Opus Angelorum
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If it's locked to 30fps and never goes under, I'm happy with that. It looks fantastic.
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inFAMOUS: Second Son runs at 1080p and 30FPS
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zackmorris
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Yup. I love Infamous games but some of those frame rate drops were brutal.
IcyRhythms
Member
I'm more immersed at 60.
The performance of a game directly effects the gameplay experience. I will play this as I feel it's probably going to be the first 'must have" title for the PS4, but I can't say I'm not a little disappointed.
The Sly Cooper games were 60 fps on the PS2, and usually as technology improves we don't expect performance standards to decrease.
i was really hoping for 60fps on this.
that being said im a huge fan of infamous 1 and 2, and the framerates in those was about 17, so there's no way am i not getting this.
it's about raising the bar though, if ive been gaming 60+fps for two years on a mid range nvidia, i should expect it on my next-gen console, it's not crazy at all.
that being said im a huge fan of infamous 1 and 2, and the framerates in those was about 17, so there's no way am i not getting this.
Uh, that's false. My 780 can run at 60 most of the time at 1080p, Ultra settings.
Fried Food
Banned
Wow I love how little backlash this Sony exclusive is getting
I'll be amazed if the frame rate axually turns out to be rock solid
I'll be amazed if the frame rate axually turns out to be rock solid
Chuck Norris
Banned
Which games were you running two years ago that are as intensive as inFamous SS and getting 1080p 60FPS?
I think this is the key thing.
60fps but with drops is much, much worse than a solid 30fps. By an order of magnitude worse in terms of the user experience.
Infamous might be able to run at 60fps for portions of the game, but if there are drops to 45fps or lower at certain and/or regular sections, then they have a decision to make on whether to lock at 30 or stick with variable. The correct answer to that should always be to lock at 30.
I prefer 60fps in 100% of cases and there is always a bit of me that's dissapointed when I read about a game running at 30, but at the same time a flat, solid and locked 30 isn't going to diminish my enjoyment of what I'm sure will be a terrific game. Drops from 60 would have.
Acquiescence
Member
Don't give a rat's ass about the game not being 60fps. It looks incredible graphically and if it's locked at 30 then job's a good'un.
We would need to see video proof of your magic 780, a Titan/780 are in the 40's the majority of the time with all settings at ultra. 680 SLI or greater paired with a high clocked HT enabled processor is needed for a solid 1080p60 at all times.
IAmRandom31
Banned
Have you seen this game?
This isn't DR3 or Ryse here with static backgrounds and barely anything truly " next gen " going on. This is open world, destructible environments, insane lighting / reflective effects, very detailed models / environments, high resolution textures, 1080p native, realistic cloth physics, insane particle effects, etc. etc. etc.
That is what you expect from a first party exclusive. Not 720p x sub-30fps with character models from a 2nd generation 360 title.
WTF. A Titan can spit any current game out @ 1080p well above 60fps with everything turned on to the max. The only thing that really knocks the Titan down below 60fps is much higher resolutions.
This is Battlefield 4 ultra @ 1080p in Beta. Performance is MUCH smoother for all cards with the actual release product.
30fps is perfectly fine with a game like inFamous where traversal isn't that fast. I could never accept it in something like DriveClub, but for infamous, it's fine.
You don't seem to know what judder means.
Lagspike_exe
Member
I was hoping for 60 FPS, but this will do. It already looks amazing for a launch window game.
OverBlood 3
Banned
30fps is what it is, it can't be a juddery mess unless it no longer is 30fps.
maabus1999
Member
You must be hardware bound somewhere else because it really isnt....
is this where i name half a dozen amazing steam releases, and you tell me how theyre not more intensive than a game youve never played?
sixteen-bit
Member
wasn't Infamous 1 60fps?
Portugeezer
Member
Play it on PC then.
I don't know where these ideas come from, people also thought Resistance games were 60fps, proves how much fps really matters... I think Infamous games had unlocked framerate, but if lowest is 30fps IMO it should be locked.
legacyzero
Banned
I'm fine with a locked 30 if the game looks that damn good.
Unknown One
Member
The 60 fps brigrade is really tiring and annoying.
no dear god, why do ppl keep saying this. framerate in both infamouseses, were bad.
yeah not like those 30fps defense forcers.
I don't care if a game is 30 or 60fps.
Long as it's a game that holds my interest and is fun i will play it and this game looks awesome. A lot of people are going to continue to be disappointed this gen expecting everything to be 1080/60. At least in the first to second year of the system.
You know why i prefer the "30fps defense force"? Because instead of bitching on forums about how something isn't 60fps they are enjoying the game.
Long as it's a game that holds my interest and is fun i will play it and this game looks awesome. A lot of people are going to continue to be disappointed this gen expecting everything to be 1080/60. At least in the first to second year of the system.
Not even close. 60fps brigade is hyperbole city.
You know why i prefer the "30fps defense force"? Because instead of bitching on forums about how something isn't 60fps they are enjoying the game.
IcyRhythms
Member
lol exactly
There are just as many trying to damage control the 30FPS with some of these games as there is the "60FPS or bust" crowd
IAmRandom31
Banned
Nothing more annoying then the settlers and their " lets just do 45fps "
But all is better then the " cinematic experience " 24fps folk. Lawd.
Yes it can.
Locked 60 fps feels smooth, locked 30fps feels juddery.
He's not talking about inconsistent skips, he's talking about the low frame-rate not being smooth. Which it isn't.
Cyborg
Member
Have you seen this game?
This isn't DR3 or Ryse here with static backgrounds and barely anything truly " next gen " going on. This is open world, destructible environments, insane lighting / reflective effects, very detailed models / environments, high resolution textures, 1080p native, realistic cloth physics, insane particle effects, etc. etc. etc.
That is what you expect from a first party exclusive. Not 720p x sub-30fps with character models from a 2nd generation 360 title.
WTF. A Titan can spit any current game out @ 1080p well above 60fps with everything turned on to the max. The only thing that really knocks the Titan down below 60fps is much higher resolutions.
This is Battlefield 4 ultra @ 1080p in Beta. Performance is MUCH smoother for all cards with the actual release product.
Good post.
I love how people want to turn this in to bad news. And are completly forgeting its a open world game, destructible environments, insane lighting / reflective effects, very detailed models / environments, high resolution textures, 1080p native, realistic cloth physics, insane particle effects.
Mods should realy take action on some people here
I'd say that this is why i own a WiiU, but WiiU has been killing it with 60fps for a lot of their first party titles lately.
nelsonroyale
Member
Regardless, there are genuinely people (like myself) that for a lot of types of games would take a rock solid 30fps with better visuals over 60fps with inferior visuals. That is the way I roll on PC as well. 60fps for me is only absolutely essential in action games such as Revengence and NG
You are arguing with a different game than what is being discussed. Play Crysis 3 @ Ultra 1080p and you will not see 60fps+ on a Titan unless you are looking at a wall or floor.
Unknown One
Member
Unrealistic expectations are annoying and the hyperbole they spew. I got a PC that can run games at 60 fps on many games and I won't complain at a console game running at 30 that is a sandbox. Most games will be 30 fps. Aand another thing Infamous has never been 60 fps. Look up at the sky and play if you want.
IAmRandom31
Banned
So then you throw Crysis 3 into the mix? lol. How is that anything like Infamous? But anyway, Crysis 3 is what, an average of 55fps at 1080p? So dunno what to tell ya, that 5fps drop won't mean much during gameplay.
Judder happens only when frames are not displayed for an equal time on the screen. What you're describing is low framerate.
Cyborg
Member
But WiiU isnt next gent. Its current gen, with same texture, graphics and so on.
If PS4 was to do that they could run it at 60fps!
You know InFamous SS isnt possible (in this form) on the WiiU? Right?I mean, its good that WiiU can pull 60fps but the graphics arent next-gen
orif you game on a nice plasma, and prefer full range of motion to judder,
revengence is not 60fps
But WiiU isnt next gent. Its current gen, with same texture, graphics and so on.
If PS4 was to do that they could run it at 60fps!
I mean, its good that WiiU can pull 60fps but the graphics arent next-gen
a lot of WiiU titles look better than PS3/360 titles.
I am not talking about being off topic in this thread, you were trying to argue the point I was commenting on with something completely different. Do you not read back what you type to see that it makes completely no sense?
Dragon1893
Member
Didn't we already know this? And people were expecting 60fps for this? Good luck with that.
Grow up, I mean are you actually interested in getting this game or are you here to bleat on about 60fps?
silver.tongue
Member
If it is rock-solid 30fps, it's perfect.
do you read my posts?
people it's not wrong to expect the best, especially when shelling out top dollar,
at the same time, i recognize it would be dumb to pass on a good experience, because one thing i wanted, didnt happen.
You seriously can't see the judder effect on 30fps material? You are a lucky man.
Cyborg
Member
Compare it to PS4/Xbone!
Most seem to be about how 30fps sucks and how WiiU has a surprising amount of 60fps games and 30fps defenders.
Yes I read your posts.
30fps is the bare minimum to be expected for next-gen consoles, there's nothing wrong with hoping for 60fps on ps4 titles, but settling for 30.