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Watch_Dogs |OT| PS4 would probably melt trying to do this
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Revolutionary
Member
I like the Spider Tank one a lot
Net_Wrecker
Member
That blackout was absolutely perfect. The other player was probably going out of his mind.
I kind of get the demo thing, and how it can hurt more than help (not to mention having to spend additional resources on making said demo that may hurt more than help), but it's still something I miss. I just know I've bought numerous games based off a demo that I didn't even think about buying previously.
Are you positive about their pre-order bonuses. I'm on AC IV right now and can't see any of the pre-order items (islands, costumes, guns, swords or ship items). I would love to buy the game a month after launch, without that <insert store name here> Edition text/logo written on it, and still get all the bonuses.
That's true, but it doesn't necessarily make it better than a car, or vice versa. PC vs console. Cat vs dog. Car vs truck. Firm mattress vs plush mattress. Football vs soccer. They are all pointless arguments because they are based on opinion and preference. But as you said, this is getting off topic.
Kelli Lemondrop
Banned
ACIV and presumably Watch Dogs have a gold edition available, that comes with the season pass and all preorder DLC in the case of AC4, for $80.
EDIT: Digital gold edition on the PSN store, pc has a gold edition for AC4 as well.
I really hate how the people you hack or tail just disappear into thin air when the job is complete. At the very least they could have let the AI take over control of the other guy when you disconnect. Just seems unfinished like this.
Revolutionary
Member
Haha yeah, I'm really enjoying the hacking invasions in the game. Races are fun too. Not a fan of Decryption, however.
chickdigger802
Banned
where ya get that?
Crossing Eden
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Mr. PlayStation
Member
Man that hack of yours was intense, and that blackout made him go nuts as he started firing random shots. Great job buddy!
Revolutionary
Member
By completing the Spider Tank Digital Trip. I'm guessing you get one for the other three trips as well.
Hah yeah I think he was trying to clear out the civilians in the alleyway, but he couldn't see them well anymore anyway
SlenderBeans
Member
Agh, I just CANNOT decide which version to get, though I'm leaning toward PS4. My specs are pretty much the same as whoever just recently posted theirs. (3570k, GTX 750 Ti 2GB, 8GB RAM) I don't care too much about graphical difference, though that pop-in was interesting. Regardless of which one I choose, i'll be playing it on the same monitor. I'm thinking PS4 just so it will get some usage.
Also, I really haven't been following this at all. Besides the graphics, are there any differences between the PC and PS4 version?
Also, I really haven't been following this at all. Besides the graphics, are there any differences between the PC and PS4 version?
I'd probably go with PS4 version just for online, achievements and ease of use. I have a beastly rig, but man I don't want to deal with Ubi's shit PC optimizations.
chickdigger802
Banned
hmmm do some research if the 750ti will be a chokepoint.
Theres also the factor that watchdogs pc codes on ebay are like $30-35, $45 on gmg, while ps4 watch dogs is $60 everywhere i've looked.
Denton
Member
The greatest difference/improvement is, as usual, 60fps.
There is no, or very little pop-in with PC. I haven't noticed anything at the very least.
But so if all I wanted was the GameStop bonuses but didn't want to pre-order because I couldn't get hands on with the game, the only way to ever get that pre-order bonus after release would be to buy a special edition of the game for a much higher price or wait additional months for the special edition to drop in price? That sounds like a terrible alternative to downloading the game a few days before release, spending an hour with it to see how it plays then delete it (which I do understand most don't) and either decide not to buy the game or to pre-order it for the bonus at regular price.
I will admit that some games don't require that method as the first batch will ship with the code in the case so you have the opportunity to get pre-order bonuses without pre-ordering as well as the chance to play the game (if a friend has it or the store has a demo) before you buy, but not every game does that.
That was pretty good, definitely would have beaten me. Not sure how I feel about losing points for failing to stop the intrusion, has me hoping I'm not too bad at it (or come across anyone as good as you are). It does look really interesting though.
Pops Maellard
Member
I dunno, seems to be optimized fairly well, especially given the fact that it's not even officially out yet and AMD/Nvidia have yet to release new drivers. I've got a locked 30 FPS with everything on medium/high and SMAA on my laptop (GTX750m, i7-3630QM @ 2.40ghz, 8 GB RAM).
James Woods
Banned
yeah they shipped mine today as well.
Nvidia has released drivers for Watch Dogs and Wolfenstein, albeit they aren't available through their channels yet (only Guru3D).
really, then whats up with all the noise concerning the minute resolution difference between the xbone and the ps4?
Kelli Lemondrop
Banned
the preorder DLC isnt sold separately on PSN for AC4, the gold edition isnt really that much more at launch than retail, its the same price as game + season pass, and you get the preorder stuff from all retailers as a bonus. Its not a good deal to buy that edition NOW, but if you were going to buy the game around launch, its a good deal. The preorder DLC may be listed in the in-game store in AC4, but i cant verify that as i own the gold edition so its there for me regardless.
EDIT: Also, the gold editions appear to be download only, no retail option. I feel that this move is intentional in order to justify the higher price for a longer period of time for people that want all of the games content. In any case, thats all i can really tell you with regards to your situation, either preorder at a retailer of your choice, or buy the gold edition on PSN (or steam/uplay for pc) if you want a specific bonus,
thatJohann
Member
I really hope we get a patch on PS4 soon to at least fix the awful FLAT or non existent lighting on day time. It just looks off. I can't take how bland it looks. Nothing pops. It's just there looking generic and boring.
Also would like some anti aliasing please. Jaggies make the cars look like cell shaded low poly boxes.
Aside from that, enjoying the game. Just really needs a lighting fix.
Also would like some anti aliasing please. Jaggies make the cars look like cell shaded low poly boxes.
Aside from that, enjoying the game. Just really needs a lighting fix.
IcyBlueStrawberry
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zkorejo
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chickdigger802
Banned
The real disappointing thing so far is all the non story stuff in this kinda suck. The mini games are random and felt bolted on. Money is pretty pointless because you unlock most of the guns, and you don't need to buy cars. The game needs hideout system or something to out all this cash into. Tons of collectsthon crap that don't add much. The spying on civilians is pretty fun. Gang hideouts are real fun. But that's about it.
For an open world game made by ubisoft's nation size dev team, I'd expect an open world similar to rock star tier. This feels like a budget open world like sleeping dogs.
For an open world game made by ubisoft's nation size dev team, I'd expect an open world similar to rock star tier. This feels like a budget open world like sleeping dogs.
Man, that looks rubbish. Dangerously pretty rubbish.
M.W.
Member
Well, I enjoyed Sleeping Dogs more than GTA5. Can't wait for this.
That looks like garbage.
chickdigger802
Banned
It was great lol. Just the open world stuff was quite bare in SD and most was pretty meh. Hated the security camera drug bust thing. And the collectsthon stuff was meh after you get all the moves statues, which you get most from story progression anyhow.
There team was small and it was there first open world thing I believe. Ubisoft has no excuse IMO.
Haloid1177
Banned
There were some pics a while back, biggest difference seemed to be that the One had slightly worse textures and slightly worse lighting. I mean you can tell the difference when looking at them side by side but it isn't a massive difference.
How is the interactibility with the game world? Is there a sense of openness and freedom like many accessible buildings (for an open world game)? Is there any attention to detail?
Cheers man, sounds good. Might pick it up on XO then.
Black Republican
Member
not even a demo? bah
Ploid 3.0
Member
He was replying to the differences. Other than resolution, 60fps (depending on specs), and AA which are important, the PC version don't have much differences to the PS4 version. They both have same modes, features, and possibly similar textures.
chickdigger802
Banned
Nada.
You can hack and listen to conversations of npcs, and I never have heard a repeat. That's about it. Even the stores have no personality. Every gun store sells the same guns. Every clothes store sells the same clothes.
I feel nothing about the world, which is like every open world city game besides rockstar IMO.
The good thing though is core gameplay is quite fun. Hacking + something similar to Blacklist predator playstyle of aggressive stealth. So overall I dig it. Not the best thing ever, but a solid 8 from about halfway done.
Shyakugaun
Banned
The online so fucking funny man, hacking ppl an watching them search for you in plain sight is hilarious lol
Acceptable.
Freezasaurus
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Yeah, I was going to say.... I liked Sleeping Dogs quite a bit. If Watch Dogs is at least that good, I'll be very pleased.
Miles Quaritch
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PC with X360 controller, right.
Hah, that looks fantastic. I can see myself really enjoying this.
I'm sure this has already asked and answered already, but can those who have it comment on the mission design? Is it as repetitive as past Ubi open world games or is there some variety thrown into the mix?
Yeah, I was pretty underwhelmed by the game myself. Even sat and watched a live stream to the very end with zero fucks given.
But when I saw multiplayer and the cat and mouse hacking, I was in love.
One player hacked this guy who, as a result, became frantic trying to find him. So the guy began indiscriminately shooting nearby citizens in a plaza trying to find the player hacking him, like a scene from a terror plot unfolding. Eventually, the police pinned him down and there was a massive shoot out. While watching this all unfold safely behind a truck, the player triggered a blackout during the police shoot out and walked away with the info.
It was at that moment I realized I need to buy this game, badly.