Crysis

This is the version you want, not Crysis Remastered.
Remastered is based on the console version of Crysis. They enhanced some things, like texture quality, but broke everything else. The new lighting engine looks horrible, the dynamic physics are greatly simplified, and an entire level is missing.
Unfortunately, this original version of the game has been ignored and doesn't run well on modern OSes. Luckily users have fixed this. Look for "c1 launcher" on Github and follow the instructions to get it working.

Alright, listen up, gamers! Today, we're diving headfirst into the adrenaline-pumping, alien-blasting world of Crysis, the game that's gonna make you feel like a total badass with every nanosuit-powered step you take. Let's break it down and see why Crysis is the bomb dot com.
First off, let's talk about the graphics. They're like a punch to the eyeballs in the best way possible. I'm talking about lush jungles that'll make you feel like you're on vacation, stunning sunsets that'll make you stop and stare, and explosions so epic they'll make Michael Bay jealous. And let me tell ya, when you're playing Crysis on max settings, it's like your computer is flexing its muscles and showing off its raw power.
But the real star of the show is the nanosuit. This bad boy is like a Swiss Army knife on steroids, with abilities that'll make you feel like a superhero. You wanna cloak and sneak past enemies like a ninja? Done. You wanna armor up and charge into battle like a tank? Easy peasy. And let me tell ya, there's nothing quite like the rush of chaining together different abilities and pulling off the perfect stealth takedown like a freakin' boss.
Now, let's talk about the gameplay. It's like a delicate dance of strategy and chaos, with every encounter feeling like a puzzle waiting to be solved. Whether you're sniping enemies from a distance, sneaking through enemy lines like a ghost, or going in guns blazing and causing mayhem, there's always more than one way to skin a cat. And let me tell ya, experimenting with different tactics and seeing what works best is half the fun of Crysis.
But it ain't all sunshine and rainbows, my dudes. Crysis can be about as demanding on your hardware as a bodybuilder on leg day, and the AI can be about as dumb as a box of rocks sometimes. But hey, when you're blasting aliens into next week with an arsenal of high-tech weapons and rocking a nanosuit that would make Iron Man jealous, those issues seem minor in comparison.
So, if you're looking for a game that'll push your PC to its limits and make you feel like the ultimate badass, then Crysis is the game for you. Grab your nanosuit, grab your weapons, and get ready for a wild ride through jungles, beaches, and alien-infested islands. Just don't forget to take a break and appreciate the breathtaking scenery along the way.

There is a reason why '-but does it run Crysis'' was, at some point, a joke. The specifications to run this game at the time were nuts.

Crysis is one of the most stunningly beautiful games for it's time.

Still stands up to time. Large 'open' maps and a variety of missions to do. IMO it is still worth purchasing 17 years later.

Finally, my PC can pass the "crysis test" and run it on ultra settings. Wow, some stuff I didn't expect to see. I thought Crisis is more simple shooter than it really is; some levels were pure surprise. I enjoyed the story line, and I like the characters; they are alive and have personalities.
What a great graphic for 2007, and the game still looks good and young; this game was far, far ahead of its time.
It has glitches and strange behavior at the end that made me mad. Firstly, the game allows you to pass further without a necessary gun, and after you realize you don't have it and load on a checkpoint where you can still grab it, you're probably going to get another annoying bug where this gun just won't work. For me, loading on previous checkpoints helped for both scenarios.
Cons: 1) bugs that border you from finishing the game. 2) Level design is sometimes just strange.

Brilliant FPS that keeps you attached. Insane graphics and gameplay. Story takes a few wild turns, starting off as a typical military super soldier game to a crazy alien fight, run for your life situation.
Nomad isn't much of a protagonist, but he progresses as one of the most important characters in the Crysis universe for being a sort of first contact with the alien epidemic.
As for the game, it's Crytek, and while their stories are the most polished, their games are the most polished. The graphics at the time in 2007 were meant to run on machines and graphics cards that didn't exist yet, so it was obvious that this title, and the developers were ahead of its' time.

Yeah "but can it run Crysis?" is one of the OG memes from way back in the day, this game was like the ultimate benchmark for computers at the time, if yours could run it then it was worthy if not then wtf are you even doing, might as well just throw it away...

Nice graphics and gameplay, definitley worth playing, but for me the linear advance does not make it good for replaying.