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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN alien versus predator

I never played that, so can't say anything about it; but you have to admit choppy visuals will lead to a decreased atmosphere. The whole "involved-in-the-world" aspect will kinda be lacking.

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Originally posted by Trance Addix I never played that, so can't say anything about it; but you have to admit choppy visuals will lead to a decreased atmosphere. The whole \"involved-in-the-world\" aspect will kinda be lacking.

man, ive been playing games for more than 20 years, so visuals have bever been that important to me. its a shame that in today's age thats about all thats improving with games.

yes, choppy visuals are bad, which is why i question companies that release games that need super PCs to run them smoothly. if the graphics are that integral to the game, more often than not theyve left out something else.

each to their own, and tbh FPS have gotten pretty tired for me, i just didnt think FEAR was anywhere near as good as everyone seems to think.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN man, ive been playing games for more than 20 years, so visuals have bever been that important to me. its a shame that in today's age thats about all thats improving with games. yes, choppy visuals are bad, which is why i question companies that release games that need super PCs to run them smoothly. if the graphics are that integral to the game, more often than not theyve left out something else. each to their own, and tbh FPS have gotten pretty tired for me, i just didnt think FEAR was anywhere near as good as everyone seems to think.

I have been gaming for a while too...I didn't say graphics are important to me, I was saying that in a game like FEAR they are important...because the developers based their game on good graphics. On another note, I think FEAR is a well-done game in the gameplay department as well.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN man, ive been playing games for more than 20 years, so visuals have bever been that important to me. its a shame that in today's age thats about all thats improving with games. yes, choppy visuals are bad, which is why i question companies that release games that need super PCs to run them smoothly. if the graphics are that integral to the game, more often than not theyve left out something else.

well not everybody thinks the same way, but I on the other hand, agree.
I have a friend and before he starts playing the game he goes to the graphic settings. spends an hour on getting it "all right" : the water has to look like real water and stuff ( you know who you are!)
In my opinion: just play the damn game! it's the story and the gameplay that has to make a difference in games, not just awesome graphics (allthough they are cool)

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Originally posted by Meat187 Because "American Football" is neither played with a ball nor with your feet. It should be called Handegg.

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Originally posted by Kaidreas well not everybody thinks the same way, but I on the other hand, agree. I have a friend and before he starts playing the game he goes to the graphic settings. spends an hour on getting it "all right" : the water has to look like real water and stuff ( you know who you are!) In my opinion: just play the damn game! it's the story and the gameplay that has to make a difference in games, not just awesome graphics (allthough they are cool)

For PC games I want good graphics; after all it is a powerful machine! On consoles, its all about the gampeplay too me

My PC is running this game pretty well... the only thing holding it back a bit is my 9800 (which will be getting an upgrade very shortly). All I had to do was turn the shadows off... which was fine for me, cuz the textures and models already have shadows designed into them... so it didn't impact the graphics TOO badly. It means I can still have high textured effects/graphics/textures and the game will still run pretty smooth.

I'm finding the game to be very unique... when I first saw it, I assumed it'd be another Quake/HL rip off... not worth me even trying a demo... but I was wrong. Being a gamer coming straight from COD2, my expectations were set pretty high (cuz I loved how COD immerses you into the action - graphics not being comapred here). Though I'm finding the level design to be unoriginal and predictable, the AI of the baddies is making up for it. They no longer simply duck, stand, shoot, duck in the same location... they now speak to one another and plot a counter attack while covering each other pretty well. Reminds me of HL this way.

The other element that's really bringing me into the game is the visions and apparitions... and the little girl that's been haunting me. She appears in some strange places that have certainly had my heart skip a beat or two. Even Q3's dark athmosphere and zombie-baddies never had heart never studdering like it is with this game. Q3 was far more stereotypical. Perhaps this is just matter of taste and what scares each person differently.

I'm only a few levels in... but I can see myself getting hooked on this game. The model movement is smooth and realiztic, physics are unreal, weapons are great, and the slow-mo is a nice added touch. I'm looking forward to trying this online once I finish the game... I bet it's chaos.

Looking forward to trying it on the new 21" HD widescreen LCD i just bought last night too!!! WOOT!!!

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Originally posted by Tygon My PC is running this game pretty well... the only thing holding it back a bit is my 9800 (which will be getting an upgrade very shortly). All I had to do was turn the shadows off... which was fine for me, cuz the textures and models already have shadows designed into them... so it didn't impact the graphics TOO badly. It means I can still have high textured effects/graphics/textures and the game will still run pretty smooth. I'm finding the game to be very unique... when I first saw it, I assumed it'd be another Quake/HL rip off... not worth me even trying a demo... but I was wrong. Being a gamer coming straight from COD2, my expectations were set pretty high (cuz I loved how COD immerses you into the action - graphics not being comapred here). Though I'm finding the level design to be unoriginal and predictable, the AI of the baddies is making up for it. They no longer simply duck, stand, shoot, duck in the same location... they now speak to one another and plot a counter attack while covering each other pretty well. Reminds me of HL this way. The other element that's really bringing me into the game is the visions and apparitions... and the little girl that's been haunting me. She appears in some strange places that have certainly had my heart skip a beat or two. Even Q3's dark athmosphere and zombie-baddies never had heart never studdering like it is with this game. Q3 was far more stereotypical. Perhaps this is just matter of taste and what scares each person differently. I'm only a few levels in... but I can see myself getting hooked on this game. The model movement is smooth and realiztic, physics are unreal, weapons are great, and the slow-mo is a nice added touch. I'm looking forward to trying this online once I finish the game... I bet it's chaos. Looking forward to trying it on the new 21" HD widescreen LCD i just bought last night too!!! WOOT!!!

Won't it hurt your eyes? And by what company is it?

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Originally posted by Trance Addix For PC games I want good graphics; after all it is a powerful machine! On consoles, its all about the gampeplay too me

thats the funniest thing ive ever read.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN thats the funniest thing ive ever read.

Hmmm, tell me why its funny - mabye because it came from my thoughts lol.

coz its the PCs that generate the better gameplay games moreso than the cookie-cutter console market and why youd make distinctions between what you want from each and every game based on what system its on is a bit questionable.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN coz its the PCs that generate the better gameplay games moreso than the cookie-cutter console market and why youd make distinctions between what you want from each and every game based on what system its on is a bit questionable.

PC can never have the awesome gameplay of such games as FF 5.