Crysis 2 Digital Foundry Comparison

[QUOTE="Deevoshun"]

[QUOTE="1Stark1"]

This game doesn't touch UC2 graphically AT ALL. I will make a thread comparing the 360 version to the PS3 exclusives i mentioned earlier.

1Stark1

Yea coming from you, I wouldn't bother making a thread, it's already biased.

Um, I'm buying the 360 version:| I'm such a 360 hater huh? Im biased because I think theres better looking console games, ok.......

Here's a hint.

READ your signature...

[QUOTE="moistsandwich"]

Crysis 2 on my PC...

I win!

TheKing012

why do these snapshots visually, look identical to Half Life 2?

Because they don't.

So, it is arguably the best looking game on consoles and definately compares well against KZ2/3, UC2 and GOW3. At the very least, the top contenders are all very close.

The X360 version might be a slightly better looking version overall, but the PS3 version is better in some places too and regardless the differences are quite small.

Possibly the best looking console game and definately as good as any other one.

Sounds like a big lemming comeback that squashes the idea that the PS3 has magical properties and vindicates those pointing out that some top PS3 exclusives look great because of excellent developers and purpose built engines, not because of magic.

We should now be able to move on from bashing MS because they can't produce the same relatively minor graphical edge that the top PS3 exclusives have had, to bashing MS for not putting in enough time, money and effort to create an X360 purpose built engine to get those minor edges :P

[QUOTE="MozartXVI"]

as the comparison clearly states, the 360 version is better both visually and performance-wise.

man, the ps3 version looks like it's smeared with vaseline all over the place :lol:< and ps3 seems to be missing shadows on the garbage bag area. embarrassing.

Nolakk

rofl, nice double-standard. Arguing that it's what THEY said while ignoring that THEY also said that the 360 version is better overall.

[QUOTE="TheKing012"]

[QUOTE="moistsandwich"]

Crysis 2 on my PC...

I win!

GreySeal9

why do these snapshots visually, look identical to Half Life 2?

Because they don't.

thanks for the insight.

which, you know, of course in actuality means, no thanks.

[QUOTE="DreamCryotank"]

Compared to this?

Yeah, Crysis 2 wins.

T-razor1

Lol, is that Kz3? Nasty looking. Don't ever claim it to be better looking than Crysis 2. Again, lol Crysis 2 makes it look awful. Why is there even a discussion about this. It's not even close :lol::lol:

i gotta say, blurzone 3 has some of the fugliest water i've ever seen in gaming :lol:

[QUOTE="1Stark1"]

[QUOTE="T-razor1"]

Lol, is that Kz3? Nasty looking. Don't ever claim it to be better looking than Crysis 2. Again, lol Crysis 2 makes it look awful. Why is there even a discussion about this. It's not even close :lol::lol:

kozzy1234

Like I told your fellow Lemming Bus a Bus, you guys arent fooling anyone that actually played the game. KZ3 curbstomps this game visually. I would rather name Alan Wake (a 360 exclusive) CGK then C2, its just not that impressive. Shows how much I hate 360 huh? Anyways, go back to hyping Geow3 for graphics. Once you ACTUALLY play C2 you'll be dissapointed.

No thats not true imo, I have played and beat Killzone3 and it looks NOWHERE near as good as Crysis2 does.

You sayign Alan Wake looks better then Crysis2 is even more ridicolous.. I lvoed Alan Wake but that did not have Crysis2 level graphics, either does KZ3.

Hell, IMO Uncharted2, Heavy Rain and GOd Of War3 all look better then KZ3 with its ridicolous few colours.

[QUOTE="T-razor1"]

Another case of a cow with blue goggles on. This is getting too easy now :lol:

ToScA-

" in many ways more advanced than anything we've seen elsewhere on console."

"cutting edge visuals"

lol, that's pretty damning. What's funny is that the cow who was most in denial in the official thread was the one who created this very thread. Oh, the irony.

just you wait, they're find some way to spin that too :lol:

Crysis 2 on my PC...

I win!

moistsandwich

Man.. that SSAO. 8)

[QUOTE="The__Havoc"]

"In short, then, Xbox 360 benefits from a 25 per cent resolution boost over the PlayStation 3 version of the game. That's a pretty stark statistic, and while it is true that the action generally looks clearer and not quite so blurred on the Xbox 360, it's also the case that when the game is in full flow, the amount of post-processing effects in play, including camera and object-based motion blur, tends to equalise the visuals somewhat. Quite why there is a resolution difference at all is intriguing."

"there is an overall feeling that the image on Xbox 360 is cleaner and crisper."

"By and large, the look of the game is entirely consistent between both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. However, there do appear to be some isolated instances where lighting appears bugged or flawed in the PS3 version, as the brace of shots above demonstrates."

The increased performance and resolution indicates that the Xbox 360 is the preferred platform for Crysis 2,

Do people even read their own links?

Do people even read their own links?

bryn8150

thanks for this. i knew the TC was keeping things out and making them in favor of the ps3 in some way or another. besides, when you watch the video it shows the difference pretty clearly. it just is wat it is, the 360 version looks better AND plays better...end of story. let it go cows...the ps3 is officially last in EVERYTHING. maybe now that its over we can get back to playing games for fun again n not some bS war.

[QUOTE="Nolakk"][QUOTE="MozartXVI"]

as the comparison clearly states, the 360 version is better both visually and performance-wise.

man, the ps3 version looks like it's smeared with vaseline all over the place :lol:< and ps3 seems to be missing shadows on the garbage bag area. embarrassing.

-Tretiak

rofl, nice double-standard. Arguing that it's what THEY said while ignoring that THEY also said that the 360 version is better overall.

[QUOTE="T-razor1"]I have the game. Those are 360 pics! Seriously play it and judge it based on your own first hand experience with it. It truly is beautiful. Rent it at least if you have no intention to buy it. Wait do you have a 360?Nolakk

....and this coming from someone who is holding onto that sig as if it's their teddy bear that they need before going to sleep :lol: Oh yeah we should really care what you think :roll::roll:

[QUOTE="moistsandwich"]

Crysis 2 on my PC...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5556749164_763a6184e4_b.jpg

I win!

DreamCryotank

Man.. that SSAO. 8)

That PC shot is just beautiful.

[QUOTE="Nolakk"][QUOTE="MozartXVI"]

as the comparison clearly states, the 360 version is better both visually and performance-wise.

man, the ps3 version looks like it's smeared with vaseline all over the place :lol:< and ps3 seems to be missing shadows on the garbage bag area. embarrassing.

-Tretiak

rofl, nice double-standard. Arguing that it's what THEY said while ignoring that THEY also said that the 360 version is better overall.

and it's funny how he said only a fanboy would disagree with him :lol:

[QUOTE="-Tretiak"]

[QUOTE="Nolakk"] This what THEY said not me. If you are not a fanboy this is obviously a tie as both have pros and cons. Nolakk

rofl, nice double-standard. Arguing that it's what THEY said while ignoring that THEY also said that the 360 version is better overall.

You can. Nobody is saying there aren't cons to the 360 version. The point is that the pros outweigh the cons on 360 by a wider margin than they do on the PS3. End of story, 360 wins, stop whining.

[QUOTE="moistsandwich"]

Crysis 2 on my PC...

I win!

DreamCryotank

Man.. that SSAO. 8)

Imagine if we actually had DX11 in it so we could get things like HDAO from the people who pioneered real time ambient occlusion in games :P

[QUOTE="-Tretiak"]

[QUOTE="Nolakk"] Like i said, unless you are a fanboy, you can clearly see that both have pros and cons.Nolakk

You can. Nobody is saying there aren't cons to the 360 version. The point is that the pros outweigh the cons on 360 by a wider margin than they do on the PS3. End of story, 360 wins, stop whining.

Congratulations on completely missing the point.

So in conclusion, both versions have their pros and cons, with one version being slightly better. All while both versions are extremely inferior to PC? Go ahead console fanboys, continue the usual lunacy....

[QUOTE="-Tretiak"]

[QUOTE="Nolakk"] Exactly, you are a fanboy so obviously you can't see that both have pros and cons and theres no clear winner like you say. Being a fanboy must be great.Nolakk

Congratulations on completely missing the point.

Again missing the point. How can I be clearer? I am well aware that both versions have pros and cons. The point is that the 360's pros outweigh the 360's cons to a higher degree than the PS3 version does, so the 360 version is better overall - like they said. And this is the last time I'm gonna reply to you. If it still doesn't make sense, maybe it's time to read a book.

Also, if any version drops to freaking 16 FPS, you sound like a complete fool bragging about having the "superior version"...

Atleast now people can't say "Crysis has no arts!yle lololol".

Again, unless you are a fanboy, this basically means a tie, or a matter of preference. Not a win.Nolakk

you heard it here first, folks; digital foundry is now a "fanboy" for giving 360 the win :lol:

[QUOTE="T-razor1"]

[QUOTE="DreamCryotank"]

Compared to this?

Yeah, Crysis 2 wins.

MozartXVI

Lol, is that Kz3? Nasty looking. Don't ever claim it to be better looking than Crysis 2. Again, lol Crysis 2 makes it look awful. Why is there even a discussion about this. It's not even close :lol::lol:

i gotta say, blurzone 3 has some of the fugliest water i've ever seen in gaming :lol:

Yeah, Killzone 3 doesn't look like that. Anyone who's played the game can tell you that, but go ahead and enjoy the screenshot.

[QUOTE="Nolakk"][QUOTE="-Tretiak"]

Congratulations on completely missing the point.

-Tretiak

Again missing the point. How can I be clearer? I am well aware that both versions have pros and cons. The point is that the 360's pros outweigh the 360's cons to a higher degree than the PS3 version does, so the 360 version is better overall - like they said. And this is the last time I'm gonna reply to you. If it still doesn't make sense, maybe it's time to read a book.

Maybe its not better for him though, did you ever think of that? Maybe he has a 3D TV and prefer a more stable framerate in chaotic situations. No need to get nasty with him:?

[QUOTE="-Tretiak"]

[QUOTE="Nolakk"] You see, your fanboyism is blinding you and making you see things. PS3: Lower average framerate, but performs better in chaotic situations. Better texture filtering than the 360, and has better shadows close up. Some pop-in, no screen tear. Better 3D. 360: better average frame rate, but performs worse in fights, dropping down to 15fps. Higher resolution, better shadows far away. Little to no AF compared to the PS3. Some pop-in, some screen tear. Again, unless you are a fanboy, this basically means a tie, or a matter of preference. Not a win.1Stark1

Again missing the point. How can I be clearer? I am well aware that both versions have pros and cons. The point is that the 360's pros outweigh the 360's cons to a higher degree than the PS3 version does, so the 360 version is better overall - like they said. And this is the last time I'm gonna reply to you. If it still doesn't make sense, maybe it's time to read a book.

Maybe its not better for him though, did you ever think of that? Maybe he has a 3D TV and prefer a more stable framerate in chaotic situations. No need to get nasty with him:?

He's citing the DF article. His argument was, and I quote, based on "what THEY said." Then he called me a fanboy for pointing out why he's got a double-standard for citing their pros and cons but not their conclusion. It's like arguing with a mexican maid.

[QUOTE="-Tretiak"]

[QUOTE="Nolakk"] You see, your fanboyism is blinding you and making you see things. PS3: Lower average framerate, but performs better in chaotic situations. Better texture filtering than the 360, and has better shadows close up. Some pop-in, no screen tear. Better 3D. 360: better average frame rate, but performs worse in fights, dropping down to 15fps. Higher resolution, better shadows far away. Little to no AF compared to the PS3. Some pop-in, some screen tear. Again, unless you are a fanboy, this basically means a tie, or a matter of preference. Not a win.1Stark1

Again missing the point. How can I be clearer? I am well aware that both versions have pros and cons. The point is that the 360's pros outweigh the 360's cons to a higher degree than the PS3 version does, so the 360 version is better overall - like they said. And this is the last time I'm gonna reply to you. If it still doesn't make sense, maybe it's time to read a book.

Maybe its not better for him though, did you ever think of that? Maybe he has a 3D TV and prefer a more stable framerate in chaotic situations. No need to get nasty with him:?

edit: i probably should have added system a, system b, but basically it sounds like the 360 version might hit lower fps then the ps3 version but overal still runs better on average type of deal, and i doubt 15 vs 20 fps is going to be a big enough deal to outwiegh a game running better more then the other one.

[QUOTE="MozartXVI"]

[QUOTE="T-razor1"]

Lol, is that Kz3? Nasty looking. Don't ever claim it to be better looking than Crysis 2. Again, lol Crysis 2 makes it look awful. Why is there even a discussion about this. It's not even close :lol::lol:

Gxgear

i gotta say, blurzone 3 has some of the fugliest water i've ever seen in gaming :lol:

Yeah, Killzone 3 doesn't look like that. Anyone who's played the game can tell you that, but go ahead and enjoy the screenshot.

Yeah I never get the point of going out of your way to find bad screenshots to make a comparison when people knows it looks much better than that, it's the equivalent of posting "I'm a fanboy, my posts are meaningless".

As much as im loving this whole "debate" no side can claim a clear win here.. Slightly better frame rate overall but a worse framerate when it matters is not a win, nor is better 3d and a better frame rate when it matters but at the cost of a lower resolution.

"It's difficult to give any really strong recommendation about which version of Crysis 2 to buy if you're in the enviable position of being able to choose between both HD console platforms."

A tie it would seem. Sorry to bring logic into the "debate", Now continue with your im the best contest.

So the 360 has console graphics king now? Cool I guess, the game is still too blurry on pc though. I'm not sure if people have figured out how to fix that yet.

[QUOTE="-Tretiak"]

[QUOTE="Nolakk"] You see, your fanboyism is blinding you and making you see things. PS3: Lower average framerate, but performs better in chaotic situations. Better texture filtering than the 360, and has better shadows close up. Some pop-in, no screen tear. Better 3D. 360: better average frame rate, but performs worse in fights, dropping down to 15fps. Higher resolution, better shadows far away. Little to no AF compared to the PS3. Some pop-in, some screen tear. Again, unless you are a fanboy, this basically means a tie, or a matter of preference. Not a win.Nolakk

Again missing the point. How can I be clearer? I am well aware that both versions have pros and cons. The point is that the 360's pros outweigh the 360's cons to a higher degree than the PS3 version does, so the 360 version is better overall - like they said. And this is the last time I'm gonna reply to you. If it still doesn't make sense, maybe it's time to read a book.

1. You sound mad/bitter.

2. You really need to stop calling people fanboys as it's not making you look any better than the negative perception your trying to highlight in other posters :|

As much as im loving this whole "debate" no side can claim a clear win here.. Slightly better frame rate overall but a worse framerate when it matters is not a win, nor is better 3d and a better frame rate when it matters but at the cost of a lower resolution.

"It's difficult to give any really strong recommendation about which version of Crysis 2 to buy if you're in the enviable position of being able to choose between both HD console platforms."

A tie it would seem. Sorry to bring logic into the "debate", Now continue with your im the best contest.

Chubith

[QUOTE="Chubith"]

As much as im loving this whole "debate" no side can claim a clear win here.. Slightly better frame rate overall but a worse framerate when it matters is not a win, nor is better 3d and a better frame rate when it matters but at the cost of a lower resolution.

"It's difficult to give any really strong recommendation about which version of Crysis 2 to buy if you're in the enviable position of being able to choose between both HD console platforms."

A tie it would seem. Sorry to bring logic into the "debate", Now continue with your im the best contest.

Nolakk

This. More people need to read articles before claiming teh pwnage.

[QUOTE="Nolakk"][QUOTE="-Tretiak"]

Again missing the point. How can I be clearer? I am well aware that both versions have pros and cons. The point is that the 360's pros outweigh the 360's cons to a higher degree than the PS3 version does, so the 360 version is better overall - like they said. And this is the last time I'm gonna reply to you. If it still doesn't make sense, maybe it's time to read a book.

T-razor1

1. You sound mad/bitter.

2. You really need to stop calling people fanboys as it's not making you look any better than the negative perception your trying to highlight in other posters :|

i still can't get over how he called people fanboys for pointing out that DF gave the win to the 360.

it's just hilarious :lol:

Dude, you are getting ridiculous. The 360 pros outweigh the 360 cons? So you like playing with 15 fps in big firefights? Its a matter of PREFERENCE. Whatever... why am i wasting time with blind fanboys. Think what you prefer.Nolakk

1. You sound mad/bitter.

2. You really need to stop calling people fanboys as it's not making you look any better than the negative perception your trying to highlight in other posters :|

Some of you guys really need a breath of fresh air, seriously :lol:

[QUOTE="Chubith"]

As much as im loving this whole "debate" no side can claim a clear win here.. Slightly better frame rate overall but a worse framerate when it matters is not a win, nor is better 3d and a better frame rate when it matters but at the cost of a lower resolution.

"It's difficult to give any really strong recommendation about which version of Crysis 2 to buy if you're in the enviable position of being able to choose between both HD console platforms."

A tie it would seem. Sorry to bring logic into the "debate", Now continue with your im the best contest.

Nolakk

Fanboys will be fanboys. People treat these machines like they are spouses. Gaming is about fun guys, time to grow up and get past the whole highschool my **** is bigger than yours.

Man you guys are seriously sick :lol: Game looks amazing,deal with it.It looks great on both systems.They aregeriatric though,with less ram than some mobile phones.It makes NO SENSE to argue about those things anymore.

Everyone should be happy, I have no idea why lemmings are angry, coz the PS3 version actually looks on par !!!!!

The game looks awesome, but I personally prefere KZ3, and I will get them both :) .

The only reason people bring this up is because of spite. For a LONG time all the cows have been saying the X360 can't catch up/will never have another CGK. Now that it has they are forced to eat 2+ yrs of crow. Not saying the lems didn't have a hand in this with GeOW as well, but it is fair to say sony started it w/ ridiculous hype.

"Ok, so I decide to try out the new suit. No suit shortcuts. But I get to kick a Honda around. Ok, that is cool. I get to a point where I want to go through a glass window, and I can't break it. WTF???? I can kick a Honda Accord like it's a soccer ball but I can't break a glass window? Well, this is just part of the ride. After all, I'm not really playing a game, I'm just pressing keys at the right moment." - perfect review by Tanker99