Crysis 2

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What a shooter! I love FPS, that's my favorite genre. I played a LOTE of FPS, and I can tell you people - this is the BEST looking game - period. The graphics are simply AMAZING. This new game engine Cry engine 3 has a lot of potential. I finished this game for 2 times and finishing it on the hardest mode right now. Great sound effects and just wish that my monitor could have 3D - now that would be something. Great voice acting. So overall, play Crysis 2 - You REALLY won't be disappointed.

Two BIG thumbs UP!!!

Having never played the first "Crysis," I went into "Crysis 2" without any preconceived notions, but I was familiar with its basic premise. After reading various reviews, I decided to jump into the fray, and I'm glad I did. Set in a war-torn New York City in 2023, the game weaves an intriguing narrative as you assume the role of Alcatraz, a soldier embodying a powerful nanosuit while combating an alien infestation.

The gameplay is predominantly a first-person shooter, which feels both familiar and refreshing. While the campaign has a linear design, there's enough exploration to make searching for collectibles and trinkets worthwhile. I'd describe it as a blend between "Call of Duty" and "Half-Life 2"; there's a strong focus on action and narrative, albeit sans the gravity gun. The nanosuit's different abilities enhance the experience significantly-using stealth, rushing at enemies, or creating a temporary shield can lead to some genuinely exhilarating moments. The enemies range from military soldiers to sci-fi aliens with impressive vehicles, reminiscent of "War of the Worlds," which adds a unique flair to the typical firefight.

Level design is solid, with various environments that keep the gameplay feeling fresh. While it may not reach the legendary heights of franchise campaigns like "Halo," it certainly does its job in holding your interest throughout.

Now, let's talk about the graphics. "Crysis 2" is over a decade old, yet it still boasts some of the best visuals in the gaming world, thanks to Crytek's powerful graphics engine. It makes the environment come to life, showcasing incredible details in the scenery and weaponry. You can't help but admire the vibrant colors and realistic textures that enhance immersion.

Soundwise, the game excels. The gun sound effects are on point, setting a gold standard for how firearms should sound in any first-person shooter. You'll feel every shot fired, which adds to the thrill of combat. Not to mention, the score is composed by none other than Hans Zimmer, elevating the game's cinematic quality to new heights.

However, "Crysis 2" does have its drawbacks. While it's a strong title, it struggles to completely match the level design and gameplay loop of its competitors. The narrative, while engaging enough, didn't fully resonate with me since my lack of background from the first game left me a bit disconnected from the story and characters. Alcatraz's journey, while exciting, could have used more depth to make it truly memorable.

The weapon system is another area where I found some frustration. There are numerous versions of the same gun, which can be overwhelming and make it challenging to determine the best option for various situations. While more choice can be good in theory, it feels a bit cluttered in practice.

Overall, "Crysis 2" is a strong 8/10-its gorgeous graphics, solid gameplay, and memorable sound effects create an enjoyable experience. I'm excited to see what "Crysis 4" has in store and whether it can build on the strengths of its predecessors. If you're looking for a compelling shooter to dive into, this one should be on your radar.

CRYSIS 2 (2011) is a thrilling sequel to the amazing first game, however this game was the first one of the series that I actually played. This game was an incredible experience, amazing graphics, intense and thrilling story. Playing the game in the Crysis nano exo suit makes for an awesome gameplay.

While an alien invasion in New York City isn't a new concept, the game mechanics and style made it an incredibly thrilling experience and not your everyday invasion story.

"Set 3 years after the original game. Fight the aliens, following the protagonist in a new type of jungle; New York, the urban jungle."

Crysis 2 is one of the best FPS around, with some of the best game graphics to boot. This game was a super exciting and memorable experience. An excellent game. Play this if you enjoy FPS games or hyper realistic sci-fi games about alien invasions.

The story is a mess and I never really felt engaged with it during the game, most of the mission are: get to this checkpoint, flick this switch, etc so nothing new.

Each map section offers a number of possible ways to complete it, I mostly assassinated, silenced headshot and sniped until I was discovered (usually due to an assassination failing for no reason) and then letting rip. The other options usually left you over exposed or facing too many enemies at once.

I think if I was to replay I might try to sneak past everyone but I bought this as a shooter not a stealth game. The thing that attracted me to the game was the ability rig a level with explosives, distract a soldier, set off the explosives, kick over cars rip off a M/C gun from a jeep and let rip into the remaining enemies but this type of dynamic play wasn't really possible (or at least not worth the risk and time).

Part of the reason was the level design wasn't set up for this and the enemy AI spotted you for no reason. The balance of assassination vs the 'Tactical Options' was also pretty weak and unrewarding.

The game does look good but I did find enemies walking in walls and other glitches, the enemy AI was also nothing special and as an example they would always go and stand over a dead body so a snipers dream.

I've only briefly played the multiplayer but it feels like a poor copy of MW2 with invisibility.

It was not a bad game by any stretch, very pretty and quiet playable but no where no as interesting as Dead Space 2. It feels half way between MW2 in looks and play style and Reach in terms of being a super soldier and level design but I think both these games do these things better.

To me Crysis 2 is one of the best games I've ever played. The storyline is a 10/10, the music is a 10/10 (I believe it won best storyline and music for a video game of the year). The main song is in fact on my music playlist as I am addicted to it - as are thousands of other fans. I only wish that you could run around the map a little bit more (it's not an open world style), it's just too specific for me. The graphics are a 10/10 just like all other Crytek games. I thoroughly enjoyed it and actually like it better than Crysis 1. It's a must play in my mind. The storyline however is quite short so don't expect to play for weeks. If your going to play it then go for PC version, it's not as resource heavy as the first Crysis and will run easily on most modern computers. So yeah...Enjoy!