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EPIC's Project Sword has a name: Infinity Blade
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screenshots look great.
even at the 960 x 640 resolution the game will be running at on an iPhone 4, itll look great since its on such a small screen.
I wonder how jaggy itll end up looking on the iPad.
after this game comes out, I hope to see someone use the engine to actually make an Oblivion type RPG with it
even at the 960 x 640 resolution the game will be running at on an iPhone 4, itll look great since its on such a small screen.
I wonder how jaggy itll end up looking on the iPad.
after this game comes out, I hope to see someone use the engine to actually make an Oblivion type RPG with it
Minsc
Gold Member
brain_stew said:
I did, and looking it up, my memory failed me:
I timed the test to the minute using my system's clock on the PC, so it's pretty accurate at the brightness I ran it at (auto-brightness on, with brightness meter right in the middle, indoors during the daytime).
brain_stew
Member
Minsc said:
Yeah, that's not a proper test. You need to run it all the way down, not hope the battery counter is exactly accurate, which it almost never is. I realise its a PITA, but its useful data and I'm shocked none of the bigger sites have done it.
I'm not sure I agree with your last sentiment. It would have to be capped at exactly the iPhone 4's framerate (which is impossible given it varies so much) for it to be true and it would require more than a 2x leap in performance at a given power draw.
P.S. If you do test it again, then disable auto-brightness, its another variable that needs to be eliminated. Select a particular static brightness (probably 50%) and then run the test so you can produce repeatable results.
Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
Hopefully one of those projects has a 2 in it and rhymes with "Padow Romplex."Nirolak said:
brain_stew
Member
Minsc said:
I'm not saying it isn't, but when you're doing tasks of such varying workloads, it can make it difficult for it to give an accurate reading. Only measuring 10% is leaving too many variables, as is leaving on the auto brightness sensor. There's every chance your tests could be underestimating the system.
Its not that I don't appreciate your efforts, just that they're not definite enough to make a judgement either way, there's too many variables.
The Bookerman
Member
What scares me is the double standard that's gonna happen with iphone games. THe cheap and great indy games.... and the big... COSTLy games that Epic are bringing to iOS.
I dunno what to think of this.
I dunno what to think of this.
cyberheater
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brain_stew said:
Always good reading Carmack tech notes. He articulates his craft so well.
Minsc
Gold Member
Well, here's a more proper test, started at 85% battery:
Time - % remaining:
11:35 - 85%
12:05 - 73%
12:35 - 62%
13:05 - 51%
13:35 - 39%
14:05 - 27%
14:35 - 15%
15:05 - 3%
Total:
3:30 hrs = 82%
Average:
30 mins = 12%
So, you'd get a little bit over 4 hours on a full charge, maybe 4:15 hrs.
If that's a problem, you could always get a small portable charger like this, not really any bigger than the iPhone, for an additional 200%+ battery time, giving you roughly a total of 12+ hours.
Time - % remaining:
11:35 - 85%
12:05 - 73%
12:35 - 62%
13:05 - 51%
13:35 - 39%
14:05 - 27%
14:35 - 15%
15:05 - 3%
Total:
3:30 hrs = 82%
Average:
30 mins = 12%
So, you'd get a little bit over 4 hours on a full charge, maybe 4:15 hrs.
If that's a problem, you could always get a small portable charger like this, not really any bigger than the iPhone, for an additional 200%+ battery time, giving you roughly a total of 12+ hours.
Maximilian E.
AKA MS-Evangelist
This looks nice and all, but seriously, why always games with fantasy themes?
Where are the sci-fi, cyberpunkish games??
Where are the sci-fi, cyberpunkish games??
Mt Heart Attack
Member
I was wondering why people thought this looked good when I decided to give the op a read.. and wow. This is an iPhone game? Seriously impressive tech they have.
Minsc
Gold Member
Maxrunner said:
The moving in Epic Citadel is surprisingly enjoyable. Tapping to move to the location you tap works way, way better than I expected... in a non-violent sort of game. Obviously going backwards would be an issue, but the peaceful exploration of the desolate city is actually quite charming in its own way. Throw some enemies on the screen and my controls may not feel so great, but I prefer the tapping to the dual virtual analog sticks.
Diablohead
Member
refuses to play after the advert in both chrome and firefox :SSPEA said:
fizzelopeguss
Banned
jesus christ.
brain_stew
Member
Minsc said:
Fantastic.
You do realise you're the definitive source on the web for iPhone 4 gaming battery life now? :lol
Thta's much better than the speculation I've seen posted and perfectly acceptable in my book, only issue I have is you haven't specified the brightness level?
I'd like to see how a 3GS or iTouch (haters gonna hate) compares, as I've never seen people claim those sort of numbers for those devices.
brain_stew
Member
SPEA said:
Obviously no self shadowing but could anyone spot any dynamic character shadows? I know the shots in the op allude to it but I couldn't really spot any in the trailer.
Framerate looks good, hopefully that's an accurate representation.
Their deliberately seems to only ever be two characters on screen at once but that seems a smart trade off if its designed around that limitation.
Neuromancer
Member
Coming out this holiday season? Awesome. Hate to say it but I will pretty much buy this no matter what it costs, just for the spectacle of it all.
Warm Machine
Member
Prine said:
They usually live under the ground so their eyes are really sensitive to light. They can see their environment through the use of sonar. Man, use your imagination.
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Holy shit... WOW!
That looks great! Can't wait to get my mitts on it.
I love what looks like multiple weapons/armor/shields/etc. Hot.
That looks great! Can't wait to get my mitts on it.
I love what looks like multiple weapons/armor/shields/etc. Hot.
brain_stew said:
The robot (?) descending in the 0:20 is the best best to spot dynamic shadowing. I'm confused, but you have more knowledge with this kind of stuff. Also, do I see a substantial resolution decrease from the Epic Citadel demo?
(Note: I'm not trying to put down what is an obvious great technical achievement).
brain_stew
Member
Lonely1 said:
I'm not saying it isn't there. I just couldn't spot it. Will check the section you mentioned.
brain_stew
Member
thetrin said:
Its ES 2.0 only, so yes.