Crysis IS Definately One Of The Best Games Of 2007.
No bones about it, Crysis is the most gorgeous game ever, boasting many great effects and cinematic details that pull you in like no game before it. The gameplay is also great, with intense action and excellent AI. Unfortunately, to see Crysis as it's meant to be seen, you'll need a super-high-end PC with all of the latest bells and whistles; otherwise the look will be way scaled down. Still, if you've got the machine that can handle it, Crysis is one of the best shooters that you'll get your hands on this year.
Crysis also has some extremely impressive AI under the hood. Much like in Far Cry, the AI will search you out realistically, attacking in formations and calling out for reinforcements. The alien AI acts a lot more organic than the human AI as well, not quite attacking in a pattern, but rather pouncing like an animal, which is a nice touch and pretty frightening.
However, the graphical presentation is what will truly have people talking about Crysis. Given the right PC configuration, the game is absolutely stunning, with amazing textures and an obsessive attention to detail. The character models look fantastic, and the jungle environments feel alive and teeming with elements. The game's engine allows for great effects that help with the game's ambiance, like frost appearing on the scope of your gun during the ice-covered areas, or trees splitting in half and collapsing when under gunfire. The game looks amazing, and will no doubt dazzle any gamer.
Unfortunately, all of this beauty comes at a hefty price. The game requires a behemoth of a gaming rig to run properly, and you must be running Windows Vista to get all of the DX10 benefits. While the game will work in DX9 (and look pretty damn great doing it), you'll need a fully equipped computer running Vista with at least an 8800 card to get good results.
The sound effects are very well done, with fantastic effects like explosions and gunfire booming from all directions as well as small nuanced sounds that come from your nanosuit. The soundtrack is also well done, fitting within the mood of the game nicely. The voice acting sounds nice, but some elements (like the Korean voice work) sound a bit on the cheesy side.
Crysis is an artistic triumph on the PC, offering up an aesthetically incredible experience with solid and exciting gameplay. The game is incredibly immersive if your computer can handle it.