CONFIRMED: U3 beta graphics were NOT downscaled for smaller DL size.

So.. Cristophe Balestra confirmed today via his twitter that the beta graphics were not downscaled -as some people here assumed- to make the download size smaller.. When he was asked: "Is it true that you downscaled the graphics (i.e. low-res textures) of the U3 beta, to keep the download size small?" He replied: "absolutely not."

I surely hope those graphics weren't representative of the final product. IF so than Uncharted 2 looks better than UC3

lmao. it's like they took a step foward on u2, and then two steps back a couple of years later.

cows will still eat it up though.

why is everyone saying the graphics are bad. the uc3 beta footage was better that uc2 sp. Also the game is'nt evrn done yet.

I surely hope those graphics weren't representative of the final product. IF so than Uncharted 2 looks better than UC3

BPoole96

Screw all the technical problems. What disappointed me was the artistic design. It felt uninspired.

[QUOTE="BPoole96"]

I surely hope those graphics weren't representative of the final product. IF so than Uncharted 2 looks better than UC3

FlailingFire

Good, I was hoping that was the direction the game was going in. Absolutely vibrant, full of life and stunning. Can't waiting to play the full realized vision of Naughty Dog.Heil68

[QUOTE="Heil68"]Good, I was hoping that was the direction the game was going in. Absolutely vibrant, full of life and stunning. Can't waiting to play the full realized vision of Naughty Dog.FlailingFire

it's looking a little better tho...of course off screen

It was a beta, i.e. an unfinished product. It was also MP, and U2's multiplayer didn't look as good as U2's single player. U3's beta graphics were better than U2's multiplayer graphics, so I really don't see a problem.

I thought multiplayer always looked a lot worse than the single player :?

Naughty Dog, what the hell, fix the crappy gameplay first. Blabadon

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]Naughty Dog, what the hell, fix the crappy gameplay first. spookykid143

Good, the Beta ooked fine and played fine though, so I'm not worried. :3

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't pay any attention to the graphics when playing the beta.

I feel like I'm the only one who didn't pay any attention to the graphics when playing the beta.

kweeni

I'm with ya brah.

The beta was how many months before the final product?

While it won't be an amazing change, I'm sure things will improve. They probably used an older build of the game for beta testing purposes. Taking a new build with all of the fancy graphcis but with terrible optimization isn't really the point of a beta.

The beta was how many months before the final product?

While it won't be an amazing change, I'm sure things will improve. They probably used an older build of the game for beta testing purposes. Taking a new build with all of the fancy graphcis but with terrible optimization isn't really the point of a beta.

Wasdie

[QUOTE="FlailingFire"][QUOTE="BPoole96"]

I surely hope those graphics weren't representative of the final product. IF so than Uncharted 2 looks better than UC3

Sollet

1) Implying that graphics REALLY matter on 5 year old hardware

2) Implying that Uncharted is popular solely for it's graphics

3) Implying that a Beta is an accurate representation of a final product

4) Completely ignoring the video posted in this thread showing that the graphics are OBVIOUSLY improved.

^^ This is why this thread fails.

Eithey way it seems that they improved on a lot of things (especially graphics) judging by the recent video I posted in my thread. That looks a lot better than the beta, and Naughty Dog always polishes their games up a lot before release, plus they have an extra 2 months after Gears comes out to add in some extra extra polish. I'm telling you guys, this game is going to be Donkey balls.

[QUOTE="Wasdie"]

The beta was how many months before the final product?

While it won't be an amazing change, I'm sure things will improve. They probably used an older build of the game for beta testing purposes. Taking a new build with all of the fancy graphcis but with terrible optimization isn't really the point of a beta.

FlailingFire

They said they didn't downgrade what they had, not that what they had was what they will end up with.

[QUOTE="FlailingFire"][QUOTE="Wasdie"]

The beta was how many months before the final product?

While it won't be an amazing change, I'm sure things will improve. They probably used an older build of the game for beta testing purposes. Taking a new build with all of the fancy graphcis but with terrible optimization isn't really the point of a beta.

Pug-Nasty

They said they didn't downgrade what they had, not that what they had was what they will end up with.

And if it is another excuse will come up.

[QUOTE="FlailingFire"][QUOTE="Wasdie"]

The beta was how many months before the final product?

While it won't be an amazing change, I'm sure things will improve. They probably used an older build of the game for beta testing purposes. Taking a new build with all of the fancy graphcis but with terrible optimization isn't really the point of a beta.

Pug-Nasty

They said they didn't downgrade what they had, not that what they had was what they will end up with.

Yeah there is a huge difference in those.

It means they gave us the beta in the best form it was, not that it was the final product, but now fanboys are going to spin it every which way.

Don't care about the textures but really hope they get some anti-aliasing in there somewhere :?

Don't care about the textures but really hope they get some anti-aliasing in there somewhere :?

nutcrackr

[QUOTE="nutcrackr"]

Don't care about the textures but really hope they get some anti-aliasing in there somewhere :?

FlailingFire

[QUOTE="FlailingFire"][QUOTE="nutcrackr"]

Don't care about the textures but really hope they get some anti-aliasing in there somewhere :?

lx_theo

[QUOTE="Pug-Nasty"]

[QUOTE="FlailingFire"] But a developer just stated, those graphics were final. Textures wise, I've seen some lighting improvements though in the newer footage. BloodyFalcon007

They said they didn't downgrade what they had, not that what they had was what they will end up with.

And if it is another excuse will come up.

It's really just what they said. Trying to spin it doesn't change the meaning for those who can read.

[QUOTE="xYamatox"]

1) Implying that graphics REALLY matter on 5 year old hardware

2) Implying that Uncharted is popular solely for it's graphics

3) Implying that a Beta is an accurate representation of a final product

4) Completely ignoring the video posted in this thread showing that the graphics are OBVIOUSLY improved.

^^ This is why this thread fails.

Stringerboy

Well, it kinda is dude.

[QUOTE="FlailingFire"][QUOTE="BPoole96"]

I surely hope those graphics weren't representative of the final product. IF so than Uncharted 2 looks better than UC3

Sollet

No this is me. lol

I think after seeing Dues Ex 3 on PS3 and Xbox 360... FXAA is the better solution for Uncharted 3.

Look here:

The finished product will be on par with Gear's as the best looking console title. (I'd say Crysis on the Xbox won, but eh)

seriously i dont understand why ppl should worry as regards visuals when it comes to Uncharted 3..

While I am not expecting a huge visual improvement compared to UC2, I have no doubts both sp & mp in UC3 will look better ..

You're bashing multiplayer graphics....really now?