History of Crysis (2007 - 2020)

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A full documentary - style history of the "Crysis" video game franchise. From the original game in 2007, up to the new Crysis Remastered set to release in 2020.
Melt your computers all over again with a celebration of the most graphic intensive video game series of all time, by learning what led up to it's upcoming comeback.
Join me as I detail each and every game, breaking down their development history, storyline, gameplay features, visuals, and their critical reception, all backed with each game's original soundtrack.
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[@Nick930]

Please support this channel on Patreon: www.patreon.com/Nick930 You'll get early access to next months documentary, along with personalized shout-outs, behind the scenes videos and images, and with enough support - I can finally scale back those annoying ads so you guys can tune in and enjoy an uninterrupted experience. I hope you enjoy this project as much as I did putting it together :) Just a quick note: I did reach out to Crytek for a few answers to questions I had, and they confirmed to me that "Saber" is the 3rd party company that will be handling Crysis Remastered. Now the question remains, what is Crytek proper working on in the meantime? Also - I've been getting quite a few comments trying to "correct" me about Cevat Yerli's background. Yes - he is Turkish, but he's a German citizen. He refers to himself as German - and the company itself is a German company.

[@Parker--]

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[@Fraser.02]

PLEASE DO THE LAST OF US 2 REVIEW!!!

[@Nick930]

@@Fraser.02 I will

[@chaneclarke4234]

I play crysis 2 and 3 like a pro. By using pc plus trainers....

[@charlesmoncar975]

ikr maybe they love to cry crying brings their ideas 😂😂😂😂

[@cannedbeverage7687]

Everybody gangsta till they realize that Crysis takes place in 2020

[@owenrocque651]

COVID-19 is an alien virus

[@govinlock8568]

Crysis 1 is 2020, but Crysis 2 (where the alien virus happened) is in 2023. So Crysis universe has virus pandemic 3 years later than in real life.

[@cannedbeverage7687]

@@govinlock8568 Yeah, but the aliens show up in August 2020, that's not very great either.

[@vcar7960]

Dont worry, xiaomi will release a nanosuit next month

[@cannedbeverage7687]

@@vcar7960 Wait what?

[@aboodyboi]

Hoooo boy, a 46 minute video about crysis and only crysis, better get my popcorn

[@GoldenPM]

"Crysis Looks kinda post-apocalyptic" *Takes place in 2020* "Oh."

[@realpathfinderorgum1026]

You live in a post apocalyptic 2020..

[@shawnlee6775]

Crysis 2 is all about a virus... and it's 2022... yikes.

[@hadeslel5521]

@@shawnlee6775 we're done lmao

[@akshatsharma5051]

One thing that I think is really underappreciated in crysis franchise is the soundtrack , it is so atmospheric and engaging

[@precelmusicandgames8667]

I love soundtrack.

[@snowym427]

Fr like crysis's 2 soundtrack lowkey gave me chills and goosebumps

[@UrMom-ow4qo]

I know a dude who has never played any of the crysis games but now listens to the crysis 2 soundtrack at the gym after I introduced it to him

[@N-b-dy]

Who else noticed Nick quality of editing improve?

[@p3ngu1npleyz43]

Its gotten quite good

[@KneeoGeeo]

I was first to notice

[@9-11wasthecoolestthingever9]

This video has granted me MAXIMUM KNOWLEDGE

[@Nick930]

Were you watching it at maximum speed? Because it's only been out for 5 min :P

[@AceticTWO]

@@Nick930 rip

[@p0rtalraider214]

@@Nick930 😂😂

[@vukantic1978]

@@Nick930 you more than burned him

[@prestoncarlsson]

shwacked

[@krakow9952]

Crysis 2007 ai: doesnt see me Me:shows one hair The whole North korean camp: he is here

[@Batu_26]

Oh Crysis... It's one of the first games i played on my first PC back in 2009. It was incredible back in the day! In fact, this is the game that got me into the PC gaming. Crysis (2007) is also the first game features full Turkish language support (dubbing+subtitles). The franchise has a special place in all Turkish gamers including me. Thanks for the great video Nick. You made me nostalgic :')

[@smartknight7224]

I still cry at the theme of memories from crysis 3

[@matt1172]

Me to

[@NaChaengMiHyo]

Now its available on steam tho

[@TheBonelord]

I thought I was the only one

[@rhuneanwyvern3217]

one of my favorite themes of videogames :'( makes me remeber crysis like no other game.

[@vladimirmakarov2661]

Crysis 2 new york theme makes me cry

[@codemanthe2nd343]

Lol, Crytek sure loves the word "Cry"

[@OverPoweredCatSwag]

they make your CPU cry

[@priz69420]

@Bla bla Dudel Cryfibral used as Nanosuit material and Crytek too

[@AdamRBusby]

@Bla bla Dudel crynet....

[@Bruhsound4.0]

*sad noises*

[@MAG320]

Its a Greek synonym for polar or coldness. Do you notice that everything that crytek did as far as visuals was in the polar setting? Everything was frozen.

[@RAdE0nEXE]

Glad to see a Crysis 4 in development, it fills my heart ❤

[@theguy3129]

Same here, it's about time if you ask me.

[@TheScyy]

How did I not know this till now?! Crysis 1 is still one of my favorite single player fps games. The different ways you can utilize the suit gave you so many different ways to approach a conflict.

[@AllesLatte]

@@TheScyy they only did a soft announcement so far, with some prerendered cinematics that werent really telling much, so its safe to say its probably still early in development. i really hope they go back to the roots with this, and create a new tech demo that comes close to the crysis 1 hype back in the day :)

[@optimusprime7243]

​@@AllesLatte I hope it's more open world with a long story, I'd be cool if they introduced crazy nanite ultimate like attacks with an RPG skill tree and loot

[@AcidGlow]

Had so much fun on Crysis 2 multiplayer. Crysis 3 - Memories was my favorite music. Loved this series for its deep story. I didn't want it to end but eventually it did. Here's hoping Prophet comes back some day soon. 😟

[@germanforce6607]

And he is coming back now!!!!

[@mrfixa7702]

WOOOOO stow away your fear lad, prophet’s back!!!

[@cesarst3720]

Crysis 4 confirmed!!!1

[@erhansolhan9564]

Wish granted

[@wolf-wm2zs]

Maximum Armor. Maximum Speed. Maximum Strength.

[@arszene4129]

Maximum gpu temperature

[@nomercy8989]

Maximum GAME

[@-pressxtostart-]

Momentum.. Speed.. Violence..

[@p3ngu1npleyz43]

Maximum level of pc stress

[@DarkIzo]

mAxImUm DaMaGe RAMIREZ GET BEHIND COVER

[@the_golden_ingot]

I Hope Crytek will continue with the Crysis series after the release of of Crysis 1: Remastered

[@p3ngu1npleyz43]

Well warface is pay to win so most players payed for the best guns

[@Kinos141]

Crysis 3 seemed like a definitive end to the Prophet-Seph series.

[@miguelcarrillo4220]

@@Kinos141 but remember the post-credits scene, maybe there will be a Crysis 4 in the future, remember that the Ceph are all over the world, maybe in the next game (if there is another game) the place where it will take place would be Europe, we don't know, but I hope that we have another crysis in the future

[@pastordonkoh7692]

Good call on their part. Crysis 4 would have been too big a risk where Crysis will regnite the interest that could see crysis 4 become reality in the futute.

[@shadowguardian3612]

Crysis warhead remastered

[@sonduku7022]

love ur vids dude they always calm me down when i'm stressed, you're probably my favorite yt channel. Hope you make a living of it and keep doing it.

[@Nick930]

Glad you like them!

[@AceticTWO]

Dude your videos are so professional man. As someone who was born in Germany from parents that were born in Turkey (as Yerli), I'm proud and grateful that there's one franchise, that is more popular in the mainstream and was such a big deal. I'm stonked to continue watching your video and also to play or see the Remaster. Great video to this point man

[@unknown_558]

What do your birthplace and parents have anything to do with the topic?

[@eliassettbassett643]

Because Crytek is a German company and that’s what he was talking about then he was clearing up a bit.

[@KETEGANO15]

"TAHITI" - Dutch Van Der Linde

[@yamatoingramtv2285]

@@DarkChazz we just need more moneh

[@dutchvanderlinde9013]

Do not quote me. Do. NOT. Quote. Me.

[@Delta_Kream]

Can't wait to see your take on one of my most beloved franchises, no matter whether you like the series or not

[@MEYH3M]

*They called me PROPHET....REMEMBER ME* 😭

[@cocoliscious7841]

As a kid I always asked "What if the Ceph wasn't invading rather they are escaping a greater threat?"

[@UrMom-ow4qo]

Crysis 4 plot?!

[@toddman22410]

“CLOAK ENGANGED” love crysis. Played the 3rd one a bunch! Great video, I love these documentaries. Crysis 1 still looked pretty damn good for even right now. A lot of games lack real physics and it’s a shame because I love ragdoll. I used to drive as fast as possible in gta 4 and then jump out of the car* at peak speed. Loved watching the animations.

[@milosstojanovic4623]

ahh my favorite Crysis 2, also it works flawlessly, even with texture mod, it works great. Plus animations are much better in second game. And audio is iconic in Crysis 2.

[@damercy]

Love Nick's delivery and his extensive research. I hope this channel hits atleast a million soon! ✌️💯

[@JuJuLa__]

waiting this episode for a long time. Thanks

[@OMAR24JAN]

Nick You deserve appreciation, So much effort into this video, absolutely a great guy you are! +1 from me!!

[@bailey3209]

Another brilliant video, loves these "history of" videos dude

[@xbiker321]

Excellent video and quality. Love that you do 1440p 60fps. Crysis 1 hands down was my favorite. Loved that big island.

[@rain_walker9812]

Mann this channel is awesome It's so refreshing , the quality is top notch I'll be waiting for new videos

[@floofy5529]

Love it when developers are able to create their vision on their terms instead of the formulaic sequels. Rare when it happens, and even rarer when it's actually executed well. Although I don't think Crysis is an anyone's top 10 games of all time, it definitely is one of the games everyone remembers.

[@UrMom-ow4qo]

Every crysis has a place in my top 10 games

[@SanjanaRanasingha]

Thanks for creating this well crafted video filled with nicely researched data.. you did well!

[@AA-pz5sk]

U really deserve more sub with the upcoming next gen. Ur video has always a quality and well research on everything

[@marklarizzle]

Nice work on this man. I've always loved and been amazed by Crysis. Thanks for letting me know the fore rate of the Cyclone. That gun is so cool, I like telling people about it.

[@RTX4050Games]

It. Blows my mind how good your videos are for just person to make

[@akshatsharma5051]

Amazing video , I was looking forward to it . This is my favorite franchise. For me crysis 2 is my favorite

[@Manmade023]

Another amazing video nick.awesome like always.🙏

[@shazam1384]

Thanks for the vid Nick!

[@BOGDES83]

KUTGW dude! My first comment ever on a video of yours , even tough i m watching and like your videos since long time ago! Respect! ✌️

[@BrainDeadSpider]

Amazing as always!!!

[@sirzechs0164]

Your videos are the best and never boring, with interesting knowledge!

[@Phelaidar]

I love the original's soundtrack so much! It had such a unique feel.

[@gamer-uv2fb]

Nice video. Keep up the good work man.

[@bruh.7146]

Thank you for the crysis music. I'm getting the feels.

[@HoobriBoobri]

thanks for your work!

[@mattberry6486]

I’m going to be honest with you man These videos are all very well done and informative. I can tell you’ve definitely done your research. Thank you 🤙🏻

[@807D14M0ND5]

Why would an honest man announce his honesty? ;)

[@yan3066]

@@807D14M0ND5 To underline the fact that he is really honest 😉 and that it's from his heart also 😎

[@danielhathaway1498]

This guy and Noah Gervais are the best gaming youtubers out there. Well, and Matt Mcmuscles

[@nothing3065]

Which Crysis do I like most? A tough choice, considering it's my favorite series ever. Crysis 1 - best gameplay (never seen more freedom in any game) + best final level Crysis Warhead - Best Psycho Crysis 2 - Best plot Crysis 3 - Best emotional scenes and artstyle

[@shadowguardian3612]

Artstyle in crysis 2/3 had a little worse aliens to 1 and warhead.

[@nothing3065]

@@shadowguardian3612 Yeah, I tend to like blue ceph more, because they're bigger and have some "War of the Worlds" vibe to them. Still, Crysis 3's futuristic NY covered in vegetation is so beautiful I can't get enough of it.

[@shadowguardian3612]

@@nothing3065 yeah vegatation has always been beatiful excepr in c2. Ny dome is also cool but alpha ceph design is basically a transformers adapted for crysis art style.

[@suhaibaijaz4835]

@@shadowguardian3612 that's because of poor console peasants that's why they need to focus and degrade graphics a bit in order to run it smoothly on consoles i think series like crysis shouldn't even be available to console user's.

[@shadowguardian3612]

@@suhaibaijaz4835 yeah unless (somehow) its like 10% weaker than most powerful pcs

[@Terukun01]

very well done documentary - excellent job!

[@CheeZeArtZ]

I was never really into crysis, however this video made the series very interesting to me, thanks a lot for the quality content!

[@cable7152]

I think you would dig them, 2 is my favorite

[@bahmannasirifar7145]

the Best content creator on KZbin. Love you bro.

[@Sol3UK]

I played Crysis without any prior knowlege of the game at all so as the game unfolded I was blown away with the reveal of the aliens. The most memorable part of Crysis 2 Is trying to defeat the Pinger in Time Square, the haunting sound of the Ping was terrifying

[@Hellstrom1939]

Still haven't forgiven you for what you did, Hal.

[@LeuvahkTrigger]

I'm not gonna lie, Hunt is one of my favorite multiplayer games in recent memory. Its not perfect at all but I still love it. I'm glad that it helped Crytek stay afloat long enough for us all to hear about Crysis remasterd.

[@kelvinabreu7418]

best game quality I have seen and can't wait for this new experience.

[@allexed3662]

crysis 2 has a special place in my heart as a beautiful piece of heart mainly because of the graphics and amazing music and sound design

[@oifbert]

Thanks for this extensive overview. I love your history series in general. Keep it up! As for Crysis. I remember that game like it was yesterday. Truly a game pushed boundaries. I have replayed it again several times throughout the years whenever I get a new PC and it's still fun. In my book that's what makes a masterpiece.

[@Qav999]

Time to add one more to the list!

[@greycrimson3228]

I agree on most of what's reviewed here, good video :] really glad the multiplayer of Crysis 1 was also talked about, the Power Struggle game mode is my best first person shooter experience overall and i still go back to play it on the private servers fairly often, i even liked the story a lot, i'd say my second favorite game

[@niranjankedambadi]

You deserve MAXIMUM Subscribers!

[@ryanricardo]

Great Video 👍

[@O.Shawabkeh]

Can't forget the moments of discovering Crysis and going through the early levels with unprecedented graphics, physics, ai, and especially the masterpiece music.

[@Temp27997]

Im very hyped for the remake of the first one! This is my favorite game series

[@77meridiano]

Well done! A bit long (I lost focus half way through) but there is a lot to tell and you put it in interesting, not over-detailed, way. Looking forward to Crysis Remastered. I bought my first PC few months before Crytek released the first game. A bit sentimental title for me...

[@roizcumpexe8588]

Another awesome video.

[@Cilghal001]

To this day my heart starts beating faster whenever I remember the night stealth missions. I had to alt+f4 multiple times due to the scares. :D

[@JohnnyTheCache]

not a word about the AMAZING soundtracks and generally the audio of this series?? (great video but this is seriously missing in my opinion)

[@yan3066]

Crysis 1 is a masterpiece in my opinion. This game is packed with actions. It's one of my favorite games. Really loved the history of Crysis by Nick930. Really good job, as always ! 👍

[@wadeepperson6906]

they need a follow up to nomad since hes supposedly been on the run the entire time since the skinning deal.

[@BlackDragon-zb4ys]

I love the story and gameplay from all of them

[@ashdoglsu]

I remember Computer Gaming World magazine reviewing Far Cry. They said referring to the difficulty and the auto save system "oh you will cry alright".

[@aaronthomas6155]

I don't get why people think FarCry was so difficult.... I'm absolutely horrible at FPS games and even I managed to get through FarCry...

[@Arokyss]

Oh man, the goose bumps when I heard the Far Cry 1 menu soundtrack... brings back memories

[@luke12689]

Loved it, still playing the game, got all the versions.

[@bardanmalla193]

amazing video mate , love ur history video . its sad it gets so less views then it should imo i liked crysis 1 and war head but after 2 and 3's game play was like just another shooter just with some basic stealth i didnt even complete 2 and 3

[@markss367]

2&3 wherent bad and stood out from other shooters

[@bardanmalla193]

@@markss367 well it just did had some smaller difference then most shooters

[@markss367]

@@bardanmalla193 those wheren small differences my dude the helped alot

[@cement3900]

this guy needs more subs

[@kevinduchscherer1610]

Crysis 2 is my favorite game of all time. This video really brought back the memories...

[@saltyegg4204]

My PC will blow up trying to run Crysis Remastered

[@azeller09]

no it runs on current gen consoles

[@suhaibaijaz4835]

@@azeller09 yeah but with like 10 fps 😂😂😂😂

[@stryker9816]

Ryse Son of Rome short game but underrated. Hoping for another one.

[@InsaneMetalSoldier]

Yeah, for me it was like those movies you can't stop thinking about for the next week. Plus, if you already love everything related to the Roman military, it's just delicious.

[@mauriciochacon]

Graphics were amazing. But it was a lame game

[@SamK-99]

Hell yeah! Son of Rome deserves a second chance, as well as The Order 1886.

[@devilmaycry09dante]

With respect my man, Ryse Son of Rome was a bad game in a lot of senses. The gameplay was repetitive, the story was like they borrow from a lot of pop culture stuffs, full of historical inaccuracies and worse, boring. The graphic was probaly the only thing I could care about.

[@Largentina.]

NO

[@rohaantaheer4970]

I just unsubscribed all the other gaming discussion and comparison channels after Watching this, Man, you are the best in this category. Keep up the good work.

[@TheBlackMastadonte]

Thanks for this well made video, man. Came in not knowing a lot about Crysis and this was extremely enlightening!

[@dalibordubravsky6306]

I was a console player at that time so I could not play the first game but Crysis 2 and 3 are some of my favorite games of all time (well mainly the third) and the first game I played on PS3. I am really hyped for the remaster of the first game and finally I will be able to play it. But btw really great video.

[@Vazin]

Can't wait for the remaster! Crysis 1 is still my most favorite of the series!

[@tanmaywho]

Man watching this made me remember that I finished CRYSIS 2 twice on an integrated intel graphics with only 5 to occasionally 10 fps (This was my second ever game, first was halo)

[@mrn234]

wtf dude. but very dedicated.

[@pixelkay2004]

thanks!!

[@AHPcameron]

Damn I love Crysis, the graphics were just so jaw dropping for the time, they sure did a fantastic job...

[@deltazero7262]

Man CRYTEK I thank you for being a part of my life with Crysis 2 and Also HUNT

[@johnnyrickens4268]

All 3 Games hold a special place in my heart. I think Crysis 3 was the peak of the Franchise while also throwing Crytek down a hill. The first Crysis still has that Classic Shooter feeling and I understand why for some people it's the best. Personally Crysis 2 is my favorite though because it introduced me to the Franchise and it felt extremely futuristic.

[@FunTomAsh]

I'm waiting a history of Nick930 channel

[@MaskedGEEK]

And here's a testament to the graphical requirements of the OG Crysis. In 2016 I bought a Gigabyte G1 Gaming Edition GTX 970. It was the first GPU I owed that could play Crysis at 1080p with all graphics settings maxed out and still hit fluid and smooth framerates. Crysis was released in 2007. The GTX 970 was 2014. That's 7 years of GPUs that, while at some level at least, could play Crysis but could struggle with the higher settings. Only the highest, beefiest enthusiast level of GPUs could max out Crysis but even those cards would sweat a bit. Even iGPUs of today would still struggle to play Crysis maxes out. But still what a beautiful game Crysis is. After finding out what happened to Jester, taking out a handful of KPA patrols, then cresting over a hill overlooking your first KPA FOB just at the sun rises, day breaks and the god rays stream through the tree leaves. I always had more fun fighting the KPA than I did the aliens. I loved the part where you faced off I think either 3 or 4 KPA soldiers with their 99 Cent store nanosuits and having an intense cat and mouse game with them as you tried to out-stealth each other. Crysis 2 & 3 weren't too bad, but they just didn't feel like a true Crysis to me. The bow you got in 3 was cool and all, but nothing beat the having the assault rifle in Crysis 1 but with the silencer and sniper scope mods attached. With the flick of a switch you could have a semi-automatic silenced sniper rifle, but if the fight got too close to you suddenly you have a fully automatic lead spitter without changing weapon.

[@thebuzzcut1673]

I always get so excited for a new video! Have you thought about doing a history of Battlefield?

[@Nick930]

History of Battlefield is planned for this summer, stay tuned!

[@AgreeableSmile]

i actually played Crysis one for the first time on the exact day the first mission takes place on and it was really cool for me

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Great expose!

[@kodemasterx]

2020 and the OG Crysis looks better than most of the games announced for the PS5... Man Crytek was decades ahead.

[@-pressxtostart-]

😂

[@bofadeez8480]

You're smoking crack if you think that

[@kodemasterx]

@@bofadeez8480 judging by the content of your channel I think you are the one smoking crack...

[@bofadeez8480]

@@kodemasterx Ah, yes. The good ol' "based off your channel" excuse instead of coming up with an actual argument. Typical for someone who smokes crack...

[@kodemasterx]

@@bofadeez8480 argument??? Since I said the "MOST GAMES" du mind telling me which games according to you look better? PS: do not include the obvious... ok

[@strongwing123]

Great vid! BTW the TDM lobby in crysis3 needs 3 more people to start. Some one join!!!

[@cable7152]

One of my favorite series

[@ihatemytown]

They just announced the remaster to the rest of the trilogy! Im so excited for that! Can’t wait to play them on ps5!

[@MaverickX578]

In almost every top 10 list I’ve seen the nanosuit is the strongest power suit in video game history due to its limitless potential

[@johnduncan4287]

This is seriously my favorite series on KZbin! Is there any chance you could cover Spyro or Jak and Daxter? I know J&D would be a shorter one since there isn't quite as many titles as other series, but that would be so cool!

[@Nick930]

I will be covering Jak & Daxter partially in my upcoming documentary. But I will consider a full dedicated documentary for both those series in the future

[@johnduncan4287]

@@Nick930 Awesome! I can't wait! Your documentaries - and all of your content in general - are my favorite things on KZbin right now! Thanks for taking the time to reply man, you're the best!

[@AceticTWO]

Really waited long for this.

[@raresmacovei8382]

Crysis 2 with MaldoHD v4 mod still looks amazing.

[@baassbooster]

43:20 Nick on 7th Of August there is also the release date of Deep Horizon Dawn for PC

[@kraut4676]

All parts of Crysis are very good. Two months ago I played the old Crysis again after all the years in the Remastered Version on a high end pc and monitor with high resolution and it was big fun.

[@BrayZap]

Its still funny how back in like 2010 or whatever this was the ultimate benchmark game to see how good your PC was. Game is way ahead of its time