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[Deadly Cyclone]

Just read the Wiki for the first game, so does this game start on the island then? To rescue

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Prophet?

 

[-bakalhau-]

Just read the Wiki for the first game, so does this game start on the island then? To rescue

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Prophet?

No,

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Prophet

is leading the operation, it's all about rescuing some scientists, or so you're lead to believe when you start the game.

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If you guys played Crysis 1, and wondered if Prophet did know you were there for something else, something much more important, yes he did know much, much more. From what I can tell so far in Crysis 2, he knew about everything going on on that island.

Crysis 2's story, apart from the flashbacks, doesn't seem that good. It feels like I'm aimlessly touring New York killing bad guys, I don't get any sense there's an actual story going on. I need to finish the last 3 levels though.

 

[-tetsuo-]

Crytek's take on the "destroyed city" look is the best I've seen, easily.

 

[bluedeviltron]

Yeah, I know, old.

But it's fucking ludicrous that I just got cock blocked from playing the game until 9:00am with my retail PC copy.

 

[-bakalhau-]

Crytek's take on the "destroyed city" look is the best I've seen, easily.

Yeah. I thought the same as everyone when they said it was gonna be in NY, but the city actually steals the show here.

If you look at it from a creative standpoint the move to New York actually makes sense. A destroyed city allows for much more creative, mind blowing scenarios.

 

[The_Player]

Guys, what should I do? Buy it now so I can play in a 2 hours with pre-order bonuses, or wait for 2 more days and buy it for half-price? I just can't decide.

 

[BeeDog]

I may have missed this, but is there an official/canon explanation on why the aliens look so radically different from the ones in C1/C:W?

 

[G_Berry]

Guys, what should I do? Buy it now so I can play in a 2 hours with pre-order bonuses, or wait for 2 more days and buy it for half-price? I just can't decide.

BUY IT NOW!

 

[Nabs]

Guys, what should I do? Buy it now so I can play in a 2 hours with pre-order bonuses, or wait for 2 more days and buy it for half-price? I just can't decide.

Ya just've killed PC gaming.

 

[The_Player]

Ya just've killed PC gaming.

You stole my quote! But I got you. Must resist!

 

[-tetsuo-]

Another map discovered for multiplayer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IdCUcUoOFc&feature=player_detailpage#t=541s

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

I think the only thing I care about at this point is

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where are nomad and psycho?

 

[WreckTheLaw]

I may have missed this, but is there an official/canon explanation on why the aliens look so radically different from the ones in C1/C:W?

Not sure how official the sources are, or if there are any at all, but the Crysis Wiki has some speculation in its Aliens and Ceph articles, which cite adaptation to both Earth's gravity and to combat with humans.

 

[DoomGyver]

How many maps are there? and the 360/PS3 versions are 6 vs 6 right? How many game modes?

Sorry, really haven't been keeping up with the MP side of things.

 

[-tetsuo-]

How many maps are there? and the 360/PS3 versions are 6 vs 6 right? How many game modes?

Sorry, really haven't been keeping up with the MP side of things.

Looking like 12 maps, and yes 6v6. Game modes, I don't know. CTF has been confirmed, which looks to be a ton of fun in this game. Now all I need is a no-respawn team elimination mode and I will be set.

 

[strata8]

I may have missed this, but is there an official/canon explanation on why the aliens look so radically different from the ones in C1/C:W?

I think they genetically modified themselves to respirate in the outside world and the red colour is a result of that. But maybe that's completely wrong.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

WHERE ARE MA REVIEWS??????

 

[Corky]

WHERE ARE MA REVIEWS??????

We're gonna have to wait abit longer, those sub 9 reviews are embargoed.

 

[SapientWolf]

We're gonna have to wait abit longer, those sub 9 reviews are embargoed.

Dammit, where are the bargo busters when you need them?

 

[strata8]

We're gonna have to wait abit longer, those sub 9 reviews are embargoed.

OPM?

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Liars.

 

[Corky]

Dammit, where are the bargo busters when you need them?

Nick ate them

 

[Patrick Bateman]

Was it 12 PST or EST the reviews are about to hit?

 

[Dilly]

Aren't the aliens from Crysis 2 just the aliens from Crysis 1 but in suits so they can survive the gravity of earth?

 

[strata8]

Was it 12 PST or EST the reviews are about to hit?

Wasn't it 9am PST?

 

[MadOdorMachine]

Just played the opening level of the PS3 version

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from the submarine to the first cityscape

So far, I'm extremely disappointed in the graphics. Water looks like crap - you can see tringles in the ripples. Smoke and fire is bad. Framerate is bad. Resolution is bad. Pop up is bad. I don't know where to begin. Fortunately I've got the PC version coming in tomorrow from Amazon.

 

[Corky]

Just played the opening level of the PS3 version

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from the submarine to the first cityscape

So far, I'm extremely disappointed in the graphics. Water looks like crap - you can see tringles in the ripples. Smoke and fire is bad. Framerate is bad. Resolution is bad. Pop up is bad. I don't know where to begin. Fortunately I've got the PC version coming in tomorrow from Amazon.

careful now, people will call you a madman for not agreeing that this game will set the visual bar for consolegames generations to come...

 

[eso76]

loving it

may i suggest you guys pay attention to brightness when the game asks you if you want to adjust it, because i noticed that's the first time default values are not optimal.
cranking it to 70 or 80 removes black crush and the excessive contrast. IQ will benefit from it and it won't look washed out at all.

 

[BeeDog]

Thanks for the answers, guys.

Anyway, is the game really 12-13 hours, as some state, or is it again a case of ballooning the number? I truly wish the campaign is that long.

 

[strata8]

Just played the opening level of the PS3 version

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from the submarine to the first cityscape

So far, I'm extremely disappointed in the graphics. Water looks like crap - you can see tringles in the ripples. Smoke and fire is bad. Framerate is bad. Resolution is bad. Pop up is bad. I don't know where to begin. Fortunately I've got the PC version coming in tomorrow from Amazon.

Crysis 2 impressions are so conflicting

 

[strata8]

Thanks for the answers, guys.

Anyway, is the game really 12-13 hours, as some state, or is it again a case of ballooning the number? I truly wish the campaign is that long.

If you play like I do, exploring and thinking about different ways to approach the situation, then yeah, that's probably how long it will be.

If you run-and-gun and cloak past the parts where this tactic can't be used, though (like that guy from Youtube), I'm guessing you'll hit ~6 hours.

 

[RiverBed]

So since the game is finally out, can any PC gamer confirm if it looks better than the first? I need a showcase for my PC and the first Crysis is an unoptimized bitch. Crysis 2 was a no-brainer show case game for a new rig, but I hear it isn't that evolved graphically from the first and that DX11 is patched in later? So what is the practical word here?

I am not following on the news of this since I don't play my shooters on PC.

 

[MadOdorMachine]

Crysis 2 impressions are so conflicting

It's in no way the best looking console game. Judging by the KZ3 demo, I'd say it's the better looking game of the two. UC2 looks better. There's so many things wrong with it, I really don't know where to begin. CoD4 & MW2 look better imo. I just want to get the PC version and forget this travesty ever happened. Ick.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

It's in no way the best looking console game. Judging by the KZ3 demo, I'd say it's the better looking game of the two. UC2 looks better. There's so many things wrong with it, I really don't know where to begin. CoD4 & MW2 look better imo. I just want to get the PC version and forget this travesty ever happened. Ick.

What's going on in this post?

 

[MadOdorMachine]

So since the game is finally out, can any PC gamer confirm if it looks better than the first? I need a showcase for my PC and the first Crysis is an unoptimized bitch. Crysis 2 was a no-brainer show case game for a new rig, but I hear it isn't that evolved graphically from the first and that DX11 is patched in later? So what is the practical word here?

I am not following on the news of this since I don't play my shooters on PC.

I'm primarily a console gamer, but the first game is still the best as far as graphics go imo. Crysis 2 will probably run better on most PCs since they took out all the trees.

 

[WreckTheLaw]

What's going on in this post?

Really dedicated parody?

 

[MadOdorMachine]

What's going on in this post?

I'm disappointed, but not surprised. I should have known after the demo to stay clear of the PS3 version. This thread gave me hope, but it appears it has failed to deliver at the end of the day.

 

[CozMick]

Call of Duty 4? seriously?!

Better looking than Killzone 3 but not Cod4? wow, just WOW!

Thanks to you I will never ever listen to a gaffers opinion ever again

 

[SapientWolf]

Call of Duty 4? seriously?!

Better looking than Killzone 3 but not Cod4? wow, just WOW!

Thanks to you I will never ever listen to a gaffers opinion ever again

GAF is inclusive to people with visual disabilities.

 

[Corky]

GAF is inclusive to people with visual disabilities.

And to those of ridiculously low standards apparently...

 

[strata8]

And to those of ridiculously low standards apparently...

How low are we talking about here?

 

[supermackem]

I wouldnt use cod 4 as any sort of level for teh gfxxxx apart from the great fps. Cod 4 really dude?.

 

[Waikis]

Guy sounds like an dolt. That and my assumption is he's playing a pirated copy. I have this theory that when you're playing an illegal copy of a game, you just don't generally get as much enjoyment from it or treat it in the same vain. Obviously not always, but most times.

People who download games tend to go through games like candy. Whereas when you buy something with your hard earned, there's that extra incentive to really give it time and effort and get your money's worth.

Dont you then have a biased predisposition about the game?
I find people who pirate games are actually the ones who can make an impartial opinion about games. They don't have any allegiances to developers/consoles etc and they certainly dont force themselves to like a game because they paid $60 for it. They simply look at the games for what it is.

 

[LowParry]

Oh tomorrow is going to be so interesting here. I'll bring the popcorn when I wake up.

 

[MadOdorMachine]

Call of Duty 4? seriously?!

Better looking than Killzone 3 but not Cod4? wow, just WOW!

Thanks to you I will never ever listen to a gaffers opinion ever again

I don't know how they screwed it up that bad, but yes, I think CoD4 looks better on PS3 than Crysis 2. I would rather have a game not try to push as many bells and whistles at you and run well than to fail in pretty much every department. I don't even know what to say. There's a reason they didn't show the PS3 version all this time. I can't comment on the 360 version, but I'm taking this piece of crap into Gamestop first thing in the morning. Crytek seriously dropped the ball on this and it's the worst case of false advertising I think I've ever seen.

 

[SapientWolf]

Dont you then have a biased predisposition about the game?
I find people who pirate games are actually the ones who can make an impartial opinion about games. They don't have any allegiances to developers/consoles etc and they certainly dont force themselves to like a game because they paid $60 for it. They simply look at the games for what it is.

Valueless, according to their standards. I'm sure they're the preeminent authority on digital entertainment.

 

[supermackem]

I don't know how they screwed it up that bad, but yes, I think CoD4 looks better on PS3 than Crysis 2. I would rather have a game not try to push as many bells and whistles at you and run well than to fail in pretty much every department. I don't even know what to say. There's a reason they didn't show the PS3 version all this time. I can't comment on the 360 version, but I'm taking this piece of crap into Gamestop first thing in the morning. Crytek seriously dropped the ball on this and it's the worst case of false advertising I think I've ever seen.

This is going against all the ps3 footage we are getting on youtube atm.

 

[cyberheater]

I don't know how they screwed it up that bad, but yes, I think CoD4 looks better on PS3 than Crysis 2. I would rather have a game not try to push as many bells and whistles at you and run well than to fail in pretty much every department. I don't even know what to say. There's a reason they didn't show the PS3 version all this time. I can't comment on the 360 version, but I'm taking this piece of crap into Gamestop first thing in the morning. Crytek seriously dropped the ball on this and it's the worst case of false advertising I think I've ever seen.

If you think CoD4 looks better then Crysis2 then you'd better hand in your PS3 and tv at Gamestop while you're there.

 

[cyberheater]

This is going against all the ps3 footage we are getting on youtube atm.

LOL at us posting right after each other. Hope things are going well for you mate.

 

[strata8]

Does anyone think the game looks a bit... cartoony?

 

[supermackem]

LOL at us posting right after each other. Hope things are going well for you mate.

Yeah mate same to you.