A
next-generation project by CryTek, makers of the dazzling FPS Far Cry.
This game is running on the new CryENGINE 2 technology. The game is one
of the the first announced to run on the advanced DirectX 10
architecture.
Set
in 2019 after a colossal asteroid crashes to Earth, Crysis begins
amidst a tense military standoff between the North Korean and United
States governments for control of the impact zone. Amid rising
tensions, the asteroid suddenly bursts open revealing a massive alien
ship, which begins freezing vast portions of the island and altering
the global weather system. The invasion of Earth has begun. Crysis
features an epic three-act story of alien invasion where players are
able to customize their armor and weapons in real time to confront an
ever-changing enemy and a harsh, dynamic environment.
Special Features
Adapt to Survive – An epic story thrusts players into an ever-changing
environment, forcing them to adapt their tactics and approach to
conquer battlefields ranging from newly frozen jungle to zero-gravity
alien environments
Suit up! – A high-tech Nanosuit allows
gamers to augment their abilities in real time on the battlefield.
Players can choose to enhance their speed, strength, armor and cloaking
abilities to approach situations in creative tactical ways
Customizable Weaponry – A huge arsenal of modular weaponry gives gamers
unprecedented control over their play style. Blow the opposition away
with experimental weapons, discover alien technology and utilize custom
ammunition from incendiary-tipped rounds to tactical munitions that can
silently put foes to sleep
Veni Vidi Vici – Lifelike enemy
AI challenges players to assess a situation and approach it
strategically. It isn’t about having the fastest trigger finger –
players are challenged to be proactive in the fight, not reactive
Zero-G Gameplay – Battle a horrifying alien species in a true
Zero-gravity environment, where physics change everything as players
must adapt to moving in Zero-G and contending with the recoil from
their weapons and more
Next-Generation Graphics – Built
from the ground up using Crytek’s proprietary CryENGINE 2™, Crysis’
visuals define “state of the art,” with full DX10 support and scalable
options to deliver solid performance on older machines
Open, Physicalized World – Choose your own path through the open world
of Crysis, destroying obstacles, driving vehicles from VTOL’s to boats
and using the environment itself against your enemies.
Bring it Online – Full-featured multiplayer for up to 32 players with
real-time armor and weapons customization. For a pure adrenaline fix
hit the Instant Action button, or prepare yourself for the all-new
multiplayer PowerStruggle mode that combines economy and vehicle
warfare, alien technology and ranking, all wrapped in a strategic
objective-based experience
