Alien: Isolation

[Solidus]

Spare me the graphics whore content. Overall gaming experience is a subjective measure. I'm not 12 y/o anymore so it takes more than flashy tech specs to impress me. I'll take fun gameplay over visual content everyday.

Spare me your 12 y/o attitude, because I thought we were having a rational conversation in here . No need to get defensive whenever anyone brings up PC gaming. I still use my PS3 as well, and will be getting a PS4 when TPP and Arkham Knight get released (not that I even needed to mention that).

Ideally, we don't have to choose one over the other.

It really depends on how developers choose to handle their content. There were a few articles today, which stated that studios like Ubisoft and Bethesda are planning to move away from the 60 fps "standard", and drop down to 30 fps, instead. I'm guessing that this is a move to cut development costs (rather than a decision that was dictated by the hardware limitations on the PS4 and X-Box One), because the current-gen consoles are more than capable of delivering great performance at higher frame-rates.

Of course, I guess PC gamers should have more leeway, as they can easily debug their games with Notepad scripts to access higher frame-rate settings.

 

[WesMordine]

The sequence after the interrogation sure is memorable...

On a side note, hearing a cat walk over my roof will never feel the same again.

 

[Solidus]

It sounds truly terrifying on Surround Sound

 

[Jameson Rook]

It sounds truly terrifying on Surround Sound

It's a shame that gamers rarely have a dedicated surround sound setup, and some game developers are aware of this so they don't hire professional sound mixers to delivering theater like experiences.

Since you mentioned that this game has a dynamic range, then we're truly in for something sweet. Dynamic range is the difference between the low and high volumes of the mix. Ripley sneaking around should sound soft and clean, slamming a door should startle you and when the Xenomorph crashes down from a vent, that should be more than enough to wet your pants.

 

[Solidus]

It's a shame that gamers rarely have a dedicated surround sound setup, and some game developers are aware of this so they don't hire professional sound mixers to delivering theater like experiences.

Since you mentioned that this game has a dynamic range, then we're truly in for something sweet. Dynamic range is the difference between the low and high volumes of the mix. Ripley sneaking around should sound soft and clean, slamming a door should startle you and when the Xenomorph crashes down from a vent, that should be more than enough to wet your pants.

I figure you'd be a better judge of the sound quality since it's your specialty . But, Full Dynamic Range did sound pretty nice on my surround headset. I'm sure it'll be much better with actual, physical speakers.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Sorry guys - any news either way on the PS3 version yet?

 

[Solidus]

I just checked Amazon, and the PS3 version has already been released and is on sale .

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Yeah, I can get it locally now too.

I was just wondering if there have been any early reviews for PS3 that's all.

 

[Solidus]

Oh. Well, I'm not sure if there were any professional sites reviewing the PS3 version (I haven't seen it as yet). But, if you want to know how good the game is on the PS3, you can definitely confer with Amazon customer reviews. They're generally reliable, and judging by the high ratings, it looks like the PS3 version was a good port.

 

[J3D1_KN1GHT]

Well its just my opinion, I don't feel that the PS4's controller gimmick thingy can improve my experience when playing. That being said, I havent tried it... so on one hand its not fair to judge and on the other hand 1080p/60fps....



no need to be mean friend

Soz didn't mean it in a nasty way, just us cheeky chappy ol'blighty banter.
But yeah it does actually really enhance the experience as it comes through as a crackly authentic motion tracker sound and it scares the ****e out of you. Also if I remember correctly I think it rumbles a bit.

 

[DeadLeaves]

I really like the way the tracker sounds off when something moves real close, even though you're not using/looking at it. Scares the crap outa me every time.

It's got to be a built in response or maybe a memory from watching the movies, love it!

 

[Brainiac]

I really like the way the tracker sounds off when something moves real close, even though you're not using/looking at it. Scares the crap outa me every time.

It's got to be a built in response or maybe a memory from watching the movies, love it!

Yeah I just got that.....soo cool

I had to go back to the transit station and I kept hearing something in the vents above me, and it would be right on top of me through this whole area, I guessed it was the Alien so I crouched the whole way and it just followed me without dropping down, when I got to the train I saved my game and then just before I went in I threw a flare across the hall to attract it........nothing...... so then I tossed a flashbang and BOOM..... the Alien drops down to attack, luckily I was already moving in the train

I don't get why it didnt kill me, it certainly had plenty of chances

 

[Solidus]

What difficulty are you playing on? If it was the recommended difficulty, you probably would have died already .

I'm at the Contact the Torrens chapter, and I activated the power in the baggage area. I can hear the thing crawling above. But, I don't think there's anywhere for it to drop down.

 

[DeadLeaves]

Working Joe's sure do take a lickin and keep on tickin.

 

[J3D1_KN1GHT]

I've thrown pipe bombs and molotovs at the suited up ones and they still kept coming.
Bolt gun to the head is the only way to be sure.

 

[Brainiac]

What difficulty are you playing on? If it was the recommended difficulty, you probably would have died already .

I'm at the Contact the Torrens chapter, and I activated the power in the baggage area. I can hear the thing crawling above. But, I don't think there's anywhere for it to drop down.

Hard...

 

[Brainiac]

I've thrown pipe bombs and molotovs at the suited up ones and they still kept coming.
Bolt gun to the head is the only way to be sure.

I think they are easy to sneak around... but they are quite tough.... EMP mine sorts them out though

 

[J3D1_KN1GHT]

Once I got weapons, I destroyed them all.
Even tried running at the alien with a pistol near the end I got that confident I was gonna come off best.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Once I got weapons, I destroyed them all.
Even tried running at the alien with a pistol near the end I got that confident I was gonna come off best.

I played a few minutes last night, and can't wait to get further into the gameplay. I haven't even seen the Alien yet.

 

[Python]

Spare me the graphics whore content. Overall gaming experience is a subjective measure. I'm not 12 y/o anymore so it takes more than flashy tech specs to impress me. I'll take fun gameplay over visual content everyday.

Was that post really necessary? The guy made a pretty subjective comment in reply to somebody elses comment and he was correct, have you played at higher resolutions and frames? I have a 144Hz monitor, It makes a huge difference despite the myth that 30fps is all the Human eye can see. We get enough of this rubbish in the youtube comments, don't need them here. I will just say though, most PC gamers, me included started off as console gamers. We simply made the natural progression to PC as we aged and had more disposable income. There is no debate at all that the PC is a far superior platform anyway, it is a non argument as anybody that has made the transition will tell you. The xbox one and the PS4 are both pretty much low end PCs. I'm happy to pay more and build a half decent pc to the specs I want so I have access to all of the performance and extra options that the PC generally offers, not to mention access to titles like DCS: World which will always be pc only given their requirements. If people prefer consoles, that's fine by me, I used to. But you'll have to forgive us if we find it a bit funny when 1080p, 30fps is being used as a big selling point for the "next gen" consoles. We're all playing the same game here..