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The Witcher 3 PS4 gameplay
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Which version and how does it run and look?
Jimmyfenix
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Playing on PS4. About 6 hours in the frame rate is regularly below 30 and starting to impact some fights. Not sure if the day one patch has been pushed out yet, but I did get some update when I put it in Thursday
If this doesn't sum up the Witcher 3 and NeoGAF I don't know what does.
Gunslinger
Member
So it's basically like other witcher games and Dragon age combined?
Hey he said the game was good, I don't need to know more than that, just to know if the FPS is good and if the game will blow me away visually
Nachtfalke
Member
Framepacing issues are horrible. I'll hope they fix them soon.
But they are still in Bloodborne, aren't they?
But they are still in Bloodborne, aren't they?
Hey he said the game was good, I don't need to know more than that, just to know if the FPS is good and if the game will blow me away visually
It will!
PS4 version btw.
No. The areas are way bigger than Dragon Age.
Codiox
Member
Yes, remoteplay is not working until now. It just says "the game is not released yet"
A friend who got it early came by yesterday. We played about an hour or so (tutorial + a few sidequests).
I expected heavy framerate issues based on what the reviews said but I gotta say that the game kept a solid 30 most of the time. The camera is smooth and the game runs surprisingly well given the amount of stuff onscreen at times.
We did get some serious stuttering at the beginning of some cutscenes though. There was also a 400mb update when we first booted up the game. Not sure if that's the same update the reviewers played with.
The draw distance is insane in this game.
Couple of screenshots:
I expected heavy framerate issues based on what the reviews said but I gotta say that the game kept a solid 30 most of the time. The camera is smooth and the game runs surprisingly well given the amount of stuff onscreen at times.
We did get some serious stuttering at the beginning of some cutscenes though. There was also a 400mb update when we first booted up the game. Not sure if that's the same update the reviewers played with.
The draw distance is insane in this game.
Couple of screenshots:
Denton
Member
Indeed this is importable because people on CDP asked for it and it is not available to console gamers. I suspect there will be more stuff imported from saves that is not included in the import dialogue.
His Majesty
Banned
It's more like taking Skyrim, adding another Skyrim with fast travel by boat between the two and then adding another prologue and some smaller story sequences.
EmptySpace
Banned
that should be the ot subtitle.
the witcher 3 |ot| which version and how does it run and look?
Steve McQueen
Member
Never played The Witcher and I´m not really into RPG´s, but the vibe is so awesome I decided to pre order the game...Story seems deep and kinda overwhelming for newcomers. Do you guys think I´ll need the strategy guide?
Pandora012
Member
First time playing Gwent and the game crashes....
I played for quite a while today and so far it is absolutely fantastic. Having played and enjoyed both previous Witcher games it seems they're trying to connect to the books a little bit more in this one (I can only recommend the books, they're really good).
So far I have explored all the points of interest in White Orchard and did a bunch of sidequests though I'm not too far into the main storyline. I'm playing the PS4 version and the game looks really good, what it does exceptionally well is mood. I was riding through a misty forest at night and just stopped to look around and take in the surroundings. Had a couple of framedrops (nothing major though) and one weird visual bug where the water looked like it had a black outline but that went away after I sat Geralt down to meditate for an hour.
The sidequests so far are holding up to what they promised, there is none of the get me x and kill y stuff that was plastered all over Inquisition. I did retrieve a frying pan for a crazy old lady at some point but even that was well done and written. What I really like is that there is almost always some background story or information that you can explore if you want to. You could just kill the ghost that haunts a certain place or you can find out why she is there and what happened to her.
The combat is the only somewhat weaker element. It's more fluid than the W2 combat, you have more options and I do appreciate that they give you both a dodge and a roll but overall I still don't feel like I have enough control over Geralt. It's just not as responsive and precise as I want it to be especially after playing Bloodborne and Dark Souls 2 a bunch.
Overall I'm impressed and can't wait to get back to the main quest.
So far I have explored all the points of interest in White Orchard and did a bunch of sidequests though I'm not too far into the main storyline. I'm playing the PS4 version and the game looks really good, what it does exceptionally well is mood. I was riding through a misty forest at night and just stopped to look around and take in the surroundings. Had a couple of framedrops (nothing major though) and one weird visual bug where the water looked like it had a black outline but that went away after I sat Geralt down to meditate for an hour.
The sidequests so far are holding up to what they promised, there is none of the get me x and kill y stuff that was plastered all over Inquisition. I did retrieve a frying pan for a crazy old lady at some point but even that was well done and written. What I really like is that there is almost always some background story or information that you can explore if you want to. You could just kill the ghost that haunts a certain place or you can find out why she is there and what happened to her.
The combat is the only somewhat weaker element. It's more fluid than the W2 combat, you have more options and I do appreciate that they give you both a dodge and a roll but overall I still don't feel like I have enough control over Geralt. It's just not as responsive and precise as I want it to be especially after playing Bloodborne and Dark Souls 2 a bunch.
Overall I'm impressed and can't wait to get back to the main quest.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
So how is this going to work with his beard?
Ive seen videos where geralt has long hair and a long beard and another video where he has short hair etc.
Is it possible to customize that?
Ive seen videos where geralt has long hair and a long beard and another video where he has short hair etc.
Is it possible to customize that?
The beard can be shaved and it'll grow back over time. The DLC they're releasing tomorrow will give you additional options but it also disable beard growth if you choose one of the special styles.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
Does using one of these DLC styles halt your current beard growth? Or are you forced to go clean-shaven with 'em?
Hope it's the former.
Lmao that's awesome. I had it removed it TW2 so it's not relevant to me but it's still fun. I hope I don't miss too much other stuff by playing it on ps4...
Good, good.
Can't believe there's only a day left before it unlocks on PSN. Passing the time with Witcher 1 & 2 really helped.
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
I hope this game doesn't burn you out with incredibly stupid sidequests and "distractions" like Dragon Age Inquisition did. All the collect this and collect that shit pissed me off.
Guess I skip Gwent until a patch.
JumPeRJumPzZ
Banned
There is no first person. This is a 3rd person RPG
Seems like I was in a prologue area (although it was still large) and the map has since opened up.
Loving this so far, really great sense of atmosphere and I've always loved The Witcher universe since playing 2. Minor gripe is the fall damage seems pretty harsh.
SocksAndShoes
Banned
Jakartalado
Member
I can say that I'm surprised with the ps4 version. In terms of performance and visuals.
WhiskerFrisker
Member
Just like seeing a storm for the first time in Red Dead Redemption? That was a generation defining moment for me. I love well done weather effects in game. Keep us updated!
From what I've read and seen, the side quests look to be better than in DAI. Even the real simple fetch quests usually have a good/interesting story involved or have you interacting with intriguing NPC.
shikamaroooo
Member
I'm in your situation, never played a witcher game, but love RPGs. Picking up the game tomorrow though
Steve McQueen
Member
Wolvesinthebathroom
Member
They're already releasing the free dlc?
Turin Turambar
Member
I think your media blackout has been a bit too strong, if you didn't know if the game was 1st or 3rd person!
Sorry if this was asked many times before, but what are people playing it on higher difficulties thinking about the balance? Is it just a pain in the ass because every enemy is a sponge or is it done in actually meaningful and challenging ways that force and reward you to prepare for each enemy?
No "The Witcher 3 |OT| Mad booties on deck"?
No "The Witcher 3 |OT| Mad booties on deck"?
Hank Scorpio
Member
Amazon are selling digital codes for the ps4 version at $54 so 10% off retail.