Crysis 2
The franchise comes to Earth as New York City faces alien invasion
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Overview
Twenty years have passed since the events of the original Crysis. Now the aliens have returned, but this time they target Earth directly. The attack focuses on New York City, transforming the iconic metropolis into a war-torn battleground. You assume the role of Alcatraz, a U.S. Marine who acquires a new-generation nanosuit after a mysterious encounter. Equipped with enhanced armor, strength, speed, and cloaking abilities, you must defend what remains of human civilization against the alien onslaught. Crysis 2 brings the series' signature gameplay to urban environments, with skyscrapers becoming strategic vantage points and city streets turning into tactical battlegrounds. The refined nanosuit provides more powerful abilities, and the story explores themes of human resilience and alien invasion.
Features
- Enhanced nanosuit with improved abilities
- Urban warfare across iconic New York City locations
- Refined graphics and physics engine
- Improved AI and tactical combat
- Multiple difficulty modes
- Extensive multiplayer with new game modes
- Story-driven campaign with memorable characters
- Dynamic environmental destruction
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System Requirements
Minimum
OS: Windows XP/Vista/7, Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz, RAM: 8GB, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 3870, Storage: 16GB
Recommended
OS: Windows Vista/7 64-bit, Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD equivalent, RAM: 16GB, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon HD 5870, Storage: 16GB SSD
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Crysis 2
Overview
Crysis 2 represents the franchise at its commercial peak. Moving the action from a mysterious tropical island to Earth itself – specifically New York City – the game maintains the series' signature gameplay while adapting it to urban warfare scenarios. The shift in setting revitalized the franchise and attracted a broader audience.
Setting & Story
Two decades after the original Crysis, humanity has recovered from the first alien invasion. The discovery of advanced alien technology has accelerated human advancement, but peace doesn't last. The aliens return, and this time they target humanity's greatest city directly. New York becomes a battleground, with iconic landmarks transformed into strategic war zones.
Alcatraz and the New Nanosuit
Unlike Nomad or Psycho, you play as Alcatraz, a relatively unknown Marine thrust into extraordinary circumstances. After acquiring a prototype nanosuit, you become humanity's best hope for survival. The new suit is more powerful than its predecessors, offering enhanced versions of classic abilities plus new tactical options.
Urban Combat Evolution
Fighting in New York City provides a different tactical landscape than the original's tropical island. Skyscrapers offer elevation advantages, dense urban architecture creates cover opportunities, and street-level combat forces different tactical thinking. The refined physics engine handles urban destruction with impressive fidelity – collapse a building onto enemies, use vertical movement to outmaneuver opponents, or navigate the city's intricate layouts.
Multiplayer Explosion
Crysis 2's multiplayer proved enormously popular. The nanosuit mechanics create dynamic competitive gameplay where mastery of suit modes determines victory. New game modes and a comprehensive progression system attracted players who might not appreciate the campaign.
Campaign Highlights
The campaign features memorable set pieces and strong character moments. The story explores human desperation against overwhelming odds, the cost of war, and the question of humanity's future. Multiple endings based on player choices add replay value.
Broader Appeal
Crysis 2 successfully brought the franchise to console audiences while maintaining the PC experience. This broader accessibility introduced millions to the series, establishing Crysis as a mainstream franchise alongside established shooters.
Legacy
While some longtime fans appreciated the streamlined approach compared to the original, Crysis 2 proved the franchise could evolve. Its commercial success demonstrated that innovation and accessibility could coexist in AAA shooters.