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Crysis 2: Maximum Edition

Crysis 2: Maximum Edition Game Cover
93%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
stability
93% User Score Based on 118 reviews

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Crysis 2: Maximum Edition is a multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It received very positive reviews from players.

Crysis 2: Maximum Edition is a Science Fiction shooter game that offers both single-player and multi-player modes. With a good story, amazing game mechanics, and impressive visuals, players are equipped with advanced technology to survive an alien invasion in decimated New York City. As the game states, "Be The Weapon" and take down the extraterrestrial threat.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews
graphics20 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The graphics are stunning and provide an immersive experience, showcasing detailed environments and impressive physics.
  • The gameplay is refined with a revamped nanosuit system that allows for various playstyles, enhancing both single-player and multiplayer experiences.
  • The single-player campaign is engaging with a cinematic story, offering intense action and a variety of combat scenarios.
  • The game is criticized for its linear gameplay compared to the original Crysis, limiting player choice and exploration.
  • Multiplayer suffers from numerous bugs, server issues, and a lack of support, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
  • Some players feel the story is confusing and lacks coherence, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and detail, showcasing impressive visuals and physics that elevate the overall experience. While some players note that the graphics are not a significant leap from the original game, they still stand out as some of the best in the genre, particularly when utilizing advanced settings. However, there are criticisms regarding the game's performance on different platforms, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of advanced graphical options and the impact of console limitations on the PC version.

    • “Crysis 2 (with Crytek's CryEngine 3) truly raises the bar of desktop GPU ability and achieves levels of graphical detail, architecture, and immersion unseen until now on any platform.”
    • “Unbelievable graphics, great music, and awesome environments to explore and fight in.”
    • “Photo-realistic graphics (in DX9 as V10 & 11 will be patched in later), epic story, insane cinematics, what else could you ask for?”
    • “The graphics are pretty standard and are nothing special.”
    • “With textures only half the size of the original game, terrible blur on objects, console options for PC (adjust your TV brightness - fail), many bugs in single-player campaign, dumb AI, not fixed login issues from demo (!!!), constant disconnect and infinite waiting time on some servers, with many hackers in multiplayer, no advanced options to change graphical settings...”
    • “No wonder the graphics suck, if developers make the game for consoles and then port it to PC, not the other way around.”
  • story
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging and cinematic presentation, while others find it confusing or dull. Many appreciate the character development and meaningful narrative, though some express disappointment over the shift to a silent protagonist and the lack of continuity from the original Crysis. Overall, the storyline is seen as a significant aspect that enhances the gameplay experience, despite its inconsistencies.

    • “Takes the best part of Crysis 1 (the nanosuit), adds better pacing and a tighter, more cinematic story.”
    • “Terrific, coherent story line that makes you feel like you are a real action hero saving the day.”
    • “This is an incredible game, in terms of graphics, music, gameplay, and story.”
    • “The story feels a bit confused.”
    • “I disliked the change to a silent protagonist and I was disappointed that the story wasn't continued as Nomad, which I think could have been accomplished.”
    • “The story is appallingly dull and really does not seem to flow well at all.”
  • gameplay
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay in Crysis 2 is praised for its smoothness, variety, and depth, offering a mix of stealth and action that many find enjoyable. While some players appreciate the refined mechanics and customization options in multiplayer, others have noted issues with hackers, glitches, and AI bugs that detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is considered a significant improvement over its predecessor, with stunning graphics complementing the gameplay.

    • “The original Crysis was a perfect combination of stealth, power, story, and fun, action gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and at just the right speed, not too fast, not too slow paced.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely fun and can be played in various ways.”
    • “The gameplay seems to work reasonably well, but I found some abilities like throwing, chucking grenades, and sliding a bit awkward to make use of.”
    • “Tl;dr broken multiplayer, standard graphics, dull story, passable gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is regularly better than the original, but AI bugs really take a lot out of it.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been heavily criticized due to numerous bugs, glitches, and persistent hacking issues that disrupt gameplay. Players have reported significant problems with AI performance, login difficulties, and server downtimes, which detract from the overall experience. Despite its appealing graphics and potential for fun, these stability issues have hindered a smooth gaming experience since launch.

    • “Great graphics and theoretically fun gameplay, but there are many hackers in the game from the very beginning, as well as dozens of glitches and bugs that basically don't allow you to keep a steady flow of games going.”
    • “From buggy AI to very persistent login and lag issues in multiplayer, which still haven't been fixed.”
    • “That is, if you can navigate through a website that looks to be designed by a high schooler and actually create an account with horrendous server downtimes and odd glitches.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it performs well across a range of systems and offers visually appealing graphics, issues like lag and hacks detract from the experience. Crysis 2 has been notably optimized for older hardware, making it accessible on consoles, but some performance problems remain.

    • “The graphics are pure eye candy; while lower resolution than Crysis 1, they look nice and shiny and provide great performance across most systems.”
    • “Crysis 2 can no longer be considered a hardware benchmarking game as it has been thoroughly optimized to the level where it can be played on consoles with hardware that is over 4 years old.”
    • “Crysis 2 can no longer be considered a hardware benchmarking game, as it has been thoroughly optimized to the point where it can be played on consoles with hardware that is over 4 years old.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers highlight that the game's lighting and atmospheric shifts throughout the levels significantly enhance the overall experience, creating a dynamic and immersive environment.

    • “The lighting and atmosphere change during the levels to great effect.”
    • “The immersive sound design and haunting visuals create a truly captivating atmosphere.”
    • “Every environment feels alive, with details that enhance the overall mood and tension.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, contributing significantly to the overall experience alongside impressive graphics and engaging gameplay. Players appreciate how the soundtrack enhances the immersive environments, making exploration and combat even more enjoyable.

    • “This is an incredible game, in terms of graphics, music, gameplay, and story.”
    • “Unbelievable graphics, great music, and awesome environments to explore and fight in.”
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Crysis 2: Maximum Edition is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Crysis 2: Maximum Edition is available on PC.

Crysis 2: Maximum Edition was released on March 22, 2011.

Crysis 2: Maximum Edition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Crysis 2: Maximum Edition is a multiplayer game.

Similar games include Crysis 2, Crysis, Crysis 3, Watch Dogs, Medal of Honor: Tier 1 Edition and others.