Showing posts with label Crytek. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crytek. Show all posts

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Switch Funday - Warface - The First Hour With Team Deathmatch

For Online Saturday this week i tried out Warface for the first time. With there being soo many game modes to choose from, i decided to focus on something familiar and played Team Deathmatch for an hour.

Going into this, i knew nothing about the game. it wasn't until after i had played it that i learned that it's been out quite a while. Obviously it will have changed along the way, but it's still impressive that a game as old as this has retained enough players to keep being updated and to keep being brought to new platforms. But it also means the developers behind it know what they're doing and it showed. this was one of the better online experiences i've had as a new player. More so when you compare it to last weeks Trackmania video, https://youtu.be/we766gY1WPw. the experience for first time players was soo rough, that i couldn't recommend it.

One of the key ways in which Warface was so approachable was that it starts with a tutorial. It's not too big and full of too many new things either. it focuses on two classes and uses in-game action. at every step, everything was clearly highlighted and the text prompts were simple and easy to follow. the main screen does look a little dated and is clearly not designed for consoles. my guess is it's the same screen across all platforms. but it works because only one of them options is playing the game and it's clear and simple "Play". 

Going into play, again whilst looking a bit dated, you're greeted by all the game modes divided into three sections, Co-op, Spec Ops, and Versus. whilst these may not be that clear to everyone, what i really do appreciate is that there's a little bit of text explaining what's happening. so Spec Ops was a mode i didn't know what it could be, but after reading the text and looking at the images i understood that i was playing a mission that would have maybe 4 stages, maybe 5, and that they take time. that's soo much more information that Trackmania. and this applied to Versus, too. There are 8 modes but when you move the cursor to one it clearly says what's going to happen. Great.

That's not to say the game doesn't have it's own quirks and issues. the bottom of the screen is a mess and never clearly explained. there are 3 currencies down there, bonuses, and mail. A lot of these screens are dark, the text is often small to very small, to the point where i wonder how legible it is if you played the Switch handheld. Whilst the game is keen to move onto the next game, i feel like there's not enough time given to the player to change class and then there's soo much time given to loading that could be better hidden. the load times are rough in this game. it took around a minute and a half or more to just get to the main screen after clicking start on the icon on the Switch home screen.

It's age could be one reason why the game felt a little old school. and i don't mean that in a negative way. i've tried many newer online shooters and not really enjoyed any of them. so coming to a game that felt old, but in a familiar way, was actually refreshing and Warface actually felt easier to pick up and play. the classes were clearly different, the maps were smaller, respawn times were fast, and the action was frantic. This did mean that in Team Deathmatch the medic class did feel a little useless as people died too quickly and when they did they didn't hang around to be revied. Maybe it'll work better in a different mode. And with the game being as old as it is, at times it felt like i was playing against people who knew all the best places to attack from. the game says that it's trying to balance the teams but it became clear that this didn't mean all new people were together and all veterans were together, this game tries to make teams featuring both.

There was a lot i didn't get to see so i won't be deleting the game. i think i'll come back later and try out some of the other game modes. It's free to play and i do recommend it. More so to players familiar with online shooters during the PS3/360 Generation, but also for those looking for something less serious than Modern Warfare.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Crytek Have Released A Launch Trailer For Warface

Crytek have released a launch trailer for their free to play PC game Warface. the game is out now across the USA, EU and Turkey. Warface is a Browser based PC game with a focus on Co-Op and competitive modes.



Press Release

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Crytek Have Released 2 New Videos And Screenshots For Ryse: Son Of Rome On Xbox One

Crytek have released 2 new videos and screenshots for their upcoming Xbox One game Ryse: Son Of Rome. the first video is mostly cinematics, it tells some of the story of the game and some basic features. the second video tells the legend of Damocles.





Screenshots

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Crytek Announce Warface Comes Out On 21st October On PC

Crytek have released a new trailer for Warface and announced it comes out on PC next week, 21st October. 

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Microsoft Have Released A Behind The Scenes Look At The Combat In Ryse: Son of Rome

Microsoft have released a behind the scenes look at Crytek's Xbox One game Ryse: Son of Rome. this video focuses on combat in the game with in-game action being used as examples. they talk about how they tried to be authentic to what is possible with the armor of the period as well as talking about unlockable executions and context sensitive attacks. 

Monday, June 17, 2013

Crytel Have Released The E3 2013 Game Play Trailer For Ryse: Son Of Rome On Xbox One


Crytek have released the gameplay trailer for Ryse: Son Of Rome that was shown at the Microsoft E3 2013 press conference. this video shows a mix of cinematics, QTE's and battling.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Crytek Reveal Ryse: Son Of Rome, A Xbox One Exclusive Coming November


Crytek have announced Ryse is now a Xbox One game called Ryse: Son Of Rome. it will also now be coming out in November and it no longer appears to be a Kinect only title, it's not clear if it uses Kinect any more. Ryse: Son Of Rome is a action adventure game where you play a Roman soldier named Marius Titus, he's seeking revenge for the death of his family and he leads an army trying to save the Roman Empire.

Screenshots


SmartGlass Screenshots


Fact Sheet

Saturday, June 8, 2013

Crytek Confirm CryENGINE 3 Supports PlayStation 4

Crytek have confirmed their CryENGINE 3 will support the PlayStation 4 as a game development tool, they have already confirmed the same support for Xbox One.

Press Release

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Crytek Announce Their CryENGINE 3 Is A Official Licensed Provider Of Middleware And Tools For Xbox One

Crytek have announced their CryENGINE 3 has been officially licensed as a provider of Middleware and tools for Xbox One. they will support Xbox One and provide licensees with the tools needed to create games for the system.

Press Release

Saturday, November 17, 2012

EA And Crytek Have Released A 6 Minute Single Player Gameplay Video For Crysis 3

EA and Crytek have released a new gameplay video for Crysis 3. this 6 minute video is from the single player campaign and aims to show how large the world, in this case the action is from the transformed New York City, and how much room to move you have. the video also shows lots of shooting and nano suit action, it looks like the gameplay video was taken from the PC build of the game.


Thursday, November 8, 2012

EA And Crytek Detail The Crysis 3 Hunter Edition, Comes With Multiplayer Bonuses

EA And Crytek have detailed the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition. the extras that come with this edition include:
  • Predator Bow
  • Recon Arrow
  • Hunter Nanasuit Module
  • Level 5 XP Headstart
  • 3 Exclusive Dog Tags

EA and Crytek have also detailed the Hunter online mode in Crysis 3. this mode has 2 vs 10, or 2 vs 14 on PC.



Those who pre-order the game will also get a digital copy of the original Crysis on the platform they bought the game on.

Press Release

Thursday, November 1, 2012

EA Announce Fans Who Pre-Order Crysis 3 Will Recieve A Digital Copy Of Crysis On The Same Console

EA and Crytek have announced fans who pre-order Crysis 3 on PS3, Xbox 360 or PC will now receive a digital copy of Crysis, previously released back in 2007, on the same platform. Crysis 3 is set to come out in February 2013.

Press Release

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

EA And Crytek Have Released A New Crysis 3 Multiplayer Video Introducing Hunter Mode

EA And Crytek have released a new video for Crysis 3. this video reveals the new Hunter Multiplayer Mode in the game. in Hunter Mode there are 2 hunters who have to stop 14 cell troopers from getting evac, or on the other side you play as a cell trooper who has to survive as long as you can so you can be rescued. you get to play in teams so you can opt to use strategy to survive or to kill.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Crytek Have Released A New Video For Cysis 3 Showing CryENGINE 3's DirectX 11 Support

EA And Crytek have released a new Crysis 3 trailer. this video focuses on Crytek's CryENGINE 3 and shows it's DirectX 11 support on PC's. the video shows the DirectX 11 support in action. this means the engine supports:
  • real time volumetric cloud shadows, 
  • pixel accurate displacement mapping, 
  • tessellated vegetation, 
  • composite 3D lens flares and FX, 
  • Procedural HDR Flares and Shapes, 
  • global illumination, 
  • dynamic water volume caustics, 
  • real-time volumetric fog shadows, 
  • real-time area lights, 
  • unlimited particle FX Lighting, 
  • integrated cloth & vegetation simulation,
  • Top Secret Tessellated Toad Tech


Watch CryENGINE 3 - Crysis 3 Tech Demo in Tech & Gaming  |  View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Press Release

Saturday, June 9, 2012

EA And Crytek Have Released A New Crysis 3 Gameplay Video Showing Different Ways To Complete Objectives

EA And Crytek have released a new video for Crysis 3. this video uses in-game action to show the different ways you can complete objectives. the main objective in this video is getting to a Dam and taking it down.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

EA And Crytek Have Released A New Gameplay Trailer For Crysis 3

EA and Crytek have released a new gameplay trailer for Crysis 3. this trailer shows action from the jungle that was New York and mainly your character killing all sorts of enemies.

Monday, April 16, 2012

EA Announce Crysis 3 For PC, PS3, And Xbox 360. Reveal Its Out Spring 2013

EA and Crytek have announced Crysis 3. this sequel is set to come out on the PS3, Xbox 360, And PC in Spring 2013. You play as Prophet and return to New York. the year is 2047 and New York has been encased in a Nandome and become an urban rainforest. Prophet is on a revenge mission against the Cell Corporation and their motives for the Nanodomes.

Screenshots


Boxart


EA have also revealed pre-order bonuses. The Hunter Edition gives players early access to the new signature bow and its attachments, plus theHunter Nanosuit module which adds additional power and functionality to the super-suit. Gamers who pre-order now will also have a head start when playing online with a bonus XP boost up to level 5, a unique bow skin and three exclusive dog tags to hunt in style. 

In addition to receiving the Crysis 3 Hunter Edition, select retailers are offering gamers that pre-order Crysis 3 the following early multiplayer unlocks:         
  • Stalker Pack – Includes the base game, all Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: for players who like to stalk their prey from the shadows the Stalker Pack provides early multiplayer access to the deadly semi-auto Jackal shotgun. This powerful, close-range shotgun comes with a unique silencer attachment, custom weapon skin and two exclusive themed in-game dog tags. 
  • Overkill Pack – Includes the base game, all Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: the Overkill Pack features early multiplayer access to the Typhoon assault weapon and skin. Spewing 500 rounds a second, the Typhoon gives players the ability to go guns blazing to take back the Liberty Dome. Also included are two exclusive Overkill themed in-game dog tags.    
  • Predator Pack – Includes the base game, all the Hunter Edition content and the following early multiplayer unlocks: the Predator Pack delivers early multiplayer access to the Feline submachine gun and exclusive camo. With an extremely fast rate of fire and a 60 round magazine the Feline is highly effective and deadly, at short range. 

Press Release

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

THQ Announce The Next Homefront Game Will Be Developed By Crytek

THQ have announced Crytek are the developers behind the next Homefront game. the upcoming game has no name and so far THQ are only saying that the game is set to come out during their 2014 fiscal year on consoles and PC. The press release doesn't say for sure, but it hints that the game will be running on Cryteks graphics engine. It seems THQ have gone with such a well known and successful developer with the aim of making the next Homefront game a blockbuster big enough to challenge big titles like Modern Warfare, Battlefield, Killzone, And Gears Of War.

Press Release

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

EA And Crytek Have Released A New Trailer For The Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade That's Out Now

EA and Crytek have released a new trailer for Crysis 2. this trailer is for the Ultra Upgrade, which is out now, and shows how this patch has improved Crysis 2. The Ultra upgrade brings Direct X 11 support to the game and this enhances the games visuals. the trailer shows these enhancements, and they also show some comparisons between Direct X 9 and Direct X 11. EA and Crytek have also announced the Crysis 2 Map Editor Pack is out tomorrow, Wednesday.


Watch Crysis 2 - Direct X 11 Patch Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com

Press Release

PC Gamers Can Create Custom Maps with the Map Editor Pack Available Wednesday
One of the most highly-acclaimed first person shooters of 2011 is getting a facelift. Today, EA and Crytek will be releasing the Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade, giving PC gamers full DirectX®11 support. Enhancing the Crysis 2 gaming experience on PC, the Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade delivers higher quality visuals and features including tessellation, water rendering improvements, high quality HDR motion blur, and many other special effects and higher quality texture formats with the optional high res texture pack. The Crysis 2 Ultra Upgrade is available via an auto installation once gamers go online* with Crysis 2 on PC.

Additionally, PC gamers can design their own maps and create their own epic battleground with the Map Editor Pack which can be downloaded at

Monday, June 6, 2011

Crytek Reveal Codename: Kingdom Is Now Ryse And Release A New Trailer Showing Kinect Gameplay

Crytek have announced Codename: Kingdom is now Ryse. They have released a new trailer for the game that appears to show the game is set during the fall of Rome. the start of the trailer is cinematic and the end shows Kinect Gameplay. The Kinect uses your whole body to control your in-game character.


Watch Ryse - E3 Trailer in Tech & Gaming | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com