Crysis 2

Crysis 2 is another great First Person Shooter (FPS) that was released a little under a month ago and has delivered on its promises to add a little something to the genre. Crysis 2 is set in the not too distant future where we have mastered nano technology.

The solo campaign is a great story of the hero, you, inheriting a nano suit and using it to fend off an alien horde that has invaded Earth, New York in particular, it much the style of Battle for LA. The multiplayer segment of the game has taken the FPS genre to a slightly higher level by basically eliminating what many gamers hate...camping. The dog tag system that has been implemented means that if you want the big reward for your kill, then you gotta get out of your hidey hole and run to your recent victim to obtain their dog tag. This is a move welcomed by many gamers, and of course hated by campers. Either way it's certainly an innovation.

Other great features of Crysis 2 include the three main functions of your awesome nano suit; power, stealth and cat-like acrobatics. You can rip off huge turrets and use them as your own, or you can become invisible to sneak up on an unsuspecting opponent or you can jump huge sections of the map to surprise or outrun your pursuers. There is something to suit many play styles here. All of the action, both single and multiplayer is extremely fast paced and requires you to be making some very fast decisions.

The offering of maps is fairly good with a good range of sizes and layouts modes of play are your standard FPS multiplayer ones. Crysis 2's graphics are simply awesome and the sound is also pretty cool. If you enjoy fast paced shooters with a good range of personal abilities, Crysis 2 will more than meet your expectations.

Gameplay: 7/10
Story: 7/10
Multiplayer: 8/10
Graphics: 9/10