Crysis 2 Review

Crysis 2 is a first person shooter video games developed by Crytek for EA Games. The game is the latest installment of the Crysis series and features the next generation of FPS. Crysis 2 is a full freedom experience game with players determining how the game should be played rather than been told how to play the game.

The game's story line is a complete departure from is prequel Crysis moving from island jungles to the iconic city of New York. Following a series of climatic disasters and society at the point of complete melt down, the aliens are back with one aim, total annihilation of the human race.

As the ultimate supersoldier you are tasked with saving the city of New York from the hands from of the most intelligent enemies ever encountered in any first person shooter video game. One of the ultimate weaponry available to all gamer besides guns, grenades among others is the Nanosuit 2 (an improvement on the first version). The NanoSuit 2 allow players to switch from an invisible stealth mode to an intelligent Armor mode.

Crysis 2 is due for release on the March 25th, 2011 and will be available simultaneously on the following platforms: PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. Also the video game will be playable in 3D stereoscopic across all platforms. If you do not have a compatible 3D screen you will still be able to enjoy your gameplay in 2D.

Crysis 2 is PEGI rated 16 years + and set to be the benchmark for future generations of FPS.

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Living in Crysis

In November of 2007 PC gamers across the globe were presented with a crisis. Many gamers, like myself, believed they owned a fairly powerful machine but were knocked flat on their butts by a little game called Crysis. Less than one year later Crytek has delivered yet another installment to the "nano-suit" chronicles titled Crysis: Warhead.

Unlike the original Crysis, you play as the inappropriately named Sergeant "Psycho" Sykes. I say inappropriately named only because "Psycho" seems to have too many morals and good decision making skills to bare such a name. The game takes place on an island filled with Korean soldiers somewhere in the Eastern world. Led by General Lee, the Koreans are racing you to obtain a newly discovered form of "alien" technology. Although the question of whether the technology is actually from another planet or not is never answered, I believe it would be considered alien to anyone who did not start in the film The Matrix.

As you work your way through various Korean camps guided by your trusty GPS powered mini-map, the story begins to unfold. I must admit the first hour or so of game play is a bit slow and very linear. I almost gave up after an hour of game play but I managed to continue forward. Boy am I ever so glad that I did.

Once you get about two hours into the storyline, the game really takes off. The game play becomes very fast paced and your true objective begins to present itself. You seem to be constantly running in to your biggest adversary in Crysis: Warhead, The General. The General is the leader of the Korean army who is your typical villain who seeks unlimited power in order to take over the world. Oh, and he has a nano-suit as well! He also has an army of more advanced soldiers equipped with nano-suits. These guys can be tough, but fortunately for you there is a trick to taking them out with ease. Remember, the nano-suit is electrical. EMP grenade anyone?

I don't want to give away too much of the story so instead I'll give you a run down of some of the things I really liked about this game. First off, it uses the same engine as the original Crysis. This means beautiful graphics and amazing physics. Don't let that scare you if you're not running a super computer. Unlike the original Crysis, Crysis: Warhead scales really well across a wider range of hardware. An NVIDIA 8800GT 512mb should give you lots of pretty things to look at as well as a solid frame rate. There's also lots of ways to transport yourself in this game. There's lots of ground vehicles you can take for a spin, although I didn't notice any boats in Warhead as opposed to it's predecessor. Crysis: Warhead also includes some of the great sandbox game play that the original offered. For the most part, if you can see it you can get to it. There's plenty of weapons at your disposal as well, and Crysis: Warhead offers a hefty weapon modification feature in comparison to other FPS games like Call of Duty 4. And of course my favorite thing about the game, the price tag. You can snag this game for a mere $30!

Crysis Warhead isn't without it's faults though. The single player campaign is pretty short. Which seems to be a growing trend in FPS games. Probably due to developers including more features in the online modes. The average time to complete the single player campaign was about 8 hours if I played ninja and used stealth much. To make up for the short single player, Crytek includes a second disk of online modes called Crysis Wars. But that's for a different review. The game does scale pretty well across a wide range of hardware, but configuring the settings to match your hardware can be daunting. If you're playing on anything less than an NVIDIA 9800GTX, you're probably going to spend an hour or better tweaking. In my experience the automatic optimal settings the game chose was terrible. But with some tweaking I managed to keep it looking spectacular while keeping a solid 50 to 60 frames per second. The sandbox game play is great but it too has it's faults. Although you're basically free to go wherever you want, there's really no reason to. There doesn't seem to be any alternate stories for different paths of choice. This really left me with no desire to go anywhere except to the green dot on my mini-map that indicates your next checkpoint. I was kind of let down that their aren't more boss fights in this game as well. Especially after the last boss fight. It made me wish they had included more mini-bosses due to only big boss fight being so much fun.

All in all, I highly recommend this game. The single player is kind of short, but you get infinite hours of online play and it's only $30! You really can't lose on this one. Remember to research the minimum and recommended specs first if you're playing on an older machine or aren't sure if your hardware is compatible. It really is a beautifully designed action packed game. It left me feeling like Neo in the Matrix as a lot of the "alien" technology you encounter in this game resembles those electron hungry machines from the movie. I give it a solid 8 out of 10. You can pick up a copy of Crysis Warhead on Steam or at your local game shop. All together now, "maximum armor!"

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Review - Crysis 2

Score: 9/10

Recommended? Definitely

The world is in danger. Aliens have ravaged the planet, and many who have survived the destruction are dying from contamination. Chaos reigns, and defeat seems all but inevitable. Man's last hope rests with one person, a marine named Alcatraz. When his marine company falls under attack, Alcatraz is saved by Prophet, a man wearing a bio suit that gives him incredible power. Prophet is at his limit though. Using the suit has transformed him, and left him a virtual moving corpse. His mission is dire though, and when he finds Alcatraz, he passes this incredible suit, and his mission, onto him.

Crysis 2 is a first person shooter, and pits you against both aliens and humans as you follow outlined objectives to save the world. There are many different types of enemies you will encounter, including armored juggernauts, small alien bugs, and even mechanical monstrosities that will push you to the limits in defeating them.

Your suit is an incredible piece of technology, making its user a one man army. Its capabilities are far more advanced than any other piece of technology on the planet. The structure is able to change in highly useful ways, such as stealth camouflage, nearly impenetrable armor, and super human strength. In addition, the suit is like a living organism, able to change and evolve when coming into contact with other organisms and technology. Each time you kill an alien, you can pick up spores from them. These little spores allow you to customize some of the additional abilities provided by the suit. There are four categories you can upgrade, but you can only have one perk in each category active at one time.

Your battles will take you through a ravaged New York city, among other highly detailed and lush environments. Environments are somewhat destructible, and using the super strength the suit provides you with, you can even do things like kick cars around, and fall from the tops of high buildings and survive using the fortified armor.

This game has some really awesome cut scenes. As you start each mission, your objectives are lined out for you to see where you are, and where you're headed. The truly awesome cut scenes though are the ones that show your suit evolving, and changing on the atomic level. I was highly impressed the graphics, and how great this game looked both in and out of cut scenes.

The combat is fast paced and has a good amount of challenge. Different enemies have different weak points, and there is a wide arsenal of weapons to defeat all the enemies you encounter. Each weapon is further customizable with optional parts you can change whenever you want, giving you further versatility in every situation. In addition, the suit gives you the ability to scan the environment, marking enemies so they show up on your map, and giving you tactical advice so you can deal with each battle in whatever way suits your personal combat style.

There is a lot of variance in the missions, keeping you on your toes as you decide how to reach each objective. Some operations are more geared toward stealth, while others are full on fire fights. Each mission offers something unique, and will be thoroughly enjoyed. Whether you enjoy you enjoy stealth killing enemies, or running in with guns blazing, there are situations in each mission for everyone to enjoy.

The controls are great for a first person shooter. It follows a pretty standard configuration as far as most games go. Your abilities are easy to engage whenever you need, leaving you free to focus on the battle at hand rather than what buttons you need to push. Camera movement is nearly flawless as well.

First person shooters aren't my favorite genre, but Crysis 2 is a lot of fun to play. With many unique game play elements, a good story, and fast paced action, you'll be destroying the alien invaders all day long. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes first person shooters, and even to those who rarely play them. Crysis 2 is definitely worth a play through for nearly any gamer.

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Crysis 2 - PlayStation 3 Review

Ten years ago first person shooters were the most popular games on the market. Every gaming company was trying to get through a new FPS because people simply just loved them. All other genre took second fiddle. But all good things come to an end, and the gaming market is fickle, just like any other market today.

FPS suddenly died and their dominance is nothing more than a memory. No one knows, or cares why this happened. Perhaps gamers became more evolved and no longer found excitement in simply running around like a mercenary killing indiscriminately. Maybe gamers were intelligent human beings after all and wanted to think and use their brain power when playing a game. They didn't want to switch off, even when it was time to relax.

Crysis 2 does little to bring any new elements to an already saturated market. Besides, everyone played the first episode. There is nothing creative or exciting in the second series of this game. The developers have done nothing outstanding in any way of graphics, gameplay, or other to make Crysis 2 a much sought after game.

However, there is no denying Crysis 2 does have beautiful aesthetic graphics and the scenes are carefully crafted to deliver an entertaining and enjoyable game. Regardless on which platform you play Crysis 2, it delivers what you expect. If you enjoy first person shooters then Crysis 2 is the most modern game in that category and you can't go far wrong from choosing this enticing game.

The story may not be exceptionally well thought out. It may behave a lot like its predecessor, and it may not be the most exciting FPS you ever played. But generally, the game is well rounded, and provides fans with an above average gaming experience. The action as in the first one, is superb. There is plenty of action as you proceed through the levels causing mayhem. You can perform a vast array of movements and acrobatics and the controls are easy to master. Your weapons provide an extensive range of firepower and you will really love using them. There is something about killing aliens. Gamers, from children to grown adults, love doing this. What is it about aliens?

You can follow one of two game styles. Either you can proceed cautiously, using sniper and surprise attacks on your enemies. The other option is to use overwhelming fire power and storm your way to victory. The risk is that you can die a lot quicker, but many people opt for this method as it relieves that pent up stress you never quite got rid of, because you play games in your free time, instead of going to the gym.

Regardless of your favorite genre, Crysis 2 will bring back fond memories of yesteryear, and even if you were playing it for the first time, it will make you want to go back and play the first release. The music and soundtrack is much improved, even though the first one wasn't all that bad. The graphics are better, the controls are smoother. Your gameplay is better, but that does not mean Crysis 1 was bad in any way.

Simply get the game and play it.

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