9
    This was hands-down one of the best FPS games I've ever played. While the storyline is not particularly engaging or original, and the characters are far from memorable, they are sufficient to move the campaign along in an enjoyable manner. Even playing it several years later, the graphics are still gorgeous and the environment is fun to play in--whether it's lush jungles, icy mountainThis was hands-down one of the best FPS games I've ever played. While the storyline is not particularly engaging or original, and the characters are far from memorable, they are sufficient to move the campaign along in an enjoyable manner. Even playing it several years later, the graphics are still gorgeous and the environment is fun to play in--whether it's lush jungles, icy mountain passes, or sprawling military bases. The nanosuit is what really makes this game fun, and it allows for a variety of tactics: you can sneak around making stealth kills with silenced weapons or run in guns blazing--even crush enemies by throwing crates on them. Despite all the great things about this game, it does fall short of being truly sandbox: while you have a fair amount of control over your route to the target (sneaking in the jungle, taking the road, climbing buildings) often you end up only having one way to finish the mission, which is usually just shooting your way past enemy defenses. Also, like its predecessor, Far Cry, the vehicles are awkward to drive and rarely worth the trouble. Overall, however, this game is a must-play for any fan of the FPS genre.… Expand
  42. GameReviews
    Sep 9, 2012
    9
    Crysis revolutionize the FPS genre, being a distinct masterpiece. I will start by saying that It haves the most beautiful graphics ever. But, what you need to know is that the gameplay is really enjoyable, fast and exciting. It's not only with guns, the main character haves a Nanosuit, where he can be invisible, where he can have an electric armor, where he can be stronger and where he canCrysis revolutionize the FPS genre, being a distinct masterpiece. I will start by saying that It haves the most beautiful graphics ever. But, what you need to know is that the gameplay is really enjoyable, fast and exciting. It's not only with guns, the main character haves a Nanosuit, where he can be invisible, where he can have an electric armor, where he can be stronger and where he can be incredibly fast. Well, gameplay is really unique, is like 50% sandbox! You feel like a bad-ass while playing Crysis. The story is decent, and It haves intense moments. But, If you want to play this game with the highest settings, then you need a powerful PC to play it. Crysis is amazing, and you should buy it! 97 out of 100… Expand
  43. Aeryx
    Feb 26, 2013
    9
    An inspiration for generations to come. Even by today's standards, Crysis was one of the greatest moments of PC gaming. The story and gameplay are top-notch and the graphics will make you believe that intelligent life is out there. I still regard this game as one of my greatest FPS experiences and it will probably never be dethroned. The only gripe I have with this game was the Securom DRMAn inspiration for generations to come. Even by today's standards, Crysis was one of the greatest moments of PC gaming. The story and gameplay are top-notch and the graphics will make you believe that intelligent life is out there. I still regard this game as one of my greatest FPS experiences and it will probably never be dethroned. The only gripe I have with this game was the Securom DRM which came with it--- thanks Sony, I hope you go bankrupt for your malicious attempts to kill piracy by beating up your customers. But nevertheless, games like Crysis make me proud to be part of the PC gaming aristocracy.… Expand
  44. faceless-1
    Nov 13, 2013
    9
    This game is best FPS of decade. Nano suite and awesome weapons are really good. Enemy types and story is quite good. Graphics and art design are some of the best in any game. Every fan of FPS shoud at least try this game.
  45. Kaniya
    Mar 30, 2013
    9
    "no game will be over crysis visual powers for years" said the man in CryTeck, and he was damn right Even after few years of release, crysis 1 still holds up very well the Fact that this game was specifically designed for PC made it a all time masterpiece and a memorable shooter. You can compare the Console version of this game to its PC version and you will notice how ugly the console"no game will be over crysis visual powers for years" said the man in CryTeck, and he was damn right Even after few years of release, crysis 1 still holds up very well the Fact that this game was specifically designed for PC made it a all time masterpiece and a memorable shooter. You can compare the Console version of this game to its PC version and you will notice how ugly the console version looks!!!! Crysis graphics are all about the huge details and beautiful lighting and shadows, use of DX10 capabilities to render textures in a more realistic ways and so on. there is nothing much out there to be comparable with CrySis graphics. The game takes place in an island, so you expect digging into deep jungles and fighting soldiers and aliens. The game actions holds up very well while its up 2 u how you handle each given task. The areas are huge and gives you chance to explore and make your own strategies, weather you will be a sniper, you will go stealth, or you will assault without examining enemies its all up2u and this is where crysis 1 gameplay shines over its sequels. Story is not that much impressive but the gameplay and graphics shines, and its one of those games which have a high reply value you will not be disappointed … Expand
  46. Toffenuff
    Jun 19, 2013
    9
    It's all about the suit. And the graphics.
    Stunningly beautiful graphics, even today, add to a truly immersive and awe-inspiring FPS experience. The effects are spectacular, thanks to the amazing graphics and physics engine, and I was hooked on to the story. Gameplay is phenomenal and I not only enjoyed playing it, but I felt like I was living it thanks to the realistic graphics, great    It's all about the suit. And the graphics.
    Stunningly beautiful graphics, even today, add to a truly immersive and awe-inspiring FPS experience. The effects are spectacular, thanks to the amazing graphics and physics engine, and I was hooked on to the story. Gameplay is phenomenal and I not only enjoyed playing it, but I felt like I was living it thanks to the realistic graphics, great audio work, and this feeling of epicness brought about by how you get this feeling grandness, of something greater than you, as you move forward with the story.

    It's not perfect, but damn was it fun and memorable.    … Expand
  47. Jodeth
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    Worth playing for all FPS fans. Decent gameplay. Interesting story. Nice characters. Everyone knows by now that Crysis' key features are its graphics. In 2007, Crysis looked AMAZING. In 2016, it still looks good, but not breath-taking anymore. Framerate on a strong, modern PC averages around 45 fps (outdoors) with plenty of dips in the upper 30s. Lowering settings helps, but not by a greatWorth playing for all FPS fans. Decent gameplay. Interesting story. Nice characters. Everyone knows by now that Crysis' key features are its graphics. In 2007, Crysis looked AMAZING. In 2016, it still looks good, but not breath-taking anymore. Framerate on a strong, modern PC averages around 45 fps (outdoors) with plenty of dips in the upper 30s. Lowering settings helps, but not by a great deal unless you set everything to "low" or "medium." Playing Crysis gives me the sense of being a bad-ass. It's a lot of fun to screw around in, blowing up scrap shacks, throwing guys off cliffs and shooting them dead before they hit the ground, and jumping out of vehicles before they impact and explode; never taking anything seriously. Crysis isn't bug-free. The physics can be wonky sometimes, like you might see a gun halfway in the ground, shaking like mad. Some objects in your path might randomly kill you. It's whatever. :D… Expand
  48. CleverSlogan
    Feb 7, 2013
    9
    Amazing graphically astounding fps with free world aspects a must play for people who love a cybernetic/ near future experience and anyone wanting to play the modern classics
  49. 1am4critic
    Apr 7, 2013
    9
    One of the best fps games I have ever played. Good graphics and good level design. The nanosuit makes you feel like a badass. There are so many options to complete the missions. Multiplayer is a bit confusing though, i prefer to just play the old fashioned instant action.
  50. MasteRR
    May 3, 2013
    9
    Crysis is one of the greatest FPS games.

    The plot is set around an island where the North Koreans have found something important. You take the role of a USS Marines called Nomad, and your mission is to find what the North Koreans have discovered. In the very beginning you and your team also find that you are not alone, that other living beings are with you. The game features    Crysis is one of the greatest FPS games.

    The plot is set around an island where the North Koreans have found something important.

    You take the role of a USS Marines called Nomad, and your mission is to find what the North Koreans have discovered.

    In the very beginning you and your team also find that you are not alone, that other living beings are with you.

    The game features both futurist and real weapons, and great weapon customizations, such as adding LAMs, silencers, add (or change)different Iron Sights.

    The game is also centered around the futuristic Bionic Exoskeleton-Suit called Nanosuit. This Nanosuit gives the user relatively superhuman forces, such as super speed, greatly improved jumps, and strength. This modules can be uses only one-per-time, and are called Maximum: Strength, Speed, Armor. The armor mode drastically improves suit's bulletproof ability and only strong and high-caliber will be able to damage/dramatically damage you.

    This suit also contains a Cloaking device, which will made the user completely invisible.

    The game is set in an open-world island, where the action begins.

    The game play feels as well free, without making you feel that the plot is introduced with force, and the story progression goes in an logical order.

    The dialogues, the conflicts, and the characters are well written and developed, and make their own contribution on the game's setting.

    The visuals and physics are just awesome, nicely built, with dynamic light, effects, and realistic behavior and intelligence.

    Sound Design and music is great as well, the nice voice acting, real weapon sounds, world and environment sound, this all make the things more interesting and make you willingly progress though the game.

    The game also has a deathmatch style multiplayer among with others, so Crysis has all the ingredients to be one of the greatest FPS ever made.    … Expand
  51. DreamPicche
    Jun 30, 2013
    9
    Probably the best FPS playable nowadays. The game, while offering a campaign by the maximum duration of ten hours, has an incredible variety of situations (driving, flight, etc.) and the ability to approach situations in different ways always. The technical sector is a fantastic thing is till today (2013) are unlikely to find a different title from this series that offers a graphic of thisProbably the best FPS playable nowadays. The game, while offering a campaign by the maximum duration of ten hours, has an incredible variety of situations (driving, flight, etc.) and the ability to approach situations in different ways always. The technical sector is a fantastic thing is till today (2013) are unlikely to find a different title from this series that offers a graphic of this caliber. The multy online is one thing that can keep glued to the screen for months with a large vary of maps and weapons.… Expand
  52. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 10
    Story : 7
    Sound : 10
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    Overall : 9
  53. Marsonra
    Jun 10, 2014
    9
    Crysis. Before I played this game, I played the original Far Cry, which was made by the same developer that made this game. It was okay, but not as good as it could be. Then I played Far Cry 2, which was not a direct sequel, and was actually made by a different developer (Ubisoft Montreal, the same company that gave us Assassin's Creed). It was a great game despite having some flawsCrysis. Before I played this game, I played the original Far Cry, which was made by the same developer that made this game. It was okay, but not as good as it could be. Then I played Far Cry 2, which was not a direct sequel, and was actually made by a different developer (Ubisoft Montreal, the same company that gave us Assassin's Creed). It was a great game despite having some flaws with its story and gameplay. After playing both of these games, I decided to play Crysis, as I had a PC that was powerful enough to run it. So, is this game an amazing shooter that you will remember, or is it a forgettable mess of Michael Bay proportions? Let's find out. The gameplay of this game may seem like any other first-person shooter you have already played at first, but in reality it is quite different. Crysis has all of the mechanics from a first-person shooter you have come to expect. There are multiple weapons to choose from, you play as a character with an armored suit, and there are plenty of enemies for you to shoot. However, one big difference between this shooter and other shooters is how huge the levels are. The levels of this game are all on an island, and none of the levels are linear in the slightest. You can do missions however you want, and there are many many ways of accomplishing your goals. Your character's suit of armor, called a nano-suit, gives you superhuman like abilities to help you out. You can use maximum armor if you prefer a run and gun approach, maximum strength if you want to throw things at people with superhuman strength, maximum speed if you want to do things as fast as you possibly can, and finally clock if you want to use stealth to attack people. There are also several vehicles you can use to help wreak havoc on the enemies. Because there are several ways to complete your missions, this game becomes a lot more fun, as you can technically do whatever you want to complete your goals. The gameplay of this game may be like a lot of other first person shooters that came out before it, but because of the mechanics in this game, what's old will most likely feel new again. As for the graphics, words cannot describe how beautiful this game really is. This is literally the most graphically impressive game I have ever played. I have never played a game with better graphics than this. Everything in this game looks absolutely beautiful, from the trees and plants of the tropical forests, to the soldiers you fight, to the textures of the bases the enemies hide out in. No game even comes close to the level of graphical detail that this game has, not Skyrim, not BioShock Infinite, not Far Cry 2, none of them. The one and only problem with this game's advanced graphics is that you will need a powerful PC in order to fully experience it. Otherwise, the game will never run at the graphical efficiency that it could be running. This game can kill as many PCs as the most recent Battlefield games can, and it came out back in 2007. Still though, overall, the graphics of this game are absolutely spectacular. As for the story, it is great too. Some people may consider it a reimagining of the original Far Cry, but it is still a great story. You play as a character named Nomad, as you and your squad of nano-suit soldiers answer a distress signal from an island. While there, you must fight the Korean armed forces, and discover the hidden secrets of the island. The plot has several twists, and makes the game that much more fun to play through. While this game is not up to levels of other games in terms of story, it is still a great story nonetheless. Overall, this is fantastic game, that perfectly shows everything that is good in PC gaming. This game has fun gameplay, a great story, and spectacular graphics that make even the Xbox One and Playstation 4's graphics look bad. It is a truly great game for PC that absolutely must be played. Just make sure that your PC is up to the task. After all, this game's graphical requirements may kill most PCs.
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Story: 9/10
    Overall: 9/10    … Expand
  54. AstiX
    Apr 2, 2019
    9
    Very satisfying action and smooth gameplay. Feel like a badass utilizing the powers of the suit, speeding around the beautiful tropics or silently taking out your enemies while cloaked. Lots of freedom in approaching every mission. Go guns blazing, or go exploring for an alternative hidden route. Or just go exploring the island's nature for the hell of it. Gorgeous looking graphics for itsVery satisfying action and smooth gameplay. Feel like a badass utilizing the powers of the suit, speeding around the beautiful tropics or silently taking out your enemies while cloaked. Lots of freedom in approaching every mission. Go guns blazing, or go exploring for an alternative hidden route. Or just go exploring the island's nature for the hell of it. Gorgeous looking graphics for its time. Clean and crispy looking, just like I like them.

    The story is not very engaging, but the "other type" of enemies that appear later in the game sure add to the suspense.    … Expand
  55. Marick
    Apr 25, 2015
    9
    Really worth playing, the game is a sci-fi very interesting and has many interesting elements. .
  56. MethosTR
    Aug 18, 2014
    9
    Crysis. The game that spawned two average sequels from Crytek. The game that has brutally punished computers trying to run it on max settings for several years. A graphical benchmark that still holds it own to this day.

    But is it a good game? In short, it most certainly is. The premise of the game involves you playing as a supersoldier clad in a state-of-the-art Nanosuit, being    Crysis. The game that spawned two average sequels from Crytek. The game that has brutally punished computers trying to run it on max settings for several years. A graphical benchmark that still holds it own to this day.

    But is it a good game? In short, it most certainly is.

    The premise of the game involves you playing as a supersoldier clad in a state-of-the-art Nanosuit, being dispatched to infiltrate North Korean-held territory on the fictional Ling Shan Islands. But the island hides a terrible secret just waiting to be unleashed...

    A good premise for sure. Very solid storyline and while most characters aren't very developed, this isn't the main intent of the game in the first place.

    Now for the graphics. And oh my god are they amazing. Back in 2007, this was THE best looking game that had ever existed and will exist for the next two or three years (Sorry Killzone 2 fans, Crysis was better :P).
    Cryengine 2 boasts better visuals than the cut-down Cryengine 3 that exists in the sequels today. In today's standards, Crysis is still one of the best graphical showcases in existence.

    The gameplay itself is very solid, featuring tight and polished gunplay and a well-designed stealth aspect utilizing all of the Nanosuit's functions. However, you'll end up using the cloak more often than the others if you take the quiet approach to encounters. Enemy AI is among the best I've seen in an FPS, as they intelligently take cover when fired upon, search all over for you when you cloak and hide, and even attempt to outflank you when you are taking cover. This is more prevalent in the higher difficulty settings, which helps to provide a rewarding experience.

    In sum it up, Crysis is a technological masterpiece and a great experience. IF you've got the hardware to support it.    … Expand
  57. MetaRogue
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    Crysis is one of those games that looks great, has a good premise, and feels revolutionary when engaging in FPS combat. The story is dry and doesn't resolve anything to quench your thirst, but still leaves you intrigued to play on. That isn't to say that the story is bad, but I felt it could have followed a different direction.

    The Nanosuit is truly the centrepiece of the game and    Crysis is one of those games that looks great, has a good premise, and feels revolutionary when engaging in FPS combat. The story is dry and doesn't resolve anything to quench your thirst, but still leaves you intrigued to play on. That isn't to say that the story is bad, but I felt it could have followed a different direction.

    The Nanosuit is truly the centrepiece of the game and everything balances on how you use it effectively. Another likeable attribute is the ability to customise your weapons in real time, proving useful on more than one occasion.

    Missions are non-linear open maps that don't confine you to a corridor-like experiences and allow you to play around with tactics and approaches through multiple playthroughs.

    However, the most annoying aspect of the game is the underwhelming nature of the Nanosuit during conflict. The enemy AI is ruthless, if not persistent in ensuring your demise, which is made worse by the fact that you are alone against an entire army most of the time. This mimics Far Cry's premise closely and undermines the 'kick-ass' aspect of the Nanosuit. You will spend most of your time using cloak to evade enemy patrols and avoid the short 10 second 'respawn at the last saved checkpoint' screen.

    When allies do appear, they will stand around vaguely and during the first few chapters, only use their weapons in cinematics or not at all. This indicates their strictly programmed nature and thus their overall inflexiblity during the first few hours of gameplay.

    The weapons in the game are nice: the Gauss Rifle and the Scar Rifle are personal favourites, but ammunition for them is a little scarce, forcing you to resort to using enemy weapons.

    *Swim too far into the water during the first mission and you get eaten by a 'surprise' shark.*

    Use your in-built binoculars to mark enemy locations and you might spot one soldier taking a leak. This makes up for some light humour.

    You can also trip over and die if you engage the speed mode and run thoughtlessly over an object.

    Punch down a roof on top of you and (you guessed it) more demise.

    Trying to go in with guns blazing is very risky. You'll regret it most when enemy reinforcements appear and start tossing grenades, proving that Armour mode is only good for depleting your energy reserves.

    Stealth is the main option for most encounters as you can safely target enemies and perhaps dishevel them from a distance, but when an enemy helicopter comes to town you will be ducking for cover as it will rain missiles down on you like there ain't no tomorrow. You're best in these situations to keep a full missile launcher on your person at all times. Fortunately all 'solid' buildings provide perfect cover and you're best to sneak out under your 'cloak' with your ML at the ready.

    Shoot and your cloak fails, exposing you as though you forgot to bring your clothes to work with you. Usually a hasty retreat to cover allows your energy to recharge moderately quickly.

    Throughout the game, there is only one mission that is truly unforgivable (Core). The rest are mostly fun to play around with.

    The best approach to this game is to be tactically inclined (i.e. have a plan of attack before engaging enemy goons). You'll breathe alot easier because of it.

    Crysis isn't a bad game, but it does lean towards style over substance at times. Once you get past the average dry story, the frustratingly underwhelming Nanosuit or the ruthless enemy AI, you will have yourself a good time figuring out what's happening on Lingshan.    … Expand
  58. 99dolar
    Dec 17, 2016
    9
    Okay. I understand every person is unique and different than others. But how can someone don't like this game. It had best graphics, good story and tolerable game play in 2007. Even the soundtracks were amazing. I think some people are just not fair to give this game accurate scores.

    If i have to criticize this game there is one thing that bothers me- shooting doesn't feel right.    Okay. I understand every person is unique and different than others. But how can someone don't like this game. It had best graphics, good story and tolerable game play in 2007. Even the soundtracks were amazing. I think some people are just not fair to give this game accurate scores.

    If i have to criticize this game there is one thing that bothers me- shooting doesn't feel right. When a bullet hits enemy game's ' AI' should have reacted better.    … Expand
  59. Gmak
    Jul 20, 2015
    9
    Rig : Win-7 64 bit, i5 vPro, 8 GB, Intel HD 4400

    I completed the game yesterday( played after 8 yrs) as my old laptop didn't support. It was different from other games I played. I also faced crashes at some points. I thought its because of playing in VERY HIGH graphic settings. [10/10] Game-play : Simply, it is a combination of Call of Duty, Battlefield and Project IGI(anyone    Rig : Win-7 64 bit, i5 vPro, 8 GB, Intel HD 4400

    I completed the game yesterday( played after 8 yrs) as my old laptop didn't support. It was different from other games I played. I also faced crashes at some points. I thought its because of playing in VERY HIGH graphic settings.

    [10/10] Game-play : Simply, it is a combination of Call of Duty, Battlefield and Project IGI(anyone remember ??).
    - Because its fast-paced and requires lot of action like COD, when it comes to alien attack.
    - Like battlefield, you can play with tanks, cars and VTOL (jet) and gigantic map, you can explore a lot [Obviously, its EA, they followed after successful hit of Battlefield 2].
    - Its almost same as Project IGI in terms of Stealth mode, you have to plan before take a move. Sometimes, its not good to be aggressive like COD player. You have arrive at best way of attacking after many attempts of failure. Initially, I didn't like it but it felt good playing like that.
    Also, players will be swinging here and there for cover, so it made me tough kill them at many stages. In COD, BF till now, minimum 50% of my shots are head shots. Aliens are BS just come in front of me, killed with my bare-hand in strength mode.

    [9/10] Weapons : Didn't come across many weapons, all are basic like snipers, machine guns, shot guns and assault rifles and I didn't see any futuristic weapon except one [anyway, not a better one compared to basic ones] but all satisfied the needs of the level completion.
    Remember, its not COD, bullets fire at HIGH RPM, so you will run out of bullets very soon unless you know how to use it. Try switching to semi [if available]. Start grabbing enemies' weapon.
    But Nano suits are awesome. I don't know why people don't like that. You should know, at what time, you have to switch to which mode. Most of the time, I used armour, stealth mode. I enjoyed poking around the enemies in cloak mode. Most disappointing thing is, its tough to kill an enemy in nano suit with your bullets, grenade but easy with a throw of barrel.

    [9/10] Sound quality : it was good but I didn't like it as it caused me head ache with my headphones on. They should have provided separate Music, Voice adjustments. Many times I missed out the voice/commands from my team mates while I am in the middle of fight.

    [10/10] Graphics : In 2007, this graphics was a kind of best in industry. And in VERY HIGH graphics settings it was awesome. Collapsing of objects due to impact of bullets, bombs was awesome. Heard like graphics are not optimised to play in computer without graphics card.

    [7/10] Story : Just thinking of this game alone, It was good but not awesome as I never played such alien based theme. Blaming the Koreans research and ending up with aliens is kind of good twist but they could have introduced many characters to make it a good story. They should have reduced the time of core mission as there is no action in that apart from dark-headache causing stuff.

    PS: My rating doesn't consider multi-player point-of-view as I never tried and not going to :)    … Expand
  60. Vikn01776
    Nov 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game stands in my memory as one of the greats. I was one of the lucky few to be able to play this on high settings upon release. No idea how I had such a PC, but I did. Near perfect game. The ONLY downside was that when you begin to fight the alien robot things the fun of the experience goes down a bit. You no longer feel like a predator and the novel feeling the game gave you was gone, replaced by the feeling that you were playing a standard type of shooter. A great one, but a standard one.… Expand
  61. Esthete
    Mar 19, 2019
    9
    Sandbox shooter it's how it's supposed to be. Plus graphics are still better than most games.
  62. marcelgermann
    Nov 9, 2015
    9
    Crysis
    sieht klasse aus. Erst einmal geht es um Koreaner,die natürlich böse sind, später gibt es eine Alieninvasion auf der Insel, welche man verhindern soll. Der Star des Spiels ist der Anzug, der einem Fähigkeiten wie Panzerung, Schnelligkeit und Unsichtbarkeit verleihen kann bis man angreift, so fühlt sich der Anzug nicht zu mächtig, sondern sehr hilfreich an und man hat viele    Crysis
    sieht klasse aus. Erst einmal geht es um Koreaner,die natürlich böse sind, später gibt es eine Alieninvasion auf der Insel, welche man verhindern soll. Der Star des Spiels ist der Anzug, der einem Fähigkeiten wie Panzerung, Schnelligkeit und Unsichtbarkeit verleihen kann bis man angreift, so fühlt sich der Anzug nicht zu mächtig, sondern sehr hilfreich an und man hat viele Möglichkeiten die Gegner auszuschalten. Waffen kann man modifizieren, z.B einen Schalldämpfer oder ein Laservisier ranpacken oder andere Zielvisiere. Die Ki ist großartig und reagiert genau auf deine Tätigkeiten, auch das Leveldesign ist abwechslungsreich, neue Gegner- Bootmission usw. Nur die Story und Charaktere sind ziemlich dünn und stumpf. Dennoch ist Crysis einer der besten Shooter aller Zeiten    … Expand
  63. hpw182
    Apr 17, 2016
    9
    Bastante revolucionario para la época, gráficos increíbles gran jugabilidad, historia bastante buena.
    Buen argumento, gran variedad de estrategias y armas para realizar un objetivo desde lo más silencioso a lo más bestia posible.

    Posibilidad de interactuar con todo el mapa que te rodea, bidones, vehículos de todo tipo, gran multijugador en Crysis WARS.
  64. KayVen17
    Jan 3, 2017
    9
    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln    Deutsche Review - Kritik

    Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden?
    Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Mein persönlicher Score = 89/100
    Mein User Score = 9/10    … Expand
  65. Galebazz
    Aug 9, 2017
    9
    Crysis is a beautiful game. in every aspect of the word. Stunning graphics, very well designed systems, and an atmosphere both very dark and thick, and very free. One of the only games that REALLY makes a difference because of it's stunning graphics. they make wondering around and doing objectives a very pleasant experience.
  66. gold
    Jun 9, 2018
    9
    эпичность - 10 (тем более последний уровень), сюжет - 9, графика - 10.
  67. Cz3rw0ny
    Feb 10, 2021
    9
    It was really a next-gen experience. Looking back on the fact that the game came out in 2007 still makes me disbelief it. It had great shooting mechanics, interactive physics, very good setting on sunny island and better than average story. The graphics were on the other hand from a completely different planet. 9/10
  68. zNeverSleeping
    Jul 15, 2019
    9
    Definição: Acima das expectativas.

    Os graficos são bonitos até hoje, mesmo após 11 anos. A gameplay envelheceu bem, totalmente jogavel; o fov do jogo é muito agradavel, fazendo com que eu não tenha o trabalho de modificar os arquivos internos do jogo; a historia é atraente, e segue aquele modelo tradicional de missoes que eu parciculamente gosto muito e sinto falta. Passei por alguns    Definição: Acima das expectativas.

    Os graficos são bonitos até hoje, mesmo após 11 anos. A gameplay envelheceu bem, totalmente jogavel; o fov do jogo é muito agradavel, fazendo com que eu não tenha o trabalho de modificar os arquivos internos do jogo; a historia é atraente, e segue aquele modelo tradicional de missoes que eu parciculamente gosto muito e sinto falta.

    Passei por alguns problemas para consegui jogar o game. Comprei ele na Origin, mas o jogo não iniciava. Tive de procurar um crack na internet pra fazer o jogo funcionar. Ao niciar o game, outro problema: Um bug fazia com que eu recebesse pouco fps - o jogo estava rodando acima de 60, mas a sensação é que ele estava em 15, literalmente injogavel. Meses depois, descobri que a solução era jogar no modo janela - o que não me incomodou muito. Tambem tive problemas de desempenho. A maior parte do jogo segrava 60fps no veryhigh, mas uma boa parte, principalmente em mapas grades, havia quedas para 50 e até 35fps. Acabei descobrindo que o jogo não puxava metade da minha RTX2060, mesmo a 60fps. Certamente um bug que me evitava obter taxas altas de fps o tempo todo.

    Fora isso, o jogo é demais, tô amando o game e indo pro segundo agora!    … Expand
  69. Siralfon
    Nov 17, 2019
    9
    Un título que mejora en todos los sentidos la fórmula de far cry 1 con una calidad gráfica espectacular , un sistema gráfico magnífico , una buena jugabilidad y un innovador sistema de habilidades que hicieron de este juego una obra de arte
  70. Vuk01
    Jan 7, 2020
    9
    Easily the best Crysis game ever made, the original one. Its central mechanics which revolve around the suit are brilliant, the graphics are gorgeous (although that shouldn't be the top priority), the gunplay and pacing are solid, however sometimes the game can get a bit repetitive.
  71. Edco0328
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Crysis | September 15, 2020 | [★★★★]

    Many people joke about the "But Can You Run Crysis?". Ironically, you literally can't and need a lot of fixing before managing to run it smoothly. Took me about 30 minutes to tweak every dated aspect of the game that didn't carry to an updated version of Windows. Gladly, after doing those remedies, It rewards you with one of the beautiful scenery    Crysis | September 15, 2020 | [★★★★]

    Many people joke about the "But Can You Run Crysis?". Ironically, you literally can't and need a lot of fixing before managing to run it smoothly. Took me about 30 minutes to tweak every dated aspect of the game that didn't carry to an updated version of Windows.

    Gladly, after doing those remedies, It rewards you with one of the beautiful scenery that still holds up to the standard graphics today. One thing that captivates me is how the trees and vegetation felt like breathing, making the whole island alive.

    The protagonist has a lot of features similar to a Predator which quite the Gameplay revolves around other than being a military shooter. The map also gives you the illusion that it was Open World even though it was relatively linear.

    This wasn't really a Spoiler since it tells you in the beginning, but just wanted to point out that the In-game date was just last month (August 7th 2020) which kinda alarming because it was also take place in my local country.    … Expand
  72. ChesterField
    May 12, 2020
    9
    Nice open world shooter, cool powers, very addictive and pretty good graphics and visuals. Mandatory.
  73. Muismi
    Apr 28, 2020
    9
    Crysis es todo un clásico y una referencia en el mundo del PC con la pregunta típica de "¿Pero puede con Crysis ese PC?". Pero analizando el juego ves lo ambicioso que fue para 2007, en sus mecánicas, su sonido, su vegetación, sus gráficos increibles y sobre todo sus físicas (que son de otro mundo, sobre todo para 2007). Tanto es así que marcó un antes y un después en la indrustria. LasCrysis es todo un clásico y una referencia en el mundo del PC con la pregunta típica de "¿Pero puede con Crysis ese PC?". Pero analizando el juego ves lo ambicioso que fue para 2007, en sus mecánicas, su sonido, su vegetación, sus gráficos increibles y sobre todo sus físicas (que son de otro mundo, sobre todo para 2007). Tanto es así que marcó un antes y un después en la indrustria. Las mecánicas que introduce con el nanotraje son muy divertidas y novedosas. Pero aunque está muy bien le doy un 9 porque es algo tosco, cuando carga se para el juego y es frustrante lo mal optimizado que puede llegar a estar. Un PC actual en ciertos puntos puede sufrir de unas bajas de FPS tremendas. Resumiendo, roza el 10 y se le perdonan ciertas cosas por lo que ofrece por otro lado. Es un MUST-PLAY y recomiendo jugarlo a todo el mundo, ¡es el padre de los shooters realistas actuales!… Expand
  74. Rimpy1996
    May 26, 2020
    9
    Suit, better than iron man, shooting better than COD, aliens better than Alien, and an over all predator better than Predator!
  75. Patrik_434
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    The game is great, but there is one minus when I threw a chicken at the Korean, he did not die! And then he shot me, I was very offended!
  76. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Игра, которая демонстрировала крутой стелс, шутер, и графику. Максимум силы!
  77. altanbeyyy
    Jun 15, 2022
    9
    One of the best shooter game I have ever played. It made me feel amazed with its atmosphere, story and uniqueness. Being a game which was developed in 2007, it's much far a head than most of the FPS games today. It was worth every penny, everyone should give it a try you won't be disappointed.

    Special thanks to "Yerli" brothers, much appreciated.
  78. Moein7
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    can it run crysis?; this question of the release time of the game is enough to prove the amazing graphics; game play mechanics are amazing and give you a lot of option; story is good; boss fights are challangable
  79. Ncr09
    Jun 9, 2021
    9
    this very very very good i think you play now this game my favorite 2. game
  80. P1KA
    Sep 16, 2021
    9
    Great FPS game which took the graphics to its own league back then. Played this first on 2014, gave me a thrilling experience.
  81. Le0nidas
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    Great game not just for its astonishing graphics, but also solid story, characters and gameplay.
  82. Watson0l0
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    One of the best shooters, great shooting, gameplay, physics, good storyline and graphics that are still great.
  83. nfs7379
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    9/10.......................................................................
  84. hyrts
    Jun 4, 2022
    9
    We've all used this game to benchmark our PCs. It's a beautiful game nonetheless
  85. lucvsds
    Nov 22, 2022
    9
    Gameplay muito boa. Não sou muito de jogos FPS, mas acabei gostando bastante desse.
  86. EVIL_UJIN
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    Один из лучших шутеров!!!
    + Полная разрушаемость
    + классные возможности нанокостюма + достойный сюжет + большие уровни-песочницы + управление любой техникой ++ Уровень в Храме вошел в пятерку лучших эпизодов из видеоигр! -не замечено    Один из лучших шутеров!!!
    + Полная разрушаемость
    + классные возможности нанокостюма
    + достойный сюжет
    + большие уровни-песочницы
    + управление любой техникой
    ++ Уровень в Храме вошел в пятерку лучших эпизодов из видеоигр!

    -не замечено
  87. asdgasgea
    May 12, 2023
    9
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  88. MarkS.
    Nov 30, 2007
    8
    Actually 8 is being a little generous here. I don't understand the extremely high ratings for this game. The hype over the stunning graphics seems to be clouding the short and underwhelming gameplay. I was really looking forward to this title, and not just for the eye candy. Far Cry was the best first person shooter I've played next to the Half Life series. Some complained about Actually 8 is being a little generous here. I don't understand the extremely high ratings for this game. The hype over the stunning graphics seems to be clouding the short and underwhelming gameplay. I was really looking forward to this title, and not just for the eye candy. Far Cry was the best first person shooter I've played next to the Half Life series. Some complained about having to sneak too much, and that the story was crap. Well because I played that one through 3 times, I figured that this one had to be just as captivating. It's no where near the game that Far Cry is. The more I play it, the less I like it. The first jungle missions were great, but the Korean's telling me to "Die like a f*&king dog." got older faster than the mercs in Far Cry telling me, "You're dead, buddy!" The alien zero gravity thing seemed to be tacked on, (or wedged in). The graphics may be stellar (and I still had to knock the settings down lower than I should so I could get reasonable performance on my GTS 8800 640). Even if I could play this at max settings, I still don't get what the buzz is about. Graphics don't make the game. However, to end on a positive note: the nano suit is cool, and the sound is way cool. Weapons are good, and Crysis (like Far Cry) has THE best sniper rifle.… Expand
  89. TimF.
    Nov 30, 2007
    8
    This is a good fun game, no doubt, but it is not what it's been hyped to be, the graphics are great, just don't look too close lest you stop the occasional blurry texture. The gameplay is fun, just make sure you've got short-term memory loss or every shoot out is going to feel the same. But let me say this, any one who gave this game under a 5 really is running far too much This is a good fun game, no doubt, but it is not what it's been hyped to be, the graphics are great, just don't look too close lest you stop the occasional blurry texture. The gameplay is fun, just make sure you've got short-term memory loss or every shoot out is going to feel the same. But let me say this, any one who gave this game under a 5 really is running far too much off some knee-jerk reaction. Like Far-Cry, the developers didn't actually promise some RPS/FPS opus that would tear down the sky (except graphically) but the community fell for the same trick AGAIN by fooling themselves into thinking it WOULD BE ONE. Crysis is a SHOOTER, a shooter with a few magical powers and weapon customization thrown in. Nothing more. If you want a story you should be playing Half Life 2.… Expand
  90. SteveR
    Oct 29, 2008
    8
    Crysis: The game of two halves. The first is a visually stunning, compelling walk about, in which you get to kill dozens of Koreans, the second a sci-fi shooter; imo does this work, yes, strangely. Some have said this game is too hard, something I cannot understand, the easy setting and the multiple suit options make it a breeze, however play this on Delta and you get a whole new Crysis: The game of two halves. The first is a visually stunning, compelling walk about, in which you get to kill dozens of Koreans, the second a sci-fi shooter; imo does this work, yes, strangely. Some have said this game is too hard, something I cannot understand, the easy setting and the multiple suit options make it a breeze, however play this on Delta and you get a whole new experience, ultra realistic 2/3 shot deaths make it a real challenge, which is the only reason this game got an 8 from me. I can pass on the photo-realistic graphics, gameplay is all that matters and when you spend 5 minutes sneaking into a base only to be discovered at the last second you're in deep trouble. Getting your keyboard layout comfortable is key too, as this game not only stretches the graphical limit of your computer, you'll also find that you wish your fingers were another 2 inches longer because you can't quite reach the key you need. It is an impressive game and will allow some flexibility as to how you approach each objective making replays fun. It's flaws, at times the AI (isn't it always) become predictable and the re-gens more annoying than a screaming kid. It has some major physics issues in some areas, shooting a helicopter down is fine, it burns, it falls from the sky, but will proceed to bounce about on the ground for infinitum because it can't lie flat, this results in a constant, very loud sound effect in your ear until you move far enough away. There's also the slight issue of guns getting stuck in walls, echoing the same audio problem as above. Overall, get this game, it is worth it.… Expand
  91. GordonF
    Jan 21, 2010
    8
    Graphics are 8/10 overall, most realistic looking water I've ever seen in any game, the outdoor lighting is decent as well, but the textures on the environments like a lousy JPEG image pasted over a low polygon 3D mesh, and that is the one thing I cannot see past. I must add that the Cry-engine plays out to me as a long script of dirty-coding with poor optimization and utility of Graphics are 8/10 overall, most realistic looking water I've ever seen in any game, the outdoor lighting is decent as well, but the textures on the environments like a lousy JPEG image pasted over a low polygon 3D mesh, and that is the one thing I cannot see past. I must add that the Cry-engine plays out to me as a long script of dirty-coding with poor optimization and utility of hardware, I am on a performance system(as of 1 Jan 2010) with enthusiast level hardware and overclocking, and the performance hit I get when compared against the graphics I see on screen just doesn't add up. The gameplay is fantastic though, lots of enemies, lots of ammo laying around, open ended approaches to the objectives, and decent vehicles, but the physics for the vehicles really suck - the jeep/humvee vehicle floats about after hitting a hump as if it were made of styrofoam, and so does the boat. On higher difficulties the only approach to a group of enemies is to sneak up all the way, and some enemies can tank way too much damage to be realistic. All in all a Good game, and a good sign of things to come in games, I just REALLY hope they don't water down the graphical standard just to accommodate the console platforms with Crysis 2.… Expand
  92. MatthewC.
    Jan 5, 2008
    8
    On the plus side: open-ended gameplay, beautifully presented, the nanosuit! On the minus: graphics aim too high (I really don't understand this - it's just cuts out a huge portion of the potential market and by the time most people can play it, it will be 'old'), aliens lack 'oomph', anticlimactic.
  93. ChrisC.
    Jan 8, 2008
    8
    It's people like John D. down there who are convinced by their friends that a game is so horrible before they play it, that when they finally do, they're jaded and filled with that crappy propaganda "friends" tend to feed to gullible people. Give me a game that lets you destroy more of your environment than Crysis. Then let's see everyone stop complaining. Has anyone It's people like John D. down there who are convinced by their friends that a game is so horrible before they play it, that when they finally do, they're jaded and filled with that crappy propaganda "friends" tend to feed to gullible people. Give me a game that lets you destroy more of your environment than Crysis. Then let's see everyone stop complaining. Has anyone noticed that the entire plot is MEANT to throw a single American super-soldier into hordes of Korean soldiers? It's a complete mash-up of every Rambo-style plot out there, aliens and all, except with this one, the enemy is smart enough to avoid being torn down one-by-one, and actively flanks and hunts you down to be sure you don't. Does Call of Duty 4 have intelligent enemies who actively hunt you, using flanking maneuvers and every trick of the tactician's sleeve? Absolutely not, it throws waves of stupid, utterly scripted baddies at you. But like Crysis, it's a rampant blow-everything-up gunfest. The thing is: In Crysis, you have to think about your situation. Play the game on harder difficulties, and the active, sensory AI becomes quite a challenge to take on as just a single Rambo. Unlike the game's detractor's, if one can think about how they use their suit - cloaking in bursts, using strength for stealth kills and jumping getaways, speeding from cover to cover - Crysis can become quite a thrilling shooter experience. You're constantly on your toes in a combat situation, and recon is a recommended strategy - don't expect to rush head-first into the fray as in Call of Duty and expect to do anything productive. My only complaints come from the shoddy Korean voicework (especially on General Kyong), and the nigh-impossible tank controls. When you reach Onslaught on harder difficulties, I wholly recommend ditching the tank for speed/cloak, and planting C4 charges on enemy tanks. One last thing - the helicopters may be absolutely annoying, but if you know what you're doing, it's possible to avoid provoking an airstrike altogether. That's what counts - diversity of gameplay.… Expand
  94. CalebF.
    Feb 13, 2008
    8
    Crysis is an amazing game. The graphics, or course, are the main course here. Running on Cryengine2 with DX10 support gives this one arguably the best graphics of any game, any genre, any platform. However, under the pretty shell there is a game that is sure to dissapoint. Not because it isn't amazing, but because it isn't mega super crazy amazing. Hype is never good for a game Crysis is an amazing game. The graphics, or course, are the main course here. Running on Cryengine2 with DX10 support gives this one arguably the best graphics of any game, any genre, any platform. However, under the pretty shell there is a game that is sure to dissapoint. Not because it isn't amazing, but because it isn't mega super crazy amazing. Hype is never good for a game because you end up disappointed, and this is how I was with Crysis. The Nanosuit is cool, the AI for the Koreans in exceptional but its going to take a few more iterations to get this formula just perfect. Overall, however, this game outshines any other action game made to date and I would recommend it to anyone with a machine capable of running it at at least high settings, anything lower is, I think, an insult to the engine.… Expand
  95. MichalN.
    May 31, 2008
    8
    Besides beautiful graphics the game doesn't offer a lot. The storyline is merely OK, the system requirements are out of range for many PC gamers. Developers need to understand that graphics isn't everything that the game should offer.
  96. DanS.
    Nov 19, 2007
    8
    Single player comments (have not tried multi yet) If you have a decent machine this game's graphics will wow you. The first half of the game had me hooked with it's open-ended jungle gameplay. Regrettably the second half of the game (although good) was much more linear and seemed to end very quickly. The 2nd half felt just like another shooter. In any case definitely worth a Single player comments (have not tried multi yet) If you have a decent machine this game's graphics will wow you. The first half of the game had me hooked with it's open-ended jungle gameplay. Regrettably the second half of the game (although good) was much more linear and seemed to end very quickly. The 2nd half felt just like another shooter. In any case definitely worth a look, especially if you have a good gaming rig.… Expand
  97. MichaelT.
    Nov 26, 2007
    8
    Graphics are excellent, campaign is good (however resembles far cry a bit too much) and multiplayer power struggle is WAY too complicated But overall very good game.
  98. SilentOp
    Dec 20, 2007
    8
    Amazing game, like nothing I've played before. My only turn down for now is the insane rig requirements as i barely scratch 17FPS at 1280x1024 on Very High no AA/AF. And the ending to the storyline is a bit disappointing. Other than that it's a amazing experience.
  99. JohnnyE.
    Dec 2, 2007
    8
    I loved the first levels killing North Koreans, the suit is brilliant and graphics are jaw dropping amazing. I was having a brilliant time and thought this was the best game I've played to date. Then the NK leave and the game goes tits up very quickly. My joy tuned to extreme boredom just blasting away at the aliens from the matrix. Zero G level was tedious, had to repeat the I loved the first levels killing North Koreans, the suit is brilliant and graphics are jaw dropping amazing. I was having a brilliant time and thought this was the best game I've played to date. Then the NK leave and the game goes tits up very quickly. My joy tuned to extreme boredom just blasting away at the aliens from the matrix. Zero G level was tedious, had to repeat the terrible ending due to some serious glitches. Multi player has potential but seems to still be in beta stage. Overall I was left disappointed I really thought this would be the game of the year but for me that award goes to Bioshock which kept me truly entertained from beginning to end… Expand
  100. TomV.
    Feb 22, 2008
    8
    Beautiful and impressive. The first half of the game is amazing to play through! The sheer freedom you get when attempting missions early on is great, and you feel badass taking on what seems like an entire army. The game REALLY dropped after the Alien Ship (though the atmosphere inside was incredible, and the little skirmishes with smaller aliens outside were enjoyable) - it became Beautiful and impressive. The first half of the game is amazing to play through! The sheer freedom you get when attempting missions early on is great, and you feel badass taking on what seems like an entire army. The game REALLY dropped after the Alien Ship (though the atmosphere inside was incredible, and the little skirmishes with smaller aliens outside were enjoyable) - it became stale, it got very linear, and the aliens just weren't impressive anymore. On top of that, I didn't see any need for any suit abilities besides armor at that point - there's no running from the flying aliens, you certainly can't punch them, and you're defending objectives most of the time, so cloaking doesn't help. That section aside, the Sandbox editor should keep me very happy for a while.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PC Game of 2007
5
#5 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
4
#4 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. PC Gamer
    98
    Destined to be a classic, Crysis is a creative and technological marvel that eclipses every other shooter released this year. [Holiday 2007, p.60]
  2. PC Zone UK
    92
    Crysis thrives on putting the onus on you to create your own brand of action and adventure in its stunningly beautiful locations. You and the game can haphazardly create moments of such gaming brilliance that often you pretty much have to stand up and applaud. [Christmas 2007, p.44]
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  3. IGN
    94
    This is some fast, well designed gameplay with enough options to allow players to use their own style of attack with satisfying suit abilities and weapons. Crytek has upped their attention to detail in presentation and dropped the worst parts of "Far Cry’s" story.
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