Crysis 3

🎮 Steam ⏳ 10 hours ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

Urban Sci-Fi Spectacle #

The third Crysis entry is a visually breathtaking first-person shooter that showcases the full power of the CryEngine 3, which was already impressive enough on it’s previous iterations. Set in a decaying, overgrown New York City encased in a giant dome, the game combines high-tech sci-fi elements with lush natural environments, creating a striking and immersive world. So, similarly to Crysis 2. this one also heavily focuses on urban settings, compared to the first entry to the series, though this time, with a nice mix between jungle/forest and urban environments, which fits perfectly with the game story and narrative at the time.

Nanosuit Combat Freedom #

The MC this time is Prophet, a longtime character of the series, a soldier equipped with a powerful nanosuit that lets you switch between stealth, speed, armor, and enhanced strength on the fly. So no big news on how the suit works on this one. This flexibility allows you to approach combat however they like, whether through silent takedowns or explosive firefights, and this was a trend back in the day, every shooter had both ways of playing, giving you a more flexible combat in the end. Though this quickly started to get repetitive since all shooters tarted copying this trait, trying to call this feature “freedom on how you approach combat”, while in reality, all you really need to decide is between stealth or non-stealth combat, so not as complex as something like immersive sims in any way.

Short but Spectacular #

The campaign is relatively short, lasting around six to seven hours, but it’s packed with intense moments and cinematic flair. The signature Predator Bow adds a fresh and satisfying layer to stealth gameplay, and this was definitely this game’s biggest standout, this thing is very fun to use. While the story tries to wrap up the trilogy’s complex plot, it can be hard to follow if you’re not already invested in the series’ lore. Overall, Crysis 3 delivers an exhilarating gameplay experience with top-tier visuals and solid mechanics, though its brief length and somewhat muddled narrative hold it back from true greatness.