Crysis 3

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  1. M9ki
    Jun 19, 2013
    7
    Goood game but 2 one was way better the upgrade system is broken for some people and its not what I expected to play.Ending is weird hopfully we will see a crisis 4 in next gen.
  2. watithink123
    Apr 28, 2013
    7
    Crysis 3 is the latest Crysis to hit the market. So how does it do over Crysis 2? Its good but its too much the same as Crysis 2 in weapons, location and a few other stuff. No new weapons besides the bow, witch is very good. Campaign is weaker then Crysis 2' s campaign. Story is good, but not interresting at some points. Gameplays the same, but maybe thats the same case with the first andCrysis 3 is the latest Crysis to hit the market. So how does it do over Crysis 2? Its good but its too much the same as Crysis 2 in weapons, location and a few other stuff. No new weapons besides the bow, witch is very good. Campaign is weaker then Crysis 2' s campaign. Story is good, but not interresting at some points. Gameplays the same, but maybe thats the same case with the first and second game (never played the first game). However Crydis 3 is a lot less buggy and glitches in it then in Crysis 2. Multiplayer is still really good and a new gamemode is added were one bunch of guys or humans and one bunch of guys are invisible hunters with bows, witch is very intence stuff. Overall good game but could have been better. Crysis 3 7.5/10… Expand
  3. captainkane
    Mar 30, 2013
    6
    The original Crysis set a high bar, but it had plenty of flaws. The more linear Crysis 2 is also a great shooter which proved that Crytek could deliver a decent (and good looking) shooter to consoles. There is an ongoing debate on whether Crytek “sold out” by developing console games instead of sticking with pc only titles. Crytek’s CEO stated that piracy of the original Crysis on PC wasThe original Crysis set a high bar, but it had plenty of flaws. The more linear Crysis 2 is also a great shooter which proved that Crytek could deliver a decent (and good looking) shooter to consoles. There is an ongoing debate on whether Crytek “sold out” by developing console games instead of sticking with pc only titles. Crytek’s CEO stated that piracy of the original Crysis on PC was so extreme that they hardly broke even on sales during the first few years of its release. Consoles hinder piracy and boost Crytek’s top line so they can develop more titles. So what about Crysis 3? Well, it’s an average shooter. The campaign allows gamers to pick different approaches and either rampage or sneak accordingly. Of course, all this is done while wearing a super-powered nanosuit. For a Crytek game, the campaign is short. About 4-6 hours depending on how you play. Although the campaign will disappoint hardcore Crysis fans, it will satisfy most gamers. However, the predator bow mechanics negates tactics and switching to enhanced vision highlights all enemies on the map, even thru cover. Boring. Some people have complained about the game’s “stupid” AI. The AI fits the game’s purpose even if baddies aren’t exceptional lethal. Considering the godlike accuracy of enemies in Black Ops 2 (on higher difficulties), I’m not really bothered by Crysis 3’s AI. Overall, the campaign is too easy and forgettable and probably something I won’t revisit. The multiplayer is a vast improvement over Crysis 2 and most of the flaws have been ironed out. There are new multiplayer modes. Best of all, the maps are huge. These are definitely some of the best environments I’ve seen in a multiplayer fps. There are plenty of ledges to grab and heights to propel from in order to dispatch 3 or 4 baddies with a gratifying air stomp. Oh yes. There is nothing quite like jumping off a 60 ft tall dilapidated building and landing in the midst of entrenched enemies. The suit mechanics are simply amazing and unparalleled by other popular shooters. Jumping around and grabbing ledges never gets old. Although multiplayer matches move quickly, the nanosuit boosts survivability. There is a steep learning curve for the uninitiated. But after a few hours of play, you’ll realize the suit is a wonderful tool of destruction. The right tactics will allow even average players to last a minute or longer without dying. This is an eternity compared to a COD multiplayer match. Overall, Crysis 3’s multiplayer is one of the best Xbox has to offer. So what’s the bad? Well, Crysis 3 pushes the Xbox 360 to its breaking point. Graphical hiccups are painfully noticeable during the kill cam and match highlights. Also, loading times for customizations and stats are long. Even worse, Crysis 3 can completely freeze your Xbox. The game lacks polish and even feels unfinished at times. After playing both the PC and Xbox versions, I was surprised how different they looked. PC graphics were crisp and performance was exceptional. Basically, Crysis 3 on a well-tuned PC will put Xbox to shame. It demonstrates that Microsoft needs to come out with a new console and soon. Another big complaint is gun mechanics. Gun recoil can be brutal. But that's intentional. The point and shoot mentality of other popular shooters will get you killed plenty in a Crysis 3 death match. However, there are guns to suit every play style and the right loadout and upgrades will increase your chances of success. Lag and server disconnects are my biggest complaints. Unfortunately, these are issues I’m seeing in all my favorite fps titles. They’re just blatantly obvious in this game and extremely frustrating at times. Crysis 3 is a good shooter that will be overlooked by too many gamers. Unfortunately for Crytek, its hardcore fans have done the company a disservice by comparing everything to the original Crysis. Shut up already. Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 are good titles. The multiplayer alone is worth the admission price. For people on the fence about which version to get, I say go for Xbox because the Live community is so robust. If eye popping graphics is all you care about, get it for PC (but only if it can run the game at higher settings). I was prepared to give this game a 7, but it lacks the finesse that we were promised by Crytek. Is this a "next gen" game? Not on Xbox. Server lag, glaring texture popins, and system crashes really hold this title back. But it's still fun to play and the mp experience is one of the best on the market.… Expand
  4. ocinom
    Feb 19, 2013
    7
    With Killzone like graphics on the 360 this game is pure eyecand (for console standards). But the downside is there's not much innovation this time. It's the same old FPS
  5. Mattyice
    Feb 27, 2013
    7
    In my opinion, Crysis 2 is still the most gorgeous looking game I have ever played. However, Crysis 3 keeps that trend going, but doesn't add anything groundbreaking. The all new hunter mode is good and all, and the multiplayer is still awesome, but the story is a bit dull and worse than (Crysis 2's) and the overall design of the game is too similar to its predecessors. I would stillIn my opinion, Crysis 2 is still the most gorgeous looking game I have ever played. However, Crysis 3 keeps that trend going, but doesn't add anything groundbreaking. The all new hunter mode is good and all, and the multiplayer is still awesome, but the story is a bit dull and worse than (Crysis 2's) and the overall design of the game is too similar to its predecessors. I would still suggest this game to most people who love FPSs. They can get a bit of a sneak peek of how the graphics of the next gen Xbox and PS4 will look early on.… Expand
  6. silvergamer
    Mar 28, 2013
    6
    If you buy games for the visuals, you are good with this one. If you buy a shooter for simple killing, this might work as well. If you are looking for an experience, which grabs you and do not leave you out until the (very short campaign) is finished rent it for a weekend or wait for six months before you buy it.
  7. Oxcart
    Mar 3, 2013
    6
    So, the highly-anticipated landmark graphics machine called Crysis 3 has arrived. This is what we were waiting for, right? So does it stack up? Well, it depends on what you want. Graphically, yes, Crysis 3 deserves its crown; the visuals are extremely impressive overall (although someone really should've taken some time to render more alternate props; am I really to believe that everySo, the highly-anticipated landmark graphics machine called Crysis 3 has arrived. This is what we were waiting for, right? So does it stack up? Well, it depends on what you want. Graphically, yes, Crysis 3 deserves its crown; the visuals are extremely impressive overall (although someone really should've taken some time to render more alternate props; am I really to believe that every train car would decay in exactly the same way?). Weapon rendering is exceptional, and everybody from friendly soldiers, to CELL operators, to aliens is reach-out-and-touch-'em detailed. (Some relatively minor graphic glitches occur, but that's inevitable in a game of this scope.) The game's signature weapon, the bow, is also deserving of praise; it adds a new dimension to the game and is well-implemented. AI is realistically smart, reacting in such a close simulacrum of human behavior that it reminds you of the quantum leap that FEAR was back in the day; Crysis 3's AI is another massive leap forward. The problems, really, lie in two chief areas. One, C3 was set up to be the final showdown between Prophet/Alcatraz and CELL, but apart from the tutorial level and the very early game, you spend more time going up against spoiler-type alien foes who sneak up and bite you in the back. The other problem is that the game has a very slow start. You go from a very engaging opener to a deadly-dull introduction to the game world. Tough it out and the game picks up, but I couldn't help but think how much better Crysis 2 did with pacing. (It's also worth noting that within the first 20 minutes of gameplay, I ended up stuck in the level geometry after a jump, forcing a reload from checkpoint. Minor glitch.) Make no mistake, though: Crysis 3 has earned much of its hype. If you've been with the series since at least installment two, then Crysis 3 is worth owning. Even if you're only a fan of good FPS games, then Crysis 3 should be on your shopping list. It is a polished, well-built, and well-executed game; it just needed a little more tweaking to make it the optimal game. Originally, I rated this game a 7, but later had to downgrade to a 6; the disruption of plot and lack of any real resolution to the CELL situation definitely dings it by a point. (The big showdown is one mission long? Really?) If you're looking for a major battle brawl with CELL, disappointment reigns. So we're down to a somewhat-disappointed 6 to Crysis 3.… Expand
  8. DiRTY8SUPER
    Mar 6, 2013
    5
    Loved Crysis. Hated Crysis 2. Crysis 3 has not impressed me so far in terms of gameplay and story. The graphics once you get to the overgrown NYC are lovely. What drags the game down is the opening level. What a bore and a chore. Put me off the game. I just want to get through this came and put it on the 'completed' pile. Disappointing!
  9. potatoes351
    Feb 23, 2013
    5
    Crysis 3 is...well I'm lost for words really. The game takes place 24 years after Crysis 2, New York has been quarantined, C.E.L.L are taking over the world, the Ceph are growing in strength again and Prophet has been captured. When his old squad-mate Michael 'Psycho' Sykes busts him out of captivity the venture inside the quarantined 'Liberty Dome' to take down both C.E.L.L and the CephCrysis 3 is...well I'm lost for words really. The game takes place 24 years after Crysis 2, New York has been quarantined, C.E.L.L are taking over the world, the Ceph are growing in strength again and Prophet has been captured. When his old squad-mate Michael 'Psycho' Sykes busts him out of captivity the venture inside the quarantined 'Liberty Dome' to take down both C.E.L.L and the Ceph once and for all.
    Crysis 3's story is rather underwhelming, its a large scale story told on a small scale and is much slower paced than Crysis 2. The story never really gets going and then you have finished it due to the games insanely short length, averaging out at 4 and a half hours across all the difficulties.
    The graphics are only minorly improved over Crysis 2's which were a downgrade from Crysis 1 and the sound design is just atrocious. The inclusion of a game-breaking bug on the final boss battle does little to help the situation, affecting a handful of copies that will hopefully be fixed soon though knowing EA that could take a while.
    Crysis 3 is for fans of the series, newcomers aren't made welcome and even some long time fans are alienated. This is not the send off Crysis needed and it is one that it definitely didn't deserve.    … Expand
  10. Coletrain128
    Mar 20, 2013
    7
    It is a solid shooter at best. While Crysis 2 had you roaming the streets of New York fending off enemies, Crysis 3 ditches this as New York is now a Jungle. The cross bow is a nice addition and the graphics are amazing as ever but it felt as if the game played it safe. Multiplayer is pretty much carried over straight from Crysis 2 and it works but it doesn't try anything we haven't seenIt is a solid shooter at best. While Crysis 2 had you roaming the streets of New York fending off enemies, Crysis 3 ditches this as New York is now a Jungle. The cross bow is a nice addition and the graphics are amazing as ever but it felt as if the game played it safe. Multiplayer is pretty much carried over straight from Crysis 2 and it works but it doesn't try anything we haven't seen before. I'd wait for a price drop but if you a dedicated to the franchise, it will deliver a somewhat satisfying conclusion but it could be the weakest of the three titles… Expand
  11. Itzbeefy
    Mar 21, 2013
    6
    PRETTY BEEFLESS........lovely graphics, silly story, no mention of beef, ok sound, garbage multiplayer, boring campaign but good action in places, didnt enjoy it as much as crysis 2 cos that was more beefy
  12. burtweiser
    Apr 5, 2013
    7
    Its not that its a bad game, at times it can be quite brilliant. However, its too easy to simply make your way to the exit, and end the level, which makes what would otherwise be a great game far too easy. Other than the ending, its possible to beat most levels without having to vanquish a single enemy. Now that's not to say that there's no fun to be found in going around stealthilyIts not that its a bad game, at times it can be quite brilliant. However, its too easy to simply make your way to the exit, and end the level, which makes what would otherwise be a great game far too easy. Other than the ending, its possible to beat most levels without having to vanquish a single enemy. Now that's not to say that there's no fun to be found in going around stealthily taking out the the variety of foes thrown your way, but it left me feeling that it lacked any real challenge. If you take this exact game, change it so that the exits are sealed until the enemies are cleared, and it goes from a 7 toa 9.… Expand
  13. drlowdon
    Sep 27, 2014
    7
    Crysis 3 has its flaws. The storyline is dull, vehicle control is too imprecise and when played as a straight shooter (something that is occasionally forced on the player) the gameplay is rather unremarkable. Fortunately the combination of using the stealth suit and predator bow to stalk and take out enemies, in a well designed semi-open world setting, never gets dull and makes theCrysis 3 has its flaws. The storyline is dull, vehicle control is too imprecise and when played as a straight shooter (something that is occasionally forced on the player) the gameplay is rather unremarkable. Fortunately the combination of using the stealth suit and predator bow to stalk and take out enemies, in a well designed semi-open world setting, never gets dull and makes the majority of the game a pretty enjoyable experience.

    The multiplayer is decent enough but, aside from the hunters mode which could have been expanded further, it doesn’t offer anything much that hasn’t been seen (and done slightly better) in other online shooters.    … Expand
  14. timsim26
    Mar 6, 2014
    6
    after the excellent crysis 1 and 2 i was excited to play 3. after a eventually getting around to it i was disappointed at the direction of the campaign. the game was very short, didn't offer much exploration and the enemies were not at all exciting and fairly typical in the way that they attacked our player. i really enjoyed the story elements between psycho and profit, the voice actingafter the excellent crysis 1 and 2 i was excited to play 3. after a eventually getting around to it i was disappointed at the direction of the campaign. the game was very short, didn't offer much exploration and the enemies were not at all exciting and fairly typical in the way that they attacked our player. i really enjoyed the story elements between psycho and profit, the voice acting was really well done and the story was hard to follow but enjoyable of what came to the surface. the gameplay was still fluid and fun and the new addition of the bow was enjoyable and added an extra element to trying to stealth through enviroments. however the stealth in this game is far to janky - some situations enemies can't see you when they should and other times you are completely hidden in a bush behind a tree and come out of cloak and everyone will be able to see you for no reason. it is a frustrating experience in terms of stealth or understanding how the enemies sight lines work. The driving sections in this game were truly awful and i had to force myself to play through these sections despite them being only 5-10 minutes long. overall this game provided a mediocre experience that lasted only around 5 hours. there are definitely better shooters available on the market.
    I wasn't able to play multiplayer as there was no one playing and the only matches i was able to join either ended abruptly due to disconnections or were so laggy the hit detection didn't register. The game is really stunning though. the environments are great to look at, the effects are top notch and the grass realistically sways in the breeze. but graphics don't mean anything if the game is not a ton of fun to play.    … Expand
  15. Seamus100
    Feb 11, 2014
    6
    I'm not all to excited playing this game. It kind of sucks and is boring. I found out that all I need to do was wait behind wall, etc on each level until I had enough energy and go stealth mode through it. Maybe that's how you are supposed to play it, but I found it boring, simple, and easy. The gear, weapons and tech gadgets and some of the levels were cool, but over all I'm notI'm not all to excited playing this game. It kind of sucks and is boring. I found out that all I need to do was wait behind wall, etc on each level until I had enough energy and go stealth mode through it. Maybe that's how you are supposed to play it, but I found it boring, simple, and easy. The gear, weapons and tech gadgets and some of the levels were cool, but over all I'm not impressed with it.
    Several times I would shot the enemy in stealth mode, or with the bow and they would find me. How can that be if they can't see me? For example: Trying to get to the Damn, I'm in a cave way up high and shot an exploding tip arrow. The enemy knows exactly were it came from and starts throwing grenades. How can that be!?    … Expand
  16. mose14
    Jul 7, 2013
    7
    Crysis 3 gives us a really good looking game, but is there enough substance to fill this beautiful world? The story starts off right where Crysis 2 ended. Psycho frees Prophet from Cell in hopes he will aid the rebels in their war. I would say the plot is the best of series, as you actually care about the two main protagonist. It is really short, but I rather say, "short but sweet". ButCrysis 3 gives us a really good looking game, but is there enough substance to fill this beautiful world? The story starts off right where Crysis 2 ended. Psycho frees Prophet from Cell in hopes he will aid the rebels in their war. I would say the plot is the best of series, as you actually care about the two main protagonist. It is really short, but I rather say, "short but sweet". But the real reason you play Crysis is the gameplay, and the third installment doesn't make any drastic changes, but it is still a whole lot of fun. The bow is very fun to use but is slightly overpowering. The game looks and runs beautifully, maybe one of the best looking games of this generation. It also sounds really good as well, every gun sounds powerful and all the voice acting is top notch. The multiplayer is very standard, you have the typical team deathmatch, capture the flag, and king of the hill. The mode that stands out is Hunter mode, which is similar to Halo's flood mode. A couple players start off with the bow and permanent camouflage, and must hunt the other players. Crysis 3 moves the franchise forward, not a leap, but more of a step forward.… Expand
  17. whitefur22
    Apr 5, 2013
    6
    To start, Crysis 3 feels like glorified DLC... Everything from the launch icon is the same. The menus. everything. I have played limited multiplayer but that feels the same. Single player makes me feel boxed in the map. This game is not the best. I feel you should pay 30 dollars instead of 60. Get only if you like Crysis. If you want to try it out get Crysis 2.
  18. DanielWesoly
    Jun 15, 2013
    5
    When I first started playing this game, I was reminded how low the gaming industry has sunk. The bland color, the military like setting, even the level design. The character who I was introduced with 'psycho' was screaming tough guy, and it was just not paying off. But as I played on, I started to enjoy myself more but the problem is, I am not sure if I was enjoying myself through gameplayWhen I first started playing this game, I was reminded how low the gaming industry has sunk. The bland color, the military like setting, even the level design. The character who I was introduced with 'psycho' was screaming tough guy, and it was just not paying off. But as I played on, I started to enjoy myself more but the problem is, I am not sure if I was enjoying myself through gameplay aspects or just enjoying listening to Pyscho's cringe worthy lines. There are a few fun parts, don't get me wrong, I think Crytek have put 65% into graphics, and split the rest between gameplay and story, which is not a good idea! it is almost impossible to be stealthy without using the cloaking device, and because the cloaking device needs to recharge every now and then, when you come out of it, your almost instantly spotted and fired upon! the worst part is, your almost forced to go stealthy through a large part of the game. Given all this, I would still like to try the game out on PC.… Expand
  19. youlouz
    May 10, 2015
    7
    This game is good and worth buying but not amazing.

    PROS
    -cool graphics
    -great campaign
    -nice controls

    CONS
    -Horrible multiplayer
    -Nano suit action could be improved
  20. sutekh
    Jan 14, 2016
    7
    The gameplay just feels like another call of duty clone. Sure, it's a bit futuristic and you can activate stuff like stealth, but the way the guns shoot and how quickly you can kill or die in multiplayer feels like Call of Duty to me. The graphics are great, but that alone doesn't make it a fun game to play.
  21. SKSK
    Jul 21, 2018
    7
    Incredible graphics. But otherwise, it does not have much to offer. It's not near to be a memorable experience.
  22. GhostKill
    Jan 29, 2023
    7
    Good game, but not as good as 1 &2. If u are a fan of the series u still need to play it but will feel that it is a drop off from Crysis 2.

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  1. Gamers' Temple
    Apr 1, 2013
    86
    Not many games would send you into battle in a super suit powered by alien technology and armed with a bow and arrows and manage to pull it all off, but Crysis 3 does.
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  2. Armchair Empire
    Apr 1, 2013
    80
    All in all, Crysis 3 is an impressive game – it delivers on style and experience, just doesn't do all those little extras to really set itself apart from the pack as a true AAA title.
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  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Mar 30, 2013
    70
    Being enormous fans of the Crysis series to this point, we came at this wanting to love it. But repetitive scenarios and a lack of challenge steadily dried our fan shorts. [May 2013, p.81]
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