Mixed bag. The PS3 version of Underworld ran at a higher resolution, but the frame rate was pretty rough as a result. They are pretty well regarded though.
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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
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Mixed bag. The PS3 version of Underworld ran at a higher resolution, but the frame rate was pretty rough as a result. They are pretty well regarded though.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Hmm, ok. If the PS3 version has framerate issues, I guess it's the classic what's better situation, "Better Framerate VS Sharper Visuals."
Tough choice. Would love to see the game with nicer visuals, but this is an action intensive game. If it was an JRPG, I'd go with lower framerate and better visuals.
I rarely stop playing games due to technical issues (framerate,...) but i remember being really dissapointed with Underworld on PS3. The framerate was bad at times. It was a poor port in the sense that the framerate hindered the gameplay (jerky controls at times).
I'm an expert
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While I realize some people do make their multiplatform purchase decisions using that criteria..I wonder if when they actually are playing the game they pause or stop playing and think "fuck me, I'm so smart for having picked these sharper visuals over framerate."
Waiting.
Nope, you get 4 save slots, but each one is for different playthroughts. When you play, game is saved at automatic checkpoints, and if something go wrong you cannot go back to some previous save. If you encounter game breaking bug, you're screwed on both systems.
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Waiting.
Nope, you get 4 save slots, but each one is for different playthroughts. When you play, game is saved at automatic checkpoints, and if something go wrong you cannot go back to some previous save. If you encounter game breaking bug, you're screwed on both systems.
Thanks for clearing that up. No option to create multiple save files? Terrible. Odd for SE, their games usually do allow it.
dragonbane
Member
Oh wow. Can you reload the chapter?
HollovVpo1nt
Banned
Eidos/CD have always developed Tomb Raider games this gen with PS3 strengths in mind. Tomb Raider: Underworld for example is also clearly superior on the PS3.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Waiting.
Is it possible to backtrack to a camp and fast travel to force reload the area perhaps?
I don't see how that is possible when CD only makes the 360 version and leaves Nixxes to salvage a port.
a shitty framerate is superior?
I thought PS3 Underworld was actually missing some effects from the Xbox one, like motion blur or something.
What is the glitch?
HollovVpo1nt
Banned
Didn't know Nixxes did the port and I don't know if Underworlds port was also done by Nixxes. All I remember is that Underworld looked noticably better ok the PS3, just sayin'.
Question, feel free to spoiler tag it, but does TR's classis theme appear in the game?:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ekipC2ANs
This soundrack always gives me chills. Man I loved the good ol' PS1 days.
SlasherJPC
Banned
So yeah I'm stuck in a late side mission tomb....
*edit* Nevermind! Clever girl!
involving electrified water
*edit* Nevermind! Clever girl!
TGO
Hype Train conductor. Works harder than it steams.
demosthenes
Member
Dat Conan review. Wow.
GrayFoxPL
Member
Waiting.
Wow. How many hours did you lose?
Nemesis_
Member
Yeah, that one was the coolest. I really liked the way they did the puzzle.
They should be rooms though, not tombs. >_>
SlasherJPC
Banned
Yeah, that one was the coolest. I really liked the way they did the puzzle.
They should be rooms though, not tombs. >_>
Yeah let's hope for more in a sequel. Funny enough. Shortly after posting my message, I got the achievement, clever girl! I laughed.
I'm going to stop here for now, 4 hours on PS3 so far and that's definitely a quality game. I always had faith in what CD could do with a new direction and I was right, I can't be adamant just yet but it's likely that this TR is going to impress me a lot more than Uncharted 3 which bored me to death.
Dreamseller
Neo Member
I can't speak for DieH@rd, but I was 13-14 Hours in. 80% Complete and picked up all the stupid collectibles. I sure hop they fix this via Patch.
Why they don't find those glitches during play-test is beyond me.
GrayFoxPL
Member
Oh man, that's some bullshit. I think I'll wait before buying.
Maybe they did find the glitch but publishers rush devs more and more, so release it with mind of the upcoming necessary patch.
Delay the game to fix it or ship it and patch it later? That's the era we live in now.
Truth be told I may even prefer the ship and patch method since I still get to play the game earlier than the delay method. It helps that it has been over two decades since I've run into a legit progress stopping bug. I've had a couple of minor side quests in RPGs bug out on me over the years but nothing story required.
SlasherJPC
Banned
It does suck but plenty of people have played past these parts no problem, myself included so yeah. Hopefully they find out what the variable is that is causing it.
Net_Wrecker
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SlasherJPC
Banned
Honestly. No. Never been an issue.
Should be interesting to see the DF showdown on this one. I'm also kind of surprised to see how much sharper the PS3 version looks (it's usually the other way 'round). I'm not sure if it's strictly a resolution problem or if the PS3 is just using a better AA solution that doesn't futz the image so much.
I don't think B3D's gotten a hold of it yet, either.
Any idea what AA options are available on PC? Wonder if it's got some good ones built-in or if I'll want to try injecting SMAA or something.
I don't think B3D's gotten a hold of it yet, either.
Any idea what AA options are available on PC? Wonder if it's got some good ones built-in or if I'll want to try injecting SMAA or something.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
In Deus Ex Human Revolution, which I believe is the base engine used for this game, 360 uses FXAA and PS3 uses MLAA. Deus Ex also showed a little more blurriness in the 360 version, so I'm guessing that's what's happening here.
I'm like 90% through, playing on hard, and the combat can be very fun but sometimes you can basically get stunned to death. Fire bombs stagger you a bit and, maybe this is just on hard, but so do rifles and arrows so its possible to get downed quickly and you're not able to retaliate. rare but it's happened a couple of times to me.
agree that picking people off silently is a lot more fun though.
I am not a big fan of Uncharted series - thought it is too linear/scripted, and the characters and story are way too cheesey and superhuman-like too be relatable.
Having played 3 hours of this game I'd say I love this way more than Uncharted. There are more exploration to do in this game, and Lara is much more human than Drake is. Yes the character development of Lara kinda contradicts with the her gameplay style, but still the whole story is more easy to get absorbed into.
Having played 3 hours of this game I'd say I love this way more than Uncharted. There are more exploration to do in this game, and Lara is much more human than Drake is. Yes the character development of Lara kinda contradicts with the her gameplay style, but still the whole story is more easy to get absorbed into.
Phonomezer
Banned
360 version doesn't look overly bright and washed out on my television. Wait for DF, I don't know why these other sites bother.
I c you seething @ the possibility
Phonomezer
Banned
If the ps3 version is clearly superior it seems suspect why they didnt send out any ps3 copies for review and only did 360. Maybe there are framerate differences and whatnot. I know 360 underworld ran at a slightly lower res than the ps3, but the framerate was better and it had motion blur applied where ps3 didnt.
Nemesis_
Member
I c you not playing the game
A recurring theme in this thread
Just finished it. It's fucking fantastic,
but I want to do a proper write up on my thoughts when I have had a good night's sleep (It's 4am). The endgame is very climactic and I loved the way they did it.
If anyone has any questions I'll endeavor to answer them when I do my mini write-up. Let me know!
Somewhat shocked to find ZERO unlockables.
The tombs are great, but incredible short. Most are like 5 minutes and even shorter if you figure out the puzzle immediately.
I c you not playing the game
Oh you just reminded me of why I'm in here lol
Should I get this? Like I Stan TR but this looks too much like Uncharted and like UC is pretty and all but the shooting and stuff I ain't here for that. Plus Lara is a legend and I Stan ha so... Um I pre ordered Naruto UNS3 and was wondering if I should get this instead....
Is this a game for original TR fans?
ViewtifulJC
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GrayFoxPL
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Freezasaurus
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They said Dead Space 3 had framerate issues on PS3 as well, and I only encountered anything like that twice during the entire game. Technical issues are often overblown by Xbox fanboys. Get the game on the platform you like.