valentine71
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MYE said:Good to know cuz K3 left a bad taste on my mouth
Don't forget the shitty frame-rate.
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Crysis 2 |OT| This is what happens Larry...
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Don't forget the shitty frame-rate.
Finished the game last week on 360 and I have to agree with the recent posts, Crysis 2 is a game that's somehow less than the sum of its parts. "Boring" and "by-the-numbers" are two adjectives with which I have to unfortunately agree.
Glad I played through it, and the game *did* have its moments, but I'm glad there's still a decent trade-in value for this game because it's one of the few I won't keep.
Glad I played through it, and the game *did* have its moments, but I'm glad there's still a decent trade-in value for this game because it's one of the few I won't keep.
Phife Dawg
Member
You don't see the need, I do. Plus there's no need to limit it with the new patch. If they fear for the implications in multi just make it cheat protected there.TheExodu5 said:
Eh, one of my beefs are the confined environments, they just drop you into a limited set piece at a time. Granted, still better than a lot of similar games out there but a step back from Crysis for sure.Summary Man said:
BobsRevenge
I do not avoid women, GAF, but I do deny them my essence.
Crysis 2 is actually one of the more imaginative FPS games that has come out recently. It tends to feel more thoughtfully designed.
I think its the comparison to the original that takes it down a peg, but, to me, there is a lot more to it than the typical FPS even after you take into consideration how watered down it is. The suit still provides that extra dimension that other games typically lack. Some of the game felt forced, but what game doesn't have that problem?
I tried to go into Crysis 2 without any comparisons in mind, and tried to just experience it. I thought it was a great FPS. The suit upgrade components were mostly retarded, but could be lived with. The story didn't really make sense a lot of the time. Other than that it was a really solid FPS that was a lot of fun to play, and there are many ways to tackle the various fights the game puts you into.
I'm not sure where the boring stuff is coming from. Perhaps it still has a little bit of the problem Crysis had for some people, and they don't pay enough attention to trying to have fun? Exploiting the environments to do badass things instead of simply trying to rush?
I think its the comparison to the original that takes it down a peg, but, to me, there is a lot more to it than the typical FPS even after you take into consideration how watered down it is. The suit still provides that extra dimension that other games typically lack. Some of the game felt forced, but what game doesn't have that problem?
I tried to go into Crysis 2 without any comparisons in mind, and tried to just experience it. I thought it was a great FPS. The suit upgrade components were mostly retarded, but could be lived with. The story didn't really make sense a lot of the time. Other than that it was a really solid FPS that was a lot of fun to play, and there are many ways to tackle the various fights the game puts you into.
I'm not sure where the boring stuff is coming from. Perhaps it still has a little bit of the problem Crysis had for some people, and they don't pay enough attention to trying to have fun? Exploiting the environments to do badass things instead of simply trying to rush?
DX11 video
http://videos.pcgameshardware.de/hdvideo/2481/Crysis-2-Nvidia-zeigt-erste-DirectX-11-Szenen
- Hardware Tessellation / SSS / crest foam
- improved Water effects
- full resolution HDR . Motion Blur with sprite based bokeh . DOF
http://videos.pcgameshardware.de/hdvideo/2481/Crysis-2-Nvidia-zeigt-erste-DirectX-11-Szenen
- Hardware Tessellation / SSS / crest foam
- improved Water effects
- full resolution HDR . Motion Blur with sprite based bokeh . DOF
How About No
Member
-GOUKI- said:
Ah man, still offscreen?
Are there any full shots/videos of this running in DX11?
JB1981 said:
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And please stop offering Crysis 1 as a viable option for people that might think Crysis 2 is boring.
A person "bored" with Crysis 2 will probably fall asleep playing the original. Lots of freedom, yes. Also lots of just going around seein' stuff. No real story whatsoever in the first one.
I'd be curious to find out exactly what fps titles those that found Crysis 2 boring have enjoyed and not found boring?
Takamura-San
Member
Is any playing this game online on pc?
I find it quite entertaining.
I find it quite entertaining.
Lord-Audie said:
I'll try to get into it again. The LOD in the latest patch seems really bad, I have shit popping in just a few feet from me, and it's way worse than Extreme in single player appears.
People were upset because Crytek was all about including the latest and greatest shit in Crysis 1, but didn't with 2. DX9 looks fantastic still. The Witcher 2 is DX9.Veal said:
SneakyStephan
Banned
scitek said:
Only they didn't even bother with pom textures so everything that wasn't super shiney looked flat and ugly.
Nor did they add high quality textures for pc, and there was no decent AA mode...
Witcher 2 has glorious textures and pom out the wazoo, you can't compare them.
I have been pretty vocal here about my enjoyment of Crysis 1 and disappointment with Crysis 2. As for other FPS games, I'd list Halo, Left 4 Dead, and Half Life as some of my most enjoyed series. Bioshock 1 was also exceptional. First person titles that don't necessarily fall under the FPS blanket, like Metroid Prime, Amnesia, and Portal, are games that I've really enjoyed as well. If you're talking multiplayer-specific, Killing Floor, Counterstrike, Shadowrun, Section 8, and Team Fortress 2 all have a place in my heart.Dreohboy said:
Do you want a full list of first person shooter games I own? Because I have a bit over 60 on Steam alone. And Crysis 2 is one of the least memorable.
Phife Dawg
Member
Eh, it all depends on taste. Crysis was fun because you could roam around the island, doing your thing (still limited of course but way better than in 2). The story in 2 so far is stupid and I don't see any improvement in regards to Crysis. It's just more streamlined to "modern" tastes now: Only 2 suit powers which can be activated, more cutscenes, more "Oh, shit" moments (scyscrapers collapsing, trains crashing etc., basically scripted events), more hand-holding (bullet tracers, tactical assessments etc.), more linearity etc., etc.Dreohboy said:
It's not a bad game and I wouldn't necessarily call it boring but I can see where those comments come from.
The optimization is really great, I have to agree, almost makes up for the low res textures I'm seeing all over the place. But still, looks good and runs buttery smooth on extreme. Of course the openness of Crysis was a technical marvel in itself and is badly missed. There's just no real "wow" effect for me.thetrin said:Crysis 2 is still a great looking game in DX9, and so insanely well optimized. I just want the DX11 patch.
Playing this maxed out at 1080p and surprised at how smooth the frame rate is. Graphics whilst fantastic, still don't leave me completely awed though. I guess being a Crysis game my expectations were higher. Was thinking it would be a game changer visually. Still love the fact that it runs so well though.
So far enjoying the experience, but two things that are still big negatives imo are the AI and ragdoll physics. Physics are so wonky at times, with random death animations of legs flying in the air etc, and the AI, just weird. They're either incredibly dumb, somewhere in-between or too good (see you from miles away through a tiny gap whilst you're crouching or something pants like that).
So far enjoying the experience, but two things that are still big negatives imo are the AI and ragdoll physics. Physics are so wonky at times, with random death animations of legs flying in the air etc, and the AI, just weird. They're either incredibly dumb, somewhere in-between or too good (see you from miles away through a tiny gap whilst you're crouching or something pants like that).
Kolgar said:
I've played through the game two times, and can't wait to play through it again.. I just thought it was funny you're using the same argument against that I'm using for. I think the sum of all parts made Crysis 2 into a very nice experience. But then again, I love and respect the concept of different taste.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
Just started today. On mission 7. Fuck the checkpoints in the face. That is all.
sweetvar26
Member
I just beat the game. It was fun, ending could have been better. Soundtrack was fantastic. Solid FPS.
I'm looking for New Game+. Do I restart the campaign or just restart a mission on higher difficulty? When I do the campaign, it says I'd loose all my data, I want to keep my upgrades.
Could someone tell me?
I'm looking for New Game+. Do I restart the campaign or just restart a mission on higher difficulty? When I do the campaign, it says I'd loose all my data, I want to keep my upgrades.
Could someone tell me?
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Hey Crysis 2 players i just found an FY71 after the Xbox 360 patch went live, dont know if its a glitch or if some on disk DLC has been leaked by the patch.
But the gun is way overpowered.
Its about as powerful as a Grendel but fully automatic, and also has the Armor Penetrating properties.
Its also has zero recoil even less than the guns pre recoil patch.
Anyone have more details on what the story is with this gun
But the gun is way overpowered.
Its about as powerful as a Grendel but fully automatic, and also has the Armor Penetrating properties.
Its also has zero recoil even less than the guns pre recoil patch.
Anyone have more details on what the story is with this gun
Guerrillas in the Mist
Member
The FY71 was the more or less the AK of the first game, the Koreans used it in the SP. No idea what it's doing in Crysis 2
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Guerrillas in the Mist said:
Just found out its on disk, to unlock it you need to download the Decimation pack.
But if even one of your friends has it you can play with it...if they are willing to die once for you.
Decimation DLC here:
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/P...ion-Pack/23dd7056-f15f-4cb3-a41f-dbd56ee60fa4
Gonna check if i can trick the game into letting me unlock without purchasing the DLC.
sweetvar26 said:
The game keeps your upgrades even if you start a new game, or just load a level, the upgrades are saved after you reach any check point.
Played the game for several hours today. Just when I thought the visuals were a bit of a let down (my expectations were very high) and I was starting to get bored with the gameplay, bham! It all just upped 3 ate's! Visuals, scale, lighting, atmosphere...it all just went through the roof. Soon as aliens were introduced, I've started to enjoy the game much more. They're more complex enemies, and their manoeuvrability and appeal make them really interesting to fight. Love the experimental weapons thrown in as well.
I think they've done a great job with pacing in this game. It's not really open ended, but it certainly gives it a sense of openness. Area's are huge and vast, there's also usually lots of horizontal and vertical points of combat interest in given areas. You also get nice spots of mellow followed by dark and spooky or wide open and manic.
Game's gone from being only decent to great, lets hope it can keep up the pace!
I think they've done a great job with pacing in this game. It's not really open ended, but it certainly gives it a sense of openness. Area's are huge and vast, there's also usually lots of horizontal and vertical points of combat interest in given areas. You also get nice spots of mellow followed by dark and spooky or wide open and manic.
Game's gone from being only decent to great, lets hope it can keep up the pace!
Neuromancer
Member
I wish they'd come out with a single player expansion, instead of or in addition to all these MP maps. Loved this game but I already played through it like 3.5 times!
Dreams-Visions
Member
Anyone else experiencing a lot of server disconnects?
I'm having a helluva time just staying in a match. It's the only game I'm having trouble with.
I'm having a helluva time just staying in a match. It's the only game I'm having trouble with.
Vampire Hunter Vizier
Neo Member
I dont know if this was posted but I guess the dx11 patch is soon with texture update aswell.
http://www.mycrysis.com/dx11
http://www.mycrysis.com/dx11
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
I said goddamn.Vampire Hunter Vizier said:
Take the best looking game out right now apart from Witcher 2 and made it look even better.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
The M.O.B said:
Nice! Of course shortly after its removed via Steam lol.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Hold up the links aren't working for me. Hype decreased. Fuck fuck fuck.
Also, if these don't work with the Steam copy I'm gonna fuckin' rage.
Also, if these don't work with the Steam copy I'm gonna fuckin' rage.
ClovingWestbrook
Banned
Stallion Free said:
EA has 2 of the most visually impressive games/engines under their umbrella. This and BF3 with Witcher 2 should make graphics whores like myself proud.
Alligatorjandro
Banned
Playing this on 360 and I find it highly enjoyable.
Vampire Hunter Vizier
Neo Member
DieH@rd said:
its not out, yet.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Hopefully DX11 POM works with AF no problem.
Dreams-Visions
Member
Okay GAF, I have a serious question: Should I download the $10 DLC packs or not? I've seen very mixed reports that are suggesting that most people didn't download them and consequently most servers never updated to them.
So is the DLC worth the price of admission or no?
So is the DLC worth the price of admission or no?
How About No
Member
Well, I figured out why I could never play the multi, where the servers always showed up empty since launch day!
...I...never patched the game. And now I have, and my .ini file has apparently become moot.
:/
...I...never patched the game. And now I have, and my .ini file has apparently become moot.
:/
Takamura-San
Member
Anyone wants to play this game online?
I still play it to this day.
On PC.
I still play it to this day.
On PC.
Mr.Squirrel
Tom
What's the consensus on the PS3 port? Good or bad? I'm curious to see if PS3 owners will rank it above Uncharted 2 in the graphics department as well.
I think I might pick this up, haven't played a shooter in a while.
I think I might pick this up, haven't played a shooter in a while.