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DARKSIDERS |OT| More like Zelda than God of War
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John Rabbit
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achievements are a go.Stallion Free said:
GWX said:It's a shame that the PC doesn't have proper graphics options: the Eurogamer.de review mention that you can only modify the resolution and turn on or off V-Sync. Also, that propably means no AA support (at least not native, maybe it works if forcing).
Well, at least it mentions that it's a solid port, so I'm still interested.
from what i've read it doesnt even have proper 4:3 resolution options. i still use crt with my pc so now im thinking of getting the 360 version.
Ok, first impressions.
It installed the comic and soundtrack but I'm not sure where...
When my controller is plugged in, it seems to just make me always look straight up or down without being able to change it (if I inverted the axis or not) but I can still move the aiming cursor normally, but the camera doesn't move with it...not sure if its the controller or what.
Not sure if I'll figure out KB/M controls yet, but seriously
I'm trying to play this at 1680x1050 resolution, but I get essentially this with huge black bars on top and bottom.
http://imgur.com/DoqOl.jpg[IMG]
I know it's mentioned earlier in the thread, but this resolution thing blows. There are pretty much zero graphics/resolution options apparently. What all work was done on this part of the PC version, waiting for very minimal settings is just annoying. I hope they haven't stopped working on it and will patch this stuff in, because this is just a pain to play on my monitor at all. It's close to unacceptable.
It installed the comic and soundtrack but I'm not sure where...
When my controller is plugged in, it seems to just make me always look straight up or down without being able to change it (if I inverted the axis or not) but I can still move the aiming cursor normally, but the camera doesn't move with it...not sure if its the controller or what.
Not sure if I'll figure out KB/M controls yet, but seriously
I'm trying to play this at 1680x1050 resolution, but I get essentially this with huge black bars on top and bottom.
http://imgur.com/DoqOl.jpg[IMG]
I know it's mentioned earlier in the thread, but this resolution thing blows. There are pretty much zero graphics/resolution options apparently. What all work was done on this part of the PC version, waiting for very minimal settings is just annoying. I hope they haven't stopped working on it and will patch this stuff in, because this is just a pain to play on my monitor at all. It's close to unacceptable.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
To be fair, a lot of that is the poorly compressed jpeg and failure to force anisotropic filtering.evlcookie said:
Stallion Free said:
I'm going to take an image with my camera of my monitor with the game on, maybe it would at least give a better idea....
EDIT: Super huge glare, but basically this
http://imgur.com/WsltN.jpg
GWX said:It's a shame that the PC doesn't have proper graphics options: the Eurogamer.de review mention that you can only modify the resolution and turn on or off V-Sync. Also, that propably means no AA support (at least not native, maybe it works if forcing).
Well, at least it mentions that it's a solid port, so I'm still interested.
Does anyone know where I can do this since it's clearly not in the game. The only video option it has is...brightness.
Maybe I'm just missing something completely obvious and there's some way thats easy and to make it better (I usually don't go into alter files or whatever), but I just want this game to at least look somewhat impressive and not a pain to deal with while playing, urg.
I played about 10 minutes worth and ran Fraps. I'm really surprised that my machine doesn't run this better. I'm running it at 1920 x 1080 with an X4 955 overclocked to 3.6ghz, 2 x 5770 in CrossFire, W7 64bit and 4gb of memory. I was probably averaging just a little over 40 fps and it dipped down to just under 30 when stuff was going haywire onscreen. I will say that it looks pretty dang good, though. I'm interested to hear the performance of other PC version owners as well.
corrosivefrost
Member
Started this on PS3 when it came in a few days ago... can't stop. Have other newer things to play too, and I just can't stop playing it. I'm already passed the 2nd temple type area and about halfway to the third encounter.
For some reason, I thought there was a cheese/trophy for getting 500 execution (instant) kills... but I can't find it... and I've certainly passed that point by now.
For some reason, I thought there was a cheese/trophy for getting 500 execution (instant) kills... but I can't find it... and I've certainly passed that point by now.
QisTopTier
XisBannedTier
I know a lot of awesome games have come out this year but... this is still the game I've enjoyed the most so far. Maybe castlevania will top it
mm04 said:
I'm getting sub 30fps at Vulgrim, right after the beginning area, very disappointing. Playing at 1680x1050, system exceeds recommended specs. Only video options to toggle is resolution and vsync, with no config.ini to tweak to gain some fps. I'm getting tired of poor console ports, I'm close to just going to Gamestop and getting a used 360 to rent multi-platform titles instead of rewarding developers with a sale for bad ports.
And reading the Readme file is hilarious with how many bugs are apparently left in the game. I can't change the sound volume in game using the controls on my headset. The only other game I own on the pc, out of 150, that does that is Mafia 1, which was released 8 years ago.
Oh, and apparently because I always verify the integrity of the game cache after downloading games from Steam, a Darksiders installer pops up, outside of Steam one, installing stuff. I also get a nice big DirectX installer prompt that I have to manually click on. Oh and kudos to Vigil and THQ for installing a THQ directory separate from the Steam game folder without my permission, not knowing until after it's installed.
So annoyed and disappointed right now.
Volcynika: Under options, it's listed under Game Options as Advanced Options.
Galanthas said:
Thank you so much, I guess I just missed it because I was just thinking it should've been under video options and didn't look at the last item on Game Options. Oy.
Stick foot in mouth for me, etc., but still hardly anyway to customize graphics. Hearing about the FPS that Galanthas and others are getting is kinda :/ though.
Haunted
Member
That's pathetic. Better hope it runs flawlessly on your system, or there's nothing you can do about it!Volcynika said:
hdn said they've spent quite a bit of time on the PC version, and while a settings options apparently wasn't on the list, here's hoping their optimisation is good at least. Eurogamer says it is, two GAFers say it isn't. Hm.
Haunted said:
Yeah, going to run through it tonight after work and see how my performance holds up. Have 1680x1050 resolution, Radeon HD 5850 video card, and I think a 2.6ghz quad core.
Does anyone know of how to find your FPS other than using something like FRAPs? I'm not familiar with FRAPs so I don't know how to use it and would prefer another option if possible.
I really liked the game on PS3 and I went as far as to get a platinum trophy for it.
Reading that the PC version looks like a lazy port, I am not too happy. I was hoping they'd add stuff, maybe let us play with War's original cyborg model and maybe add some other unlockable stuff.
Can anyone confirm or deny the presence of extra content? I mean software, not postcards in the game box.
Reading that the PC version looks like a lazy port, I am not too happy. I was hoping they'd add stuff, maybe let us play with War's original cyborg model and maybe add some other unlockable stuff.
Can anyone confirm or deny the presence of extra content? I mean software, not postcards in the game box.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Fraps causes no FPS hit when benchmarking. The only time it causes an FPS hit is when it's recording video. He doesn't even need to benchmark anyways, all he needs in the FPS counter in the corner. Fraps is also ridiculously simple. Goddamn.Haunted said:
Uh, I've never used fraps before, never had a need for it since the only thing I see people talking about it talk about recording things, so I didn't bother to look into it. Yeesh, you people jump to some insane assumptions. It was the only program I'd heard of when testing things like performances, but never had a need to actually use/download/install.
But hey that's GAF for you.
But hey that's GAF for you.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
I wasn't jumping on you. I was jumping on the dude who was making up bullshit that would have turned you off the program. I mean his response to you had no basis in reality.Volcynika said:
But hey, that's GAF for you.
AgentOtaku
Member
Thanks for the impressions guys. Sounds like I'll be rebuying the console version after all
DodgyGeezerFella
Member
Some shots (not mine) -
http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/official-pc-screenshot-thread-/1108693?page=44
http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/official-pc-screenshot-thread-/1108693?page=44
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Yeah, it's fucked up how people give you the wrong answer.Volcynika said:
Dear god, why the fuck can't the internet learn how to take a screen without ruining it with jpeg compression. Those shots look terrible because of it.
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
Those screenshots look good. I think I'll probably buy this tonight.
Just platinum'd the game.
Aerial Predator, the last trophy I was missing, was brutal.
I was really close to saying "fuck this shit" and forgetting about it forever (I like hunting for trophies when they are fun to get or are a nice excuse to play the game a bit differently, and this one was neither) when I had one near-perfect run and ended up with
. I couldn't believe my eyes.
I doubt I'd bother getting an equivalent trophy in the sequel, though.
Aerial Predator, the last trophy I was missing, was brutal.
I was really close to saying "fuck this shit" and forgetting about it forever (I like hunting for trophies when they are fun to get or are a nice excuse to play the game a bit differently, and this one was neither) when I had one near-perfect run and ended up with
186 kills
I doubt I'd bother getting an equivalent trophy in the sequel, though.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Eurgh.Volcynika said:
When it was delayed to September I decided to buy it on 360 for cheap, which I was questioning as the right move due to impatience, but now it sounds like the right move.
It shouldn't be allowed to release a PC game that doesn't give you options like AA, AF etc.
crimsonheadGCN
Banned
How big is the download for the game?
I'm interested to hear more results and make sure to post your specs. I'm wondering if it's an ATI driver issue or something. It doesn't run horribly, but I'm getting a higher FPS average on Metro 2033 in Very High at 1440 x 900 than this game at 1920 x 1080. I was really expecting this to be a solid 60 FPS for me, but I suppose 30 FPS will have to do.
It's almost 10gb.
crimsonheadGCN said:
It's almost 10gb.
The shots look better than the ps3/x360 version, but it sounds like the performance sucks and the game will be buggy. Bleh, how did they spend this long porting the game and still have it be a messy port.
Oh wait, this is THQ? The same THQ that published the unplayable PC port of Saints Row 2?
Oh wait, this is THQ? The same THQ that published the unplayable PC port of Saints Row 2?
