Hermits setting themselves up for ownage? (Crysis)

I'm a hermit. I admit it.

But are we going too far with the Crysis hype? So far that even console fanboys can't argue with the fact that Crysis looks - dare i say it - frickin' amazing? Despite the fact that Crysis is only a few waits away, the hype is growing at an undeniably alarming rate. Are we digging our own graves here?

Not to say that Crysis won't be a good game. Heck, I bought a new rig just to prepare for it (Just so you know,my last rig lasted me five years. So screw that upgrade every six months bull). But with all the buzz around it (and mostly about visuals), I can't help but worry about the fact that the game might NEVER meet expectations.

Granted, Crytek has proven their worth. But so has ID Software. I fear for another DOOM 3 in our hands. And quite frankly, that game was hyped in much the same way (graphics, screen shots, tech demos and videos). But then again, Half-Life 2 was hyped like a monster. And I'd like to think that Valve delivered.

Don't get me wrong. I fell off my seat when I saw the first footage of Crysis. But then again, I might just fall off my seat when I realize that footage might be all we have.

Lol no

EDIT: I feel I sohuld explain myself more. Doom only ever proved itself in the graphics department. However we've seen from Crysis many reovlutionary steps wheres as ID only ever said they wanted to revamp the graphics and stick with basic run and gun. Crytek on the other hand wants to create the most fleshed out FPS ever created.

Crytek is the same company that created FarCry, which was both an excellent visual and excellent gameplay experience. And there are a couple vids out that show some of Crysis' gameplay, and it's looking strong. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

I'm a hermit. I admit it.

But are we going too far with the Crysis hype? So far that even console fanboys can't argue with the fact that Crysis looks - dare i say it - frickin' amazing? Despite the fact that Crysis is only a few waits away, the hype is growing at an undeniably alarming rate. Are we digging our own graves here?

Not to say that Crysis won't be a good game. Heck, I bought a new rig just to prepare for it (Just so you know,my last rig lasted me five years. So screw that upgrade every six months bull). But with all the buzz around it (and mostly about visuals), I can't help but worry about the fact that the game might NEVER meet expectations.

Granted, Crytek has proven their worth. But so has ID Software. I fear for another DOOM 3 in our hands. And quite frankly, that game was hyped in much the same way (graphics, screen shots, tech demos and videos). But then again, Half-Life 2 was hyped like a monster. And I'd like to think that Valve delivered.

Don't get me wrong. I fell off my seat when I saw the first footage of Crysis. But then again, I might just fall off my seat when I realize that footage might be all we have.

x_boyfriend

Nah in my opinion it needs MORE hype!Glitch321

Haha, it'll be mass ownage all around if this thing goes any lower than 9.5.

From what i can see. All the people that got to play the demo said they loved it alot and had blast doing stupid stuff like dual wielding chickens. I never thought Doom3 would revolutionize the FPS genre. It didnt really do anything different. Crysis is expanding in every direction. There are not going to leave anything out. Even in interviews people are amazed at much this game could revolutionize the genre and set the new standard for FPS.

Basically, I think the hype for Crysis has always been within the AAA bracket.

If it fails to meet that, then I guess it does deserve to flop. It's a great looking game, and it looks to be doing some exciting and engaging things with gameplay (in theory, since we obviously don't have the finished product on our hands). Since the review structure isn't so rigid anymore (ie, needing to score well in sound, value, tilt) and puts more emphasis on a good experience, I don't see it having many problems.

Honestly, the same things are at stake with Lemmings for Halo 3, Cows for MGS4 and FF13 and Sheep for SSBB and SMG.

The Graphics are just the iceing on the cake, granted they are what draw people to it in the first place, but everything else about is so refreshing compared to most upcoming FPS games on the market (Even Bioshock imo, Its still a dark grundgy shooter).

Its hyped only for its graphics by people who cant be arsed to read text or watch videos, the game looks impressive on all fronts, the Multiplayer is being tested by professional gamers and is apperently really fun.

At the end of the day, if it flops? 8.5? or even 9.0? no loss to me personally, I will enjoy it either way and so will many others.

It is over hyped..wonder what kinda sales numbers it will have if it is indeed that good.Heil68

It is over hyped..wonder what kinda sales numbers it will have if it is indeed that good.Heil68

Good sales=good game? Since when? Some absolutely amazing games don't sell well. Why do people care so much about sales? Do they get a portion of the profit or what? This is someting that I will never understand.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]It is over hyped..wonder what kinda sales numbers it will have if it is indeed that good.smokeydabear076

Because thats what all console fanboys care about. Even if a game sucks they will say look as the sales. Tell me it sucks now. I couldnt give two flying fairys about sales. As long as the game is to my liking. Im happy. Theyuse sales to persuade you into thinking that some suck *** game is good.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]It is over hyped..wonder what kinda sales numbers it will have if it is indeed that good.trix5817

Good sales=good game? Since when? Some absolutely amazing games don't sell well. Why do people care so much about sales? Do they get a portion of the profit or what? This is someting that I will never understand.

Bigger sales = Bigger chances of sequel + less chances of developer/publisher going bankrupt.

[QUOTE="Glitch321"]Nah in my opinion it needs MORE hype!x_boyfriend

Haha, it'll be mass ownage all around if this thing goes any lower than 9.5.

Half-Life 2 got 9.2 and it's one of the most amazing games ever. PC has higher standards.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]It is over hyped..wonder what kinda sales numbers it will have if it is indeed that good.trix5817

Good sales=good game? Since when? Some absolutely amazing games don't sell well. Why do people care so much about sales? Do they get a portion of the profit or what? This is someting that I will never understand.

Crysis is definitely way overhyped, but I think it'll still be one of the best PC games this year.Funkyhamster

Not at all. Until yesterday all Crysis was to me was a game for high end PC's with pretty colors, but after seeing a few videos of the game engine in motion..... Well lets just say my views on the game are a little more positive. Crysis looks like it will offer great gameplay and an abundance of fun on top of the gorgeous visuals.Private_Vegas

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[QUOTE="Glitch321"]Nah in my opinion it needs MORE hype!Metroid_Time

Haha, it'll be mass ownage all around if this thing goes any lower than 9.5.

Half-Life 2 got 9.2 and it's one of the most amazing games ever. PC has higher standards.

Why do people only take into account Gamespot scores here? I understand this is the Gamespot forum, but Gamespot isn't the be all end all, and there are other reviews out there. It's silly to only take into account a single review. It would be much more intelligent and make much more sense if people around here used metacritic.com or gamerankings.com to brag about the score of a game they like.

Half-Life 2 at metacritic.com has an average score of 9.6 from 81 seperate reviews, including Gamespot's.

I agree. It's really overyhyped. Undoubtebly it will be a great game, but things are really getting out of hand.LongshotX2

Where Doom 3 failed was its boring, corridor-crawling gameplay. It didn't matter how good the graphics were, the game was generic, dull to play and offered nothing new to the first-person shooter genre. Crysis is different however. Crytek are actually trying to make an innovative shooter by providing near fully destructible environments and an intuitive weapons customisation dynamic. Trust me, if it's gameplay you're worried about, Crysis will certainly deliver. It's a far cry from the average FPS.

It's a far cry from the average FPS.-Spock-

Nice pun.

[QUOTE="Heil68"]It is over hyped..wonder what kinda sales numbers it will have if it is indeed that good.trix5817

Good sales=good game? Since when? Some absolutely amazing games don't sell well. Why do people care so much about sales? Do they get a portion of the profit or what? This is someting that I will never understand.

User-end support I'd think. I'm dying to find out what kind of mods we'll be seeing for this demon of a game. A good (dev-supported) online community - I believe - always extends the lifespan of a game. Of course sales hardly matter when the game is being made.

But once it's out. i'd think there's a whole lot of difference. And with mod-tools coming from Crytek, and with the game targeted to high-end users, I think modders will really push this engine to the limits.

Crysis has a lot of hype and its well deserved, I mean this is a game that I would rather read interviews about the rediculous stuff you can do in the game than watch a video of the game.

But like all games hyped to the extreme...it can still flop lol. But I would bet against it flopping.

The modding community better make a garrys mod for this game!

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[QUOTE="Heil68"]It is over hyped..wonder what kinda sales numbers it will have if it is indeed that good.LongshotX2

Good sales=good game? Since when? Some absolutely amazing games don't sell well. Why do people care so much about sales? Do they get a portion of the profit or what? This is someting that I will never understand.

Bigger sales = Bigger chances of sequel + less chances of developer/publisher going bankrupt.

Even if Crysis sells poorly, you honestly believe that Crytek and EA will go bankrupt? Crytek is already making a lot of money off their engine. Crysis was stated to be a trilogy already. And sales happen after the game is made. If the game sells well or poorly, it will still be the same game. It doesn't change based on sales....

[QUOTE="Private_Vegas"]Not at all. Until yesterday all Crysis was to me was a game for high end PC's with pretty colors, but after seeing a few videos of the game engine in motion..... Well lets just say my views on the game are a little more positive. Crysis looks like it will offer great gameplay and an abundance of fun on top of the gorgeous visuals.Vandalvideo

I suppose I deserved that. I'm suprisedI got off with just a trash can though. I was expectinga whole landfill.

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

[QUOTE="Metroid_Time"][QUOTE="x_boyfriend"]

[QUOTE="Glitch321"]Nah in my opinion it needs MORE hype!Zeliard9

Haha, it'll be mass ownage all around if this thing goes any lower than 9.5.

Half-Life 2 got 9.2 and it's one of the most amazing games ever. PC has higher standards.

Why do people only take into account Gamespot scores here? I understand this is the Gamespot forum, but Gamespot isn't the be all end all, and there are other reviews out there. It's silly to only take into account a single review. It would be much more intelligent and make much more sense if people around here used metacritic.com or gamerankings.com to brag about the score of a game they like.

Half-Life 2 at metacritic.com has an average score of 9.6 from 81 seperate reviews, including Gamespot's.

I only brought up gamespots score because he said it would be "teh ownage" if Crysis got less than 9.5 and I used Half-life 2 to prove an amazing game can get less than 9.5 as a result of the higher PC standards here. I defininitely agree gamespot isn't the be all end all for game scores. Or else I would be thinking back to Tony Hawks pro Skater 3 going "wow that game gave me an experience as good a Oarina of Time"

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

Meu2k7

There are so many endless possibilities for mods with this game. Its gunna be crazy. I may not even get a chance to play the actual game because ill be goofing around in SP, MODs, multiplayer. Seriously when i get this game im just going to mess around. Im not going to take it seriously. Ew now im excited even more. Man i cant wait to dual wield some chickens.

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

Meu2k7

I really want to see a Vietnam mod for Crysis. That would be amazing.

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

trix5817

I really want to see a Vietnam mod for Crysis. That would be amazing.

[QUOTE="trix5817"][QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

smokeydabear076

I really want to see a Vietnam mod for Crysis. That would be amazing.

There should be a mod were the end boss is master chief. Then we can own him with some gatling gun or a rocket a luancher. That would be fun.

[QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

Killfox

There are so many endless possibilities for mods with this game. Its gunna be crazy. I may not even get a chance to play the actual game because ill be goofing around in SP, MODs, multiplayer. Seriously when i get this game im just going to mess around. Im not going to take it seriously. Ew now im excited even more. Man i cant wait to dual wield some chickens.

Do you thinkCrytek will let us dual wield chickens...i know we can pick up one but i wonder if you try to pick up a second one that it drops the first one...because beating down the enemy on strength mode with two chickens would just be crazy awesome.

[QUOTE="Killfox"][QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

PDark_Prodigy

There are so many endless possibilities for mods with this game. Its gunna be crazy. I may not even get a chance to play the actual game because ill be goofing around in SP, MODs, multiplayer. Seriously when i get this game im just going to mess around. Im not going to take it seriously. Ew now im excited even more. Man i cant wait to dual wield some chickens.

Do you thinkCrytek will let us dual wield chickens...i know we can pick up one but i wonder if you try to pick up a second one that it drops the first one...because beating down the enemy on strength mode with two chickens would just be crazy awesome.

Im pretty sure there was an article not to long ago that said you could.

[QUOTE="smokeydabear076"][QUOTE="trix5817"][QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

Killfox

I really want to see a Vietnam mod for Crysis. That would be amazing.

There should be a mod were the end boss is master chief. Then we can own him with some gatling gun or a rocket a luancher. That would be fun.

Is there coop-support?

So we could all own him together.

[QUOTE="Killfox"][QUOTE="smokeydabear076"][QUOTE="trix5817"][QUOTE="Meu2k7"]

I'm hoping for a Rambo mod, replaces the Nano-suit-head with Sylvester Stalone, with voice overs from the rambo films XD

Or Terminator ... and so forth.

One thing that bothers me is though, why have they not released your squad mate characters yet? :(

x_boyfriend

I really want to see a Vietnam mod for Crysis. That would be amazing.

There should be a mod were the end boss is master chief. Then we can own him with some gatling gun or a rocket a luancher. That would be fun.

Is there coop-support?

So we could all own him together.

Yeah. One advantage that the PC will have on consoles until at least maybe the next-generation, and that's a huge maybe, is the mod-making community. And how incredibly easy it is to download and install a wide variety of mods that truly enhance and lengthen your game-playing experience.

There was this one mod for Far Cry that basically replaced/upgraded the vanilla single player. I don't remember what it was called exactly (been a few years), but it added/modified weapons, sounds, skins, textures, etc. And it improved the game graphically, overall. It used up more system resources, but the f'n mod improved the game graphically with better lighting and such, along with the various gameplay enhancements. And it wasn't some small, subtle improvement either. I could never go back to vanilla Far Cry after that mod.

So yeah, basically, there are a few reasons I keep saying that Crysis is the only game I'd consider upgrading my PC for.

I am a hermit, but I too think crysis is being way overhyped ... whenever new crysis pics comes out there would be 3-4 new threads detailing how great it looks and so on. for me, the problem is not the if it flop then there would be massive ownage but its just that other games like witcher are not getting their share of hype. naval

When we post something about other games besides Crysis, they die quickly or have people say "OMG WHAT GAME IS THAT IT LOOKZ LIKE CRAP." The only PC game the people in SW will comment on is Crysis.

[QUOTE="naval"]I am a hermit, but I too think crysis is being way overhyped ... whenever new crysis pics comes out there would be 3-4 new threads detailing how great it looks and so on. for me, the problem is not the if it flop then there would be massive ownage but its just that other games like witcher are not getting their share of hype. trix5817

When we post something about other games besides Crysis, they die quickly or have people say "OMG WHAT GAME IS THAT IT LOOKZ LIKE CRAP." The only PC game the people in SW will comment on is Crysis.

LOL thats true ... even after so many crysis threads are there, new ones still reach so many pages

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[QUOTE="naval"]I am a hermit, but I too think crysis is being way overhyped ... whenever new crysis pics comes out there would be 3-4 new threads detailing how great it looks and so on. for me, the problem is not the if it flop then there would be massive ownage but its just that other games like witcher are not getting their share of hype. naval

When we post something about other games besides Crysis, they die quickly or have people say "OMG WHAT GAME IS THAT IT LOOKZ LIKE CRAP." The only PC game the people in SW will comment on is Crysis.

LOL thats true ... even after so many crysis threads are there, new ones still reach so many pages

Yeah. I never thought gamers were so fond of foliage. I mean, how many screenshots can you have of foliage?

[QUOTE="naval"]I am a hermit, but I too think crysis is being way overhyped ... whenever new crysis pics comes out there would be 3-4 new threads detailing how great it looks and so on. for me, the problem is not the if it flop then there would be massive ownage but its just that other games like witcher are not getting their share of hype. trix5817

When we post something about other games besides Crysis, they die quickly or have people say "OMG WHAT GAME IS THAT IT LOOKZ LIKE CRAP." The only PC game the people in SW will comment on is Crysis.

[QUOTE="trix5817"]

[QUOTE="naval"]I am a hermit, but I too think crysis is being way overhyped ... whenever new crysis pics comes out there would be 3-4 new threads detailing how great it looks and so on. for me, the problem is not the if it flop then there would be massive ownage but its just that other games like witcher are not getting their share of hype. smokeydabear076

When we post something about other games besides Crysis, they die quickly or have people say "OMG WHAT GAME IS THAT IT LOOKZ LIKE CRAP." The only PC game the people in SW will comment on is Crysis.

Hmm.

So according to that logic... Crysis is getting all this hype because... that's the only game console fanboys acknowledge? That's almost frightening.

But yeah...

Imagine posting an SC2 pic for screenshots. Damn. We'd be mobbed. And for no logical reason other than "teh graphix".