Crysis

Crysis is a first-person shooter developed by Crytek and released for PC in 2007. Set in the near future, the game follows a group of elite soldiers equipped with advanced Nanosuits, which grant enhanced strength, speed, armor, and cloaking abilities. Players take on the role of Nomad, a member of the Raptor Team, as they battle North Korean forces and later, powerful alien invaders on a remote tropical island. Crysis is renowned for its cutting-edge graphics, open-ended gameplay, and highly destructible environments, allowing for tactical combat and player choice. The game quickly became a benchmark for PC hardware due to its demanding system requirements. While praised for its visuals, sandbox-style level design, and engaging combat mechanics, some criticized its story and later levels for becoming more linear. Despite this, Crysis remains a landmark title in the FPS genre and is famous for the question: "Can it run Crysis?" referring to its intense graphical demands.