Mefisutoferesu said:
Oh well they did put it on the European version...
Shadow of the colossus and framerate issues
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Oh well they did put it on the European version...
I haven't bought a PS2 game in a while. I've played the ICO demo but never the full game. I just watched the trailer for this game and its simply stunning. I'm most definatley getting this game, not only to see how it turns out but to support the creators of this game and to show Sony that games like these are wanted.
Appearently Shadow of the Colossus has been getting very good reviews. I don't know if they can be posted or not. If so then either I, or someone else will go ahead and do it.
Well, 1up's review is there, and it is fullsome with praise:
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3144750&did=1
9.5, but reads like a 10. Sounds breathtaking.
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3144750&did=1
9.5, but reads like a 10. Sounds breathtaking.
Oh, gamestop. Why must you give exclusives on ps2 8.7's? Sigh, anyway here's the review of sotc at gamespot...http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/adventure/wandaandthecolossus/review.html?sid=6135831
This is what scare me..."This is primarily due to an uneven frame rate, which is reasonably smooth while you're exploring the land but can dip dangerously low when a battle heats up--the worst time for it to happen."-gamespot. Thank goodness there's no l.o.d. errors. Other than that, it's a great review, but the final score doesn't match it.
This is what scare me..."This is primarily due to an uneven frame rate, which is reasonably smooth while you're exploring the land but can dip dangerously low when a battle heats up--the worst time for it to happen."-gamespot. Thank goodness there's no l.o.d. errors. Other than that, it's a great review, but the final score doesn't match it.
mckmas8808
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No Bull. This game should be getting at least a 9.0 from them.
Why get so hung up on a number? so what if it's 8.7 or 9?
Does it change this last comment they made?
Does it change this last comment they made?
Mefisutoferesu
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I find it better to ignore scores and even review writings in general. Yes, I'll check at a glance to see if there are any serious problems, like say broken controls, but nothing more really. I just watch movies of the game and try and get my hands on a demo when possible (read as free ;p). That's about it. Using that, to this day I have never bought a game I didn't thuroughly enjoy. I say ignore what they all say and rely on your gut feeling to choose your games. There've been games i simply LOVED that the mojority of reviewers gave 3 or something and vice-versa. Oh, try to find people who have similar tastes as you, if you can, and hear what they have to say... that's helpful too.
I do just that. But i want a sequel too! Some people will look at a score and allow that to be their judgement. I scan for truths, not opinions to get the gist of the game. Reviews that are full of opinions and bias ruins great games from succeeding. That's my problem with bias.Mefisutoferesu said:
Mefisutoferesu
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The problem is the a review is just that, an opinion. I meant it more in the way "when you push up on the analogue the character doesn't go up" kinda broken, but yeah you're way is another way. Find something that works for you, I say. I mean, I know one guy whose a real graphic ... ... lover and he only buys a game if it's really pretty and fancy, and to be honest I think he's bought some really stinkers, but he enjoys every game he owns.
_phil_ said:
Amen to that! C*a*r*a*s*e*e is a biased ****head of another world and you can't even speak your mind freely without getting verbally killed. Used to hang around a long time ago, but it's a hoepeless mess!
OT, I am looking very forward to this game. ICO was just so mystical, beautiful and stod out of the mass. IMO a must have for the PS2-gamer and gamers in general
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The video review and intro cut scene have been posted on gametrailers.com:
http://gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=1019
The review posts some new footage of colossi.
The intro scene is very similar to the Kikizo trailer, but the "bridge" scene has been enhanced.
http://gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=1019
The review posts some new footage of colossi.
The intro scene is very similar to the Kikizo trailer, but the "bridge" scene has been enhanced.
i was playing around the game like an idiot
judging from the demo
i think i know why people have issues with the game's framerate...
it seems if you ride the horse's speed it goes to a motion blur thing...
but it doesn't have a transition from blur --> soft blur --> no blur
so from a fast motion blur... it goes to no blur...
same goes if you go around and play with the camera (right analog stick)
if you twirl it around like a madman, it goes to a motion blur-like state...
but it completely halts with no transition...
it's kind of awkward but if you're fighting that giant beast you wouldn't want the transition...
so i guess it's the trade off...
the kewl thing is that you can set the brightness anf aspect ratio...
and the speed of the camera to your taste...
and the buttons are fully customize the control scheme
i didn't like the default jump button (it was on the triangle)
so i switched it with the x (by default the x bvutton calls your horse).
CAN"T WAIT FOR THE FULL GAME
judging from the demo
i think i know why people have issues with the game's framerate...
it seems if you ride the horse's speed it goes to a motion blur thing...
but it doesn't have a transition from blur --> soft blur --> no blur
so from a fast motion blur... it goes to no blur...
same goes if you go around and play with the camera (right analog stick)
if you twirl it around like a madman, it goes to a motion blur-like state...
but it completely halts with no transition...
it's kind of awkward but if you're fighting that giant beast you wouldn't want the transition...
so i guess it's the trade off...
the kewl thing is that you can set the brightness anf aspect ratio...
and the speed of the camera to your taste...
and the buttons are fully customize the control scheme
i didn't like the default jump button (it was on the triangle)
so i switched it with the x (by default the x bvutton calls your horse).
CAN"T WAIT FOR THE FULL GAME
LunchBox said:i just pre-ordered the game and got a free demo of the game
i played it and didn't see any frame rate issues...
i got to the first giant thingamajig and killed it...
if anyone wants to check it out, go pre-order it and get the free game demo
btw i got it from EB games
I imagine, when the big things start getting REALLY big, that's when slowdown would occurr.
This will be the first game i buy for PS2 in more than a year. And it will be the game that makes me take out my PS2 from the box. Hope it still works ok?!
When is it coming out in Europe/UK?
london-boy said:I imagine, when the big things start getting REALLY big, that's when slowdown would occurr.
This will be the first game i buy for PS2 in more than a year. And it will be the game that makes me take out my PS2 from the box. Hope it still works ok?!
When is it coming out in Europe/UK?
quite true
not sure on the UK release tho
UK release is Summer 2007.
Probably. You know what they're like! And it's not coming out in Australia until third quart 2009
Well, Play has it for February which sounds about right. It's one I intened to get too, as I missed out on ICO and can't afford the £80+ being charged on eBay (though in theory I can buy, play and sell for even more money!). Hope this one does well. It's a different take on gaming and I want more companies to take up the challenge. Though if titles like this take 3 years to produce, it's not economically viable. I Sony have been supporting the ICO development team on the creation of SOTC as by accounts ICO didn't sell loads.
Probably. You know what they're like! And it's not coming out in Australia until third quart 2009
Well, Play has it for February which sounds about right. It's one I intened to get too, as I missed out on ICO and can't afford the £80+ being charged on eBay (though in theory I can buy, play and sell for even more money!). Hope this one does well. It's a different take on gaming and I want more companies to take up the challenge. Though if titles like this take 3 years to produce, it's not economically viable. I Sony have been supporting the ICO development team on the creation of SOTC as by accounts ICO didn't sell loads.
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