Isn't that like saying if you play on a 4K TV the final output is 4k?
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Digital Foundry hands-on Quantum Break (XB1)
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Isn't that like saying if you play on a 4K TV the final output is 4k?
So it's 720p unscaled? Thats unexpected after Division and Rise.
Also I wouldn't go about it being the culmination of an (mostly abandoned) strategy. I mean it is and the whole TV show gimmick was clearly driven by MS aligned to launch messaging but it's whether it's a good game that will make/break it not some "choose your adventure" cutscenes.
Still cautious about this after finding AW mostly average to solid as a game.
Also I wouldn't go about it being the culmination of an (mostly abandoned) strategy. I mean it is and the whole TV show gimmick was clearly driven by MS aligned to launch messaging but it's whether it's a good game that will make/break it not some "choose your adventure" cutscenes.
Still cautious about this after finding AW mostly average to solid as a game.
AnthonypUK
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"Controversy erupted last week when a NeoGAF user called ShamePain discovered that slides given out during Remedy's SIGGRAPH 2015 presentation mentioned a 720p frame buffer. Erroneously, this finding allowed its poster to assume that the entire experience would be playable at a resolution below full 1080p HD. Many smaller publications picked up on the story, which lead larger ones to demand official intel on the subject.
While speaking with Eurogamer Italy, representatives from Remedy Entertainment fully debunked the inflammatory graphics rumors. Rather than a 720p output, "Quantum Break" will reportedly run at 1080p with a 30 fps limit.
As for where the original post went wrong, the source failed to recognize that any game's lighting and shadow effects are commonly rendered at a lower resolution than its main textures. Such is the reason for why 720p was cited on the slides. This caveat is known by those with a moderate understanding of triple A console development."
LostDonkey
Member
Exactly. Same was said with MGSV. Final output was 1080p, but the game rendered at 900p and was upscaled, introducing artifacts etc. Anyone who has played Battlefield 4 on XB1 knows how bad the shimmering etc can be.
JigglesBunny
Banned
720p?
Thank God they're giving away the PC version.
Thank God they're giving away the PC version.
Pjsprojects
Member
Was hoping for a cheaper way to buy the game if the X1 version is not worth buying.
PC games do tend to be cheaper.
LostDonkey
Member
Ok fair enough. Thanks for the info.
Kinda weird though that DF would come to the conclusion through pixel counting that it is 720p.
Reach 900p? They've gone gold, haven't they? 'Nailed it, let's move on to Alan Wake 2'.
Bitch Pudding
Member
Oh dear, XBone 1.5 to the rescue!
Wow, so all those who were blaming every outlets capture equipment when a fair few pointed out it looked very washed out and blurry need to eat crow. It's crazy for a first party title given all the time in the world and funding to come out with a 720p game, it's not as if it's a huge open world like mgs. Strange one I guess the Xbox version is going to look pretty bad up against its PC brother.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
It's not unheard of, AC4 on PS4 had a day 1 patch that brought it from 900p to 1080p.
CambriaRising
Member
Those good visuals are wasted on a shit resolution. So glad there is a PC version now.
The PC version doesn't sound very optimized either. Engine seems bloated.
Bubba_Sparks
Member
I'm glad this is coming to PC then. Should be able to easily run it at 1080p on my set up.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
1080p.. Upscaled #Kappa
Oh snap, I forgot it already gone gold. Figured they still had a bit of time left.
These are the review copies being analyzed?
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
I mean damn they've been working on this for how long? Game was announced what like may 2012?(the xbox event). I at least thought 900p maybe they'll patch it.
icecold1983
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doesnt instill much confidence for the pc version
burger_shot56
Member
at least watch this video
it isn't even that bad
it isn't even that bad
Brad Grenz
Member
If so many of your rendering passes occur at 720p it doesn't matter anymore if you've got a couple full responsibility ones thrown in. The result is a soft image and a lot of aliasing. All the footage for this game has exhibited lots of shimmering and weird halos when the game is in motion.
Backfoggen
Banned
Ulysses 31
Member
How so?
As a Wii U owner I've played plenty of 720p games just fine, even had some of the most fun playing those this gen so far.
And I play games in 2560x1440 to 7900x1440(EyeFinity) with all the eye candy turned on on PC.
If the graphical fidelity justifies the 720p on the system, why be salty about it?
Nightengale
Member
Press event.
But I remember it taking place very close to the game going gold, so unless it was an old demo build, it should be final or extremely close-to.
Rising_Hei
Member
Alan Wake was 540p @ 360, so i was expecting this
On a big tv it isn't going to look very good. Bf4 looks horrid on Xbox one because of it being 720p on a nice big tv.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Because of resolution? Lol
Bright-Light
Member
Resolution is a surprise. Not fussed about the odd dip in fps.
IronicSonic
Member
Such an upgrade from Alan Wake's 540p
Im gonna buy this anyway.
Im gonna buy this anyway.
Their AA solution couple with the fact that the game is really dark makes it hard to pick up jaggies. But it is very, very soft and I imagine the problem will be compounded by how large your TV screen is and whether your TV also has to upscale to 4K resolution. 720p games looked alright on my old 55" TV, but on my current 65" TV they look like absolute ass.
julzillamilitia
Banned
wait a minute 720p at 30fps?
30 FRAMES PER SECOND @ 1280x720 resolution?
I thought they were doing it to hit 60fps, but 30fps is just a disgrace at 720p.
30 FRAMES PER SECOND @ 1280x720 resolution?
I thought they were doing it to hit 60fps, but 30fps is just a disgrace at 720p.
Good vid, looks graphically nice and Remedy have found a way to counter-act it with several methods but still very soft image.
Hope its not like SW: BF on Xbone which looks iffy on larger screens
Im just going to have to see for myself.