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Does next gen look underwhelming so far?
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Demon's Souls (also 60fps) and Ratchet and Clank look like a big step up compared to this gen so no.
I was actually impressed when they showed Killzone Shadowfall because of the particles.
Demon's Souls and Ratchet both look stunning. The majority of what has been shown elsewhere is cross-ten, so there is that...
What about "no it's been a typical generational jump i.e. a noticable but not incredible nor underwhelming difference that is somewhat less of a jump than the last one"
Less significant jump than Gen 7 -> 8 which was less significant than Gen 6 -> 7 which was less significant than Gen 5 -> 6 but that is to be expected.
Less significant jump than Gen 7 -> 8 which was less significant than Gen 6 -> 7 which was less significant than Gen 5 -> 6 but that is to be expected.
Yes that one looked good, but got downgraded at release.
Edit: Did I remember that correctly?
What got me was the Demon Souls showing yesterday, not really the graphics as graphics are pretty impressive today all around. It was the performance, I think next gen is going to be all about framerate which I'm happy about. I've said it before, if games looked just as impressive as some of the best looking games this gen (RDR2, Last of Us 2) but 60FPS then I count that I win.
Next gen is always about what things will be like in three years. If you buy in early it's because you're willing to wait that out OR you see some kind of immediate utility.
To be underwhelmed, I would have needed to whelmed in the first place.
Next gen looks like what I expected: more of the same, and prettier but not even that much prettier all things considered. Diminishing returns and all that.
I'll still get an xbox because flight simulator and gamepass. But I'm more excited by VR going forward, and possibly by what Nintendo has in store next year.
Next gen looks like what I expected: more of the same, and prettier but not even that much prettier all things considered. Diminishing returns and all that.
I'll still get an xbox because flight simulator and gamepass. But I'm more excited by VR going forward, and possibly by what Nintendo has in store next year.
Not really. Games are looking damn good.
It helps watching the trailers on 4K streams, because PS5 games on 1080p Youtube compression are looking like PS4 games. There's so much more detail in everything that you simply miss.
Or maybe I'm not expecting the impossible.
It helps watching the trailers on 4K streams, because PS5 games on 1080p Youtube compression are looking like PS4 games. There's so much more detail in everything that you simply miss.
Or maybe I'm not expecting the impossible.
From a pure graphical point of view, I was far more impressed by KZ: Shadow Fall and Ryse in 2013 than I am today with any of the "next-gen" games (although many of them do look very good, don't get me wrong).
But I can't really say I'm underwhelmed, I kind of expected it.
But I can't really say I'm underwhelmed, I kind of expected it.
I felt this way until the PS4 sizzle reel for PS Plus Collection dropped. Then the differences started to feel more pronounced.
Horizon isn't next gen.
Demon Souls doesn't look mind blowing either.
Hellblade teaser and UE5 demo both looked next gen.
Little of anything else does.
If my brother hadn't ordered my PS5 the only new console id look at in the next 12 months is the switch pro.
Demon Souls doesn't look mind blowing either.
Hellblade teaser and UE5 demo both looked next gen.
Little of anything else does.
If my brother hadn't ordered my PS5 the only new console id look at in the next 12 months is the switch pro.
I'm not easily impressed by graphical fidelity so for me it's going to come down to a lot of the things we don't have the full details on yet, like frame rate, stability, loading times, etc. So far I absolutely do not see a compelling reason to jump in to next-gen right away, but probably will within the first year.
No. Games that are truly taking advantage of the hardware (such as Ratchet & Demon's Souls) look like clear steps forward. Spider-Man also looks great (yes, it is a clear step ahead of the original PS4 game) even though I would have preferred a full blown next gen-only product.
That said, much of the problem is not that the hardware can't (or won't) do much better. It feels as if the resources are not being fully utilized to push said visuals the way we saw with previous generational transitions. But, that's the extent of it. I'm sure by gen's end, this concern will be crushed by the visuals that are surely to come from these two consoles.
And every new generation. Burning hot takes initially, then the games keep coming and raising the bar, at which time the community laughs at its own silliness and promises to behave the next time...Then the successors to the consoles release, followed by the burning hot takes...
I only looked at the Spider Man trailer. Graphics aside, slowly walking and having a conversation with an npc through a slightly crowded street in games needs to die already.
The diminishing returns in terms of graphical fidelity is there, sure. It was there between PS3 and PS4 too. True progress only comes down the line.
But stuff like RTX and above all the SSD load speed are game changers. If for instance Ratchet & Clank can make good on the promise of the latter, it will feel like a next-gen moment.
But stuff like RTX and above all the SSD load speed are game changers. If for instance Ratchet & Clank can make good on the promise of the latter, it will feel like a next-gen moment.
Demon's Souls is the only game I've seen so far that's really given me that next gen shock. That feeling of "there's no way older systems could do this."
And while I adore Demon's Souls, to be on the eve of next gen and only see one game that truly impresses me from a visual standpoint is definitely disappointing.
And while I adore Demon's Souls, to be on the eve of next gen and only see one game that truly impresses me from a visual standpoint is definitely disappointing.
Demon's Souls and parts of Ratchet are the only things that have looked next gen to me so far. But to be fair we still haven't seen a ton of footage, and launch titles are often a lot less impressive than titles that release further into the life cycle of a console.
I'm actually impressed with how much RT we are seeing so early on. Also happy to hear about all the framerate options (the most impressive/important thing).
Miles Morales, Demon's Souls, and Harry Potter (unfortunately) looked pretty next gen to me.
Ratchet looks incredible as well.
Miles Morales, Demon's Souls, and Harry Potter (unfortunately) looked pretty next gen to me.
Ratchet looks incredible as well.
