Crysis Worth a Pickup?

My computer is capable of running crysis on minimum settings. I do not have enough Video RAM to run the game on the recommended settings. Is it still worth it for me to pick the game up? Will the graphics still be breathtaking and is the gameplay fun, or is the game's only real claim to faim the graphics?

I have not done very much PC gaming at all, but this game interests me, mainly because I hear so much of the incredible graphics. It also got a 9.5 on GS, which few games do.

In short: Crysis still worth buying even though I can only run it on minimum?

On minimum settings I'd say don't bother.

I mean, Crysis is a (Edit: ) pretty good shooter, so it's not bad, but the graphics and physics really enhance the game mechanics and atmosphere. On lower settings I feel you'd be missing a lot of what makes it such a good game and you may come out thinking Crysis is a bad or boring game when it isn't at all.

One of Crysis' attractions is the great graphics but I would suggest still buying the game even though you can't run it that well. I find the suit that they wear to be the best part but the graphics sort of rounded it up but I am sure it will still be worth it.NeRveD

I agree one of the attractions of Crysis is the visuals

but lets not forget that it is an amazing game. I turned down all my settings and resolution just to test my theory and its true, in my case: the gameplay is simply amazing, and worthy of being played at any resolution and any setting

I'm thinking I will pick it up eventually, then if I think it is worth it to spend $80 or so on a new Video Card then I will do that.

I'm thinking I will pick it up eventually, then if I think it is worth it to spend $80 or so on a new Video Card then I will do that.

Duxsox56

Im not trying to sound like a snob or anything, but any video card that costs 80 dollars is not worth it.

Set a budget for around 140 or so.

Tried the demo?thusaha

Get Crysis Warhead aswell !

EDIT : BTW guys, which is more demanding ? Crysis or Warhead ?

Get Crysis Warhead aswell !

EDIT : BTW guys, which is more demanding ? Crysis or Warhead ?

NoctisCaelum52

Warhead is better optimized, so its less demanding.

IMO the original Crysis is better because its less arcade like. Before you meet the aliens the gameplay is sublime....the aliens ruin the game from my point of view.

IMO the original Crysis is better because its less arcade like. Before you meet the aliens the gameplay is sublime....the aliens ruin the game from my point of view.

Daytona_178