Graphics is one of the most important parts of a computer game. If the project has a good plot, competent physics, interesting characters, but poor graphic accompaniment, it will definitely become less popular. Naturally, indie games are now in vogue, which are produced by small companies and in which the emphasis is directly on the content. Here you can often see pixel graphics, but this is more an element of stylization than a flaw. But it is worth noting that most of the games still strive for visual progress, and a big leap forward was made in 2007. It was then that the “Crisis” project came out, which impressed almost everyone. The picture on the screen was surprisingly detailed, bright and juicy, and there were no minuses in it. And most importantly - before that, no one had tried to make the game so elaborate and realistic in graphic terms. In general, the graphics became the hallmark of the entire series, but were future versions able to maintain the bar? Will passing the game “Crisis 2” give as many unforgettable sensations as the first part?
Fate series
Three parts of the “Crisis” and several additions to them have already been released, however, unfortunately, no similar sensation as from the release of the first part was noticed. Passing the game "Crisis 2" no longer caused such enthusiasm, but there was still hope, because the version turned out to be really good. Not a masterpiece like the first part, but at a fairly high level. However, the third “Crisis” dispelled all fans' hopes - the series froze in place. Seven years have passed since the release of the first part, and little progress has been noticed. The third part cannot be called a failure, but it has slipped to the level of the middle peasant. What is the reason? Why is the passage of the game “Crisis 2” no longer giving such pleasure, and the third episode does not cause almost any emotion at all?
Crisis Mistakes
The main mistake the developers of the game was the idea that on the success of the first part you can go to all the rest. If at the very beginning it was fun, interesting to play, then the passage of the game "Crisis 2", in fact, was a repetition of already completed, just a little changed. And the worst thing is the fact that there were practically no external changes. That is, the developers decided that the masterpiece graphics of the first part will be such in all subsequent ones. Only now, what in 2007 was a discovery for the whole world, after three years has already become quite a familiar thing. Naturally, the second part of the “Crisis” still looked pretty pretty, but it did not cause such a stir. What can we say about the third episode, which did not conquer almost anyone and caused only indignation. But now we need to focus on Crysis 2: a review of this project should help users understand why this promising series continues to take steps back. Also, gamers will be interested in tips on completing this game.
Subject innovations in "Crisis 2"
When it comes to a sequel to a game, it is imperative to make comparisons - what has improved, what has become worse, what remains at the previous level? We are interested in Crysis 2. The review, of course, cannot do without mentioning the plot. The first part was a visual masterpiece, but as for the storyline, everything was very, very bad. The missions were separate tasks, not particularly related to each other, the characters were not revealed, the threat to the Earth seemed far-fetched. Therefore, the second version, of course, has progress in comparison with the first, of course: here, nevertheless, a clearly defined plot has appeared, which has practically no holes anywhere, is completely justified, logical, and most importantly - interesting. However, besides him, there must be something else in the project. Crysis 2, unfortunately, has not been fully developed. The developers, paying attention to one drawback of the first part, decided to leave everything else as it is. Why reinvent the wheel if this one works great? Naturally, this approach failed.
Graphic accompaniment
As mentioned earlier, the game Crysis 2 caused the most complaints because of its graphics. Yes, the picture on the screen looks great, but the comparison of the first and second versions does not produce almost any difference. It turns out that the developers cheated and, in fact, released a plot addition to the first part, without really bothering about the details. They hoped that if they give people a plot, gamers will swallow everything else. The result was deplorable - sales fell, not the most flattering reviews appeared in the press. But, as you already know from the third episode, this did not stop the developers, and the series slipped much lower relative to its initial place in the ratings. The passage of the game Crysis 2 has become even more interesting due to the clear and interesting plot, but otherwise the project has not advanced a single step.
What does the engine give?
For the second part of the series, a completely new engine with more advanced capabilities was used. Thanks to him, the passage of the game Crysis 2 became available not only on computers, but also on consoles - this is another point on which there were questions to the first part. However, it is worth noting that nothing more has happened. In terms of game physics, the project, as in the case of graphics, has not moved anywhere. Many justify this by the fact that the first part itself was still good enough for the time when the second was released. But, of course, these are just attempts to console themselves, because everyone knows that if a developer is going to make a sequel, then he definitely should improve the first part, completely rework and release a new version, and not add a story and provide the opportunity to play on various platforms. Few people have a question about how to get through the Crisis 2 game, as it was created for the general public and does not constitute a hardcore project, but difficulties may occur. How to deal with them? This will be described later, only first you need to summarize the review of the game itself.
Summary
So, "Crisis 2" is not a fully-fledged continuation of the sensational first part. On the positive side, the fact that the game is now available on all major platforms, as well as has a full story and offers dynamic shooting in a good setting. But here is the complete lack of progress in terms of graphics, physics, and the behavior of artificial intelligence - all this has turned the Crisis from a leader in its genre into an ordinary average project. There are already mods for the Crysis 2 game that correct and complement the corresponding elements, but the overall impression remains the same - the series began to fade. But you should not think only about the bad, because, in fact, the second “Crisis” does not look very much only against the background of the first, and in itself it is a pretty good shooter, so you should consider some tips for passing it.
Game linearity
As in the case of most shooters, the passage of "Crisis 2" is quite linear, so you should not have problems finding the right turns or ways to defeat the bosses. But at the same time, it’s worthwhile to consider separately the weapons available in the game, the opponents who will confront you, and also the most important thing that the hero has, that is, his nanosuit. The game has its original names. Does English Crysis 2 not suit you? The Russian version has a full translation of all content, and it will be the focus that will be further emphasized.
Opponents
In the first part, you were confronted by only a few types of aliens. Naturally, for Crysis 2, the requirements are higher, so you can already fight with a large number of enemies. But one cannot say that there are too many of them. To begin with, we note that all opponents are divided into two parts - people and aliens. The former do not have any units, they are just militants who oppose you. As for the aliens, then everything is already a little more complicated. At first you will meet only with the Scout - this is a jumping scout who is weakly armed and dressed in light armor, but he is quick and agile. But the main part of the enemy’s army is made up of Fighters - their weapons can also not be called particularly powerful, but the armor is strong. Both the former and the latter can be dealt with without breaking the carapace - you just need to aim at the gap in their backs, from where the tentacles grow. Then you will overcome them much faster. Combat commanders lead fighters and have more powerful weapons, but otherwise do not differ from them. But the scorers with screamers are the most unpleasant enemies. The scorer has a long range and powerful armor, but is very slow. As for the screamer, he is generally a walking tank, which in this case can turn off your suit with his scream.
Weapons
With weapons, too, everything is not very thick, but this is not particularly required - you can completely cope with what is in the arsenal. In fact, there are plenty of models, but they all fit into a couple of classes. First you will have a gun with you - the lightest and weakest weapon that should only be used when the ammo for everything else is over. The second class is shotguns, a powerful weapon for close range battles. Assault rifles in their variety are better suited for medium distances and are the most common type of weapon. Well, of course, there are special options in the game, such as a machine gun or rocket launcher.
Nanosuit
If you want to complete this game, then you need to learn how to use your main weapon - a nanosuit. It has four modes that allow you to increase a particular parameter or activate a special property. Maximum armor minimizes the damage done to the character, disguise allows him to become invisible to enemies, the nanovisor makes it possible to see in the dark and other adverse conditions, and the tactical mode turns you into a real general, allowing you to plan your actions. You can also use your costume to upgrade your weapons.
General impressions
Crysis 2 (PC) pleased gamers less than its analogue for consoles, because PC users had something to compare. Yes, the progress of the series cannot be called impressive, but it is worthwhile to understand that the game can be evaluated from two points of view - as a sequel and as an independent project. As a continuation, “Crisis 2” was clearly unsuccessful - it practically did not move from the point at which the success of the first part was achieved. But as an independent project, the second “Crisis” can be considered as a very good toy.