Abstract: Evidently, Crytek learned their lesson for Crysis 2. The game looks utterly stunning and is arguably one of the best-looking shooters on consoles. I’m still undecided whether Crysis 2 looks better than the original game, but the fact that there is a d...
Abstract: If Crysis was known for one thing, it was amazing graphics. That was with good reason, as the game didn't offer much else. While it boasted a few interesting ideas, the game felt imbalanced, had bizarre difficulty spikes, and felt more like a tech de...
Despite those complaints, Crysis 2 succeeds. It’s a beautiful, engrossing experience that avoids the anemic, scripted playbook made law by the 500 pound shooter gorilla. It plays well, encourages creative problem-solving, and confidently delivers a ser...
Abstract: Can it run it? The eternal question. When the original Crysis was released in 2007, it had a profound effect on first person shooter (FPS) gaming. In much the same way as Call of Duty, the ripples of influence throughout the rest of the industry can ...
Abstract: At the time the visual were as near photo-real and that combined with the massive levels and standard-setting artificial intelligence (AI), meant Crysis was years ahead of its time.Though for all its fame, Crysis became something of an in-joke for gamers....
If you like shooters, then Crysis 2 should definitely be on your wishlist ...
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Published: 2011-03-30, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
With just a squeeze more intellect, Crysis 2 would have ranked alongside the greats. As they say, with great power comes great responsibility. So even though its open world and sandbox toolset feel liberating after the confining corridors of so many shoot...
Over-complicated storyline, some might complain about the transition from hte complex PC original to a simple console version
Crysis 2 isn’t perfect, and despite Crytek’s claims there has been a reduction in scale to cram it onto the console formats. All the same, it’s a game that rises above its flaws, for the simple reason that there aren’t many shooters of recent years tha...
