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Crysis 2 - Maximum EditionVSDeus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

Quality
70Popularity
32Value
40
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−59% $12.26
Buy Now
VS
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

Quality
92Popularity
36Value
71
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−88% $2.35
Buy Now

Winner

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

2
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition
2 of 15 metrics
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
13 of 15 metrics
13

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$12.26 -
$2.35 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$12.65 -
$1.99 Wins
Best Current Discount
-59% -
-88% Wins
Sales Frequency
6 price changes -
39 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
91/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
86.2% positive -
91.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
9.3K -
25.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
8.0K -
23.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K Wins
2.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
17 -
192 Wins
Steam Recommendations
9.3K -
25.1K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
0 -
59 Wins
Supported Languages
11 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Mar 2011 -
Oct 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleCrysis 2 - Maximum Edition

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Worth ItDeus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −59% $12.26Buy Now
Steam
Steam +145% $29.99View
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

4 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −88% $2.35Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +94% $4.55View
Steam
Steam +751% $19.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +751% $19.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (9,310 reviews) — very positive reception
9,310 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$12.26 — reasonable price
59% off — solid discount

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

Player count surging +86%
13 concurrent players — niche audience

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

Quality

Overwhelmingly positive reviews — the vast majority of players recommend it.

92% positive (25,172 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 91/100 — critics unanimous, one of the best
25,172 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$2.35 — very accessible price
88% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.95 — room for better deals

Popularity

Activity a bit low — loyal community but no instant queues.

Strong +28% player growth
151 concurrent players — smaller but active
25,172 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsCrysis 2 - Maximum EditionDeus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Release Date
March 22, 2011
October 25, 2013
Developers
Crytek Studios
Eidos Montreal
Publishers
Electronic Arts
Eidos Interactive Corp.
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
59

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

No PC requirements data available

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or Windows 8
  • Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 or Intel Core 2 Quad or better
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5850
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 17 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound device

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition or Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut?

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut won the comparison against Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition worth buying over Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut?

Based on the metrics, Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 18, 2026, 05:45 AM UTC

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