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[Minsc]

Now that you mentioned PhysX there's a chance the advanced PhysX effects or at least some of them will not appear in the PS4 version. Depends on how crazy they went with them (in the first game they barely existed at all).

The original Metro 2033 was one of the few games that allowed physX to be calculated on the CPU using mulitple cores (instead of just a single core), so CPU physX ended up being a very viable alternative on AMD GPUs, and I don't believe they suffered at all from it.

 

[Kallor]

Cool news. Will probably be buying this for PC next month but if it turns out good enough I will double dip for the PS4 version.

 

[clutch.as.it.gets.]

That´s awesome. I was hoping for a PS4/nextbox port. And if they even pack in Metro 2033, it would be even sweeter.

 

[MechaBowser]

So are people going to complain about late ports for the PS4 like they have for the Wii U?

 

[angular graphics]

The original Metro 2033 was one of the few games that allowed physX to be calculated on the CPU using mulitple cores (instead of just a single core), so CPU physX ended up being a very viable alternative on AMD GPUs, and I don't believe they suffered at all from it.

That has probably more to do with the fact the effects were very few as I've already said (only a few particle effects).

http://physxinfo.com/news/2447/advanced-physx-in-metro-2033/

Overall physics level is looking pretty decent, but anticipated “Advanced PhysX” option may be dissapointing – it’s adds only several hardly-noticeable particle effects (we already saw numerous discussions with same idea “what is Advanced PhysX doing ? I can’t notice anything – is it working ?”).

Surprisingly, but destructible physics objects, particle effects in key scenes and even cloth banners aren’t affected by “Advanced PhysX” switch.

 

[Mr Swine]

The original Metro 2033 was one of the few games that allowed physX to be calculated on the CPU using mulitple cores (instead of just a single core), so CPU physX ended up being a very viable alternative on AMD GPUs, and I don't believe they suffered at all from it.

Well I think your wrong, now correct me if I'm wrong too but I think that having Physx effects on the CPU gives the game worse slowdown down. Not only Metro but all games using Physixs

 

[RedSwirl]

Including Metro 2033 would be interesting if it ends up being a console version with graphics settings closer to the PC version.

 

[AOC83]

So are people going to complain about late ports for the PS4 like they have for the Wii U?

I don´t know why they should as long as the ports look tremedously better.

 

[Kallor]

So are people going to complain about late ports for the PS4 like they have for the Wii U?

If the ports look/run about the same or worse than 7 year old last gen systems and thats all the PS4 gets for months you can bet I'll complain.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

PS4 Version that includes Metro 2033?

Sign me up!

 

[SmokedMeat]

Always wanted to play Metro 2033! Very interested.

 

[TheJollyCorner]

PS4 Version that includes Metro 2033?

Sign me up!

Boom! This!
Can't wait!

 

[shinobi602]

So are people going to complain about late ports for the PS4 like they have for the Wii U?

No because the PS4 will have other games to play besides just ports.

 

[Minsc]

Well I think your wrong, now correct me if I'm wrong too but I think that having Physx effects on the CPU gives the game worse slowdown down. Not only Metro but all games using Physixs

Well at least with Metro 2033, you get better framerates with the physX on the CPU than GPU (unless it's a dedicated GPU for it). See here. Putting the physX on the CPU does not effect the benchmark, while putting it on the GPU does lower framerate.

The game was definitely more GPU limited than CPU though, see here vs here.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

PS4 purchase cofirmed, especially if it comes with 2033

Can we get a Stalker remaster as well pls?

 

[RoboPlato]

Will buy on PS4, especially if it comes with 2033.

 

[Hung_real]

PS4 momentum is so strong these days.

 

[Oneself]

Day one for PS4 if it includes 2033! =)

 

[mejin]

Great.

 

[FonkyByNature]

This is great news. Will definitly wait for the PS4 version then !

Mann, this holiday season is going to be sooo gooood !!!

 

[jacksepticeye]

Now this will be an interesting test of what the PS4 can do vs a modern gaming PC.

All this talk of what the PS4 is and it's just a high end PC or similar, we will actually have something to compare. Also the more people who get to play MLL the better

 

[SniperHunter]

Now this will be an interesting test of what the PS4 can do vs a modern gaming PC.

All this talk of what the PS4 is and it's just a high end PC or similar, we will actually have something to compare. Also the more people who get to play MLL the better

I don't think so...like I said Metro 2033 was badly optimized. A better test would be Watch_Dogs, BF4 etc

 

[shinobi602]

Now this will be an interesting test of what the PS4 can do vs a modern gaming PC.

All this talk of what the PS4 is and it's just a high end PC or similar, we will actually have something to compare. Also the more people who get to play MLL the better

The best tests will be to wait and see what devs like Sony Santa Monica, Naughty Dog and Guerilla can do a few years from now.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I assume there will be a next Xbox version too, they'll just announce it after MS' event. Although Metro is out by then, so who knows.

 

[btkadams]

awesome! these games freak me out too much to play, but i'd love to watch my friend play it over the network with the ps4 game-streaming.

 

[pvpness]

The probably meant that they didn´t have money to waste.

They obviously do if they're putting it on ps4 at launch. Late port that looks worse than previously available sku usually equals low sales.

Then again, maybe it's so cheap to port to the ps4 that they'll see a return with even modest sales.

 

[jacksepticeye]

I don't think so...like I said Metro 2033 was badly optimized. A better test would be Watch_Dogs, BF4 etc

Yep those will be great too to really see differences. Not that it really matters in the long run but still fun to see

The best tests will be to wait and see what devs like Sony Santa Monica, Naughty Dog and Guerilla can do a few years from now.

For sure. Those guys are wizards, but I meant all the talk between PS4 being a high end PC it would be a great comparison tester seen as how advanced some stuff in Last Light is

 

[mullet2000]

Huh. Well i'm skipping the 360 version for the PS4 version it seems.

 

[BigTnaples]

Still getting this for PC but this is awesome for my console only friends who can now play it on PS4.


Console Metro 2033 looked like ass compared to the PC version.

 

[Portugeezer]

Looks like I will be getting this on PS4 then.

 

[BigTnaples]

The original Metro 2033 was one of the few games that allowed physX to be calculated on the CPU using mulitple cores (instead of just a single core), so CPU physX ended up being a very viable alternative on AMD GPUs, and I don't believe they suffered at all from it.

Wait so I can enable PhysX in Metro 2033 and just have it run of my i7 3770? I have an AMD 6950 2GB.

 

[Daante]

This will probably be one of the better games to test launch (I assume) ports between console and PC. Last Light looks incredibly gorgeous.

Cant believe the game hasen`t caught more attention here on GAF (if you put in the fact that GAF is a place where lots of tech and graphics talk is going on).

 

[kuppy]

Nice, the game will look great on PS4, guess I know which version I will be buying.

 

[Lord Error]

Will the PS4 be compatible with the Razer Hydra at any point?

Until then, PC, but its nice to be given choice

Isn't hydra very similar in functionality to Move? I guess best is to hope that it will support move, because I think hydra support on any console is very unlikely.

 

[Messofanego]

This will probably be one of the better games to test launch (I assume) ports between console and PC. Last Light looks incredibly gorgeous.

Indeed, it does.

 

[Man]

PS4? You have my money.

edit: holy moly at those gifs.

 

[legacyzero]

I want this game so bad, I wanna pay for it again.

EDIT: My GOD, Messo

 

[Alcoholikaust]

damn you Sony, I will be broke at launch

 

[prwxv3]

Looks cool. What are they improving from the (flawed) first game?

 

[Messofanego]

PS4? You have my money.

edit: holy moly at those gifs.

I want this game so bad, I wanna pay for it again.

EDIT: My GOD, Messo

There's more where that came from

If you're a fan of idle and reload animations, these are the games for you.

 

[SniperHunter]

awesome GIFS, will buy it on day 1

 

[Reiko]

Nice.

 

[Canis lupus]

Sweet, that is the version I'll be getting then.

 

[Poimandres]

It's interesting that a lot of people are already sold on the PS4. I'll probably end up waiting a year or two before making my next gen choice.

I'm really keen to get this game on my PC next month though!

 

[RoboPlato]

Holy balls at those gifs. Great animation and excellent motion blur. Amazing weather effects too. I would honestly be happy with that level of visuals for the whole gen at 1080p/30. I just hope the awesome cloth simulation from the car gif makes it in.

I'm also a sucker for reload animations so this game has won me over.

 

[jacksepticeye]

Holy balls at those gifs. Great animation and excellent motion blur. Amazing weather effects too. I would honestly be happy with that level of visuals for the whole gen at 1080p/30. I just hope the awesome cloth simulation from the car gif makes it in.

I'm also a sucker for reload animations so this game has won me over.

This is still the best Last Light gif there is

 

[Messofanego]

This is still the best Last Light gif there is

Still wondering what's the source for this one, insane cloth physics!

 

[IonicSnake]

I didn't like the first Metro that much but those gifs look insane and I'm glad PS4 is getting so much support. Will keep my eyes on this.

 

[The_Monk]

Metro 2033 was great but I do not see myself replaying it anytime soon.

Last Light on the PS4 will be amazing too and I'm curious to check it out but there are other titles who may have some priority. Is any fellow GAFfer considering getting all those cross-platforms (PS360) titles on the PS4 only as soon it releases?

 

[Router]

I'm interested to see how the PS4 handles it.