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[midasmulligan]

How's the performance ? The previous demo ran pretty poor across the board.

choppy, even in performance mode, especially if you turn off motion blur. I hadn't really followed the game until they released the demo yesterday, so i can't speak to the relative performance between this and the beta. But hot damn, this is not great.

 

[midasmulligan]

Some of the prerendered cutscenes are atrocious, like they were recorded at 480p.

Played a bit. Combat seems smooth. It's way too fast for my liking. Modern Final Fantasy aesthetics just don't do it for me either. This is going to be a pass from me.

I was wondering about the cutscenes as well as they are usually one of my favorite parts of FF games. But these things, as you mentioned, looking like 480p reso and it just kills the presentation.

 

[Doctor Hades]

I thought the demos of this game were extremely disappointing. Graphically the game is sub-par, like something from the PS3 era, the performance was atrocious (in spite of the weak graphics) and both sucked any enjoyment out of the gameplay I might have otherwise had. My overall impression from the demos was that it is a very mediocre game. Quite why the developers released demos of the game in that state is beyond me as it has only damaged my perception of the final product and put me off ever buying it.

 

[ManaByte]

I thought the demos of this game were extremely disappointing. Graphically the game is sub-par, like something from the PS3 era, the performance was atrocious (in spite of the weak graphics) and both sucked any enjoyment out of the gameplay I might have otherwise had. My overall impression from the demos was that it is a very mediocre game. Quite why the developers released demos of the game in that state is beyond me as it has only damaged my perception of the final product and put me off ever buying it.

Performance on XSX in Performance mode was good actually. Getting that version because I liked the gameplay.

 

[Punished Miku]

I'm in primarily for the dialogue.

 

[thatJohann]

Played the demo on both PS5 and XSX. Def runs better on XSX but might be because of VRR. I noticed slowdowns on performance mode on ps5 not present on XSX. Again, probably VRR magic. Sony wtf are you waiting for

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I'm in primarily for the dialogue.

The one-liners in the trailer are in “so bad, it’s good” territory. I just hope this doesn’t suffer from cutscenes that are way too long and wordy. Seems like it could lose its charm pretty fast.

 

[lostinblue]

I love how he gives this Sarah...

A Gwyneth Paltrow Vagina Egg:

Looks campy-good.

 

[ManaByte]

Played the demo on both PS5 and XSX. Def runs better on XSX but might be because of VRR. I noticed slowdowns on performance mode on ps5 not present on XSX. Again, probably VRR magic. Sony wtf are you waiting for

No VRR here and yea the XSX version definitely was smoother.

 

[adamsapple]

No VRR here and yea the XSX version definitely was smoother.

That's encouraging, the first demo ran like borderline dog poop on the SX.

If they've turned the performance around that's good.

Still not a day 1 for me, just the concept and what we've seen of the game looks unappealing to me.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I love how he gives this Sarah...

A Gwyneth Paltrow Vagina Egg:

Looks campy-good.

After a long journey, four young warriors arrive, each holding a vagina egg that 2000 years ago shined with beauty from within. But now, only darkness.

… CHAOS!

 

[paulyboy81]

Played the demo on Series X...

This has some of the worst IQ I've seen in a game recently. The performance mode has some pretty extreme aliasing and a screen door like effect smothering everything, presumably resulting from whatever reconstruction method they're using. I assumed the resolution mode would fix this, but it's almost as bad, albeit at half the frame-rate.

Performance isn't awful, it's pretty flawless with VRR but I can see from the FreeSync debug menu that's it's frequently dropping to the low 50's (and occasionally further) when you let off a special.

Odd.

 

[Pilgrimzero]

FF1 one is still the better version.

Of course FF1 is still better than most FFs.

 

[adamsapple]

Ok, you know what. I'm gonna give massive props to the developers.

Just tried the demo myself, either the VRR is making it feel smooth or the developers really did iron out the performance since the first demo, but it ran pretty damn good in Performance mode.

It *LOOKS* like a PS3 game .. that is undeniable. The aliasing is sharp enough to cut a piece of steak on.

But at least the performance seems to be really good.

 

[ManaByte]

Finished the demo. Loved it. Preordering the XSX version.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Wonder why there's no demo on PC. :/

 

[ManaByte]

 

[adamsapple]

this will never get old ..

 

[Balducci30]

Does this look better than it did or am I losing my mind

 

[adamsapple]

Does this look better than it did or am I losing my mind

Look better ? No. Performance mode still looks like playing Nier on a PS3.

But it sure does run a hell of a lot better.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

So the asset quality, like the models, textures and geometry aren't AAA, but they're fairly decent. So why is the resolution and aliasing such a mess. Surely in this day and age with the power available, the devs should be able to at least give this good image quality?

I hope they patch the shit outta this because I wanna buy the game, but won't get it until they sort the IQ out.

 

[adamsapple]

Did anyone notice a difference between Quality and Performance ?

I mean, beside the 30 FPS cap (which feels like it has bad frame pacing) I didn't notice any sharpness or increase in resolution much.

 

[Fbh]

What shitty ass engine are the using for this?

I get it's a lower budget game and the visuals aren't going to be amazing. But with these visuals it should at least run at like 4K and locked 60fps.

 

[OsirisBlack]

This reminds me of marvel vs cap on infinite people complaining about the graphics and ignoring how fun the game is….

 

[ManaByte]

This reminds me of marvel vs cap on infinite people complaining about the graphics and ignoring how fun the game is….

It’s 100% a Team Ninja game. The XSX version is good, don’t know what happened to the PS5 one.

 

[OsirisBlack]

It’s 100% a Team Ninja game. The XSX version is good, don’t know what happened to the PS5 one.

Playing it on PS5 at the moment the frame rate mode is …. I dunno it feels weird and this is coming from someone that thinks frame rate mode ps5 elden ring is OK… not great but ok. Playing in quality for now but the game is still a bunch of fun.

 

[adamsapple]

This reminds me of marvel vs cap on infinite people complaining about the graphics and ignoring how fun the game is….

Well, it's unfortunate but the first thing you see when you start the demo after the intro video is the mediocre/low quality visuals, it starts off with a bad impression.

At this point I'm waiting for the reviews and more detailed impressions before making a purchasing decision on this.

 

[Y0ssarian]

 

[TGO]

I just don't understand the use of low resolution video for in-game cutscenes (CGI is high bitrate)
First the video quality could be much higher easily and second even the PS4 could spit out the cutscenes in real-time.
It doesn't make sense
Unless this is demo thing and they're saving download space (some demo's have done this recently where the demo had low resolution video but the retail version was HQ)
oh well it's shipped now.
Hopefully the game is fantastic and fun.

 

[Mr.ODST]

Wonder why there's no demo on PC. :/

Epic Store only

Side not looking past the graphics love the job system and find myself finding the best combos to combat certain areas etc, also the fact every zone is based off an area in each of the final fantasies is great, Preordered the Digital Deluxe because the DLC should be pretty good.

 

[Y0ssarian]

 

[SeraphJan]

The combat mechanic is going to be insanely good, I expect no less from Nioh developer

 

[Kadve]

I still don't really understand this games aesthetics. Its like someone wanted to parody games from ~2009 but its presented as if were supposed to take it seriously.

Kinda want it though as an equivalent of an Popcorn movie. Looks entertaining as hell.

Graphically the game is sub-par, like something from the PS3 era.

PS2 even at times. (DOC for comparison)

 

[Lupin25]

Played the demo on both PS5 and XSX. Def runs better on XSX but might be because of VRR. I noticed slowdowns on performance mode on ps5 not present on XSX. Again, probably VRR magic. Sony wtf are you waiting for

There’s still dips with VRR smh lol, and the game is clearly in beta. Neither version is perfect.

 

[Arcadialane]

I thought the demos of this game were extremely disappointing. Graphically the game is sub-par, like something from the PS3 era, the performance was atrocious (in spite of the weak graphics) and both sucked any enjoyment out of the gameplay I might have otherwise had. My overall impression from the demos was that it is a very mediocre game. Quite why the developers released demos of the game in that state is beyond me as it has only damaged my perception of the final product and put me off ever buying it.

Yup, that was my impression from the demo, it reminded me of one of the many average hack and slash games from the ps3 era

 

[lostinblue]

PS2 even at times. (DOC for comparison)

polycount is worlds apart from PS2.

The overall skin shading style is similar though because of how sparse or absent it is.

Some models are more in line with say, MGS4 or first half of 7th console generation.

 

[Mister Wolf]

I'm sold on it. Feels like I'm watching a National Lampoon style parody of Final Fantasy.

 

[Irobot82]

lul. English VO never translates worth a damn. So awful.

 

[cash_longfellow]

I love how he gives this Sarah...

A Gwyneth Paltrow Vagina Egg:

Looks campy-good.

Looks like he bought the last one too.

 

[cash_longfellow]

If Jack was stuck on a horse, would you help Jack off the horse?

 

[cash_longfellow]

I still don't really understand this games aesthetics. Its like someone wanted to parody games from ~2009 but its presented as if were supposed to take it seriously.

Kinda want it though as an equivalent of an Popcorn movie. Looks entertaining as hell.



PS2 even at times. (DOC for comparison)

That’s not even close. I respect that you are trying this hard though.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I still don't really understand this games aesthetics. Its like someone wanted to parody games from ~2009 but its presented as if were supposed to take it seriously.

Kinda want it though as an equivalent of an Popcorn movie. Looks entertaining as hell.

I was thinking it’s more like they went back in time to 1999 and consulted with MTV and Hot Topic to figure out how to make Final Fantasy appeal to 18-24 year old males.

 

[Punished Miku]

I was thinking it’s more like they went back in time to 1999 and consulted with MTV and Hot Topic to figure out how to make Final Fantasy appeal to 18-24 year old males.

I've already pre-ordered it, geez. I don't need any more convincing.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I've already pre-ordered it, geez. I don't need any more convincing.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they licensed Limp Bizkit’s “Break Stuff” for the soundtrack, seems like it would perfectly fit the aesthetic they’re going for.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Dude's based as fuck. I was already sold on the game, but after trying the demo on my ps4 and seeing how fun the combat is... Day 1 (if Elden Ring allows).

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

this will never get old ..

“Then show me chaos….and maybe then I will believe in you”.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

Played this demo and really enjoyed it. Will pre order to play early next week!

Initial thoughts:
Talking to people in town - it’s real damn weird. But it keeps you from running all over the place looking for people.

Battle is fun: job switching, just defending, cancel and interrupts are awesome, and imo they made ff8’s magic system actually make sense in this game.

Tons of nods to FF stuff everywhere, love that fanboy crap!!!

I…do not understand what is happening with performance in this game. Typically I don’t pay much attention to that stuff, but in this game the constant resolution shifting and boca focus/filtering is rough.

I want to try it on Pc but will probably play on console on the off chance someone I know has it and wants to co-op.

 

[JackMcGunns]

Team Ninja

LET'S GO!!

 

[anthony2690]

Played an hour off the demo earlier, it's okay.

I think I might just grab it when it drops price, I think I'd rather do another playthrough off elden ring in all honesty.

 

[Kadve]

polycount is worlds apart from PS2.

The overall skin shading style is similar though because of how sparse or absent it is.

Some models are more in line with say, MGS4 or first half of 7th console generation.

Yea you're right. Maybe a bit more like the 13 era than late ps2.

Though i have a feeling that there are only so far you can take Nomuras models "graphically". They are kinda designed in a way where high amounts of details would look weird.