Crysis

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  1. DASK.
    Apr 29, 2008
    8
    OK, 1st: I cannot understand why all these guys are angry about the high system requirements. In my opinion it shows the high potential of the this game and the engine. Later, if your PC is better, you will play it again at better graphics. 2nd: I heard about those guys who cannot start the game, or the game crashes the system. Most of them didnt read the requirements and just bought some OK, 1st: I cannot understand why all these guys are angry about the high system requirements. In my opinion it shows the high potential of the this game and the engine. Later, if your PC is better, you will play it again at better graphics. 2nd: I heard about those guys who cannot start the game, or the game crashes the system. Most of them didnt read the requirements and just bought some high end hardware which is not supported by the game. So don't wonder about it. Now the Gameplay: I was never bored while playing Crysis. NEVA!!! It makes so much fun, i'm still playing some parts of it if I want to. OK. The story is linear and you always move from A to B but the way moving from A to B is NOT linear. The nanosuit is such a cool thing and the weapons make fun, too. Two Point less. One because the characters. They are full of stereotypes. And a second because this boring Music. Its wrong placed and sounds ugly.… Expand
  2. JoshQuinn
    Apr 19, 2009
    8
    The gameplay is excellent, the graphics are excellent, weapon ballistics/gore aren't that good (No object penetration, enemies take too much damage, there's next to no gore, enemies don't lose any effectiveness at all even on the brink of death). The worst part as I think most if not all people would agree in is how well the game started off and how it declined after theThe gameplay is excellent, the graphics are excellent, weapon ballistics/gore aren't that good (No object penetration, enemies take too much damage, there's next to no gore, enemies don't lose any effectiveness at all even on the brink of death). The worst part as I think most if not all people would agree in is how well the game started off and how it declined after the second half. The way you saw aztec gutted in the beginning of the game you figure your in for a survival horror treat with some sort of predatory alien which would have added even more flavor to the jungle stalking combat with the Koreans but instead you encounter flying squids with laser guns.… Expand
  3. ArnaudP.
    Nov 13, 2007
    8
    Everything has been told on stuning, astounding, amazingly awesome graphics, that's true. I'd like to unveil what's not so good (according to me) : - end of game insanely difficult, even at "easy" game setting, like Far Cry's endings - hudge environments wasted for nothing : you have no time to explore them or wander around. Just constantly kill, blow, kill, blow... Everything has been told on stuning, astounding, amazingly awesome graphics, that's true. I'd like to unveil what's not so good (according to me) : - end of game insanely difficult, even at "easy" game setting, like Far Cry's endings - hudge environments wasted for nothing : you have no time to explore them or wander around. Just constantly kill, blow, kill, blow... And if you stop here, some NK chopper or soldier will do the job. - not the same freedom you could find in Far Cry. The A.I. doesn't allow anything than kill, blow, kill, blow.... I'll not play this game twice. This is terrible, it should deserve it ! - some NCP are insanely difficult to kill - from "easy" to "delta" setting. For example, some NK soldiers wear the same nanosuit but are far more tougher or indestructible than you ! - too much hype about this game. Yes, it's beautiful. But has also no personality. I prefer Bioshock, more endearing. - the game's end is somehow ridiculous or disappointing. - some vehicules are a real pain in the neck to drive. Nothing has change since Far Cry... worst things are.. still worst. One last word towards Crytek : "Easy" means .... Easy. Enjoy video games doesn't imply being a harcore gamer with some terrific I.Q. or being dazzingly skilled for doubleclick on $100 ultra-precision 2000 dpi laser mouse.… Expand
  4. CainanB.
    Nov 18, 2007
    8
    This game is fun, but it does have problems. And since everyone else doesn't like to mention them, I will. 1. The sheer number of enemies and the limited number of approaches you can take to deal with them. Basically, the game asks you "Can you kill these 5 Koreans?" "You can? OK, can you kill 5 Koreans... on a beach?" "OK, what about 5 Koreans... on a hill?" "Near a school?" "5 This game is fun, but it does have problems. And since everyone else doesn't like to mention them, I will. 1. The sheer number of enemies and the limited number of approaches you can take to deal with them. Basically, the game asks you "Can you kill these 5 Koreans?" "You can? OK, can you kill 5 Koreans... on a beach?" "OK, what about 5 Koreans... on a hill?" "Near a school?" "5 Koreans dressed in black? In white? With gold chains?" You see where I'm going with this. Sooner rather than later, you yearn for something else other than taking care of the same old 5 Koreans. Unfortunately, it takes a very long time for this to happen, and by then there's only an hour of the game left. 2. The bugs. There are numeous bugs. At one point I managed to split in two, with the game rendering 4 arms, legs and two weapons. In another incident, a Korean walked past a crate, bumped his hip and fell over dead. Unfortunately, minutes later so did I. So avoid the crates! They may sit there looking all woody and innocent, but they're cold-blooded killers! 3. You can beat the game by using cheesy tacitcs, like exploiting your cloak, as I did. Run right up to a guy with cloak on, switch to speed (so you regen energy), head-shot him and immediately cloak again. If you balance your health with your energy (hint: cloaking makes health increase, energy decrease, and speed is the opposite), you can run into a room full of enemies and take them all out with impunity. Well, impunity and the odd quick re-load. However, since killing the same old 5 Koreans got a bit dull, no matter how I did it, I used cloak and speed to bypass many fights altogether. It's not like I was missing anything that I hadn't done 50 times already. 4. WAY WAY TOO SHORT! (after you finish with the 5,000 Koreans) Just as the game was picking up, it ends. Well, boo. In total, I played one whole evening and a couple hours the next. And that's your lot, until the sequel. There will be a sequel, becuase the ending concludes nothing story-wise. Now If you just bought an expensive new gfx card, you'll probably want to give Crysis 10/10. After all, you've got to justify your investment. But seriously guys and gals, this isn't game of the year material. Engine of the year - sure I'll be happy to give it that - but not GOTY. Oh, almost missed something... 6. Re-spawning Koreans. As if there weren't enough of them anyhow.… Expand
  5. DavidH.
    Nov 23, 2007
    8
    I'm not sure what everyone was expecting with Crysis in most reviews below mine, but to be honest I got a great gaming experience out of it with little to no problems. Graphics - What can I say ? Breathtaking and I will stab forks in your eyes if you think different. Performance - I hate most reviews in this area. It runs well on my system and I'm running it on a damn LAPTOP I'm not sure what everyone was expecting with Crysis in most reviews below mine, but to be honest I got a great gaming experience out of it with little to no problems. Graphics - What can I say ? Breathtaking and I will stab forks in your eyes if you think different. Performance - I hate most reviews in this area. It runs well on my system and I'm running it on a damn LAPTOP with ONE 3d card. A.I - Enemies in numbers is where this game kills you, one on one, enemies are pretty dumb for the most part. Weapons - All the weapons look, sounded, and just performed amazingly. I would've liked a bit more variety, maybe another pistol maybe a melee knife or something else but thats for modders to do, storywise all the weapons fit in well. Ending - I would've enjoyed another 10 hours of gameplay if need be rather then the ending I got. The ending was probably the weakest point to me, mostly because it was an open ending and chances are I'll have to wait 2 years for the next game. OVERALL - This is a great game for any FPS fan out there. The single player campaign is lengthy and fun, a bit linear but also plenty of room to play with awesome weapons and suit powers. Multiplayers a bit tacked on with little modes but when Sandbox2 bugs are fixed and modders come out of the woodworks this engine I'm sure will be amazing! It gets a 9 out of 10, for a great single player campaign and a great modding engine so the capabilities are yet to show there true face!… Expand
  6. theshonen8899
    May 14, 2011
    8
    Crysis is a great game overall, but stops at that. The graphics are, needless to say, the best in the industry and the suit abilities are very unique. The main problem I have with the game is the lack of characters and story, but this is generally the case in the shooter genre. If you own a powerful PC you should definitely get this and show it off to your friends, as the visuals areCrysis is a great game overall, but stops at that. The graphics are, needless to say, the best in the industry and the suit abilities are very unique. The main problem I have with the game is the lack of characters and story, but this is generally the case in the shooter genre. If you own a powerful PC you should definitely get this and show it off to your friends, as the visuals are definitely reason enough to own this game.… Expand
  7. Roeyl
    Dec 30, 2010
    8
    An overall good game, stunning graphics (but you'll need a VERY powerful computer), story is average and the gameplay is great and that's about it. This game is sure one of the best shooter game but that's it, you're role is to kill and kill then kill some more: you're a killing machine and except the very good graphics and graphic designs there's nothing else in the game. You're not hereAn overall good game, stunning graphics (but you'll need a VERY powerful computer), story is average and the gameplay is great and that's about it. This game is sure one of the best shooter game but that's it, you're role is to kill and kill then kill some more: you're a killing machine and except the very good graphics and graphic designs there's nothing else in the game. You're not here to solve anything, you're job is too destroy. The new weapons weren't even fun, just more powerful. Don't get me wrong though, it's a very good game but somehow limited, in my opinion it doesn't match a Half-Life.… Expand
  8. JonesR
    Dec 1, 2011
    8
    Experiencing the nanosuit is what this game is all about. Using the different capabilities for different situations offers a diverse range of killing possibilies. The game graphics are nothing to sneeze at either, but you have to have a serious rig to play this game on all the highest graphical settings. The story is extremely science fiction based and the delivery is well done. It'sExperiencing the nanosuit is what this game is all about. Using the different capabilities for different situations offers a diverse range of killing possibilies. The game graphics are nothing to sneeze at either, but you have to have a serious rig to play this game on all the highest graphical settings. The story is extremely science fiction based and the delivery is well done. It's certainly worth a playthrough or more likely two once you have mastered the nanosuit.… Expand
  9. Zen-Zinxe
    Jun 17, 2011
    8
    This game deserves a lot more credit than people give it. The way the game is built is fantastic, the nanosuit mode mechanic is great because it's simple to learn, but difficult to be effective with, and in the end THAT is the heart of all great games, a simple to learn concept with a high skill cap. Never mind the amazing graphics that basically blew up my old graphics card, but when IThis game deserves a lot more credit than people give it. The way the game is built is fantastic, the nanosuit mode mechanic is great because it's simple to learn, but difficult to be effective with, and in the end THAT is the heart of all great games, a simple to learn concept with a high skill cap. Never mind the amazing graphics that basically blew up my old graphics card, but when I got a new graphics card, that's when I could really appreciate this games single player. Honestly the only reason I'm not giving this game a 10 is the multiplayer, it is only mildly balanced, instant action is great, but the conquest type map play would be a lot better if a strong player couldn't buy a V-TOL and just bomb everyone from the sky, sure everyone else can too, but if you just joined a server that has been in a game for a long time, you'll basically be screwed. Besides this fact, it's a great multiplayer experience, and setting up kits for yourself is always fun.… Expand
  10. shaun37
    Oct 26, 2011
    8
    Forgettable story, lightly fleshed out characters and (sometimes) iffy AI are my only complaints about this game, other than that it is absolutely FANTASTIC. The sheer amount of freedom with which you can go about completing objectives (till the last 3 levels) is just in a league of its own. Coupled with amazing graphics, sound effects and brilliant map design and you have one hell of anForgettable story, lightly fleshed out characters and (sometimes) iffy AI are my only complaints about this game, other than that it is absolutely FANTASTIC. The sheer amount of freedom with which you can go about completing objectives (till the last 3 levels) is just in a league of its own. Coupled with amazing graphics, sound effects and brilliant map design and you have one hell of an excuse to sit at home screwing around with no particular goal in mind except FUN.… Expand
  11. wrexmer
    Aug 17, 2012
    8
    But can it run Crysis? I think we finally can, but barely. It was such an amazing achievement back in 2007. It just shows what game developers can do, if they design games purely ground up for PC enthusiast in mind. 5 years later, It is still one of the best looking video games of all time. And I don't really care about the average story or gameplay. Some games are just meant to be aboutBut can it run Crysis? I think we finally can, but barely. It was such an amazing achievement back in 2007. It just shows what game developers can do, if they design games purely ground up for PC enthusiast in mind. 5 years later, It is still one of the best looking video games of all time. And I don't really care about the average story or gameplay. Some games are just meant to be about amazing visuals, to push others to catch up.… Expand
  12. theadam
    Apr 22, 2012
    8
    The story wasn't that interesting. The gameplay was nice, but the interesting modes have promised more than they have delivered... The graphics were also rather overhyped. All the praise came from lush, green and very saturated environments. Overall - not a bad game, but far from polished.
  13. InsanelyOrange
    Nov 29, 2011
    8
    I have really enjoyed playing the game, the graphics are very nice and it is a very fun game! The voice acting isn't top notch but is fair, the shooting is addictive and the addition of having the nano suit with the abilities helps vary the game and spice things up a little bit. However regarding the suit abilities you are going to use 2 the most, Stealth and the Shield. The other 2 (I have really enjoyed playing the game, the graphics are very nice and it is a very fun game! The voice acting isn't top notch but is fair, the shooting is addictive and the addition of having the nano suit with the abilities helps vary the game and spice things up a little bit. However regarding the suit abilities you are going to use 2 the most, Stealth and the Shield. The other 2 ( Strength and Speed) are not used as commonly. You're character also walks very slowly and I mean VERY slowly, the speed you walk when using the "Speed" ability on you're suit should be the normal function for walking. Some missions, especially the Tank mission can be very annoying and the game gets repetitive after a while but and overall good game.… Expand
  14. Kurtz
    Dec 22, 2011
    8
    Probably the one of the best shooter experiences out there in terms of singleplayer. It all really comes down to the visuals. Sure the plot wasn't fantastic but when you are marveling at the sheer beauty of the game most of the time. It does have multiplayer but it's not all that worthwhile. The singleplayer is pretty unforgettable so if your machine can handle it get this game.
  15. someboody
    Jan 31, 2012
    8
    PINGAS!!!!!!!! :) i do not know what i am doing so ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  16. e_x_p
    May 7, 2012
    8
    One of the finest FPS games of this generation. The graphics stunned me back in the beginning of 2008. I remember buying a monster graphics card just to max out the settings. Crysis defined what (military) superpower + alien invasion mean for all the other games to come. Reminds me of the old Delta Force style shoot-and-run but with new twists of alien technology etc. Epic boss fights andOne of the finest FPS games of this generation. The graphics stunned me back in the beginning of 2008. I remember buying a monster graphics card just to max out the settings. Crysis defined what (military) superpower + alien invasion mean for all the other games to come. Reminds me of the old Delta Force style shoot-and-run but with new twists of alien technology etc. Epic boss fights and excellent storylines - must play for any FPS fan.… Expand
  17. camycamera
    May 11, 2012
    8
    first off, the graphics: outstanding, especially for a 2007 game. gameplay: tactical madness; the game is about adapting to survive combat. if lots of bullets come your way, put on MAXIMUM ARMOUR. bullets will ping right off you. run into some bad guys? put on MAXIMUM STRENGTH and punch a guy through a wall. or throw him through the wall. or smash the house down, and watch it topple downfirst off, the graphics: outstanding, especially for a 2007 game. gameplay: tactical madness; the game is about adapting to survive combat. if lots of bullets come your way, put on MAXIMUM ARMOUR. bullets will ping right off you. run into some bad guys? put on MAXIMUM STRENGTH and punch a guy through a wall. or throw him through the wall. or smash the house down, and watch it topple down on top of him. or jump ON TOP of the building, smash open the roof, and level the entire bloody building like John Rambo. or, if you are trying to get away from a pursuing helicopter, put on MAXIMUM SPEED, and you will run twice as fast as the copter can go. and, last but not least, engaging the cloak will make you invisible, if you prefer to use sneaking tactics, or want to hide from the enemy. also, your binoculars can be used to spot enemies before engaging in combat, so you wont get flanked, because they are marked on your radar. and the real time customisations of all of the weapons is just bloody awesome, adding even more tacticalness (is that even a word?) to the game. also, the added destructible environments makes this a must buy. campaign: the campaign was excellent, until the *spoilers...?* aliens start revealing themselves and try to kill you, because when they come, the sense of tactical gameplay goes away... and so do the Koreans. :( so, the campaign was awesome with playing mind games with Koreans (not to mention the odd chicken to the face... :D), but when the aliens come, it goes a bit down hill.

    multiplayer: it was actually quite fun, but not executed as well as i had expected, but it was still fun. the mode power struggle was a tad confusing at the start, but you'll get it soon enough (and if you bother to watch the tutorial), and it was very fun. it let you play around with the game's toys, and the game mode resembles kind of more of a "conquest" mode from battlefield, but with added things, like-well, it is hard to explain, but the main objective is to destroy the enemy's base by capturing the capture points, and then (you somehow; i forgot how :/) you get the super weapons which you use to blow up the enemy's base. the other game mode is instant action/team deathmatch/ deathmatch, where you just kill each other, but it still has all of the tactical stuff in there. now, my main complaints for the multiplayer are:
    you dont really know if you have shot someone, or if you have been hit; if you are hit, there is only a damage indicator, but no "omph" that you would get from the campaign if you were shot. and also, the only way to tell if you hit someone is if their name appears above their head, but there is no "hit" sound that was present in the campaign. my next complaint about multiplayer is lack of destruction (yes, i think that is a bit much to ask for for a 2007 game, but i think they could have done it anyway). it would have been much more cooler, and more epic, and shooting at a fence (that could have been easily broken down in the campaign) and finding it indestructible just dumbed down my multiplayer experience a little, but all well. also, it would have been cool if you could pick up objects like in multiplayer.... but too bad. awww, i would have liked to throw chickens at people on multiplayer, but all well. my last complaint about multiplayer is the lack of a proper ranking system. now, i dont want it to be like the terrible CoD, but a proper ranking system would have been nice. the ranking system in multiplayer is only available in power struggle mode, in which getting kills/ taking objectives gets you credits, which you can use to buy guns, attachments, add-ons (such as parachutes, and anti-nano things), and special vehicles/ weapons. however, your credits and rank is only on that ROUND on that SERVER, so when you switch rounds or switch servers, all of your hard work goes to waste, and your sense of achievement goes away....

    despite it's problems, and its lack of improvements it could have had implemented, crysis is an work of art, and deserves to be in the hall of fame, next to classics such as half-life, and halo.    … Expand
  18. Cubixreviews
    Oct 9, 2012
    8
    Crysis is a fun shooter game, and really extreme. This game is like half sandbox, and It's really unique. Not perfect, but still fun. The graphics are pretty realistic and the body physics are amazing. I've spent my money worth.
  19. Purple_Badger
    Aug 10, 2012
    8
    This is definitely the best FPS of all time. a clever concept, a good combat system, good range of weapons, and of course the graphics. The engine is brilliant very detailed, good physics and the only engine that betters this is Crytek's next engine. the only problems with the game are the clunky system and the pretty familiar story but it gets over these issues well by fleshing the storyThis is definitely the best FPS of all time. a clever concept, a good combat system, good range of weapons, and of course the graphics. The engine is brilliant very detailed, good physics and the only engine that betters this is Crytek's next engine. the only problems with the game are the clunky system and the pretty familiar story but it gets over these issues well by fleshing the story out and you eventually get used to how the system works and doesn't get too difficult to use after playing for a bit. the games not very buggy having only experienced one glitch in four play throughs. Another feature I like is a sort of drive everything feature where basically if you see a car or a boat the chances are you can drive it (as long as it hasn't been blown up of course). Absolutely love the game and if you haven't got it then you need this game before it's gone forever.… Expand
  20. AdderTude
    Feb 28, 2013
    8
    After Crysis was released, I heard a lot of good words about it, but didn't actually play it until a few weeks ago. I gotta say the good words were all true. I loved the presentation of the story (granted the "remote island" setting is just a recycled idea from the Far Cry series, which I dock points for) and the advancement of the story kept me playing the game for hours because IAfter Crysis was released, I heard a lot of good words about it, but didn't actually play it until a few weeks ago. I gotta say the good words were all true. I loved the presentation of the story (granted the "remote island" setting is just a recycled idea from the Far Cry series, which I dock points for) and the advancement of the story kept me playing the game for hours because I wanted to see what happened next. I also came to like the protagonist of the game, Lieutenant Jake Dunn (referred to in-game only by his call-sign "Nomad"). A lot of parts in the game where the pacing slowed down a bit for suspense cued Nomad's thought with great timing. An example of this is when Nomad ventures deep into the island's mountain. The trip disrupts communication with his superiors, forcing him to improvise by recording everything he sees through his visor while describing the scenery in the hopes that someone outside can still hear him. That kind of personal interaction in the story is something I really liked, allowing me to connect to Nomad as a character. The open-world environment of the fictional Lingshan Islands also allowed for freedom of creativity for the player to complete their mission, whether they want to storm in guns blazing, or engage the nanosuit's cloak to sneak around the back of a building, silently taking down enemies along the way. That aspect of the game felt rather liberating. The destructible environments in the game was a breath of fresh air, as I could launch a rocket into a shack hiding an enemy soldier and watch it blow apart from the impact of the shockwave. However, not all of the objects were destructible, as I found some metal barricades surrounding some huts were completely impervious to all kinds of damage, including times when I rammed into the barricades with a Jeep only to get stopped dead in my tracks and getting the vehicle stuck. The AI of the enemies is also nearly realistic, with soldiers losing sight of you when you disappear into some bushes or hide in a small pond amidst some foliage. They also startle and jump back when they suddenly see you appear right in front of them as you grab a soldier by the neck and run off with him into the jungle before anyone knows what just happened. The full customization of the weapons also added to the creative freedom of the player, especially since it allows you to keep some of your favorite add-ons to your preferred weapons (I loved using a sniper scope on an assault rifle with a silencer that was switched to single-round fire, thus making a secondary makeshift sniper rifle). One thing I could not get over, however, was the durability of the nanosuit on North Korean soldiers at some points during the game. Where one or two rockets could completely deplete the energy in my suit to maintain maximum armor, the North Korean Nanosoldiers could take *at least 3* rockets before they died, leading to a slight inconsistency with the gameplay regarding the nanosuit. Despite all of that, along with some other aspects of the game (especially with the suit's energy depleting a little too quickly), the experience overall was great, with an engaging story, brilliant gameplay, good visuals, and a cliffhanger ending that keeps you wanting more from Nomad.

    NOTE: I have written a review for Crysis 2 well before writing this one, so I'm already pissed off that Nomad was written off between the two games. As I've stated in that review, Crytek decided to throw out the human character by killing him off in a bridging comic book series (which has some of the worst writing I've seen) so they can focus on players connecting more to a friggin' AI in Crysis 2 (the so-called Nanosuit 2.0).    … Expand
  21. aristotle61
    Feb 11, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It always amazes me how different opinions can be for the same game. I understand people have different tastes, but a lot of things are objective. One reviewer even says he cannot understand how someone would not like this game. Really?

    This game is so overrated by critics. What a surprise, huh? The average user review is considerably lower at 8.0. This seems fair to me. Apparently game reviews are now different than reviews for a lot of other products. You would think that common sense would dictate that if a game has quite a few flaws or inadequacies, that it would follow that it cannot have a perfect, or near perfect, score. According to MANY, this is not the case. For the people who think this is the best shooter they have ever played, I would like to know what kind of shooters you have been playing.

    I am just going to list some of things that should detract from the overall score of the game.

    01. A LOT of bugs and absurd system requirements.
    02. Everyone says great graphics, but the character models are ugly.
    03. The videos are awful. A lot of the time it is hard to not just skip over them.
    04. Frequent nagging by the people giving you intelligence or asking for help. It just keeps repeating over and over. Also, the speech is often lagging behind what you are actually doing in the game.
    05. I know this is at least a partially subjective point, but the alien fighting is boring. The best parts of the game are when there are no aliens involved.
    06. The dialogue is weak, and that's being kind.
    07. The ending is BORING.

    The best aspects of this game are the features of the suit you wear, the weapons, and the non alien game play. A good game overall, but has far too many flaws to be considered great.    … Expand
  22. montero
    Dec 12, 2014
    8
    This is a good open-world FPS with a lot of graphic details, the story is excellent (it's like a second Halo with modern graphics) and the nanosuit is simply awesome. It was cool. However, it's a little bit short (I got only 9 hours out of it) and I probably won't play again ever in my life. Aaand multiplayer doesn't work anymore since GameSpy shutdown. It was very entertaining and theThis is a good open-world FPS with a lot of graphic details, the story is excellent (it's like a second Halo with modern graphics) and the nanosuit is simply awesome. It was cool. However, it's a little bit short (I got only 9 hours out of it) and I probably won't play again ever in my life. Aaand multiplayer doesn't work anymore since GameSpy shutdown. It was very entertaining and the story was nice, but once you complete it you can store it in your hard drive forever.… Expand
  23. iddqd4
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    Нагибатель домашних компьютеров для учебы всея Руси.
  24. Osmium
    Jul 30, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first half of the game was one of the best experience in my life when it comes to playing videogames. Crysis is one of the best shooters ever made, and one of my favorite FPS of all times. It allows the player to move around freely in quite large areas and to approach a target or fulfil a task with either guns blazin' or with a more stealthy approach. It looks fantastic, has great graphics and sound, and an okay to decent storyline. The gameplay mechanics, mainly shooting and use of the infamous nanosuit, are nearly flawless. However, I never very much liked fighting aliens in FPS, so the first half of the game is clearly my favorite half. The second part starts to feel a bit repetitive at some point. Also, the AI could have been smarter, and the (over)use of the nanosuit's cloaking system is kind of gamebreaking as it makes many parts of the game very easy to beat. Besides these two points, Crysis is highly recommendable to anyone who likes FPS.… Expand
  25. SplatMan_DK
    Aug 23, 2013
    8
    Crysis sets the bar for open-world FPS games, no doubt. The engine is awesome and the graphics have aged extremely well (while the AI has not). The story and ending could have been a little more conclusive, but it that may be a matter of taste. The successors to this game might have achieved better scores if they had stuck with the open-world style used in the first installment of theCrysis sets the bar for open-world FPS games, no doubt. The engine is awesome and the graphics have aged extremely well (while the AI has not). The story and ending could have been a little more conclusive, but it that may be a matter of taste. The successors to this game might have achieved better scores if they had stuck with the open-world style used in the first installment of the series. Some sections can get a bit tedious (travelling long distances without getting spotted can take time) and a few things are poorly designed. For example when the game script wants you to do a particular thing, like battle a helicopter or stay in a particular area to finish a task, the script will give super-human abilities to your enemy who will then spot you through walls, trees and mountains (Halflife 2 does this as well so it may just be a way game designers force the player to stay on track). But at the and of the day it is a pleasent game, and one I have enjoyed completing more than once.… Expand
  26. LancerPants
    Sep 17, 2013
    8
    Crysis was way ahead of its time in terms of graphics capabilities. I burnt through 3 consecutive graphics cards at the time of its release, and even now (6 years later) my high-end gaming machine can just barely play it at 60 fps with all the settings cranked. The game claims to be a 'sandbox' game, but that seems to be a bit of a stretch. Yeah, you can choose the direction at which youCrysis was way ahead of its time in terms of graphics capabilities. I burnt through 3 consecutive graphics cards at the time of its release, and even now (6 years later) my high-end gaming machine can just barely play it at 60 fps with all the settings cranked. The game claims to be a 'sandbox' game, but that seems to be a bit of a stretch. Yeah, you can choose the direction at which you approach a primary or secondary objective, but the game seems to nudge you along a linear path it has set out for you. The gameplay itself is fun (given the nanosuit's game mechanics) but the plot is slightly cliche' and unmemerable "shoot these guys, shoot these aliens, save the world". The greatest takeaway from this game is its glorious graphics.… Expand
  27. Legato
    Jan 8, 2014
    8
    Epic game with original gameplay, unbelievable graphics and a good story. Crysis is a standard of all sci-fi shooters. First shooter with a usefull demolition system. Must play.
  28. fateappointed
    Feb 3, 2014
    8
    Story: 7 out of 10, Graphics: 10 out of 10, Fun: 9 out of 10, Controls: 8 out of 10, Ease to Learn: 7 out of 10, Length: 8 out of 10, Re-play: 5 out of 10, Value: 8 out of 10
  29. IcecreamSnowman
    Mar 11, 2014
    8
    It's lots of fun to sneak up on human enemies, or sneak past them and imagine what their superiors are going to say when they get back to base telling stories of an invisible man throwing rocks at them. It's even fun when the sneaking goes wrong and you've got to cheese it. All is well then suddenly, all these aliens come along and the KPA pack up and go home, taking their sneaky funIt's lots of fun to sneak up on human enemies, or sneak past them and imagine what their superiors are going to say when they get back to base telling stories of an invisible man throwing rocks at them. It's even fun when the sneaking goes wrong and you've got to cheese it. All is well then suddenly, all these aliens come along and the KPA pack up and go home, taking their sneaky fun with them. The game play pushes the story along nicely but that story is rather bland: the KPA annex some islands, the player goes to stop them, some aliens pop up and everybody runs away. The end.… Expand
  30. ReviewScope
    Jan 21, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    #obviously, the graphics are absolutely stunning. For the time, this game looked way ahead of its time and even now, it still holds up perfectly. Lighting is gorgeous and everything looks sharp.
    The soundtrack is phenomenal and plays in game at the right times, really adding to the immersion during gameplay. Also, try listening in surround sound or with good headphones. You're welcome
    I appreciated the open level design used in this game. I was satisfied as I freely roamed the luscious jungle themed levels as they looked absolutely gorgeous.
    THERE IS ACTUAL DESTRUCTION PHYSICS!!!! AND YOU CAN THROW THINGS!!!!! HECK YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Cons:
    The story isn't exactly the best story there is*
    The gameplay is average at best. Shooting is alright but it doesn't feel as tight as I would expect from an FPS. Even though you have the nano-suit abilities, they didn't feel special or fast.

    *because all you do is go in, find the hostages and OHMIGOSHALIENSARECOMINGQUICKKILLTHEMWHYISTHISEVENACONTHISISMORELIKEAWHATJUSTHAPPENEDBONUSFEATURETHISGAMEGETSANEXTRAPOINTFORSUDDENALIENZ

    Overall, Crysis will forever be a benchmark in PC gaming in terms of graphics, however, the gameplay is average and the story was not anything special. I still recommend you pick it up to see how the graphics are on your PC and if u like throwing barrels, water bottles and pretty much everything at North Koreans......or aliens

    7.5/10 (Rounds up to 8)    … 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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