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[RPGCrazied]

Alright, so I just played for a while. The game is fantastic, so fun, runs so smooth and the graphics and art style are amazing. I had no idea this had such deep rpg elements (I stayed away from info and videos about the game) so that was an awesome surprise.

Now for performance which is what most people are interested in. I played the game in 720p and it look great and had no screen tearing during the whole beginning of the game. After I got to the first area where you can actually have a look at the open world I started seeing tearing. The tearing only happened when I was looking in the direction of the open world. If I look at a small area in scope I do not see any tearing. I decided that was a good place to switch over to 1080p and see if there was any difference. The results are exactly the same so from what I see, there is no real difference between 720p and 1080p.

Now honestly, the tearing is barely noticeable, you have to be looking for it. I don't know why, but the tearing is different to me in this game. It seems to be more subtle so it isn't as noticeable as in other games. It doesn't bother me at all. Hope the helps.

Thanks for the write up. I'll stick with 1080p then. I'm sure the image will look nicer.

 

[neoism]

THQSledge just said on the stream: No config file and no other graphics options. At least that's cleared up.

well at least I know this company LIES to the fans and customers to get them to buy their games... :/ never again THQ.

 

[JambiBum]

It appears that the Steam update is an actual re-download of the game itself. So, it looks like we'll be getting the REAL version of the game!

Source?

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

Anyone else having problems redeeming the Tomb code on the website?

Keeps saying it's invalid or in use.

What a terrible way to do DLC.

 

[DeathGlobe]

If anyone needs psn buddies for item trading and such my psn is my username

 

[Megasoum]

It appears that the Steam update is an actual re-download of the game itself. So, it looks like we'll be getting the REAL version of the game!

If the guy is downloading the whole game again then it's not an update, it's the guy's steam that is acting up. Happens all the time that steam will try to re-download a whole game for no apparent reason. That's not an update, that's a fuckup from Steam.

 

[sflufan]

Source?

http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29316393/Steam:_Big_Update_Downloading...

Edit: nevermind.

 

[Bucca]

Anyone else having problems redeeming the Tomb code on the website?

Keeps saying it's invalid or in use.

What a terrible way to do DLC.

EDIT: This.

 

[keltickennedy]

Anyone else having problems redeeming the Tomb code on the website?

Keeps saying it's invalid or in use.

What a terrible way to do DLC.

It's not out yet.

 

[Dahbomb]

It appears that the Steam update is an actual re-download of the game itself. So, it looks like we'll be getting the REAL version of the game!

What?

 

[JambiBum]

http://community.darksiders.com/go/thread/view/138731/29316393/Steam:_Big_Update_Downloading...

Edit: nevermind.

That's one guy. With myself and others saying no update on our end. Now it could be that he just had it roll out to him first and we have to wait, but who knows.

 

[Bucca]

It's not out yet.

If Argul's Tomb DLC codes are available for XBOX 360, PlayStation3, or PC then you will receive your platform specific code. If not, we will contact you via the email address you've submitted once platform codes are available

?

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

It's not out yet.

THQ just posted a video on how to redeem the Tomb DLC. Though, in following the directions, it is not working.

 

[SaberVulcan]

So my adventurous spirit lead me to this friendly guy named

Spoiler

Gorewood

as the first real boss I fought. Results? 42 painful deaths.

That wasnt very fun.

 

[RPGCrazied]

How's the manual on console? 2 pages in black & white?

 

[Killer]

If anyone knows the soundtrack that kicks in 5:20 let me know. Couldn't find it in the OST.

 

[Kureizu]

Thanks for the write up. I'll stick with 1080p then. I'm sure the image will look nicer.

I guess that confirms PS3 as the superior console version. I've tried the 360 one and I can assure it's FAR from smooth.

 

[aparisi2274]

I'm curious about this as well. I have no idea when/how to get any of the bonus content. Got an e-mail after registering for the Van der Schmash and the Mace - the VdS link gave me a code which I don't know what to do with and the Mace didn't even give me a code. Also, I have the pre-order/LE DLC weapons but they're not in my inventory, so I'm guessing those show up later?

I just got this reply from the Darksiders II community on their site:

You get the items by talking to the blind chick in the first HUB where you meet Thane.
Go through her dialogue options and she will mention War and give you the items, if you have a save file, you get the shoulders, if you beat it and have the trophy for either difficulty you get the scythe.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

3 dungeons down

now how do I force V-Sync again?

 

[RadicalRad]

Bleh this whole not being able to toggle to the overworld map so you can quick travel out of dungeons on the PC is so dumb. I really hope they fix it soon.

 

[Ezio]

Can anyone tell me how you get the bonus items based off of the darksiders 1 achievements? I have the achievements but dont see the items anywhere.

 

[Megasoum]

Can anyone tell me how you get the bonus items based off of the darksiders 1 achievements? I have the achievements but dont see the items anywhere.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41038742&postcount=3342

 

[Carlisle]

Thanks for that.

Do you know how to retrieve any of the pre-order weapons/armor and the stuff from signing up for THQ/FaceBook thing?

In that same area, instead of going left

Spoiler

to the makers

or right

Spoiler

to the blindfolded woman

, go straight ahead to that pedestal thing and check your offline messages. They'll all be in there.

 

[gdt]

Bleh this whole not being able to toggle to the overworld map so you can quick travel out of dungeons on the PC is so dumb. I really hope they fix it soon.

Click the left stick.

 

[Broadbandito]

What are those blue shards that are just chillin all over the place?!

 

[vaelic]

someone please explain d3doverrider to me and why i need it. 1080p gaming here on 42"

 

[Tucah]

Click the left stick.

Shit, I'm like seven hours in and never figured this out. That makes things so much better.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

What are those blue shards that are just chillin all over the place?!

You'll get an item later in the game that help with that.

 

[DTKT]

What are those blue shards that are just chillin all over the place?!

Part of a later side quest, right before the second "main" dungeon. You need to speak with some rock dude.

 

[Broadbandito]

Part of a later side quest, right before the second "main" dungeon. You need to speak with some rock dude.

ok tankssssssssss

 

[WickedLaharl]

well at least I know this company LIES to the fans and customers to get them to buy their games... :/ never again THQ.

they really deserve to be called out on their bullshit.

 

[vaelic]

they really deserve to be called out on their bullshit.

go to their official forums like everyone else and post your complaint

 

[Khezu]

well at least I know this company LIES to the fans and customers to get them to buy their games... :/ never again THQ.

Probably won't live long enough for it to even happen again.

Just need to rush Stick of truth out as fast as possible so they can die a peaceful death.

 

[neoism]

Bleh this whole not being able to toggle to the overworld map so you can quick travel out of dungeons on the PC is so dumb. I really hope they fix it soon.

its the left L3 button. lol

 

[neoism]

go to their official forums like everyone else and post your complaint

why complain they said no config file.... glad the game is good, but buying based on a lie straight from the developers is pretty shitty.

 

[BY2K]

So, no ini files, no in-menu graphical options. Both things the PC version was promised to have.

Screen tearing, which was said to be absent from all versions more than once, is there.

I was lied to, THQ. You lied to me.

 

[epmode]

Screen tearing, which was said to be absent from all versions more than once, is there.

I was lied to, THQ. You lied to me.

At least the tearing has a trivial fix.

 

[ChuckNyce]

So my adventurous spirit lead me to this friendly guy named

Spoiler

Gorewood

as the first real boss I fought. Results? 42 painful deaths.

That wasnt very fun.

Yeah I did the same. After being decimated the first 5 times I realized I just wasn't supposed to be taking him on yet haha.

 

[neoism]

So, no ini files, no in-menu graphical options. Both things the PC version was promised to have.

Screen tearing, which was said to be absent from all versions more than once, is there.

I was lied to, THQ. You lied to me.

that quote in my post a few up that THQSledge guys said no config file or more options on the pc... :/

 

[ParityBit]

Anyone else having problems redeeming the Tomb code on the website?

Keeps saying it's invalid or in use.

What a terrible way to do DLC.

I added the dash to the code and then it accepted it. So once the code releases it said I would get emailed.

 

[BY2K]

Yes, the tearing can be fixed. The ini file can be added.

It was my impression though that it would be from day 1.

 

[vaelic]

Yes, the tearing can be fixed. The ini file can be added.

It was my impression though that it would be from day 1.

how do we fix the tearing?

 

[j-wood]

Didn't THQ come out an say the PC version was going to be so much better than DS1 with configuration options and such? I know I read an article a few weeks ago about how THQ had PC gamers come in and test the game out on PCs and were really hyping it up.

So you guys are saying they just basically lied about all of that?

 

[soulassssns]

Normal or Apocalyptic? Need a quick answer.

I am playing on Apocalyptic and enjoying it alot.

 

[BY2K]

I meant Vigil can fix it. With a patch.

Hopefully.

 

[WickedLaharl]

posting on new page

 

[epmode]

Didn't THQ come out an say the PC version was going to be so much better than DS1 with configuration options and such? I know I read an article a few weeks ago about how THQ had PC gamers come in and test the game out on PCs and were really hyping it up.

So you guys are saying they just basically lied about all of that?

Maybe you're thinking of Borderlands 2? Then again, I haven't really been following this game.

how do we fix the tearing?

A wonderful program called D3DOverrider.
And since you asked earlier, D3DOverrider lets you add vsync and triple buffering to most modern 3D games.

 

[HungOverOnATues]

how do we fix the tearing?

Have you tried using D3DOverrider to force vsync+triple buffering?

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

Enjoying this game.

Aside from the frame-rate(360 version) and messy graphics. When enemies clump together and I'm caught in the middle it just looks like a big blob of whatever.

 

[soulassssns]

What is up with all those blue crystal like things I keep seeing everywhere? I keep thing I should be shooting an arrow or using a hookshot on them LOL.