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A sci-fi first-person shooter created by Crytek using the CryEngine

A sci-fi first-person shooter created by Crytek using the CryEngine

Vote: (252 votes)

Program license: Paid

Developer: EA

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(252 votes)

Paid

Developer

EA

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Crysis has amazing visuals.
  • This game's suit powers are a lot of fun to use.
  • This games varied environments require the player to be resourceful.

Cons

  • Most modern computers still don't fulfill the hardware requirements to play Crysis.

Originally released in 2007, Crysis is an intense first-person shooting game. The developers wanted to make a realistic science fiction shooter with exceptional graphics. Crysis has a sleek interface. The player's suit in Crysis can be used to activate various powers that give him a combat advantage. The player can also tweak weapons by adding suppressors and scopes. Some weapons also have different firing modes.

Crysis may seem like a complicated game on the surface, but it is actually simple. Most areas in this game simply require the player to move past the enemies in any way possible. The player can choose to be stealthy and use the suit's cloaking mechanism to sneak past enemies. More tactical players may want to use scopes to take out enemies at a distance. Many weapons in the game allow the player to charge in and shoot blindly at enemies, but the game does not favor this method of play. The suit's strength ability allows the player to throw enemies and objects. Throwing objects can distract enemies. This game has many complex maps. The maps encourage the player to be resourceful and use whatever cover and items are around him. The enemies in Crysis are smart. Players new to first-person shooting games may have trouble with Crysis on its default setting.

Crysis is known for its beautiful graphics. This game renders large environments filled with lush vegetation. Many plants sway realistically when a breeze blows in. The game's sparse jungle environments are filled with carefully recorded ambient sound effects. This game's musical score is also excellent.

Maps are filled with buildings that the player can rush into for cover. This game also has several useable vehicles. The vehicles add a tactical advantage against large clusters of enemies. This game does not have an extremely inspired set of firearms to select from, but the ability to customize them with scopes and silencers adds a level of depth to the game play. The enemies include both humans and aliens. The enemies have very good artificial intelligence. The player may have to engage in high-risk behavior when spotted by an enemy. The suit powers that the game gives the player are mandatory by the end of the game because the final sets of enemies are relentless.

Crysis took the gaming world by storm in 2007. Many people consider it one of the greatest first person shooting games ever made. Players that enjoy Crysis should also try its sequels. Many fans of the series prefer this game over the others because it was custom designed for the PC.

Pros

  • Crysis has amazing visuals.
  • This game's suit powers are a lot of fun to use.
  • This games varied environments require the player to be resourceful.

Cons

  • Most modern computers still don't fulfill the hardware requirements to play Crysis.