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[Aeana]

30 FPS? That's weird.
I'm fairly certain that the original PC release ran at 60 FPS just fine. It's been years, but pretty sure. I might install it and see.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

This game is so goddamn adorable it makes me wanna vomit.

First time hearing of this game, so I will have to do some research when I get home.

Put this in your ears and you'll know half the reason to own it.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

30 FPS? That's weird.
I'm fairly certain that the original PC release ran at 60 FPS just fine. It's been years, but pretty sure. I might install it and see.

It ran at 60fps, I'm sure of it.

 

[pinkurocket]

I wanna play it but the controller setup is giving me a headache. u-u
I'll have to try again later.

 

[rjc571]

Just messed around a bit and it's not locked to 30 for me, at least roaming around town.

It is indeed only 1080p max.

Can't get this game to work well with my DS4 for some reason either.

You sure? Fraps tells me that it's running at 60, but it's clearly only 30 for me.

I can upload a video which I recorded at 60 fps, hold on.

 

[alstein]

I wanna play it but the controller setup is giving me a headache. u-u
I'll have to try again later.

It supports Blazblue/Skullgirls-style button mapping. Just click the button on the left to use that.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

Those HUD textures make it look like it's just running the PSP version in an emulator.

 

[Aeana]

Those HUD textures make it look like it's just running the PSP version in an emulator.

EDIT: THIS IS MOST LIKELY INCORRECT: It's starting to look like maybe they ported the PSP version back to PC instead of modifying the original PC release.

 

[Nyoro SF]

This game is so goddamn adorable it makes me wanna vomit.

Put this in your ears and you'll know half the reason to own it.

Nice.

However it looks like people are suffering through a lot of technical problems.
Is Mastiff as reliable as XSEED, will all stuff this be ironed out? I don't mind configuring my games to work properly on my machine, but I very much dislike it if I feel like I'm fighting against lack of effort from the developers.

It's starting to look like maybe they ported the PSP version back to PC instead of modifying the original PC release.

Uh... well...

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Oh dear...would there be any reason why porting the PSP version works better than inserting text into the PC version Falcom already made?

 

[Aeana]

I'll try to verify when I get home and compare the two. I'm just going by what people are saying right now, and my own memories of the Japanese PC release.

 

[Tizoc]

Oh dear...would there be any reason why porting the PSP version works better than inserting text into the PC version Falcom already made?

Licensing and maybe re-encoding the game to run on non JP PCs maybe?

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

It's starting to look like maybe they ported the PSP version back to PC instead of modifying the original PC release.

Please don't be true...

 

[Voliko]

Is this more like an action game (Ys Oath, Origin) or are there a bunch of items, equipment, loot and stats (which I generally can't stand [Xanadu Next])?

Though I won't settle for 30fps =(

 

[Corpekata]

You sure? Fraps tells me that it's running at 60, but it's clearly only 30 for me.

I can upload a video which I recorded at 60 fps, hold on.

Believe me, I've seen a mouse cursor at 30 FPS before and it's obnoxious. Had to quit a recent game, the Escapists, because of it, and that game was locked at 45 FPS (for some weird reason).

The cut scenes appear to be 30 FPS but the gameplay itself isn't.

 

[Peff]

I don't think that's the case, actually. I remember the PSP version had a different HUD with no visible rhythm marker, which is in this PC version. It might just be some weird side effect of tinkering with the aspect ratio.

 

[Shizuka]

Does this mean that the Steam version is a port of the PSP version?

 

[rjc571]

Well here's how the game looks for me. Video was recorded at 60 fps and can be viewed in 60 fps with Chrome or any recent developer build of Firefox. Can we agree that this video's true framerate is 30?

 

[Aeana]

I don't think that's the case, actually. I remember the PSP version had a different HUD with no visible rhythm marker, which is in this PC version. It might just be some weird side effect of tinkering with the aspect ratio.

You're right, it did have a different HUD.

 

[jdkluv]

In case anyone wants to see the original 2004 PC version - this benchmark should prove useful: http://www.falcom.co.jp/gurumin/download/grmbench.exe

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Licensing and maybe re-encoding the game to run on non JP PCs maybe?

They already need the license to publish it anyway, and I don't think re-encoding has been an issue for these localizations in legal terms (something the localizers do for their version of the game that's accepted within the original deal).

 

[Zero-Crescent]

Seems like it might be a bug, because in the manual's description for the "Vsync Off" option it says that it should run in 60FPS "if possible" when Vsync is on.

(6) “Vsync Off”. Putting a checkmark into this box will allow the video card to render frames as fast as it can. This can result in an artifact called “Screen Tearing”. Part of the screen will have part of one rendered frame, and another part of the screen will have part of another rendered frame. This results in a visible “Tear” on the screen. Some people don’t mind this look, and this will allow the computer to run as fast as possible, making the game average a higher frame rate. If you don’t like tearing, remove the check from the box, and the game will render at 60FPS if possible. If it needs to drop a frame, the whole frame will be dropped, resulting in a stutter. People have different sensitivities to this, so experiment to find the setting that works for you.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Has anyone tried forcing v-sync externally? I'm not sure it would interface with Mastiff's app the way they've intended, assuming they meant to guarantee 60 FPS with internal v-sync.

 

[Jotamide]

Got my code. Can't say no to a free Falcom game!

It's starting to look like maybe they ported the PSP version back to PC instead of modifying the original PC release.

Lol, I pass then.

 

[rjc571]

Has anyone tried forcing v-sync externally? I'm not sure it would interface with Mastiff's app the way they've intended, assuming they meant to guarantee 60 FPS with internal v-sync.

I've tried it with external VSync, internal VSync and no VSync and the result is the same each time: 30 fps

 

[Aeana]

Home now, downloading the Steam version and installing the original PC version to do comparisons.

Got my code. Can't say no to a free Falcom game!



Lol, I pass then.

Don't pass based on that post, because it doesn't seem like I'm even correct.

 

[Aeana]

Yeah, there's no way this is the PSP version ported back to PC. Sorry for even suggesting it. Still waiting on the JP PC version to install.

 

[Nanashrew]

Got mine!

 

[CNCOMICS]

Wow, how did I miss this news?! Funny, I'm currently playing this on Vita and was just thinking how nice this game would look running at a higher resolution. Can't wait to start downloading it from Steam.

Truly, an underrated gem.

 

[Coconut]

30 FPS? That's weird.
I'm fairly certain that the original PC release ran at 60 FPS just fine. It's been years, but pretty sure. I might install it and see.

I'm pretty sure this is actually a port of the PSP version.

Oh dear...would there be any reason why porting the PSP version works better than inserting text into the PC version Falcom already made?

Widescreen support.

 

[Aeana]

I'm pretty sure this is actually a port of the PSP version.

There's no way that's true, after actually running it for myself. It's got all of the features the original PC version had.

I feel bad because now the PSP port thing is spreading all over the internet.

 

[Coconut]

There's no way that's true, after actually running it for myself. It's got all of the features the original PC version had.

I feel bad because now the PSP port thing is spreading all over the internet.

Just because they made some UI adjustments doesn't mean it's the PSP version. Unless there are a few other differences. What would the differences be from the PC OG version to the PSP version.

Because since it was announced I was always under the impression this was a port of the PC version.


Also anyone using a Xbox One controller and the game getting super wacky with it or is it just me?

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

I love the visual style and the gameplay looks really fun, but the trailers made the story seem offputting. Is this worth 9 bucks?

 

[Aeana]

The original PC version is running at 30 FPS for me too. I could've sworn it was 60. I hope it's not a Windows 7 issue or something. Could very well be just bad memory on my part, and making assumptions since Falcom's other games tend to run at 60 on PC.

Just because they made some UI adjustments doesn't mean it's the PSP version. Unless there are a few other differences. What would the differences be from the PC OG version to the PSP version.

Because since it was announced I was always under the impression this was a port of the PC version.


Also anyone using a Xbox One controller and the game getting super wacky with it or is it just me?

The configuration tool is the same. The input options (mouse/keyboard) are the same, and the menus in-game that accommodate the mouse/keyboard controls are the same, as well.

 

[Coconut]

I love the visual style and the gameplay looks really fun, but the trailers made the story seem offputting. Is this worth 9 bucks?

It's worth 9 bucks if you love falcom and like seeing them bring things to steam.

It's worth 6 if you want to zone out and play something kinduh Kirby dumb. (BTDubs, I love Kirby games).

and a steam sale purchase because why not.

 

[rjc571]

In case anyone wants to see the original 2004 PC version - this benchmark should prove useful: http://www.falcom.co.jp/gurumin/download/grmbench.exe

This is also running at 30 fps for me. Except this time my fps overlay is displaying the correct framerate.

 

[Anteater]

this game is pretty cute, enjoying it so far but shame that it feels kind of choppy despite the counter saying the game is running at 60fps. Wish I could run it at a higher than 1080p res too, hope someone finds a fix.

Here are some cute screenshots

 

[Nyoro SF]

This is also running at 30 fps for me. Except this time my fps overlay is displaying the correct framerate.

Perhaps Mastiff tried to fix it for this release and it simply didn't work? lol

 

[sfried]

Is the game on DirectX9 by default? Or does it default to DirectX8 in its config file?

 

[Rummy Bunnz]

I voted and joined the group but the Big Woof says I'm not eligible for a code. Maybe it's because my profile is private?

I'd love to play this game again. I'd also be OK with paying for it, but ATM money is tight so I'll have to wait for a sale. But hey, if you can buy this game you totally should because it is a good time.

 

[Muzicfreq]

I snoozed I lose
Looks really interesting, will try this game out when money is good again (Still paying off new PC)

 

[sfried]

I voted and joined the group but the Big Woof says I'm not eligible for a code. Maybe it's because my profile is private?

I'd love to play this game again. I'd also be OK with paying for it, but ATM money is tight so I'll have to wait for a sale. But hey, if you can buy this game you totally should because it is a good time.

Try contacting Mastiff about your issue: customerservice@mastiff-games.com

 

[sfried]

Man, where's Durante when you need him? This game could use some alternate renderer fixing, not to mention proper Xinput support.

 

[Shard]

Oh, I suppose i should mention that I have an interview set up with Mastiff about Gurumin that is happening next Wednesday evening I guess if you have questions or issues with the game ask them in this space and I will relay to the devs.

 

[Nillansan]

Oh, I suppose i should mention that I have an interview set up with Mastiff about Gurumin that is happening next Wednesday evening I guess if you have questions or issues with the game ask them in this space and I will relay to the devs.

That's awesome, I'll post a couple of questions later today.

 

[Nyoro SF]

Oh, I suppose i should mention that I have an interview set up with Mastiff about Gurumin that is happening next Wednesday evening I guess if you have questions or issues with the game ask them in this space and I will relay to the devs.

EDIT: My only question is if there was any effort to unlock the framerate, I suppose.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

It's been confirmed whether or not animations are locked at 30 FPS? A bummer if so, but difficult to fix most likely.

 

[sfried]

Plans to support custom resolutions? Proper XInput support (my right stick is not working!)? Support DX9 or maybe even DX11? Also ask about the possibility of including Japanese voices too, since many of us appreciate having dual audio options.

 

[sfried]

Is there a way to override the renderer to make it render at different resolutions? GeDoSaTo doesn't seem to work.

 

[Shard]

These are good questions.