Crytek are back and now working with studios across the world have developed the third installment of their franchise, Crysis 3.
Playing a genetically enhanced super soldier (sound familiar) called 'Prophet' you are tasked with aiding other soldiers who have been ejected from the genetics program in a post apocalyptic rendition of Earth.
Cell have begun to bring to an end the nanosuit once thought to be thought of the future of worldwide warfare. Now a problem with its discovery of its development sourced from Alien technology that was discovered deep within the earth (reference to War of The Worlds).
In removing the nanosuit program due to soldiers ability to disconnect from the program, rogue soldiers have been subject to capture, torture and the forceful removal of nanosuits within specialist cell labs. Your task to lead a journey to free them and in turn a journey of discovery of more dark secrets that Cell Corporation hold from public view.
Visuals The Plenty
As a modern FPS it goes without saying that visuals and raw graphics within the game are top notch, even within the Xbox 360 version shaders and specular lighting are utilised immensely the environment and each level is designed to take advantage of this.
Cry Engine has always been known for its focus on advanced physics simulation in addition to the latest in fluid dynamics simulation, fabric, cloth and foliage deformation and skeletal simulations illustrating the forces that can be exerted during movement, transportation, or projection. The level of agility that the protagonist within the game is one not seen in other FPS, all of these controlled by player and not button led such as those in the Call of Duty series.
Dialogue
In game dialogue and voice talent is sourced very well other than Prophet's cliche 'action hero' bursts of emotive speech the co stars has a distinctive British 'Jason Statham' sounding accent. This works well with some of the FMV sequences which play on the emotive human vs killing machine stance.
Gameplay
Each action, or situation the character is emersed within allows the game to be played in any style that the user wishes. From ultimate stealth using the crossbow, which is equipped with an assortment of deadly arrow tips including thermite, carbon fibre, and airburst frag. Or to that of sheer firepower with the ability to customise weaponry in game, the art of successful combination of all ammunition types only once mastered will make the game easier to play.
Multiplayer
Multiplayer is actually surprisingly good, game modes and level design are well throughout and using the environment to your advantage give the experience more depth. Hunter mode is one pick up and play mode which was a big favourite. A Cell vs Hunter all out hunt, Cell carry motion trackers inspired from the Alien Series. Whilst hunters are invisible and carry crossbows with deadly accuracy. Simple last Cell Operative left alive wins, it gave hide and seek a whole new level.
With an average game completion time of around 6-7 hours there is a real sense of reward once completed.. With the video game industry miles ahead of the film industry, Crysis 3 aims to be an all out blockbuster, expect to be treated to a large scale trigger event at the end of each level with its root cause being you. The best example being the 007 Goldeneye inspired dam level, never has destruction looks so good.
Rating 8.6/10
Crysis 3, PC, PS3, Xbox 360
Publisher: Electronic Arts
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