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Crysis: Warhead reviewed (IGN)!

jonneymendoza said:
yea you can only install it 3 times while the "other" FREE version doesnt have DRM,no dvd patch and can instal it as many times as you want.

And they wonder why people get the "OTHER" version instead.
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Here we go again...:rolleyes:
 
What's funny in all these DRM rants is that everyone's installing this stuff on a Windows OS...

Windows is something that you *NEVER* own, and its DRM is absolutely as draconian as you can ever get...

Why doesn't this rant starting at the beginning? You can't install further DRM items without installing the first DRM item that lets you install the other ones. If Microsoft can do it, why can't they?

If MS can't do it, and you're taking a stand, then what are you installing the game on?

I'm just saying that for me the DRM bitching begins before the first byte of data has hit my new hard drive...

If we're taking a stand, I'd think we have to drop Windows...
 
All I do is call Microsoft, and ask for another key if necessary, and off I go. That has happened once, ever. When I built my dad's office and home PC's, they each were completely different builds with different hardware, and he used his key from his OEM Vista home premium x64 disk. I don't want to have to deal with EA's tech support to play a game. Screw that. EA will see sales collapse even further and blame it on piracy again. How these companies stay in business I do not know.:rolleyes:

Please notice that the only people that care about invasive DRM's are those that legally purchase the software. Those that download it are never bothered because its always cracked.
 
Dallows said:
I read the review. It doesn't highlight anything new and exciting. And here's a note:

"It's important to note that the overall rating is not an average of the five individual categories. We believe that no game will ever fit into a simplistic numeric formula. Many titles are more than a sum of their parts, so the overall score is left to the judgment of the reviewer. This gives you a better sense of the reviewer's overall experience with the game rather than forcing our editors to use an average to determine the final rating for games of multiple types."

That's from the info on ign's numbering system. Basically Warhead gives the same experience as the first. Which for many, including myself, wasn't anything special.
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They can say that, but it's all bullshit. You think Ocampo lives by these guidelines? Do you think he stayed up til 3 in the morning cross-referencing older reviews to give you a cover-all bar-none score accurate down to the FREAKING TENTH PLACE? If you don't like the game already, you don't like it. But spare us the arbitrary scores are scientifically objective IGN said-so argument please. If Warhead brings Crysis graphics at even Assassin's Creed performance many will be quite satisfied, be assured. Everyone likes to know that their epenis is up to the job, and they'll love Crytek for reaffirming their epotence. As for gameplay? Once people get the eye candy going smoothly they won't have anything to say about it. Crysis really wasn't that bad.
 
dmonkey said:
They can say that, but it's all bullshit. You think Ocampo lives by these guidelines? Do you think he stayed up til 3 in the morning cross-referencing older reviews to give you a cover-all bar-none score accurate down to the FREAKING TENTH PLACE? If you don't like the game already, you don't like it. But spare us the arbitrary scores are scientifically objective IGN said-so argument please. If Warhead brings Crysis graphics at even Assassin's Creed performance many will be quite satisfied, be assured. Everyone likes to know that their epenis is up to the job, and they'll love Crytek for reaffirming their epotence. As for gameplay? Once people get the eye candy going smoothly they won't have anything to say about it. Crysis really wasn't that bad.
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Yahtzee is that you?
 
I was going to get Warhead already, but that review got my excited. Going to get it through steam.
 
Hamidxa said:
And [Crysis] still continues to be one of the best FPS's ever made
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That's, well, debatable.

Frostex said:
Not getting this due to DRM, enjoyed the first game and would love to give the Crytek team my money, but will never spend money on a game with DRM like that, I learnt my lesson with Bioshock.
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I think I'm in the same boat. I might grab the Steam version if it doesn't come loaded with SecuROM, but odds are I'll just dedicate myself to The Witcher: EE. I'm tentatively calling Warhead a "pass".

I'm not sure $30 is an appropriate price for this, really. It'd be an insta-buy at $20 for me though.
 
I would really just like a smarter AI. If I cloak, the AI should be running and hiding, not wandering around in the open trying to find me.
 
Dallows said:
You guys know ign gave the original crysis the same score right?
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New reviewer who came from Gamespot where he also gave it a high score. Ever since the Kane and Lynch incident IGN has taken a few people that left Gamespot because of it, so it does seem they value honesty.

This will be on sale for $23.99 on the 18th at Frys so decent deal if you want the hard copy if you got one close by.
 
Shame there isn't a dedicated *Official* DRM thread already or one that contains just DRM talk. Dedicated game threads keep degenerating into spammed sessions for anti-DRM zealots. Sure keep telling us you won't be buying the game on principle. Like I give two hoots if you buy it or not.
 
spicey said:
Shame there isn't a dedicated *Official* DRM thread already or one that contains just DRM talk. Dedicated game threads keep degenerating into spammed sessions for anti-DRM zealots. Sure keep telling us you won't be buying the game on principle. Like I give two hoots if you buy it or not.
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No shit. I'm sick of trying to learn and discuss about a game only to be met with walls of text on DRM. Seriously, make your own thread.

On a more constructive note, having not played crysis, would there be any problem going through warhead first?
 
^ Good question, from what I heard Warhead plays around the same time on the other side of the same island from the original Crysis. I only played the Crysis demo and I don't know the full story, but reading that the actions seem to be parallel to those of Crysis, I don't think there would be much problems.


Also, I agree with everyone who said that these DRM threads are annoying. I was looking forward to read this thread about this new game only to find out to my disappointment that I had to weed through huge amounts of posts regarding DRM, and not the game itself.
 
My system for the review was a Q6600 with a 260 GTX and I was able to set the graphics to 1920x1200 with details at Enthusiast level (basically the same as very high from before). The game not only looked amazing but it ran around the 35-50fps mark. Anyone with a 8800GTS or higher will be able to enjoy Crysis at high resolution with the eye candy on full. For those with slightly less impressive hardware, you can comfortably use Gamer setting, which increases frame rates by a good 20%. You do lose a little of the image quality obviously but it’s still very impressive
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http://www.driverheaven.net/gamingreviews.php?reviewid=634

1920x1200 Enthusiast for me it is!


Looks like Cry Engine is finally going to put other game engines to shame for visual quality and performance.
 
obs said:
No shit. I'm sick of trying to learn and discuss about a game only to be met with walls of text on DRM. Seriously, make your own thread.

On a more constructive note, having not played crysis, would there be any problem going through warhead first?
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I think it would be beneficial to play Crysis first but it's not a prerequisite, I don't think it would be a problem to play Warhead on it's own. The games run parallel to each other so there is bound to be a little cross-over.
 
@ Robbiekhan


That's very nice to read! I'm even more excited for the game now. Glad they improved performance, the engine already looked great, but now the game should be a lot more accessible for many gamers.
 
Looking forward to this one at $20, $30, whatever. I'll bitch about install limits if I ever run into them, seems they up the number of installs and remove it eventually.

You people that "will not buy" the game should make sure you don't bitch about CryTek when they bitch about piracy--though I'm sure you'll be just as loud saying that piracy is good for PC gaming, Crytek sucks, looks like Far Cry/Doom/Atari 2600, thirty-eight cents too expensive etc. :rolleyes:
 
"Crytek have promised to deliver more dynamic content as the months pass, so potentially this section of the game could prove to be very successful, if they keep to their word."

Did anyone else find that hilarious. Oh, video game reviewers, when will you grow some brains?
 
Dethred said:
"Crytek have promised to deliver more dynamic content as the months pass, so potentially this section of the game could prove to be very successful, if they keep to their word."

Did anyone else find that hilarious. Oh, video game reviewers, when will you grow some brains?
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The Crysis bashers are out so soon? At least wait till release and a couple weeks for it to settle in gamers hands. Seriously its dead baggage to carry around you should let it go my friend :)
 
kadozer said:
The Crysis bashers are out so soon? At least wait till release and a couple weeks for it to settle in gamers hands. Seriously its dead baggage to carry around you should let it go my friend :)
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I mean, is he wrong? Do you remember how many months it took for Crytek and EA to abandon Crysis and stop releasing patches or developing content for it? It wasn't a lot.
 
finalgt said:
I mean, is he wrong? Do you remember how many months it took for Crytek and EA to abandon Crysis and stop releasing patches or developing content for it? It wasn't a lot.
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No where in my post did I refute it. Crysis 1 pissed alot of people off with broken promises. Am I wrong in stating wait a couple weeks its a new game. I can stay pissed and carry baggage about CRYtek too but to be fair will hold my breath for Warhead.
 
CptFalcon said:
Yahtzee is that you?
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Yahtzee generally has good points, expressed well.

I'm not buying warhead, regardless of any reviews. I don't know who was silly enough to encourage them after Crysis, to be honest.

OH YEAH: 'THE ALIENS ARE EVEN TOUGHER, SO NOW YOU'RE ENCOURAGED TO THROW EVERYTHING YOU HAVE AT THEM.'

THAT'S BECAUSE IN THE ORIGINAL, THAT ASPECT WAS REALLY FUN AND REWARDING. I'M JOLLY GLAD THEY MADE IT EVEN MORE OF A CHORE TO PLAY.
 
Wally said:
Yahtzee generally has good points, expressed well.

I'm not buying warhead, regardless of any reviews. I don't know who was silly enough to encourage them after Crysis, to be honest.

OH YEAH: 'THE ALIENS ARE EVEN TOUGHER, SO NOW YOU'RE ENCOURAGED TO THROW EVERYTHING YOU HAVE AT THEM.'

THAT'S BECAUSE IN THE ORIGINAL, THAT ASPECT WAS REALLY FUN AND REWARDING. I'M JOLLY GLAD THEY MADE IT EVEN MORE OF A CHORE TO PLAY.
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Psh, snub me, will you, just because you disagree. :D

And your point: you don't like fighting aliens so you're not buying it. Fine. Go play COD4 or something.
 
why couldn't they be zombies. I'd like a horde of zombies coming at me through a thick jungle, thanks!
 
spicey said:
Shame there isn't a dedicated *Official* DRM thread already or one that contains just DRM talk. Dedicated game threads keep degenerating into spammed sessions for anti-DRM zealots. Sure keep telling us you won't be buying the game on principle. Like I give two hoots if you buy it or not.
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obs said:
No shit. I'm sick of trying to learn and discuss about a game only to be met with walls of text on DRM. Seriously, make your own thread.

On a more constructive note, having not played crysis, would there be any problem going through warhead first?
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jh24 said:
^ Good question, from what I heard Warhead plays around the same time on the other side of the same island from the original Crysis. I only played the Crysis demo and I don't know the full story, but reading that the actions seem to be parallel to those of Crysis, I don't think there would be much problems.


Also, I agree with everyone who said that these DRM threads are annoying. I was looking forward to read this thread about this new game only to find out to my disappointment that I had to weed through huge amounts of posts regarding DRM, and not the game itself.
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Get over it. If the developers decide to make DRM a part of the game, it will be discussed within the specific game thread, in this gaming forum.

I see talks about video cards, and collectors edition cases all over specific game threads, and I don't hear anyone bitch about that.

DRM is part of the game, and it is serious, therefore, in all logic and reason, it should be discussed in the game thread.
 
robbiekhan said:
http://www.driverheaven.net/gamingreviews.php?reviewid=634

My system for the review was a Q6600 with a 260 GTX and I was able to set the graphics to 1920x1200 with details at Enthusiast level (basically the same as very high from before). The game not only looked amazing but it ran around the 35-50fps mark. Anyone with a 8800GTS or higher will be able to enjoy Crysis at high resolution with the eye candy on full. For those with slightly less impressive hardware, you can comfortably use Gamer setting, which increases frame rates by a good 20%. You do lose a little of the image quality obviously but it’s still very impressive
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1920x1200 Enthusiast for me it is!


Looks like Cry Engine is finally going to put other game engines to shame for visual quality and performance.
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Quoted for emphasis!
 
I enjoyed Crysis, and Warhead looks like more of a good thing.

I could care less about DRM, either enough people will cause a fuss about it that the DRM will be scaled back, or we will simply find a way around it. Im not saying pirate the game, but IMHO, if you paid for it, you should get to install it as many times as you need, and if DRM stops that, then by all means go crack happy.
But when was the last time you installed the same game 6 times? Myself, not many times, if ever.

Warhead is like a set of buttermilk tits on a 18 year old women from Sweden. DRM is like the bra. You don't swear off those cans simply because you don't like the effort of dealing with the clasp.
The tits are always worth the effort, and Im sure dealing with a little DRM isnt the end of the world.
So, all those not going for Warhead because of DRM, have fun elsewhere, Ill be enjoying my funbags.
 
Droc said:
I enjoyed Crysis, and Warhead looks like more of a good thing.

I could care less about DRM, either enough people will cause a fuss about it that the DRM will be scaled back, or we will simply find a way around it. Im not saying pirate the game, but IMHO, if you paid for it, you should get to install it as many times as you need, and if DRM stops that, then by all means go crack happy.
But when was the last time you installed the same game 6 times? Myself, not many times, if ever.

Warhead is like a set of buttermilk tits on a 18 year old women from Sweden. DRM is like the bra. You don't swear off those cans simply because you don't like the effort of dealing with the clasp.
The tits are always worth the effort, and Im sure dealing with a little DRM isnt the end of the world.
So, all those not going for Warhead because of DRM, have fun elsewhere, Ill be enjoying my funbags.
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Nice metaphor. Mmmm, buttermilk tits... STOP TAUNTING ME! :mad:
 
Timbowens said:
I see talks about video cards, and collectors edition cases all over specific game threads, and I don't hear anyone bitch about that.
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Well thats because that shit ain't as annoying as the "discussion" of DRM. I could care less whether a person would buy the game due to DRM or not so I'd love it if they'd stop repeating themselves.

Oh the DRM is baaaaad, the DRM short-sighted! None of us disagree with you, hell I think it sucks too but I'm not gonna bother letting it influence my game purchases, I'll leave that up to the suckiness/awesomeness of the game itself.
 
Good to hear about the optimizations. I guess that settles then that the original Crysis was nowhere near as optimized as it could've been. This should mean though that the 4870X2 and GTX280 can handle 2560x1600 with enthusiast (or near enthusiast) levels for everything finally.
 
Timbowens said:
Get over it. If the developers decide to make DRM a part of the game, it will be discussed within the specific game thread, in this gaming forum.

I see talks about video cards, and collectors edition cases all over specific game threads, and I don't hear anyone bitch about that.

DRM is part of the game, and it is serious, therefore, in all logic and reason, it should be discussed in the game thread.
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I'm sorry but I don't agree with you. DRM is not a part of the game itself and has no effect on the functioning of the game at all. Discussions about performance, graphics or gameplay for example does. Also, DRM is not unique to only this game, IMHO a specific DRM thread would be much more useful. There are people who don't mind DRM or just don't like reading about it in a game thread.

I want to read a discussion about the contents of the game itself, and not finding out that half of the thread is only about how bad DRM (which I'm not denying as I feel that this is not a good solution) is and how many people won't buy the game because of it. That is their choice and I fully respect that but that doesn't mean everyone wants to read or be reminded about it every time.
 
jh24 said:
I'm sorry but I don't agree with you. DRM is not a part of the game itself and has no effect on it at all. Discussions about performance, graphics or gameplay for example does. Also, DRM is not unique to only this game, IMHO a specific DRM thread would be much more useful. There are people who don't mind DRM or just don't like reading about it in a game thread.

I want to read a discussion about the contents of the game itself, and not finding out that half of the thread is only about how bad DRM is and how many people won't buy the game because of it. That is their choice and I fully respect that but that doesn't mean everyone wants to read or be reminded about it every moment.
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i dont agree with you. DRM plays a big part of the game. DRM slows down your pc, resulting to loss of framerates due to the DRM running in the background. If you dont like talking about DRM, go join another forum/topic about your beloved crysis warhead game.
 
jonneymendoza said:
i dont agree with you. DRM plays a big part of the game. DRM slows down your pc, resulting to loss of framerates due to the DRM running in the background. If you dont like talking about DRM, go join another forum/topic about your beloved crysis warhead game.
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I'm not aware that DRM actually slows down your computer. I'm willing to believe you but is there a link or article that talks about this. If it's true, I do find it serious.


As for your little comment about 'your beloved Crysis Warhead game,' I find it rather much to say about someone you don't even know. I'm looking forward to this game because I really want to give it a chance and I heard positive things about it. Not because I'm a Crysis fanboy. Don't presume things you don't know nothing about.


I can say the same about you, regarding your last sentence I get the feeling you're biased regarding the game.
 
jh24 said:
I'm not aware that DRM actually slows down your computer. I'm willing to believe you but is there a link or article that talks about this. If it's true, I do find it serious.


As for your little comment about 'your beloved Crysis Warhead game,' I find it rather much to say about someone you don't even know. I'm looking forward to this game because I really want to give it a chance and I heard positive things about it. Not because I'm a Crysis fanboy. Don't presume things you don't know nothing about.


I can say the same about you, regarding your last sentence I get the feeling you're biased regarding the game.
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i would love to give crysis warhead a go but this 3 installation crap along with a load of DRM crap annoys me
 
jonneymendoza said:
i would love to give crysis warhead a go but this 3 installation crap along with a load of DRM crap annoys me
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Why in the world would you even need to install it 4 times anyways? :confused: :rolleyes:

For what it's worth, Ive been gaming on the PC for over 16 years now, and I can only think of one... perhaps two games out of over 100 that Ive installed more than 3 times.

I firmly believe some of you are being sensational just for the sake of sensationalism itself. :eek:
 
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