mullet2000
Member
I think the "cinematic" black bars are stupid as all hell, but calling it "640p" isn't accurate.
By that logic The Order: 1886 is 800p. Doesn't really work that way.
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Digital Foundry: Performance Analysis: The Evil Within
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I think the "cinematic" black bars are stupid as all hell, but calling it "640p" isn't accurate.
By that logic The Order: 1886 is 800p. Doesn't really work that way.
OverturePT
Member
Well... glad I didn't bite, but I was so looking forward to this game. Goddamn, this generation until now has been a goddamn disappointment but today Legend of Grimrock 2 comes out so all's good (and god bless Nintendo).
Ha ha, that's some wishful thinking. Nope, my good man, this was all done post-patch on both systems.
So I'm guessing it feels like TLoU Remastered with the 30 fps "lock", no?
That game always seemed extra choppy with the lock on, while other 30fps games run smoothly. It's still odd that it's happening on the x1, I like the game and art direction, some nice lighting and touches here and there but it's not exactly the most demanding game ever, so it should be able to run smoothly. Ditto for the ps4. I can't understand this game. The bars are there for performance reasons, I reckon. So the game should have enough headroom to run at a better fps. Yet, it doesn't.
I would accept 30fps with no bars, or 60 with bars. Seems like badly optimized across the board. But for what is worth, I'm loving my time with the game. Sure, performance could and should be better, but I would compare this to Dragon's Dogma: wonky fps, black bars, performance problems and pop ins here and there, yet overall, an amazing game. In the end, that's what matters.
Reported day one patch on Xbox One 7.5gb.
I had 117mb,what happened there?
The first scene with the over head shot felt really bad. I've gotten used to the fps, but every now and then it gets really noticeable with drops. Chapter 3,the lightning a causing dips.
Also, how do the cinematic bars in The Evil Within compare to The Order?
I had 117mb,what happened there?
The first scene with the over head shot felt really bad. I've gotten used to the fps, but every now and then it gets really noticeable with drops. Chapter 3,the lightning a causing dips.
Also, how do the cinematic bars in The Evil Within compare to The Order?
KennyLinder
Member
Did the reviews mention this? The only place I saw (well hear) mention it was Giantbomb.
Seeing it broken down like this really doesn't make me want to play this. This is just some shockingly bad performance.
I think Metro also pointed it out.
I think Metro also pointed it out.
Wait, are you the one writing these articles?
The game is pretty impressive visually, not all the time and all aspects, but it really comes together and there are quite a few great effects. I'm pleased.
I haven't noticed any weird issues with 60fps thankfully!
I'm on chapter 4 so far.
I haven't noticed any weird issues with 60fps thankfully!
I'm on chapter 4 so far.
GodParticle
Member
Well, there was my awful purchase of 2014
Nope. TLoU Remastered delivered an even set of frames at 30 fps. This is much worse.
Obviously not all of them. I did this one, though, and the recent Ryse one.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Was going to purchase this for Xbox One as I like the controller more but I'm doubtful now
drotahorror
Member
Guess I should be thankful I can play this at a locked 30 with no fluctuation on PC.
Hopefully both console versions get patched well enough to knock these framerate drops out.
Hopefully both console versions get patched well enough to knock these framerate drops out.
FinalStageBoss
Banned
How did they manage to fuck this up so bad on both consoles. Will wait for a price drop on PC.
For the sake of your sanity never ever play this game. I don't think you could take it. The narrow FOV and bad frame-rate could prove deadly.
Some of them mentioned a choppy framerate at times but no outlet went so far as DF of course. Seeing the results here is pretty shocking, because both console versions (PS4 and xbone) are terribly ported and the latter actually broken.
I don't know whether to keep playing or wait for more patches. I don't feel *as* bad buying on day one since I have 90-day price protection through my discover card and I suspect we'll see this drop to $30-$40 on Black Friday somewhere.
Kind of wish I bought the PC version. Couldn't be any worse than PS4.
Kind of wish I bought the PC version. Couldn't be any worse than PS4.
What's this about broken physics? I've been at 60fps since the start and haven't noticed anything odd at all.
Anyways, all those posts in the system requirements thread about cancelling their PC preorders and going with console are slightly more funny now.
I understand how annoying it is to have shitty game performance. It's almost the worst.
Not that I've played this on a console yet.
But I think it's obvious the game is lovingly made, lots of attention to detail, great designs and wonderful atmosphere.
Take it easy guys
grandwizard
Member
It doesn't break anything.. I've used up to chapter 10 with no issues. The one time I did uncap it completely and was getting 110+ fps in an indoor area I did have some issues though. 60fps is fine.
Death Metalist
Member
Yes, I did as well as many other did because you have to put in consideration that there was another patch that got uploaded to the PS servers recently which is why DF state that it's smoother AFTER the patch. X1 version on day 1 had a whopping 7.5GB update of god knows what lol. Anyways, nobody was doubting that the PS4 version is the better ver out of the console, that's for sure.
I feel the same way. Unless I am very hyped for the game, frequent sub-30fps is pretty much a deal breaker this gen.
Lmao. Yeah, those people should be fired for not hitting 1080p/60. Damn the quality of the game.
Huh? What does that have to with anything?
Death Metalist
Member
Read my post at the top.
VE3TRO
Formerly Gizmowned
One is for disc another for digital. Think the disc was 117mb one.
plagiarize
Banned
Capped at 60 on PC I saw major frame pacing issues. Interesting to hear the Xbox One is having them too. I've been playing with the frame rate capped at 120hz and using ULMB and that's been giving me the smoothest experience.
No gsync is a pain though after coming from Ryse and Dead Rising 3 which have similar performance but which both really shine with gsync.
The game is still Mikami brilliance, but his work is suffering from not being backed by the technical excellence of Capcom, that's for sure.
No regrets here though. I hope the technical situation can be improved, but I'm loving the game all the same.
No gsync is a pain though after coming from Ryse and Dead Rising 3 which have similar performance but which both really shine with gsync.
The game is still Mikami brilliance, but his work is suffering from not being backed by the technical excellence of Capcom, that's for sure.
No regrets here though. I hope the technical situation can be improved, but I'm loving the game all the same.
Death Metalist
Member
Which is weird. I have the disk and it gave me the 7.5GB download. I had the game 2 days before release date so I didn't know what's up with that lol.
I would pay real money to see Thrakier play this game.
Cornbread78
Member
See, Bethesda still can't figure out how to deal with split memory.....
JimmyRustler
Gold Member
Mikami... how deep the Japanese legends are falling...
I was confused by those posts as well. No one really gave information about the version of the game (does Xbox One has an patchlog like the ps4?)
And there was a small update (1.01) as well on the ps4.
Maybe they release another patch in the future.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
But the gameplay is good.
Damn i feel bad for people who've cancelled their PS4 order and switched over to XB1 because they believed it runs better, never trust anecdotal evidence.
Not that PS4 version is too good, but XB1's version sounds like a real mess.
Lucky PC owners will probably get everything fixed but even if not, it's already the best version.
What a technical mess this game is.
Not that PS4 version is too good, but XB1's version sounds like a real mess.
Lucky PC owners will probably get everything fixed but even if not, it's already the best version.
What a technical mess this game is.
Here's a wild and crazy thought...why don't some of you guys actually play the game for yourself or actually see it in person and then judge it? Despite the negative stuff stated in the DF article, maybe the game is actually playable for some of you folk? the point is, if you're interested in playing a game, then by all means do so. Don't let technical jargon sway you into skipping out