Crysis 2 thread;Crysis 3 announced(2013,PC/360/PS3)

[Sho Nuff]

I agree with the AI being utterly fucking awful. If I'm hiding behind something and just one pixel of my back is visible to someone a half-mile away, they INSTANTLY see me and the entire squad starts blasting away. I don't think being inside foliage actually conceals you either.

[Stoney Mason]

I got up to like level 11 in the mp.

I kinda like it although I have a feeling most people won't. It's a very fiddly game. You are constantly hitting buttons to switch between armor mode and stealth mode and then hiding away and waiting for them to recharge. You sort of have to keep active on a lot of buttons as you play which I know most people won't like. You also have to essentially always play with visual filters on. Like the effect on the screen armor mode has. Or going into nano-infared vision to see invisible people. The connection stuff is terrible though. I often get disconnected from games or get very laggy games.

Ultimately though it isn't strong enough to crack my mp rotation or push me to stop playing Homefront mp which I prefer.

[Van Cruncheon]

goty consoles

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

The DX11 patch supposedly comes out tomorrow.  I hope that's true.

But honestly, instead of a DX11 patch on a game that already looks brilliant I'd rather them fix some of the other bugs like the one that takes away all of your nano points or getting a proper fix for Crossfire/SLI configurations.

[fistfulofmetal]

Where are you at fistfulofmetal?

Met Chino little bit ago and now i'm full on fighting squids to do something... i forgot.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Yeah, well who knows what the fuck is going on in the story.  I've finished it twice now and I still don't know what just happened.

The Chino part is where the game starts to pick up and battles become a lot more intense but after going back and playing it on the 360 I noticed that the AI in the console version is much more prone to being completely fucking distinguished mentally-challenged.  It's not a freakin' rocket scientist on the PC either but there seems to be a lot more guys running into walls or trapped in corners on the console.  So your mileage may vary in this one depending on what you're playing it on.

[maxy]

Yeah, well who knows what the fuck is going on in the story.  I've finished it twice now and I still don't know what just happened.

The Chino part is where the game starts to pick up and battles become a lot more intense but after going back and playing it on the 360 I noticed that the AI in the console version is much more prone to being completely fucking distinguished mentally-challenged.  It's not a freakin' rocket scientist on the PC either but there seems to be a lot more guys running into walls or trapped in corners on the console.  So your mileage may vary in this one depending on what you're playing it on.

Probably because of performance reasons,AI can be very costly.

Story goes like this

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Alien ship crashes in Tunguska,Hargreave steals their tech...learns about their locations,plans...builds nanosuits using that tech

Sends prophet to Lingshan Islands to see how suits will react in contact with Alien spores...he wants to build anti Alien vaccine

Prophet returns to New York,but he is heavily contaminated(suit is still building defenses),he finds nearly dead Alcatraz and gives him the suit knowing that it will keep him alive.
Suits "melt" with the wearers,repair their wounds,basically becoming some bio-digital copy of the user.Real prophet is dead,but suit has absorbed his memory,his brain patterns,etc
Suit voice is Prophet.

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[pilonv1]

I still don't understand why I can't just sneak around everyone

Devs don't want you avoiding the hard work they put into the AI

[maxy]

Some sales data,UK

01 (__) 360 Crysis 2 (Electronic Arts)
02 (01) 360 Homefront (Thq)
03 (__) PS3 Crysis 2 (Electronic Arts)
04 (__) 360 Lego Star Wars Iii: The Clone Wars (Lucasarts)
05 (02) PS3 Homefront (Thq)
06 (__) 3DS Super Street Fighter Iv 3d Edition (Capcom)
07 (03) NDS Pokemon White Version (Nintendo)
08 (__) 3DS Pilotwings Resort (Nintendo)
09 (05) NDS Pokemon Black Version (Nintendo)
10 (__) PC The Sims: Medieval (Electronic Arts)

Not bad,not something amazing though.I thing it will have some legs(good word of mouth).EA marketing sux

A’s highly anticipated ‘Crysis 2’ enters at the top of the All Formats Chart this week with EA’s biggest launch of the year so far. The successful PC gaming franchise from German developer ‘Crytek’ comes to consoles for the first time with Xbox 360 accounting for 57% of ‘Crysis 2’ sales, ahead of PS3 with 29% and PC 14%.

At least PC players have DD to rely on,sfags on the other hand...


Crysis 3 next-xbox exclusive.

[Stoney Mason]

whoops. maxy beat me to the punch.

Although we don't have sales figures, we do now know that Crysis 2's week one total bettered that of Dead Space 2 and Dragon Age II.

[drew]

totally forgot this was out, i'm gonna go and get it, between this, bulletstorm, and homefront i'm set on shooters till bf3

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Wait a sec.  The Sims: Medieval is out?!?  I had no idea.

[Great Rumbler]

Wait a sec.  The Sims: Medieval is out?!?  I had no idea.

Somebody hasn't been reading EB's official PC thread. 

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Thing is, I did read it.....but not very well evidently.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Game looks amazing, PC faqs can suck it and choke on their bitter tears.

Who are you and what have you done to Borys?

[Smooth Groove]

HSMP tricked me into buying this yesterday with his talk of a DX11 patch.  After the disappointing news of it being an unfounded rumor, I still couldn't resist opening it.  I've made it to Gould and so far I like the first game a lot more.  The combat just isn't as satisfying in the sequel.  However, the two games are so different that I don't know if they're even worth comparing. 

In terms of graphics, I prefer the first as well although the sequel has more variation.  The sequel, while still nice looking, just feels more static. 

Btw, here's a handy tool for graphics tweaking:

http://www.incrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=33008

[demi]

Yer high, this game takes a steamy one all over the first. Stealth actually works. It emphasizes that the suit powers are useless, and boils down what the game is - an average shooter that looks nice. Except now it controls better.

[Smooth Groove]

Don't get me wrong.  I'm liking the sequel as well.  It's just less suited to my preferences.  Stealth does work better now, mostly because of the cloak lasting much longer.  But the dumb, aim-bot like AI ruins much of the enjoyment of the combat. 

Also, I'm still relatively early in the game.  Could still change my mind since by most accounts C2 is a slow starter. 

[fistfulofmetal]

stealth works? what? 
stealth is broken by the awful enemy AI.

[demi]

You're right, Crysis was pretty shit, fistful.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

HSMP tricked me into buying this yesterday with his talk of a DX11 patch.  After the disappointing news of it being an unfounded rumor, I still couldn't resist opening it.  I've made it to Gould and so far I like the first game a lot more.  The combat just isn't as satisfying in the sequel.  However, the two games are so different that I don't know if they're even worth comparing. 

In terms of graphics, I prefer the first as well although the sequel has more variation.  The sequel, while still nice looking, just feels more static. 

Btw, here's a handy tool for graphics tweaking:

http://www.incrysis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=33008

Wait for DX12. At least Crossfire is supposed to be fixed by tomorrow. 

And if it's any consolation, the campaign just gets better from Gould onward.  The real intense stuff is comin'.

[fistfulofmetal]

god the fucking aliens are the worst.

thanks for ruining another game, crytek.

[Sho Nuff]

Checkpoints are put in distinguished mentally-challenged locations, who the fuck approved  this

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

ATI released CAP 3.1 so now you can finally play this in Crossfire without any flickering.  Thank fucking god.  I just tried it out and I'm not sure how much of a framerate boost I'm getting here in Crossfire because it seems pretty comparable to when I was playing it with a single card.  I haven't tested Crossfire in FRAPS but I know I was getting 50-60 fps with one card on extreme settings at 1900x1200.  This doesn't feel like much of an improvement.

Oh well, at least I don't have to disable Crossfire everytime I want to play Crysis 2 now.

[Sho Nuff]

Grand Central Station fight, OMFfGggGGGgGgg

[Sho Nuff]

OMG 9/11 is occurring in my Xbox 360,  the destruction is unbelivable

[Raban]

Did you get a look at the fuselage on the first plane?

[Sho Nuff]

Oh my god the final level is 

[drew]

got it

for fifty bucks

[demi]

I got hit with some glitch that gives my machine guns negative ammo, so I can't use them beyond a single clip. Now I have to use a pistol, lol.

[demi]

This game gets so better when the Aliens arrive. Just like the first one. Why anyone finds fighting boring soldiers fun...

[Stoney Mason]

I don't think anyone finds fighting the humans that enjoyable. I think they just prefer to play stealth with the humans. Where as the aliens have slightly odder movement patterns and you are encouraged to get into combat with them because of the upgrade points. I don't think any of the combat in either crysis game is especially anything to write home about alien or human. But that matters a bit less in a stealth game. Similar to splinter cell or Metal Gear or something. Even though Crysis is more of a shooter than those two titles I think a lot of "hardcore" people play it mostly as a stealth game.

[drew]

I got hit with some glitch that gives my machine guns negative ammo, so I can't use them beyond a single clip. Now I have to use a pistol, lol.

this is a clip



this is a magazine



get it sorted

[naff]

Whats your point?

[demi]

Just beat it... this game is leagues beyond Crysis. Amazing game.

[Sho Nuff]

I like how they keep ramping up the ridiculousness in the last half of the game.

The fight against the

spoiler (click to show/hide)

giant death robot inside Grand Central Station was amazing.

[close]

This game would be AAA if they actually nailed the AI.

[maxy]

Yeah,AI is shit.

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

The AI is worse on the consoles but it's still dumb as all hell on the PC too, just not nearly as often.  Has there ever been an AI patch?  I don't remember there ever being one and it might be impossible but if any game needed one it's Crysis 2.

I'm also not a fan of how they priced the suit upgrades in single player. 16000 pts for cloak detection. Is there anything more useless than that?  All that nano for a power that will come into play only once and even then it's completely unnecessary.  If you're going to make something that expensive, at least make it worthwhile.

[Sho Nuff]

The AI is worse on the consoles but it's still dumb as all hell on the PC too, just not nearly as often.  Has there ever been an AI patch?  I don't remember there ever being one and it might be impossible but if any game needed one it's Crysis 2.

I'm also not a fan of how they priced the suit upgrades in single player. 16000 pts for cloak detection. Is there anything more useless than that?  All that nano for a power that will come into play only once and even then it's completely unnecessary.  If you're going to make something that expensive, at least make it worthwhile.

Yeah I was wondering WTF the point was of that. Also pissed off that you can't combo the powers. I just wound up taking the first-tier powers the whole way through the game because I could NEVER figure out how the air chokeslam worked.

[demi]

Multi is pretty fun, but Stealth is useless and even with Armor you die in a few shots. Call of Crysis...

[Stoney Mason]

Multi is pretty fun, but Stealth is useless and even with Armor you die in a few shots. Call of Crysis...

No way is stealth useless. Its the defining influence of the game. Along with armor. If you aren't in either mode at all times you are playing wrong. And that's even before you can level up those perks and they drain even less energy where you can run around in them even longer.

[Eel O'Brian]

I bought this for $16 off Origin yesterday, played for a little while at lunch

I had nearly no interest in it when it first came out, but this is actually a pretty decent game! Installed the DX11 and High-Res Texture packs, soooo pretty with all the eye candy cranked up, very surprised at the performance (getting 30-40 fps on Ultra DX11), certainly more optimized than the first game (which I still can't run at max settings without it dipping into the low 20s a lot). Pleasant surprise for 16 bux.

[Stoney Mason]

The best shooter campaign I've played so far this year. Good game. Different than the original but good in its own way.

The MP wasn't my cup of tea though. Too much invisibility.

[Eel O'Brian]

i wonder if anyone's even still playing mp now

i'd give it a try, but, you know, battlefield

[maxy]

from other forum

Mr. Yerli tweet

Ah i am very excited, a few more days to go...stay tuned.

Game Reactor cover,some big new game announcement teased



Pattern at the top and pic look familiar

[benjipwns]

Last part says "this scorching, secret, sequel" according to Google.

[benjipwns]

Haze/Crysis crossover Wii U exclusive.

[maxy]

[Vizzys]

[maxy]

He is holding a bow,right?

Time-travel maybe?

[maxy]

Maybe it could be something like Terminator,except no guns.Coming to past to sabotage Ceph building plans.

Probably just ancient ruins/Ceph building sites exploring.

[maxy]

Rumored info(google translate),screenshot

Above - a screenshot of the new Crysis trailer 3.

- Will be destroyed New York, which has become almost a jungle

- Promise the best sandbox fps on the market

- Except the premium edition, will HUNTER EDITION

- PC, Xbox 360, PS3

- Out in the spring of 2013

- April 15 announcement

[maxy]

Easy

Nanoparticles

[maxy]

Officially announced

Crytek Takes Aim with Crysis 3 – The First Blockbuster Shooter of 2013
Fight in the New York ‘Liberty Dome’, Exploit Seven Natural Wonders and Wield Advanced Alien Weaponry in the Ultimate Sandbox Shooter

Pre-order the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition for Early Access to the New Crysis 3 Signature Bow and XP Boost in Multiplayer*

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The hunted becomes the hunter! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) and award-winning developer Crytek GmbH, today announced Crysis® 3, the premier sandbox shooter experience of 2013. Powered by Crytek’s proprietary CryENGINE®, Crysis 3 advances the state of the art with unparalleled visuals and dynamic shooter gameplay. Players take on the role of ‘Prophet’ as he returns to New York, only to discover that the city has been encased in a Nanodome created by the corrupt Cell Corporation. The New York City Liberty Dome is a veritable urban rainforest teeming with overgrown trees, dense swamplands and raging rivers. Within the Liberty Dome, seven distinct and treacherous environments become known as the Seven Wonders. This dangerous new world demands advanced weapons and tactics. Prophet will utilize a lethal composite bow, an enhanced Nanosuit and devastating alien tech to become the deadliest hunter on the planet.
“Leveraging the latest CryENGINE technology, we’re able to deliver seven unique themes that offer stunning and visually loaded gameplay experiences. We cannot wait until people get their hands on the game.”

.“Crysis 3 is a thrilling mix of sandbox gameplay, advanced combat and hi-tech human and alien weaponry that shooter fans will love,” said Cevat Yerli, Chief Executive Officer of Crytek. “Leveraging the latest CryENGINE technology, we’re able to deliver seven unique themes that offer stunning and visually loaded gameplay experiences. We cannot wait until people get their hands on the game.”

Set in 2047, Prophet is on a revenge mission after uncovering the truth behind Cell Corporation’s motives for building the quarantined Nanodomes. The citizens were told that the giant citywide structures were resurrected to protect the population and to cleanse these metropolises of the remnants of Ceph forces. In reality, the Nanodomes are CELL’s covert attempt at a land and technology grab in their quest for global domination. With Alien Ceph lurking around every corner and human enemies on the attack, nobody is safe in the path of vengeance. Everyone is a target in Prophet’s quest for retribution.

Crytek also announced that players who are ready to start the hunt can pre-order the Crysis® 3 Hunter Edition* today. The Crysis 3 Hunter Edition gives players the tools to become the ultimate hunter in multiplayer with early access to the new signature bow and its attachments, plus the Hunter Nanosuit module which adds additional power and functionality to the super-suit. Gamers who pre-order now will also have a head start when playing online with a bonus XP boost up to level 5, a unique bow skin and three exclusive dog tags to hunt in style**. The Crysis 3 Hunter Edition is available on Origin.com and other participating retailers for $59.99.

In addition to receiving the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition, select retailers are offering gamers that pre-order Crysis 3 the following early multiplayer unlocks:

•Stalker Pack – Includes the base game, all Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: for players who like to stalk their prey from the shadows the Stalker Pack provides early multiplayer access to the deadly semi-auto Jackal shotgun. This powerful, close-range shotgun comes with a unique silencer attachment, custom weapon skin and two exclusive themed in-game dog tags.

•Overkill Pack – Includes the base game, all Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: the Overkill Pack features early multiplayer access to the Typhoon assault weapon and skin. Spewing 500 rounds a second, the Typhoon gives players the ability to go guns blazing to take back the Liberty Dome. Also included are two exclusive Overkill themed in-game dog tags.

•Predator Pack – Includes the base game, all the Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: the Predator Pack delivers early multiplayer access to the Feline submachine gun and exclusive camo. With an extremely fast rate of fire and a 60 round magazine the Feline is highly effective and deadly, at short range.

Developed by Crytek and powered by the proprietary cutting edge CryENGINE technology, Crysis 3 will be available spring 2013 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. For more information on Crysis 3, please visit www.crysis.ea.com, and for the latest news visit www.facebook.com/crysis or follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/crysis. Press assets for Crysis 3 are available at www.info.ea.com.

*Offer available while stocks last.

**Conditions and restrictions apply. See www.crysis.ea.com/preorder for details.

 

[fistfulofmetal]

[maxy]

more info

http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/896283-crysis-3-preview-and-interview-urban-jungle

GC: What is the setting and basic plot behind Crysis 3? Weren't the alien Ceph defeated at the end of the last game?

RH: The game plays out several years after the end of Crysis 2. Cell has built incredibly huge Nanodomes over several capitals around the world to protect the Earth’s population from Ceph remains – as well as cleaning up the environment and rebuilding the cities. Or at least that’s what they say they are doing…

You play as Prophet who is getting seriously fed up with being kicked around and he wants to do what is right. He’s taking matters into his own hands and he has a strong goal – one I cannot talk about now. But as part of succeeding with this, he will take on Cell as well as the Ceph and avenge the past. In doing this he partners up with a usual suspect of the Crysis franchise – Psycho aka Sergeant Michael Sykes, who we all remember from Crysis 1 and Crysis Warhead.

at least bollocks is back

GC: The high tech bow and arrows seems to be a prominent part of the game, so what's the story behind that? Is it now the primary weapon and what advantages does it have over firearms?

RH: There is no primary weapon but the bow is a cool new addition and it goes well with the whole concept of going back to the roots which is a theme that resonates across the game. There are plenty more cool new weapons in the game – and this time, you will even be able to use alien weaponry. That’s pretty fantastic.

GC: What other new weapons and equipment will feature in the game? And what sort of enemy forces will you be fighting against? Will it still be a mix of human and aliens?

RH: There are several new traditional weapons but more interestingly is the fact that you’ll be able to fire Ceph weapons. This really adds a cool new flair to the look and feel of the game. Also as mentioned earlier there is a bow featured which you can equip with several types of arrows – both stealthy and loud as hell.

In terms of enemies you’ll be fighting both humans and aliens – with several brand new Ceph archetypes having been added to the mix as well as the oldies having undergone severe adjustments to fit them into the context of the urban rainforest.

[maxy]

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

When that trailer isnt jumping all over the place, the game itself looks pretty damn good.

I'm down for some more Crysis.  Don't give a shit about the story but I had a really good time with the second one..... I liked it a lot better than the first actually