[ALL] Two Worlds 2

[Maynard]

some comparison shots

 

 

[Handleit_44]

Damn, PS3 version looks pretty awful in comparison.

 

[killgod]

Damn, PS3 version looks pretty awful in comparison.

Tough to say that, I'd say the PS3 looks more similar to the PC screens than the 360 does, and the PC version is pretty sexy.

 

[BrntO4Life]

Damn, PS3 version looks pretty awful in comparison.

I wouldn't say that. The 360 version just has higher contrast. If anything, the PS3 version does subtle shadows better.

 

[Handleit_44]

Tough to say that, I'd say the PS3 looks more similar to the PC screens than the 360 does, and the PC version is pretty sexy.

I wouldn't say that. The 360 version just has higher contrast. If anything, the PS3 version does subtle shadows better.

True but these two screen shots stood out, IMO.

Look at the background (rocks, trees, grass etc...) just a detail observation, really.

 

[Maynard]

double

 

[Maynard]

i got those pics from neogaf and found this bit of info as well. it was the only console comparison i saw

Um wow. Listen, I don't have a horse in the console war race. I own every console under the sun and I'm generally a pragmatist when it comes to choosing a platform. I want the best looking version possible. After playing the 360 version for the last two hours, I have to say my PS3 copy is going back for the 360 version. Here's a quick pros and cons for the PS3 version for those interested. (Both versions are being played on a 50inch Panasonic VT25 plasma that has been ISF calibrated)

Pros:

- Little to no tearing on the PS3 version. The game maintains vsync throughout the experience for a very clean IQ \presentation on that front. The 360 by comparison tends to tear quite often but also runs at a more steady clip, IMHO.
- Whatever anti-aliasing method being used on the PS3 helps to produce an overall jaggy/flicker free quality in comparison to the 360 version.

PS3 Cons:

- Ridiculous overuse of depth of field effects. Likely being used to help maintain framerate but it unfortunately skews the view of far away objects which are completely viewable on the 360 version. I have not found a console command that brings any level of parity on this front. The 360 is simply the winner here.
- Muddled textures. The opening prison escape was night and day. I used the gamma correction to bring the two versions as close as I possibly could and the 360 version has sharp detailed texture work while the PS3 version looks as though someone has smeared vasoline on the walls/floors of the castle. This carries over to the landscape as well.
- The 360 has more pronounced and natural bloom/lighting effects. This leads to the game having a brighter, more colorful and just downright better look to it. The PS3 lighting by comparison looks dim and some effects are just downright missing. That beautiful water we saw in the PC videos is prevalent on the 360 where as many of the small coast line effects are obscured by the PS3's muted lighting.
- I'd be curious for Digital Foundry to do a resolution comparison between the two versions. To my eyes, it looks as though the 360 version is simply running at a higher resolution. The PS3 version just looks mirky. I hate to bring up the vasoline comparison again but it honestly looks like someone lifted a veil of vasoline off of my screen when I put the 360 version in. The lack of detailed textures (which may be due to the AA method implemented on the PS3) by comparison doesn't help but there has to be something more going on.


Another slight difference:
- I can't get the console command window to open while in-game on the PS3. It only works on the main menu. So you make your changes and then load the game etc.
- On the 360 version, the console command window ONLY seems to work in-game. I can't open it from the main menu but can see my changed immediately as I play.

Not a big deal, but I thought that was interesting.

Frankly, my PS3 version is going back tomorrow for the 360 version. In my opinion, it's the console version to get from an visual perspective. The Playstation 3 isn't a terrible port by any means (and the console commands help in many cases), but it falls short in other key areas. The overuse of depth of field and pronounced improvement in lighting effects sealed the deal for me personally. All in my opinion of course.

 

[Maynard]

wtf is this guy talking about console command window?

 

[killgod]

I suppose it all makes sense, PC games ported to consoles always would fare better on the 360....well if it's designed on the Windows platform I mean.

 

[Gonzo]

I actually saw this just the other night, and planned on picking it up. How many can do the mp campaign?

 

[killgod]

I actually saw this just the other night, and planned on picking it up. How many can do the mp campaign?

8

 

[manchild24]

So im looking for a new game and this may be up my alley. Is it worth a "buy" and can you play online with other people

 

[BrntO4Life]

So im looking for a new game and this may be up my alley. Is it worth a "buy" and can you play online with other people

Sounds like Maynard and killgod enjoy it so far and you can play an online 8-player campaign.

 

[Gonzo]

So im looking for a new game and this may be up my alley. Is it worth a "buy" and can you play online with other people

Hit me up if you end up picking this up. I was thinking of doing the same thing, and would love to crush shit with some homies here.

 

[manchild24]

Hit me up if you end up picking this up. I was thinking of doing the same thing, and would love to crush shit with some homies here.

I definately will. I was going to go out and get it today, but next thing I know its 830 and we are in the middle of the ice storm now. I was hoping we would be closed tomorrow and I can play it all day but looks like I'll have to pick it up tomorrow night.

I watched the preview and it looks really cool.

I dont get the Xbox site, they post games that arent even available yet (Full House Poker in the arcade) and I couldnt find anything about TW2 anywhere.

 

[Maynard]

horse riding sucks. riding itself wouldnt be so bad except the game is hicup city while doing it. totally stutters when u ride a horse. the good thing is that there are teleports all over the place so riding isnt essential

i spent a couple hours playing last night and starting quests are pretty linear and i think are more or less designed as more of a tutorial again. your still being taught about things....like there is a horse riding quest thats obviously designed to teach you how to ride. there is also a quest that teaches you about alchemy

the voice acting continues to be terrible. i would rather read the text than listen to this garbage. they talk so slow which adds to the badness

 

[manchild24]

so you're saying it sucks

 

[tigstah]

sounds like it has issues. is there any word of a patch coming to fix these issues.

 

[Maynard]

so you're saying it sucks

im not saying that at all. did you read this thread?

sounds like it has issues. is there any word of a patch coming to fix these issues.

im just trying to offset the positives i already posted. no game is perfect so without posting negatives how can anyone believe the positives.

the positives are posted and extensive. the negetives are the voice acting and horse riding....so far

you can ride the horse, it just creates stutters in the framerate. but riding is not essential at all and makes me wonder why horse riding is even in the game. the voice acting is what it is. i dont see them being able to patch that. its just the way they chose to make the game

Some feel the story is bad....but idk how people can single this game out for using the same formula for rpg stories that they all use. its your run of the mill hero saves world story which is no different than 100% of the rpg stories i have played

there are way more goods than bads...by like a 5 to 1 ratio

 

[manchild24]

im not saying that at all. did you read this thread?



im just trying to offset the positives i already posted. no game is perfect so without posting negatives how can anyone believe the positives.

the positives are posted and extensive. the negetives are the voice acting and horse riding....so far

you can ride the horse, it just creates stutters in the framerate. but riding is not essential at all and makes me wonder why horse riding is even in the game. the voice acting is what it is. i dont see them being able to patch that. its just the way they chose to make the game

Some feel the story is bad....but idk how people can single this game out for using the same formula for rpg stories that they all use. its your run of the mill hero saves world story which is no different than 100% of the rpg stories i have played

there are way more goods than bads...by like a 5 to 1 ratio

yes I read the thread and I thought Id run out an buy it today but then I read this post and I thought maybe its not what its cracked up about.

i honestly dont know what Im looking for a in a game, I was looking at all kinds of videos last night and just find things wrong with everything.