Snapshot King
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I'm double dipping. I did my NG run (for the hunger) on PS3, and I'll be doing a NG Champions run, then NG+ etc on PC.
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Dark Souls II - Graphics Comparison - PC Preview
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I'm double dipping. I did my NG run (for the hunger) on PS3, and I'll be doing a NG Champions run, then NG+ etc on PC.
SargerusBR
I love Pokken!
Isn't that the same to almost every game though?
Outright Villainy
Member
That's ridiculous, the longer you play the game, the more you realise how long those loading times eat into your life, especially after doing a lot of PvP.
YianGaruga
Banned
The load times are THE worst thing about the game.
The_Hitcher89
Member
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Yep I also double dip, I got the collectors edition since I didnt know the PC was getting one. Got the PC version for 40, thanks to whoever posted the 20% voucher for GMG.
On 360 they are fine (with the game installed). Its the same as DS1 installed.
You can buy the game as a digital download on console (much like you'll probably do on PC) and the loads aren't bad at all. Surprisingly fast.
PC pre-ordered and putting it on SSD, which will be nicer, but let's not pretend this is some unavoidable huge issue if it wasn't for PC.
PC pre-ordered and putting it on SSD, which will be nicer, but let's not pretend this is some unavoidable huge issue if it wasn't for PC.
Stone Ocean
Member
If you don't install the loads take forever, though.
Even with the digital version, people are still complaining of longer load times. 15-20 seconds per load for digital version, 25-30 for disc.
The PC version has these down to 1-2 seconds on a HDD. It honestly seems to be more of a CPU issue on the console side.
120fps was just not really playable. When sprinting on any inclines you would move even slower than if you were walking. Rolls could end up being REALLY short.
It basically changes from buggy to broken, when a fundamental thing like "running" doesn't work properly, and rolling being almost useless in some spots.
SweetJohnnyCage
Member
Man the PC version just looks better and better with every screen. Really glad I waited to start NG+ on PS3. I'll be switching to the PC version full time.
Looks amazing. Why were people overreacting again?
Those Heide shots, goddamn
CountAntonius
Member
Beautiful shots.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Lighting effects are removed.
The starting of a movement. We may not be able to get the lighting restored in Dark Souls 2, but we surely can get PC Gamer to publish a goddamn article. It's only 8 days from release! The time has come! The public shall be informed!
Voice you beautiful democracy and direct your populist rage at @PCGamer
Voice you beautiful democracy and direct your populist rage at @PCGamer
I'm starting a movement. We may not be able to get the lighting restored in Dark Souls 2, but we surely can get PC Gamer to publish a goddamn article. It's only 8 days from release! The time has come! The public shall be informed!
Voice you beautiful democracy and direct your populist rage at @PCGamer
They're probably still working on it. Articles don't and shouldn't just go up raw. They need to be edited and checked before hand.
jim2point0
Banned
Amazing draw distance and geometry, that's what.
I'm starting a movement. We may not be able to get the lighting restored in Dark Souls 2, but we surely can get PC Gamer to publish a goddamn article. It's only 8 days from release! The time has come! The public shall be informed!
Voice you beautiful democracy and direct your populist rage at @PCGamer
They're probably not done. Calm down dude.
Why are you port begging in a thread about the PC version?
Nice cherry-picking. That spot looks horrible on consoles as well, its not like they would update that for the PC version.
Glad we could have your contribution to this thread.
Actually, it just got a response:
Praise the Sun!
Also, as someone who just completed a PhD dissertation on English Literature, I fully endorse "raw" articles. Message, not the medium where Dark Souls is concerned. Take that McLuhan.
That sort of stuff is all over the game. One of the other shots shows the laughable 2D cliffside at the Cathedral. Best to just stick to showing off Mujala shiny water shots.
Actually I want to see
Doors of Pharros
Dragon Aerie
Hooray for mods!
I'm starting a movement. We may not be able to get the lighting restored in Dark Souls 2, but we surely can get PC Gamer to publish a goddamn article. It's only 8 days from release! The time has come! The public shall be informed!
Voice you beautiful democracy and direct your populist rage at @PCGamer
More like Dan Childish
phantomspiker
Member
Actually, I just got a response:
Praise the Sun!
Also, as someone who just completed a PhD in English, I fully endorse "raw" articles. Message, not the medium where Dark Souls is concerned. Take that McLuhan.
The movement worked!
Ironic discourse really isn't your friend, huh?
"Cherry picking"? It's one of the few shots that were in the link posted, i didn't cherry pick anything.
Even going by the other screens, i wouldn't call it "amazing" at all, though.
There's like 40 screenshots in that link and that is probably the worst one of them all.
UnrealEck
Member
- Denial - PC version won't look that shitty, they said it's developed for PC this time.
- Anger - It fucking better not be downgraded or people will just boycott them. PC can handle the lighting ffs. I'm not supporting lying devs.
- Bargaining - If the PC version has lighting in-tact then it'll sell well. In fact if it's not downgraded I'll buy two copies.
- Depression - Guys, please tell me the rumors are all untrue and it'll still look like it did in the demos. Please? Anyone? FROM? Namco?
- Acceptance - It looks better than the console version, but nothing like the demos.
It stands out the most though.
Uh.. yeah that's why i posted it with "what the hell is this?" I didn't take the screen myself, i didn't avoid all the amazing visuals and go somewhere to take that screen and pretend those were the game's standard graphics.
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As i said already, the game looks alright to me (aside from those shots with the shiny water which i'd go as far as say they look great) but not nearly something i'd call "amazing".
That ugly shot is particularly ugly, which is why i posted it and asked what the hell was wrong with it.
It would be cherry picking if it was my only basis to claim that the game doesn't look "amazing", but it's not.
You tell me!
More Dark Souls II downsampled from 4K
Source: http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/04/16/dark-souls-2-4k-screenshots/
Source: http://www.pcgamer.com/2014/04/16/dark-souls-2-4k-screenshots/
Actually, it just got a response:
Praise the Sun!
Also, as someone who just completed a PhD dissertation on English Literature, I fully endorse "raw" articles. Message, not the medium where Dark Souls is concerned. Take that McLuhan.
Sooner than i expected.
Need to find a DS4 compatible bluetooth receiver next week and i'm set. Not 100% sure if i'll prefer playing Souls on it instead of a DS3 though, will find out soon enough.
Location? Most of the shots seem to be near the sea which would allude to a damp environment.
It's old ancient castle ruins, so I guess that means lots of moss.
iRAWRasaurus
Banned
Speaking of 4K, is there a guide around here to setup 4k?
It was planned for publication tomorrow since 2 days ago
