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The Order: 1886 is rendering in 2.40:1 ratio (1920x800), will this be a trend?
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Yep going to look awesome on my 120" screen.
PairOfFilthySocks
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What, if all TV manufacturers just threw out TVs with random-ass shapes all the time?
I don't think there's an "optimum" aspect ratio, but since 99% of modern TVs are 16:9, and the user's ability to control the camera robs the devs of any ability to create interesting compositions with whatever frames they are given, surely the ideal solution would be to just ensure the full screen real estate is used up, no?
Would you prefer to go back to 4:3 ratios for games?
velociraptor
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If the game is indeed 60FPS then it's an OK comprimise.
But honestly they should have rendered this game at 1280x1080p if they wanted 60FPS as opposed to 1920x800!
FYI:
1920x1080 = 2,073,600 pixels
1920x800 = 1,536,000 pixels
CassidyIzABeast
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uh boy.
Doesn't bode well for what we're going to see 5 years from now if we're already pulling out the black bars in year one.
I have no problem with movies at random aspect ratios as they are made for theaters well equipped to deal with it.
Games on the other hand are made for televisions or PC monitors which have a defacto standard aspect ratio (other than the 16:10 PC monitors out there).
I can think of some game ideas that may benefit from a super wide aspect ratio, but a cinematic shooter is not one of them.
Games on the other hand are made for televisions or PC monitors which have a defacto standard aspect ratio (other than the 16:10 PC monitors out there).
I can think of some game ideas that may benefit from a super wide aspect ratio, but a cinematic shooter is not one of them.
In the universe we live in. In which the artist is free to choose whatever they want to help tell their story, compose their image, share their work.
If this is a measure in order to improve performance than this would be indeed worrisome - especially if you take into consideration that this game is on the console with the superior gpu...
This worries me for multiplats...
Zombie James
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It's not the resolution itself, it's the framing.
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The Everyman
maybe, maybe not. i only just learned about composition of visual elements being the reason for the wide 2.4:1 ratio in this thread but even though i've only just now heard of it, i don't see why composition couldn't still be a focus in games with player controlled cameras. there might not be a perfectly intended composition all the time, but it could still be a significant focus for the art direction of the game as a whole.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
I'm definitely a proponent of this, as it looks far better than stretching from lower resolution. This way on a 1080p TV you get 1:1 mapping, which is far easier to accept for my brain than stretching. I didn't even realize Sorcerer was doing this at first until someone pointed out, and I watched it a few times.
It's a game that looks pretty damn great though, if they really will have exact same looking gameplay like that trailer was.
I'd prefer if games didn't try to be like Hollywood blockbusters instead of video games. It seems that the video game industry is desperately trying to become like the movie industry.
Iacobellis
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Why not make it option for the black bars or to stretch the game a little bit?
sixteen-bit
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Wasn't RE4 intentionally letterboxed?
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The Everyman
that's a good point. i didn't either.
But what apect ratio would you personally prefer? And why?
NullPointer
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That doesn't mean ">", and I completely agree they have that choice. But it doesn't trump my choice in terms of playing this game or not.
I got the terminology wrong, but the point still stands. This industry keeps trying to force itself to become movies. Instead of focusing on what makes games fun and addictive (gameplay) it seems too many developers are trying to become the next Michael Bay.
It'd be very surprising if the game didn't include such an option. With probably chopping off a part of the image on both sides.
It's so cinematic and artistic! There must be a very talented director behind this mov...game!
It was me who said that and the creator's vision is always ALWAYS more important that someone's inability to get over how the art is viewed.
And you're wrong btw. By this "logic" would still be using square TVs.
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The Everyman
maybe they'll have a scaling option. but then you'd have some of the intended picture cut out.
velociraptor
Junior Member
RE4 was letterboxed? Pics?
16:9, the aspect ratio used in 99.99999% of TVs on the market. My point isn't necessarily the aspect ratio, it's with this industry's desire to become Hollywood instead of being what it is. Way too many games (no 1886 specifically since I haven't played it) trying to become cinematic experiences.
Do you really think that the enjoment and addictiveness of games is related to the aspect ratio they are presented in?
Do you know why we have 16:9 in most TVs today instead of 4:3?
Clear
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Freki said:
Lets not forget that back in the arcades although the monitors were just 4:3 CRT's they would be often found positioned in a portrait layout as opposed to landscape, depending on the cabinet.
The shape of the frame isn't an issue if the gameplay suits it.
CassidyIzABeast
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The thought of sub 1080p in 2018 disgusts me.
X1 games are guaranteed to be 720p by the end of the generation....a damn shame really
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The Everyman
i don't think they said that they're focusing on aspect ratio over gameplay.
That's because many games use black bars during cutscenes, but once the gameplay starts, you do notice the black bars, if they stick there.
SlipperyMoose
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This is the only Sony exclusive as of now I'm seriously interested in. I'm down for trying anything once.
I actually don't, why?
Never implied that it did. What I'm saying is that the creators' intent is great than anyone's complaint about it not filling their screen. You don't have to like it or buy it but its 100% true.
MWS Natural
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Buy a Pioneer Kuro Plasma. Problem solved.
A 4:3 55" screen would look goofy?
I just read up on it, and it's an extremely boring mathematical decision.
I believe their other four PS4 games are 1080p.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Yes, it was forced 16:9 on a 4:3 TV, so it was effectively rendering something like 640x360, instead of 640x480
Fried Food
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I hope more games do this. Many games already try to be movies, might aswell get some more of the benefits. #trueGamer
You mean, besides the four and only other PS4 games they showed?
cripterion
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Filmic experience? No thanks.
Gemüsepizza
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You mean like Killzone: Shadow Fall, Knack, Infamous: Second Son and Drive Club? Would it be really that hard to not have people with obvious agendas making exaggerated posts for a change? This is getting embarrasing.
Gemüsepizza;66253481 said:
Okay forgot to add 60FPS somewhere there. Sorry fellas.
This is not a hardware power issue. Final dev kits aren't even out yet and resolution changes don't happen to well into development. If this decision has been made now, it's purely an artistic choice.
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