Crysis 3
The award-winning developer Crytek is back with Crysis 3, the first blockbuster shooter of 2013! Crysis 3 is the ultimate sandbox shooter, realized in the stunning visuals only Crytek and the latest version of CryENGINE can deliver. Available now on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
What it feels like
The narrative frames the player's ongoing struggle against aliens and corporate corruption as a heroic push toward victory and truth.
What it's about
Alien threats (Alpha Ceph), futuristic nanotechnology, and a sci-fi corporation (C.E.L.L.) define the setting and narrative. The world exists in a state of ecological collapse with ruined cities overgrown by nature (wrecked New York with jungle), fitting post-apocalyptic atmosphere. The Alpha Ceph and alien hive intelligence are central to the plot, raising questions about non-human consciousness.
How it plays
Aiming and firing ranged firearms with tactile feedback is the core moment-to-moment interaction in this first-person shooter. Avoiding detection via shadow and patrol reading is explicitly named as a core playstyle option alongside gunplay in the sandbox shooter design. The Nanosuit's multiple upgradeable abilities and loadout customization enable different playstyles and approaches to combat challenges.
How it looks and sounds
The game is a first-person shooter where players see directly through the protagonist's eyes. CryENGINE's advanced visuals and physics aim for high-fidelity, photorealistic rendering as a marquee technical achievement.
How it's structured
Described as the 'ultimate sandbox shooter' with large explorable spaces allowing nonlinear approaches to objectives. The player searches for the Alpha Ceph and uncovers the truth about C.E.L.L., forming a bounded story arc. A full story-driven campaign with single-player narrative progression is central to the experience.
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