the technology powering it; and
rightly so, because Crysis 3 looks
absolutely remarkable. Play it
on any platform and you’ll be
greeted by one of the most visually
astonishing games available today –
especially if you’ve got a capable PC
(and bear in mind that DirectX 11 is
a requirement to run this game) that
can handle the game at maximum
graphics settings, in which case you
will be amazed by the capabilities of
CryEngine 3. It’s that simple. On the
audio front it’s suitably powerful,
although I found the voice acting to
occasionally be a bit over-dramatic,
particularly the incidental dialogue
between random CELL soldiers –
although the blame can’t purely be
placed on the actors, as the writing
is also shoddy at times, venturing
much too close to ludicrously
macho silliness. If I had to point
out one other complaint I have
with the game, it’d be the artificial
intelligence, which often manages
to be worryingly psychic. Enemies
are capable of spotting you un-cloak
from what seems like miles away,
and I’d occasionally be inexplicably
spotted while hiding behind ample
cover. It makes attempts at stealth
occasionally finicky, but is honestly
easily overlooked.
Finally, there’s the multiplayer
component, which is highly
entertaining. It definitely won’t be
for everyone, because its Nanosuitinfused shenanigans give it a very
unique feel and require a different
attitude compared to certain other
multiplayer shooters; but if you’re
keen to try something new, Crysis
3’s multiplayer is totally worth a
look. It’s packing some interesting
mechanics and game modes. I found
Hunter and Assault to be the most
intriguing of those modes. Hunter
sees a limited number of players
being supplied with permanently
cloaked Nanosuits and Predator
Bows, and they must hunt down a
group of CELL players – who have
proximity alarms and the advantage
of numbers. Assault, meanwhile,
is a bit like Counter-Strike, except
the attacking team gets Nanosuits
and weaker weaponry, while the
defenders have no Nanosuits, but
superior firepower. Naturally,
the multiplayer features all the
requisite modern trappings like
persistent stats, unlockable gear
and customisable classes.
I like Crysis 3. It’s a fantastic game.
Personally, I think I preferred Crysis
2, not only because its narrative is
smarter, but also because it felt like
a more refined game overall than
this new one. Still, the third game is
an excellent conclusion to the series,
one which is sure to make fans
mighty happy.
[ Dane Remendes ]
Would you buy it?
Definitely. While I preferred
Crysis 2, I still had a blast
with this third Crysis, and
the multiplayer should
provide many hours of
frantic fun.
The Score
8.7/10
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