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Cricket · 11-10-2007, 01:15 PM

I'm not a gamer but have been hearing about a game called "Crysis" lately and was wondering what all the hub-bub about it was...then I saw this...wow...

The real picture looks like it was taken here in the islands.

Cricket

**Alaron** · 11-10-2007, 01:20 PM

Sure its pretty, but is it worth the thousands you need to spend for a rig that can render that in its fully glory?

Cricket · 11-10-2007, 01:27 PM

Aren't hardcore gamers willing to spend that kind of money to get those kind of visuals?

I know I wouldn't build a computer that costs as much as a good used car, but I'm sure there are many gamers out there who would

.

Cricket

Floppyman · 11-10-2007, 05:52 PM

Wow, that is impressive. I haven't gamed in years, but looking at those screenshots I'm almost tempted to build a new gamer system.

Hi Ho · 11-10-2007, 06:11 PM

My PC runs the demo at reasonable frame-rates on high settings. It is definetely the most visually stunning game produced thus far. It is simply amazing. What you don't see in the screen shots is the physics engine. If you throw a grenade into one of those shacks it can collapse with real-time physics. Here are a couple videos that show the physics in action:

Crysis Demo Destruction

Destroying Crysis

I am counting the days until the full game is released. When the next generation Nvidia cards are released I may have to upgrade so I can run the game on very high settings.

doubledragon5 · 11-10-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cricket

I'm not a gamer but have been hearing about a game called "Crysis" lately and was wondering what all the hub-bub about it was...then I saw this...wow...

The real picture looks like it was taken here in the islands.

Cricket

That is sure realistic, and I bet the photographer name is cricket...

blue60007 · 11-10-2007, 06:22 PM

I played the demo and was pretty amazed...even at low settings

At high settings it was a purdy slideshow.

TwoRails · 11-10-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cricket

Aren't hardcore gamers willing to spend that kind of money to get those kind of visuals?...

I guess I'm not a "hardcore" gamer then... or maybe I'm just a person with a budget, but no, it's too much to stay on top of things for me. Heck, I'm still running an ATI 800 AGP and don't have any problem with the visuals I get with FEAR, DooM, HL2, etc... Don't have anything newer than that, though. I'll wait some for Biosphere and Crysis to come down in price before I pick 'em up

Ahura · 11-10-2007, 10:02 PM

Very good explosion, only big one. Water is best I have ever seen and shadow is almost perfect.

The_YongGrand · 11-11-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cricket

I'm not a gamer but have been hearing about a game called "Crysis" lately and was wondering what all the hub-bub about it was...then I saw this...wow...

The real picture looks like it was taken here in the islands.

Cricket

it is very very close! Darn... my PCs aren't up to the Crysis task.

If i happen to upgrade for the Crysis game, my financial and wallet will be in Crisis!!

Nowadays, technology and games move too fast. Every year, the games look even more realistic.

David M · 11-11-2007, 12:08 PM

Oh man...thats sick but funny...shooting at those birds.

Markoman01027 · 11-11-2007, 01:28 PM

I prefer Reality....:-) That is a game in itself!

TwoRails · 11-11-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Markoman01027

I prefer Reality....:-) That is a game in itself!

And there are sooooo many version of it, too!

shadowpr · 11-11-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoRails

And there are sooooo many version of it, too!

Only problem is I can't seem to find a guide book. Damn reality. LOL

TwoRails · 11-11-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowpr

Only problem is I can't seem to find a guide book. Damn reality. LOL

I *hear* that when you do get if figured out... you're almost at the end of the journey.

shadowpr · 11-11-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoRails

I *hear* that when you do get if figured out... you're almost at the end of the journey.

Or like most games, you get thrown a curve ball and realize that you still have a ways to go.

Now where's that save point????

TwoRails · 11-11-2007, 02:52 PM

Save Point!! YA!!! Go back and do'er again... That'd be sweet

shadowpr · 11-11-2007, 02:55 PM

That would be perfect for those times where you just don't care, but yet don't want to suffer the consequences of your actions.

Or even better...who has the cheat codes????

catacon · 11-12-2007, 06:03 PM

In downloaded the Crysis demo and man is it cool. I wish I could play it at higher settings, maybe I will have to upgrade soon.

kstatefan40 · 11-12-2007, 06:59 PM

My upgrade is a ways off - but damn, why can't it come sooner? That is SWEET.

Jaggannath · 11-14-2007, 08:51 AM

Incredible pics... this comp is still running with an mX440, and my laptop only has a 6800 in it

11-10-2007, 01:15 PM	#1
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	Wow... I'm not a gamer but have been hearing about a game called "Crysis" lately and was wondering what all the hub-bub about it was...then I saw this...wow... The real picture looks like it was taken here in the islands. Cricket Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-10-2007, 01:20 PM	#2
Alaron Kickin' it Staff Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: USA Posts: 7,723	Sure its pretty, but is it worth the thousands you need to spend for a rig that can render that in its fully glory? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Fold for PCMech: Team 13761

11-10-2007, 01:27 PM	#3
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	Aren't hardcore gamers willing to spend that kind of money to get those kind of visuals? I know I wouldn't build a computer that costs as much as a good used car, but I'm sure there are many gamers out there who would . Cricket Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-10-2007, 05:52 PM	#4
Floppyman Member (13 bit) Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 6,789	Wow, that is impressive. I haven't gamed in years, but looking at those screenshots I'm almost tempted to build a new gamer system. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-10-2007, 06:11 PM	#5
Hi Ho Certified Audio Nut Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,202	My PC runs the demo at reasonable frame-rates on high settings. It is definetely the most visually stunning game produced thus far. It is simply amazing. What you don't see in the screen shots is the physics engine. If you throw a grenade into one of those shacks it can collapse with real-time physics. Here are a couple videos that show the physics in action: Crysis Demo Destruction Destroying Crysis I am counting the days until the full game is released. When the next generation Nvidia cards are released I may have to upgrade so I can run the game on very high settings. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "I'm not lying. I'm writing fiction with my mouth." - Homer Simpson My Miscelaneous Gallery ASUS P7P55D PRO / Intel Core i7 860 / 8GB Mushkin DDR3 1600 RAM / OCZ Vertex 2 120GB SSD / Seagate 1TB 7200.12 / Asus Radeon 5870 1GB / LG Super-Multi 22x SATA DVD-RW / Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit / Cable Modem / HT Omega Striker 7.1 Sound Card / FSP 700W PSU / Logitech MX1000 Wireless Laser Mouse / Asus 24" 16:9 LCD w/Webcam / Axiom Audiobyte 2.1 Speakers Last edited by Hi Ho; 11-10-2007 at 06:20 PM.

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11-10-2007, 06:22 PM	#7
blue60007 Wx geek Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,638	I played the demo and was pretty amazed...even at low settings At high settings it was a purdy slideshow. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "It is the way of man to make monsters and it is the nature of monsters to destroy their makers."

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Ahura Member (10 bit) Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 662	Very good explosion, only big one. Water is best I have ever seen and shadow is almost perfect. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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11-11-2007, 01:28 PM	#12
Markoman01027 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Easthampton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,633	I prefer Reality....:-) That is a game in itself! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Save Point!! YA!!! Go back and do'er again... That'd be sweet Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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shadowpr I like me Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tejas Posts: 7,332	That would be perfect for those times where you just don't care, but yet don't want to suffer the consequences of your actions. Or even better...who has the cheat codes???? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-12-2007, 06:03 PM	#19
catacon Chop Chop Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,035	In downloaded the Crysis demo and man is it cool. I wish I could play it at higher settings, maybe I will have to upgrade soon. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

11-12-2007, 06:59 PM	#20
kstatefan40 Security Dude Staff Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 999	My upgrade is a ways off - but damn, why can't it come sooner? That is SWEET. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Tyler A. Thompson Small Business Networking Services Specialist tyler@derbydigital.com

11-14-2007, 08:51 AM	#21
Jaggannath Gremlin Overlord Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 2,382	Incredible pics... this comp is still running with an mX440, and my laptop only has a 6800 in it Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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