Scully Scully Scoo
Member
Just please give me something like this...
Please.
is that pgr 4?
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DriveClub making 'spectacular progress' release date update due 'in the weeks to come
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is that pgr 4?
Hawk269
Member
I'm among those in the target audience of this game. I've played a steady line of arcade-style racers. I'm very picky about the quality of these games, partly a carry-over from when the market was flooded with them. In my experience, 30 fps doesn't detract from this style of play, and the added visual styling can absolutely add to the experience. Even within the last generation, PGR 3 and 4, along with Forza Horizon were outstanding at 30 fps.
Games like Burnout Paradise and Blur are fantastic at 60 fps. I adores 60 fps gaming, but outside of simulation racing, I've never seen a racing title with a consistent 30 fps harmed for that fact.
Drive on.
While 60fps will always be preferred, like you said, there have been many great racing games at 30fps. Mostly, they are more arcade type of titles, but if done right 30fps can be very good. I do enjoy Forza games at 60fps because they are more sim than arcade like Forza Horizon, which like you said is a fantastic game at 30fps.
I just want this game to come out. It was one of the key titles I bought the PS4 for. Let's just hope that the delay is worth it.
Yup.
I'm in the same boat as you are. When I first heard the delay, I was bummed, but still picked up a PS4 due to the supply constraints they were predicting. I was hoping it would come out a few months after it launched, but we know how that turned out. ;p
Hawk269
Member
I would not read too much into the comment of "spectacular progress". I am sure it has gotten better, but what else are they going to say "It has gone to shit and we are working on it"??? Like any company, they are not going to say anything but positive things to keep the public amped for the game.
From what I have seen of the game before they went underground, it was looking pretty damn good. Like I mentioned a few posts above, I just hope the game comes out at this point. I am all for a delay if we get a better game, so let's us all hope that this is the case.
Yes.
Still is the racing game I play the most ever since its launch. Because split screen.
And because it's PGR. And Québec City
of course, but maybe they could curb the hyperbole/sensationalism. "spectacular"? i hope so and will glady eat crow if I'm wrong, but using descriptions like that will most likely only let people down in the end.
Raven Prime
Member
All I can remember is that Rushy commented it was something they were having internal discussions about it. Like the artists that worked on the environments wanted to cram as much eyecandy in as they could, so they would prefer 30fps etc. I don't imagine the delay has anything to do with them being unable to decide what their target had to be. But still, it always seemed kind of odd to me that they were unsure about something like that, so close to release.
The official title is Driveclub without the hashtag.
Fredrik
Member
Definitely 60fps.
I think I've seen every video out there and I still don't see what's the big deal with dynamic weather, I guess it's like Rivals with the sudden storms or something like that and that's cool and all but 60fps is sooo much better for this genre. Imo it's better for the gameplay and also for the visuals (when you're actually playing, not when you look at youtube videos capped at 30fps or when you're fighting the selective screen shot war).
I know lots of people like the weather effects though so my wish is that I can turn it off and and maybe drop the resolution to 720p and lock it at 60fps. I'd be perfectly happy with that. Day 0 if that happens.
unapersson
Member
Well what we were seeing before they went dark looked spectacular enough, they just need to get the game out there.
Miles Quaritch
Member
It is indeed. Best arcade racer of last gen and the standard by which DriveClub will be judged.
I still have faith in Driveclub being this generation's PGR3 / PGR4.
30FPS is fine. Just get the controls and handling down so they are the perfect blend of sim and arcade.
60FPS is always welcome though, but that's a nearly impossible leap if you designed this game to be 30FPS from the start.
30FPS is fine. Just get the controls and handling down so they are the perfect blend of sim and arcade.
60FPS is always welcome though, but that's a nearly impossible leap if you designed this game to be 30FPS from the start.
Fredrik
Member
They said that they were aiming for 60fps a while after the first reveal so I definitely don't think it would impossible, especially now that they've had more time to optimize the engine and find out more about how to get more out of the hardware.
Go buy forza or better yet, build a pc and play project cars at 120 fps. Consoles are not the place for tweaking graphics. I hate that shit on PC and that's why I will always buy the best gpu available(Titan or Titan z not included). It would be extremely unfair if your were racing at 60fps during multiplayer while others were racing at 30. The day I see graphics options on consoles is the day I stop buying them. Imagine some asking movie producers to enable framerate options on movies.
Fredrik
Member
I don't see the problem, the default option can be 30fps+motion blur and if you want you can just change it to 60fps in the options menu. And people on here says that there is no need for 60fps so it shouldn't be unfair if I race in 60 and they race in 30 from their point of view
Seriously though, I get that online could make things more complicated but if latency makes it crap in 30 compared to 60 then they could just have the 60fps graphics option change which server they log on to so it's always 30fps-vs-30fps or 60fps-vs-60fps and people can choose whatever they want. There is already a difference when playing games in 3D, this shouldn't be much different imo. DICE had an option in Motorhead to get it running at 25 or 50 fps depending on how many opponents you raced against. Worked perfectly. 
Clockwork5
Member
Can the social networking of this game be downgraded?
Unless your game is Watch_Dogs.
A few 5-10secs clips on their facebook page. That's it.
They were supposed to released a longer video of a full race (meaning with other cars), but that got cancelled because of "marketing". Then it went dark.
Gotta have something to show at E3.
Thanks for posting fellow GAFfer.
Can't wait for a official release date. It's always good to keep the consumer informed. Specially now when the game was delayed and there was other worrying news. Will get the PS+ Version Day one and will upgrade for the full content if they price it right. Unless I can get a physical copy for a decent price.
Can't wait for a official release date. It's always good to keep the consumer informed. Specially now when the game was delayed and there was other worrying news. Will get the PS+ Version Day one and will upgrade for the full content if they price it right. Unless I can get a physical copy for a decent price.
franknbeans
Member
Has this game been shown to the press outside of the special events? Its crazy how this game was suppose to be done 4 months ago, and now its status is a mystery.
Touché
iceatcs
Junior Member
What kind downgrade? If mean the content I agreed. If there is no social networking then we might have more tracks and cars.
Clockwork5
Member
From previews I have seen, the screen is full of your friends avatars, best times, top speeds etc. They pop in, float around and look awful. It seems really distracting and dumb. I just want a next gen racing game. Not a connect via FB game.
iceatcs
Junior Member
What's if you can turn the UI off, how do you will feel that?
I hope it will be in the option. It would happen if it is VR title because can't have UI stick on VR, but it seem unlikely a VR title.
To be fair, trailers at the cinema can end with a "coming soon" when something is still 6+ months away. Now they are saying "in the coming weeks", which should mean no more than maybe 4-5 weeks at most.
larrybird33
Banned
ah hahaha oh man, that's the first time I've seen this guy in aaaaaagesss... it's all coming back, so hilarious now...
in a fucked up sort of way.
I'm still here, posting what I can and I can assure you that the whole DRIVECLUB team are working very hard to make the best racing game we can
Coulomb_Barrier
Member
I would like to think the delay was to get it to 60fps, as Rushy did post they were "targeting" that or something on here.
But then I really think that's being too optimistic.
But then I really think that's being too optimistic.
Clockwork5
Member
Sure if it is only a UI element. These elements have a way of creeping into gameplay though. If the driving and car physics work well, the game looks good and the tracks are legit, I will be happy. I just hope the focus of the game is driving and cars. Not facebook and PSN.
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
I'm still here, posting what I can and I can assure you that the whole DRIVECLUB team are working very hard to make the best racing game we can
Any confirmation on frame rate or are you guys still sticking to 30 fps?
I'm still here, posting what I can and I can assure you that the whole DRIVECLUB team are working very hard to make the best racing game we can
Any chance of you guys doing an explanation for the past 6 months or so, and how development has been?
Much like what Watch_Dogs did when they re-released actually.
I'm still here, posting what I can and I can assure you that the whole DRIVECLUB team are working very hard to make the best racing game we can
Please let my G27 work, its all I'm asking for. Take your time on the game.
I'm fairly sure Evolution said that it's on Logitech to provide drivers for the PS4, and they'd gladly support them if they do.
Wax Free Vanilla
Member
Neither.
GPS track creator / track editor >>>>>> *
Didn't PGR 4 have a track editor with movable barriers? It's happening!
In Rushy Talbot I Trust.
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
We can agree to disagree then? Because if it takes a graphics hit from what we've seen to get to 60FPS there will be pitchforks that it doesn't look as good as was shown before.
It can be part of it, but I think most people care about other aspects. Because everything is a balance. If 60 can be hit with the visuals already presented, then great. If not, they will sacrifice one part to hit the other.
kostacurtas
Member
You just threw yourselves to the wolves with that bump.
My heart skipped a beat. ffs.
SwiftDeath
Member
[INTERNAL RAGE INTENSIFIES]
Wow, such posting skill!
Miles Quaritch
Member
meanspartan
Member
Is this legit? Game might end up looking a lot more on-par with Forza 5 then I was hoping. (The old gameplay makes it look waaaay better).
purnoman3000
Member
They better talk about this game at Pax East!!!!
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