Crysis 3 is a video game developed by and published in 2013 by for , and . It is the third main game of the , a sequel to the 2011 video game . The multiplayer portion of the game was developed by . Crysis 3's story revolves around Prophet, a Nanosuit holder who is on a quest to take revenge on the Alpha Ceph, the leader of the Ceph alien race. The game's story serves as the end of the Crysis trilogy. Gameplay revolves around the use of the Nanosuit, which grants players a variety of abilities such as being invisible. New features introduced in Crysis 3 include a new Nanosuit ability called "Rip & Throw", a and the "hacking" feature, which allows players to hack into enemies' equipment, drones, and security defenses.
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic New York City, in an effort to combine the urban landscape of Crysis 2 and the forest setting of the original . The game introduces the "Seven Wonders", with each wonder having its own unique landscape and tactical layout. Due to complaints about Crysis 2's linearity, the game's levels were opened up so as to grant players more freedom. The development team also put efforts into creating a more emotional story, and the story's protagonist was inspired by the lead character of . The game was developed by a team of 100 people during its 23-month development cycle. developed the game's multiplayer portion.
- Similar to the earlier games in the Crysis series, Crysis 3 is a .
- Players take control of Prophet as he progresses through to defeat the Ceph,
- a technologically advanced alien race
- Throughout the game, players can slide, sprint, jump and crouch