Red Blaster
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nyce
they could maybe reduce the fov a bit and scale back on the overbearing foliage to improve the framerate but the sound glitches take priority
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Deadly Premonition: Director's Cut |OT| Day One, there's no but. So says Mr. Stewart.
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nyce
they could maybe reduce the fov a bit and scale back on the overbearing foliage to improve the framerate but the sound glitches take priority
Lionheart1827
Member
Kind of, but it does give you "Shaving" bonus points, which does something to your score/money at the end of a chapter. Its not really a huge deal though.
whassupbun
Member
I'm a beginner myself, but I've read that you should complete the side quests from the sheriff as soon as possible to gain the ability to fast travel.
You can't pause cut scenes as far as I can tell, annoying I know. Some of the scenes and dialogues go on for quite a while and even pressing the PS button doesn't pause it.
Fahrenheit
Banned
Hope they can fix the FPS on the PS3. I'll hold off on replaying it till they get a patch out. Stuff like this makes me mad though. They knew this shit was broken before it left there door. Have the guts to delay it till you fixed it
DidntKnowJack
Member
Having played the game before, I found hitting select + start will skip cut-scenes. Unless there is a cut-scene with an interactive element attached, those you have to watch.
And I'm only skipping the scenes in the first few hours of the game because I've seen them so damn many times. Excepting of course, the new stuff which doesn't add up to much anyway.
And I'm only skipping the scenes in the first few hours of the game because I've seen them so damn many times. Excepting of course, the new stuff which doesn't add up to much anyway.
I'm on chapter six and I'm not liking the game, and the few amusing conversations aren't worth the tedium. The sidequests seem like a hassle too, what with chapter skipping and time and weather specific events, and while it seems that a bulk of the enjoyment comes from driving around Greenvale and completing the sidequests, I'd prefer not to be glued to a guide. If I just follow the story am I going to be missing out? Does the game get significantly better as it progresses?
I hate having broken physical media on my hands. When I can't download the patch anymore years later I'm fucked. Rushed it for what reason.
The damn menu music was just popping and cutting out.
It is weird because the voiced lines can go from sounding fine, then starts echoing and is fine again in the same sentence. Other than that, the framerate is not as bad as I thought it would be. There were a few minor instances of game hitching while in interior areas but they happened as I assume the game was loading in a new section as they occurred at the same time the HDD access indicator was flashing.
It is weird because the voiced lines can go from sounding fine, then starts echoing and is fine again in the same sentence. Other than that, the framerate is not as bad as I thought it would be. There were a few minor instances of game hitching while in interior areas but they happened as I assume the game was loading in a new section as they occurred at the same time the HDD access indicator was flashing.
LeadenStride
Member
Such a shame that the effects of not changing are gone now. I loved it how people refused to talk to you when going around in dirty clothes. I guess it was too big of a chore to most gamers.
Chance Hale
Member
Tangentially related, driving in the rain without the wipers on no longer raises your stamina level.
No, you can replay chapters.
Windom Earle
Member
I'm really undecided if I should buy this or not. I already played through the 360 version and hold this game very close to my heart, so I'm stoked for the new content and to just own the game as a collector's item.
But there is no excuse why this director's cut does not run at 60 fps or at least a stable 30. Easier difficulty (the game was never hard to begin with) and sound issues also do not get me hyped. Swery, you could have done a better job here.
To quote myself, after watching more of a let's play, I think by far the biggest fuckup is not fixing the zoom of the world map. What the hell? Such an obvious flaw in the original.
edit: Wait, there is a new and better map when hitting SELECT?
Chance Hale
Member
Select while on foot/driving in the overworld brings up a bigger, transparent minimap. It shows a bit more of the surrounding areas but still isn't really big enough or good for showing where you need to head. Why they didn't change the actual map is one of the bigger confusions I have about this release. As you said, they knew about the complaints and it's still awful. Replaying has reminded me that the worst thing about it is it rotates so you get lost while using it. So awful, thank goodness for the radio.
Interesting changes. It doesn't sound like they add much to the game but I wonder, if there are more changes like this, if it might be worth playing the 360 version as well just to see how the game was originally designed.
Chance Hale
Member
Believe me, it's a lot more fun to just read about them
This release puts into perspective again just how awful the 360 version was. I went back to copy after playing this version and it really is just a terrible, unfun experience. Primarily in the combat and movement but still. And they did tighten up the car controls in general, and reduced how much grass slows you down. Framerate in the 360 version is more stable in the cutscenes but in general the PS3 version seems to be comparable outside of the red room bit at the beginning. If nothing else the PIP sequences now run at a pretty steady 30 FPS, where in the 360 version all of them ran in the 10s without exception. Really nice improvement.Hopefully someone will eventually do a big, comprehensive comparison and list of the changes.
Chance Hale
Member
It's certainly playable at the moment, the framerate problems aren't that much more bothersome than the 360 version and there are some significant improvements in places. Would say go for it but if they're releasing a patch soon than you might as well wait, especially if it is your first time playing. Still, perfectly playable right now with the most annoying issues being on the audio side.
what is this shit?
I thought they wanted to improve the game not make it worse. Little things like that make games awesome, why would you remove that? Same with removing that your party can get sick in Persona, that was brilliant and added charm, just cause some people are too stupid to deal with things like that the rest of us has to suffer? /endrantmode
I totally didn't notice that in the 360 version cause I was always changing my outfit, never shaved though
Btw: Are we even sure that the framerate issues and the audio glitches will or even can be fixed with a patch?
I can't remember any big framerate issues in the 360 version tbh.
No you can't seem to pause cutscenes. The usually dependable 'press the PS button' trick just leaves the cutscene running underneath the X bar.
As for a tip: you can get
fast-travel
I think this game is the perfect antidote to infinitely higher budget games like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry 3. I loved them, but they claim to be full of side-quests, but there are like 3 types of side-quest and all 3 basically involve going to a given spot on the map and picking something up. This is a return to a setup where the side-quests aren't given to you upfront and there's a genuine diverse amount of variety to them. They're all interesting, engaging and worth doing. And there's an almost Morrowind (please don't laugh at the comparison) ability to get really powerful things very early if you want to do it that way, rather than have everything made bland and irrelevant through scaling.
Chance Hale
Member
Every PIP/chase sequence ran at like 10 FPS, was horrible! Otherwise it was pretty consistent.
Not sure what is up with the wiper change, is odd. Was one of those cute little touches, it's not like leaving the wipers off raised the stanima very fast so it can't be something removed because it was considered too tough to deal with. Never knew people wouldn't talk to you if you were stinky either. Always changed suits when it came up and bought every one I could find.
there
were like 3 of them in the entire game, so imho no big deal
yep. Btw: That's one of my biggest pet peeves in games, especially most JRPGs..when you run around in the same fucking clothes for sometimes several years.
Chance Hale
Member
True enough I suppose, they were somewhat lengthy though so it was always a noticeable loss in quality. The PS3 version in the framerate aspect really isn't that bad, outside of the beginning red room which is nigh vomit-inducing it's fine. The biggest issue is in some cutscenes it's clearly not consistently running at 30 and the syncing gets messed up.
For me the actual gameplay and combat improvements offset the minor framerate annoyances, it's just so much less of a hassel to actually play.
Ok, thanks. That doesn't sound so good :/Believe me, it's a lot more fun to just read about them
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Hopefully someone will eventually do a big, comprehensive comparison and list of the changes.
Yes a list would indeed be nice.
Dead to Rights
Member
I'm definitely looking forward to it.
I expect to see many cups of coffee and sinner's sandwiches consumed and an appearance of the raincoat killer no less!
goldsoundz
Member
Over 7 hours in and I'm not even done with Chapter 1 yet. Really taking my time doing side stuff, and last night I had Lysander upgrade my Milk Barn van. Goodbye police car!
"Son... are you kidding me?"
"Son... are you kidding me?"
Red Blaster
Member
they improved the most important thing in the controls and combat, the game is much less obnoxious to play now. i dont dread the otherworld parts here like i did on the 360.
semiconscious
Member
so: did this game just not make it to canada yet? still 'not yet shipped' on my 'shipping may 3' amazon order, & still up for 'pre-order' on ebgames...
davidsaurus
Member
Care to elaborate about the new scene? I have no intention of replaying this even though I loved it on Xbox.
Red Blaster
Member
same for me lulz
For everyone who has side mission anxiety like I had: It's actually not that bad.
I have only few quests left and didn't replay any chapters so far. Just continued the main game and did the side missions between chapters. I used the list from this guide for help:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/943397-deadly-premonition/faqs/59531
Just skip down to the sidequests for a list of all in chronological order. This way you won't miss any and for the quest chains, there are enough chapters available so that you don't have to replay if you do one part of it each chapter.
The only tricky part are those tied to weather conditions. But since there's rarely any hurry you can just sleep in the hotel, eat dinner at the Sheriff's Department, check the weather forecast in the same room and if the weather is not correct, just sleep until the next day.
I have only few quests left and didn't replay any chapters so far. Just continued the main game and did the side missions between chapters. I used the list from this guide for help:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/xbox360/943397-deadly-premonition/faqs/59531
Just skip down to the sidequests for a list of all in chronological order. This way you won't miss any and for the quest chains, there are enough chapters available so that you don't have to replay if you do one part of it each chapter.
The only tricky part are those tied to weather conditions. But since there's rarely any hurry you can just sleep in the hotel, eat dinner at the Sheriff's Department, check the weather forecast in the same room and if the weather is not correct, just sleep until the next day.
I got the same thing from my Amazon pre-order when I tried to apply it yesterday.
Lionheart1827
Member
It seems to be a widespread problem(I posted last night about it). I talked to an Amazon rep yesterday and they said they would forward the concern to the promotions department and will get back to me. I'm not getting my hopes up though. :/
I was just browsing the European PSN Store and saw that the pre-order for this game is only 22.50€ . I read everything but it didn't say if this was all I had to pay or just half or whatever. Does anyone know how this pre-ordering works? If it says 22.50€, will it actually charge me just that? Would be a steal at that price.
Edit: According to the description it's the game + pre-order items.
Edit: According to the description it's the game + pre-order items.
Chance Hale
Member
It must be a pre-order thing as in the dlc section of the main menu where you activate items there's a section just for Emily. Is kind of hilarious.
By the way, the op mentions a digital phone that can take pictures. Did that not end up happening? Reminds me of the Fatal Frame(Project Zero) 2 Wii thread where the OP mentions the First person and mission modes from the xbox version being in the game when they aren't :/
Here's another cutscene comparison. It's where you first meet Thomas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HBPjhLzd3g
The building seem really dark. I prefer the original really.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HBPjhLzd3g
The building seem really dark. I prefer the original really.
Chance Hale
Member
Your PS3 won't start at all? If so it sounds like a hardware issue, you getting the yellow light of evil? The game has some issues but I haven't experienced a single crash in 15 hours of play. Although you could certainly be unlucky I suppose.
nothing, just stays at "shut down" mode with the button on red
Yeah, I've been wondering the same thing. I have not seen the camera in game yet. It was mentioned as a added feature in the PS3 version in press releases.
It is still on the amazon page for this game too.
New item - in-game camera where players can take snaps as they play