Crysis 2

[Flawless]

Re: Crysis 2 coming to consoles

G4 on the PS3 version

Visually, the game ran flawlessly, but I couldn't help thinking that some of the textures were a little dull for some reason. It might have been the TVs, because I noticed the text on the menu screens had a little ghosting going on too, so that could explain it. Don't get me wrong. The game is a stunner, but it was just something I noticed.

There's a demo coming March 15 for PS3. It's multiplayer only, and while I'm much more interested in the single player, it should give us a good idea of how it performs. Both the 360 and PS3 versions are sub-HD, 1152x720 and 1024x720 respectively, but low framerate on top would be a shame.

Framerate looks fine in this video though:

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[goh]

Re: Crysis 2 coming to consoles

the multiplayer demo on PC which, despite its own issues, understandably smokes its console cousins

The only graphics issue I had was that the opening screen said 'Press Start'. Couldn't really pay attention to detail in a multiplayer game so may have missed something. Didn't like the multiplayer but I'm not big on that anyway. Higher expectations for the single player after playing. No DX11 until a later patch though.

[LingeringRegime]

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Shame. I was really looking forward to this game.

[goh]

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Is it really a suprise though? Considering the first game. The engine isn't console based and pretty heavy so it'd be hard to optimize for consoles. Especially since it's their first time trying to get a game on there.

[LingeringRegime]

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Is it really a suprise though? Considering the first game. The engine isn't console based and pretty heavy so it'd be hard to optimize for consoles. Especially since it's their first time trying to get a game on there.

Didn't know much about the first game, except it was very pretty on high end PC's.

[goh]

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I keep hearing different stuff about how long it is. Hope it's 12-15 hours.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I don't know, the 360 version stands up pretty well against a higher end PC running the game.

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[goh]

Re: Crysis 2 coming to consoles

For now. Pretty sure the demo couldn't be maxed on PC.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: Crysis 2 coming to consoles

For now. Pretty sure the demo couldn't be maxed on PC.

The guy who did the video claimed that the PC was maxed.

It's obvious at how much better the PC version is.

[Flawless]

Re: Crysis 2 coming to consoles

PC is limited to DX9 and the gamma in that video looks off. 360 version looks good though, and I actually prefer the look of some of the scenes without all the bloom. The DOF on the gun is nice too.

[Flawless]

Re: Crysis 2 coming to consoles

Having trouble connecting to games, so only managed to get into one. This isn't a great showing and selling of CryEngine 3 on PS3 though. The IQ is really poor and framerate is unstable.

[Flawless]

Re: Crysis 2 coming to consoles

Okay, Pier 17 map looks a good bit better than that Skyline map and has a better framerate. Still sub-HD resolution is very noticeable and I'm not seeing any AA. Gameplay is pretty twitch. It feels like COD to me, which isn't my cup of tea anymore, but I'm liking the nanosuit powers, mobility, and the way they handle killstreaks. Probably will just rent for single player.

[humaca80]

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Okay, Pier 17 map looks a good bit better than that Skyline map and has a better framerate. Still sub-HD resolution is very noticeable and I'm not seeing any AA. Gameplay is pretty twitch. It feels like COD to me, which isn't my cup of tea anymore, but I'm liking the nanosuit powers, mobility, and the way they handle killstreaks. Probably will just rent for single player.

I second this paragraph. I agree with everything you said Flawless

[Flawless]

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Haven't seen this much visual disparity between a multiplatform title in awhile.

http://www.lensoftruth.com/head2head/verdictscreen-shot-comparison/head2head-crysis-2-multiplayer-demo-screenshot-comparison/

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[Bighoff]

Re: Crysis 2 coming to consoles

Haven't seen this much visual disparity between a multiplatform title in awhile.

http://www.lensoftruth.com/head2head/verdictscreen-shot-comparison/head2head-crysis-2-multiplayer-demo-screenshot-comparison/

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That is pretty damn sad for the PS3, shows that they really don't see to be trying on the PS3. Makes me consider cancelling me pre order, especially cause I'm liking Homefront so much.