Digital Foundry Mafia III PC version is the better version

They haven't come out with a article yet but the writer had something to say.

"This is an engine issue. The technology powering Mafia III exhibits problems on ALL platforms.

The console versions of Mafia III, however, have their own problems.

By default, all three versions shipped with severe frame pacing issues. You can correct this on PC, though I'm sure many didn't know that, but you're screwed on console.

It just feels like a sloppy launch all around from a technical standpoint.

...and that's a shame as it's clear that a lot of love and effort has been poured into its creation."

- John Linnerman

Patch just came out for the frame rate cap removed.

http://67.227.255.239/forum/showthread.php?p=219583472

I heard ppl getting improved fps but nothning solid.

but i thought according to some fanboys here that consoles have no problems. You jusy pop the disc in and play and everything is smooth sailing

Have them use my PC and then see what they say. Lol

I figured as such. Even the worst PC ports tend to outperform console.

Don't have much interest in this game though.

Played all last night since the patch came out on PC with a controller. The framerate is still wildly inconsistent considering my setup (GTX 1070 / i7 6770k 4.0GHz / 32GB DDR4). I'm playing at 1080p maxed out and getting anywhere between 50fps and 90fps, and I get a steady 90fps or higher in Crysis 2 maxed out.

That has to be like saying better to be punched in the head than getting shot in the groin.

I have it on ps4 and I've had no major issues yet. I hear the game crashes a lot but I haven't had any so far.

I didn't have any major problems on XB1... except for a few minor frame rate drops here and there. Nothing major.

@Ryan_Som: Is there a reason you're comparing a linear shooter from 2010 to an open-world game from 2016?

The unlocked framerate is better, but it is unstable.

Even running an overclocked GTX 1080 and a 4.3ghz I5 6600K @1080p, im getting 45-95 frame rate fluctuations. Its crazy.

If i turn down reflections and shadows a notch i can get it to stay above 50

@Juub1990: I just meant in terms of a game with higher graphical intensity. I was getting a consistent 90fps in the Battlefield 1 Open Beta and also get framerates from 90-120 in Saints Row 4. If I had GTAV, I imagine I'd get better framerates as well.

If you have a game that you think would be a better comparison, I'd gladly check it if I have it.

Still doesn't sound brilliant. But it's messy on all systems.

Not great.

Shocking...I can't believe it!

@freedomfreak: I heard mafia 2 out does it in a lot if technical aspect besides graphics

@hrt_rulz01: the frame pacing issue is very noticeable on all versions.

Which you can correct on the PC

that's like saying the ***** i took today is better than the ***** i took yesterday.

in the end a turd is a turd

Guess I'll just wait for it to go on sale. By then either the issues will be fixed, or I'll have upgraded to GTX2080 or something to bruteforce the issues.

@blueeyedcasva: It really does.