Crysis 3 is a multiplayer first-person shooter developed by Crytek and published by Electronic Arts. Crysis 3 was released in February 2013 on the following platforms: PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The third game in the Crysis series is a direct continuation of the first two parts.
Crysis 3 takes place in New York City 24 years after the events described in Crysis 2. The game begins with the Prophet, who has been in captivity of the C.E.L.L. corporation in a state of suspended animation, being rescued by rebels led by the infamous Michael Sykes (alias Psycho) – one of the heroes from the first Crysis and the protagonist of the Warhead expansion. However, the Prophet is not rescued out of old friendship, but with a particular purpose. The Prophet, owner of a powerful nanosuit, must stop the harmful activities of the C.E.L.L. corporation, put an end to their dominance, and destroy the mysterious energy source that has made C.E.L.L. a global monopoly in electricity production. He agrees to help, although he knows he will have to confront not only the C.E.L.L. army but also far more terrifying creatures – the Ceph.
In the twenty-plus years, New York has undergone a significant transformation. While in Crysis 2 it was almost intact, with the exception of a few destroyed areas, in Crysis 3, the "Big Apple" is now a true ruin. Time, along with a complete lack of maintenance, has not spared the metropolis: skyscrapers have shattered windows, trees grow on rooftops, and deer wander the once well-maintained roads, grazing in areas where asphalt used to be and cars once drove. The apocalyptic scene is crowned by a gigantic transparent dome, erected around New York to isolate the city from the rest of the world. Aliens (Ceph), who suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Prophet in the second Crysis, still roam beneath the massive transparent hemisphere, terrorizing the surviving population. But even more problems for the citizens are caused by the C.E.L.L. corporation, which has turned New York into a comfortable base for itself and a true hell for others. The overall grim situation is aggravated by giant towers that attack with missiles anyone who approaches the restricted zones established by C.E.L.L.
Crysis 3 does not differ significantly from the second game in the series. The setting remains New York, albeit one that looks entirely different. The Prophet still wears his nanosuit, which allows him to turn invisible or become bulletproof. The nanovision with tactical visor is still present. The system for customizing suit modules remains, although it has been somewhat redesigned. Most of the enemies – both human and Ceph – have migrated from Crysis 2. The weapons are mostly carried over from the previous game, although there are a few unique examples of combat "firearms". However, what can truly be considered a new feature is the hacking system. In Crysis 3, players can hack several objects: alien and human stationary turrets, minefields, and various doors. Hacking is presented in the form of a fun mini-game with the tactical visor activated. And what about the graphics? The graphics in Crysis 3 are top-notch – the CryEngine 3 engine performs its task perfectly, delivering stunning visuals with a high level of detail.