michaelius
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Shocking news 300 $ so called "next gen" console have bit better textures than 7 years technically obsolete machines.
Face-Off: Need for Speed: Most Wanted on Wii U
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Shocking news 300 $ so called "next gen" console have bit better textures than 7 years technically obsolete machines.
Crimson_Gold
Member
Well of course it should be expected, but it isn't. Every developer isn't putting in the time to take advantage of the "newer" hardware. This is likely due to the install base and possibly the additional costs associated with optimizing games for the Wii U. Hopefully as the install base grows, this will be done more often. This could be the norm until PS3/360 support tapers off. Hopefully devs won't completely abandon the Wii U, but instead see it as a lower-price alternative going forward.
Why wouldn't they? Let other platforms use that resource.
also why bring it to the level of making fun of someone... shows your maturity level.
For all intents and purposes, PS3 vs. 360 there's little difference. DF explains that PS3 has a slightly imperceptibly more consistent framerate.
Criterion generally uses the PS3 as lead SKU, which is why its games are the poster children for current gen console parity.
So a great and late port who nobody will buy because the game is like 20-30$ on other consoles and everyone already has it. A shame
Myself and MANY others purchased this game day 1 from Origin for $30. Given that it is a better version and includes some DLC Wii U owners shouldn't feel too bad.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
I wrote a reply to this but I think in the end it won't matter what I say. So instead I will sing Rocket Man
Oh no, no, no, I'm a rocket man
Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone
Edit:
Oh shit. Jaded Alyx is psychic.
Felix Lighter
Member
As far as analyzing the game, I'm not sure it matters all that much what the reason is. If they were analyzing the hardware, then it would be something important to consider.
just in time for the real next gen consoles to launch.....
In the hard races there seem to be 12 other cars you are racing against in single player. I know this because it tells you in the top left and sometimes I end up in 8th or 6th with others in front.
There was one f---ed up review which said this. Most others have been positive.
Gaming Nexus' review said:
Even more impressive, in my time with the game I never encountered a single framerate hiccup or annoying loading screenthe whole experience was smooth as silk. Considering the Wii U has been plagued with some pretty awful lag, draw distance and framerate issues in almost every port so far, I have to wonder what magic sauce Criterion is using to make such a fast, audaciously gorgeous game run so smoothly on Wii U or rather, what everyone else is doing wrong.
In the end Criterion has brought NFSMW to Wii U apparently effortlessly, although Im sure a great deal of effort actually went into the transition. The game looks and plays better than the previous home console versions, standing shoulder to shoulder with the PC version in terms of graphics, and the added Wii features just sweeten the pot. While many launch window ports on Wii have felt rushed and overall shaky, NFSMWU screams like a V12 roadster doing 160 on the interstate. Whatever Criterion has done, I hope other developers learn how to coax this much raw performance out of the Wii U, and soon.
If youre a Wii U owner and a racing fan you cant do much better than NFSMWU. Its one of the consoles few ports that is, for now, superior to most of the other versions, and a master class in how to bring a multiplatform release over to Wii U with both elegance and power. Dont hesitate to put the key in the ignition on this one.
ONM's review headline was "Wii U in 'superior graphics' shocker!" to quote them:
It's easy to take the design for granted when you're screaming along at 200mph: it's when you go for a late evening cruise - tunes blaring and throttle finger severely inhibited - that you get the chance to take in the sumptuous cityscape and convincing world that you've been placed in. Only now do you get the chance to admire the road, barrier and wall textures - high-resolution decorations that have come from the PC game and didn't feature in the other console versions.
The game is a glorious example of how a Wii U conversion should be handled. Aesthetically, this game is superior. It uses high-resolution PC version textures, has a more stable framerate and enjoys more impressive particle effects.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Sounds great, I'd love to see the U version in action.
I'm under the opinion that if they cannot explain it or get the developer to explain it then why include it in the analysis. There are a number of reasons why the multi could've been cut. All you can objectively say is that it's less which I think is pretty disingenuous in regards to the actual reason people read these face offs. I want to know why and how something was pulled off more than the fact that it was/wasn't.
Not for long.
Kudos to Criterion for making a quality Wii U port but I feel dirty for giving EA my money.
Oh well, at least I only had to pay $30 for it.
I'm not making fun of anyone, I just think these conspiracy theories are silly. Most of the time something is lacking with a Wii-U version, it's because of the publisher and some imaginative grudge they have against Nintendo instead of the fault falling on the system itself.
What you're saying here makes no sense.
In the hard races there seem to be 12 other cars you are racing against in single player. I know this because it tells you in the top left and sometimes I end up in 8th or 6th with others in front.
Thanks, I wasn't sure what the max number of racers was in the single player since I never played the game.
Best footage is in that cheesyriffic trailer IMO
Watch in HD
But enlarge the window to medium to get a better view
Nice contribution to the discussion in this specific thread.
Totally expected response from GAF. When the Wii U gets shitty ports, it's because it's weaker than PS360; when it's clearly better the argument completely changes. Reminds me of children's arguments on playgrounds.
Hero of Legend
Member
I wonder why they didn't up ALL the textures? Sounds like they only focused on the important ones, but why not do full-on?
not_so_special
Banned
ah,so wet got here? the "you are trolling my nintendo console" nice.the first coment was from eurogamer,and its a Arsh reality,what EA expects to sell at this price when other versions are on sale?
dont talk about me,talk about this problem,same happened with mass effect 3
they not only need to make a better port,they need to give a good price
because they arent,but you can be sure some people will talk like its a world apart
Still it's not that this argument is unfounded. It is expected that a new console should be significantly more powerful than 7 year old consoles.
In this particular case, the differences are there and are noticeable, but it looks like it is better in the same way that some Xbox games were better looking than the PS2 versions.
The differences are not so significant i think.
Yeah I was thinking the same when I read that post but I thought it was best not to reply. Honestly it's looking like the only next gen system that won't get regularly shit on around here is the PS4. =/ I have very little interest in the Wii-U, but I don't care to ignorantly troll the system.
Price is ridiculous and their online sucks.
Like the hat?
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why are the roads always covered in puddles, anyway?
Can someone decipher this language?
/shrug
Different strokes for different folks I guess. Criterion still did put in effort on the port.
Mithos
Member
I wish EA had a similar promotion here in Europe
They did or might still have. Swedish Origin website still have the Wii U game for 299SEK (~$45/~35).
not_so_special
Banned
yeah its called "english its not my native language" you can laugh ,its free,its easier than talking about the price argument
Always-honest
Banned
yep, great version for Wii-U owners.
I hoped for some nice Anti Aliassing though. Might have double dipped for that.
Great game!
I hoped for some nice Anti Aliassing though. Might have double dipped for that.
Great game!
Jaded Alyx
Member
That has nothing to do with this thread.
I thought it was $60? If $30 that's not bad if you have no interest in online racing I suppose.$30 seems reasonable
Mystic_Wanderer
Member
So how is this the definitive version, when multiplayer is gimped, and PC looks better?
not_so_special
Banned
No I understand the grammar, it's the argument I don't understand.
It's like paying for a GOTY edition of a game. Yeah it's old, but in the case of this game, there's lots of extra content in there.
Normally $60 sadly. Luckily EA had their Origin sale for half off at launch.
Like the hat?
Banned
they say definitive console version, but really, it is their opinion.
not_so_special
Banned
this is mass effect 3 AGAIN,EA will ship this at normal price and will sell like shit,and they will have their perfect excuse
Jaded Alyx
Member
I own the PC version already, but I appreciate the snarky comment all the same. If you can't understand why your post was out of place in a thread like this then I really don't know what to tell you.
Mass Effect 3 Wii U offered no advantage over the PS360 version, in fact, it was MISSING content.
Mystic_Wanderer
Member
So better graphics but worse game makes it the definitive version (I understand it's their words, not yours)? Or did they add in some extra features?
Worse game??
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
I'll reply to your comment. You're right, launching at full price isn't cool. But they launched at a discount in a couple regions. NA got it for $30. Unfortunately my region wasn't discounted but I was able to get it off of Amazon for the equivalent of a little less than $50. It sucks but it's a good port, new to the Wii U, around the same price that the other console versions launched. And actually, now that I check the NA Amazon, it's still $50 for every version. I'm sure if people wait the price will drop quickly enough.
I'm just happy that so far most Wii U games appear to be $50 or under.
Mystic_Wanderer
Member
Yes, the online being worse makes it a worse game.