Crysis 2 on console is better than Crysis on PC
The Crysis and The Sims franchises were for years a PC staples as both the games were made for the mouse and keyboard of a computer and did not count spin-offs. For most of the time the two games remained on PCs.
Today, in the era of high-definition consoles, there are features that can handle whatever the PC games can throw at them and as a result there came games such as Crysis 2 and The Sims 3. These two games are now making way for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.
Graphically, Crysis 2 looked beautiful than the original Crysis. It is set in New York and has done a great job in rendering the major landmarks of the city. There are several places captured with details such as the MetLife Building and the Grand Central Terminal.
The directional pad is superb and the controls are interesting. The left and the right direction pad allows the players to cycle through weapons. Killing enemies is not a big problem and avoiding their gunfire. In fact the the controls are almost transparent.
Crysis 2 Limited Edition Video Trailer
Here is a video of Crysis 2 that explains the bonuses. EA has released it recently and the bonuses are only inclded in the Limited Edition of the game. Limited Edition also includes a SCAR weapon skin, unique Platinum Dog Tag, hologram decoy and bonus XP where as the Nano Edition only includes a statue and backpack.
Crysis 2 releasing on March 22 and 25
Crysis 2 is getting released on March 22 in North America and on March 25 in Europe next year. This was revealed from the Twitter feed of Crytek recently.
Earlier the developer only confirmed officially about the game getting released before March 2011.
Crysis 2 will be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
Earlier both Crysis as well as Crysis: Warhead wer exclusives on PC, but this time it is not the same story for platforms.
Crytek reveals that the demos of PC and Xbox 360 versions will be playable at Gamescom 2010 so that the gamers can compare the graphics between the two.
Crytek claims for the game, “The city offers spectacular opportunities for vertical gameplay… The player can jump between different stories or onto buses or trucks, drop down into craters and fissures in the city’s streets and leap from one building to another.”
The story of Crysis 2 has been written by sci-fi writer Richard Morgan and the game promises the “best ever” graphics. It will also support for stereoscopic 3D visuals.
Crysis 2 delayed by one year
Is it that EA playing with the patience of fans?
The answer is YES.
Electronic Arts announced that crysis 2 will be delayed for a whole year. Gamers has to wait until 2011 fall to play Crysis 2.
Why the game is being delayed is not known. Electronic Arts is not discussing things either as to why they are holding Crysis 2 so long. According to them, the company wants to enhance the 3D visuals.
Well, it does not seems that this is the real reason. Hoever, the company will be updating with their financial briefing soon.
As of now EA had announced that the compnay had swung into profit during first quarter of 2010 and it had made $96 million after eleven quarters in the red.
Leaked News: Crysis 2 Nano Bundle to cost $200
There has been again leaked information regarding the price of Crysis 2 Nano Bundle.
A Swedish retail listing, leaked, suggests the price of Nano Edition to be around $200. The list has then been pulled away from the website of teh retailer leaving the images to stay there.
Well, the Nano Edition bundle will be pretty massive. It will include the game and apart from it a ‘Prophet’ statue and an art book of 176 pages.
It will be unlockable in-game items with a backpack styled in the similar manner as that of Nanosuits featured in the game.
Though the price is a steep one of the whole bundle, but there will be a lot of stuff included in it so that the price is justified.
Big question here is that whether gamers will care enough to get such a massive bundle of Crysis 2 that will be taking up some space at home.
Crysis 2 has artificial intelligence
In past few months it is seen that Crytek has gained a reputation for being outspoken. In fact all the claims made by crytek had gained them reputation like proclaiming that the 3D in Crysis 2 is better than Killzone 2.
With the Crysis 2, Crytek need to prove a lot. It may be that they have to prove more than what they have claimed from time to time in recent months relatede to upcoming Crysis 2. Crytek had also said that the game features the best AI ever seen in video games.
Cervat Yerli, boss of Crytek, said with confidence that Crysis 2 will be featuring the best artificial intelligence in the video gaming industry. He said, “We have the most advanced AI system in a game. We think that Crysis 2 has the most advanced AI for both humans and aliens you’ve ever seen.”
Once again, with all these claims, Crytek has shown that Crysis is a game on which we should keep our eyes on. The small gameplay that Crytek showed was technically impressive.
What the Crysis 2 Nano Edition cost?
This autumn when Crysis 2 will be released, it will be boasting big-time in-game technology and also a deluxe Nano Edition. This has been slip over information through an online retail into the public eye.
Webhallen, a Swedish website has posted a premature price for Kinect.
The Nano Edition will be having a metallic spine attachment. It will include a 7.9-inch Prophet statue, a SCAR hologram, an art book, and also Waffenskin SCAR - Camouflage. There will also be included a special case.
The Prestige Edition of Modern Warfare 2 was launched for $150 with nightvision goggles included in it. The backpack set was price tagged for $199.
Well, do we think for the Crysis 2 Nano Edition the price of $199 is too much.
Crysis 2 arriving this Autumn
According to MCV’s recent statement, Crysis 2 will be arriving this Autumn.
Crysis 2 has become a benchmark name in the gaming industry. Fans of Crysis does not have to wait longer because all the new additions of the game will flow in this holiday with the game.
According to Crytek, all the new CRYEngine 2 has been made use of for the developing of the Crysis 2. The game will be featuring for the very first time in consoles such as PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and also on PC.
The story of Crysis 2 game has been written by the award winning sci-fi novel writer Richard Morgan and the story takes place in urban New York.
Just like its predecessor, the game is a sci-fi action shooter sequel and also many new videos will be released at the E3 Expo 2010.
New Trailer of Crysis 2 reveals more information of the gameplay
At last there is no dramaz and also no children’s songs in the video of Crysis 2. Yes, in the recent trailer of Crysis 2 there is also no lame hints at enemy boss characters. It shows what the gamers and fans were waiting for.
The latest trailer now shows punters a bit of gameplay of the Crysis 2, new urban-based alien-hunting shooter.
Not only it shows the game in action, but it is also looking pretty good. It also shows few new gameplay elements such as stealth takedowns, the big boss, the new alien race in action. The big boss was also revealed in the earlier trailer named the ‘pinger’.
Moreover, this new trailer is a lot bigger than what fans thought of. It looks like a nasty beast. Yes, the big alien dudes with shields looks like they have been taken from Halo.
Crysis 2 shown at E3 Conference
Representatives of EA/ Crytek said at the recent E3 press conference that Crysis 2 boasts the most intelligent
enemies ever. At the conference Crysis 2 was shown. Heat vision mode, vehicle combat and sandbox elements was screened.
The game happens “in the urban jungle”. The locations is a city, but it retains the “go anywhere” feel of Crysis and Crysis Warhead.
The demo which was shown at the E3 conference showed player going from location to location and at last faces off against a gigantic walkinng robot.
Many nanosuit powers were also shown in the screening demo such as Invisibility Cloak. Immediately, it was seen, that the entire building starts crumbling and player catches a ride on a speedy jeep.
As a whole the game seems fast paced. It will hit all the 3 platforms - Xbox 360, PS3 as well as PC. A separate version will come for 2D and 3D.
