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Just Cause 2 |OT| of No Thread Name Can Do This Game Justice
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They're not so bad once you get used to dropping or raising your altitude to make speed.
For me, after Bad Company 2, I'm just glad that I can't drive a whirlybird without crashing it within 10 seconds, at least they're driveable. The choppers in GTAIV and The 'Row 2 weren't any better.
If you keep an eye out for deals you shouldn't even have to resort to buying a used copy. I got it on the day of release for -15 @ $45 so you should be able to buy new at a decent price sometime soon.
http://gamedealdaily.com/store/product.php?product=1517
New 360 version for $40.
New 360 version for $40.
itsinmyveins
Gets to pilot the crappy patrol labors
So, which version should I go with -- PS3 or X360?
JRW
Member
itsinmyveins said:
http://www.lensoftruth.com/?p=18763 has a comparison article although they failed to mention PS3's version has the ability to record and upload videos to youtube.
Liquid Helium
Member
pc>ps3>360itsinmyveins said:
Abnormalia
Banned
For me based on
Graphics:
PC >>>>>>>>>>> XBOX >>>> PS3
Controls:
XBOX, PS3 >>> PC
Graphics:
PC >>>>>>>>>>> XBOX >>>> PS3
Controls:
XBOX, PS3 >>> PC
Mechanical Snowman
Member
Just curious; what's better graphically about the Xbox version?Abnormalia said:
EdwardTivrusky
Member
micster said:
The other videos they've put up are stunning too. Wow. What a game.
I didn't realize there was a contest, can i submit mine?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEml-X4n9KQ
(its the same one from before for those who don't want to watch it, the music one)
It was done live :O
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEml-X4n9KQ
(its the same one from before for those who don't want to watch it, the music one)
It was done live :O
Salacious Crumb
Junior Member
Abnormalia said:
Fixed, cause you can use any controller you like on PC.
I <3 Memes
Member
I got to play this on the 360 for a couple of hours last night. It looked fantastic so if that was the worst looking version then you cant go wrong no matter which platform you choose. I had already played the demo on pc @ max settings except for vsync so I had a good source of comparison.
One thing I don't understand about this game. Whats the point in clearing airports or military bases or towns? Clearing strongholds at least cleared the area for whatever faction that the mission was for. But clearing anything else seemed to be nothing more then a checkmark on the map. If you land at a cleared airport you will still have to face swarming guards. Clearing areas seems to result in nothing more then different text on the map much like enemy morale being weakened. It's much like FarCry 2 when you clear a checkpoint in that nothing ever really changes.
Also it seemed like guards respawn way way too much. My friend was playing through on hard difficulty so maybe that had something to do with the amount of respawning but it was definitely too many and too often.
One thing I don't understand about this game. Whats the point in clearing airports or military bases or towns? Clearing strongholds at least cleared the area for whatever faction that the mission was for. But clearing anything else seemed to be nothing more then a checkmark on the map. If you land at a cleared airport you will still have to face swarming guards. Clearing areas seems to result in nothing more then different text on the map much like enemy morale being weakened. It's much like FarCry 2 when you clear a checkpoint in that nothing ever really changes.
Also it seemed like guards respawn way way too much. My friend was playing through on hard difficulty so maybe that had something to do with the amount of respawning but it was definitely too many and too often.
Wiggum2007
Junior Member
L0st Id3ntity said:
Starting the mission titled
Into The Den
VibratingDonkey
Member
Oh no, Gamestop dude accidentally gave me the 360 version and I accidentally didn't remember I had ordered the PS3 version. Darn it.
EdwardTivrusky
Member
I <3 Memes said:
It's a great game on every platform so the choice really is down to controller preference more than anything else.
Most of us advocate going for casual or normal difficulty at first. They give you the breathing room you need to pull off the crazy stuff. The higher difficulties seem to swamp you from what i've read and are better tackled once you're more familiar with the game.
There's no shame in lowering the difficulty on this title, just go have fun!
DarkoMaledictus
Tier Whore
Abnormalia said:
Why would the controls be better on xbox? Pc has the same controller as the xbox with the exact same layout... its not like you have to use the mouse... I use an xbox pad on my pc and its perfect!
edit: Just seen correction... too late
I <3 Memes said:
I have about 6 cleared military bases where I extract back to stock up on ammo and a waiting chopper, there's never any enemies there. Whenever I clear a military base with ammo and a chopper I mark it off on my printed out map because my memory is shot, I've never seen anyone there to shoot at me.
Also for 360/PS3 players it will be cheevos. Clear 100 locations 100%, 75% completion etc
Abnormalia
Banned
Mechanical Snowman said:
Both version run very smooth (based on demo) but xbox seemed to have a bit higher resolution and overall it looked a bit nicer to me.
So choosing between two I choose one a liked a bit more, plus I feel more comfortable with xbox controller.
I have to admit last few month I'm using sixaxis 80% of time when playing on consoles.
Too many very good games !
Abnormalia
Banned
ram said:
What tearing ? I did not noticed any. I compared all 3 demo version on same HDTV before buy.
Wiggum2007
Junior Member
Holy shit the ending of this game is ridiculous! :lol
Abnormalia said:
It's a known fact that the 360 version has screen tearing.
I found your previous comment that the 360 version was ">>>>" better than the PS3 version graphically quite strange, and I wasn't going to say anything.
The 360 version has a locked frame rate at 30FPS, no V-Sync and screen tearing does happen.
The PS3 has an unlocked frame rate averaging 29FPS, V-Sync on and no screen tearing.
The PS3 also has shorter load times due to the install. 15 seconds vs. 11 seconds.
Someone posted this link just a little while ago which compares the two versions: http://www.lensoftruth.com/?p=18763 They clearly look nearly identical apart from differences in brightness. If you look at the first pic in that article, it even says that in the particular clip about 36% of the frames had tearing on 360.
DarkoMaledictus
Tier Whore
Pimpbaa said:
Just as a plane simulator it has the most detailes any plane simulator could ever hope to achieve. Graphics are amazing, to me they feel just as good as crysis... not sure what those reviewers have been smoking but it seems like some strong shit indeed! Or they were playing it on a crippled computer...
Pimpbaa said:
Yeah by all means I agree. I was just using it as a reference to compare the screenshots. The actual text of the article is pretty stupid.
They obviously went into the game expecting it to take itself seriously and be another Heavy Rain epic story. This shows by the fact that they criticize the VA and story so much.
And yeah, the graphics in JC2 are beautiful. 46 hours into the game, I'm still finding cool areas where I just say to myself outloud "wow..." at the great scenery.
Mechanical Snowman
Member
Wait, they said the graphics are worse than the story and acting? Am I getting this right?Pimpbaa said:
:lol :lol I don't think I've ever seen a more hilariously backwards comment regarding a game. It's one thing to attack the voice acting and the storyline - blah blah blah, but to have to knowingly lie to try and make the game look worse? Lol.
Anyway, finally hit Merc Mode at about 45%, and since I've completed all the city districts 100% so I'm at about 52%. Not sure whether to carry on or start a new save on easy, purely for free roam.
Wiggum2007
Junior Member
I like how the game is made by a Swedish company and the only Swedish character in the game is an incompetent drunk. :lol
Also, they totally should have used the cover of the "Regime Change" book as the cover to the game manual.
Also, they totally should have used the cover of the "Regime Change" book as the cover to the game manual.
brain_stew
Member
Abnormalia said:
I think you'll find the PC version has the best controls. You can use any controller you like and/or a kb/m setup and switch as necessary.
As for graphics its more like PC>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>PS3=360
The 360 has a better framerate but tears and has nastier shadows.
Abnormalia
Banned
Anyway for me PS3 was a bit more blurrier and again did not noticed any tearing there. It runs a bit lower resolution on PS3 right ?
I install all games on HDD anyway so load times no much difference as well.
I assume it's not much difference, engine is very well scaled along all platforms not much difference except on PC + nVidia card.
I install all games on HDD anyway so load times no much difference as well.
I assume it's not much difference, engine is very well scaled along all platforms not much difference except on PC + nVidia card.
Abnormalia
Banned
yeah I can use XBOX controller on PC.
I find (at least for me) gameplay is more intense with pad rather than mouse+keyboard for this particular game.
I find (at least for me) gameplay is more intense with pad rather than mouse+keyboard for this particular game.
brain_stew
Member
Abnormalia said:
No, both are 720p
The nvidia effects aren't what set apart the PC version apart, the SSAO, vastly reduced popin, high resolution dynamic shadows, much better texture filtering and increased resolution/framerate have a much bigger impact.
Abnormalia
Banned
aha and if I remember correctly XBOX version also uses motion blur.