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[Clockwork5]

Well they aren't professional

Well it's not the same dude.

 

[laxu]

Anyone having issues with DS4 having really huge lag? It seems that if I press a button even in menus half the time it doesn't register and otherwise it might do it 10 times in a row. I use DS4Windows and it has worked perfectly fine otherwise.

 

[TouchMyBox]

After all the Alexandros nonsense I think they deserve this one victory...

Let's not encourage fanboy shit by using the term "victory" to describe people's schadenfreude.

 

[Totobeni]

Here's the thing that bugs me, didn't Rocksteady demoed the PC version in E3 2014? and now turned that the PC is handled by Iron Galaxy.

so what happened that turned it from the "show version" to outsorced port? did Rocksteady abondaned the development of PC version mid-development to focus on consoles or was the E3 2014 just a vertical slice that run on PC. the shift (and it's under one year) is just weird.

 

[Sullichin]

Anyone having issues with DS4 having really huge lag? It seems that if I press a button even in menus half the time it doesn't register and otherwise it might do it 10 times in a row. I use DS4Windows and it has worked perfectly fine otherwise.

You can use DS4 without DS4Windows if you launch Steam through Big Picture mode. Try that. Works fine for me (and shows PS4 button prompts)

 

[Zoned]

Here's the thing that bugs me, didn't Rocksteady demoed the PC version in E3 2014? and now turned that the PC is handled by Iron Galaxy.

so what happened that turned it from the "show version" to outsorced port? did Rocksteady abondaned the development of PC version mid-development to focus on consoles or was the E3 2014 just a vertical slice that run on PC. the shift (and it's under one year) is just weird.

Probably just for the show.

 

[Piemonkey]

Because "Ryan Moore" is such a unique name that it HAS to be the same person, right? Despite the NeoGAF user's profile stating that they're an IT professional and not a Director of Marketing?

Look, he's apparently a professional golfer too!

http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26596.html

And a jockey!

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/jo...jockey_race_record&bottomJockTabs=jockey_form


Do you see how stupid thinking two people are the same person just because they share a name?

 

[komorebi]

You can use DS4 without DS4Windows if you launch Steam through Big Picture mode. Try that. Works fine for me (and shows PS4 button prompts)

Nice, thanks for this tip.

 

[ClearData]

I agree with him in the sense that a lot of people here (and the broader vocal gamer) do act like babies, but that doesn't really mean that their concerns aren't legitimate.

Also you can't really call people babies and then proceed to respond like he did. If your game has issues you can't respond to people like that.

Plus, the whole argument that "every game released now is going to have problems the day of launch" is bullshit.

Prime example are Nintendo games. They don't launch with a number of issues day one. What a cop out excuse.

I want to hug you right now. This isn't a good faith effort on the part of the devs like say Skyrim where PC gamers banded together to shore up a buggy, but great game. PS3 version was another story. Lol

But I don't bat an eye on a Nintendo game 9 times out of 10 because I know they stake their reputation in each one and take it seriously.

 

[Primethius]

At this point, I've tried everything and nothing gets the game to be playable for me. Not even at 30 FPS. Too bad I am unable to refund the game. Ah well, shitty situation all around.

I'm gonna go pick up a PS4 copy and play that. Hope Rockstready/WB fixes it so you gents can enjoy the game.

 

[Angel Abaddon]

I think I'm one of the lucky ones, 2500k @ 4.5, 970 and 12gb ram - while there's certainly issues with the game (definitely agree there's a texture issue with the highest being normal), I'm at least able to play it without issue, with the MaxFPS set to 0 and games vsync off, and forcing 30fps vsync through afterburner. I think my OSD is lying as its showing a steady 30fps 33.3 frametime, but I can definitely feel some slight judder, but not getting the huge drops some are in the Bat-Tank. Godspeed to everyone who's unplayable though, hopefully Rocksteady/WB get a patch out sharpish (Like, today).

 

[Gumbie]

Witch hunt gaf is going to fuck that poor guys life up.

 

[Kuno]

Check out the cup and newspaper:

Is there no way to force ambient occlusion on PC?

 

[iNvid02]

PS4 fanboys have become the ultimate trolls online at this point. Worse than Xbox 360 fanboys last gen.

They're all jumping on this making it seem as though this happens all the time on PC and so "just get it on PS4". As if the EXACT opposite hasn't actually been the truth this generation.

FUCK OFF already.

lol. my favourite was when lost asked about visually groundbreaking PC games no longer being in development, and people started posting screenshots of the order. i do love gaf.

 

[Mattenth]

At this point, Vale/WB should take this game off the shelves, let developers work on it for 3-4 weeks and then re-release it. I doubt any patch will solve this shit show.

If you think anything more than a patch can be developed in just 3-4 weeks, you don't understand game development. There's a lot of work required to prepare a major patch like the one they're going to need.

I went and got my steam refund and will probably revisit this one in a few months. Very disappointing, WB.

 

[sflufan]

I'm gonna go pick up a PS4 copy and play that.

Yeah! That'll show 'em! Way to stick it to WB!

 

[Gumbie]

At this point, I've tried everything and nothing gets the game to be playable for me. Not even at 30 FPS. Too bad I am unable to refund the game. Ah well, shitty situation all around.

I'm gonna go pick up a PS4 copy and play that. Hope Rockstead/WB fixes it so you gents can enjoy the game.

HOW DARE YOU PICK UP A PS4 COPY?!?!?!?! DON'T YOU KNOW THIS IS A WAR!!!?!?!

/s

But yeah I ordered a ps4 copy after I spent an hour and a half with the PC version last night. (and sent in a refund request)

 

[CHC]

PC Gamer: Treat Arkham Knight as a game that's still in development...and use the Steam refund feature.

Damn, that title quote is b-b-b-b-brutal

 

[Buburibon]

The PS4 version has AO and the PC doesn't? The fuck?

That explains why the PC version's lighting looks "flatter." One would think they would have included HBAO+, right? This whole thing is unbelievable.

 

[Primethius]

Yeah! That'll show 'em! Way to stick it to WB!

Eh, don't think I said anything about sticking it to WB.

 

[Sendou]

Because "Ryan Moore" is such a unique name that it HAS to be the same person, right? Despite the NeoGAF user's profile stating that they're an IT professional and not a Director of Marketing?

Look, he's apparently a professional golfer too!

http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26596.html

And a jockey!

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/jo...jockey_race_record&bottomJockTabs=jockey_form


Do you see how stupid thinking two people are the same person just because they share a name?

I don't see the problem? He just gets around this Ryan Moore.

But yeah people should think twice before starting a witch hunt here. Especially when people are already enraged about something.

 

[epmode]

Is there no way to force ambient occlusion on PC?

There's no ambient occlusion on PC? What a port!

 

[Lulubop]

That explains why the PC version's lighting looks "flatter." One would think they would have included HBAO+, right? This whole thing is unbelievable.

Yea, what the fuck? Of all the gameworks shit HBAO+ is the best one. SMH

 

[NIN90]

Jesus Christ the missing AO is making me salty right now. No wonder why the game looks off.

 

[Peterthumpa]

Not home right now, could anyone force driver AO to check if the game reflects the change?

 

[Nzyme32]

Damn, that title that is b-b-b-b-brutal

That isn't the title. It's just one of the closing statements

 

[adamantypants]

At this point, I've tried everything and nothing gets the game to be playable for me. Not even at 30 FPS. Too bad I am unable to refund the game. Ah well, shitty situation all around.

I'm gonna go pick up a PS4 copy and play that. Hope Rockstead/WB fixes it so you gents can enjoy the game.

Shitty game so I'll buy it twice? Maybe think twice before you give them $120

Edit: my bad. I guess I shouldn't give advice about what you're comfortable doing with your own money!

 

[CHC]

That isn't the title. It's just one of the closing statements

My bad. Still, it's brutal but accurate. The game is a technical mess, sadly.

 

[Nocturn]

Man, this game is unplayable for me. flying around the city causes severe frame drops and using the batmobile is a stuttering low fps nightmare. GTX 970 FX8320. Redownloading the game in hopes it fixes something : [

 

[komorebi]

Witch hunt gaf is going to fuck that poor guys life up.

Its pathetic, I don't want to backseat moderate but I think it was a big mistake to "DetectiveGAF" the guy. He called people babies and immediately someone snoops his profile, post history, runs a Google check for the amusement of the community thread? What kind of shit is this. We all say and do stupid things but that doesn't mean its hunting season for every dimwit on the internet, have some personal boundaries and respect for others ffs.

Anyway, back to sobbing in a corner over this game.

 

[Kiant]

The time of your request for refund/credit is no more than 7 days from time of purchase

- The game has not been activated or downloaded

- The game activation key (including any bonus or beta keys) have not been disclosed to you by email or webpage

- Physical games are for UK distribution only. Any attempt to purchase these outside the UK (using a proxy or VPN, etc) will result in a loss purchase and will not be refunded

- We are unable to process refunds 48 hours before a game is due to be released or preload begins

- We find your request reasonable due to special circumstances

- Paypal refunds CAN NOT be processed after 60 days from purchase

- Goods lost in post will be refunded within 30 days

- Bitcoin transactions can not be refunded or reversed. These transactions are final.

Christ, wish I had paid that extra money and bought directly from steam

 

[ElTorro]

Because "Ryan Moore" is such a unique name that it HAS to be the same person, right? Despite the NeoGAF user's profile stating that they're an IT professional and not a Director of Marketing?

Look, he's apparently a professional golfer too!

http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.26596.html

And a jockey!

http://www.racingpost.com/horses/jo...jockey_race_record&bottomJockTabs=jockey_form


Do you see how stupid thinking two people are the same person just because they share a name?

Additionally, even if he is that Ryan Moore, trying to uncover somebodies' identity is just creepy. Even if he works for WB, he is entitled to his own opinion. There is just no reason to do this DetectiveGAF shit with him.

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

Just requested a refund. I'm definitely going to need a better card for this, and since all of the new ones come with free copies of AK, it doesn't really make sense to keep it right now since I can't play it.

I guess I'll lose the pre-order bonuses, but I can wait until they release those as DLC.

 

[Pavaloo]

Man it's so crazy everyone is having such a rough experience with this game.

It's been so smooth for me so far(1080p30fps) on my 7950 :/

I don't know what gives

 

[paperspace]

- When verifying the integrity of the game cache on Steam, some users (who were offline or using VPN to open it early) have reported that the game deleted itself and re-downloaded everything.

Just a note: I wasn't offline or didn't use a VPN to play early, and I had to redownload the whole game when I verified the game files.

 

[Delt31]

No, especially when there may not even be a connection.

Sorry thought this was confirmed.

 

[diffusionx]

Is it better to wait for a fix or just get the PS4 version?

 

[Red Hood]

PC Gamer: Treat Arkham Knight as a game that's still in development...and use the Steam refund feature.

We're beta testing their PC port.

 

[kinggroin]

It is just me or is PS4 best looking version in this comparison?

I knew ambient occlusion was buggered - there's no haloing when you walk up against a wall on PC. This port is an utter mess.

Is it me or is PC lacking AO compared to the PS4 stuff?

Also, who gives a shit Kinthalis? What's the point of bringing up stupid outside-GAF shit here? There's so much stupidity out on the Internet regarding games, it's not like this is a new phenomenon.

Candyland comparison between PC vs PS4 vs Xbone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BcV6LWVDaw

PS4 version looks pretty much on par with PC, except PC has a much better framerate (30 vs 60)

OK well that stings.

PS4 is the better looking version.


...wow. Can't believe I typed that.

 

[Primethius]

Shitty game so I'll buy it twice? Maybe think twice before you give them $120

Edit: my bad. I guess I shouldn't give advice about what you're comfortable doing with your own money!

It's only $60ish in total for both actually. But yea, I'm not taking a principled stand or anything. That's for other stuff. I just want to play the game.

 

[Yasae]

Damn, that title that is b-b-b-b-brutal

The advice is brutal (ask for a refund), and it should be. Rake this port over hot coals.

It's not a personal vendetta from gamers, but bad products deserve to blasted. If I did bad work I'd immediately expect it get demolished by critics and buyers alike. Life 101. What's more is that this is not a subjective assessment: it's bad through and through.

 

[sflufan]

PC Gamer's review is going up on Friday. I hope that it's suitably pitiless.

 

[Corpsepyre]

Batman: AK PC Performance Review | Worst Port Ever?

Guys, check this out.

I completely lost it when he introduced the game as 'Batman: Arkham Knight by Ubisoft'. HAHAHAHA! Sad.

 

[Zemm]

I understand why people are double dipping on the PS4 version (game feels good in the 5 minutes that was playable) but I wish they wouldn't haha. Or at least wait until you can get a used version (shouldn't be long).

 

[Robert7lee]

I'm in the same boat. Rock-steady with no gameworks and no ini edits on a 4690K and GTX970 with 8GB RAM. Nothing overclocked.

I had one stutter that was admittedly several seconds in a cutscene, but that was it in about an hour of play.

So ppl with gtx 970 seem to have no real issues? Pc gamer only seemed to get stutter when interacting with the batmobile.

On 980ti and getting major frame rate dips just gliding around the city.

I get the feeling had this issue been on console something would be done about it but because it's on pc its not that important. I hope WB / rocksteady don't get away with this port.

 

[GHG]

Candyland comparison between PC vs PS4 vs Xbone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BcV6LWVDaw

PS4 version looks pretty much on par with PC, except PC has a much better framerate (30 vs 60)

How the fuck does the PC version not have AO? What the fucking fuck?

I knew there was something off when comparing footage between the 2 versions earlier and this explains it. There's the reason I prefer the look of the ps4 version.

But all in all, this is the closest to parity I think we've ever come. Congratulations Warner Brothers.

 

[Bandito]

Anyone who reposted that screenshot needs to be banned. Absolutely atrocious to come on any forum and try out someone,, nevermind a forum as big as neogaf. Feel seriously bad for that guy who made a comment people didn't agree with and now will be hounded

 

[The Elite]

I understand why people are double dipping on the PS4 version (game feels good in the 5 minutes that was playable) but I wish they wouldn't haha. Or at least wait until you can get a used version (shouldn't be long).

I think I will hold out for a little while. I have Heavensward and Witcher 3 to finish off so I can let this game just sit to see what they do with it.

 

[Dartastic]

PC Gamer: Treat Arkham Knight as a game that's still in development...and use the Steam refund feature.

Oof.

 

[IcyRhythms]

Remove GFWL from older Arkham titles and make them Steamworks. Make new AAA Arkham game with far worse DRM than GFWL...makes sense