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Reasonable on 23 March 2011
Kynes said:

Reasonable said:

 

Why is anybody arguing really?

Console warz.

Ah, in that case I declare Flower to have the best graphics overall then.  All those individual blades of grass can't be ignored.  Plus it has colours.  Also it has solid gameplay mechanics and zero bugs or issues I've ever noticed in many play throughs.  Runner up is Super Stardust HD.  1080p and great 3D plus huge amounts of stuff going on at once.

Jumps in trench and pulls helmet firmly down to his eyes and scans the horizon for incoming...



Try to be reasonable... its easier than you think...

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epicurean on 23 March 2011

Sounds like its definetly one of the best 2 or 3 out there.  Once you get to that level, it's probably just dependent on your choice of art style.  I think we should just all be happy there's such a great looking game out that sounds like its pretty great.



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slowmo on 23 March 2011

CGI you're kind of being pedantic and not calling it fair as you stated you would at all really.  It's quite clear the game is up their in a lot of reviewers eyes.  What is the number of reviews you would accept as being your "limit" before you agree it is up there as the best?  If you put your figure out there then that would be more transparent and fair, at the moment it seems if 10 reviewers called it outright you would still try and deny it.  I didn't mean this as insulting in any way, just the impression you get when you read the thread from my viewpoint.



epicurean on 23 March 2011
slowmo said:

CGI you're kind of being pedantic and not calling it fair as you stated you would at all really.  It's quite clear the game is up their in a lot of reviewers eyes.  What is the number of reviews you would accept as being your "limit" before you agree it is up there as the best?  If you put your figure out there then that would be more transparent and fair, at the moment it seems if 10 reviewers called it outright you would still try and deny it.  I didn't mean this as insulting in any way, just the impression you get when you read the thread from my viewpoint.


In CGI's defense, I only saw 3 that flat out claimed it was the best: IGN, Electripig, and XG247.  XXL Gaming is debatable.  All the rest use words like "might" or "right there" or specifies genre like "FPS" or "shooter".

I don't care one way or another, I haven't played it yet, but look forward to doing so.  Personally, I hope its the best, but I think its up to interpretation.



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damefan on 23 March 2011
CGI-Quality said:
damefan said:
CGI-Quality said:
damefan said:

Its not really a select few at this point. I counted 10 reviews calling it the best looking console game and more than that saying it equals anything out there.

Not that it matters much at this point, but I've counted 6 that flat out say "best looking/console benchmark", while many others just say it competes nicely with what's out there, say it doesn't quite clear the current graphcial benchmarks, or say it looks mighty fine to look at.

It's lot more than one mere site thats pleased with Crysis 2 on consoles

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/294813/crysis-2-xbox-360-review/

CVG

"best looking fps ever"

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-22-crysis-2-review

Eurogamer

"But it is a world whose intricacy and realism will cause you to stop and stare long after the first drop of the jaw. The sway of tree-tops; the spray of a decorative fountain; the flames erupting from a burst gas pipe: incidental details that grab your attention for their quiet, shocking realism. Who knows how Crytek managed to squeeze Cry Engine 3 onto the consoles while maintaining such extraordinary level of detail? But this world sits next to Uncharted 2's as the most detailed and well-expressed yet seen on our TVs.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1156446p1.html

IGN

"Crysis 2 on Xbox 360 has taken the crown for best graphics in a console game"

http://www.psu.com/Crysis-2-Review--a011074-p0.php

PSU

"best looking shooter on PlayStation 3"

http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2011/03/22/crysis-2-review/

Electripig

"Crysis 2 is outstanding in almost every department, not least its visuals, which are the very best either PS3 or Xbox 360 has to offer right now

http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/crysis-2/review/crysis-2-review/a-20110318143744168062/g-20090601103043632061

GamesRadar

"Crysis 2 does run on consoles, and it does so beautifully. We're calling it now: Crysis 2 is possibly the best-looking console game ever."
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/03/22/crysis-2-review/

JustPushStart.com

"I find Crysis 2 visuals to be superior to similar shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops or Killzone 3."

http://www.xg247.co.uk/reviews/crysis2/

XG247.co.uk

"Crysis 2 is definitely the best looking game on consoles and PC"

http://www.denofgeek.com/games/820739/crysis_2_xbox_360_review.html

Denofgeek

"I honestly think that this may well be the single best looking FPS I've ever seen, on any platform. It really does look that good."

http://www.xxlgaming.com/staffreview.asp?gameID=519

XXLGaming

The games visuals were just jaw dropping and I have to agree when Crytek says it is setting the bar in console gaming graphics. Just wow."

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/crysis-2-review/

Joystiq

Though about the millionth FPS built around a plot of an alien invasion, give or take a few, it's also the most beautiful.

http://www.destructoid.com/review-crysis-2-196986.phtml

Destructoid

Naturally, the gameplay is all wrapped up with some of the most gorgeous visuals you'll see in a videogame.

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/crysis_2/b/ps3/archive/2011/03/22/crysis-2-review-a-welcome-antithesis-to-copycat-shooters.aspx

Gameinformer

Crytek wisely sticks to the traits that made the first game successful while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of graphical fidelity.

http://www.1up.com/reviews/crysis-2-review

1UP

Crysis 2 is just as visually impressive as its predecessor, even on PS3 and 360.

http://xbox.gamezone.com/reviews/item/crysis_2/

Gamezone

The game looks utterly stunning and is arguably one of the best-looking shooters on consoles. I'm still undecided whether Crysis 2 looks better than the original game, but the fact that there is a discussion about which looks better speaks volumes on what Crytek was able to accomplish with their engine.

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/crysis_2/review.html

Videogamer

It might come up slightly short compared to Killzone 3 in raw mettle, with an occasionally inconsistent framerate on our PS3 version, but the game is leagues ahead in terms of artistic accomplishment.

http://www.strategyinformer.com/xbox360/crysis2/1434/review.html

Strategyinformer

Crysis 2 is bloody gorgeous, and by far one of the most polished games we've ever played. Watching the cityscape come crashing down around you in all its HD glory is quite the sight, especially in some of the more open areas midway through the main campaign. Whether you've diving across rooftops or making your way into the heart of an alien hive, it's all jaw-dropping throughout.

http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/xbox360/crysis-2

Gamerevolution:

Somehow the team over at Crytek has found a way to make their sequel just as visually remarkable as the original and without the need to spend a fortune on a fancy new video card and extra RAM (on the console at least)

http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/reviews/review/698/Crysis-2.html

Msxbox-world

Crysis may have been the benchmark game on PC but for console owners there might be a new kid on the block as Crysis 2 really is a sight to behold.

http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/858800-crysis-2-is-state-of-the-art-game-review

Metro

Although Crysis 2 swaps an actual jungle for the urban variety, the level of near photorealism remains. Despite the impressive scale the attention to detail is second to none: from hedges that shed leaves as you run through them to the filtering of light through a half-destroyed wall. That all this is running on a middle-aged console, not a state of the art PC, only makes it more impressive.

 

Count which of those flat out call it best looking game on console/console benchmark. Only 4 of those say its the best looking console game on the market. The rest either say it's the best looking FPS (which not every review that says that thought Killzone 3 is the best looking game out there), gorgeous, or competes nicely (as I said).

I know you're fond of Killzone's aesthetics and I don't know where you are at in the Crysis 2 campaign but I believe it is mission 7 where you will notice a resemblence to Killzone. I'm not going to spoil anything but its after the rain section. You will see what I'm talking about. Crysis 2 is amazing in that it hits in all levels of aesthetics. Dawn, sunny, and now its beginning to look worn and crumbled



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toadslayer72 on 23 March 2011

@ Cgi, I think at this point you come across as contradictory in that you say things like you don't care or it's not important. Then as soon as you see an opportunity, you jump right back into the fray with your stance that you have made clear earlier on.

Also, I really don't care if it's "better" looking than X or Y game because it's all temporary anyway and for those of you who do care that much,I'm with the guy that called you all out for not having it on PC. Although, I can understand a lot of people who have an appreciation for the technical achievement.

OT, I'm only early on in the game but it's off the hook so far. Some aspects of the gameplay remind me of Splinter Cell with the cloaking and sneaking, except instead of hugging the shadows, you are watching the power meter. I didn't plan on playing multiplayer til after I finished the campaign but I was watching my son play last night and I'm not sure if I'll be able to hold off that long, looks great.



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Paulwithagun on 23 March 2011
CGI-Quality said:
Paulwithagun said:
CGI-Quality said:
Paulwithagun said:

Crytek managed to squeeze Cry Engine 3 onto the consoles while maintaining such extraordinary level of detail? But this world sits next to Uncharted 2's as the most detailed and well-expressed yet seen on our TVs.http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-22-crysis-2-review?page=2

Eurogamer still says it’s next to Uncharted 2 which to many people is still the best looking console game. I know that was posted earlier but people seemed to turn it around and make it sound negative. That’s a huge honor. Cgi says the walls look flat up close in Crysis but yet Killzone 3 suffers from this same thing and it’s really liner. There are walls in killzone 3 that are so low res that they look pixilated and when you shoot them they don't even have a bullet decal. Every game is going to have low res textures this gen. Still doesn't take away from the lighting and all the other stuff going on in the game.

Yes, Killzone 3 has flat walls (never argued to the contrary), but so far, it isn't to the degree of Crysis 2. And unlike Crysis 2, Killzone 3 isn't called out by many reviews for glaring graphical mishaps (like texture pop-in).

From my personal experience thus far, Crysis 2 is a marvelous game, (with arguably better combat  moments than any other FPS on the market - including Killzone 3, although Killzone 3 is a far more hectic, true-to-war like experience) but it's not without it's graphical/performance issues. Nearly every wall I've looked at is flat (and it has some serious issues with shadowing, significant framerate drops, texture pop-in, and pixelated reflections). The water, lighting, and character models all look great however (truly, the game does look great), but I wouldn't say it's the best I've seen overall.

What really matters is that I'm having a great time with it! Opinions on graphics have done little to affect that.

 

Crysis does have many walls that are flat but none of them are as flat as the walls I've seen in killzone 3 that’s the point. The lighting and water effects take a dump on killzone 3. The weapon models are equal. The levels are far bigger in Crysis as well. Take a look at the buildings the skybox all these things look better than most games out there and yes even the mighty killzone 3. Shadows well again both games have shadow problems. In my opinion Crysis has better looking anti aliasing. There is a lot of texture pop in and killzone doesn't have this problem, but killzone is nowhere near as big as Crysis 2. So overall Crysis has many elements that are better than (in your opinion)  god like ps3 games. Does it beat them in every single way no but it doesn't have to. God of war 3 has some of the best looking things in a video game as does Crysis 2, but In Gow 3 there are things that look terrible. Like hair, character models other than kratos. The point is no game is perfect but In my opinion Crysis beats out killzone 3 and is the best looking fps I've seen. Best looking console game? If killzone 3 has that crown then yes, if it’s still uncharted 2? I would say that Crysis looks more realistic but Uncharted is still more consistent.I would say they are close with Crysis beating it in someways and Uncharted in others. Crysis looks better than good. (make sure you play it in hd) =p    Crysis looks fantastic. It doesn't hide in the dark or with the dark gray and brown. Crysis has color. 

On another note this gen is just to old I really wish the next gen would hurry up and get here. Moble phones are gaining on our consoles this is awful. In many cases moble phones has more ram than the 360 and ps3.

 

We can argue pointlessly back and fourth all day (although the graphical issues I've called out have been noticed  by nearly all reviews - while Killzone 3's issues you have are mostly from you), it will truly mean nothing (and btw, every review agrees that Killzone 3 has color). It was basically given universal praise as the new console benchamark, while in Crysis 2's case, it was mainly a select few. But I have not said it doesn't look fantastic (in fact, if you've been paying attention, I said it looks: phenomenal/exceptional/fantastic - all symbolizing "more than good". I'm just calling it as I saw it (which is what I said I would do).

I do agree with your last paragraph though.

There are more than a few people on here that pointed out killzones 3's visual setbacks. It’s more than a select few that thing Crysis 2 is the new benchmark. I'm calling it like I see it without my ps3 goggles on. Many people on here think Crysis 2 is the new benchmark. It’s not like before with Alan wake where it was bullshit. You’re just going to have to admit it. There has never been a game that people have argued for as much as this game, as far as competing with ps3 exclusives, even in the reviews.  Crysis 2 in my opionin looks better than killzone 3, why do I feel like you would be happy to admit that if Crysis was ps3 exclusive. 




 

 

slowmo on 23 March 2011
CGI-Quality said:
toadslayer72 said:

@ Cgi, I think at this point you come across as contradictory in that you say things like you don't care or it's not important. Then as soon as you see an opportunity, you jump right back into the fray with your stance that you have made clear earlier on.

If there's a misunderstanding of my position, yes, I try to clear up as much of it as I can. I don't think it truly matters what game looks better (which is why I've just given my opinion and debated with any misinformation), but I haven't changed up on anything regarding the subject.

I do enjoy good conversation. So far, besides the bickering, there has been a pretty good amount of it. I think some people have gone too far/haven't been honest in some of what has been said. That's really it.

No argument on that point lol



mendozahotness on 23 March 2011
damefan said:

It's lot more than one mere site thats pleased with Crysis 2 on consoles

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/294813/crysis-2-xbox-360-review/

CVG

"best looking fps ever"

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-03-22-crysis-2-review

Eurogamer

"But it is a world whose intricacy and realism will cause you to stop and stare long after the first drop of the jaw. The sway of tree-tops; the spray of a decorative fountain; the flames erupting from a burst gas pipe: incidental details that grab your attention for their quiet, shocking realism. Who knows how Crytek managed to squeeze Cry Engine 3 onto the consoles while maintaining such extraordinary level of detail? But this world sits next to Uncharted 2's as the most detailed and well-expressed yet seen on our TVs.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/115/1156446p1.html

IGN

"Crysis 2 on Xbox 360 has taken the crown for best graphics in a console game"

http://www.psu.com/Crysis-2-Review--a011074-p0.php

PSU

"best looking shooter on PlayStation 3"

http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2011/03/22/crysis-2-review/

Electripig

"Crysis 2 is outstanding in almost every department, not least its visuals, which are the very best either PS3 or Xbox 360 has to offer right now

http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/crysis-2/review/crysis-2-review/a-20110318143744168062/g-20090601103043632061

GamesRadar

"Crysis 2 does run on consoles, and it does so beautifully. We're calling it now: Crysis 2 is possibly the best-looking console game ever."
http://www.justpushstart.com/2011/03/22/crysis-2-review/

JustPushStart.com

"I find Crysis 2 visuals to be superior to similar shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops or Killzone 3."

http://www.xg247.co.uk/reviews/crysis2/

XG247.co.uk

"Crysis 2 is definitely the best looking game on consoles and PC"

http://www.denofgeek.com/games/820739/crysis_2_xbox_360_review.html

Denofgeek

"I honestly think that this may well be the single best looking FPS I've ever seen, on any platform. It really does look that good."

http://www.xxlgaming.com/staffreview.asp?gameID=519

XXLGaming

The games visuals were just jaw dropping and I have to agree when Crytek says it is setting the bar in console gaming graphics. Just wow."

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/03/22/crysis-2-review/

Joystiq

Though about the millionth FPS built around a plot of an alien invasion, give or take a few, it's also the most beautiful.

http://www.destructoid.com/review-crysis-2-196986.phtml

Destructoid

Naturally, the gameplay is all wrapped up with some of the most gorgeous visuals you'll see in a videogame.

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/crysis_2/b/ps3/archive/2011/03/22/crysis-2-review-a-welcome-antithesis-to-copycat-shooters.aspx

Gameinformer

Crytek wisely sticks to the traits that made the first game successful while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of graphical fidelity.

http://www.1up.com/reviews/crysis-2-review

1UP

Crysis 2 is just as visually impressive as its predecessor, even on PS3 and 360.

http://xbox.gamezone.com/reviews/item/crysis_2/

Gamezone

The game looks utterly stunning and is arguably one of the best-looking shooters on consoles. I'm still undecided whether Crysis 2 looks better than the original game, but the fact that there is a discussion about which looks better speaks volumes on what Crytek was able to accomplish with their engine.

http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/crysis_2/review.html

Videogamer

It might come up slightly short compared to Killzone 3 in raw mettle, with an occasionally inconsistent framerate on our PS3 version, but the game is leagues ahead in terms of artistic accomplishment.

http://www.strategyinformer.com/xbox360/crysis2/1434/review.html

Strategyinformer

Crysis 2 is bloody gorgeous, and by far one of the most polished games we've ever played. Watching the cityscape come crashing down around you in all its HD glory is quite the sight, especially in some of the more open areas midway through the main campaign. Whether you've diving across rooftops or making your way into the heart of an alien hive, it's all jaw-dropping throughout.

http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/xbox360/crysis-2

Gamerevolution:

Somehow the team over at Crytek has found a way to make their sequel just as visually remarkable as the original and without the need to spend a fortune on a fancy new video card and extra RAM (on the console at least)

http://www.msxbox-world.com/xbox360/reviews/review/698/Crysis-2.html

Msxbox-world

Crysis may have been the benchmark game on PC but for console owners there might be a new kid on the block as Crysis 2 really is a sight to behold.

http://www.metro.co.uk/tech/games/858800-crysis-2-is-state-of-the-art-game-review

Metro

Although Crysis 2 swaps an actual jungle for the urban variety, the level of near photorealism remains. Despite the impressive scale the attention to detail is second to none: from hedges that shed leaves as you run through them to the filtering of light through a half-destroyed wall. That all this is running on a middle-aged console, not a state of the art PC, only makes it more impressive.

Bolded and italicized are the sites calling it the best looking console game and/or best looking FPS on consoles. The rest are saying its up there with the best.

 

whoa  that is amazing, it makes me lol to think back when deey first showed footage of crysis 2, most psfans said it looked worse than killzone 1 and uncharted 1 and now it officially has betta visuals den kz3 and uncharted 3 lol



You may have trouble paying attention to the story, though, given Crysis 2's constant sensory assault. This is the best-looking console game to date.

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Crysis 2 on Xbox 360 has taken the crown for best graphics in a console game

mendozahotness on 23 March 2011

oh hey i also found dis which has some sources not listed

da full list is:

cvg, eurogamer, ign, psu, electrig pig, games radar, just push start, xxlgaming, joystiq, destructio, stratagy imformer, msxbox world, metro,

 



You may have trouble paying attention to the story, though, given Crysis 2's constant sensory assault. This is the best-looking console game to date.

...

Crysis 2 on Xbox 360 has taken the crown for best graphics in a console game