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Crysis 2′s Shocking Tech Compromise: Proof

Having played Crysis 2, the latest from the former technical innovators at Crytek, I have to express that I’m not only horrified, but also shocked, at the paucity of graphical accomplishments in what should have been a groundbreaking game. It’s quite clear that massive compromises have been made in order to keep the console market happy, meaning the PC version of the game is crippled to the point where it’s literally impossible to look at without feeling physically sick. I have put together some detailed analysis of the differences between CryEngine 2 and CryEngine 3, to prove that the developers have let everyone down

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kyl2774816d ago (Edited 4816d ago )

I don't understand any of this but the gist of it is that the game is awful due to consoles. Or it could be an elaborate joke.

Yeah, it's a joke.

"With Crysis having supported DX12"

:DDDDDDD

hay4816d ago

"32.2m pixel spread across a 12 joule range"
That's some amazing engine.

MaxXAttaxX4816d ago (Edited 4816d ago )

The whole thing is a joke about blaming consoles for Crysis 2 not being as impressive as the first Crysis game. Lol

Damn you consoles! How dare you contribute to the increased budget of our PC games! Hahaha Good times.

sobekflakmonkey4816d ago

yeah, its clearly a joke, and btw i think the game looks amazing on console's and pc, i didnt think i would like it, but i was wrong, its really good, kudos to crytek :)

ct034816d ago

I was surprised to find out that Crysis really pulls 32.2m on the 12J. I knew it had to be up there, but seeing it measured is quite impressive.

It'll be a long time before another game cracks the 32m. Most games still max out around 26m.

Agent VX4815d ago

Yes, this obviously is a joke article. But even though the writer is making fun of PC elitists, his joke is the truth.

Consoles are limiting PC games in terms of graphics. If the best console have or will soon have is Killzone 3 and Gear 3, this is and will be a big disappointment for the next few years.

Technology is supposed to progress, not stagnate with old and out of date consoles. For those of you who find this insulting to your cherrished piece of old and out of date consoles, get a different hobby, for this is not how technology is supposed to progress.

mastiffchild4815d ago

@Agent VX-but today in the Uk, at least, we DO go backwards. Speed limits get slower all the time and what about Concorde? We USED to be able to nip across the Atlantic in a couple of hours instead of, what, six?

Point is high end stuff may always be possible to improve our lot but it doesn't always work that way in reality. Christ, after the Romans went down the tubes we waited hundreds of years before we crapped in a proper toilet again.

I'm not saying that games aren't compromised because(and it works on all platforms to some extent-you think, as an exclusive, Crysis 2 wouldn't look better than it's CURRENT ,multiplat version on THAT platform? PS3 and 360 don't share strengths and have different weaknesses too and with console version parity king(two equal size markets dictates this, sadly)neither console got what it COULD have either.

Just the way it is-we don't get the thing we COULD do because compromise for mass markets or because it's not profitable at the highest end(or to make truly independent versions of a multiplat game which are treated exactly like an exclusive on every platform)to push every pixel for the returns they'd get. Concorde speeds won't be match across the pond for a hell of a long time-and that was 60's tech, the current Veyron and McLaren car(road car) pissing contest is also irrelevant when we can't use a quarter of the speed even when we COULD afford them and barely anyone can.

Better=/=faster=/=newer all the time-even if it seems it should. The PC world moves so damn fast that it's problematic to itself(and devs at times) and may be reaching, with high end games, it's own "Concorde" moment. I hope not but when we all know NONE of the tech we use(from consoles upwards)is ever(or VERY rarely)fully utilised what's the point? The way to guage progress isn't with Crysis but with how the AVERAGE looking PC game looks now compared to five ears ago, no? In that respect I'd say we are moving on but just not at the speeds we once were.

paintsville4815d ago

Well compromises had to be made to get this to run, even at reduced res, on ps3. With only 256 meg video ram and the inability to utilize a unified RAM architecture like the on availabe on 360, the developer had to try and squeeze it down a bit. Good job making do with what limited resources you had to work with on ps3 Crytek.

RankFTW4815d ago

Haha the best bit is "At the time of writing Crytek have refused to respond to any of the points made above, and it’s pretty obvious why."

Yeah they cba responding to a cry baby who should just play the game and quit complaining.

I_find_it_funny4815d ago

oh.. this is about PC.. yea

MaxXAttaxX4815d ago

That's the exact same reason why the PS3 version of Crysis 2 looks better than the 360 version.

When will you give up? How many times must you be reminded that the PS3 has a total of 512MB that is used for the games. Yes, the Cell CPU does process graphics as well.

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Paladz4816d ago

@NathanExplosion:

Console sales don't make increased budget for PC titles. They make increased budget for console titles which get's ported directly to PC with one or two additional features.

Consoles ruin gaming, that's about it :)

Kurt Russell4816d ago

They're not ruining my games ;)

Mmmkay4815d ago

yeah cause gaming would be huge if there had not been any consoles in the 80s---

RankFTW4815d ago

Console gaming has been around since the beginning of time. Well game time.

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Vherostar4815d ago

Who cares other than saddos and nerds?? How about people actually try and enjoy the game instead of crying about the graphics?? Sick of people moaning all the time about this is looking better than that and refuse to buy it based on that. well I say more fool you I will enjoy crysis 2 on my ps3 as will a lot of other people on here no doubt on there ps3/360/pc or whatever and not care as graphics ain't everything I didn't buy it for graphics. Sure it looks pwetty but i bought to pwn some noobs.

MEsoJD4815d ago

It's a fun game, but defiantly a step back. I suspect that crytec wanted all sides to be the same so the pc suffered as a result. They don't want console owners to feel like they had a sub par experience if they went all out in the pc version like crysis 1. Call me an elitist if you want, but I see no bias in my logic.

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Dr Face Doctor4816d ago (Edited 4816d ago )

Can't wait for this article to get to 1060° and filled with hilariously dumb comments.

Maximum trolling.

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Kurt Russell4816d ago

Hey, leave my gaystation outta it!

Shaman4816d ago (Edited 4816d ago )

EDIT.
Whoa.Than I apologize.Lots of crap has been put on Cryteks back these days so I just assumed it was another stupid article from people that don't know shit.

Kon4816d ago (Edited 4816d ago )

LOL he was joking you idiot! Come on!

HeavenlySnipes4816d ago

Random numbers and words
Charts? (lol wut?)
A blurry 1000x zoom texture comparison between Crysis and Crysis 2

Thats basically it for people that don't feel like clicking the link.

ct034816d ago

Did you hear that sound? It's the article going right over your head. Wooooosh.

anonymous923484816d ago

Seriously some people need to get a life.

stu8884816d ago

couldn't agree more. the bloke needs to get out more.

TheGameFoxJTV4816d ago (Edited 4816d ago )

Some people need to learn to appreciate a satirical article.

Edit: Some people need to learn to recognize a satirical article.

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Crytek Interview - Hunt Showdown's Success and How It Has Evolved | MP1st

MP1st talks to Crytek about Hunt: Showdown's success, future title updates, inspiration behind weapons and more.

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Crytek Gives Brief Update on New Crysis Game; Studio Has a "Great Team" Working on It

Crytek gives an update on their new Crysis game, confirming that it's still in development, with more to share down the road.

DefenderOfDoom2184d ago

Actually would love a new Crysis campaign.

P_Bomb184d ago

Ditto. Ran through them again last year. I’ll grab the new one.

Crazyglues183d ago (Edited 183d ago )

Yeah they really messed up by not adding the Multi-player to the Crysis Triogly because while the campaign was fun I really loved the Multi-player and couldn't wait to see what it was going to be like on current gen.

They could have dropped new maps and DLC and fans would have bought it up... -But they dropped the ball and did just the Campaign's with no new content or story, which was just crazy.

Anyway still hoping Crysis 4 is the whole Chicken Sandwhich with all the toppings.... Can't wait.

PrinceOfAnger183d ago (Edited 183d ago )

Yeah It will probably be 5 years development

SimpleSlave183d ago (Edited 183d ago )

That's awesome. So how long till the studio closes and everyone gets fired?

purple101183d ago

Series S owners: "but can it run crysis doh?"

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Crytek Sends Cease and Desist To A Popular Photo Mode Modder Frans Bouma

Immersed Gamer writes: "Frans Bouma just received a Cease and Desist letter from Crytek, developers of Crysis. Did he pirate their game? Or maybe he infringed on their copyright? What horrible thing did Bouma do to deserve this? Well, he modded in a photo mode so that people could take beautiful pictures and share them on social media."

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annoyedgamer873d ago

Open source the code and dump it on the internet.

mastershredder873d ago

"from his Patreon page" Uhhhh yeah.......Oh gee and I wonder why that was problem? You know where this goes there Filip or perhaps you are just not quite yet.

Mazgamer873d ago (Edited 873d ago )

It's astounding how quickly someone uniformed will take a side of soulless company just because a modder might be making some pocket change.

For your information: He puts all of his camera mode mods on GitHub, completely free of charge. His Patreon is nothing more than a way to tip him some cash for his work.

He says so himself on his GitHub page:
I do this for fun, not profit, but can't create cameras for games I don't own. I've therefore setup a Patreon page which allows you to safely support my work".

Are you following "mastershredder", or are you not quite there yet?

Giblet_Head873d ago

I did some digging and from what I can see it's probably the "early access" releases of his mods only through Patreon that may have stirred Crytek to send the C&D. Apart from that his mods are indeed available free of charge through his GitHub page.

CobraKai873d ago

It’s a non-profit mod tho. It confuses me cuz modders can do things like completely overhaul the art assets of a game or add licensed cars, but adding a photo mode seems to get the cease.

Orchard873d ago

I guess they want to be the next T2/Rockstar...

Fishy Fingers873d ago

Rarely do you see something with so much potential (Crytek) shoot themselves in the foot so many times.

BlackIceJoe873d ago

Instead of sending a C&D Crytek should thank him, for this, because this will lead to more people buying and playing the game.

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