Crysis

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2881 Ratings

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  1. Sean-M
    Jul 24, 2020
    7
    This game felt like that it came from the feature, the graphic was unbelievable. The gameplay was also good, but the story was just OK.
  2. Neddy
    Mar 2, 2014
    7
    OK. Yep fairly gorgeous graphics on the beaches. However a major bug spoils that a bit for you.

    Starting with bug No 1. There is a nasty, very nasty audio bug that completely ruins the sound. Crackling and reverb banging away until you can hardly work out what is going on. The only way I found to stop it was run the game in DX9, and that meant I could only get high graphics settings.    OK. Yep fairly gorgeous graphics on the beaches. However a major bug spoils that a bit for you.

    Starting with bug No 1. There is a nasty, very nasty audio bug that completely ruins the sound. Crackling and reverb banging away until you can hardly work out what is going on. The only way I found to stop it was run the game in DX9, and that meant I could only get high graphics settings. Unless you are prepared to do a little mod to your installation, you need to run in DX10 to have very high settings.

    I didn't like the no-gravity stuff much. I got quite a few bugs in there and couldn't get out. After reloading game I saw that a door was meant to open.

    The maze in the ship meant I got lost a few times. I mean it was not too bad, but when you had to get the Tac-cannon I got lost. Searching and searching.

    Then we get to the final boss. I died and died and died and died and died and died and died. On top of that, Crysis let one if its ultimate bugs out on you. You fall through the deck of the destroyer. Re-load, same thing, re-load, same thing. Start the game again, OK, died and died and died and died, and falling through the deck, and falling through the deck, and falling through the deck. I just gave up, with the boss left alive to write this review for the benefit of others. Maybe I will try finish it again, but for now, I am fed up.

    Basically I would say this game isn't complete and EA have a lot of apologising to do. (I'd say quite poorly optimised as well.)    … Expand
  3. Traingineer
    Dec 23, 2013
    7
    This game was very enjoyable, the graphics looked amazing for a 6 year old game and the story was interesting. The game play was pretty good but the AI was kind of bad and definitely needs improvement. Also, some weapons in the near end of the game did feel a bit too overpowered. I would definitely recommend this game
  4. Tomle1202
    Jan 17, 2022
    7
    Crysis' graphical beauty and freedom in gameplay would have made a more lasting impression had it not been for the game's disappointing and downright broken second half.
  5. Nuker
    Jun 28, 2015
    7
    - Good: Pushing hardware to maximum, Shooting
    - Mixed: Gameplay
    - Bad: Story, Linear, Monotonous

    Decent game but nothing more. Boring and monotonous after some time.
  6. CoreGamer1408
    Dec 31, 2018
    7
    PC performance is mixed over the years. Origin have the 32/64 bit version, but Steam only has the 32 bit version. I got a cool powered up sci-fi suit to mess about with some nice vehicles and weapons to have a laugh with. Large open jungle/forest maps for most of the levels. Story wise some really weird mysterious stuff going on mid to late game. A.I. not the best, but enough action goingsPC performance is mixed over the years. Origin have the 32/64 bit version, but Steam only has the 32 bit version. I got a cool powered up sci-fi suit to mess about with some nice vehicles and weapons to have a laugh with. Large open jungle/forest maps for most of the levels. Story wise some really weird mysterious stuff going on mid to late game. A.I. not the best, but enough action goings on distracts from how stupid the A.I. actually is. Good conceptually, but not so great in execution.… Expand
  7. savvym
    Feb 3, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Linear tactical sci-fi FPS that offers enhancements to weapons and options to sneak around enemies in later levels with big importance of using superpowers that are interesting addition.

    The game starts off as Far Cry exploration game but soon becomes Just Cause destroying everything and at the end Tomb Raider to find out about its fantasy elements. It is comparable to Metro features.

    Most levels can be solved with few options, there are more guns and ammo at the disposal when looting, it is not so tight on firepower, however you have limited slots for weapons. Fists, Pistols, 2 slots for anything else, like Shotgun, Assault rifle, Machinegun... Land bomb, Rocket launcher, Special weapon, Grenades. Player is regenerating himself.

    You can use guns of cars, boats or tanks, even fists boosted by super power, speed boost, invisibility, extra armour and weapon sights. Some levels are frustrating or hold you within closed area that will eventually open up as you kill the enemies around you.

    There is a solid story with FPS moments in cinematics, it is good vs evil fight, slowly showing its third faction to fight against. There was plenty of moments that kept me on the edge of survival, keeping the balance just right so player stoked with weapons will not become super strong. I played on Easy difficulty and I had few moments where it was frustrating to proceed and loaded over and over until I fought my way out. I had to learn to use all abilities to finish the game, so many features were not just optional.

    There is a dark room you need a light for, persistent enemy, you need specific gun to use. When you shoot enemy from hidden position, he jumps around to be hit harder or shoots where he last saw you since you can use invisibility, same goes for some enemies. Once enemy hits you in melee, the camera pulls to them, but mostly they hit very hard killing you, so most fights are rather fought from distance.

    At last, the graphics are nice, there are few issues with lighting or clipping and shaking textures. In the late game, there was big FPS drop when fighting multiple enemies. There are various environments; land, water or sky combats.

    It finished in less than 9 hours with few side objectives which were involved together in main story.

    Story 3/5 - more of background to what is happening and gripping by the end, however very predictable.
    Combat 5/5 - its main feature is shooting, you always get the challenge and options, requires you to use tactics.
    Replayability 1/5 - after you finished, you know all your abilities and enemy weaknesses, same way, same ending.
    Graphics 4/5 - as stated above, nice, minor issues, unpleasant clipping, fading and light effects.    … Expand
  8. Gelaos
    Sep 19, 2018
    7
    Best graphics in it's days. Plot isn't bad (definitely not good either) and I had fun playing it. Missions in most FPS games are all the same: go from start of the corridor to it's end and shoot everything that moves. It soon becomes repetitive and frustrating. In Crysis I could solve missions in several ways. Shoot everything like Rambo, stay cloaked and sneak past everything, run fastBest graphics in it's days. Plot isn't bad (definitely not good either) and I had fun playing it. Missions in most FPS games are all the same: go from start of the corridor to it's end and shoot everything that moves. It soon becomes repetitive and frustrating. In Crysis I could solve missions in several ways. Shoot everything like Rambo, stay cloaked and sneak past everything, run fast like lighting or any other combination.… Expand
  9. SilverOrlov
    Oct 3, 2019
    7
    The first part was with good idea but I did not like it, if to be honest. However, I played this game already many years after its release, so it can be imprint of modern graphics subconsciously. But even so, some in-game moments seemed strange and not good to me in terms of game-play and storytelling, so I’ll give an average rating: "Neither to you nor to us".
    P.S.: What... an    The first part was with good idea but I did not like it, if to be honest. However, I played this game already many years after its release, so it can be imprint of modern graphics subconsciously. But even so, some in-game moments seemed strange and not good to me in terms of game-play and storytelling, so I’ll give an average rating: "Neither to you nor to us".
    P.S.: What... an individual... set the final battle with the boss as a trailer? Does this person know the meaning of the word "s p o i l e r"?    … Expand
  10. r03vg
    Apr 17, 2020
    7
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  11. Alex_Stone
    Jun 1, 2023
    7
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  12. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    7
    This game is most famous for its incredible graphics, which were far ahead of all other games at the time of its release. As for the gameplay, it’s imperfect because the Cloak mode of your Nanosuit feels cheesy, enemies frequently exhibit glitchy AI, and driving vehicles is inherently riskier than opting to travel on foot. Nevertheless, I enjoyed immersing myself in a nearly photorealisticThis game is most famous for its incredible graphics, which were far ahead of all other games at the time of its release. As for the gameplay, it’s imperfect because the Cloak mode of your Nanosuit feels cheesy, enemies frequently exhibit glitchy AI, and driving vehicles is inherently riskier than opting to travel on foot. Nevertheless, I enjoyed immersing myself in a nearly photorealistic jungle and weird alien environment inside a hollowed-out mountain. A remastered version of Crysis is now available, but I haven't yet tried it.… Expand
  13. AngryGeek
    Jun 6, 2022
    7
    Will my computer handle this game? It was a very good game with island atmosphere and strong armor.
    There were some problems with the game.
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    May 30, 2022
    7
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  15. PenetratorGod
    Aug 28, 2023
    7
    It was a game that captivated everyone with its graphics when it came out. For me, it has become a game that is no longer worth remembering. I don't remember playing it for long hours and I didn't find it as fun as the second game. Even though the first game offers more freedom on more open maps compared to the second game, the gameplay gets boring very quickly because the AI is veryIt was a game that captivated everyone with its graphics when it came out. For me, it has become a game that is no longer worth remembering. I don't remember playing it for long hours and I didn't find it as fun as the second game. Even though the first game offers more freedom on more open maps compared to the second game, the gameplay gets boring very quickly because the AI is very mediocre. It's not a bad game to play and I should probably play it again, but that's my thoughts for now...… Expand
  16. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  17. TimothyK
    Jan 6, 2010
    6
    This game would have been great if it came out in say 1999/2000 when Half-Life came out. However just coming out in 2007 already feels dated. I'm not sure why everyone is raving about the graphics they are just whatever in my opinion. The game is full of glitches including suicidal enimes (saw enemy jeep crash for no reason and saw a enemy solider walk off a bridge to scream in This game would have been great if it came out in say 1999/2000 when Half-Life came out. However just coming out in 2007 already feels dated. I'm not sure why everyone is raving about the graphics they are just whatever in my opinion. The game is full of glitches including suicidal enimes (saw enemy jeep crash for no reason and saw a enemy solider walk off a bridge to scream in horror). The game doesn't seem that well thought out either you have a choice to pick up almost anything thing and use it as a weapon, but why? Wen you have many type of guns. Also I'm not sure why every enemy solider has to be shot so many times before they die. I understand I'm wearing a supersuit and you will fight others in them as well but the regular wimpy koreans? This game is a bit of a sandbox which is nice so there isn't only one way to take care of a problem so it does make you feel like you are in control however overall I do regret buying this game.… Expand
  18. MichaelR.
    Apr 3, 2008
    6
    This game was cool at first. However, I don't really ever like the story lines for the single player aspect of most games. The multi-player is still severely unbalanced after 2 patches and the physics engine needs a lot of work. Most FPS games, you shoot someone in the head, they die. In Crysis, you're better off unloading the whole clip into their body, because, as an expert This game was cool at first. However, I don't really ever like the story lines for the single player aspect of most games. The multi-player is still severely unbalanced after 2 patches and the physics engine needs a lot of work. Most FPS games, you shoot someone in the head, they die. In Crysis, you're better off unloading the whole clip into their body, because, as an expert Marine marksman, headshots just aren't doing it for me no matter what weapon I use... The other part that boggles my mind is the system requirements needed to play. Granted, the graphics are far superior to games like Battlefield 2. However, the gameplay makes one feel like they wasted their hard-earned money to upgrade their system for a flawed game.… Expand
  19. Phil
    Dec 4, 2007
    6
    I played this game for a few hours at home then went out to buy some groceries. On the way to the store I caught myself thinking "wow, life really has great graphics. Check out those mean volumetric lighting effects!" I have a decent system but still struggle with even medium-high settings. Gameplay bites. Also, that part where you waft around that alien disco taking potshots at shiny I played this game for a few hours at home then went out to buy some groceries. On the way to the store I caught myself thinking "wow, life really has great graphics. Check out those mean volumetric lighting effects!" I have a decent system but still struggle with even medium-high settings. Gameplay bites. Also, that part where you waft around that alien disco taking potshots at shiny squids was really lame. Still, nice graphics, almost as good as real life. I'm going to go outside now.… Expand
  20. ChrisH.
    Feb 22, 2008
    6
    Sure the graphics are amazing. even in Low spec its not bad. but after testing it. it made me realize how many things that were very critical were left in the game. like having the end bug out and having the TAC not lock on STILL! story line is quite boring. Multiplayer wise love it. but wish they kept the gore level in that we saw in Alpha. IE corpse chunks from MOAR
  21. TrustMe
    Mar 5, 2008
    6
    Pros: Great quality, good start, awsome look, cool idea Cons: Too much bugs, crashes, needs high end PC, and AI is way to poor.
  22. CodyF
    Nov 8, 2009
    6
    Honestly, I thought it was fairly mediocre. The only cool thing is the nanosuits which have 4 special settings to improve something on you, but only one can be activated at at a time. Otherwise, I was bored for most of the time. I didn't find anything especially fun, except maybe the TAC Gun, which makes huge explosions... I tried it, but I didn't like it. It does have good Honestly, I thought it was fairly mediocre. The only cool thing is the nanosuits which have 4 special settings to improve something on you, but only one can be activated at at a time. Otherwise, I was bored for most of the time. I didn't find anything especially fun, except maybe the TAC Gun, which makes huge explosions... I tried it, but I didn't like it. It does have good graphics, but the 'fun' department of it fails.… Expand
  23. JohnB.
    Jul 3, 2009
    6
    I don't see what the hype is. Its a mediocore game in my opinion, but seriously SJT, i think your smoking crack. You definitely sound like a fanboy to me. I own the ps3, wii, xbox360 and an alienware pc. I simply dont spend much time on the computer because I love playing with friends, offline mostly but online is ok sometimes. So to all those geeks who want to waste their weekends I don't see what the hype is. Its a mediocore game in my opinion, but seriously SJT, i think your smoking crack. You definitely sound like a fanboy to me. I own the ps3, wii, xbox360 and an alienware pc. I simply dont spend much time on the computer because I love playing with friends, offline mostly but online is ok sometimes. So to all those geeks who want to waste their weekends by themselves to play a mediocore game go ahead, but in my honest opinion, its just a way to waste time when you are bored.… Expand
  24. AdamH.
    Nov 17, 2007
    6
    This game is badly designed for mid-range systems. The developers obviously think that everyone in the world can afford 8800GTs. I by no means have a bad system. I have an AMD Athlon X2 4800+, 8600GT OC and 4GB of DDRII RAM. What's going on crytek? I had to finish off the last part of the game in all low at 1024x768 - wtf? I did spend big bucks getting a system that SHOULD be able to This game is badly designed for mid-range systems. The developers obviously think that everyone in the world can afford 8800GTs. I by no means have a bad system. I have an AMD Athlon X2 4800+, 8600GT OC and 4GB of DDRII RAM. What's going on crytek? I had to finish off the last part of the game in all low at 1024x768 - wtf? I did spend big bucks getting a system that SHOULD be able to handle the graphics. I think that they should have put more thought into making the graphics, physics, etc more efficient so they aren't so demanding on PCs. That said, even the story leaves much to the imagination. The korean part was awesome, very believeable. Up until I walked into the mine near the end of the game the story was fantastic. Then the game became one mass of crap. I have never seen something that looks so bland and unexciting. Crytek, shame on you for hyping everyone up and not delevering a FANTASTIC game, cause that's what you promised, not a just above average FPS!… Expand
  25. kyleb2112
    Nov 27, 2007
    6
    Hugely overrated. Many reviewers are putting this up there with the Half-Life's and Bioshock. No freakin' way. It's got a paper thin plot, no character development, crappy, slow vehicles, and horribly faked enemy accents. And NO LEVEL BOSSES! This is a generic shooter with pretty plants and should be ranked in the low 80s.
  26. HemmoB.
    Dec 20, 2007
    6
    First half of this game was just awesome, but then things got a bit awry. After the alien mountain incident, the would-be best game of the year went into another mediocre shooter. Without any interesting, funny or charismatic characters to relate to, the cliched and downright stupid storyline couldn't save the day either. The protagonist, Nomad, felt to me as just another generic, First half of this game was just awesome, but then things got a bit awry. After the alien mountain incident, the would-be best game of the year went into another mediocre shooter. Without any interesting, funny or charismatic characters to relate to, the cliched and downright stupid storyline couldn't save the day either. The protagonist, Nomad, felt to me as just another generic, faceless, videgame-hero with no personality.… Expand
  27. JohnnyM
    Jan 10, 2008
    6
    Crysis, the most anticipated game of the last couple of years. Was it worth the wait, well frankly the answer is no. Average graphics, dodgy AI, a story you couldn't care less about, gimmicks which have all been seen before (admittedly in slightly different form), way too easy and way too short. During the first half of the game I thought I'd gone back in time, and I was playingCrysis, the most anticipated game of the last couple of years. Was it worth the wait, well frankly the answer is no. Average graphics, dodgy AI, a story you couldn't care less about, gimmicks which have all been seen before (admittedly in slightly different form), way too easy and way too short. During the first half of the game I thought I'd gone back in time, and I was playing Far Cry again (which I have to say is a far better game, and parts of it are prettier). If you want a good shooter then try Bioshock, Stalker, HL2, Timeshift or Gears of War before this. Hopefully Far Cry 2 will be the game that Crysis was supposed to be.… Expand
  28. Czar
    Jan 13, 2008
    6
    Nice graphics that quickly wear off. Boring gameplay. Feels like a supermod for far cry. I got COD 4 at same time and that just blows crysis out of the water. VIsta and 8800gts 640MB is not going to give you a wicked game experience. Very dissapointed.
  29. EonfgeD.
    Jan 24, 2008
    6
    It's overhyped game. everyone sais it's awesome, but besides the craphics it's notihing more then Farcry 2.0 Combat feels the same, and come on, how often will you trough someone through a wall? It's cool you can, but useless in terms of game-experience. I've played on low as well on high-end systems (crysis scale, so we couldn't get above 50 FPS) and unless It's overhyped game. everyone sais it's awesome, but besides the craphics it's notihing more then Farcry 2.0 Combat feels the same, and come on, how often will you trough someone through a wall? It's cool you can, but useless in terms of game-experience. I've played on low as well on high-end systems (crysis scale, so we couldn't get above 50 FPS) and unless you got one kickass pc, It all looks quite ugly. lot of anyoing blurs and in combat, your fps drops instandly with at least 10 fps. as said bevore, combat is oke, but not reinovating or extreamly challanging. O, and most people online are those pesty noobs who like to tell to others how great there pc is and how much is has cost, besides that, online is oke again, very farcry.… Expand
  30. AdamA
    Aug 22, 2008
    6
    One of the most beautiful games ever made. And the gameplay isn't too bad. Why the low rating? Because the game is so incredibly hard! I believe a game should be challenging, but I couldn't make it past the first level. My friend an avid FPS'er made it through, but agreed it was pretty difficult. It needs a better learning curve. Online play is similar, I felt like I was One of the most beautiful games ever made. And the gameplay isn't too bad. Why the low rating? Because the game is so incredibly hard! I believe a game should be challenging, but I couldn't make it past the first level. My friend an avid FPS'er made it through, but agreed it was pretty difficult. It needs a better learning curve. Online play is similar, I felt like I was dropped into a world way over my head. And more annoying, there were very few actually well-populated, compatible servers.… 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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