*** Grand Theft Auto IV - The Official Thread ***

[TriedandTested]

Oh well, everyone's entitled to their opinions. I've not seen anything like this game before - but maybe I'm easily pleased. I think they graphics suit the game perfectly and create an amazing world to play in. Can't wait to try the MP.

 

[Johnnytoxic]

I would prefer to have a good steady framerate rather than good graphics. The framerate bugs me at times cause it feels like it runs at 25fps all the time. Not a huge problem, but if you could get rid of some detailed graphics to get it up to the 30's or 40's, then i would do it. Still an amazing game though.

Agreed, its hard to admire the stunning scenary/surroundings when its really jerky.

 

[R.O.S.S.I]

Game looks fine to me, wouldnt say they are amazing, they are just what I expected for a game of this size etc.

 

[dirtydog]

They're not stunning but who cares about graphics?

I think any game should firstly make sure the framerate is stable - at least for most of the time. Then the graphics should be clear and sharp enough so you can see what's going on and play without it hurting your eyes etc. If the level of graphics detail etc. means the former two things are compromised, they should cut back on the detail. I think on a fixed hardware platform it isn't really acceptable otherwise

 

[Draeger]

Before anyone starts, I'm not disputing that some may have issues with both the framerates and the quality of "eye candy" on offer here.

However, I have had no frame rate issues at all so far and I think the game looks stunning all round.

Only issues I have had are in some areas its a little difficult to see, but thats nothing a quick tweak of the display settings can't solve.

Playing the 360 version on a 32" Hitachi LCD.

Maybe some peoples expectations were higher than mine, I dunno?.

All in all, I'm chuffed to bits so far.

 

[ic1male]

Is no-one just accepting the visuals for what they are and enjoying the game and story? LOL. I'm really in to it now, I'm not disappointed at all.

 

[JUMPURS]

I am not noticing any framerate troubles on the 360 tbh.

Although i do think the PS3 version is nicer looking, the cartoon effect on the 360 lets it down imo.

As for graphics, it's gta there was never going to be great graphics, thats what PGR, MGS, GoW, Gears etc are all for

 

[james.miller]

I think any game should firstly make sure the framerate is stable - at least for most of the time. Then the graphics should be clear and sharp enough so you can see what's going on and play without it hurting your eyes etc. If the level of graphics detail etc. means the former two things are compromised, they should cut back on the detail. I think on a fixed hardware platform it isn't really acceptable otherwise

totally agree. i think they have the mix wrong






there is no image processing on either. only shrunk it down to 1600xsomething or other. i had to decrease the exposure for the SA shot thats why the light level on the bezel and wall are different.


oh and sa was running at 1650x1080. wouldnt let me run at 1920x1200 for some reason lol.

 

[Nismo]

Is no-one just accepting the visuals for what they are and enjoying the game and story? LOL. I'm really in to it now, I'm not disappointed at all.

Considering the size of the game and how much is going on, I think the GFX are excellent. If people expect any better they are deluding themselves.

 

[4p]

Considering the size of the game and how much is going on, I think the GFX are excellent. If people expect any better they are deluding themselves.

Him.

 

[james.miller]

i doont think anybody expected the world to be better. i mean, its modeled fantastically. but its like looking through frosty glass, its ALL out of foucs.

 

[TriedandTested]

Not sure what the comparison is there mate. I'm pretty sure GTA4 doesn't run at a resolution anywhere near what you have SA set at. So comparing 'sharpness' is kind of a pointless effort.

Comparing ANY console game to its PC equivalent for sharpness is just silly.

 

[Nymins]

I dont care about the graphics really. Its just the framerate that gets on my nerves. If that was sorted, it would be 100x better. And it still is really good gameplay wise.

 

[james.miller]

Not sure what the comparison is there mate. I'm pretty sure GTA4 doesn't run at a resolution anywhere near what you have SA set at. So comparing 'sharpness' is kind of a pointless effort.

gta4 runs at 1080p on the ps3 mate. thats higher than i was running Sa at on the pc. if id have run SA at 1920x1080 then SA wouldn't have been much sharper. you'd see less jaggies though.

 

[Nismo]

Him.

 

[Johnnytoxic]

James you managed to pick THE most cruddest shot of GTA4 I have ever seen lol.

 

[Baz]

I am not noticing any framerate troubles on the 360 tbh.

Although i do think the PS3 version is nicer looking, the cartoon effect on the 360 lets it down imo.

As for graphics, it's gta there was never going to be great graphics, thats what PGR, MGS, GoW, Gears etc are all for

What is the "cartoon" effect? anyone got any examples. I don't think I have seen anything cartoon-ey except on the TV in the flat..

 

[TriedandTested]

gta4 runs at 1080p on the ps3 mate. thats higher than i was running Sa at on the pc.

Upscaled surely?

I thought that was a 360 shot you posted too.

Does the PS3 suffer worse than the 360 for 'softened' graphics?

 

[4p]

Basically agreeing with you

Noob

 

[Johnnytoxic]

gta4 runs at 1080p on the ps3 mate. thats higher than i was running Sa at on the pc. if id have run SA at 1920x1080 then SA wouldn't have been much sharper. you'd see less jaggies though.

No it doesn't it runs at 640p. Upscaling doesn't mean anything.

Hell I could upscale 1 pixel to 1080p, It would still look like a crappy pixel.