I think that it can be the best version while still a lame port. 30fps and resolution lock will always leave a sour taste on a modern PC port.
I'm not certain about the resolution thing though now that i think about it, i should double check that.
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Sega PC ports campaign continues with petition (Vanquish, Bayonetta, VF5)
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I think that it can be the best version while still a lame port. 30fps and resolution lock will always leave a sour taste on a modern PC port.
I'm not certain about the resolution thing though now that i think about it, i should double check that.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
I'm pretty sure they updated it like a week or two ago with better PC features along with all the other dreamcast collection games.
AcceptableGhost
Member
I would be really surprised if Vanquish wasn't 30FPS locked if it came to PC. Would still love for it to happen though.
Vanquish looked like an amazing game. Hope these tweets are real hints, or maybe even lead to more stuff in future!
The resolution isn't locked.
Resolution isn't locked, but when it comes to the framerate, it probably would have been too much work for them to make it 60fps, probably wouldn't have been worth it for the amount of people that would buy it anyway, it's a game where increasing the framerate makes the game run faster (there's a few seconds when opening the game that it's running at 60fps, it's pretty much running at double speed during that bit) and decreasing it makes it run in slow motion.
Only the first set of dreamcast games were updated, that is, Sonic Adventure, Crazy Taxi, Space Channel 5 Part 2 and SEGA Bass Fishing.
Palculator
Unconfirmed Member
I get where you're coming from but I guess there is at least some logic behind it: Money/resources/developers are currently invested in X. If X does not turn out to be profitable, there will have to be cutbacks on either developers or resources, meaning Y might not be possible. Sure, I doubt SEGA is in such dire straits that even a total financial failure would make any port impossible, but I guess businessmen logic still follows the basic 'If the guys making X are successful, they get enough funding for Y' train of thought, regardless of different X and Y might be.
I downloaded and double checked Jet Set Radio and yes it is framerate locked, no it is not resolution locked.
It also works with GeDoSaTo, which is nice.
I think I remember being pretty bitter on it because I was really hoping for 60fps, and when you're in the menus there's a SMALL glimmer where transitioning from main menu to career menu that the game runs at 60fps. I actualled messed around with Cheat engine and you can make the game run a bit faster with the speedhack and it gives a nicer framerate. Of course, the game is running at a slightly faster speed however, which could be bad (I actually like the faster pace!)
Also, pairing it with GeDoSaTo's post processing options, you can pull off more vibrant/really cool stuff with the looks.
Vibrant
More edge lines
Sin City shader
Alright I was wrong. Port redeemed. I'm a dingus.
It also works with GeDoSaTo, which is nice.
I think I remember being pretty bitter on it because I was really hoping for 60fps, and when you're in the menus there's a SMALL glimmer where transitioning from main menu to career menu that the game runs at 60fps. I actualled messed around with Cheat engine and you can make the game run a bit faster with the speedhack and it gives a nicer framerate. Of course, the game is running at a slightly faster speed however, which could be bad (I actually like the faster pace!)
Also, pairing it with GeDoSaTo's post processing options, you can pull off more vibrant/really cool stuff with the looks.
Vibrant
More edge lines
Sin City shader
Alright I was wrong. Port redeemed. I'm a dingus.
TaroYamada
Member
Enjoy one of the best 3D platformers of all time, dingus.
Pretty decent title. The enemies are extremely fun to shoot.
While Binary Domain and Vanquish are similar games they had totally different reactions from gamers and critics a like.
Binary Domain was announced at a time when gamers were getting sick of brown and grey cover shooters, to my exasperation right from the initial teaser trailer BD was hated on and written off as a bad Japanese Gears clone by critics and gamers a like. Although reviews were more positive it was £10 new 4-5 weeks later.
Vanquish had quite a good deal of hype behind it, Hyped as a Gears killer what killed that game was it's lack of online MP and short campaign making the game a rental to most ppl.
Ultimately what killed SEGA's last gen action games was SEGA themselves, they had a real bad knack of miss timing gamer trends, If they released their MP games BD and Anarchy Reigns in 2009/10 and Vanquish a year or two later when MP games were failing left and right and gamers were getting desperate for unique experiences they'd have sold more copies. Hopefully SEGA is aware of their mistakes and not look at their IP's as lost courses.
Nabs
Member
Vibrant looks nice. I personally liked the port, it also plays really well with a mouse. Very surprising.
Oh, and you can add your own transparent PNGs as tags using a mod. Super cool:
cartman414
Member
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Does Sega own the rights? I thought they belonged to someone else.
I remember someone saying that for any more Rez ports to happen they'd have to check with SEGA, and that Rez HD happened in the first place due to heavy involvement from Microsoft.
TaroYamada
Member
Has the petition been mentioned anywhere notable? We're doing a decent job on signatures, 13,400+ right now.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun mentioned it in passing at the end of this:
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/10/31/valkyria-chronicles-pc-release-date/#more-246041
That is at least something, they didn't mention it initially though. I and a couple of others complained in the comments section, I am pleased to see that it worked.
Doesn't Binary Domain still run like crap on AMD cards whenever there are particles?
Also, I love that SSAA (in Catalyst Control Center) works in JSR HD. 8XSSAA works so well with it. Only sad thing about the HD ver (apart from 30fps) is the z-fighting. Wish there was a way to fix that.
Also, I love that SSAA (in Catalyst Control Center) works in JSR HD. 8XSSAA works so well with it. Only sad thing about the HD ver (apart from 30fps) is the z-fighting. Wish there was a way to fix that.
Hmmm, the last time I played it, my desktop with a HD5870 had framerate drops to less than 30 when explosions occurred, while my laptop with a GTX 660M ran it at a solid 60 fps.
I finished it last month on my R7 260X and it played just fine.
Hmmm, seems like they patched it. I have trouble getting the game to show the 360 controller icons now though.
Guy doesn't sound convinced that the petition helped but that's better than nothing.
.:Wesker:.
Member
Judging by its placement in the top sellers lists on Steam and GMG, Valkyria Chronicles has probably already turned a profit for SEGA, yeah? Or is that just wishful thinking?
We gotta get Vanquish next.
We gotta get Vanquish next.
Krusenstern
Banned
One has to realize this scene is all gameplay. In other games this would be a QTE.
Vanquish will never cease to amaze me.
Poetic.Injustice
Member
My Xbox died before I could finish Vanquish.
Sega pls.
Sega pls.
Visualante2
Member
Crimsonclaw111
Member
The pure awesome destroyed your Xbox.My Xbox died before I could finish Vanquish.
Sega pls.
Judging by its placement in the top sellers lists on Steam and GMG, Valkyria Chronicles has probably already turned a profit for SEGA, yeah? Or is that just wishful thinking?
We gotta get Vanquish next.
That looks fuckin cooooool. I really hope it comes to PC. Vanquish and Bayonetta are probably my most desired PC ports, right next to Dragon's Dogma.
CybernatonEvolution
Member
Vanquish, Bayonetta and Resonance of Fate.
For Binary Domain you can set what controller icons you want in the launcher options I think.
ThoughtsOfSpeaking
Banned
I hadn't thought of that, but I guess it's not impossible that their licensing deal could preclude a PC port of the original game, at least for now.
Bayonetta 1 has nothing to do with Nintendo.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
It looks like Valkyria Chronicles is selling quite nicely. I'd love to see official feedback but I'm not sure if they'll announce it a success or not.
I pray every day for Vanquish PC. The game desperately needs HD and 60fps+.
I pray every day for Vanquish PC. The game desperately needs HD and 60fps+.
Judging by its placement in the top sellers lists on Steam and GMG, Valkyria Chronicles has probably already turned a profit for SEGA, yeah? Or is that just wishful thinking?
We gotta get Vanquish next.
Just imagine this game running in 1440p @ 120hz with GSync.
.:Wesker:.
Member
I'm sure Platinum would just cap it to 1080p@60hz like their other PC ports.
But even that would be crazy.
TaroYamada
Member
Working on whether I can say something or not about sales.
@thread/campaign: awaiting approval from final source on updated post about our role in valkyria chronicles.
TaroYamada
Member
Got word on sales, I can say this: sales are positive, sega's very happy with unit sales and community/fan/critic reaction.
A certain somebody's article got a mention
Quoted from the Valkyria PC OT, for those curious about sales reception.
TaroYamada
Member
Hey folks, I just sent out a petition update about the launch, with a link to the steam store page.
I think it's unlikely but I'd love to see this game hit #1
From the Valkyria OT, please inform me when you guys begin to receive the email. Hopefully it isn't too late.
Krusenstern
Banned
Come ooooooooooooooon! Vanquish anytime now! I need it! I almost feel it!
Sega, you want more money? I want Vanquish and Bayo!
Sega, you want more money? I want Vanquish and Bayo!
Crimsonclaw111
Member
Awesome news
Keep em coming Sega, I'll buy them all. And good job to all of GAF involved with keeping the dream alive, every last signer and person who spread the word. Dreamcast 2 is real after all.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Vanquish. All I want.
Can you imagine if Vanquish got the VC treatment? 4K 120Hz all in my face. Maybe someone will hack up an Oculus patch for it, too.