This is great news for me. I've had it on my port-to-PlayStation wish list since it released on pc. It's definitely right up my alley & is something I'll pre-order.
I also have a TCL 635 TV with THX Game Mode. I'm running the game in HDR, and had to tweak the settings, especially the brightness quite a bit in the beginning to get to look right, but the game looks great to me, although I know the engine is somewhat outdated. Which could be part of the reason for better performance on the PS4 since it's an older system too...
I'm about 45 hours in; Level 40; started as a Wretch. I've pushed through Margit & Godfrey, have opened up & explored parts of 3 or 4 major map areas. Not sure how far I am, this game is big. I'm a veteran of DS1, DS3 & BB. My opinion thus far is that the game is a generation defining masterpiece.
Regarding technical issues, I'm playing on a PS4 Pro with a 2TB 870 QVO SSD installed. This is probably one of the best setups to run Elden Ring on currently, so my comments obviously don't reflect all play states and I tend to be mostly tolerant of technical glitches, especially if the game is good. I've noticed occasional pop-ins, especially after resting @ a site of grace, mostly with the grass & at times with things in the distance. Once I'm going, I haven't noticed as much but that could be because I'm looking 10-ft in front of me to avoid being murdered. The only significant framerate dip I remember was just before I took out the Tree Sentinel on horseback; I'd gotten gud enough to charge in super close & time my swings and during one significant pass it briefly stuttered quite a bit. Nothing thus far has even remotely broken the overall experience for me. Load screens haven't bothered me either, and have been quick on my setup.
I have noticed more issues, particularly with framerate dips & stutters when watching PC & PS5 gameplay streams...
I was initially very disappointed with this presentation. I was needing a positive escape from the awkwardness & weirdness of the Coronavirus situation, & instead I got a PS5 presentation that seemed awkward & weird. And artificial. It freaked me out. But Saturday morning, after sleeping well, I watched it carefully, just paying attention to the content, and I watched Digital Foundry's commentary on the reveal specs, and now I'm completely thrilled & stoked. This looks like an absolutely incredible system, beautifully thought out & developed.
Darkest Dungeon, Stellaris, Age of Wonders Planetfall all deserve mention here... Darkest Dungeon is arguably more tactical, but then so's X-COM, which is marred by a very buggy War of the Chosen port. The vanilla version plays well however...
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This is great news for me. I've had it on my port-to-PlayStation wish list since it released on pc. It's definitely right up my alley & is something I'll pre-order.
Re: Elden Ring (PS5) - By Far FromSoftware's Best Ever Game
I also have a TCL 635 TV with THX Game Mode. I'm running the game in HDR, and had to tweak the settings, especially the brightness quite a bit in the beginning to get to look right, but the game looks great to me, although I know the engine is somewhat outdated. Which could be part of the reason for better performance on the PS4 since it's an older system too...
Re: Elden Ring (PS5) - By Far FromSoftware's Best Ever Game
I'm about 45 hours in; Level 40; started as a Wretch. I've pushed through Margit & Godfrey, have opened up & explored parts of 3 or 4 major map areas. Not sure how far I am, this game is big. I'm a veteran of DS1, DS3 & BB. My opinion thus far is that the game is a generation defining masterpiece.
Regarding technical issues, I'm playing on a PS4 Pro with a 2TB 870 QVO SSD installed. This is probably one of the best setups to run Elden Ring on currently, so my comments obviously don't reflect all play states and I tend to be mostly tolerant of technical glitches, especially if the game is good. I've noticed occasional pop-ins, especially after resting @ a site of grace, mostly with the grass & at times with things in the distance. Once I'm going, I haven't noticed as much but that could be because I'm looking 10-ft in front of me to avoid being murdered. The only significant framerate dip I remember was just before I took out the Tree Sentinel on horseback; I'd gotten gud enough to charge in super close & time my swings and during one significant pass it briefly stuttered quite a bit. Nothing thus far has even remotely broken the overall experience for me. Load screens haven't bothered me either, and have been quick on my setup.
I have noticed more issues, particularly with framerate dips & stutters when watching PC & PS5 gameplay streams...
Re: Fans Show Displeasure at Disappointing Road to PS5 Reveal
I was initially very disappointed with this presentation. I was needing a positive escape from the awkwardness & weirdness of the Coronavirus situation, & instead I got a PS5 presentation that seemed awkward & weird. And artificial. It freaked me out. But Saturday morning, after sleeping well, I watched it carefully, just paying attention to the content, and I watched Digital Foundry's commentary on the reveal specs, and now I'm completely thrilled & stoked. This looks like an absolutely incredible system, beautifully thought out & developed.
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Darkest Dungeon, Stellaris, Age of Wonders Planetfall all deserve mention here... Darkest Dungeon is arguably more tactical, but then so's X-COM, which is marred by a very buggy War of the Chosen port. The vanilla version plays well however...