[.ca] Crysis

From the Manufacturer:
From the makers of Far Cry, Crysis offers FPS fans the best-looking, most highly-evolving gameplay, requiring the player to use adaptive tactics and total customization of weapons and armor to survive in dynamic, hostile environments including Zero-G. Earth, 2019. A team of US scientists makes a frightening discovery on an island in the South China Sea. All contact with the team is lost when the North Korean Government quickly seals off the area. The United States responds by dispatching an elite team of Delta Force Operators to recon the situation. As tension rises between the two nations, a massive alien ship reveals itself in the middle of the island. The ship generates an immense force sphere that freezes a vast portion of the island and drastically alters the global weather system. Now the US and North Korea must join forces to battle the alien menace. With hope rapidly fading, you must fight epic battles through tropical jungle, frozen landscapes, and finally into the heart of the alien ship itself for the ultimate Zero G showdown. FEATURES A unique three-act structure forces the player to use real-time armor and weapons customization to adapt constantly to an ever-changing world. Encounter a frightening and totally original alien species—they use their senses intelligently and work together to present the most challenging enemy yet in an FPS. Control of a variety of land, sea, and air vehicles including trucks, tanks, boats, and helicopters. Explore a living, dynamic world where earthquakes, breaking ice, landslides, and tornados pose an ever-present threat. 32-player multiplayer with real-time armor and weapons customization, plus an all-new multiplayer mode that combines player modification and tactical objectives. Emergent gameplay means that in-game actions affect future outcomes and give each player a unique experience. Highly robust and easy-to-use mod toolset allows players to create their own expansive levels for both multiplayer and single-player modes. The CryENGINE 2 engine delivers the most realistic environments, spectacular special effects, physics game engine, lighting system, and enemy Al.

CRYTEK HITS ANOTHER HOMERUN!!!!:
FAR CRY was one of the best FPS games ever sold. It created such a following that can only be compared to that of UNREAL and the original HALF-LIFE. CRYTEK, the publisher of both FAR CRY and CRYSIS, clearly did not rest on its laurels. CRYSIS is an *EVEN BETTER GAME* in many aspects. And toping FAR CRY is NOT an easy task... Graphically the game is GORGEOUS! Not only it is both DX10 and DX9 compatible, it truly maximizes their capabilities. Moving in the jungle is just unbelievable: the natural foliage, the game of light and shadow, the clear water...The weapons are well designed (familiar shapes but mostly futuristic) and their muzzle flashes add to the game realism. Replenishing your ammo is almost never a problem, provided you are frugal with your snipper bullets. A nice touch: most weapons are enhanceable with targeting-lasers, sniper-sights and silencers. The "weapon" you will enjoy more is, of course, the nanite-muscle-suit, a kind of augmenting exoskeleton that serves as both armor and turning you into a super-human. Throwing your enemies over the tree tops can be really fun - and their limp movements and shouted insults are totally realistic! Speaking of realism, wait to reach the zero-gravity levels: the weapons' kick will propel you backwards as it should! And, very important, all these great graphics with steep yet not exorbitant system requirements! CRYSIS is much more stable than BIOSHOCK, although graphically clearly superior. The sound has also been well worked on. There are a number of moments where sound clues are the warning you will get. The sound of an enemy crawling towards you is not a good omen...So get rid of those old headphones and plug in a good set of speakers. The levels are beautifully designed and the AI EXCEPTIONAL! I had a group of enemies outflank me as I was engaged with their comrade left as bait! Shoot an enemy from cover only to watch him seek cover as well - until he or one of his comrades spot your position! Overall, the gameplay controls is very similar to that of FAR CRY (and most FPS nowadays). I do have to point out that movement is precise and effective. Running is fast whereas crouching is stealthy. The game also sports a multiplayer - although it may require lowering the video specs to avoid lagging. Now, this game (being an EA release) sports ...SecuROM. Usually I subtract at least two stars from games burdening us with such dangerous security routines. However, I liked the game so much I felt torn - and decided to make an exception. So, if you are boycotting SecuROM games, be warned, otherwise: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!