Crysis Remastered for Windows

A disappointing remaster of a classic FPS

Crysis Remastered is a sci-fi action video game wherein you must fight for the survival of humankind. Developed by Crytek, this realistic 3D first-person shooter is the upgraded version of the 2007 hit shooter game of the same name and offers major graphical overhauls for old and new fans alike.

In this version, Crysis Remastered doesn’t really change much of the core features or add anything new. It’s mostly a fresh coat of paint so that the series can make use of modern gaming technology to make it palatable. Thus, veteran fans overall find it a huge disappointment. 

Is Crysis Remastered worth it?

Crysis is a first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts. First released in 2007, it is the first game in the Crysis series and had been lauded as one of the best games with high-end graphical design at the time. Its story follows the U.S. Army Delta Force soldier, Nomad, as his mission progresses from a simple rescue operation to a full-blown extraterrestrial showdown.

In Crysis Remastered, this doesn’t change—and neither does the gameplay mechanics, equipment, and the sandbox world. The only major difference in this remaster is the upgraded graphics, which is a shame since the AI behavior could use some heavy fixing for a more enjoyable experience. The game adds new 8K textures, ray tracing, improved art assets, HDR support, and more for its new looks.

Typically, this means that the game boasts visual improvements compared to the original title. However, this version isn’t actually based on the beloved 2007 PC version but rather, the 2011 Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version—which was considered a downgrade in quality. Additionally, this version lacks three most important features: the multiplayer mode, the level editor, and the standalone expansion pack, Crysis Warhead. 

Lots of things to fix

All in all, while Crysis Remastered is total eye candy for new players, it’s not holding up well for the old fans who fell in love with the original game. It delivers with its graphical overhaul but this requires higher-end specs to perform well. Plus, three key features are missing that most players were expecting to be included in remasters.