Author Topic: Crysis 2 - Update: Crysis 2 returns to Steam w/ Maximum Edition [with ALL DLC] (Read 29305 times)

MysterD · « **Reply #80 on:** Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 02:31:37 PM »

Scored out of a max of 100
PC Gamer -> PC Version - 89.

GameSpot -> Scores are out of a max of 10
X360 and PS3 Review -> 8.5 - Written Review; Video Review.

PyroMenace · « **Reply #81 on:** Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 06:02:07 PM »

Jeff on Giantbomb gave it 4/5 stars. Not bad.

idolminds · « **Reply #82 on:** Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 11:42:27 AM »

Its kinda hard to tell what HardOCP thinks. I mean, come on guys...don't beat around the bush.

Xessive · « **Reply #83 on:** Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 12:00:27 PM »

From Idol's link:

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If you were relying on Crytek to stress your new AMD or NVIDIA GPUs, well, you will likely have to wait another 4 years, or never probably.

Uh, no. I was counting on it not stressing my hardware at all!! I have pretty decent hardware if it did I'd be pretty pissed! Maybe I have to be a graphics card junkie or something to appreciate that statement but if I can't run a game optimally I lose interest quickly.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #84 on:** Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 12:35:25 PM »

Haha, wow. That was pretty amusing.

MysterD · « **Reply #85 on:** Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 01:49:22 PM »

Quote from: idolminds on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 11:42:27 AM

Its kinda hard to tell what HardOCP thinks. I mean, come on guys...don't beat around the bush.

Holy smokes....
LOL @ this.

MysterD · « **Reply #86 on:** Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 06:30:08 PM »

PC Gamer -> All kinds of graphic options have been found in Crysis 2 PC's console-commands.

idolminds · « **Reply #87 on:** Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 06:37:13 PM »

I know PC Gamers have been tweakings things via console commands for a long time, but come on...its 2011. You can make a fucking UI for this shit.

MysterD · « **Reply #88 on:** Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 06:41:19 PM »

Quote from: idolminds on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 06:37:13 PM

I know PC Gamers have been tweakings things via console commands for a long time, but come on...its 2011. You can make a fucking UI for this shit.

Absolutely.

MysterD · « **Reply #89 on:** Friday, March 25, 2011, 01:34:27 PM »

GGMania.com -> Crysis 2 PC - Tweak Tool released.

EDIT - March 25th:
PC Patch 1.1 released.

EDIT #2 - March 26th:
Eurogamer -> PC vs. X360 vs. PS3 versions on graphics quality.

MysterD · « **Reply #90 on:** Monday, March 28, 2011, 03:43:22 PM »

Destructoid -> Crysis 2 sells BIG at Retail...on the 360.

Meanwhile, on the PC on Steam, your big #1 seller is Crysis 2 there.
I'd be very curious to see what the digital sales numbers for Crysis 2 PC are...

Amazon.com's #3 download is Crysis 2 PC.

MysterD · « **Reply #91 on:** Friday, April 08, 2011, 01:37:25 PM »

Crytek announces DX11 Patch for Crysis 2 PC.

Xessive · « **Reply #92 on:** Sunday, April 10, 2011, 05:04:27 AM »

I just realized that Crysis 2 seems to parallel Metal Gear Solid or at least indirectly reference it.

The points I've noticed that really made me think of MGS:

1. Intro: start up in a submarine.
2. Suit camouflage - stealth suit
3. Codec communication
4. Binocular scouting moments
5. Potential spoiler for both games

(click to show/hide)

6. Convoluted story lines.
7. And of course, the over-the-top high-end graphics.

I just get the feeling that Crytek are wink-nudging at it.

Xessive · « **Reply #93 on:** Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 02:47:21 AM »

Just been reading through some articles, commentary, and forum posts.. Holy crap people are bitching wildly about the lack DX11! I don't understand why it's such a huge issue!

I agree that Crysis 2 lacking advanced configuration options is crap, I like to tweak and tinker with my settings to find the ideal balance for my system. But Crysis 2 being DX9 only is not such a big deal for me, I'm actually impressed! It's a testament to what Crytek are able to pull with DX9 alone! Makes me wonder "what the heck were all the other shooter developers doing?"

The criticism on Crysis 2 PC is intense but in my opinion a good chunk of it is uncalled for, crap like "No DX11?! Oh my God this game suuuucks!!" is not constructive criticism and as far as I'm concerned is completely baseless. The more crap I hear about it the more strongly I support Crytek's position.

MysterD · « **Reply #94 on:** Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 03:59:46 PM »

Quote from: Xessive on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 02:47:21 AM

Just been reading through some articles, commentary, and forum posts.. Holy crap people are bitching wildly about the lack DX11! I don't understand why it's such a huge issue!

People expect games from Crytek and DICE to be running the newest versions of DX and have the most cutting-edge stuff to make their graphics blow everything else out of the water.

Plus - Crysis 1 actually had DX10 support.

Supposedly DX10 and 11 had improvements in the "calling" and "passing" sequences. Much improved performance, in comparison to DX9 - see the whole Assassin's Creed 1 PC fiasco, where DX10 was blowing DX9 versions out of the water. So much so, that DX10 support got removed in a Patch, since AMD were going to pull their logo from the game b/c NVidia cards were pouncing it [since only they had DX10 cards at that time available].

Plus, DX10 and 11 were built for multi-threaded processors.

I'm sure those w/ high-end rigs really want to pump-up things w/ everything - including AO and Tessellation...

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I agree that Crysis 2 lacking advanced configuration options is crap, I like to tweak and tinker with my settings to find the ideal balance for my system. But Crysis 2 being DX9 only is not such a big deal for me, I'm actually impressed! It's a testament to what Crytek are able to pull with DX9 alone! Makes me wonder "what the heck were all the other shooter developers doing?"

The criticism on Crysis 2 PC is intense but in my opinion a good chunk of it is uncalled for, crap like "No DX11?! Oh my God this game suuuucks!!" is not constructive criticism and as far as I'm concerned is completely baseless. The more crap I hear about it the more strongly I support Crytek's position.

I don't think people would've bitched so much, if additional DX10 support was in Crysis 2 PC - especially since DX10 support was in the original Crysis games.

Hell, even Dragon Age 2 has DX11 support.

MysterD · « **Reply #95 on:** Sunday, April 17, 2011, 05:10:49 PM »

Kotaku -> Crytek moans about the current amount of RAM X360 and PS3 have [512 MB].
They want at least 8 GB on the next-generation of consoles.

Cobra951 · « **Reply #96 on:** Monday, April 18, 2011, 03:56:17 AM »

By the time the next gen does come out, that number may be realistic. In the meantime, he needs to learn to live within his means. Or not. He can just stick to the high-end PC market. No one is forcing him to make console games.

Xessive · « **Reply #97 on:** Monday, April 18, 2011, 04:25:43 AM »

Quote from: Cobra951 on Monday, April 18, 2011, 03:56:17 AM

By the time the next gen does come out, that number may be realistic. In the meantime, he needs to learn to live within his means. Or not. He can just stick to the high-end PC market. No one is forcing him to make console games.

YES! Exactly. Crytek like to 'cry' about the PC and the criticisms they get for going overboard with technical specs or going way down low, they can't seem to settle in a comfortable middle ground.

Honestly, I have no qualms about the technology in Crysis 2, it's pretty damn impressive what they were able to pull off with DX9 only.

MysterD · « **Reply #98 on:** Monday, April 18, 2011, 05:48:01 AM »

Quote from: Xessive on Monday, April 18, 2011, 04:25:43 AM

YES! Exactly. Crytek like to 'cry' about the PC and the criticisms they get for going overboard with technical specs or going way down low, they can't seem to settle in a comfortable middle ground.

Honestly, I have no qualms about the technology in Crysis 2, it's pretty damn impressive what they were able to pull off with DX9 only.

Looks like now console gaming is on the table for Crytek to "cry" about.

Seems like nothing can make these guys happy...

MysterD · « **Reply #99 on:** Friday, April 22, 2011, 01:37:08 PM »

Bluesnews -> Crysis 2 Editor coming soon and CryEngine 3 SDK planned for Summer 2011.

MysterD · « **Reply #100 on:** Monday, May 30, 2011, 08:11:31 AM »

Kotaku -> CryEngine 3 will be training US Soldiers.

MysterD · « **Reply #101 on:** Thursday, June 23, 2011, 03:03:37 PM »

Crytek speaks about Crysis 2 PC - the DX11 Patch coming next Monday and the "backfire" on the PC version.

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Crytek's decision to make Crysis 2 more accessible to low-spec PC gamers and their console brethren might have been a mistake, reckons the studio's CEO.

Cevat Yerli told Gamasutra that the move upset a significant portion of the shooter's fanbase, something that it's now trying to remedy with the impending DirectX 11 patch.

"Crysis 1's intention was, if I were to play it three years later, it looks great. And it does, actually, it fulfilled that. But it made it difficult for entry-level players," he explained. "So with Crysis 2, we took a different direction, and it backfired a little bit."

As detailed earlier this week, the DX 11 patch arrives on 27th June alongside update 1.9.

"This is much more like a gift to the high-end community," said Yerli. "And I think gamers will appreciate that. It lifts up Crysis 2 and gives a sneak peak of how PC gaming will evolve in the future, if you support a high-end preference."

The original Crysis was infamously demanding on PC users' hardware, and was one of the first games to use the Direct3D 10 framework of DirectX 10.

MysterD · « **Reply #102 on:** Monday, June 27, 2011, 02:29:29 PM »

2.32 GB patch released today for Crysis 2 PC to add DX11 features.
Also - Map Editor for Crysis 2 PC to be released on Wednesday.

MysterD · « **Reply #103 on:** Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 03:37:49 PM »

Crysis 2 PC Map Editor (SDK) Released.

Xessive · « **Reply #104 on:** Thursday, June 30, 2011, 02:04:31 AM »

Big performance boost with the patch even with DX11 switched on.

PyroMenace · « **Reply #105 on:** Saturday, July 02, 2011, 09:52:00 PM »

Glad I waited to play this till now with the DX11 stuff patched in. It looks phenomal and the game plays great too.

MysterD · « **Reply #106 on:** Friday, March 23, 2012, 09:10:00 PM »

Quote from: PyroMenace on Saturday, July 02, 2011, 09:52:00 PM

Glad I waited to play this till now with the DX11 stuff patched in. It looks phenomal and the game plays great too.

Oh, you ain't kidding - C2 just looks amazing and plays amazing.
Just finished the SP Campaign - goddamn, it was awesome!

MysterD · « **Reply #107 on:** Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 03:22:05 PM »

Crysis 2 is back on Steam now...
With a Crysis 2: Maximum Edition that includes ALL of its DLC.

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Already own Crysis 2 on Steam?
As an existing Crysis 2 customer you can upgrade to the Maximum Edition for 50% off the purchase price!
Offer ends June 12 at 10am Pacific Time

About the Game

Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Adapt in real time using the unique Nanosuit 2 Stealth, Armor and Power abilities, then tackle the alien menace in ways a regular soldier could only dream of. Crysis 2 redefines the visual benchmark for console and PC platforms in the urban jungle of NYC. Be The Weapon.

Includes 4 Limited Edition unlocks:
Bonus XP - Access to preset classes plus a custom class
Scar weapon Skin - Scar assault rifle digital camouflage
Weapon Attachment - Day 1 access to scar hologram decoy
Unique Platinum Dog Tag - Display your multiplayer rank and stats

Includes Retaliation and Decimation packs:
Total of 9 additional Multiplayer maps supporting all game modes
2 new weapons - FY71 Assault Rifle and M18 Smoke Grenade

EDIT - 5-30-2012:
RockPaperShotgun -> Looks like Crytek insisted on getting C2 with ALL DLC onto Steam, since they are part of the EA Partners program and since they are NOT owned by EA.

PyroMenace · « **Reply #108 on:** Thursday, May 31, 2012, 07:18:25 AM »

Amazon is actually doing the same thing if you bought Crysis 2 off amazon, which I did. I got an email giving me $20 credit off the Maximum Edition.

MysterD · « **Reply #109 on:** Thursday, May 31, 2012, 02:47:43 PM »

Quote from: PyroMenace on Thursday, May 31, 2012, 07:18:25 AM

Amazon is actually doing the same thing if you bought Crysis 2 off amazon, which I did. I got an email giving me $20 credit off the Maximum Edition.

Yeah, I bought Crysis 2 regular from them, a while back for $10.
I got my $20 coupon for Crysis 2: Maximum.

I don't know what I'm gonna do with it...yet.
I guess we have until July 1st...

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