Condemned 2: Bloodshot images

Commented on 2008-02-17 00:50:48

All the 360 screenshots are from the cutscenes while the PS3 version is in game. Still don't understand what the hell is wrong with their contrast options. You can clearly see that the contrast is very off. Not to mention there is some weird filter over the PS3 screens(it could be a result of a crappy capture as well). Also, kind of interesting to see that the developers pulled the same stunt that Epic did with their cutscenes in UTIII. Render them in engine, but on a level that isn't seen in game and probably isn't possible in game, as FMV. Also, the PS3 screens show the FEAR engine's weakness at rendering outdoor levels. It looks much better indoors, and these are the first screens from Condemned 2 that showcase what the city landscape would look like.

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blmbox

Commented on 2008-02-17 01:17:10

Like i've said loooaadddsss of times before, I judge a game in motion and not on screens.

I've seen the diary (cheers gamersyde!) and know that it looks brilliant in motion. So, I didn't really need to look at these screenshots.

But, I did anyway. Oh wellllllllllllllllllll...

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Kendoguk

Commented on 2008-02-17 01:31:53

a definate buy no matter what it looks like, the first was awesome and Monolith are great, please release AvP2 on the arcade....

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bramski

Commented on 2008-02-17 02:02:33

In all honesty though the PS3 screens do look kinda tired, reminds me of max payne II for the PC. Im sure the game will kick ass though and the Gamersyde episode reinforced that earlier.

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jackdoe

Commented on 2008-02-17 02:05:35 In reply to bramski

Posted by bramski

In all honesty though the PS3 screens do look kinda tired, reminds me of max payne II for the PC. Im sure the game will kick ass though and the Gamersyde episode reinforced that earlier.

What do you mean by tired? Anyway, the PS3 screens are what the game looks like in game, for both versions, so of course it doesn't look as spiffy as the cutscenes(though the fucked up contrast and grainy filter do not make a good pair in the screenshots). I don't really see any similarity to Max Payne. FEAR is where I see the similarities. The awkward character animations and facial expressions are all there.

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bramski

Commented on 2008-02-17 02:51:04

By tired I mean that the textures look washed out, theres an awful blue tint washing over all 5 of the shots. The reference to max payne 2 a metaphor for "the game looks like a PC game from a few years back" but upon reflection and going back and looking at max payne II, max payne II's textures look a damn sight better than the ones in that pic so I take that back.

The game will no doubt look better in motion though and the atmosphere will be spot with nice lighting and effects etc.. so it's all good.

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mt_sabao

Commented on 2008-02-17 03:14:55

oh my, these look terrible!

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waxenpi

Commented on 2008-02-17 03:33:47 In reply to jackdoe

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Posted by jackdoe

All the 360 screenshots are from the cutscenes while the PS3 version is in game. Still don't understand what the hell is wrong with their contrast options. You can clearly see that the contrast is very off. Not to mention there is some weird filter over the PS3 screens(it could be a result of a crappy capture as well). Also, kind of interesting to see that the developers pulled the same stunt that Epic did with their cutscenes in UTIII. Render them in engine, but on a level that isn't seen in game and probably isn't possible in game, as FMV. Also, the PS3 screens show the FEAR engine's weakness at rendering outdoor levels. It looks much better indoors, and these are the first screens from Condemned 2 that showcase what the city landscape would look like.

you're just mad because the ps3 screens look worse than the 360 screens.

teh_d00d

Commented on 2008-02-17 04:44:51

does the PS3 version have shadows? doesn't look like it does.

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jackdoe

Commented on 2008-02-17 05:03:21 In reply to bramski

Posted by bramski

By tired I mean that the textures look washed out, theres an awful blue tint washing over all 5 of the shots. The reference to max payne 2 a metaphor for "the game looks like a PC game from a few years back" but upon reflection and going back and looking at max payne II, max payne II's textures look a damn sight better than the ones in that pic so I take that back.

The game will no doubt look better in motion though and the atmosphere will be spot with nice lighting and effects etc.. so it's all good.

Like I said, the grain filter and the fucked up contrast make it impossible to judge the quality of the textures. The FEAR engine is a mixed bag of course, so some textures will be inevitably better than others. I am just confused as to why Sega would even release these PS3 screens of their game seeing as how they are present such a poor view of the game.

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jackdoe

Commented on 2008-02-17 05:06:14 In reply to teh_d00d

Posted by teh_d00d

does the PS3 version have shadows? doesn't look like it does.

You're right. Where the hell are the shadows? The earlier PS3 screens had some self shadowing, but these screens don't even have evidence of any kind of shadowing. Which is confusing as hell.

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itaintrite

Commented on 2008-02-17 07:45:49

Here's a fact. Except for that first 360 image, screenshots for both platforms look like shit. Looks about the same (if not worse... how??) than the original Condemned.

You can't expect us to believe that this is the best you can offer... not after what we've seen in COD4.

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XboXEmaXX

Commented on 2008-02-17 08:41:54

ok.....360 rockz.....360's screens are better !!

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squarejawhero

Commented on 2008-02-17 11:00:53

You guys are honestly putting too much effort into picking apart some rather terrible screen captures. The character models have never been a strong point for Monolith (except maybe No One Lives Forever 2), it has to be said, but the games always have a sense of solidity to them. If anything it's likely these screenshots have been taken by the distributor without any consent from Monolith, which nearly always ends up as a big fat fail. How many games have we seen recently that have had some truly awful screencaps but have turned out ok in the end? Think on it!

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Cheboury

Commented on 2008-02-17 11:26:43

Whatever you doggies are fighting over... that bone will undoubtly go towards the Xbox 360 camp.

The PS3 version will succumb under the pretention of it being a port. The pretense here is sadly a fact as the boys from SEGA are moving into known territory with the Xbox 360 code!

Can't wait for this game...

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MoonWalkinYiddo

Commented on 2008-02-17 12:15:41 In reply to itaintrite

Posted by itaintrite

Here's a fact. Except for that first 360 image, screenshots for both platforms look like shit. Looks about the same (if not worse... how??) than the original Condemned.

You can't expect us to believe that this is the best you can offer... not after what we've seen in COD4.

If you've seen any of the videos for Condemned, you can tell how great the game will look. The screens above are not representative of the game in-motion.

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bramski

Commented on 2008-02-17 12:58:48 In reply to MoonWalkinYiddo

Posted by MoonWalkinYiddo

If you've seen any of the videos for Condemned, you can tell how great the game will look. The screens above are not representative of the game in-motion.

I just watched a few HD gameplay videos and the game does look good in motion. The atmosphere it creates and the way it comes together in motion seems like it will be really quite immersive. Regardless I'm looking forward to this title as the gameplay looks excellent.

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MoonWalkinYiddo

Commented on 2008-02-17 14:36:04 In reply to bramski

Posted by bramski

I just watched a few HD gameplay videos and the game does look good in motion. The atmosphere it creates and the way it comes together in motion seems like it will be really quite immersive. Regardless I'm looking forward to this title as the gameplay looks excellent.

Yep, the immersion due to the atmosphere, surroundings, story, combat made the first game hugely engrossing. I cannot wait for this sequel. The first game is still my favourite 360 game probably.

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KORNdog

Commented on 2008-02-17 19:20:10

this game looks like ass no matter what the version imo. in motion it looks better, but its by no means a great looking game. the engine is showing its age pretty badly. but then the first wasnt particularly ground breaking visually either. the atmosphere and gameplay however where very VERY good. which made up for it. and this looks to be the same.

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Joergen

Commented on 2008-02-18 01:30:50

Hmm reminds me of Riddick on the xbox1, except it looked better and most likely is a far superior game (9+).

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2PintsOfInsulin

Commented on 2008-02-18 01:40:10

If I'm correct, didn't FEAR look like absolute turd on the PS3? Same guys, same engine (with a few bits bolted on perhaps), I wouldn't hope for too much on the graphics front. This game is all about scaring the shit out of you, which I think it will deliver for both versions in spades.

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walter

Commented on 2008-02-18 15:11:41

I love when some tech geak just types a freaking bible on the boards after he's seen 10 pics 5 from each console..

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2PintsOfInsulin

Commented on 2008-02-18 17:16:32

I love it when someone can't even spell geek properly...

:oP

I know what you mean, but please, use a spelling-checker before trying to make your point. You'll look far less stupid for it. :o)

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