Evidently, Crysis is coming back [2020]

An update for the PC version,

 

I start to like the Xbox One version.

 

I have been wondering if the reason could simply be lazyness.

Perhaps Saber Interactive and Crytek saw that remastering the original PC version would have been far too much work (=rewriting code) and just couldn't be arsed to do it.

 

I am guessing the console version was more heavily optimized and already multithreaded perhaps?

 

What buggers me the most is lack of physics interaction with foliage and trees in this remaster. That was one of the most impressive aspects of original lumber jack simulator also known as Crysis ... The amount of fun I had cutting all the trees and chopping them bit by bit, seeing how grenades generated shockwaves through bushes made me feel very powerful. Since first mission, after cutting all trees from the map and demolishing all huts bare handed, I knew that dealing with alien threat will be a walk in the park.

I don't like this remaster and will only buy it on sale to look at RT effects, but will not enjoy playing it as I did back in 2007.

 

Huge update, 10 GB for my Xbox One,

 

Don't know, how credible:


I dare to say, that the game isn't a big success on PC and consoles. Almost all reviewers ignored the game in their XSX/PS5 reviews.

 

Crysis Remastered Update 1.3 Improves Performance For High-End PC, DLSS 2.0 Support Still Missing
November 26, 2020

Crysis Remastered Update 1.3 Improves Performance For High-End PC, DLSS 2.0 Support Still Missing | Player.One

 

Curious

Adding back Ascension on PC.

And then a swath of bug fixes on top of these.

 

Vlad from Crytek posted a congifuration file for boosting reflections.

 

Nice enhancement!

 

So, the last update is huge and I love the classic suit - it`s more Crysis now.

 

HDR fix: Hey everyone. We've just released a hotfix for the Xbox HDR detection issues : Crysis (reddit.com)

Almost 10 GB...

Crysis Remastered - PC Update 2.1.2 : Crysis (reddit.com)

 

There is a new update (for the Xbox version), but I can't find any patch notes or so.

 

With the release of the remasters I've played trough Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 again.


First Crysis 2.

Even ten years after its release Crysis 2 is still great. In today's gaming landscape a similar game would perhaps stand out even more than it did back then.

Much of the sections are like a playground, providing interesting weapons and options. The player decides how to proceed tactically. To begin with, a creative player doesn't know what to start with the spectacular choice of weapons. Almost all weapons are first-class in terms of control, sound, animations and hit effects. In addition, they pave the way for different play styles. I most often use the heavy machine gun from vehicles or and walk loudly towards the enemies with it. Shotgun in quick close combat with glide or SCAR AB at short and medium range also give a lot of pleasure.

The enemy AI is better in Crysis 3 and in the second part the AI sometimes has bugs, overall it still remains fun and is challenging. From my experience I can also say that each playthrough can be different. The replay value is high. Similar to an MGS 3 or MGS V Ground Zeroes.

When it comes to the difficulty level in Crysis 2, I usually chose the second or third one so that I can afford to make more mistakes and play more aggressively than in higher difficulty levels. It's still not undemanding, even if a good player will rarely die. It has to be said that I know every section well so I always had the right weapons at hand. Heavy machine guns can be taken to the next section of a mission.

With my PC and enthusiast sound system Crysis games were always great. The music and sound are tremendous and are the hallmark of Crysis 2 and 3 in particular. Rarely such a level in a video game is achieved. Graphically I think that the Crysis 2 remaster has some really good points. Especially the harmonious SVOGI lighting and the clean picture. Overall, it is a smooth gaming experience. The most disturbing thing is the particle effects which do not blend harmoniously into the environment in terms of lighting. This game also has significantly more repetitive assets compared to The Division. In contrast, Crysis 3 has a far more complex and less videogame-like level design and facial animations that are better than almost all of today's games. This is predominantly surpassed by some Sony games.

In Crysis 2 I had a slightly depressed mood during the last two missions as this adventure was again nearing its end. Unfortunately, there are few current first-person shooters that appeal to me. Apart from that only a minority will reach this class. A Far Cry can in no way compete with Crysis games. Qualitatively, the whole Crysis 2 campaign can hold a high level. The nine hours are spectacular, brute, very intense and need full concentration. It's not something to be played on the side and should be played through coherently in a few days.

I could say much more bout Crysis 2. In my opinion, the text form is unsuitable for describing such experiences unless an eternity is to be spent on it. There would be no end to it.



Now to Crysis 3.

Crysis 1 is often called the best Crysis but it suggests more freedom to players than it has. The areas are more restricted than the areas in Crysis 3 which brings more varied and intense gameplay mechanics. Crysis 3, where there is more to explore than in Crysis 1, mixes tighter areas with more expansive and vertical gameplay. It is clearly superior to Crysis 1 in terms of game design and architecture and in terms of craftsmanship.
Weapons and the resulting gameplay mechanics are more extensive in Crysis 3. Sneaking and fighting can be combined better than in Crysis 1 due to the aforementioned varied game mechanics and weapon selection, superior environment design and more exciting enemy AI. Crysis 3 offers more depth than Crysis 1. Crysis 1 was outstanding in 2007 but with Crysis 2 and especially Crysis 3 there was a spectacular development in the first-person shooter genre. In my opinion Crysis 1 is better with cheats such as more energy, ammo, weapons etc than when played without these tools. Some basic ideas make more sense in Crysis 1 than in the sequel. The much faster race is an advantage.

Allegedly the consoles had limited Crysis 2 and 3 too much in terms of gameplay. From my point of view this is not true. After all no improvement in the first-person shooter genre could be discovered in the video game world after Crysis 3. Crysis 2 has not aged even ten years after its release. Gameplay-wise Crysis 3 offers by far the best moments of the series. Unfortunately, however, unlike Crysis 2, the quality is not constant. Some sections are worse than others amd the graphic quality also varies more than in the Crysis 2 remaster.
Technically Crysis 3 is very similar to the original PC version. However, there are visual and performance improvements. Unfortunately they didn't go any further. Hopefully there will be more to come. I would like to have better metal shaders and a very clean image like in Crysis 2. While the price of the Crysis 3 remaster could be lowered, Crysis 2 is worth every penny!




For a potential Crysis 4 I would go in the direction of Crysis 3 but more grandiose and more massive. The cost would be high and whether Crytek can get the resources to do it is questionable. Crysis 2 is best in the areas of staging, atmosphere, plot and music. This should also be looked at closely in a Crysis 4. In Crysis 3, I find the mood strangely depressive and oppressive, probably due to the tone and environments. This also has its charm.

 

If Crysis 2 Remastered is not a port of the X360 version, why I cannot grab the dog tag like in the original?

 

I've just purchased Crysis 3 Remastered on my switch and I have been very impressed. This blows away the console version IMO. The game-play is much smoother (locked 30fps), special effects are ramped up and the game just looks better overall. I'm playing the game undocked and I kinda chuckle a bit...its just amazing that we're able to play a game with this kind of graphical fidelity on a gaming handheld (I have the Switch Lite version). Huge props to Crytek to finally getting it right...at least on the switch.

 

Microsoft own the Gears and Rage IP.