The PS4 will not have all the bells and whistles.
Tessellation and better post-processing will also be part of PC's ultra specs.
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The Witcher 3 will likely have the best graphics yet (New Screenshots)
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The PS4 will not have all the bells and whistles.
Tessellation and better post-processing will also be part of PC's ultra specs.
I have some bad news for you
Lol... my thoughts exactly.
PC will be the way to play this, and i am sure the requirements will be pretty out there. Good thing i am building a new rig for this.
If this is the 'meltdown of the year' for you, then you've not spent much time on GAF. lol.
Stupidity is incredibly infuriating to me, however.
It really doesn't. Unity plays well with screenshots. Just not... With the whole 'being a videogame' thing.
Your obsession with downgrades is honestly worrying, Snake.
Do wait for the game to be out and compare the same places back-to-back to be sure. Some parts of a game is a lot prettier than others, that's just how it is.
And jeez, meltdown my arse. People just say the same dumb shit in every single thread about every single game that isn't Unity or The Order, because the only thing that apparently captures the attention of a lot of GAF is screenshots.
It tends to get a teeny tiny bit annoying.
BatSu
Member
Nobody is going to look at the console versions and say I bet the PC version is better, because The Witcher 3 is the best-looking game of the generation so far.
http://www.vg247.com/2015/01/26/the-witcher-3-sets-a-new-generational-standard-for-graphics/
http://www.vg247.com/2015/01/26/the-witcher-3-sets-a-new-generational-standard-for-graphics/
HeWhoWalks
Gold Member
I really don't want to be "that guy", but I haven't really been impressed with the most recent screenshots/videos they've shown. Doesn't quite "pop" like the original screens and images unvelied:
Not saying that the most recent stuff looks: "bad", but the older ones look better (some by a good margin).
Not saying that the most recent stuff looks: "bad", but the older ones look better (some by a good margin).
Thanks for the links!
Omg...those animations @40sec(ish)
Man, this game is looking damn good even if there was a downgrade.
jim2point0
Banned
Ehhhh. I don't really agree. Based on 100+ hours in DAI, I'd say those gameplay videos of TW3 look quiet a bit better. Having a completely open world with a dynamic time of day really helps sell it, too.
And (and this has less to do with graphics) the world in TW3 looks alive. Dragon Age feels too much like a game and less like a world. There are no AI routines at all. People just kinda stand around. Also, the mechanics in TW3 seem like they'll allow for at least SOME emergent gameplay which is completely lacking in Dragon Age. Hopefully the next Dragon Age will have a seamless world.
Depends on what "good settings" mean to you.
Actually yeah that was a stupid comment. The 670 still steamrolls over the PS4's GPU but at least High settings with some adjustments I'll get at least 30. I'll be happy.
According to the QA in the vid, the recorded gameplay is on High graphics settings, and not Ultra.
So guys, do calm down about graphics and downgradeathons and all that jazz. Especially without getting the facts beforehand.
I was kidding man, you know I love ya' <3
But yeah, being on 'High' probably explains some of it. Ofcourse, optimisations and fixes have to be made, sometimes they worsen the visuals to an extent, and sometimes they'll have a slightly better rig at some shows than at others, etc etc. There are just so many variables involved, y'know?
Regardless, I'm just happy that my eyes don't deceive me and that it still looks absolutely fabulous.
On another note, I recall someone comparing the (possible) downgrade of TW3 to that of Watch Dogs like a few weeks ago.
I cried a little.
So guys, do calm down about graphics and downgradeathons and all that jazz. Especially without getting the facts beforehand.
I was kidding man, you know I love ya' <3
But yeah, being on 'High' probably explains some of it. Ofcourse, optimisations and fixes have to be made, sometimes they worsen the visuals to an extent, and sometimes they'll have a slightly better rig at some shows than at others, etc etc. There are just so many variables involved, y'know?
Regardless, I'm just happy that my eyes don't deceive me and that it still looks absolutely fabulous.
On another note, I recall someone comparing the (possible) downgrade of TW3 to that of Watch Dogs like a few weeks ago.
I cried a little.
I agree with you here. I have this suspicion that when the Ultra preset is finally revealed, that it will look very close to the early previews we all gushed over. I can't wait to see it and hear what it will take to run it.
In the meantime, the game does still look pretty amazing.
pokemonsquared
Banned
Why does it seem like every game is taking lessons from watch dogs when it comes to marketing? The game now doesn't even look that bad, its a shame they had to overhype it so much.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
For an open world game? Maybe.
Parhelion69
Member
The game looks great indeed!
But I'm a little disappointed that it evidently doesn't look as good as the first trailers and bullshots (yeah, that explains it)
I'd still give AC Unity the edge graphics-wise, even with its problems, the game looks spectacular and has some really nice tech going on. But let's wait for the final game to give proper judgement
But I'm a little disappointed that it evidently doesn't look as good as the first trailers and bullshots (yeah, that explains it)
I'd still give AC Unity the edge graphics-wise, even with its problems, the game looks spectacular and has some really nice tech going on. But let's wait for the final game to give proper judgement
Aw, that sucks man. I'm going to try a new playthrough picking the other 'big' path to see what happens. I too have the game already, but only on GOG. Figured I'd get the Steam version when I buy the Collectors Edition, hah.
Still slightly miffed that the Xbone CE is beefier than the rest, though.
Honestly, neither my anus nor computer is ready for them to show off Ultra properly with specs included.
I do think I'll enjoy playing this game downsampled in half a decade though!
I really don't want to be "that guy", but I haven't really been impressed with the most recent screenshots/videos they've shown. Doesn't quite "pop" like the original screens and images unvelied:
Not saying that the most recent stuff looks: "bad", but the older ones look better (some by a good margin).
Ultra settings for the PC versions were not shown, just "High", which is apprently looking better than the PS4 - so basically wait for the "Ultra" preset demos and then decide if it is completely wrong.
Either way, if they do achieve those graphics at ultra, it is another situation of messaging correctly what should be expected per platform, than just showing off the highest end stuff. However this has been an ongoing issue for years in marketing of these games, and people don't seem that bothered than to "hype" the graphics regardless
Baldwin_the_First
Member
The different scabbards and outfits are looking solid! Great designs. Too bad the graphics on PS4 won't be as good as in those pictures, I hope the scabbards and outfits are as clear and detailed as in the pictures.
RPS gameplay thoughts
RPS thoughts on gameplay. RPS is one of the few websites i do take seriously since they have a lot of my preferences.
What stood out of the write up.
I guess this is the norm from most places i have read thoughts from. At least it doesn't seem to be as bad as the previous games.
I am excited to get into the world tho. I hope they really go out to reward exploration and adventuring into the wild.
RPS thoughts on gameplay. RPS is one of the few websites i do take seriously since they have a lot of my preferences.
What stood out of the write up.
I guess this is the norm from most places i have read thoughts from. At least it doesn't seem to be as bad as the previous games.
I am excited to get into the world tho. I hope they really go out to reward exploration and adventuring into the wild.
You're blaming people for jumping to conclusions while doing the same for The Order 1886. You are the definition of a hypocrite.
I'm simply going by what has been said by the press that's played it. Even if we take gameplay out of the equation, we still have a game which utilises black bars to reduce the amount rendered, and it doesn't look that amazing visually.
edit: And what I'm really 'blaming' people for is going off the rails with ridiculous comparisons and blatant hyperbole. Really didn't mean to jump to conclusions, however. Apologies.
Regardless it sums up my general feelings on a lot of the silly stuff we see in all of the threads we have for TW3 and a lot of other, similar games. People go cuh-razy over the tiniest changes and comparing games to 'their' champion. It's tedious and annoying.
And again, apologies for going overboard myself.
Denton
Member
exmachina64
Banned
Then find someone else to point the finger at because I'm not part of the "weird downgrade mentality."
I was just responding with my opinion of what ShaiKhulud said. I don't really care what sacrifices CDPR made to release the Witcher 3 because I'm not a diehard fan of theirs or the Witcher series; I really only care about how hard they've been pushing their employees.
Looks great, but honestly the character and skin rendering in AC:Unity looks like it's an entire generation ahead of this.
I concur. Atleast when they have skin.
For what it's worth, I agreed with your statement about people jumping to conclusions. It just wasn't fair to call them out while shitting on an other game yourself. Unfortunately, these things keep happening. Witcher, Uncharted and Order 1886 threads are always filled with pessimistic people, downgrade comments and whatnot
I'm not saying people can't be skeptical given how Ubisoft has changed the perception of a lot of gamers... but ever since Watch_Dogs released... people are taking these downgrade comments to an extreme.For what it's worth, I agreed with your statement about people jumping to conclusions. It just wasn't fair to call them out while shitting on an other game yourself. Unfortunately, that always happens. Witcher, Uncharted and Order 1886 threads are always filled with pessimistic people, downgrade comments and whatnot
Actually downgrades are the one thing that no one is saying in Order 1886 threads. Everything else though.
thelastword
Banned
Man, this is what I was stoked for, such nice screens, high detail and good IQ. I guess behemoth PC's may get close to these screens with 980's in SLI downsampled from 8k though. The gameplay footage from PC they released is no where close to that, don't get me wrong, it still looks good, but not what they first showed. I liked the gameplay though and commendation on the huge worlds and forms of travel.I really don't want to be "that guy", but I haven't really been impressed with the most recent screenshots/videos they've shown. Doesn't quite "pop" like the original screens and images unvelied:
Not saying that the most recent stuff looks: "bad", but the older ones look better (some by a good margin).
Stormhammer
Member
Watching the video, I absolutely loved the different sounds I was hearing and I thought the game looked great in motion. My only issue was not seeing any hoof prints as he was riding the horse on the snowy mountain. That's being picky I suppose, but those little things bug me ><
I really don't want to be "that guy", but I haven't really been impressed with the most recent screenshots/videos they've shown. Doesn't quite "pop" like the original screens and images unvelied:
Not saying that the most recent stuff looks: "bad", but the older ones look better (some by a good margin).
The new screenshots look better than these old ones to me so I don't know where you are coming from.
Velurian
Member
I m also finding the shots a bit of letdown.
Some of the stuff seems to be fixable with SweetFX but no all of it.
I'm really hoping the videos are xbox one's coz of the "press A" to x or y.
Its probably still a pc with a controller connected
But CDPR has done magic before with W2 console versions so... fingers crossed.
Some of the stuff seems to be fixable with SweetFX but no all of it.
I'm really hoping the videos are xbox one's coz of the "press A" to x or y.
Its probably still a pc with a controller connected
But CDPR has done magic before with W2 console versions so... fingers crossed.
Hopefully that's 30 frames on maxed settings.
At least Gerlat hair is white now
but yeah Gerlat and other characters hair look awful here, maybe they should just use Nvidia hairworks (or tressFx) or even something like what was used in Alice. as for developers in general, well Unity got a great looking hair also it don't move that well but look good.
I really hope we see something like new dawn demo this gen.
To be honest that hair tech looks awful, no one has Zero G hair like that.
Looks great, but honestly the character and skin rendering in AC:Unity looks like it's an entire generation ahead of this.
Taken just now - and it's downscaled.
Totally looks a generation ahead.
Sure you are talking about character/skin rendering, but compare it fairly and not in closed spaces, where frames dip to 30fps because it's clearly rendering the models at twice the level.
EDIT: Sorry for double post.
DOWN
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Taken just now - and it's downscaled.
Sure looks a generation ahead.
I can't tell if you are being sarcastic with this HUD on, clearly not max settings pic...
We've seen Witcher 3 character scenes, bullshots, and gameplay and know it looks worse
Check the screens quoted in this post below and come back
LOL okay.
Maxed out settings.
And you are using screenshots from the PC screenshot thread where they make it look better than it really is with injections and downsampling - not to mention the ones that actually look good are taken inside?
I mean we can take the final release of Witcher 3 and do the same and say things like "IT IS A GENERATION AHEAD, LOOK AT THESE [EDITED] SCREENSHOTS".
Please.
DOWN
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AC Unity bullshots look better than Witcher 3 bullshots. I'll praise any game that beats Unity but there isn't one.
ugh_the_boot
Banned
Someone on The Witcher forums spotted this little fella on the last screenshot.
Lol I was looking extra close at the screenshots to see if I could see any muddy textures but glossed over the last couple of screens because it all looked so solid. Damn, would've spotted that little guy on me own (i hope) if I had kept looking. Lol! Awesome find!
I wonder what that little deer was thinking?
Bornstellar
Member
Not bad. Only thing I didn't like was this trees pop-in in the distance:
Game has the same problem as Skyrim - teeny-tiny mountains.
DOWN
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And you can't go anywhere that's actual countryside. There's always a town, fort, or camp in sight. Never get even 30 seconds to feel like you are crossing a distance, alone in the wild.