Crysis has the best graphics and physics to date... but still quite outdated gameplay, and it's very short.
Gameplay: 5.5/10
- Nothing really new. Typical FPS stuff. There aren't enough different weapons, and not enough different enemies. The game is also very short and becomes quite boring and repetitive over time. I didn't even finish the final boss since I was so fed up with the game, just screaming "*THIS* is the final boss?? Already?? The game just got started, WTF?!" The alien ship level could've been A LOT better, and I would've like to spend more time on the frozen mountain.
Atmosphere & Immersion: 6/10
- Well, it's ok. Nothing like STALKER, Thief, Deus Ex or Penumbra though. But still quite good for an linear FPS. The story is a basic aliens-invade-the-earth-and-you-have-to-stop-them -story. The graphics add to the atmosphere though, especially the destructible environments and lightning effects.
Graphics: 10/10
- No question. As I said, nothing compares to Crysis when it comes to graphics technology. While they are indeed very impressive, that doesn't save the game though.
Sound: 7/10
- Meh, mostly basic stuff. Nothing that special. It's good that on Delta the Koreans, you know, actually speak Korean.
Physics: 8.5/10
- They are indeed good, but when stuff like Endorphin/Euphoria and Digital Molecular Matter are already gonna appear in some 2008 games, I just can't give Crysis's physics 10 or even 9.
Replay value: 4/10
- While it's theoretically fun to try some new approaches, the game becomes more and more linear towards the ending. And in the end, you just *have* to shoot enemies, 100% stealth isn't an option really... After all, we've seen this stuff in Far Cry already. It's a good thing that it has a level editor though.
Value for money: 4/10
- 50 € for this? I don't think so. If it had expansions and/or was about 2-5 times longer, then it could be worth your money. But for now, I suggest saving your money. Unless you have a monster rig that can run this on high/very high and wanna see some impressive eye candy.
Bugs, Stability & Performance: 7.5/10
- Yes, it needs a very powerful rig to run smoothly. Quit whining. Did any of you really expect to run it on full? I have never EVER seen a game that most medium/high-end PC's could run on full when it was released. So shut up. Otherwise, I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs except a few minor graphic glitches.
Will this game be remembered by old school gamers as a classic after 10 years?:
- Probably not. If you desperately need a first person shooter, and can run this game, you maybe should try it. But I suggest buying STALKER instead.
Who would I recommend to buy the game?:
- Any FPS fan who likes to think a little about tactics (not just mindless run & gun), and people who enjoyed Far Cry. Providing you have a quite high-end PC.
Final score (not necessarily an average): 6.5/10