Crysis 2 writer says Modern Warfare 2 story is crap.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=242227

Richard Morgan, the sci-fi novelist bashed MW2 for poor storytelling and for being essentially the same game without any improvement. I agree with the second point and partially agree to the first. I think IW cares little for story and was just concerned with making big explosions like a Michael Bay film. It seems Crytek is treating the story seriously for its sequel so let's hope it turns out good. I liked the trailer because it was unique and wasn't like other trailers where it showed quick edits of action. It reminded me of Bioshock in trying to set a certain mood.

Crysis 2 is setting up to be one of the best storys in FPS history if its coming from this guy.

I never even knew that Richard Morgan was writing the story for Crysis 2. :shock: That actually makes me more excited for the game.

Can't wait for Crysis 2!!! OMG!!!

He's not wrong.

yeah he has a point.. but im sure prison is crap too :)illmatic87

He's right, but Crysis' story was just as crap, if not more crap.Mochyc

...we don't play video games for stories you douche.GeneralShowzer

Maybe for the majority of people. Why would you not want someone acknowledging one of the main weaknesses in gaming today?

Did you play The Longest Journey only to click a mouse?

MW2 story was terrible. i enjoyed the gameplay, but the dam story was so cliche and naive as if it was written by a complete amateur. I mean whats it with this guy killing his own team members? amd the way they presented it as if something breath taking just happened :lol:

mw2 single player is crap period, it may as well been alate 90s light gun shooter.

I remember saying how bad MW2's story looked before the game came out, on the 360 forums. I was treated with a massive onslaught of hate and people telling me to go piss off. Thing is though, I was right.

TC, I think you should post this in the 360 section as well, I would love to see the response now...

This guy reminds of Peter Molyneux. He never shuts up. Wasn't he bashing Halo ? We get it you are a famous writer and most games have a crap story, but we don't play video games for stories you douche. There are better ways to get publicity.GeneralShowzer

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]This guy reminds of Peter Molyneux. He never shuts up. Wasn't he bashing Halo ? We get it you are a famous writer and most games have a crap story, but we don't play video games for stories you douche. There are better ways to get publicity.Cdscottie

[QUOTE="Cdscottie"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]This guy reminds of Peter Molyneux. He never shuts up. Wasn't he bashing Halo ? We get it you are a famous writer and most games have a crap story, but we don't play video games for stories you douche. There are better ways to get publicity.kevy619

Hey, you leave those hard working plumbers, pool cleaners, and pizza delivery guys alone!

I know the main reason why Homeworld has been held so close to my heart is due to the story, same goes for WiC, and even to a lesser extent SC. I understand it is sometimes hard to convey a story through a FPS but if they can make me feel for 30 fighters being blown to kingdom come or a few zealots, then they can find a way to make an engaging story in an FPS.

[QUOTE="Mochyc"]He's right, but Crysis' story was just as crap, if not more crap.GeneralShowzer

I wonder if Crysis 2 will have Multiplayer or is it only a Singleplayer / Co op game?Fearlessbro

I have to agree the story for Crysis wasn't exactly great. MW2 wasn't much better... lets wait and see what Crysis 2 brings us!Anarchist-TKC-1

That's his point, he says that a sequel needs to be better than the previous game, so he assures us that Crysis 2 will have a better story than the first, and he is extremely dissappointed because MW 2 isn't better not even of the same quality as 4, it's worse.

Considering the story of Crysis 1, this is...whats the expression? THe pot calling the kettle black?

I love Crysis, but that does not mean I dont think it has its share of flaws...and a poor story is one of those flaws.

While I hope this author can walk the walk and isnt as arrogant as he sounds, I wont expect much.

I don't see how they can improve the story from what they've started off with.

This guy reminds of Peter Molyneux. He never shuts up. Wasn't he bashing Halo ? We get it you are a famous writer and most games have a crap story, but we don't play video games for stories you douche. There are better ways to get publicity.GeneralShowzer

Ok.. now my expectation for Crysis 2 has rised even higher

Considering the story of Crysis 1, this is...whats the expression? THe pot calling the kettle black?

mrbojangles25

But Richard Morgan was not related with Crysis 1 in any way. He was just hired weeks ago to made the Crysis 2 screenplay (along with the initial Crysis 2 screenplay writer, Peter Watts, which also isn't related to Crysis 1).

Considering the story of Crysis 1, this is...whats the expression? THe pot calling the kettle black?

I love Crysis, but that does not mean I dont think it has its share of flaws...and a poor story is one of those flaws.

While I hope this author can walk the walk and isnt as arrogant as he sounds, I wont expect much.

mrbojangles25

[QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

Considering the story of Crysis 1, this is...whats the expression? THe pot calling the kettle black?

I love Crysis, but that does not mean I dont think it has its share of flaws...and a poor story is one of those flaws.

While I hope this author can walk the walk and isnt as arrogant as he sounds, I wont expect much.

GazaAli

YOU TAKE THAT BACK! Death to IW!

and yea, the aliens were bland. They might as well have just been a vicious animal or something. Hopefully they give the aliens dialogue, a heirarchy, and some sense of civilization.

[QUOTE="GazaAli"][QUOTE="mrbojangles25"]

Considering the story of Crysis 1, this is...whats the expression? THe pot calling the kettle black?

I love Crysis, but that does not mean I dont think it has its share of flaws...and a poor story is one of those flaws.

While I hope this author can walk the walk and isnt as arrogant as he sounds, I wont expect much.

mrbojangles25

YOU TAKE THAT BACK! Death to IW!

and yea, the aliens were bland. They might as well have just been a vicious animal or something. Hopefully they give the aliens dialogue, a heirarchy, and some sense of civilization.

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]

[QUOTE="Mochyc"]He's right, but Crysis' story was just as crap, if not more crap.Birdy09

[QUOTE="Birdy09"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"] Crysis' story was decent and nothing special, but MW2 was incoherent garbage.

dakan45

mw2 was good gameplay wise because the missions had a lot of different enviroments and set pieces and i enjoyed playing through it but story was awful....

and it was pretty much the same as mw.

This guy reminds of Peter Molyneux. He never shuts up. Wasn't he bashing Halo ? We get it you are a famous writer and most games have a crap story, but we don't play video games for stories you douche. There are better ways to get publicity.GeneralShowzer

[QUOTE="Birdy09"][QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"] Crysis' story was decent and nothing special, but MW2 was incoherent garbage.

dakan45

Many people bash MW 2 because its a total rip off. Even the generic Return to Castle Wolfenstein with zombie nazis told a better story than MW 2.

I played the game, and...wow. I could not believe people actually like this game. This entire game is shorter than Crysis Warhead, and that at least tried to tell a story. MW 2 is just bunch of random levels thrown together.

Look, I am back by the way.

[QUOTE="GeneralShowzer"]This guy reminds of Peter Molyneux. He never shuts up. Wasn't he bashing Halo ? We get it you are a famous writer and most games have a crap story, but we don't play video games for stories you douche. There are better ways to get publicity.Digital_DJ_00

Dang.....

RICHARD MORGAN FTW

sweet.

Can't wait

but I have to agree. Modern Warfare's story was about as eloquent as a hyperactive 2 year old forced to write a college personal statement.

I never even knew that Richard Morgan was writing the story for Crysis 2. :shock: That actually makes me more excited for the game.

quijeros

modern warfare 2 story was crap.

[QUOTE="dakan45"][QUOTE="Birdy09"] At least MW2s was entertaining.... Crysis mayaswell of been "drop me here, shoot some chinese guys and oh look flying robots." Birdy09

[QUOTE="Mochyc"]He's right, but Crysis' story was just as crap, if not more crap.GeneralShowzer

This guy reminds of Peter Molyneux. He never shuts up. Wasn't he bashing Halo ? We get it you are a famous writer and most games have a crap story, but we don't play video games for stories you douche. There are better ways to get publicity.GeneralShowzer