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Resident Evil HD Remaster confirmed for PS3/PS4/360/XB1/PC
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not all game engines are quake
variable framerate support is something added to game engines, not something inherent in them
AkimbO_Arcana
Banned
lol I'm out. *hugs Gamecube*This is the weakest shit ever.
keltickennedy
Member
The character look sharper, but the backgrounds like look like they have noise filters applied to them. Actually looks bad and blown out in certain screens.
Unless people put in the work to "remaster" the pre-rendered backgrounds, probably "impossible."
People putting work into the Bio4 textures has been doing it since WAY before the "HD remaster"/Steam port happened. That was even targeting the Wii version of Bio4 just for the sake of "easy to do" but it's been going on for two years or so now. I wouldn't expect a REbirth pre-rendered background redo to be complete for at least two-five years.
Wolfgunblood Garopa
Member
The answer is in that image.
I think it'll cost $19.99, just like Resident Evil 4 on Steam.
This is the weakest shit ever.
Well then, OAR for me.
I understand why they're doing it and its a good option for those who don't get framing and complain about black bars. Just making it all native wide screen would open up a whole nother can of worms and might actually offer a worse experience
You can play in 4:3 too.
Zombie James
Banned
PC Master Race Edition is a must for those die-hard 60FPS ppl (Like myself):
Probably 30fps across the board because of the FMV backgrounds.
The Rain King
Member
PC Master Race Edition is a must for those die-hard 60FPS ppl (Like myself):
Console Trampy Scrub Edition is a must for those don't really give a fuck ppl (Like myself)
The enemy placement is definitely geared more towards the expectation that the game is in its original aspect ratio. This isn't a major problem on lower difficulties with auto-aim being forced on you, but it could prove to be a big pain in the ass on higher ones with it being disabled.
lyrick
Member
In other industries there is actually a master that revisited, as discussed earlier:
I would expect at bare minimum that the source and/or the original production assets be revisited when it comes gaming.
Coreda
Member
The comparisons do apply, perfectly, but the most likely scenario is that they lost the files used for original renders and so can't re-render them. So:
Scenario A) They lost the original background files and can't create higher native-res versions. It's a shame and they've done what they can of a bad situation. If priced appropriately it might do well enough, although it's more a port than remaster.
Scenario B) They still have the original background files but decided not to re-render them at a higher native resolution. I couldn't imagine them doing this though considering it's standard practice when making a remastered version, so it's unlikely imo. People would be far more annoyed if this were the case though.
Pandora012
Member
That would be awesome.
This game will run at 30fps on PC.
Amentallica
Unconfirmed Member
It's been setting in and I think I'm more happy with this announcement now simply because of the alternate control option. What will that be playing like?
REmake came out in 2002...
And, beyond that. This isn't really designed to run at variable frame-rates. The pre-rendered backgrounds run only at 30fps, and i would wager it's really not financially feasible to re-render all of the scenes. If you ran this game at 60fps the backgrounds would look jarringly choppy.
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
A port doesn't change the game in any way aside from bringing it over to a different console or platform. A good port is stable and faithful and doesn't eff up the original with filters.
A remaster improves on the previous releases of the game but doesn't attempt to replace every asset or change the fundamental gameplay/graphical look. A good remaster touches up the game but still remains faithful to the original.
A remake is a total reworking of the entire experience.
ArkkAngel007
Member
If you've seen my other posts throughout the thread, I've made it clear that I have issues and do not expect anyone to put money down on this at this point. Bar them actually working on this, Capcom is doing things wrong.
The post was just in response to lamenting on how a company could focus on a remaster instead of a new title. I provided the reason, and, yes, used you as an example in how what GAF thinks of itself !=what GAF really is. Has nothing to do with your opinion on Capcom or how you spend your money.
I wouldn't put it like that. An engine designed from the ground up for working based on time doesn't really need "variable framerate support" added to it. And almost all PC engines are like that, and have been for a very long time now.
Both "game engines" I've written were inherently based on elapsed time, not frame rendering time
Of course, for a port like this, it would be something "added".
I don't recall higher difficulty modes removing auto-aim. Auto-aim is still there with the exception of the "invisible zombies" mode. Which, for the record Capcom, I hope you make an off/on toggle. Otherwise fuck you. Worse decision to have that be "auto-on" for people that 100% the game/unlock both outfits for both characters.
I doubt it will ever get touched. Kojima has made it incredibly clear that the PS1 version is his preferred version, and with the arrangements that Nintendo made for the game, Konami probably can't even do anything with it, despite it being their IP. It's much more likely that KojiPro would get behind another full-on remake before that gets ported.
I could have sworn it was turned off on Very Hard, but if I'm wrong, I'm wrong.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
I forgot about that. I haven't played it since the GameCube.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Character models, some enemy models, and some of the lighting I can assume will be superior. But everything else thus far I would put the GC (and thus the Wii and Dolphin I assume) ahead or the same.
I'm not going in expecting it at all really, but if I can replay this at its 20th anniversary with mods making it look even better then I'd definitely take that.
Audioboxer
Member
Pretty weak effort but I'll take it. Will still be better than modern Resident Evil.
Auto-Reply
Member
Theoretically, if they can open an repackage the movie files, they could just interpolate the missing frames. Getting rid of 30 fps stutter that way... would at least be something.
The backgrounds appear to be the same from the original. Seemingly upscaled with a sharpening filter applied to them. Check out some screens posted to judge for yourself.
Pilgrimzero
Member
REsident Evil
REmake
REmaster
RE3!
Resident Evil 3 confirmed!
REmake
REmaster
RE3!
Resident Evil 3 confirmed!
GreyOcelot
Member
if that's the case, sign me up day 1.
and i'll reserve judgement on the visuals until we're closer to release and get some ps4 screens
Something theoretically like this?
I think this direction will really mess with the experience of the game. I mean.. some of those shots were done or really fine tuned by design. Allowing you to see so far to detect enemies and really specific camera angles. Cropping that will really take away from the exp.
MADGAME
Member
Interesting. I was hoping at least one could be considered a "definitive edition" but it sounds like they both have their strengths and weaknesses.
Dang it.
angular graphics
Banned
The animated backgrounds for the most part are mostly static but with a "oh look this fan is spinning" twist. Should be easily interpolated with no artifacts.
They could, but it would assuredly look wretched and probably cause a lot of glitches with how the game handles the lighting. Oddly enough, leaving it alone and doing nothing with it will guarantee the best results overall.