ClanOfNone
Member
I wasn't a big fan of QB, I find it to be their weakest game for sure. Control is a much better game, both from a gameplay standpoint, and a pretty nifty (so far) story.
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nowhat
Gold Member
No crashes so far, but there definitely can be some clipping issues. Once I was able to walk through a table. Once, I got stuck in a table - it was quite hilarious really, I ended up playing for several minutes with a table bouncing around my torso. Typical in games, especially open-world at that, sure. It was fun though, should have saved the video.
Mista
Banned
Happened to twice but got stuck on the legs for a minute. Looks like it’s the same damn table
HotPocket69
Banned
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
I kinda felt itchy after seeing this.
EDMIX
Writes a lot, says very little
I hope its as trippy as Max Payne 1 and 2 was, those dream sequences are some of my favorite in gaming.
HotPocket69
Banned
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ClanOfNone
Member
lmao, orders of magnitude more
Ozymandias013
Banned
Days Gone is an awesome game,I'll say its better than Control,even though they are 2 different games,the story in that game is really really good,and they fixed a lot of things
Halo is Back
Member
Loving this game so far but only one major issue......the frame rate CRAPS out on Xbox S. More often than not when I pick up something to throw the game just can’t handle it.
Other than that I love the combat, the powers are satisfying and fluid to use as well. The destructible environments are an absolute joy to wreck and the art design is simply top notch here
Other than that I love the combat, the powers are satisfying and fluid to use as well. The destructible environments are an absolute joy to wreck and the art design is simply top notch here
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Freeman76
Member
There is something wrong with your console mate, a few stutters here and there and the map takes a while to load, but framerate is steady, a tiny drop here and there but nothing like you are saying. Even the recent DF article confirms that, so if anyone is talking 'rubbish' its you mate.
Otterz4Life
Member
Anyone playing on base consoles? Is it do-able? I think Digital Foundry does great work, but in doing so seeks to find worst case scenarios in order to see where the boundaries are.
Does the frame rate drop severely at every single enemy encounter or only in certain areas that are, for whatever reason, more straining on resources?
I have a pretty high tolerance for sub 30 frame rates. For example, I had a blast playing RDR2 on my One S and BotW on Wii U. I thought RDR2 played pretty damn well overall even though DF lamented the One S version. BotW hard locks to 20fps in towns on the Wii U, but I still managed to put in 120 hours to complete it.
Does the frame rate drop severely at every single enemy encounter or only in certain areas that are, for whatever reason, more straining on resources?
I have a pretty high tolerance for sub 30 frame rates. For example, I had a blast playing RDR2 on my One S and BotW on Wii U. I thought RDR2 played pretty damn well overall even though DF lamented the One S version. BotW hard locks to 20fps in towns on the Wii U, but I still managed to put in 120 hours to complete it.
Hostile_18
Banned
I'm liking this alot more now from my earlier impressions (which were a 7/10). It's a rough start though, not in gameplay but more how they introduce the story.
I don't think I've ever seen a game that screams out for HDR more though. So strange it didn't launch with it.
I'll wait till I complete it before I offer my final verdict lol. If you like third person action/gunplay AND a trippy story it's a safe bet to go for it.
I don't think I've ever seen a game that screams out for HDR more though. So strange it didn't launch with it.
I'll wait till I complete it before I offer my final verdict lol. If you like third person action/gunplay AND a trippy story it's a safe bet to go for it.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
I’m enjoying it. Now I have no idea what the fuck is going on with this story, I can’t be the only one, it’s trippy as hell though. Now maybe it’s because I was talking to a friend on the phone while playing but I’m totally lost with the story. I have no idea why she’s being called the director or who her brother is or how he’s even important. Not sure if I’m supposed to know enough, I wasn’t paying full attention, but hey friendship duty called.
But gameplay is fun aside for some major frame rate drops and I’m not even a frame rate guy, never have been a snob with in. In fact many games I see people complain about it and I don’t notice a damn thing. But this is the 2nd game in a row where I’m noticing it and noticing it hardcore. This and Darksiders 3. Just a coincidence I guess. I have a Pro, so...
Also a little issue with save spots and checkpoints but it isn’t too bad.
But gameplay is fun aside for some major frame rate drops and I’m not even a frame rate guy, never have been a snob with in. In fact many games I see people complain about it and I don’t notice a damn thing. But this is the 2nd game in a row where I’m noticing it and noticing it hardcore. This and Darksiders 3. Just a coincidence I guess. I have a Pro, so...
Also a little issue with save spots and checkpoints but it isn’t too bad.
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Mista
Banned
I meant the articles and not you........
There’s nothing wrong with my console and yes DF video confirmed that heavy FPS drops
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JORMBO
Darkness no more
A couple gigabytes. I forget the exact size. It wasn’t too big.
Exentryk
Member
Been playing at 4K (DLSS 1080) with all max settings except Volumetric Lights at Medium, and it's been running at around 45-55 fps. Playing on 65 C9 OLED with a 2080 and a 5930k at 4.4GHz, and it's pretty smooth. The only annoying part is that the game has a really blurry look. DLSS has a lot of aliasing still there (from character's hair to small lines across windows, steps, etc).
The RTX stuff is really cool. Seeing enemy reflections on glass and thinking there is another enemy there is something we'll have to learn in the future. The story seems crazy so far (still very early), but it's intriguing enough. I don't play shooters normally, but I seem to be doing okay in the early stages. The abilities are fun to use. Let's see how it progresses.
Below is a 4K 60fps capture of some exploration and combat:
The RTX stuff is really cool. Seeing enemy reflections on glass and thinking there is another enemy there is something we'll have to learn in the future. The story seems crazy so far (still very early), but it's intriguing enough. I don't play shooters normally, but I seem to be doing okay in the early stages. The abilities are fun to use. Let's see how it progresses.
Below is a 4K 60fps capture of some exploration and combat:
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LaughingStock
Member
Aiming feels floaty as hell.
GHG
Gold Member
Play around with the sensitivity settings.
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Those timed missions are no joke. Got my arse handed to me swiftly on the first one.
Sygma
Member
Finished it almost entirely (just got only one side mission left), honestly Sam Lake is one crazy finnish treasure. The balls on this guy
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Ashtray Maze and well, in general the last two chapters being an utterly crazy mindfuck coupled to the best visuals ive seen in a long time also helps
to retcon Alan Wake in the same universe basically
Ashtray Maze and well, in general the last two chapters being an utterly crazy mindfuck coupled to the best visuals ive seen in a long time also helps
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DunDunDunpachi
Banned
Sounds like the base PS4 version really, really chugs. Guess I'll wait until I get myself a Pro.
Mista
Banned
You won’t be disappointed. To me this is by far remedy’s greatest game
Ivory Blood
Member
Damn what a ride. They really killed momentum of such a great game with not giving it more marketing and hype, and also going to Epic.
The crazy thing is
The crazy thing is
Alan Wake is actually in the same universe and Wake is still there somewhere...writing and trying to get out. That slide projector from American Nightmare is the same one as in Control then?
Sygma
Member
I'm pretty sure he was the guy trying to book a room in the motel. Then again said person literally dies after so maybe not lol
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Ivory Blood
Member
Hmm, doubt it, they said in one of the reports, that a piece of Wakes manuscript was found under the door inside the motel, the one with the swirly symbol. So Wake is still trapped in the Dark Place. But when Jesse and the Bureau deal with the Hiss and whatever Marshall is up to, maybe she'll allocate some agents to go rescue Alan.
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HotPocket69
Banned
Love how the area name just slams you in the face upon entering for the first time
HotPocket69
Banned
The final DLC expansion is titled "AWE". I realize it has its own meaning in the game, but with Wake tied to the universe you never know. Maybe Alan Wake Extraction?
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Ivory Blood
Member
Maybe, maybe... Considering how blatantly they put a lot of Alan Wake stuff in there and Jesse quoting that poet Thomas Zane as her favorite, Control could be considered a stealthy sequel to that game. Though I don't think they'll literally rescue him - maybe just give us a lead into a proper Alan Wake sequel.
Ivory Blood
Member
The moment this plays in the game, is up there with Alan Wakes "Children of the Elder God". Perfect blend of gameplay and music.
LaughingStock
Member
Gaaah... I want to read the spoilers!!!
H4ze
Banned
Don't do it. I am now around 1 hour in the game, I went n completely blind and it's amazing.
btw - does someoneelse have problems with the lip sync? It's sometimes totaly off and honestly, it bothers me a little bit during the cutscenes.
Edit. Just read about it, seems like a common thing in the game, well, nvm tho, still awesome as hell and nothing a patch can't fix.
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nowhat
Gold Member
Having some lip sync issues is one thing (and yes, they can and do exist). But I think it's quite shocking that I've had those FMV clips with that "scientist guy" stutter and be off sync like a ton. Like, how hard can it be to play an FMV clip nowadays? You could do it with a toaster.btw - does someoneelse have problems with the lip sync? It's sometimes totaly off and honestly, it bothers me a little bit during the cutscenes.
Edit. Just read about it, seems like a common thing in the game, well, nvm tho, still awesome as hell and nothing a patch can't fix.
This is certainly a game that could have benefited from a month or two of optimization, on every platform. But hey, release early and patch later (if ever) seems to be acceptable these days.
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Dr.Morris79
Gold Member
Twenty minutes in, I'm hooked
..Then had to turn it off as the missus wants to watch Suits.
Damn.
..Then had to turn it off as the missus wants to watch Suits.
Damn.
Halo is Back
Member
Me too. I love the aesthetics in this gameLove how the area name just slams you in the face upon entering for the first time
Halo is Back
Member
If you have a high tolerance I think you will be fine. Its not every encounter but it dose happen a lot more than it should honestly
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DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
It's like Mindhunter.Love how the area name just slams you in the face upon entering for the first time
Otterz4Life
Member
I love every design decision that went into this game.
Dee Dah Dave
Member
Seems to be running decent on my now shitty old PC. 60fps more or less stable at max graphics (except the RT stuff) and 1080p.
Halo is Back
Member
*Level up and become Director of the Bureau
*Objective: destroy every piece of furniture in this building with my new awesome powers
*Objective: destroy every piece of furniture in this building with my new awesome powers
Yay! I'm so happy that there are so many people on here that are enjoying Control as much as I am. I agree with everyone that this game should have had a much bigger marketing push. It's so good, but I feel like it's flying a bit under the radar.
And does anyone else look around at the environment with pride after a big fight with the paranormal. The destruction in this game is insane!
And does anyone else look around at the environment with pride after a big fight with the paranormal. The destruction in this game is insane!
TheSadRanger
Banned
I like the game but is the map being awful an intentional design decision lol??