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[cyberheater]

This was supposedly due to the PS3 version upscaling to 1080p instead of running 720p native.

Honestly. I think they both look great. Crytek have done a magnificient job.

 

[nelsonroyale]

From the thread at beyond3D it's clear that the 360 version is slightly sharper and the textures on the PS3 version are a hair softer but really. They are virtually identical.

Certainly the closest I've seen a multiplatform game running. Which is good but why the bullshit stuff from Crytek devs stating that the PS3 was performing better then the 360 version. That's clearly not the case given that the 360 version runs smoother and has a higher framerate.

Anyway. It looks fantastic.

I agree with you, the only difference seems to be the resolution. I think textures, lighting, everything else is identical. "sharper" textures on the 360 are a result of the slightly higher resolution, "crisper" lighting seems to result from the same...

I agree the game looks great, but if the ps3 version really is as blurry as the youtube videos suggest, the amazing detail and set pieces are held back by the clarity...

 

[Barack Lesnar]

I'm really starting to think that the launch of the GTX 590 has something to do about it.
There's just no other explanation... if the SDK is already done (and it obviously is) it should support DX11 already.

I really think that there's something related to how the 6990 could destroy the GTX 580 without a proper nVidia card for comparisons.

That's an interesting theory. Could be right. Nvidia probably threw a bunch of cash their way too

 

[-tetsuo-]

It's like they hand picked the worst map for the multiplayer demo. Or the most CoD one. These other ones look really damn good.

 

[cyberheater]

PS3 version looks horrible :S

What? They both look 99.9% identical.

 

[Gvaz]

This was supposedly due to the PS3 version upscaling to 1080p instead of running 720p native.

I suppose so, but those images are in 720. I'm going to assume that's source.

Also the ps3 one has a bit of a blur filter on it. That's kind of what the PC version looked like before the whole .bat file thing.

The ps3 one also has higher res textures and AF, which imo is 1000000000000000 times more important than it looking "crisper" or running at 1080 natively.

 

[kitch9]

So... win?

More like so.........When?

 

[Ysiadmihi]

It's good to hear they're removing aim assist from multiplayer on PC. That's just a moronic idea that should have never even been considered.

 

[Sethos]

What? They both look 99.9% identical.

99.9%? No.

 

[cyberheater]

...I agree the game looks great, but if the ps3 version really is as blurry as the youtube videos suggest, the amazing detail and set pieces are held back by the clarity...

I really don't think the PS3 is going to be, in reality, any blurrier then the 360 version.

 

[seeds19]

PS3 version looks horrible :S

 

[Gvaz]

I hope a mod comes in and decreases the size of the weapons, cause this shit's absurd.

Want a higher FOV (90) than the default (55 iirc)?

Okay!

Holy fuck this shit.

 

[cyberheater]

The ps3 one also has higher res textures and AF, which imo is 1000000000000000 times more important than it looking "crisper" or running at 1080 natively.

I think the PS3 version has better AF for sure but higher resolution textures. Er... No. It wouldn't surprise me if they are exactly the same for both console versions.

 

[cyberheater]

99.9%? No.

Please point out the major differences 'cause I just don't see it.

 

[Always-honest]

http://www.vgarabia.com/2011/03/21/crysis-2-vs-killzone-3-the-truth/

Mwahahhaha

What I can say right now is Crytek solution is variable. Also, Crysis 2 has bigger and more open environments, which means that Crytek’s solution has more edges to smooth out. Also, the darker and less colorful art style of Killzone 3 make the jaggies look less noticeable.

 

[Gvaz]

I think the PS3 version has better AF for sure but higher resolution textures. Er... No. It wouldn't surprise me if they are exactly the same for both console versions.

That link earlier in the thread showing between 360 and PS3 doesn't seem to want to load half the time, but one of the images showing texture work on characters was a big difference. There was one with a dude's armpatch, where on the PS3 it was clear, and the 360 it looked like crap.

 

[dreamer3kx]

PS3 version looks horrible :S

You lie.

 

[TUROK]

That link earlier in the thread showing between 360 and PS3 doesn't seem to want to load half the time, but one of the images showing texture work on characters was a big difference. There was one with a dude's armpatch, where on the PS3 it was clear, and the 360 it looked like crap.

http://www.abload.de/img/crysis2360-4spo0.gif

Textures are identical.

 

[Gvaz]

Textures are identical.

Hrm... The one I remember seeing was just the armband and it looked like there was more of a difference than that...

That's pretty much the same though.

 

[aegies]

The PS3 version is missing lighting effects from my impressions with the retail disc. There are things that are lit on 360 that aren't on PS3. There are other differences as well. Texture wise, things look the same.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

I think the wii version looks the best.

 

[cyberheater]

That link earlier in the thread showing between 360 and PS3 doesn't seem to want to load half the time, but one of the images showing texture work on characters was a big difference. There was one with a dude's armpatch, where on the PS3 it was clear, and the 360 it looked like crap.

Oh right. I think the guys on the Beyond3D thought that was caused by a LOD issue rather then a texture resolution issue. I've seen the higher rez pics of the same scene and if anything, the 360 version looked slightly better.

360 Version

PS3 Version

Once again the PS3 version looks a tad softer.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

Textures are identical.

Might be time to take another trip to the optometrist. I see crisp, slightly less crisp, crisp, slightly less crisp.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

hahahaha This forum is really funny

 

[TUROK]

Might be time to take another trip to the optometrist. I see crisp, slightly less crisp, crisp, slightly less crisp.

The texture resolutions are exactly the same. The display resolutions are not.

GTFO with your condescending bullshit.

 

[Gvaz]

Might be time to take another trip to the optometrist. I see crisp, slightly less crisp, crisp, slightly less crisp.

That's only because of the filter, not because of anything else. There's like a blur overlay.

 

[cyberheater]

Might be time to take another trip to the optometrist. I see crisp, slightly less crisp, crisp, slightly less crisp.

The slightly less crisp version is the PS3 version. But really, when you're sitting back on your couch, are you going to notice any difference. Absolutely not.

 

[JoeBoy101]

PC-specific graphic features - Features such as DX11 aren't generally featured in console ports because the consoles don't support them. Crysis 2 will feature DX11.

Well its good to know that Crytek is launching their game for the PC with one of its features... Absent. Gone. Missing. Incomplete. Non-present. Ethereal. Omitted. Misplaced. Mislaid.

Now, say if Crytek did something crazy and announced when a DX11 patch would be release, that would be encouraging.

So I know all the talk here is on the graphics, but does anybody have any idea on how it plays?

Is this just another COD clone? ie. linear and set-piece driven, or it more open ended? (relative to console shooters, I know Crysis 1 was extremely open).

Based on videos and initial impressions, say somewhere in the middle, leaning to more linear, but still with some open maps comparatively.

 

[NullPointer]

So I know all the talk here is on the graphics, but does anybody have any idea on how it plays?

Is this just another COD clone? ie. linear and set-piece driven, or it more open ended? (relative to console shooters, I know Crysis 1 was extremely open).

 

[cyberheater]

That's only because of the filter, not because of anything else. There's like a blur overlay.

Yeah. I think you're right. The difference could definitely for by the motion blur filter at that particular frame.

 

[Corky]

Well its good to know that Crytek is launching their game for the PC with one of its features... Absent. Gone. Missing. Incomplete. Non-present. Ethereal. Omitted. Misplaced. Mislaid.

Now, say if Crytek did something crazy and announced when a DX11 patch would be release, that would be encouraging.

When/if the console versions sell a couple of mill' then we might get some info about a dx11 patch :[

 

[Always-honest]

let's quote some more giant screens.

 

[Zen]

From a thread from Beyond3D.

360 Version

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa475/NIGHTMAR3xGTx/Games/Crysis2360-3.jpg

PS3 Version

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa475/NIGHTMAR3xGTx/Games/PS3Crysis3.jpg

They look virtually identical but the 360 version does look a tad crisper and the textures are quite as soft as the PS3 version.

That's the resolution and slightly different contrast, not sharper textures.

 

[Gvaz]

let's quote some more giant screens.

I'm running a 1920x1200 monitor and a 1920x1080 monitor side by side

 

[JB1981]

I played ps3/360 mp and the ps3 looked noticeably blurrier in motion.

 

[MrCompletely]

So I know all the talk here is on the graphics, but does anybody have any idea on how it plays?

Is this just another COD clone? ie. linear and set-piece driven, or it more open ended? (relative to console shooters, I know Crysis 1 was extremely open).

I second this question. I love Crysis 1 and Warhead even though they don't look fantastic on my outdated rig, I'm just curious if Crysis 2 carries forward and/or improves on the same style of gameplay.

 

[strata8]

I played ps3/360 mp and the ps3 looked noticeably blurrier in motion.

Both retail versions have better IQ than the MP demos.

I second this question. I love Crysis 1 and Warhead even though they don't look fantastic on my outdated rig, I'm just curious if Crysis 2 carries forward and/or improves on the same style of gameplay.

I't's both, from what I can see, eg:

Yea they are definitely bigger,considerably.Game structure is made that way that in every new mission/chapter you get the info/story to what to do,its completely linear and you go through that.It is not long though,it depends on mission.

When they are finished talking you generally find yourself going to marked point,through streets you find yourself in quite big battlegrounds doing what ever the hell you want.Vertical gameplay is great as there is alot of buildings,passages,trucks,random objects that you can climb on and use tactical advantage and thinking how you are going to play.Its full of variety and its a game with lots of re-playability,

 

[scitek]

PS3 version looks horrible :S

 

[TheApatheticOne]

Well, one of the XBox 360 images, according to my trained eye, seems to have an extra 2 pixels (usually in the upper right hand corner, they're there, trust me) and is crispy like a kettel cooked potato chip. The motion blur seems to be .0000000586% better in the PS3 version and moves with the grace of a Raccoon (not to mention an absolutely bangin' texture resolution and lighting that would make the Heaven's weep with jealously). The PC version, in its natural habitat, seems to eat mangos by the dozen. Its thrist for good mangos is a never-ending one it seems from the HD-videos Ive seen.

Seriously, the PS3, 360 and PC versions, more or less, look pretty damn good. Lol

 

[dgenx]

For ps3 owners, does this game looks better than killzone3?

 

[scitek]

For ps3 owners, does this game looks better than killzone3?

Pretty much depends solely on your art-style preference because they both look excellent.

 

[GHG]

Where the feck are all the 1080p maxxed out PC version screens?

 

[scitek]

Where the feck are all the 1080p maxxed out PC version screens?

I'll post some as soon as I can download and actually play the damn thing tomorrow at 7am EST. Fuck you EA.

 

[Chrange]

I'm thinking that it's an issue with texture loading. The textures loaded slowly in the 360 demo and since the PS3 version had a mandatory install, it may be less prone to that issue. If I'm right then installing it on 360 should help.

I kind of wonder why LoT refuses to do comparisons with an install to the HDD, even in games where the PS3 version has a mandatory install. Even having it as an additional comparison would make more sense than simply pretending it doesn't exist.

 

[JB1981]

Both retail versions have better IQ than the MP demos.



I't's both, from what I can see, eg:

Pretty sure the PS3 demo was submission code. The SP might look better but I highly doubt MP will see any improvements.

 

[dark10x]

For ps3 owners, does this game looks better than killzone3?

Going PC here, but I think Crysis 2 (on any platform) stands up very well against Killzone 3 and, in many ways, exceeds it. It's a close call as KZ3 is very impressive, but Crysis 2 has a larger scale and sticks with realtime cutscenes all the way through (at least I believe so).

I will say that, I still think Killzone 2 stacks up against both of them and looks a bit nicer than KZ3 in some specific ways.

On the PC at 60 fps, Crysis 2 is likely to be one of the best looking games on any platform.

 

[AwesomeSauce]

I kind of wonder why LoT refuses to do comparisons with an install to the HDD, even in games where the PS3 version has a mandatory install. Even having it as an additional comparison would make more sense than simply pretending it doesn't exist.

I think they rather do the comparison just out of the box. I mean the 360 install is optional while to play the ps3 game you need to install to play. They go through it as if you just got the game and put it in the system and start and give no advantages to the other system so they can be fair and not give one the advantage or something.

 

[-tetsuo-]

Posted already? Retail 360 multiplayer on Parking Deck map.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L83gV5KD6M

I love the countdown lol

 

[Man]

Pretty sure the PS3 demo was submission code. The SP might look better but I highly doubt MP will see any improvements.

People have ridiculous high hopes for the SP portion to transcend technically for some reason.
I think this will be a really fun game but what you saw in the MP demo is what you will get more or less.

 

[Rengoku]

Going PC here, but I think Crysis 2 (on any platform) stands up very well against Killzone 3 and, in many ways, exceeds it. It's a close call as KZ3 is very impressive, but Crysis 2 has a larger scale and sticks with realtime cutscenes all the way through (at least I believe so).

I will say that, I still think Killzone 2 stacks up against both of them and looks a bit nicer than KZ3 in some specific ways.

On the PC at 60 fps, Crysis 2 is likely to be one of the best looking games on any platform.

So about those realtime cutscenes, I know KZ3 used pre-rendered to cover up their ingame load times, do we know what the load times are like for Crysis 2?