Crysis Warhead

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  • Summary: In Crysis Warhead, players don the Nanosuit of Sergeant Sykes, also known as 'Psycho', one of the most memorable characters from Crysis. More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, players experience Psycho's parallel story during the events of the original game, findingIn Crysis Warhead, players don the Nanosuit of Sergeant Sykes, also known as 'Psycho', one of the most memorable characters from Crysis. More brash and aggressive than his Delta Force squadmate Nomad, players experience Psycho's parallel story during the events of the original game, finding that life on the other side of the island is even more intense and explosive than they ever could have imagined. Luckily, Psycho's Nanosuit is just as capable and he's equipped with an even bigger arsenal of fully customizable weapons and new vehicles, giving players access to the tools they need to dominate any situation. Aside from this new single player campaign, Crysis Warhead also features new multiplayer content. [Electronic Arts]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. 3DJuegos
    96
    CryTek demonstrates again its hegemony in first person shooters and it does it with a new gem. A brief campaign but charged with a shining pace is its main attractive, and in this occasion the multiplayer section has become one of its main highlights too. A new demonstration of the unquestionable health of the action in the 21st century. We don´t usually like to talk about the price in the final conclusions, but the possibility to buy a game like Crysis Warhead for just 30 € is a fact to consider.
  2. GameZone
    90
    At 29.99 (USD), there’s no reason not pick this one up. Even if you haven’t played its predecessor, you can’t go wrong here if you are an FPS fan.
  3. GamePro
    90
    There's plenty of bang for your buck, and attempting missions over again in harder difficulty modes can really prove themselves as addicting challenges. Throw in the extraordinary Crysis Wars multiplayer, and you've got yourself an absolute steal.
  4. GamingXP
    86
    If you take a fabulous game with astonishing graphics, good sounds and gameplay and add a new story, the result will be more than satisfying.
  5. HellBored
    84
    Still one of the prettiest games ever, Crysis: Warhead improves on its predecessor in every way. It's just a pity that there isn't more of it.
  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    80
    Obligatory for original Crysis fans, interesting opportunity for the rest of the universe to try one of the best game engines. Where graphics excel story harms the overall score. [Oct 2008]
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  7. PC Gamer UK
    60
    A shadow of the awesome original. [Nov 2008, p.70]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 142
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 142
  3. Negative: 17 out of 142
  1. spartan-117
    May 10, 2011
    10
    Much better than the first.The campaign is short but much more engaging, the battles more fierce and gameplay better.Overall one of the bestMuch better than the first.The campaign is short but much more engaging, the battles more fierce and gameplay better.Overall one of the best games ever better than Crysis.And i like Psycho more than Nomad.… Expand
  2. sft
    May 22, 2013
    10
    More maximum mayhem

    CRYSIS WARHEAD is basically an expansion of the original game so everything I felt about that game also applies here.    More maximum mayhem

    CRYSIS WARHEAD is basically an expansion of the original game so everything I felt about that game also applies here. Even though it’s now 5 years old the game looks fantastic and has some impressive physics (apparently the CryEngine was updated for this). The story is adequate, given the limitations of a game such as this, and the voice acting is convincing throughout. The gameplay is perhaps a little more linear than in the original but it’s also faster paced and more intense. The combat is pretty tough at times, although the final boss battle was actually easier than much of what had gone before. There’s a lot packed into this short game, and that’s the only downside: it’s over way too soon.    … Expand
  4. TemplarGR
    Sep 9, 2016
    9
    Standalone expansion pack of Crysis. Worse than the original game, but not by much. Still worth playing. The game was considered moreStandalone expansion pack of Crysis. Worse than the original game, but not by much. Still worth playing. The game was considered more "optimized" than its predecessor, on which i disagree, it just had uglier graphics. They toned them down a little because little kids with old toasters complained about their framerates. It is hilarious that back in the day, and 300+$ gpu could run it maxed out in decent resolutions, and modern day 300$ gpus have trouble running modern console ports in anything higher than 1080p maxed out. And no one complains about it. But i digress.

    The game is not much differerent than the original Crysis, but i didn't like the gameplay as much. It is worth a playthrough if you own the original, otherwise, skip it and play the original first instead.    … Expand
  5. Roeyl
    Jul 17, 2011
    8
    Very nice. The gameplay is much better balanced than the original Crysis and the explosions and the fire graphics have really improved (theyVery nice. The gameplay is much better balanced than the original Crysis and the explosions and the fire graphics have really improved (they were really bad in the original). It's good fun and the plot is better although the story telling is incredibly BAD.… Expand
  6. Dco326
    Mar 14, 2022
    8
    Okej igrica, prica mlitava malo ali tih 6 sati ti prodje cas posla, tako da je zanimljivo
  7. Monte28
    Aug 21, 2011
    7
    Okay, im not gonna bash the game because its DRM, would yopu rather go through that **** and play the game or have everyone pirate the game soOkay, im not gonna bash the game because its DRM, would yopu rather go through that **** and play the game or have everyone pirate the game so there is no sequel to a great game? EXACTLY. But anyways the game is great, its Crysis but more focused on combat than story. So honestly buy this game if you want heart racing action or buy crysis if you want a story.… Expand
  8. AndréL.
    Sep 18, 2008
    0
    I give this rate because this company disrespected everyone who bought the first crysis, what they´ve done is totally unfair and I give this rate because this company disrespected everyone who bought the first crysis, what they´ve done is totally unfair and unethical.(read on the crymod foruns the long thread about the MP patch and the you-ll see).… Expand

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