Crysis 2 Screenshots... Holy Hell!

[dochmbi]

Reminds me of how Yahtzee said that Crysis was designed for a future computer from outer space

I'm happy there's still one developer out there who is pushing hardware to its limits since no one else is.

The 5970 (which is a dual 5870) can now run Crysis maxed at 1920x1200 smoothly, so I guess it's time for another Crysis
This graphical advancedness also gives people a reason to keep their game for a long time, because each time they upgrade their computer or buy a new one, the game will look better.

 

[dochmbi]

My guess is it will be until 2012 or 2013 until you can max out Crysis 2 @ 1920x1200, but that's great cause it gives the game longevity and thus added value.

 

[Woodsey]

Well I have to wonder if that's just a CGI video... but considering the first game, who knows. Also, to run a game at that quality of graphics... oh man, no WAY you could play it without a $1000+ super gaming rig lol.

They're getting it to run on the PS3, so I doubt it. Although I fully expect the PC max-settings to be above that of the consoles.

I can't wait for this game.

 

[Chrissyluky]

I doubt they are just promo shots. they removed huds and took pictures of what they had. i totally believe that the graphics are THAT good.

 

[Dys]

I really don't understand all the "omfg you need a $1000+ supercomputer", even on Australian prices I'd get a decent frame rate on the original crysis for $1000 (so think $US500 ish as we get the 'fuck you Australia' expense).

OT: Those are pre-rendered promo art, it doesn't look like in game footage at all (though it is, of course, rendered in engine).

 

[theultimateend]

Reminds me of this;

Crysis 1 didn't look THAY good. They are obviously "Promo shots"

Oh god no is he killing doctor octopus!

Anyone remember Crysis and how no one could run it until two years later (now)?

Yea. I remember that. 'Twas fun. Time to start the cycle again.

ugh so sick of people saying this garbage. Most people could run it fine, it was their choice not to or like most pc gamers refuse to play a game that isnt on absolutely maximum detail and like 100fps. The minimum requirements are really nothing even for 2 years ago they are pretty basic.

Im sure if its on consoles you wont need much of a PC to run it.

Yeah I ran Crysis on my old shit PC without much problem.

Settings weren't high but it didn't look that bad.

Didn't look as good as Half Life 2 (which was able to run at max settings) but not bad at all.

 

[Volafortis]

My rig can probably run it at at least medium graphics. I hope. I plan on upping my graphics soon anyways (When Nvidia releases 400 series, currently running a 260 GTX)

 

[MiracleOfSound]

That engine looks more impressive than Unreal.

Are there any other games with this engine?

 

[MiracleOfSound]

OH MY GOD.
Look at it, it's fucking eye candy.

So is your avatar.

 

[Hat of Controversy]

OMGOMGOMG SHINY SHINY OBJECTS SO PURTY *droolz*

In all seriousness, it does look more like promotional stuff, but it does look nice, I guess...

Mostly just expensive, but also nice...

 

[ShotgunSmoke]

Good thing I traded my soul for Batman's gaming PC a couple of months ago.

I bet it STILL won't be able to run it on the highest settings.

 

[reg42]

Ho-Li-Shit...
I doubt my PC can handle this... Lol yeah, this is one for my PS3.

 

[Vigormortis]

They're touched up promo shots. I guarantee it. I'd bet $100 bucks on it. The original shots may have been based on in game shots, but they were touched up and modified after the fact. They probably used Photoshop (or some equivalent app) to smooth lines, add some specular lighting effects, and a healthy dose of HDR lighting to give each shot that "cinematic" feel. I don't doubt the CryEngine3 will be mind-bendingly advanced, but beyond super-computers, I don't see current or even up-and-coming hardware being able to run a game that looks THAT good, with that level of detail, that many on-screen objects, and that level of draw-distance, all in real-time.

 

[Hobonicus]

I think you're all seriously overestimating how much power is needed for this game. The first game could run smoothly 1680 by 1050 on max settings with a $1,300 computer, maybe less. It could also run smoothly on low settings on my six year old computer that still uses AGP cards (a type of graphics card that hasn't been made since 2004 after being replaced by PCI).

It has a very accepting range of settings. Most people could run it fine but don't even try because of the generalizations against it.

OT: There's no doubt Crysis 2 will look spectacular, but those screenshots seem a little too amazing, so they've probably been touched up.

P.S. I hope it doesn't change from exciting firefights to omgaliens halfway through again.

 

[danosaurus]

I think you're all seriously overestimating how much power is needed for this game. The first game could run smoothly 1680 by 1050 on max settings with a $1,300 computer, maybe less. It could also run smoothly on low settings on my six year old computer that still uses AGP cards (a type of graphics card that hasn't been made since 2004 after being replaced by PCI).

It has a very accepting range of settings. Most people could run it fine but don't even try because of the generalizations against it.

OT: There's no doubt Crysis 2 will look spectacular, but those screenshots seem a little too amazing, so they've probably been touched up.

P.S. I hope it doesn't change from exciting firefights to omgaliens halfway through again.

While I do sympathise with a lot of the people complaining - you are correct. The majority of people here are whinging because they want to be able to play this game with all settings maxed - just like all the other current-gen games on the market. I think they forget that games like this are more of a long-term investment because honestly, playing it a couple years down the track again once hardware catches up (on max settings) will be like playing the game all over again for most.

p.s they really ruined the flow of the first game with that alien level huh, I was all like 'shiver me timbers this games flawle...wait... zero-g? annoying floaty sparkly aliens? GOLLY GEE!'