The Witcher 2 visuals not *that* great.

Just started playing it today after hearing so much about it's graphics and I have to say i'm slightly disappointed. They're good and the game has some cool lighting effects in it but apart from that, i'd say its on par with most other recently released titles like Dragon Age 2.

Definatly gotta disagree, the game is beautiful as hell for a dx9 game. One of the top 3 best looking games atm

i'd say its on par with most other recently released titles like Dragon Age 2.

Starshine_M2A2

Just started playing it today after hearing so much about it's graphics and I have to say i'm slightly disappointed. They're good and the game has some cool lighting effects in it but apart from that, i'd say its on par with most other recently released titles like Dragon Age 2.

Starshine_M2A2

You really need to get those eyes checked..

i'd say its on par with most other recently released titles like Dragon Age 2.

Starshine_M2A2

If you're seriously comparing those two games in terms of graphics, there's either something wrong with your machine, or you need to consult with an Optometrist ASAP...

We need to find a cure for this poor man.

If you're seriously comparing those two games in terms of graphics, there's either something wrong with your machine, or you need to consult with an Optometrist ASAP...

Sorry, I know this game is popular but that's the way I see it. The only thing that gives W2 the edge is its lighting.

If you're seriously comparing those two games in terms of graphics, there's either something wrong with your machine, or you need to consult with an Optometrist ASAP...

Sorry, I know this game is popular but that's the way I see it. The only thing that gives W2 the edge is its lighting.

Starshine_M2A2

[QUOTE="Starshine_M2A2"]

Sorry, I know this game is popular but that's the way I see it. The only thing that gives W2 the edge is its lighting.

lawlessx

[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="Starshine_M2A2"]

Sorry, I know this game is popular but that's the way I see it. The only thing that gives W2 the edge is its lighting.

Starshine_M2A2

Have you looked at the textures of both games?

Can i ask what exactly the point of this thread is? Seems either the TC is ranting, is trying to start some battle on what he feels to what other feel, or should have just made a blog on this.

atleast he made me laugh

[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="Starshine_M2A2"]

Sorry, I know this game is popular but that's the way I see it. The only thing that gives W2 the edge is its lighting.

Starshine_M2A2

Someone post some comparasion pics and end this thread.

Now go get them eyes checked.

The Witcher 2 looks great for a DX 9 game. It rivals DX 11 games easily.

I thought Skyward would already be in here for a chance to bash the Witcher 2.

Anyways, Dragon Age 2 does NOT look better then the Witcher 2. Even the art direction is better overall for the Witcher 2, I don't know what the hell Bioware was thinking when they remade the Darkspawn.

Use the Dragon Age 2 shot above for reference so I don't have to download the demo to get reference shots.

[QUOTE="lawlessx"][QUOTE="Starshine_M2A2"]

Sorry, I know this game is popular but that's the way I see it. The only thing that gives W2 the edge is its lighting.

Starshine_M2A2

No, no, I'm sorry - you are objectively, factually wrong.

And there's no "opinions" here, this isn't a matter of opinion - you are, of course, entitled to an opinion in regards of competing candy bar, or soda brands, but you absolutely cannot say that, for example, a Bugatti Veyron isn't faster than your Toyota Corolla, because unlike taste, speed is a quantifiable quality, it can be measured and compared.

So you may like the art style in DAII better, but TWII has an objectively superior graphical engine, which outperforms DA's counterpart by miles, and if you can't see this with your own eyes, there's either something wrong with your machine, or with your eyes...

P.S.

In what universe will there be someone who will honestly tell you that Mars is better than Snickers?!

Mars is just... a Snickers without the nuts... The only people who would ever choose a Mars over Snickers are the people who were forced to do so, because they have an allergy to nuts!

The Witcher 2 looks great but it all depends on what kind of machine you're running it on. The screenshots above look great.

i'd say its on par with most other recently released titles like Dragon Age 2.Starshine_M2A2

when I look at those screenies above the comparison of DA and the Witcher 2 is like comparing LOTRO with Age of Conan. I think The Witcher looks a lot like Age of Conan.

Just started playing it today after hearing so much about it's graphics and I have to say i'm slightly disappointed. They're good and the game has some cool lighting effects in it but apart from that, i'd say its on par with most other recently released titles like Dragon Age 2.

Starshine_M2A2

Dragon Age and DA 2 are some of the ugliest, blandest looking games I've ever seen. People bought the first one because sites like Gamespot hyped it for almost 18 months on their front page, then they had to justify the purchase by pretending the game was better than it actually is.

Is Witcher 2 beautiful? No - but it's miles ahead of DA, in every department.

LulZ

DA2 on DX11 hardware does everything better except textures. The Witcher 2 has incredible textures.

Use the Dragon Age 2 shot above for reference so I don't have to download the demo to get reference shotsWhiteblade999

[QUOTE="Whiteblade999"] Use the Dragon Age 2 shot above for reference so I don't have to download the demo to get reference shotstopsemag55

Because a demo is supposed to be a representation of the final product?

I like the little details of the first Witcher better. Things like the windmill or the old woman's house. It built a stronger atmosphere for me :( biggest_loser

[QUOTE="topsemag55"][QUOTE="Whiteblade999"] Use the Dragon Age 2 shot above for reference so I don't have to download the demo to get reference shotsWhiteblade999

Because a demo is supposed to be a representation of the final product?

[QUOTE="Whiteblade999"]

[QUOTE="topsemag55"] Umm...how can you bash DA2 if you don't own the full game? The demo doesn't count, too much was locked out, including DX 11.Elann2008

Because a demo is supposed to be a representation of the final product?

A demo is supposed to show you how the game plays and give you a good reason to buy it. If Bioware put out a bad demo then that sucks for them but there is nothing wrong with judging a game based on the demo. I can name a good dozen demos that really turned me onto a purchase and rerepsented the final game perfectly. Why should I think differently for 1 game out of a dozen?

Regardless the thread focuses on graphical comparisons which are irelavent to the game being crap or the best thing since sliced bread.

Edit: If you want to debate what a demo is with me then lets keep this to PM so the thread doesn't get derailed.

[QUOTE="Starshine_M2A2"]

[QUOTE="lawlessx"] popularity has nothing to do with what you said. TW2 looks miles better in visuals and in art style.Zyamaman

No, no, I'm sorry - you are objectively, factually wrong.

And there's no "opinions" here, this isn't a matter of opinion - you are, of course, entitled to an opinion in regards of competing candy bar, or soda brands, but you absolutely cannot say that, for example, a Bugatti Veyron isn't faster than your Toyota Corolla, because unlike taste, speed is a quantifiable quality, it can be measured and compared.

So you may like the art ****in DAII better, but TWII has an objectively superior graphical engine, which outperforms DA's counterpart by miles, and if you can't see this with your own eyes, there's either something wrong with your machine, or with your eyes...

P.S.

In what universe will there be someone who will honestly tell you that Mars is better than Snickers?!

Mars is just... a Snickers without the nuts... The only people who would ever choose a Mars over Snickers are the people who were forced to do so, because they have an allergy to nuts!

THIS THIS THIS RIGHT FREAKING HERE!!!

How come the mods didnt locked this thread after the above post?!?!

Is there anything to add...?NO...ofc it isnt!!!

The TC either have no clue about what his talking about either he's trolling!!!

The TC either have no clue about what his talking about either he's trolling!!!

rhazzy

I think they should redefine the word 'troll' to;

'He who disagrees with the masses'.

Although, I do enjoy criticising popular games. It stirs things up and gets a debate going.

[QUOTE="topsemag55"][QUOTE="Whiteblade999"] Use the Dragon Age 2 shot above for reference so I don't have to download the demo to get reference shotsWhiteblade999

Because a demo is supposed to be a representation of the final product?

Since when? :?

[QUOTE="Elann2008"]

[QUOTE="Whiteblade999"]

Because a demo is supposed to be a representation of the final product?

Whiteblade999

A demo is supposed to show you how the game plays and give you a good reason to buy it. If Bioware put out a bad demo then that sucks for them but there is nothing wrong with judging a game based on the demo. I can name a good dozen demos that really turned me onto a purchase and rerepsented the final game perfectly. Why should I think differently for 1 game out of a dozen?

Regardless the thread focuses on graphical comparisons which are irelavent to the game being crap or the best thing since sliced bread.

Edit: If you want to debate what a demo is with me then lets keep this to PM so the thread doesn't get derailed.

Considering the TC didnt even bother posting his specs, he probably has a garbage rig.

There's even a warning right before the demo begins that says this demo isn't a full representation of the game. If I made all my buying decisions based on every demo I've ever played, I would have missed out on good to great games.

Elann2008

I'll take a demo over the same PR campaign you get for every game where it is claimed to be the best ever. When a game releases it gets a bunch of reviews based on hype which makes it hard to find accurate reviews. So the best way to get a representation of the game is to play a demo.

The only other good way to get an idea of a game is to watch Let's Plays which is sort of a demo in itself because it is unbiased gameplay. Hell watching someone play the Human Revolution 'demo/beta' convinced me to buy the game because it is an honest representation of the game which looks amazing.

The warning is so they can say 'it's just the demo, the full game will be better!' This happened with Bioshock, Aliens Vs. Predator (newest one), Clive Barker's Jericho and so many other games. People ran out to buy the full games for these and the full games were as crappy as the demos. If they don't want people judging the final product off of a demo then they shouldn't be releasing one period.

Dragon Age 2 isn't even impressive...

Dragon Age 2 isn't even impressive...

mitu123

I think The Witcher 2's visuals were far more impressive.

The forest part alone made my jaw drop several times.

Considering the TC didnt even bother posting his specs, he probably has a garbage rig.Fizzman

I have an Alienware M17x that runs the game maxed out and could probably power the entire US Navy but thank you for your misguided assumption. You know who assumption's son is, right?

[QUOTE="rhazzy"]The TC either have no clue about what his talking about either he's trolling!!!

Starshine_M2A2

I think they should redefine the word 'troll' to;

'He who disagrees with the masses'.

Although, I do enjoy criticising popular games. It stirs things up and gets a debate going.

There isn't **** to debate here. The Witcher 2 in terms of a technical standpoint is far above DA2, that's a fact. There is no way for you dispute it, I'm sorry. You can say you like the art style better, but that is it.

millerlight89

Well, the very fact that I am arguing against you suggests that a debate is happening right now.

Also, stop swearing, please, there's no need for it.

Just started playing it today after hearing so much about it's graphics and I have to say i'm slightly disappointed. They're good and the game has some cool lighting effects in it but apart from that, i'd say its on par with most other recently released titles like Dragon Age 2.

Starshine_M2A2

Hell, I was just playing Stalker: COP with Complete, and it smothers The Witcher 2 :P

Yea, I agree with the OP. The Witcher 2 looks great, but I agree, the graphics aren't that great. A lot of people claim that The Witcher 2 beats Crysis graphically, and I would have a very difficult time coming to that same conclusion.

Hell, I was just playing Stalker: COP with Complete, and it smothers The Witcher 2 :P

KHAndAnime

*high five*