[360, PS3] Crysis 2

[djskribbles]

I think the lighting is the same, just different sun locations.
Also, I think the textures are the same, they just haven't loaded on 360 yet.

Some differences I noticed judging by all the comparisons I've seen, is that the PS3 version has slightly better AF and the 360 version is slightly sharper; whether that's because of the slightly lower resolution, or the crappy scaling quality of the PS3, I dunno. Trees and foliage look different and/or are lit differently, too.

Overall, I think they look virtually identical. I do wonder if there are any differences in the water, and also how they perform.

Anyway, I'm glad I kept my pre-order. I pretty much got the game for free thanks to the EA store f'ing up my order.

 

[czekon]

I wonder how it will look from framerate perspective. I hope DF will analyze this soon.

 

[assurdum]

I think the lighting is the same, just different sun locations.
Also, I think the textures are the same, they just haven't loaded on 360 yet.

Some differences I noticed judging by all the comparisons I've seen, is that the PS3 version has slightly better AF and the 360 version is slightly sharper; whether that's because of the slightly lower resolution, or the crappy scaling quality of the PS3, I dunno. Trees and foliage look different and/or are lit differently, too.

Overall, I think they look virtually identical. I do wonder if there are any differences in the water, and also how they perform.

Anyway, I'm glad I kept my pre-order. I pretty much got the game for free thanks to the EA store f'ing up my order.

From what I have seen, depending more of the capture setting than of 'crappy' upscaling... because sometimes are virtually identical, sometimes ps3 appears too bright...

 

[Antan]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-22-crysis-2-review

First of the big boys to land. Very respectable 8/10.

 

[Rangers]

IGN review is up, 9.0. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1156446p2.html

They also declare the 360 version the best looking game on consoles. Cue outpouring of rage from neogaf...

9.5 Graphics
Crysis 2 on Xbox 360 has taken the crown for best graphics in a console game. It's well animated and the effects are great, but light is always the star of the show.

IGN didn't seem thrilled with the multiplayer though, which is a pretty big knock.

(about multiplayer)

At first, anyway. After several months of beta play on Xbox 360 and PC (and about four hours of play with the review build), I can safely say that it has some balance issues. Sniper fire, cloaks, and Nanovision rule the field, and cut down on the Nanosuit physicality and traversal that make Crysis 2 feel different from other online shooters. It's difficult to say whether a strong, long-term community will rally around the game.

Funny, sniping (with the sniper rifle) actually seemed pretty useless to me in the demo...and I didn't see many others doing it either...

 

[Tap In]

Quote:
Crysis 2 shines most when you push the Nanosuit to the limits of what you think it can do, and the best moments come from points where you stop and ask "did I really just pull that off?" Crysis 2 is a collection of sandboxes, some enormous in size, all laid out to provide multiple options for tackling your objectives.

IGN 9.0 360

GN RATINGS FOR CRYSIS 2 (X360)

9.0 Presentation
Crysis 2 folds all of its interface into a slick, elegant in-game solution that draws you further in. The story has holes, but remains interesting throughout.

9.5 Graphics
Crysis 2 on Xbox 360 has taken the crown for best graphics in a console game. It's well animated and the effects are great, but light is always the star of the show.

9.5 Sound
Fantastic sound effects and positional audio are complimented by one of the best orchestral scores I've ever heard in a game.

9.0 Gameplay
Crysis offers a unique play experience that emphasizes clever power usage against smart AI. It plays fantastically well - when it's working.

9.5 Lasting Appeal
The campaign may last as long as 11 hours, and features a new game+ hook. With a fully realized multiplayer mode, Crysis 2 could keep your interest for quite a while.

9.0
OVERALL
Amazing
(out of 10)

360 version

9.5 Graphics
Crysis 2 on Xbox 360 has taken the crown for best graphics in a console game. It's well animated and the effects are great, but light is always the star of the show.

IGN PS3 9.0

IGN RATINGS FOR CRYSIS 2 (PS3)

9.0 Presentation
Crysis 2 folds all of its interface into a slick, elegant in-game solution that draws you further in. The story has holes, but remains interesting throughout.

8.5 Graphics
Crysis 2 looks great on PS3, but a worse framerate, lower resolution, and missing effects compared to the 360 release hurt it. PS3 owners expect more.

9.5 Sound
Fantastic sound effects and positional audio are complimented by one of the best orchestral scores I've ever heard in a game.

9.0 Gameplay
Crysis offers a unique play experience that emphasizes clever power usage against smart AI. It plays fantastically well - when it's working.

9.5 Lasting Appeal
The campaign may last as long as 11 hours, and features a new game+ hook. With a fully realized multiplayer mode, Crysis 2 could keep your interest for quite a while.

9.0
OVERALL
Amazing
(out of 10)

PS3 Version
8.5 Graphics
Crysis 2 looks great on PS3, but a worse framerate, lower resolution, and missing effects compared to the 360 release hurt it. PS3 owners expect more.

 

[Silent_Buddha]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-22-crysis-2-review

First of the big boys to land. Very respectable 8/10.

Interesting, so first review here compares it to Uncharted 2 and it holds up well even with the occasional graphics glitch. And it's only that story that prevents it from being a 9 or 10 out of 10.

And DF comparison coming soon according to that review.

Regards,
SB

 

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shamelessly stolen from GAF

8/10 Official Playstation Magazine - "excellent - technically strong, visually outstanding and full of welcome fresh ideas."

9/10 Official Xbox Magazine - "some of the most exciting, angry and satisfying action you'll ever have."

9/10 Gamereactor - "Cryteks boiling hot sequel is an exhibition in clever designed freedom and gorgeous graphics."

90% PC Action - No quote

Statepress - 5/5

Attack of the Fanboy - Loved

PC Games - 90/100
http://www.pcgames.de/Crysis-2-PC-21...hooter-816871/

Gamestar - 90/100
http://www.gamestar.de/spiele/crysis...6,2321742.html

Games Aktuell - 9/10
http://www.gamesaktuell.de/Crysis-2-...zone-3-816778/

Gameswelt - 91/100
http://www.gameswelt.de/articles/reviews/7000-Crysis_2/

Krawall - 92/100
http://www.krawall.de/web/Crysis_2/review/id,57998/

Giantbomb: 4/5 stars

Gamespot: 8.5

Eurogamer: 8/10

Gametrailers: 9.1

IGN - 9.0

Gamepro Germany: 88%

Videogamer: 9.0

PC Gamer: 89%

GamePro: 4.5/5

Joystiq: 4/5

BitGamer: 7/10

Strategy Informer: 8/10

The Telegraph: 7/10

NowGamer: 8.9

1UP A-

 

[Trejser]

IGN review is up, 9.0. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1156446p2.html

They also declare the 360 version the best looking game on consoles. Cue outpouring of rage from neogaf...

Remember that they also said that PS3 version of GTA is better and gave MW2 10 for graphics. So... I'll just wait for DF face-off

 

[Tap In]

IGN review is up, 9.0. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1156446p2.html

They also declare the 360 version the best looking game on consoles. Cue outpouring of rage from neogaf...


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yea. would have been beter for everybody had both versions been considered the best looking console game to date as I had expected.

 

[kagemaru]

Since when did the ps3 version have missing effects?

 

[assurdum]

Since when did the ps3 version have missing effects?

Since when ign try to said something of technical & completely missed the target imho... however will see soon.

 

[Antan]

IGN review is up, 9.0. http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1156446p2.html

They also declare the 360 version the best looking game on consoles. Cue outpouring of rage from neogaf...



IGN didn't seem thrilled with the multiplayer though, which is a pretty big knock.

(about multiplayer)



Funny, sniping (with the sniper rifle) actually seemed pretty useless to me in the demo...and I didn't see many others doing it either...

Whats interesting is that only the 360 IGN review proclaims such greatness, but fails to mention problems like they mention in the PS3 review. Clearly both have their faults, to mention one and not the other is a wee bit amateurish. Gamespot at least goes into detail about the iffy side of the visuals.

Ah, Arthur Gies...makes sense now. 8)

 

[Ruskie]

It seems like Playstation Universe review stirred up the internet.
"The fact it is the best looking shooter on PlayStation 3"

 

[assurdum]

Whats interesting is that only the 360 IGN review proclaims such greatness, but fails to mention problems like they mention in the PS3 review. Clearly both have their faults, to mention one and not the other is a wee bit amateurish. Gamespot at least goes into detail about the iffy side of the visuals.

Even more bad... it seem more fanboyish than a serious comparison.

 

[Ruskie]

I think its best to wait for DF,let us not do this on B3D.

 

[assurdum]

I think its best to wait for DF,let us not do this on B3D.

I have seen a lot of videos... even if 360 could be better, what ign said it's just... well it's better if I'm shut up.

 

[Ruskie]

One thing you guys will love about Crysis 2,that GOW III had it going for is the fact that sometimes,some "cutscenes"(they are not really cutscenes) are looking like pre rendered video.Until you move your head with joypad that is

 

[KKRT]

Direct feeds from PS3 version.

http://i51.tinypic.com/29bosyg.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/24612ef.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/jkymtx.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/2e51ill.jpg
http://i56.tinypic.com/f9qg7d.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/2w1vc7a.jpg
http://i55.tinypic.com/2uti2ps.jpg
http://i53.tinypic.com/o8f9qf.jpg
http://i51.tinypic.com/357lssy.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/2l9jfyw.jpg

source: gametrailers board

 

[Trejser]

Looks good. Really can't wait for DF analysys