Crysis 3

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  1. xiphumbra
    Feb 24, 2013
    10
    This game is beautiful and the audio is top-notch. There's no doubts about that. Great story that has an ending that fans of the series, me included, will love. The gunplay is typical of a Crysis game, but has some changes and additions that are welcome. During the campaign, you now have the ability to quickly change between 3 sets of nanosuit modules that you'll unlock as you gatherThis game is beautiful and the audio is top-notch. There's no doubts about that. Great story that has an ending that fans of the series, me included, will love. The gunplay is typical of a Crysis game, but has some changes and additions that are welcome. During the campaign, you now have the ability to quickly change between 3 sets of nanosuit modules that you'll unlock as you gather upgrades. Handy for when you want to change your nanosuit to accommodate your situation. New to the series is hacking with the nanosuit. You have the ability to take over gun turrets, door panels, stun enemies, etc... There's a certain satisfaction when a gun turret clears half the enemies for you making it easy for you to progress through the missions and kill off the rest. Along with beautiful set pieces, there's enough variety throughout the campaign to warrant another playthrough. After you're done with the campaign or just want to take a break, there's the multiplayer. I have to say I'm extremely pleased with what Crytek have done to improve on what Crysis 2 had. You now have separate energy bars for Armor and Stealth. Power running and jumping no longer drain energy. You're also able to edit your current loadout during the match. With pole throwing and shields, and alien weapons strewn through the maps, there's a lot to take in with a learning curve that could take some time to grasp, but once you do you'll be hooked. I know I am. Once you get a kill streak going, take over a Pinger, and keep it going while launching the killstreaks you've earned (earned by collecting dog tags from fallen foes) is a thrill you'll want to experience many times. Mind you, this isn't your simple pick-up-and-play Call of Duty. If you want a challenge, then Crysis 3's fast-paced multiplayer is just for you. There's even a playlist for those who prefer a classic feel, sans-nanosuit. Overall, if you want a change of pace, then Crysis 3 is for you.… Expand
  2. logan35
    Feb 23, 2013
    9
    I love science fiction and when science fiction meets gaming, Crysis is what you get. Crysis 3 takes place about 28 years after the second game so, New York has changed a lot. Crytek did a great job on the story this time around and I really cared for the characters in the game, especially Prophet and Psycho. The graphics, even though less stunning than the pc version, are still trulyI love science fiction and when science fiction meets gaming, Crysis is what you get. Crysis 3 takes place about 28 years after the second game so, New York has changed a lot. Crytek did a great job on the story this time around and I really cared for the characters in the game, especially Prophet and Psycho. The graphics, even though less stunning than the pc version, are still truly amazing on the consoles. The gameplay is exactly what you would expect from a Crysis game and the levels are a lot more open like in the first game. The gameplay is tight, responsive, and everything works the way it should. The multiplayer is pretty fun and a lot more thought was put into it than Crysis 2. Crysis 3 is a great game, it's only downfall is that it's not long enough. I played the game on veteran and managed to beat the game in about 7 hours, that's the only reason i'm giving this game a 9. Crysis 3 is awesome and if you love science fiction and first person shooters, look no further.… Expand
  3. Northur
    Feb 25, 2013
    9
    Visually the best game for PS 3 and X360 by far. There are some minor bugs in SP(Sound dissapearing and some grapichbugs..) but still a very solid game and a good ending to the current consolegeneration.
  4. TOBYSMG
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    As you tear open the box, your meager Xbox 360 gasps, horrified. That could only mean... yes, another Crysis game has been released! Not only that, but it's a very good game.
    To start, let's talk about what Crysis has always been about: eye-melting graphics. Oh my... you're all in for a treat, as this is quite simply the best-looking Xbox game (at least during gameplay) ever. This is a    As you tear open the box, your meager Xbox 360 gasps, horrified. That could only mean... yes, another Crysis game has been released! Not only that, but it's a very good game.
    To start, let's talk about what Crysis has always been about: eye-melting graphics. Oh my... you're all in for a treat, as this is quite simply the best-looking Xbox game (at least during gameplay) ever. This is a truly stunning show of just what can be achieved with the low-specs that the 360 has to offer. However, during a very short time in my first runthrough, a massive stutter with the framerate occurred, but stopped around two minutes later. This is a minor hindrance when in every other moment of the game, the framerate is very smooth. Overall, I give the graphics 9.5/10.
    Next is the sound, another testament in the game. A memorable soundtrack, punchy weapon sounds, and (for the most part) great voice acting bring Crysis 3 to life. 9/10.
    Gameplay in Crysis 3 is slick, tactical and rewarding, especially in the campaign. Here, there is a brilliant, replayable and flexible set of seven levels which promote thinking through the situation. Go in guns blazing? They've got you covered. Sneakily stealth around with the new Predator Bow? Check. Speaking of that bow, it's a beauty, even if it's slightly overpowered. You will carry it with you at all times, can fire it cloaked, and use a variety of different arrows to rain death on your foes. However, this brings too much of a stealthy aspect to the game, as there are not enough heavy weapons to counter the 'I can do everything' bow. Generally, though, it is a good, creative aspect of a game, and a radical change from the typical guns-only gameplay from the likes of many recent FPSs. With the flexibility of the Nanosuit (letting you use armour to absorb plenty of bullets, the cloak to turn invisible, and your speed to storm past enemies) and locales, intelligent AI and interesting, customisable weaponry and abilities, the gameplay is an excellent, enjoyable tactical experience worthy of lots of credit. 9/10
    A surprising element to this game is the emotional, exciting plot that grips you, stitching you to your seat. The campaign is (as I have explained) a gameplay masterpiece, but you will only be drawn in more by the characters. Psycho in particular is a wonderful creation, with a good backstory and some of the most memorable lines in gaming history. Also, the sheer number of collectibles make the game stand out, as each one holds a short story of its own.The only drawback to all of this is just how short the campaign is, namely: extremely. On Easy and Soldier difficulties, the entire campaign will only last you five hours or so. This is made up by the replayability, collectibles and five difficulties, which save the package from suffering significantly. Crysis 3's campaign gets an 8.5/10.
    The most disapointing part of the game comes in the multiplayer, but that doesn't go to say that it's bad. The variety of gametypes, unlocks and maps bring a fun, balanced experience, but it doesn't try to do anything that hasn't been done before. Crysis's multiplayer could have been phenomenal, however, the lack of innovation holds what is still a fun part of the game back from greatness. 6.5/10.
    All in all, the package holds best-in-class graphics, a stellar campaign and great, fluid gameplay, with only the multiplayer losing marks for the overall game. Crysis 3 earns 8.5/10.    … Expand
  5. huntibor
    Mar 4, 2013
    9
    Crysis 3 is an awesome game was a good way. I found an error in our game a lot, I think it was much better than the Halo 4. Good gameplay, nanosuit, invisibility, charming gameplay, good graphics. But for some reason, I feel that the game is not perfect. I appreciate the game graphics, gameplay, and so under.
    Graphics: 10/10 Gameplay: 9/10 Sound: 9/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Control: 10/10    Crysis 3 is an awesome game was a good way. I found an error in our game a lot, I think it was much better than the Halo 4. Good gameplay, nanosuit, invisibility, charming gameplay, good graphics. But for some reason, I feel that the game is not perfect. I appreciate the game graphics, gameplay, and so under.
    Graphics: 10/10 Gameplay: 9/10 Sound: 9/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Control: 10/10
    Playability: 9/10 The Game: 9/10    … Expand
  6. Brbreview
    Apr 24, 2013
    8
    Crysis 3 is amazing game and the campaign stands out from other games. First of all, the game play is really diverse and the developers gave players a choice in how to play. You can either play stealthy or run and gun you way through the game. More game developers should offer this to players instead of one straight path. The visuals of this this game look amazing even on the Xbox 360Crysis 3 is amazing game and the campaign stands out from other games. First of all, the game play is really diverse and the developers gave players a choice in how to play. You can either play stealthy or run and gun you way through the game. More game developers should offer this to players instead of one straight path. The visuals of this this game look amazing even on the Xbox 360 version. While the PC version looks amazing the Xbox 360 version still looks great. The story is pretty good but nothing about it stands out. Another thing, Crysis 3 does right is its multiplayer and its surprising really good with the suit abilities from the campaign in cooperated into the mulitplayer. Overall, Crysis 3 has a good campaign and multiplayer.… Expand
  7. 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.
  8. missael
    Aug 2, 2016
    10
    Este es el juego con mejores gráficos de la generación anterior, flipe cuando hice la misión "Welcome to the jungle", no podía creer que mi consola desplegara esa calidad gráfica, lo malo es que no engancha como los anteriores y la historia no te engancha, pero aun asi amerita mínimo una renta para ver lo que es capaz de hacer la consola!!!
  9. dragonbillz
    Feb 21, 2013
    8
    The Cry 3 engine is running some stunning visuals on the Xbox 360. Perfect FPS controls comparable to the Halo series. A great single player experience with an evolving story. My only complaint would be that I was experiencing a lot of sound issues during my time playing. I am still early in the game, but this brings my score down a notch.
  10. Kavorklestein
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    The bad first... This game does have its minor glitching, but it's never a deal-breaker. (ala Skyrim, ugh third character I've had questing issues, yet it still is in my top three for single player games regardless) Anyway, I am seriously being blown away by this game.
    I kinda feel like many gamers are deliberately understating/attempting to discount the raw, graphical dominance that    The bad first... This game does have its minor glitching, but it's never a deal-breaker. (ala Skyrim, ugh third character I've had questing issues, yet it still is in my top three for single player games regardless) Anyway, I am seriously being blown away by this game.
    I kinda feel like many gamers are deliberately understating/attempting to discount the raw, graphical dominance that Crytek has been known for and pushing out since the original Crysis.. This game is no different. It really IS set in a jaw-dropping visual world that make you feel small in comparison to where you are exploring or fighting.
    The little nuances of graphical detail are truly what VISUALLY set this game in a whole new ballpark. From the crisp and sharply rendered weapons, to the minute suit details, (metal actually looks like metal) the bright sunlight poking through the treeline, with minimal tearing or stutter. I also loved finding new viewpoints and strategic placements for firefights, and being able to stop, relax and see dew on leaves, and splashes from fleeing frogs, to all the animals and critters that roam in some levels, it really IS- stunning and impressive.
    The gameplay I thought Crysis 2 was a great game. Not the best, but great and awesome. I feel like Crysis 3 has not only corrected/addressed all the tiny flaws of Crysis 2, while keeping the controls and tight, but the gun play is now better than ever, and weapons feel real, they fire way differently, and they have a learning curve to use them effectively. But it's not as limited as Crysis 1 and 2. The bow in this game ALONE is worth renting the game.
    Just to almost FEEL the draw of the semi-realistic physical properties of the bow in your gampad and Fingers delivers a great analog and fluid feeling of archery.
    The enemies are tougher, the aliens are vicious and freaky, and will flank you and fake you out more than you are expecting. The explosions and physics are top notch, and movements and events sometimes FEEL like they are actually happening...(I love my surround sound)

    I love the musical score, and it always seems to match the setting, I.E. the fast paced battle music during skirmishes gets you pumped, especially when playing on higher difficulties, while The slower, more mellow, atmospheric music is perfectly cued when exploring or going over a tall destroyed cityscape, to discover the vast forested areas while peeking over a cliff.

    I feel like the MULTIPLAYER may need to tweaked at some point, by patching, like any shooter.
    It is still very deep, fast paced, functional, and entertaining.
    The variety of game types, although somewhat limited when compared to Call Of Duty or Halo, end up being more engaging, strategic, and BY FAR much more difficult. This, in MY opinion, is much more rewarding when you score kills. You will almost NEVER get hip-fire kills with your guns unless you have actually tested and spent time using your weapons and abilities. I love call of duty, but I am quite frankly sick and tired of the majority of all the players I encounter, using extended mags, spray and pray, fully automatic, tact-less noobs and finesse-lacking-foes I play with.
    Crysis 3 is TOTALLY different. It is actually hard and challenging, and not so much about bad spawns like Call Of Duty, or camping the power weapons like many do in Halo.
    The weapons are great, and the explosives are lethal. But the most game changing tool of all? The NANOSUIT.
    I feel like the main thing setting my play style apart from most of my fellow run and gunners is I use stealth at almost all times, I use my visor and Nano-vision almost as often or MORE than my actual weapons..
    I am a hunter from hell.

    I personally feel like ANYBODY who can't appreciate the diverse, yet fast, brutal, yet stylish, and typically pin-point precise mechanics of not only THIS game, but the less refined Crysis 2, have only one REAL reason they aren't enjoying the game... They aren't actually playing it, or they aren't actually spending enough time getting fully familiar with the game. WoW fans are not always interested in playing WoW at first glance, but once some folks start to progress and learn, WoW gamers suddenly have this bizarre attraction to a previously misunderstood game world that suddenly starts to pull them in.
    The Crysis games take a certain learning curve and/or approach to enjoying them, In my opinion.
    I personally like how the action isn't always being spoon fed to you down corridors and in huge alien bases like COD and Halo.
    You can try a single part of a mission a hundred times, and get your butt kicked, or you can try a new, more tactical approach, or just go guns blazing, and hope for the best.... Crysis 3 has a good balance of needing to be accurate, also quick, yet ready to move slow or hold still for that perfect opening and be the ultimate warrior with weapon and Nano-suit prowess. Think you have FPS skill?
    Crysis 3 IS a must have    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. PatrykG
    Feb 25, 2013
    8
    Crysis 3 is one of the most anticipated games of the year. Crysis 3 is the 3rd Crysis game and to me it's really really good, not as good as Crysis 1 or Crysis 2. The game has really good graphics, also a good campaign but a bit too short and of course the multiplayer is awesome, and the sound FX for the weapons are great. Now the bad things about C3 is some of the dialogue, the dialogueCrysis 3 is one of the most anticipated games of the year. Crysis 3 is the 3rd Crysis game and to me it's really really good, not as good as Crysis 1 or Crysis 2. The game has really good graphics, also a good campaign but a bit too short and of course the multiplayer is awesome, and the sound FX for the weapons are great. Now the bad things about C3 is some of the dialogue, the dialogue is a bit clichéd and the glitches are really annoying the more they happen. Overall C3 is a brilliant FPS that it gets, 8/10.… Expand
  13. BasicSpace
    Mar 2, 2013
    9
    I just now finished the campaign; it's a really good game. My initial impressions weren't too favorable, and the game does have its flaws, but as an alternative to all the cookie cutter military shooters out there, it is outstanding. Amazing graphics, gameplay that allows you to play however you choose, and a really well designed and thought out campaign. Highly recommended.
  14. pdut23
    Mar 4, 2013
    9
    First let me say this, the reason this game has a 7.8 right on Metacritic is because of the campaign. It is okay, but it's too short and there's too many issues with it. So reviewers are giving the campaign a 7 pretty much or even a 6. If you look at the multiplayer, it's highly upgraded from Crysis 2 and the framerates are more manageable than on the campaign. I would personally give theFirst let me say this, the reason this game has a 7.8 right on Metacritic is because of the campaign. It is okay, but it's too short and there's too many issues with it. So reviewers are giving the campaign a 7 pretty much or even a 6. If you look at the multiplayer, it's highly upgraded from Crysis 2 and the framerates are more manageable than on the campaign. I would personally give the multiplayer a 10 or a 9.5. This is considering I have put massive amounts of hours into Call of Duty games, Battlefield games, Gears of War games, etc. I love those other games, but Crysis 3's multiplayer feels just right. It's very unique and different than any other fps multiplayer, despite what some people may say.

    Remember when you see the 7.8 score Crysis 3 has, that the campaign is dragging that overall score down so much. If you don't mind skipping fps campaigns and prefer hopping right online and gettin at it, I would highly recommend this game. It has a 10/10 fun factor and every online match plays out dynamically and differently. So I'd say ill give the campaign a 7 and the multiplayer a 10. That would be a score of 8.5 overall but the fun factor, ambition of the developers, and the fact that the development team is actually listening to players suggestions on the mycrysis.com forums and making swift changes to improve the game, makes me want to bump the score up some. The graphics look amazing on my pro calibrated lcd tv, on 1080p Xbox 360s 260gb. For a 7 year old system, it's sort of stunning that the developers were able to make the game look so good. There are bad things about the game like, the campaign overall, rare audio glitch(can be fixed by resetting xbox though), some sketchy textures on the metallic maps, and low player population online(1000-2500 depending on the time of day). Overall this game is a joy to play and reminds me of my younger days when I used to play sega genesis games for the fun of it. This game can really get fun and exciting online, I can only suggest that you try it out yourself... you may like it     … Expand
  15. SpyNanner
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    Crysis 3 is quite the game. Game mechanics that are simple and feel good to use, well done story set pieces and gorgeous visuals. What's not to like? The length of the game. Clocking in at around 5 hours. However, this is not as bad you might think. The game keeps a good pace through the whole game whether you're going all rambo, sneaking around and shooting people in the head with theCrysis 3 is quite the game. Game mechanics that are simple and feel good to use, well done story set pieces and gorgeous visuals. What's not to like? The length of the game. Clocking in at around 5 hours. However, this is not as bad you might think. The game keeps a good pace through the whole game whether you're going all rambo, sneaking around and shooting people in the head with the well implemented bow or just taking in the gorgeous varied environments. The story is for the most part well written, with some incredibly at times cheesy dialogue. Prophet is back in action, however not actually human anymore, well you'll just have to find out what i mean by that yourself. Crysis's multiplayer is also back, with a new incredibly well done game mode called Hunter. Hunter is immensely intense. Two players start as Hunters with unlimited cloak and bows for weapons. Their goal is to kill the team of REGULAR soldiers, no nanosuit in this mode. Once a soldier is killed, the soldier turns into a hunter. If you're the last one alive, you just might soil yourself. All in all, Crysis 3 is a great package and in my opinion has now found it's place among the FPS juggernauts like Halo and Call Of Duty. It's a game that i would solely recommend for anyone that enjoys a good shooter and a decent narrative that keeps you going to the end.… Expand
  16. smokesouljah420
    Feb 20, 2013
    10
    great graphics, solid gameplay, unbelievable effects, good multiplayer, awesome maps, chinatown and central cavern are unrivaled, really next gen, best shooter ongreat graphics, solid gameplay, unbelievable effects, good multiplayer, awesome maps, chinatown and central cavern are unrivaled, really next gen, best shooter on ps3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,stop playing call of dity for a lil and play this… Expand
  17. Greenmember
    Feb 19, 2013
    8
    While Crysis 3 doesn't radically change it's formula, it does add in some great additions to the series and ends up being a game well worth the 60 dollar admission. You have a graphically superb shooter, filled with simple gameplay that has layers, and a decent story that goes 5-6 in length. While the replay value only hits a certain limit, the multiplayer picks up at a fine stride. AgainWhile Crysis 3 doesn't radically change it's formula, it does add in some great additions to the series and ends up being a game well worth the 60 dollar admission. You have a graphically superb shooter, filled with simple gameplay that has layers, and a decent story that goes 5-6 in length. While the replay value only hits a certain limit, the multiplayer picks up at a fine stride. Again it's nothing too new apart from the fantastic Hunter mode (which reflects much of the story and the vibe it gives off) it's still a solid multiplayer that should have you entertained for months. It's visually one of the best looking games out there, and with enough variety and style, Crysis 3 manages to satisfy everything you hoped for in a sequel.… Expand
  18. ZombieFan281
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    9/10. Best looking Crysis FPS to Date. Marvelous Sound, Gameplay and Story. If the story was longer than the 5-6 hours I would have given this a easy 10/10. As well, The Replay Value for this game is Very High. A lot of gun and various game modes. The most fun I've had online in some time.
  19. Jakeonguitar
    Feb 20, 2013
    8
    I didn't get my hopes up too high for Crysis 3 because I've heard all the angry gamers complaining about it on the internet, but I am having a lot of fun playing this game. I played through the campaign on the Super soldier difficulty on my first playthrough and it was intense, the enemies detect you quicker and kill you much faster than on the lower difficulties. Playing on thisI didn't get my hopes up too high for Crysis 3 because I've heard all the angry gamers complaining about it on the internet, but I am having a lot of fun playing this game. I played through the campaign on the Super soldier difficulty on my first playthrough and it was intense, the enemies detect you quicker and kill you much faster than on the lower difficulties. Playing on this difficulty helps the immersion because you are genuinely afraid of being detected during the missions, because even with your suit armor activated you don't last long against the enemy. You can approach missions from different routes and with different strategies which makes it pretty interesting. I completed the game playing as stealthy as possible, and now i'm going to go back through and use maximum armor only and just run and gun. The multiplayer is surprisingly fun, I really love the level of customization and the unlock system. I can't describe exactly what it is, the multiplayer just feels good to me. It can be fast at times, it can be strategic and slower at times, but it's always fun and that is what matters the most to me. I hope you guys enjoy this game as much as I have.… Expand
  20. UndiyingPickle
    Apr 3, 2013
    4
    Gorgeous graphics don't compensate for the atrocious gameplay that crysis 3 delivers.
    The game starts with a boring repetitive stealth section that just beggs to have different execution animations or at least a little bit of challenge from the Ai just something that is not as repetitive then you finally end up shooting everything at your sight and trashing the broken and useless stealth    Gorgeous graphics don't compensate for the atrocious gameplay that crysis 3 delivers.
    The game starts with a boring repetitive stealth section that just beggs to have different execution animations or at least a little bit of challenge from the Ai just something that is not as repetitive then you finally end up shooting everything at your sight and trashing the broken and useless stealth mechanic that just makes you remember there's nothing new aside from a couple of better textures that you probably won't even notice unless you pay attention at the ground that you're stepping in. The gameplay is by far the most linear and repetitive gameplay of the series so far is just you going into several different "open" sections and killing everything that even moves, the gameplay in crysis 3 can be described as going into several different rooms shoot every suicidal soldier ai and move on the next room to repeat the same process. And you are doing all of this to get a barely decent ending that can't even hold up to any story of the past games. In conclusion Crysis 3 is the worst game in the franchise yet this is the perfect example to show that gorgeous graphics cannot make a game good if the gameplay and the story and pretty much everything else just doesn't work.    … Expand
  21. Chicago
    Feb 19, 2013
    10
    Let me start this review by saying I am completely new to the Crysis genre. After playing for a few hours, this game is amazing. Graphically this game is what I would expect a game on the Xbox 720 or ps4 to look like. From what I have played so far, the single player has a detailed story that keeps me interested.

    I have spent a majority of my time playing multiplayer. It has an unlock    Let me start this review by saying I am completely new to the Crysis genre. After playing for a few hours, this game is amazing. Graphically this game is what I would expect a game on the Xbox 720 or ps4 to look like. From what I have played so far, the single player has a detailed story that keeps me interested.

    I have spent a majority of my time playing multiplayer. It has an unlock system similar to Call of Duty and a brilliant dog tag system (very simular to titles in Cal of Duty). This game feels a lot like a Halo 4 and Call of Duty Hybrid. From hit markers to beautiful kill cams, I'm loving it all. This game offers everything I hoped Halo 4 would be. As I said I am new to Crysis, but from what I have played so far, I highly recommend you buy this game if you are a fan of Call of Duty or Halo. I'm giving it a 10 simply because it was a sleeper hit for me. What a relief that I didn't waste my money like I did with Aliens Colonial Marines.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. projectahmed
    Mar 18, 2013
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Game is Great, But Not Greater than the second one. This game is Mostly Focused on Stealth Which I used Stealth mode Too Much and Killing Enemies Silently. The Single Player Campaign is Awesome, But its Short and has seven missions.… Expand
  24. Fallenlords
    Feb 24, 2013
    9
    Crysis 3 is a fantastic game. Stunning visuals, fast and progressive storyline. Not to mention the new bow and the ability to kill things and remained cloaked. Some of the visuals are jaw dropping for a console of this age. The odd problem here and there but what do you expect, this is pushing things to the limit and beyond.
  25. PJ_Reviews
    Mar 23, 2013
    8
    This isn't exactly a next-generation come early, but it's amazing campaign and superb multiplayer put this game in a league of its own. Disappointingly, Crysis 3's campaign is substantially shorter than Crysis 2's campaign. However, the story is the best in the series. It's a very emotional story with stellar voice acting, great pacing, and interesting dialogue. Crysis 3 is one of the bestThis isn't exactly a next-generation come early, but it's amazing campaign and superb multiplayer put this game in a league of its own. Disappointingly, Crysis 3's campaign is substantially shorter than Crysis 2's campaign. However, the story is the best in the series. It's a very emotional story with stellar voice acting, great pacing, and interesting dialogue. Crysis 3 is one of the best looking games to date. Obviously the PC version looks the best but Crysis 3 still looks amazing on Xbox 360. There have been some minor improvements. You don't lose energy when you run anymore. There's a new mini-game that allows you to hack enemy turrets to create diversions. The enemy A.I is smart if not overpowered. New weapons have been added the most notable one being the compound bow. The control scheme is near flawless. You can add attachments to your weapons without scrolling through system menus. The complex upgrade system adds replayablity to the campaign. Overall Crysis 3 is a great game. The multiplayer, while not groundbreaking is will add more hours to the experience.… Expand
  26. Daishou_Ueshiba
    Oct 19, 2019
    8
    I absolutely cannot believe the hate this game gets. Gorgeous graphics even by today's standards, an epic story and conclusion to the trilogy this game does the series justice.
  27. vinceyoungx
    Feb 19, 2013
    9
    Crysis 3 is the strongest entry in the franchise. The puzzle-like combat scenarios have never been better with its suite of gameplay options and opportunities while the engaging narrative urges you to see Prophet’s journey through to the end. This game is loads of fun online, and I def recommend this game for the 360. It's a great change of pace if you own Halo 4 or Black Ops 2.
  28. 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
  29. Tjackson31692
    Mar 7, 2013
    0
    Campaign was just over six hours. I basically just walked through the whole game in stealth, it was so boring and un-engaging. The story was supposed to be psychological but I seriously had no emotional response to it. There were way too many cut-scenes that left me wondering, "Why am I not controlling my character right now?" FFS, the majority of the endgame is comprised of QuickTimeCampaign was just over six hours. I basically just walked through the whole game in stealth, it was so boring and un-engaging. The story was supposed to be psychological but I seriously had no emotional response to it. There were way too many cut-scenes that left me wondering, "Why am I not controlling my character right now?" FFS, the majority of the endgame is comprised of QuickTime events. Focus on multi-player is a cop-out. Mutli-player means that developers get to stop working after the levels are built and they expect the customer to create their own sense of immersion. F that. Some 12-year-old d!p$#!t crying on team-speak does not help create atmosphere. If all I want to do is "compete", I'll play Call of Duty (which will never happen). I bought Crysis for the story and SciFi setting. The story and single-player campaign deserved more attention. Same price as previous titles, a lot less content and a whole lot more Hollywood. Thumbs down. This was a linear, boring, waste of money. Three points for having the most gorgeous graphics of any game ever.… Expand
  30. FatherDoom
    Feb 21, 2013
    8
    Good game. What happened to quality control? I've encountered more bugs in this game that suck the fun right out of what should have been game of the year. The audio ones are the worst. I died and when I restarted all the enemies were gone, in the entire level, walking through a map with no enemies equals poor review. Not. at all a good sequel.
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#55 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 45 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  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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