Don't say "almost never". Any decent multi-GPU setup can provide a decent (30+) framerate even at bullshot quality settings.
The Witcher 3 - New screenshots
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jim2point0
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Should we really need to do detective work to figure out what settings or platform these screenshots are showcasing? Why not just... tell us?
SDCowboy
Member
Which is why it's concerning. Typically one shows off the best version of the game. This is what they are showing us now so is this what the best version (presumably PC) is going to look like? If so, what are the PS4 and Xbone going to look like. I'm not sure those screens would be very impressive for a next gen console version. Thankfully the art direction is still amazing either way. It would be nice to know what these screens are from also.
Portugeezer
Member
That fur doesn't look like their next gen wolf.
Alcoholikaust
Member
Shhh.... let them go at it. It's very fun to watch.
Turin Turambar
Member
Well, it isn't a screenshot like others, but a capture taken from a video. Of course he didn't clarify that or his narrative wouldn't work as well.
Indeed. I'll be more than happy with that.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
The Witcher 2 approves.
Delicious.
Delicious.
Papacheeks
Banned
Yea, it does. I think if a big enough stink was made that was creating bad press or something, they would make a statement about it.
So far nothing has been said on the Witcher 3 forums as of yet.
So far nothing has been said on the Witcher 3 forums as of yet.
Alcoholikaust
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lordfuzzybutt
Member
Ok, so how many percent of all PC systems are multi-gpu setup? And decent as you said?
Also, decent framerate can be defined differently. As what I can see, most enthusiasts with multiple gpu setup won't accept any lower than 60 fps.
So yeah, almost never is my opinion.
DarkLordMalik
Member
I sure hope these aren't from the PC version. They look quite bad.
For everyone suffering this affliction, here are some Skyrim PS3 captures:
FYI
Wow, I thought Skyrim looked kinda rough on PC at times (with max distance LoD). Jesus christ, last gen went on for way too long.
I looked for a capture from the VGX trailer, same part, gamersyde quality:
Then again compared to the 30 minute gameplay gamersyde quality:
These particular screenshots look bad, generally low detail and sub-1080p blur but that doesn't mean that it has been downgraded and it's not representative of how the game will look in motion anyway.
My only hope is that CD Project tries to push the game on all the different platforms it runs on as much as they can.
My only hope is that CD Project tries to push the game on all the different platforms it runs on as much as they can.
Skyrim on PS3 can look beautiful as well. It depends on what you're choosing to show, you can make bad screens out of the most beatiful and technically advanced game.
BouncyFrag
Member
Thank god they didn't put anatomically incorrect armor on the harpy thing and wolf.
The first screenshot was taken from a trailer, as you say, so a high quality source video and a tiny slice of footage that doesn't necessarily need to run perfectly for a full demo playthrough. It features a time of day that was likely chosen for its more dramatic look. And it also looks downsampled for an ultra-clean IQ.I looked for a capture from the VGX trailer, same part, gamersyde quality:
Then again compared to the 30 minute gameplay gamersyde quality:
These things can make a big difference.
While true about being able to make bad screens out of even a beautiful game, Skyrim on last-gen is definitely dated looking. It can look beautiful by last-gen standards, but I think much of it has to do with the immersion, scale and art style rather than technically proficient graphics.
maneil99
Member
Witcher 2 was overrated graphically, likely due to its timed exclusivity on PC. The sharpening filter and bloom on human textures was hideous in my opinion. Witcher 3 seems like its getting alot of hype for its visuals, even though apart from the compressed gifs nothing actually shown has looked nearly good enough to warrant the hype around the games visuals
GasProblem
Member
I'm just dying for some console footage because I know I won't have a PC that will run this on ultra for a long time.
The Witcher 2 for 360 was a pretty great port right? I trust CD Projekt with handling the console versions well.
The Witcher 2 for 360 was a pretty great port right? I trust CD Projekt with handling the console versions well.
jim2point0
Banned
Uhhh.... these screenshots are not sub-1080p. If anything, they've been downsampled from a higher resolution. They're perfectly crisp with 0 aliasing (except for that vista shot maybe).
RoadHazard
Gold Member
This isn't terribly impressive visually, IMO. Doesn't really look better than TW2 to me, although taking the much vaster environments into account of course makes it more impressive overall.
Turin Turambar
Member
I looked for a capture from the VGX trailer, same part, gamersyde quality:
Then again compared to the 30 minute gameplay gamersyde quality:
Not the same place (just the region), not the same time of day, different Geralt hair and armor, and different levels of brightness/contrast.
And let's be honest, the first screenshot looks like they had a sharpen filter and pumped up the contrast to make it "pop out" more.
Honey Bunny
Member
RIP magic fur.
ROUGE_BLOCK
Member
Pffffffft those graphics are so average.
..if you're blind and cannot feel the scope and breath in everyone of those beauts
Auto-Reply
Member
Disagree, who you can sleep with is key in The Witcher!
jim2point0
Banned
Possible scenarios:
1. They accidentally took a bunch of screenshots with the settings on low. Released them anyways.
2. Purposefully took screenshots with settings on low but decided not to tell anyone. Apparently it's a good idea to let people come to their own conclusions? (fyi - no it's not)
3. These areas are just not up to par with the other locations shown so far
4. Downgrade
The screenshots reveal definitely was a mess. First the official twitter account accidentally posts the same pic twice, then a dev comes and posts the real pic.
Tidus_Great
Banned
graphics got downgraded.
DouglasteR
Member
1 - Nobody really know from what platform this is
2 - I believe in CDPR
2 - I believe in CDPR
bigboss370
Member
none of the screens in OP are impressive...
GravityMan
Member
Disappointing, even if this is on low PC settings or if it's the Xbox One version. That wolf looks mediocre even by LAST gen standards, and no it's not just because of the lack of Hairworks. The branches and twigs in the snow screenshots also look bad.
If this is on low settings then CDPR needs to take better screenshots.
The demo they showed recently already looked like a step down from the Sword of Destiny trailer. While I'm not yet convinced that the game was actually downgraded, I think those folks who are claiming "downgrade" are justified in their concerns.
If this is on low settings then CDPR needs to take better screenshots.
The demo they showed recently already looked like a step down from the Sword of Destiny trailer. While I'm not yet convinced that the game was actually downgraded, I think those folks who are claiming "downgrade" are justified in their concerns.
Canis lupus
Member
In the case of TW3, CDProjekt itself elevated the expectations with past trailers and screenshots
I mean, from this:
To this:
Is kinda brutal.
Could this be a bigger downgrade than Watch Dogs? Gah damn
Not sure what first page thought is impressive about those shots.
macfoshizzle
Member
is this a screenshot or illustration?
Head.spawn
Junior Member
OmegaTreeFish
Banned
Visually amazing. Got it pre ordered for £20. My laptop is prob gonna melt playing it but what ever.
True. Fuck the sharpening filter.
