Crysis 2, by Crytek and EA GamesThis page is a collection of Crysis 2 in-game “load screen” tips, personal shooter-based gaming experience, and first-hand Crysis 2 gameplay. These tips are meant for Campaign gameplay and may be useless or detrimental when used against human opponents.

TACTICS

  • As you move ahead, watch for fall back hiding spots where you can retreat and recover health or recharge the Nanosuit’s energy
  • Reload often, especially during “down time” in between firefights, or when recharging in safety
  • Maintain situational awareness – always know what threats are nearby, and what’s going on around you. Threats can be your opponents, high drop-offs, and your own explosives – think and stay alive
  • Reload before running out of ammo for quicker reloads
  • Its always faster to switch to your sidearm (or other weapon) than to reload your current weapon
  • Scan the battlefield before entering, and tag important things (Tactical Options, ammo crates and desired weapons), and even undesirable items if they are on “landmarks” you want to remember
  • Sit behind cover where only one opponent can see you when you fire on the enemy beofre they know about your presence

WEAPONS

  • The DSG-1 can score more than 1 kill per shot
  • Weapons with mounted silencers lose power over distance. Choose closer targets, or aim carefully for head shots
  • The JAW missile can be manually guided using the weapon sights
  • Fire in controlled bursts to improve accuracy
  • Lay a timed minefield with the L-TAG (press LEFT on D-PAD to switch fire modes). Mines explode when an enemy wanders too close, or about 10-15 seconds pass
  • You can carry 2 weapons at a time, along with
  • IGN has a great weapons attachment graphic showing what attachments are available for what weapons (IGN Crysis 2 Guide, pg 8)

NANOSUIT

  • Collect Nano Catalyst from dead aliens (the “sparkly clouds”) to purchase upgrades to your Nanosuit
  • Be a nimble Nanosuit user … change you suit’s settings to fit particular combat situation
  • If you are cloaked and found out, when you are getting shot up, switch to maximum armor (armor mode). Enough hits will deplete energy and drop your cloak anyway
  • Your Nanosuit’s tactical visor can detect Cell and Ceph through walls, ground and other obstacles out to a certain distance. Use cover to scan and tag from safety!
  • Firing most weapons expends enough energy to drop your cloak, be prepared
  • Silencers on weapons use less energy when fired (useful when cloaked)
  • You can fire a silenced M12 Nova almost indefinitely without losing your cloak