Abstract: Crytek has once again delivered on some pretty big promises. With Crysis 2, they deliver to the world their brand new CryEngine 3 simultaneously debuting on PC and consoles. Additionally, for the first time, Crytek is headed out of the tropical jungle ...
Abstract: Iron Man. Master Chief. Isaac Clarke. Everything is better with a superhero suit - this is fact. When the dude in the suit turns up, everyone knows that it's all going to be alright. The world isn't going to end anymore! The aliens will retreat! That p...
Nanosuit and big levels offer plenty of flexibility, Powerful depiction of a devastated city, The second half is stuffed with awesome, memorable battles, Goodsized campaign and fullfeatured multiplayer offer lots of lasting value, Outstanding soundtrack.
Poor AI detracts from the excitement, Some annoying bugs, The first few hours drag.
This big, bold sequel offers an eerie vision of a city under siege....
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...
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...
