Crysis®

While I played the demo back in 2007, I didn't play the full game until 2020. Now, with a computer that can actually run the game pretty fluidly (minus some busier scenes that stutter primarily due to the engine.) Before i bought the game, I've always heard how the last half isn't particularly good and diverts from what the beginning of the game establishes in its gameplay. While it certainly diverts, I was surprised to find the game is actually really good throughout, in my opinion! The worst part of this game is adjusting to the clunky A.I. and playing accordingly. The A.I. feels like its on a switch - once they spot you, the entire base will swarm your last known position. The stealth mechanics definitely aren't on par with a modern stealth game or any dedicated, stealth focused game on the market. There are bugs, for sure. Sometimes random physics will kill you, if you're not careful. On rare occasions, quick loading has prevented me from picking up weapons and ammo at very crucial moments. And the final event of the game had me frustrated while I had to fight against these bugs and glitches amidst the chaos. However, the openness of the levels, the cool suit powers, the cheesy-yet-engaging story, the action-packed moments, and the general art direction are more than enough to make it worth a shot - especially now that almost everyone can say, "Yes: my computer can run Crysis."

I played Crysis back in 2007 and my PC managed to hold the entire game despite getting pretty damn hot, I loved Crysis and it's expansion "Warhead" so back in 2015 I tried to get it off Steam but it's didn't work and I sadly couldn't play the game until I came across it on GOG. I bought the game without hesitation and played it without any problems, I was so glad to play Crysis again. I am thankful to GOG for doing this.

This was the Gold Standard game to test by for the better part of a decade. Now it runs smoothly updated for modern x64 bit OSes. What more can I say? It's a legendary FPS with smooth interfaces and still pretty slick graphics, motion and shading. Story is vivid enough to compliment the action. Recommended.

Look guys. I'm buying old games on gog (formerly known as "good old games") because I'm kinda expecting them to run on a modern system not just because I like to "own" three copies of them. Wasted money.

I hoped more from the plot (naive, I know) but the gameplay was immense fun and the visuals gorgeous, that alone made it worth playing.