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[djskribbles]

exactly

I agree their comparisons and their tech knowledge is nowhere near DF's level, but it's pretty clear to see that the PS3 version has a small visual edge.

But like I said, the 360 version seems perfectly fine in it's own right.

 

[dragonelite]

Dont know from what i see ps3 has SSAO and 360 has more active lights.
The SSAO really makes the ps3 version stand out imo

 

[Gitaroo]

SSAO seems like they are completely missing on 360...

 

[Trejser]

Yeah, I'm suprised.

 

[ultragpu]

Are reflections completely missing in the 360 version?

 

[assurdum]

Are reflections completely missing in the 360 version?

No.... seems more light reflections, but I have seen only a single screen with this difference in LoT...

 

[assurdum]

Yeah, I'm suprised.

Well not so much... I don't know a single R game with SSAO on 360... I'm a bit surprised to see that on the ps3 version indeed...

 

[N_B]

Well not so much... I don't know a single R game with SSAO on 360... I'm a bit surprised to see that on the ps3 version indeed...

Different engine, and not made by Rockstar

I don't think the SSAO looks that attractive, too large and dark, looks like if something as much as grazes another thing you get a huge dark smear. Better than nothing I guess and it may be part of the art style but it's distracting.

Get the same impression from the AO in The Witcher 2 and Deus Ex HR.

 

[Gitaroo]

looks like SSAO is there but much more subtle compare to PS3.

 

[Trejser]

Are you sure? I don't see it.

 

[N_B]

http://i.imgur.com/s6ea3.jpg

Maybe it's only for moving objects?

 

[Laa-Yosh]

Those could all be different effects - AO baked into the car's texture, and a simple projected texture moved under the car to create the contact shadows for the wheels. Far cheaper to render.

 

[RDK]

Where is the GI? I dont see it.

 

[Trejser]

Shadows: http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7018/lanoiregrafikvergleich0.jpg

http://www.gamesaktuell.de/LA-Noire...60-im-Grafikvergleich-825357/galerie/1520315/

 

[nightshade]

Nothing new, as with all 360 games the shadows seem to be using a jitter sample.

 

[AlNom]

The road texture seems more detailed on the bottom, and you can make out more detail in the bricks on the one building. hm..

Nothing new, as with all 360 games the shadows seem to be using a jitter sample.

I wonder how many folk realize it's intentional...

 

[Trejser]

Here PS3 has more detailed textures http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/7018/lanoiregrafikvergleich0.jpg

Full comparison: http://www.gamesaktuell.de/LA-Noire...ie/1520315/#?a_id=825357&g_id=-1&i_id=1520315

Something streaming related?

Why devs are prefering shadows like that? They looks far less detailed too me. Same goes for QAA, for some reason some devs are using it over MSAAx2

 

[Fafalada]

I don't think the SSAO looks that attractive, too large and dark, looks like if something as much as grazes another thing you get a huge dark smear.

That's endemic of SSAO in general though - I've never seen a really attractive implementation yet, even the expensive ones that don't get into shipping products are iffy at best.

 

[jaidek]

Hey Guys,

Here's a video and screenshot comparison of L.A. Noire. Overall, it looks like Team Bondi did a great job keeping both versions similar (aside from the SSAO on the 360).

GameBlurb: Versus - L.A. Noire Video and Screenshot Comparison [720p/HDMI]

 

[Nesh]

Here PS3 has more detailed textures http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/7018/lanoiregrafikvergleich0.jpg

Full comparison: http://www.gamesaktuell.de/LA-Noire...ie/1520315/#?a_id=825357&g_id=-1&i_id=1520315

Something streaming related?

Why devs are prefering shadows like that? They looks far less detailed too me. Same goes for QAA, for some reason some devs are using it over MSAAx2

Also there is a reflection on the window missing from the 360 version