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Went ahead and ordered the thing....with too many saying good stuff on it and plus what I've read and seen it seemed to be a good choice. Plus Amazon's Warehouse Deals had it used for $14.00

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I got the loaner from my friend at work till mine comes in and fired it up last night. It does look really good, first time with the Crytek Engine. But I had a few questions since he didn't have a booklet with the game.

I'm right after getting the DNA from the crashed Alien Ship and got some "upgrade" from it. A screen came on with my hand showing the four buttons along with a three tie tree to each. It gave me two choices which I did. Cnn someone explain how this work and the way upgrades come about? Do these automatically go into effect or do you choose?

Also it had in the cut scene about life forms can be terminated or something like that. Up to now I've seen some Infected but the crosshair doesn't change. when on them. Besides the soldiers and Aliens do I kill them as well?

On the "Collectables"....you cannot detect them with your visor correct?


Thanks..e

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you have 4 fingers, each with three different upgrades...you can have 4 upgrades active at one time, one for each finger, so you need to chose what power you want in a given situation...once you unlock an ability on that finger, you can switch to it when you want...like on one finger you can reduced the amount of energy drain ...or increase armor...so if you are stealth you might want the first one active...but in a fight you want the other one active...

I think you just ignore them...but it is has been a while since I played..

yeah you have to find them on your own I think


Also...while at times it makes sense to skip human fights...ALWAYS fight every alien you can...because of the upgrades...

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also I think if you tap select on the controller it brings up the upgrade fingers...but if you hold select it brings up your weapon attachments...

Remember to always pick up and trade out new weapons because that is how you unlock upgrades for that weapon...once you unlock a silencers you can use it on other weapons in the game and so on..

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Thanks for help/tips. One more question...

I'm suppose to get these extra power-ups off dead Aliens right? I've killed some more and gone up to the body and no pop-up or anything. Are these certain ones and highlighted? I think where I m is (04/19) if that makes sense.

And on the game so-far it is fun and a bit additive. But the AI bugs....like bots stuck running in a corner and walls or stuttering is somewhat annoying. Graphic wise it's pretty impressive. I can only imagine what the PC version looks like.

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every alien gives you upgrade energy...but at times the game might not visually register it, so you have to check if you got it. Also if you kill them and wait to long to go get it, I have seen some disappear as well. Also, if the alien is killed on top of rocks or in rough ground, at times I think the energy will spawn inside the rocks so you can't get it. It was a bit glitchy at times.

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Thanks again...I figured it out. I think you have to go over their bodies soon after they're killed. The first two I went over nothing happened but they were dead for awhile.

I hated to do it but I had to look at a site for 'tips' on a few other questions. And the buggy AI is a bit annoying though it seems to effect the CEL Soldiers more than the Aliens. Other than it's been fun and a feast for the eyes. I've yet tried 3D

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Playing all 3 back-to-back-to-back [for the first time] on the 360.

Just finished CRYSIS yesterday, pretty looking game, had fun with it. Gonna start 2 tomorrow.

Read through whole thread, damn no Nomad, that sucks.

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Enjoy the hell out of 2. I know a lot of us did. You are going to need it since 3 is a snoozefest. A very pretty game though.

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I've only played 2... and I played it twice back to back. :D

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PROPHET!

Fuck this is am awesome game, finished it today. Graphics are insane! and sound is great. Loved the many ways on completing a level due to the scale of them.

... on to 3.

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Skip 3. Go out on that awesome high note.

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Yeah, 3 was a huge let down. That reminds me, I picked up the first one when it was on sale. I still need to play through that one.

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I didn't hate 3 as much as most, though it certainly pales in comparison to 2. It does have very nice graphics though, probably the best on the 360.

I think 3's problem was that they tried to make it an amalgamation of 1 & 2, splitting the difference with wide open spaces like in 1 and a straight narrative like in 2 but not getting either quite right. But it's definitely worth playing, especially since it's relatively short.

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3 wasn't as bad as some are making it out to be. But 2 was clearly the highpoint in the trilogy.

LOL you guys. Don't play with my feelings.

I've wanted to play 3 for a long time. Then I come here and everyone is like stop at 2. And now it isn't that bad.

The part I liked the most about the previous posts is this: 3 is a short game. :D

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I finished 2 recently and found it to be pretty dull. It was unbelievably pretty and one of the best looking games I have played on my 360. But the gameplay was nothing special and the story was mediocre. When I was done I certainly wasn't dying to jump to play the next one like I did recently with the God Of War games. Glad to hear 3 was a bomb since I decided to pass on it. I never could finish Crysis 1. 2 was miles better than 1.

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I always considered the first half of 1 to be the best of Crysis. I think Crytek was at their best with really open worlds. When they started to funnel the game toward the end of 1 and into 2 is where it fell flat to me. I don't think they are as well suited for the linear roller coaster FPS mainly because that sort of game requires a keen eye for pacing and story progression.

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I loved the first game....except for those horrible flying missions. The craft is uncontrollable and its by sheer luck that you make it through. One of the worst experiences i have ever had in gaming. The zero g last levels were pretty, but after all the build up i much preferred all the jungle orientated action.

When i initially played the second i felt let down, but the more i played it the more i liked it. By the end i had enjoyed it, but felt it was still inferior to the first. I bought Crysis 3 when it came out, played it for a few hours and have not played it since. It wasnt terrible, but it did not capture my interest. Its on the shelf waiting for me to get back to it, which i will at some point....but not in any rush.