The Crysis franchise has been around for about 15 years, with the first entry releasing in 2007. That first Crysis game was met with very favorable reviews, as many critics praised the game's graphics and detailed, open-ended environments. It took a few years before Crysis 2 released in 2011, also met with generally favorable reviews that praised the graphics, but criticizing its more linear approach. Crysis 3 released two years later, and while reviews were good once again, long-time fans thought it lacked some charm of the originals.