If it's more than $600 I'm going to sit it out til the middle of the generation. Unlike previous console releases I can afford to swing $600 at launch to be a part of the hype train but even $700 is pushing a the line too far for me in principle.
@Circuitkun How does any of what you say contradict what I said other than being more specific?
They've had years to make their software run properly and the fact that they can't is either incompetent or lazy. Don't port your game if the underlying code won't work properly to begin with or if you can't optimize it for the console you're porting it to. These problems aren't the concern of the people paying money to run your software.
@Circuitkun the thing about ports I'd that you're supposed to fine tune them for the platform you're releasing it on. 5 years is enough time to move your game to entirely new engine with better console optimization. The fact that it's a direct technical port is lazy. It's probably bound to a single core and hasn't been optimized to properly utilize the shared memory on the APU.
I keep seeing people complain that the box art is generic. I agree that it's not very exciting but it does a very effective job of conveying the game. Let's start with the character design. We see that V has an exposed cybernetic arm. Likely he doesn't have enough money for a more human looking arm so he has to settle for cheap hardware. The same sentiment can be reached by looking at his poorly groomed face, thuggish clothing, and facial scars (likely accrued due to cybernetic surgery). He's clearly someone who is hard up and probably does a lot of dirty work... I.e. not a good guy. He doesn't look like a hero, nor does he look like someone who commands any power. He looks like a lackey in a gang.
Then there's his posture. He seems to be ready for combat, but he's not prepared for a frontal assault. He appears to be looking around a corner for an opportunity to pass by or strike. This implies that he probably isn't very strong or that he's outnumbered and unable to take care of his enemies on his own. He's a man in the ground.
Then there's the backdrop and logo. The name of the genre and game is cyberpunk. Cybernetic punk. So it's supposed to evoke futurism and the punk aesthetic, which it does with it's jagged logo clad in neon yellow. The city is faded into the backdrop, always present even when you can't see it.
Could they have done a little more? Sure. But it's not just a dude holding a gun. It's a very intentionally designed cover that tells you exactly what the game is about.
Edit: I forgot to point out that the reason male V looks kind of like you've seen him before is likely specifically because this particular design for him is a stand in. He's supposed to look like every other brown haired white guy you've seen before. When you get your hands on the character creator you'll be tasked with doing better. Making your own version that's more unique, more you.
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If it's more than $600 I'm going to sit it out til the middle of the generation. Unlike previous console releases I can afford to swing $600 at launch to be a part of the hype train but even $700 is pushing a the line too far for me in principle.
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@Tasuki my apologies. Thanks for the warning.
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@Circuitkun How does any of what you say contradict what I said other than being more specific?
They've had years to make their software run properly and the fact that they can't is either incompetent or lazy. Don't port your game if the underlying code won't work properly to begin with or if you can't optimize it for the console you're porting it to. These problems aren't the concern of the people paying money to run your software.
Re: DayZ - Far Too Little Far Too Late for the PS4's Worst Performing Game
@Circuitkun the thing about ports I'd that you're supposed to fine tune them for the platform you're releasing it on. 5 years is enough time to move your game to entirely new engine with better console optimization. The fact that it's a direct technical port is lazy. It's probably bound to a single core and hasn't been optimized to properly utilize the shared memory on the APU.
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I keep seeing people complain that the box art is generic. I agree that it's not very exciting but it does a very effective job of conveying the game. Let's start with the character design. We see that V has an exposed cybernetic arm. Likely he doesn't have enough money for a more human looking arm so he has to settle for cheap hardware. The same sentiment can be reached by looking at his poorly groomed face, thuggish clothing, and facial scars (likely accrued due to cybernetic surgery). He's clearly someone who is hard up and probably does a lot of dirty work... I.e. not a good guy. He doesn't look like a hero, nor does he look like someone who commands any power. He looks like a lackey in a gang.
Then there's his posture. He seems to be ready for combat, but he's not prepared for a frontal assault. He appears to be looking around a corner for an opportunity to pass by or strike. This implies that he probably isn't very strong or that he's outnumbered and unable to take care of his enemies on his own. He's a man in the ground.
Then there's the backdrop and logo. The name of the genre and game is cyberpunk. Cybernetic punk. So it's supposed to evoke futurism and the punk aesthetic, which it does with it's jagged logo clad in neon yellow. The city is faded into the backdrop, always present even when you can't see it.
Could they have done a little more? Sure. But it's not just a dude holding a gun. It's a very intentionally designed cover that tells you exactly what the game is about.
Edit: I forgot to point out that the reason male V looks kind of like you've seen him before is likely specifically because this particular design for him is a stand in. He's supposed to look like every other brown haired white guy you've seen before. When you get your hands on the character creator you'll be tasked with doing better. Making your own version that's more unique, more you.