Crysis 3

Crysis 3 is a first-person shooter from 2013, developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts. It marks the third game in the Crysis series and follows the 2011 title Crysis 2. The story concludes the trilogy, focusing on a Nanosuit user named Prophet as he seeks vengeance against the Alpha Ceph, the leader of the alien Ceph race.

The game’s setting is a post-apocalyptic New York City, blending the urban environment of Crysis 2 with the forested areas of the original Crysis. It introduces the "Seven Wonders," each offering a distinct landscape and tactical layout. In response to criticism of Crysis 2’s linearity, the levels were made more open, giving players greater freedom. The development team aimed for a more emotional narrative, though claims that the protagonist was inspired by the lead character from *District 9* are not officially confirmed. The team size and development duration have not been officially confirmed, though Crytek UK handled the multiplayer portion.

Officially announced in April 2012, Crysis 3 launched for PlayStation 3, Windows, and Xbox 360 in February 2013. A planned Wii U port was canceled due to strained relations between Nintendo and EA. The game received positive reviews, with praise for its weapon selection and customization, menus, level design, visuals, and multiplayer. Criticism focused on its story, length, and mechanics that felt outdated compared to earlier entries. Its budget and debut month sales figures are not officially confirmed, but it was considered a commercial failure for Electronic Arts. It was later included in the *Crysis Trilogy* compilation released in February 2014. A remastered version, *Crysis 3 Remastered*, followed *Crysis 2 Remastered* and came out in 2021 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One.

**Gameplay** Like earlier *Crysis* games, Crysis 3 is a first-person shooter. Players control Prophet as he moves through New York City to defeat the technologically advanced Ceph aliens. Actions include sliding, sprinting, jumping, and crouching. Enemies can be taken out with guns, a compound bow, explosives like grenades and C4, or melee attacks. Many movements drain energy from the Nanosuit, the armor Prophet wears. If energy is low, certain abilities become unavailable until it recharges, requiring players to manage their energy use.