Crytek finally explains why the jump from Far Cry to Crysis changed everything
In context: Crytek recently turned 25, and its new documentary revisits the origins of the legendary "But can it run Crysis?" meme. The studio reveals the game's staying power wasn't just brute tech – it came from a bold shift to mimicking real nature, setting a new bar for realism. Crytek is marking its 25th anniversary with a new documentary series that reexamines its legacy – starting with the creative leap between Far Cry and Crysis. For years, gamers assumed Crysis was simply the product o