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Panama on 10 August 2012

I already preordered it but god this port is going to get abysmal reviews and piss poor word of mouth. Then they'll blame that PC games just don't sell and never try to port a game again.



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Player1x3 on 10 August 2012
pezus said:
Player1x3 said:
pezus said:
smbu2000 said:
- locked at a rendering resolution of 1024x720

WTF? That's horrible. Even PCs in 1998 could run games at a higher resolution (Voodoo 2 SLI@1024 x 768!). Plus it's locked at 30fps and has trouble even maintaining that at such a low (sub HD) resolution? (from the gaf thread)

I was considering getting the PC version of this game. My friend is a big fan of the PS3 game and since they never released the 360 version in Japan, the PC version seemed like the best option. Until now...

It IS the best version though, since the framerate is more stable. Other than that, it looks like they are pretty much identical. I was hoping for a drastic improvement as the console versions look kind of sloppy to me and the framerate is annoying.

Just get it on ps3 if it annoys you that much. PS3 is the definite version with most benefits

No, this one appears to be slightly better but slightly better is still a disgrace. I was not going to buy it without big improvements anyway. Now just hoping for mods or patches.


So a slightly better framerate vs. bigger, better more dedicated userbase, completely hack and cheat free, and much easier and better controls on a bigger screen (dont even try to convince me how WASD is better than analog stick, especially for this game) and bother bringing up accessories, because it only proves PC version sucks on its own



ishiki on 10 August 2012
Player1x3 said:


So a slightly better framerate vs. bigger, better more dedicated userbase, completely hack and cheat free, and much easier and better controls on a bigger screen (dont even try to convince me how WASD is better than analog stick, especially for this game) and bother bringing up accessories, because it only proves PC version sucks on its own

False statements, you can use a gamepad on PC (dualshock, x360 controller whatever your heart desires) and you can use your PC on a TV...

The userbase is a lot less relevant in dark soul's compared to demon soul's, because it became P2P instead of having a dedicated server and other issues, and is just generally crappier than the demon soul's version.

And yes, I've played for hours and hours on xbox already... so bleh. And demon soul's longer on PS3.



kitler53 on 10 August 2012

PC gamers are a funny crowd to me. a game that was ugly on ps3 get's ported to their platform of choice with improvements and all they can say is it is an unacceptable disaster.

meanwhile, minecraft is hyped as the best game ever.



zarx on 10 August 2012
kitler53 said:
PC gamers are a funny crowd to me. a game that was ugly on ps3 get's ported to their platform of choice with improvements and all they can say is it is an unacceptable disaster.

meanwhile, minecraft is hyped as the best game ever.


I can play minecraft 1080p 60fps lol



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Player1x3 on 10 August 2012
pezus said:
Player1x3 said:
pezus said:
Player1x3 said:
pezus said:
smbu2000 said:
- locked at a rendering resolution of 1024x720

WTF? That's horrible. Even PCs in 1998 could run games at a higher resolution (Voodoo 2 SLI@1024 x 768!). Plus it's locked at 30fps and has trouble even maintaining that at such a low (sub HD) resolution? (from the gaf thread)

I was considering getting the PC version of this game. My friend is a big fan of the PS3 game and since they never released the 360 version in Japan, the PC version seemed like the best option. Until now...

It IS the best version though, since the framerate is more stable. Other than that, it looks like they are pretty much identical. I was hoping for a drastic improvement as the console versions look kind of sloppy to me and the framerate is annoying.

Just get it on ps3 if it annoys you that much. PS3 is the definite version with most benefits

No, this one appears to be slightly better but slightly better is still a disgrace. I was not going to buy it without big improvements anyway. Now just hoping for mods or patches.


So a slightly better framerate vs. bigger, better more dedicated userbase, completely hack and cheat free, and much easier and better controls on a bigger screen (dont even try to convince me how WASD is better than analog stick, especially for this game) and bother bringing up accessories, because it only proves PC version sucks on its own

This post just goes to show how little you know about PC gaming. Research it, or something. How many are playing Dark Souls PS3 currently? Right, you don't know. Lulz at "better, more dedicated" and "completely hack and cheat free".

 

I put over 600 hours in this game. I have builds at level 18, 50, 67, 125, 167, 250, 363 and 710, and i always find tons of players playing in Burg and darkroot garden. And unlike xbox version, ps3 version is completely hack free, but just wait until you see pc port... i wouldn't even dare touching online portions. As for more dedicated part, i just meant that it has the biggest userbase and that most DmS veterans are on PS3, hence its more dedicated.

As for bigger userbase, PS3 version sold 1.13 M, the 360 version did 0.49 and PC probably wont make half of that



smbu2000 on 10 August 2012
Khuutra said:
smbu2000 said:
mysticwolf said:
crissindahouse said:

lol that's one of the biggest jokes i read the last years about a pc game. i mean, even 720p looks horrible on a pc screen if you have a decent size because you sit so closes to it that it is a gigantic difference to a higher res and ths is even lower? and then they make the game a 30fps game even when i could play it with 60fps that makes not even sense^^

I play Fallout 3 at 720p on my 15.6" monitor, it looks fine to me

The game isn't 720p, it's locked at a sub HD resolution. 720p would be 1280 x 720 (or higher), while this is 1024 x 720 and still has framerate problems.

Do you have a link to where people talk about the framerate problems?

Sorry, I've been away all day. Anyway, things like this:

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-07-from-software-having-a-tough-time-porting-dark-souls-to-pc-frame-rate-issues-remain

"In terms of the PC version, the quick answer is no, [we won't be fixing the frame rate problems]. Because we wanted to get the PC version out as soon as possible, it's more strictly a port from the console version. We haven't been able to step up into doing any specific optimisation for PC.




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Khuutra on 10 August 2012
kitler53 said:
PC gamers are a funny crowd to me. a game that was ugly on ps3 get's ported to their platform of choice with improvements and all they can say is it is an unacceptable disaster.

meanwhile, minecraft is hyped as the best game ever.

It's actually the worse version of it, once you include the fact that computer monitors don't scale as well as TVs, that you get booted out of the game if your framerate goes below 15fps for more than 30 seconds (I think), it comes shackled to Games for Windows Live which is a crime in and of itself, and it does not even render in widescreen

It doesn't have any discernible advantages over the console versions, and that's steps beyond bizarre.



SvennoJ on 10 August 2012

A shame. I was looking forward to revisiting Dark Souls' world in higher resolution with improved lighting.
I'll just revisit it in my mind instead.



kitler53 on 10 August 2012
Khuutra said:
kitler53 said:
PC gamers are a funny crowd to me. a game that was ugly on ps3 get's ported to their platform of choice with improvements and all they can say is it is an unacceptable disaster.

meanwhile, minecraft is hyped as the best game ever.

It's actually the worse version of it, once you include the fact that computer monitors don't scale as well as TVs, that you get booted out of the game if your framerate goes below 15fps for more than 30 seconds (I think), it comes shackled to Games for Windows Live which is a crime in and of itself, and it does not even render in widescreen

It doesn't have any discernible advantages over the console versions, and that's steps beyond bizarre.

i won't argue about the games for windows live part but i went though the tomb of the giants at what i'd guess is about 10 fps most of the time.  if that's fixed and it sounds like it is you have the superior version.  i looked at the full screen too....yes the game really is that ugly.  didn't matter though 'cause it is soo damn fun.  anyways...