[QUOTE="sixgears2"][QUOTE="Cyb0rg360"][QUOTE="sixgears2"] Like what exactly? I struggle to think of any multiplayer shooter on console that looks any better than the CoD games (including Black Ops which runs on a different engine to ostensibly allow for larger maps to still perform at 60 FPS), and in fact I'd go so far as to say that most look substantially worse. It you want uber high res textures so that you can, for whatever reason, press your virtual face against a brick wall and see every tiny detail, you need to invest in a high end gaming PC. For most gamers, however, the resolution of a texture from 1" away makes no real difference as long as they look ok at a distance. In terms of visuals AND performance, no shooter can touch CoD. If I have to suck up a little texture pop or muddy res on a wall here or there to get that buttery 60 FPS, so be it. Would you rather have super high res graphics and framerates in the 20s? I'm going to guess, by your post, that you honestly think Killzone 3 or even 2 looks just as muddy as CoD? Wow. . .. Killzone 3 does look great, but: 1. We are on a 360 forum, not a PS3 forum, and besides I said I struggled to think of any not that none at all existed. I simply didn't consider KZ3 because it didn't face the same hardware constraints as a PS3 exclusive as CoD does as a multiplatform title. 2. I suspect you blew right past the "performance" part of my argument. As i said, in the total package performance is equally important as graphics. A few lower res textures for excellent performance is more than a fair trade. KZ3 almost never runs at over 30 FPS and I've seen it dive into the teens on numerous occasions when the room is full and a lot is going on. Next time read more carefully before you "wow" me. Everyone wants to jump on the CoD hate train these days whether or not it makes any sense. Sheesh. I'm not sure how CoD performance is even an issue. The OP was about CoD graphics, read the title. That being said, my initial comment was that the only thing I could see that they could do to improve the series, outside of overhauling the old killstreak system, was to improve the graphics. Honestly, my comment wasn't bashing the series at all, only pointing out that the graphics desperately need an upgrade to compete with other games coming out. If it runs at 60fps and you like the killstreaks and game play I don't see how you could not agree with my initial comment . . . .
Honestly, about the only thing they can do to improve these games (assuming that they will be using the same formula until the series dies) is take care of the graphics. The low res textures are painful when there are shooters with so much more polish out there.
sixgears2
Like what exactly? I struggle to think of any multiplayer shooter on console that looks any better than the CoD games (including Black Ops which runs on a different engine to ostensibly allow for larger maps to still perform at 60 FPS), and in fact I'd go so far as to say that most look substantially worse. It you want uber high res textures so that you can, for whatever reason, press your virtual face against a brick wall and see every tiny detail, you need to invest in a high end gaming PC. For most gamers, however, the resolution of a texture from 1" away makes no real difference as long as they look ok at a distance. In terms of visuals AND performance, no shooter can touch CoD. If I have to suck up a little texture pop or muddy res on a wall here or there to get that buttery 60 FPS, so be it. Would you rather have super high res graphics and framerates in the 20s? I'm going to guess, by your post, that you honestly think Killzone 3 or even 2 looks just as muddy as CoD? Wow. . .
I mean, it would be better if it came out this year, as I'd be able to play it, but it's whatever.
If it did come out this year, couldn't you just not buy it and play Skyrim until you wanted to play ME3? I never really understood that.
Anyways, I suppose it's better, as they have more time to take their time and make it better, but I feel the same way as I did before.
guynamedbilly
I agree. I'm not sure why everyone equates longer development with a better game. Duke Nukem Forever isn't released yet, but I doubt the years of solid development time kept polishing it into a gem of a game. I don't think longer dev time means better game, but I would hope it would allow them to address whatever issues they needed to address to release the game as bug free and polished as they could. As for buying Skyrim and just waiting on ME3, sure I could do that. It's more like I have a list of the games I want to buy this year and both Skyrim and ME3 are on that list. Now I can save a few bucks (until next year) and I won't have the urge to play one over the other that's all I'm saying. :)
Onimusha, Red Faction (digging walls through the level was cool), Quake, jrpgs (really didn't realize how linear they were until I got older, but a lot of them have a special place in my heart, specifically Phantasy Star 1,2 and 3)
Edit: Didn't read everyone's responses. Good to see others with Quake and Phantasy Star :)
Honestly, about the only thing they can do to improve these games (assuming that they will be using the same formula until the series dies) is take care of the graphics. The low res textures are painful when there are shooters with so much more polish out there.
I was actually really happy. This year has way too many games being released and I wanted to really get into Skyrim. Thankfully, I now have one huge RPG to play at a time, lol. :D
Anyone else ok with this, or is everyone mad about the delay?
Lol, her FB page is hilarious! Oh, look at my hot pics! Lots of smileys!
I have a friend that worked in multiple offices for Puma. She's nice, but I'm not surprised that people like this work there. It's more about style than substance, if you get what I'm saying. . .
Skyrim is one of my most anticipated games of the year. I've loved all the ES series. Personally, Move support would be fantastic. The sword shield combo, bow and arrows, staff and shield, or just staff, duel weilding, etc. It would be a lot of fun. Take some of the Sorcery ideas, like tilting a move stick back like a cup to drink a potion and those kinds of things. :D
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