d00d3n
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The game fills out the screen. I am not very good at assessing fov/stretching issues though.
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The game fills out the screen. I am not very good at assessing fov/stretching issues though.
bodyofanamerican
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Did he say if it's going to be iPad only? I wonder if it'll run on the 6S. But then again, why would you want to play this on a 4.7 inch screen.
XANDER CAGE
Member
But it is an aesthetic preference for the game, just one rooted in a perhaps incorrect opinion held by the creator. Even if he's factually wrong about the function of music and the brain, even if his choice to not include music manifested out of a poor understanding of the science of the subject - it was still an aesthetic choice that was made and designed around. The final result can be criticized, and his statement can be criticized, but they should probably be judged separately.
Let me put it this way: I don't believe in God, but I think it would be silly to focus on a composer's assertion that "God was speaking through them" or "this is the sound of angels" or something to that effect when they made a decision to put a choir or something in a piece of music. It doesn't really have much bearing on the beauty of a symphony at the end of the day.
In essence, I agree with you, I just don't think how he arrived at a design decision really changes anything about said design decision.
Fried Food
Banned
I like the lack of music. Good on Blow for sticking with his vision.
therealminime
Member
Fills the screen, FRAPS screenshot says it's 3440x1440 but it doesn't look like internal rendering is happening at that res, it's very blurry.
He confirmed on stream that 21:9 should work fine, but they haven't been able to test it. They are keeping an eye out though to see how things go for people
There are a few connected puzzles that seem to do nothing?
I solve it and no door opening, not even a sound...
I never thought I'd have this much fun with a puzzle game. It's truly amazing. I've solved well over 30 puzzles so far, a few were challenging until I stepped backed and realized how simple the solution was. The game could've used a bit more music/sound (just a little). The world is engrossing enough though. I was hesitant, but this turned out to be a great purchase.
I solve it and no door opening, not even a sound...
I never thought I'd have this much fun with a puzzle game. It's truly amazing. I've solved well over 30 puzzles so far, a few were challenging until I stepped backed and realized how simple the solution was. The game could've used a bit more music/sound (just a little). The world is engrossing enough though. I was hesitant, but this turned out to be a great purchase.
Welp he doesn't deserve my money then.So, the PC options are quite disappointing. Not possible to choose resolution. One general quality setting, fullscreen/windowed and vsync/off - that is it. Screenshot:
In-game settings are the same.
d00d3n
Member
That's great, but no resolution option really sucks though. Some downsampling would have done wonders with the game.
He said that the PS4 version has more trophies because there's a minimum amount. If he could decide, there would be only 2 on PS4 too.
I didn't catch if he said iPad only or not. But as you said, i don't think playing on a smartphone screen size is going to be comfortable.
TimeEffect
Member
Any non spoilery impressions?
Keep in mind I love Talos Principle, Fez, and Portal 2. Is the world mysterious and poignant to explore, like in SoTC/Talos Principle or something like that? Is it more uplifting like Journey?
I was able to solve all of the Talos Principle on my own, and finished Fez alone too, but never to 100%. I am expecting the puzzles to be up my alley, but I am going in blind, so Im a bit curious as to the reactions here.
Keep in mind I love Talos Principle, Fez, and Portal 2. Is the world mysterious and poignant to explore, like in SoTC/Talos Principle or something like that? Is it more uplifting like Journey?
I was able to solve all of the Talos Principle on my own, and finished Fez alone too, but never to 100%. I am expecting the puzzles to be up my alley, but I am going in blind, so Im a bit curious as to the reactions here.
It's not like Braid had very complex options either.
It's not
footsteps but appears to use the same concept as the jungle -- there are a bunch of water droplet sounds at various pitches that trigger when you stand in front of it but I can't work out the sequence.
SomedayTheFire
Member
Oh my god. I will never understand this.
MetalGearOnlineK
Member
This may be a silly question, but for those who have played a lot, are there any sort of jump scares? I hate jump scares and always want to know going in if they exist or not haha. Thanks!
Understand what? That I want proper options in something I am supposed to give money for?
The game is a screenshot machine. So beautiful. I'm taking shot every other step.
aggienader
Member
What if...he doesn't want YOUR money...
Not late game, but it's basically how the game handles collectibles. I obsessively started looking for those everywhere once I realized how that works.
CarbonFire
Member
It's definitely mysterious, and yes, if you loved those games, get this game NOW.
darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
TBH not having at least resolution settings is a no go. I sure as hell can't play the game in 2160x1440, I would love to go down to something like 1600x1200.
TimeEffect
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Gotta sell off my Black Ops III copy first... maybe even Witcher 3. Too many good games coming >_>
I speel my dreenk
Member
This thread is like a densely-packed spoiler minefield. Can't wait to get home and get into this!
BreezyLimbo
Banned
Still no Gamestop PSN code, they'll review 'within 12 hours'
I'm never ordering a PSN code from Gamestop ever again ._. fml
I'm never ordering a PSN code from Gamestop ever again ._. fml
DomsPlaying
Member
I wish it was on X1. One of the few games I'm jealous that I can't play on release..
Are people really wanting to "crank up teh grafix!" in this game? Why? The game looks good, but is as low poly as you can get away with these days. Nevermind that you're absolutely missing the point.
Also some of these quotes are getting a bit too "precious. . ." for me but the puzzle solving is still fun. About 2 hours in and I am seeing the "mobile app" puzzle criticism that Playstation Universe leveled at the game, though I'm not seeing it as a bad thing.
Also some of these quotes are getting a bit too "precious. . ." for me but the puzzle solving is still fun. About 2 hours in and I am seeing the "mobile app" puzzle criticism that Playstation Universe leveled at the game, though I'm not seeing it as a bad thing.
CarbonFire
Member
Not at all shocked this small team who were mainly focused on console development in the past release a game on PC with limited options. It's unfortunate, but not at all surprising.
PS4 version runs fine with a solid framerate at 1080p, no ragrets.
PS4 version runs fine with a solid framerate at 1080p, no ragrets.
XANDER CAGE
Member
It's in that wheelhouse for sure. You'll dig it.
GatticusFinch
Member
Does Nvidia DSR even work in this situation? If the game reports it as the native res, I'd think it should still work, but I haven't messed with it since I got my x34.
MetalGearOnlineK
Member
Spoilers regarding the puzzles in / around the windmill
This is about the puzzle that you solve with the solution from behind the door early in the game, last chance to turn back!
THIS GAME JUST GOT WEIRD. I was wondering why there was a subtitles option in the game, but I never expected it to be for BBC documentaries. I'm guessing I'll have to find more solutions and come back later to see more movies. This game is impressing me so much!
THIS GAME JUST GOT WEIRD. I was wondering why there was a subtitles option in the game, but I never expected it to be for BBC documentaries. I'm guessing I'll have to find more solutions and come back later to see more movies. This game is impressing me so much!
Damn, that's great! The moment I realized that i had my mouth wide open from surprise, haha.
The sound design is great in this game, everyone should play with headphones if possible. No music allows the sound design to really shine.
Always use Amazon man, instant code delivery.
RepairmanJack
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So.....did you get an answer from Rudds? I'm really curious if you stumbled on some end game related that early in the game or if it was something Brad hadn't seen yet.
Hmm...don't see any responce from a puzzle segment I just finished. Only a couple hours in, has to do with rocks and water.
On the puzzle boards I have to control two parallel lines to draw around the rocks standing in the ocean. I finished the last one, but...I don't seem to know what I triggered (if anything).
opticalmace
Member
If you can't customize the resolution at least and preferably other things I'll go PS4... hmmm. :\
It's not limited to 60 FPS on PC is it?
It's not limited to 60 FPS on PC is it?
Yeah, I'm all for minimalism, but this is taking things a bit too far. Also, I'm really confused by what these options actually mean. On high it runs fine, but not great (which was to be expected with a GT 750M), on medium it runs great but for some reason my game constantly crashed to desktop and "Use Defaults" ran awful and put the game in a crazy big resolution for some reason.So, the PC options are quite disappointing. Not possible to choose resolution. One general quality setting, fullscreen/windowed and vsync/off - that is it. Screenshot:
In-game settings are the same.
Maybe are the necessary options for this kind of game (of course, more options would be welcome), but not buy a game ONLY because have less graphic options that other games without any technical problems... sounds weird.
seems like sound plays a key part in puzzles potentially so I wouldn't but thats me
Dusktildawn48
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so is "use defaults" higher than high?