It could be an issue specific to DF, but I remember reading impressions of people playing games like Battlefield 4 and DriveClub 'without issue' when they first came out as well. It doesn't have to affect every single person in order to be a widespread issue, ya know?
Face-Off: Evolve - PC/PS4/X1
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Stilton Disco
Member
We'll, that's what I get for reading in a rush. Seriously missed that bit entirely somehow.
Would still prefer a bit more information mind, but apparently they've improved considerably since I last read a DF comparison, so hats off to them.
Surely it would've been on the ot by now or on Twitter or anywhere, I've not read anything about it until Df used it as a point.
Er... is including a game's online functionality in a tech analysis something DF have done before? Because I sure don't remember ever seeing them do it.
All it's going to accomplish is making it look like a bit of damage control they tossed in when it became clear the XB1 version of the game was unquestionably the worst (Yet the author says it's a tough call for some reason.), further calling into question their already somewhat sketchy reputation these days.
All it's going to accomplish is making it look like a bit of damage control they tossed in when it became clear the XB1 version of the game was unquestionably the worst (Yet the author says it's a tough call for some reason.), further calling into question their already somewhat sketchy reputation these days.
It has full bot support and can be played offline. But it's MP focused.
Super_Cobra
Member
Funny because I've seen a lot of people complaining on evolves Facebook about the online connectivity on BOTH consoles.
So it might just be a bit of a crapshoot and DF got unlucky with the PS4 version at their time of testing?
While I don't blame them for posting their findings, they might want to do a bit more strenuous testing of something like online interconnectivity knowing how complex that area can be.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
But we haven't seen any of that talk with Evolve outside of this article. Suspect...
*edit*
Apparently there has been some talk, but it is both versions. Still suspect.
iceatcs
Junior Member
I see. Been look up a bit and It made for co-op.
Hmm, I'll drop this game out my list. I'm just can't play a game focused on the teamwork online with unknown people.
Dragon Puncher
Member
Does it even matter? It's a graphics comparison, connectivity issues shouldn't even enter the equation.
iceatcs
Junior Member
chromatic9
Member
750ti is a bit worse than a PS4 GPU which is somewhere between a 7850-7870. While its a good card to throw in the tests, expecting it to match the PS4 1080p is a little unfair. 760 is quite a bit better than a full 7870 so you might need to look around more or downclock for something more equal
The article states Evolve is heavy on the GPU for PC but his own tests and other benches around the net show it isn't.
The article states Evolve is heavy on the GPU for PC but his own tests and other benches around the net show it isn't.
Using their internet connection as means to question which version to get is laughable.
There are an infinite amount of reasons as to why it took them longer to find a game on ps4, most of which don't even come down to the console itself.
"we're using a 1080p screen for the ps4 version but for some reason its outputting in 480p so we give the win to xbox one."
There are an infinite amount of reasons as to why it took them longer to find a game on ps4, most of which don't even come down to the console itself.
"we're using a 1080p screen for the ps4 version but for some reason its outputting in 480p so we give the win to xbox one."
Super_Cobra
Member
I'm not sure what happened but the online connectivity is not just a ps4 issue.
Always-honest
Banned
Just copy paste this for the rest of the gen DF
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
DF does networking related comparisons too? I mean I guess it kinda is related to performance of a game but still thats weird
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Are DF really going to do PSN vs XBL now?
*grabs popcorn*
*grabs popcorn*
StrongBlackVine
Banned
They do now. Next up controllers!
They aren't comparing consoles(although I know that's how you view these Face Offs).
But I agree otherwise, there are reasons this could be happening unrelated to the software.
Lord of Castamere
Member
I just ran a quick test on PS4.
I searched for 6 Evacuation pvp matches and used a different preference each time. All of the matches were with new groups. The average time to find a match was 47 seconds. 57 highest - 26 lowest.
I don't feel like using matchmaking in a vs situation is right unless it's objective. For example, it was impossible to matchmake with a party on Ps4 in the Alpha and Beta.
That would be a objective reason to preorder one over the other.
I searched for 6 Evacuation pvp matches and used a different preference each time. All of the matches were with new groups. The average time to find a match was 47 seconds. 57 highest - 26 lowest.
I don't feel like using matchmaking in a vs situation is right unless it's objective. For example, it was impossible to matchmake with a party on Ps4 in the Alpha and Beta.
That would be a objective reason to preorder one over the other.
Hydrargyrus
Member
These guys are a joke
yes but don't go thinking its like Titanfall, it is a lot better, because they actually pad it with some meat on its bones in way of story and tutorials and the characters have personality ect ect
Super_Cobra
Member
The whole online argument is silly. I've been playing psn since 2006. I've been playing my brother 360 before I got my PS3. In my opinion the only difference I noticed between Xbox live and psn was that you paid for one. If a game lagged on PS3, it also lagged on 360. I can only remember how laggy cod 4 and mw2 were on xbl.
The game servers have nothing to do with PSN or XBL, they are hosted on other infrastructure. If you are able to remain signed in, then that comparison is irrelevant.
demigod
Member
Every shooter is a multiplayer game. They should mention online infrastructure in every game from now on.
Only issue I every had with bf4 was conquest. Everything else ran great from launch. Anyone who said they had no issues with Driveclub were playing a different game than me.
FeiRR
Banned
That's very convenient because you can't measure it objectively like, for example, graphics.
Doctor_Thomas
Member
Then, why not also mention ambiance of the room you're playing in? It's about as subjective and comparitive.
Neither MS or Sony run Evolves servers so I don't understand your point. Only thing live or psn do really is verify you're service is paid for. After that you connect to 3rd party servers on both consoles which is dependent on your connection.
One is related to how the game functions and one isn't. That's why, quite obviously.
And this is actually entirely testable. I don't know if DF have the resources to do it, though. It would require a fair sample size as well.
Duxxy3
Member
Psn still needs to be up to gain access to multiplayer games. How many times was it down just this week?
Doctor_Thomas
Member
Neither have anything to do with the technical make up of the game but do have an impact on the enjoyment. Network conditions may have nothing to do with the game, but entirely down to the console, the connection method, ports, firewalls, external latency, other users on the same connection, the ISP and, finally, the netcode. There's too many variables to accurately test it in a few days or even make a proper comparison.
At this point we should start asking how many times it was up, amiright
It was down about 10 minutes,Other than DDos attacks psn has been good for me connection wise. Issues I had was friends list and messaging both have been fixed.
StrongBlackVine
Banned
Xbox Live has down quite a bit too. It's not so one-sided now with issues.
1 time for me which was during scheduled maintenance.
DF makes no mention of not being able to sign in to PSN. They mention longer matchmaking times. That is on the game, not PSN.
GribbleGrunger
Dreams in Digital
I have a Ferrari and my friend has a Morris Minor but his car 'performed' better than mine because I couldn't find a petrol station.
Eurogamer.
Netcode and servers are certainly 'technical' aspects of a game, especially an online-focused one.
OdysseusVA
Banned
Online infrastructure lol
Keep reaching, DF.
Keep reaching, DF.