Why do people moan about InFamous' graphics?

I mean, they are not up there with Killzone 2 and there is some pop-up, but these sort of problems are in all open world games.

I mean, take GTA4, it was a good game, but the graphics were AWFUL in places, and the framerate was like a slideshow at points. Also it had pop-in and loads of other glitches... but it gets praised for its graphics!?!?!?!?

I think InFamous looks quite nice and it has a solid art style. The pop in can be annoying, but its no worse than other open world games I have played.

The framerate also gets talked about and I was worried at first as I used to be a PC gamer and framerate is VERY important to me. However, having played the demo, through the rate does dip a bit at times, it is fairly minor and not nearly as bad as in GTA4 and many other games I can think of.. yet this always gets brought up?

I mean, they are not up there with Killzone 2 and there is some pop-up, but these sort of problems are in all open world games.

I mean, take GTA4, it was a good game, but the graphics were AWFUL in places, and the framerate was like a slideshow at points. Also it had pop-in and loads of other glitches... but it gets praised for its graphics!?!?!?!?

I think InFamous looks quite nice and it has a solid art style. The pop in can be annoying, but its no worse than other open world games I have played.

The framerate also gets talked about and I was worried at first as I used to be a PC gamer and framerate is VERY important to me. However, having played the demo, through the rate does dip a bit at times, it is fairly minor and not nearly as bad as in GTA4 and many other games I can think of.. yet this always gets brought up?

lol i think ps3 gamers have been spoiled we have had the besting looking games for a 2 years now and now that we take a slight step backwards due to the open world envriorment of infamous we cant handle it.


btw i noticed somthing kz2 has graphics that are almost as good as crysis warhead but with 10x better animation and 100000000000x better death/ragdolls

and yes i am running crysis on max settings

I agree, the graphics are superb. They are as good as one can expect from an open world game, and the lighting effects go above and beyond in my opinion. Sure there are noticeable pop ups but they're actually pretty infrequent compared to the demo. I really only notice them every now and then. The people walk funny, but what of it? This is supposed to be more of a cartoony comic book kinda game. There's no need to stress on any realism. I actually think its funny to watch them move and interact with each other. They look like puppets on crack. Whats not cool about that? :PNephilim83

I guess i am just picky about graphics after enjoying games like MGS4 .. . so I do have a PS3 I think the aliasing in infamous is pretty bad, but I guess this generation is still limited due to technology. Especially on an open world like this. Personally i would have sacrificed some loading times for better anti-aliasing and no pop-ins. but I will have to wait till next gen. I do thing the lighting and animations are awesome though. Oh ya and there is some bad clipping too. But I enjoy the game so much that I can definitely look beyond these minor issues.bpw8

lol i think ps3 gamers have been spoiled we have had the besting looking games for a 2 years now and now that we take a slight step backwards due to the open world envriorment of infamous we cant handle it.


btw i noticed somthing kz2 has graphics that are almost as good as crysis warhead but with 10x better animation and 100000000000x better death/ragdolls

and yes i am running crysis on max settings

xxgunslingerxx

[QUOTE="Nephilim83"]I agree, the graphics are superb. They are as good as one can expect from an open world game, and the lighting effects go above and beyond in my opinion. Sure there are noticeable pop ups but they're actually pretty infrequent compared to the demo. I really only notice them every now and then. The people walk funny, but what of it? This is supposed to be more of a cartoony comic book kinda game. There's no need to stress on any realism. I actually think its funny to watch them move and interact with each other. They look like puppets on crack. Whats not cool about that? :Praven_squad

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lol i think ps3 gamers have been spoiled we have had the besting looking games for a 2 years now and now that we take a slight step backwards due to the open world envriorment of infamous we cant handle it.


btw i noticed somthing kz2 has graphics that are almost as good as crysis warhead but with 10x better animation and 100000000000x better death/ragdolls

and yes i am running crysis on max settings

Nephilim83

it isnt perfect but the gameplay is amazing, the visuals hold up to the gameplay. they could of added a little bit more anarchy to the streets though

Truthfully, it really doesn't matter what the graphic whores think about the graphics to this game. Your opinion, TC, matters most of all because judging by your post I can tell you like the look of the game as do I. Are the graphics perfect? Not by any means but they do the job and that's what matters most.

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lol i think ps3 gamers have been spoiled we have had the besting looking games for a 2 years now and now that we take a slight step backwards due to the open world envriorment of infamous we cant handle it.


btw i noticed somthing kz2 has graphics that are almost as good as crysis warhead but with 10x better animation and 100000000000x better death/ragdolls

and yes i am running crysis on max settings

xxgunslingerxx

[QUOTE="thetruespin"]

I mean, they are not up there with Killzone 2 and there is some pop-up, but these sort of problems are in all open world games.

I mean, take GTA4, it was a good game, but the graphics were AWFUL in places, and the framerate was like a slideshow at points. Also it had pop-in and loads of other glitches... but it gets praised for its graphics!?!?!?!?

I think InFamous looks quite nice and it has a solid art style. The pop in can be annoying, but its no worse than other open world games I have played.

The framerate also gets talked about and I was worried at first as I used to be a PC gamer and framerate is VERY important to me. However, having played the demo, through the rate does dip a bit at times, it is fairly minor and not nearly as bad as in GTA4 and many other games I can think of.. yet this always gets brought up?

HarshGamer

Not ... really

People complain about the graphics cuz they're not that great. I really enjoy the game, it's the best open world game since Assassin's Creed, but the graphics could be a lot better. I think I'm a third-of-the-way through with it and it kicks ass.

Compared to other free-roaming, "sandbox" games I say it looks pretty freakin' good.

Haven't seen these complaints myself. The npc animations are pretty horrible at times, like when you save the meds and your friend comes to talk to you afterwards. She looked like a mannequin with the nutcracker mouths that just move up and down. The graphics overall are good though.

Infamous istight!!

You have to ask the reviewers too but they said these graphic issues doesn't affect the game experience, so that's all that matters. But I do wish they didn't release it a month early, maybe they could have fixed the framerate, pop ups, and glitches from the get go. I hope they'll be a patch too soon or later on.

Graphics are not everything I believe it is a plus to have a good looking game. Lets take MGS4 for example the graphics are the best out for ps3 but if the gameplay was bad we would care less about that game. The way I see it if the gameplay is good we will tolerate bad graphics, but if its vice versa then we would care less about the game. Just my 2cents.icytony

Demo looks great to me. Haven't played full version.

[QUOTE="Nephilim83"]I agree, the graphics are superb. They are as good as one can expect from an open world game, and the lighting effects go above and beyond in my opinion. Sure there are noticeable pop ups but they're actually pretty infrequent compared to the demo. I really only notice them every now and then. The people walk funny, but what of it? This is supposed to be more of a cartoony comic book kinda game. There's no need to stress on any realism. I actually think its funny to watch them move and interact with each other. They look like puppets on crack. Whats not cool about that? :Praven_squad

sandbox games were never the pinnacle of graphics anyway...

People moan because it's America - they can.

As long as people have the right to complain, I guarantee that they will.

I think the game looks really good. I am only 5 hours in, but I think I have a feel of what it is gonna offer throughout the game.If you are complaining about these graphics you are probably skipping PROTOTYPE. That game's environments look real bland. It all about the gameplay though and that is why I have it preordered and will probably enjoy it very much.

I've had no issues with the games visuals. I think it looks great.xmitchconnorx

they did the same thing with R2.

[QUOTE="HarshGamer"][QUOTE="thetruespin"]

I mean, they are not up there with Killzone 2 and there is some pop-up, but these sort of problems are in all open world games.

I mean, take GTA4, it was a good game, but the graphics were AWFUL in places, and the framerate was like a slideshow at points. Also it had pop-in and loads of other glitches... but it gets praised for its graphics!?!?!?!?

I think InFamous looks quite nice and it has a solid art style. The pop in can be annoying, but its no worse than other open world games I have played.

The framerate also gets talked about and I was worried at first as I used to be a PC gamer and framerate is VERY important to me. However, having played the demo, through the rate does dip a bit at times, it is fairly minor and not nearly as bad as in GTA4 and many other games I can think of.. yet this always gets brought up?

FenderTrio

Not ... really

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[QUOTE="HarshGamer"] The graphics are nice but the GTA graphics were better.HarshGamer

Not ... really

I like the graphics, it fits within the realm of the game.

Could have used some anti aliasing and some of the models aren't so hot.. but it works and the art style is cool. Gameplay is more important and so far that has been awesome. (about half way through game)

people complain about graphics because they have to complain about something..

graphics aren't even a issue this generation..

i have had my system hooked up to a tv that supports 1080p with the right hdmi cable.. and i have had my system set to 480i on a tv from 2000..

yes there is a difference but the enjoyment from the game does not increase or decrease..

The character models suck. Besides that its a good game.

I mean, they are not up there with Killzone 2 and there is some pop-up, but these sort of problems are in all open world games.

I mean, take GTA4, it was a good game, but the graphics were AWFUL in places, and the framerate was like a slideshow at points. Also it had pop-in and loads of other glitches... but it gets praised for its graphics!?!?!?!?

I think InFamous looks quite nice and it has a solid art style. The pop in can be annoying, but its no worse than other open world games I have played.

The framerate also gets talked about and I was worried at first as I used to be a PC gamer and framerate is VERY important to me. However, having played the demo, through the rate does dip a bit at times, it is fairly minor and not nearly as bad as in GTA4 and many other games I can think of.. yet this always gets brought up?

thetruespin

People will always complain when there is better exampals to compair to. And you know what, its a good thing. As long as its done right. As consumers we should keep asking for bigger and better. Its one of the big resones things actualy get bettter. if no one complained about gas mileage on cars we would still be driveing cars that only get sub 20 MPG.

How everwith that said, i agree that im pretty much ok with the games graphics. only thing i really wish was improved is better antiailsing to get rid of as much jaggies as posable. i HATE jaggies. I guess playing for 5 years on a high end PC that allowed high res and 8x AA spoiled me on that lol. But im not sure i agree that open world games cant have great graphics. i mean when Oblivion came out it had great graphics for its day and you dont realy get any more open world than that game lol.

I think it looks great

I mean, they are not up there with Killzone 2 and there is some pop-up, but these sort of problems are in all open world games.

I mean, take GTA4, it was a good game, but the graphics were AWFUL in places, and the framerate was like a slideshow at points. Also it had pop-in and loads of other glitches... but it gets praised for its graphics!?!?!?!?

I think InFamous looks quite nice and it has a solid art style. The pop in can be annoying, but its no worse than other open world games I have played.

The framerate also gets talked about and I was worried at first as I used to be a PC gamer and framerate is VERY important to me. However, having played the demo, through the rate does dip a bit at times, it is fairly minor and not nearly as bad as in GTA4 and many other games I can think of.. yet this always gets brought up?

Graphics mean nothing- a games graphics are only remembered until a game with even better visuals comes out. HellsAngel2c

The graphics are pretty **** but I still love it. The "cut-scenes" are so ugly. (not the comic book parts, that's pretty cool) But yeah, I think GTA looks alot better than this game, but hey, considering how almost every thing in the game is tactile, I forgive the mediocre graphics.