It's different, yes it doesnt quite match Uncharted 2 in terms of graphics but it's one of the best looking 3rd party titles on consoles. I think only the cut scenes really pale in comparison to Uncharted, otherwise it matches Uncharted on many fronts: the art style is simple breathtaking, most areas are relatively open and the cinematic gameplay sequences are very well done. It wouldnt surprise me if some people were to prefer TR's graphics.
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Tomb Raider |OT| Lara's Misfortune
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It's different, yes it doesnt quite match Uncharted 2 in terms of graphics but it's one of the best looking 3rd party titles on consoles. I think only the cut scenes really pale in comparison to Uncharted, otherwise it matches Uncharted on many fronts: the art style is simple breathtaking, most areas are relatively open and the cinematic gameplay sequences are very well done. It wouldnt surprise me if some people were to prefer TR's graphics.
But they get really close. I played the game last night and I couldn't believe a game could look that good on the 360, so polished, so clean, so BIG; that's the difference, Tomb Raider feels MASSIVE while Uncharted and say Halo 4 were pretty coorridors. This game had wowed me visually, I think it's only comparable to The Witcher 2 (360) for sheer wow factor. And Halo 4, probably, but you know its limitations.
Okay, it's just the post you linked to stated the following:
Hence my understanding of what you meant by "quality"
Cool, I'm glad to hear. Especially since it's a multiplatform game.
I'll play the PC version at some point when this goes on sale, so looking forward to it.
Those are big words. Would be cool if you're correct.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
I wasn’t refering to the OP in that thread.....scroll down a bit.
If it makes you feel better I'm still laughing at you for that. And I don't really care all that much for Uncharted 2.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Impressive, can't wait to play it
GenoZStriker
Neo Member
Looks like 360 quality alright and dat hair.
toastyToast
Member
Are those direct feed coz they look like they were pulled from a Youtube vid
Direct feed.
From there : http://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00018387-tomb-raider-test.htm
They have very good capture material, this is how the game looks on consoles, plain and simple.
Well...This is 720p, the native resolution of the game on consoles.
I tried to cherry pick the best looking shots for that matter.
A couple more :
I hope that their PC review will finally be made with a maxed out version, it's never the case with them as they don't have a powerful PC.
SlasherJPC
Banned
So the impressions are slowly starting to come in from fellow gaffers. Good to see your all enjoying it as much as I am. I did a sequence last night that wow me with what happened, but more so with the visuals and design of the area. Damn Crystal Dynamics... Dat atmosphere!
:/ @ those 360 shots.
Ok, then you should state that in your link. Additionally, remember that simply saying "quality" without specifying what you mean doesn't say much about what you are referring to. Just for future references
Ok, then you should state that in your link. Additionally, remember that simply saying "quality" without specifying what you mean doesn't say much about what you are referring to. Just for future references
sublimit
Banned
People keep saying this like it means something. I wouldn't call Deus Ex or Sleeping Dogs incredibly optimized ports...both had stuttering issues among other things.
Granted they were not the worst ports but they were not as great as something like the Max Payne 3 port job.
That looks impressive to you?
Square Triangle
Member
Visually on par with a game from 2009?
toastyToast
Member
That's... illuminating
Suppose it might look better with the gamma and colour setting jacked up on a TV
WOW
Glad I have a good PC
GenoZStriker
Neo Member
Yeah??? My Uncharted 2 didn't look that crappy. Might as well stop posting those screenshot.
I think if the game is well optimized for PC, it will definitely be the version to go.
I think if the game is well optimized for PC, it will definitely be the version to go.
Nemesis_
Member
I just looked up Devil's Triangle to see if it's real. It is.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil's_Sea
I don't know why would you want to island to be more "Japanese". What do people want? Cherry blossoms or something? For where it is at currently (in terms of what the island has been through) it seems as authentic as you'll get.
This is why it reminds me a lot of Cursed Mountain.
Are we really complaining about graphics in this thread right now, though?
toastyToast
Member
Keys are out for those who pre-ordered the PC version from Amazon
edit: Maybe not
edit: Maybe not
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Fuck it, you guys win. I'm pre-ordering this on 360.
You seem upset, but this is how the game looks, whether you accept it or not.
If that's any consolation their PC shots are not better, but their "gaming" PC is fairly old anyway.
I played the game on my 720p monitor recently and I can confirm that the IQ is very good for a console game. If you're interested check out some GOW III shots and you will see that it's less jaggy.....Simply because the IQ of the game is top notch.
No way....get out....i don't believe u
digoutyoursoul
Member
I should of been more clear, I meant the art style and so forth. I wouldn't go as far as to say it looks horrible, seen far worse looking games on console
GenoZStriker
Neo Member
Joke post? Some sections in Uncharted 2/3 and Halo 4 are massive. Easily the size of sections in Tomb Raider.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Why do you have to get my hopes up like this lol
EDIT: Wait...my order did switch to a option to go to my game library and download something. Gonna look into it.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
What in the hell are you even talking about?
I didn't even compare them graphically.......
Nemesis_
Member
The collectibles seem authentic and well researched too. It's INCREDIBLY minor, but it's a very nice touch that I appreciate a lot. Lara's commentary is cute too.
You can even examine some of them to find out MORE things about them (and get a little bit of extra XP as well).
My favourite one thus far is a Mortar and Pestle. It really adds to the atmosphere and
if you examine it.
"A kind of mortar and pestle, it's probably used for preparing medicinal herbs"
but if you examine it further
You can even examine some of them to find out MORE things about them (and get a little bit of extra XP as well).
My favourite one thus far is a Mortar and Pestle. It really adds to the atmosphere and
tension
"A kind of mortar and pestle, it's probably used for preparing medicinal herbs"
but if you examine it further
"Oh, there are small bone fragments in the mortar well. Hopefully it's just animal bones..."
GenoZStriker
Neo Member
To be honest, I don't think anyone really knows what you are talking.
Do you know if you can preload it on steam?
Yeah of course they wre, but they were not interconnectad, that's what I mean, it's almost open world, and it makes it the best looking "open world" game on consoles.
Tricky I Shadow
Banned
The graphics are fine guys. Look at the screenshots in the OP.
SlasherJPC
Banned
You guys and these visualy remarks. It looks great in motion on 360. If you come away thinking this game looks horrible after playing it. I just have no words to say. Yes atmosphere helps this alot but come on.
GenoZStriker
Neo Member
You're probably not used to play on a PC.
They are not any better than the shots I posted.
What do you mean interconnected? They work in exactly the same way as Tomb Raider, only you can't travel back to them. All 3 games have smaller confined areas, linear segments, scripted segments and more open area's which allow for some sandbox like gameplay or minor exploration. None are truly open world.