WhenCrysislaunched three years ago, its PC specifications were anus-clenchingly demanding. The thing was a monster, and became notorious for requiring the most high-end of computers to run efficiently. IsCrysis 2going for the same beastliness? Apparently not.

Here’s what you’ll need to getCrysis 2running, with most PC gamers already declaring it quite reasonable:*

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Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2GHz or better Nvidia 8800 GT or higher* 2 GB RAM* Windows XP/Vista/7* 9 GB free hard disk space* Internet connection

Most PC gamers are pleased with the specs, although I’m sure some are blaming consoles for “watering down” the requirements. There’s no doubt that the advent of a PS3/360 version must surely have led to some compromise, but I think it’s better to have a game that more people can play, rather than excluding all but the most spend-heavy gamers.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

What do you reckon? A case of dumbing down or a pleasant compromise?

[ViaGeForce]

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.