Crysis 2 Multiplayer Review

Crysis 2 is a fantastic game, and the multiplayer is surprisingly good for a no'n-multiplayer oriented game. The graphics are fantastic, of course, and there are quite a few interesting takes on the normal multiplayer modes. The two game modes I play the most are Crash Site, which is like Domination i.e. you have to capture a point but the point moves around, and Instant Action, which is similar to Team Deathmatch.

 There is an interesting gun variety and the upgrades system is good, but what distinguishes Crysis 2 MP from all other MPs is the Nanosuit. It adds a whole new level to the game, for people who want to go Rambo-style or be sneaky-sneaky. There are 2 modules in this game, instead of 4 in Crysis. The 2 modules are Armor, to increase defense, and Cloak, which is good for sneaking.

 I do think, however, that the guns that are unlocked for you up to level 10 are underpowered and it's a lot harder to get kills than in other games at the beginning. As you play on, Crysis 2 will grip you and you will become more skilled with the Nanosuit and the weapons, which will lead to you enjoying Crysis 2 thoroughly.

Score: 82/100
Verdict: A very good multiplayer which is unique.

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New York

Well, it's been a while since I posted, but life's been hectic.

I went to New York City in June/July and it reminded me of how much I like that city. I don't know if it's the atmosphere, the architecture or simply the environs itself, but New York is definitely my favourite city in the world. I dream to study at Columbia University in the City of New York, not just for the standard of education, but also to live in New York.

While I was there I read The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger and I must say, it's a good book. The apathy of Holden Caulfield, the antagonistic protagonist, is one of the best captivations of emotion in a book I've seen. This book is a sad on a different kind of level than the usual kind of sadness, and I highly recommend reading it, especially if you go to New York.

Another culture reference to New York is Castle, which is a TV series starring Nathan Fillion as Rick Castle, the roguish crime writer who is tagging along with the homicide squad at New York's 12th precinct police station (for inspiration), and Stana Katic as Kate Beckett, the sassy detective who Castle bases one of his protagonists on. With assistance from Castle, the team solve murders, but the main reason to watch the show is for the back-and-forth between Beckett and  Castle, and to see New York.

I suppose everyone has a favourite city, and mine is New York. The combination of architectural and natural beauty, and the ambiance and symbolic skyline draw me.

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