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Digital Foundry: GTA 5's next-gen grass compared
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biglittleps
Member
I present exclusive early screenshot from pc version of GTA5
jk
Nope, you're are wrong. This is from Uncharted 4 rain forest
I think that technical discussions and comparisons are as interesting as the next guy, but let's not pretend that the community interest in them has the higher purpose of helping people with their purchasing decisions.
Most people don't have a PS4 and an XBO, and those that do already know which one is going to pull ahead in technical comparisons. The attention that these get is 99% Console Warz and 1% "which version should I get" (if that). Let's call a spade a spade.
TheOhrenberger.
Banned
Next genI present exclusive early screenshot from pc version of GTA5
jk
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
Grass. Per. Unit.
GHG
Member
The only thing that is important to me as a multi console owner is which version performs better and looks better.
Now what?
Bananajama
Banned
I expect any Polygon review to be updated to reflect the varying levels of Grass
Windom Earle
Member
biglittleps
Member
People go crazy only when PS4 power is not used properly but not for resolutions. Developers should provide a statement that we used each system advantages very well without parity.
AgentP
Thinks mods influence posters politics. Promoted to QAnon Editor.
PS4, too much grass, -0.5
Exploratory
Banned
Rofl this is blowing my mind. Some
Ubisoft
In some areas.
Problem solved hail parity.
SEGAvangelist
Gold Member
What? You actually think this should be required for every game?
GeordieMark
Member
The term 'small victory' was invented for situations like this.
I present exclusive early screenshot from pc version of GTA5
jk
The entire game is just an infinity dense forests of trees plants and vegetation. It isn't even possible to see the skybox due to the incredible LOD. In fact, it isn't even possible to see at all since the sun / moon are blocked out. Furthermore, it isn't even possible to move due to how packed the game is.
10/10 IGN
jim2point0
Banned
I, too, like seeing the power of each platform taken advantage of. I fully expect grass on the PC version to look photorealistic, blow with the wind, and flatten when I walk on it =)
For the people saying it's just grass, you are underestimating how much small touches can really add a lot.
I like foliage in a game, it really adds to immersion and realism imho. It's one reason why I was convinced to go with RDR on xbox 360 when I asked a few months ago (I have both last gen consoles and I will fully admit I'm biased towards PS in general.. which is why I have Fallout 3 and vegas on the PS3 but I ended up rebuying Vegas for xbox in hopes it runs better. Skryim I only had a PS3 when I got it so that's my excuse there ).
Honestly, I've heard xbox one is better in small regards to PS4 in this game. And the comparison of intro videos I saw i actually think overall I preferred the xbox's graphics when looking side by side (xbox was darker and I think I tend to prefer darker. IT was worse though in shadows where there was more differentiation in blacks on the PS4 but overall I liked the One's graphics better from that direct comparison).
But, this to me says that even if I had both consoles, PS4 would be the one I would want. Because foliage does add a lot imho. Where as the other things I prefer the One's graphics for I'm not going to notice unless I'm looking side by side.
Sure, if I only had a One I'd get over it. But if I had a choice, more foliage is something that would sway me.
I like foliage in a game, it really adds to immersion and realism imho. It's one reason why I was convinced to go with RDR on xbox 360 when I asked a few months ago (I have both last gen consoles and I will fully admit I'm biased towards PS in general.. which is why I have Fallout 3 and vegas on the PS3 but I ended up rebuying Vegas for xbox in hopes it runs better. Skryim I only had a PS3 when I got it so that's my excuse there
).Honestly, I've heard xbox one is better in small regards to PS4 in this game. And the comparison of intro videos I saw i actually think overall I preferred the xbox's graphics when looking side by side (xbox was darker and I think I tend to prefer darker. IT was worse though in shadows where there was more differentiation in blacks on the PS4 but overall I liked the One's graphics better from that direct comparison).
But, this to me says that even if I had both consoles, PS4 would be the one I would want. Because foliage does add a lot imho. Where as the other things I prefer the One's graphics for I'm not going to notice unless I'm looking side by side.
Sure, if I only had a One I'd get over it. But if I had a choice, more foliage is something that would sway me.
WrenchNinja
Member
4 years ago, some could dish it out, but now they can't take it when the grass is a little greener on the other side
It's the small things that make a world credible and "real".
Ask any set designer from the major movies.
PensivePen
Member
Because it's a difference and that's the entire point of Digital Foundry?
Also because I like when good-looking foliage is well-represented in games, as it's a nice change of pace from the usual flat landscapes.
Haha I'm dying over here. People looking at me in class like wtf?!
(yes I was bored at work)
BloodMoney
Banned
seems odd the pro's at eurogamer didn't notice this........................
GeordieMark
Member
If you pick a 'side' then there is a part of your brain that doesn't work properly as far as I'm concerned.
zer0blivion
Member
I don't care if the Nintendo version has a better colour palette, look at that Genesis version POP.
this right here... Eurogamer not wanting to dry up that MS advertising well..
last gen http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-red-dead-redemption-face-off
This gen
Its hard to believe we are talking about minor differences in foliage in a videogame now. I mean, really???? Ok, if there were big framerate differences, thats something to talk about, but foliage? These differences are not something anyone would ever notice or care about while playing the game.
We are seriously digging now. This is the level we are at now, find differences in foliage in multiplats. Just wow.
We are seriously digging now. This is the level we are at now, find differences in foliage in multiplats. Just wow.
biglittleps
Member
We don't know how far PS4 power has been used in GTA V exactly(wait for Digital foundry full Face off) and its a port instead of a game developed only for next gen hardware. People just expect some justifcation from PS4 versions as they invested their money on that hardware because its powerful and they expect better versions when choosing next console.
EDIT: Better versions are the reason why XB360 got big success last generation over PS3 in market share. People who wanted to play 3rd party games went to XB360 mostly and Playstation lost market share this as one of the reasons.
Mihos
Gold Member
To be fair, in a game like this, it is the little details that make it wonderful.
That and since a good many people here own multiple systems... all things else being equal, they will want the buy the one that looks the best.
I will probably get this on PS4 and again on PC, but the PC is more for the inevitable glorious batshit crazy mods.
Portugeezer
Member
Exposed.
Best use of this gif, ever.
That's my point though. If it really is just a bit denser grass people shouldnt be praising it they should be asking why not more?
It's like as long as something is bit better they are happy.
Handy Fake
Member
Some unconfirmed reports of better lighting. It'll be interesting anyway.
The GTAV Photo thread is a sight to behold, like.
BWJinxing
Member
I can say from my perspective, its the same game with some new stuff.
Wow, new guns and cars and songs...
However once you get the blatantly obvious new content and stuff, I love the little detail stuff. If one system does 99% while the other does 100%, i want to spend my money on the 100% version. Id love to turn on TressFX in Tomb Raider PC version, but I have a Nvidia Card.
The little details mean something to some of us.
I seriously just choked on my food to the point where my coworker had to stand up out of his seat. LOL
Edit:
I CANT. I can't be here lolololol.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Why didn't more people on here buy 360 versions of games that performed better last generation?
I remember the RDR talk, it did not stop people from buying the PS3 version, many people on here did.
GeordieMark
Member
Did you even read that?
Frame rate and resolution being lower on PS3 in that instance is not really the same a grass or the odd leaf.
So much for your conspiracy...
Wooooow, sodiumchloride levels through the roof!
Anywho, I dont get why people keep coming to DF threads to basically say how little they care about the subject matter covered. Does it make you feel cool or something?
That would be like going to an OST thread and saying "who cares, its just sound. I hear sounds everyday. Nothing special........losers"
This comment doesn't even make sense Scientifically if that's what you were going for. All life looks for the "best","better", etc. no matter what it is your talking about. Some things are objectively better, and if you choose the one that's inferior then there is something off about you.
They ran that article already. Pretty stable on both. PS4 drops less though.
Ray Wonder
Founder of the Wounded Tagless Children
Unless my sarcasm meter is broken, I see some people actually caring about how much grass there is. The amount of grass in this game will affect my game play experience 0.00%. Therefore I don't care.
In Service
Member
I think the time has come to summons the Rockstar Devs to put an end to this debacle. Please, this all needs to stop.
Please don't stop, it's so entertaining.
Mihos
Gold Member
I bought the 360 version of RDR... but I had both systems then also.