Lost Planet DirectX 10 impressions - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 18th May 2007, 14:54

http://www.bit-tech.net/gaming/2007/..._impressions/1

We take a look at the DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 versions of the Lost Planet: Extreme Condition demo and compare the two. Will DX10 live up to the hype?

BioSniper · 18th May 2007, 14:57

Tbh I cant tell the difference between the DX9 and DX10 shots. The res on the screenies is far too large and you cant really compare them side by side.

Tim S · 18th May 2007, 14:59

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Originally Posted by BioSniper

Tbh I cant tell the difference between the DX9 and DX10 shots. The res on the screenies is far too large and you cant really compare them side by side.

It's honestly very hard to show the difference between the two without motion video as the most definite change is the more realistic motion blur and the feeling that the particle effects are a little more chaotic and less predictable.

The one main difference is shadow quality, but that really hits performance.

BioSniper · 18th May 2007, 15:37

Ah right. Glad I'm not going mad

Bluephoenix · 18th May 2007, 15:38

any chance of a FRAPS vid then?

Dr. Strangelove · 18th May 2007, 15:52

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Originally Posted by BioSniper

Ah right. Glad I'm not going mad

Yeah you were not alone...

Tim S · 18th May 2007, 16:00

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Originally Posted by Bluephoenix

any chance of a FRAPS vid then?

FRAPS doesn't work under DX10 yet

CardJoe · 18th May 2007, 16:05

NOTHING works under DX 10 yet!

Dr. Strangelove · 18th May 2007, 16:06

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Originally Posted by CardJoe

NOTHING works under DX 10 yet!

hehe, and vista have been out how long?

OtakuHawk · 18th May 2007, 16:33

this has gotta be the worst demo I have ever played. I hate console-stye mechanics in fps.

I especially hate when they are poorly ported.

Tim S · 18th May 2007, 16:49

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Originally Posted by OtakuHawk

this has gotta be the worst demo I have ever played. I hate console-stye mechanics in fps.

I especially hate when they are poorly ported.

We actually thought it was incredibly fun to play. It's not a serious FPS like Counter-Strike, FEAR, Stalker, etc, but it's an incredibly fun one IMO.

CardJoe · 18th May 2007, 16:53

Got to agree, it didn't feel consoley at all. True, the game said 'Press X', but in it's demo form I'll accept that when the gameplay is solid. Which it was. Easy to move, shoot, zoom and aim with all the precision you'd expect using standard PC controls on a PC game.

HugoB · 18th May 2007, 17:22

For the record:

Intel E4300 @ 3.00Ghz (1334 FSB), 2GB Corsair 800Mhz 4-4-4-12, 8800GTS 640MB, 1920 x 1200 4xAA 16x AF Everything Maxed (i.e. everything as close to Bit-Tech's machine as possible)

Snow: Min: 3FPS Average: 9FPS

Cave: Min: 1FPS Average: 7FPS.

Will post some max playable settings later.

And yeah, the PC version is way more fun than the 360 version?

Fod · 18th May 2007, 17:32

... what's with the semen innuendo lately?

DriftCarl · 18th May 2007, 22:25

I tried this last night. as soon as I loaded it you could tell it was something special.
I was amazed at the detail of the game. THe textures of the character and environment were just perfect.
As well as my first proper directx10 "technology demo" the game is actually pritty good. Both the stages in the demo are exciting and action packed.
It ran sooo smoothly on my pc on all settings as high as they could be.

8800GTS only 320 meg version
AMD X2 5600+
2 gig of 6400 memory.

The only complaint that I have is the resolution options suck. no 1680x1050. in this day and age with very common widescreens around I would of though they would cater for a hugely popular resolution of widescreen. Lets hope there is a fix for it on retail

HugoB · 19th May 2007, 00:44

The resolutions available are the Xbox 360 16:9 ones (720p and 1080p) your monitors native res and then for no reason instead of the standard 4:3 and 16:10 resolutions we're all used to (1024 x 768, 1680 x 1050) there's some really weird ones, 1600 x 1000 anyone?

Then again, it is still pretty early in the demo's production (press b?).

What kind of frame rates are you getting with your Athlon DriftCarl? You say everything maxed but I can't mnage that even at 1280x720)

With 0xAA 8xAF low HDR medium shadows and everything else maxed I get 32fps average and 23fps min (so says fraps)

DriftCarl · 19th May 2007, 02:32

Those are the settings basically.

screen rez is 1152x864 which seems to be the best fit to my screen.

I tried AAx8 but it got a bit laggy and i didnt notice much difference anyway.
all the other settings were on high.

average fps was 34 in snow and 37 in the cave.

HugoB · 19th May 2007, 02:43

64 bit vista? might explain the improves performance

mattthegamer463 · 19th May 2007, 03:52

I got the demo two days ago and am playing over and over. The explosions are the best I've ever seen. I get great FPS too, with maxed settings and medium shadows. I don't know exactly as Fraps doesn't work, but its definitely over 30 and feels like its over 40 when stuffs not explody. I love DX10, I'm so glad I shelled out the extra cash for a 8800 instead of a 7 series or a ATi.

wafflesomd · 19th May 2007, 04:08

Been playing it non stop.

Even on a 7600gt. It runs great.

Having technical issues with my sound card, but then again, I always do. I use an emu 0404, so issues with gaming are bound to happen.

18th May 2007, 14:54	#1
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18th May 2007, 14:57	#2
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18th May 2007, 16:33	#10
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18th May 2007, 15:38	#5
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18th May 2007, 16:53	#12
CardJoe Player Character bit-tech Staff Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 7,974	Got to agree, it didn't feel consoley at all. True, the game said 'Press X', but in it's demo form I'll accept that when the gameplay is solid. Which it was. Easy to move, shoot, zoom and aim with all the precision you'd expect using standard PC controls on a PC game. __________________ this is joe's non-bit-tech blog

18th May 2007, 17:22	#13
HugoB H to the U to the G to the O to the B Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ThrustingReviews HQ Posts: 1,198	For the record: Intel E4300 @ 3.00Ghz (1334 FSB), 2GB Corsair 800Mhz 4-4-4-12, 8800GTS 640MB, 1920 x 1200 4xAA 16x AF Everything Maxed (i.e. everything as close to Bit-Tech's machine as possible) Snow: Min: 3FPS Average: 9FPS Cave: Min: 1FPS Average: 7FPS. Will post some max playable settings later. And yeah, the PC version is way more fun than the 360 version? __________________ TrustedReviews.com - things I write about for a job

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18th May 2007, 22:25	#15
DriftCarl Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 199	I tried this last night. as soon as I loaded it you could tell it was something special. I was amazed at the detail of the game. THe textures of the character and environment were just perfect. As well as my first proper directx10 "technology demo" the game is actually pritty good. Both the stages in the demo are exciting and action packed. It ran sooo smoothly on my pc on all settings as high as they could be. 8800GTS only 320 meg version AMD X2 5600+ 2 gig of 6400 memory. The only complaint that I have is the resolution options suck. no 1680x1050. in this day and age with very common widescreens around I would of though they would cater for a hugely popular resolution of widescreen. Lets hope there is a fix for it on retail Last edited by DriftCarl; 19th May 2007 at 00:07.

19th May 2007, 00:44	#16
HugoB H to the U to the G to the O to the B Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ThrustingReviews HQ Posts: 1,198	The resolutions available are the Xbox 360 16:9 ones (720p and 1080p) your monitors native res and then for no reason instead of the standard 4:3 and 16:10 resolutions we're all used to (1024 x 768, 1680 x 1050) there's some really weird ones, 1600 x 1000 anyone? Then again, it is still pretty early in the demo's production (press b?). What kind of frame rates are you getting with your Athlon DriftCarl? You say everything maxed but I can't mnage that even at 1280x720) With 0xAA 8xAF low HDR medium shadows and everything else maxed I get 32fps average and 23fps min (so says fraps) __________________ TrustedReviews.com - things I write about for a job

19th May 2007, 02:32	#17
DriftCarl Multimodder Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 199	Those are the settings basically. screen rez is 1152x864 which seems to be the best fit to my screen. I tried AAx8 but it got a bit laggy and i didnt notice much difference anyway. all the other settings were on high. average fps was 34 in snow and 37 in the cave.

19th May 2007, 02:43	#18
HugoB H to the U to the G to the O to the B Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ThrustingReviews HQ Posts: 1,198	64 bit vista? might explain the improves performance __________________ TrustedReviews.com - things I write about for a job

19th May 2007, 03:52	#19
mattthegamer463 Mod Master Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 2,805	I got the demo two days ago and am playing over and over. The explosions are the best I've ever seen. I get great FPS too, with maxed settings and medium shadows. I don't know exactly as Fraps doesn't work, but its definitely over 30 and feels like its over 40 when stuffs not explody. I love DX10, I'm so glad I shelled out the extra cash for a 8800 instead of a 7 series or a ATi. __________________ Latest Work: Boombox Build Project PCB- Complete Digital Picture Frame 2.0- Complete RumbleMouse - Complete Latest Project: TestPC- Complete Lian-Li PC7: C2D E6600, XFX 8800GTS 640MB, Corsair 2GB PC6400, 320GB Seagate Barracuda, EVGA 680i SLi, OCZ 850W

19th May 2007, 04:08	#20
wafflesomd Hypermodder Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 993	Been playing it non stop. Even on a 7600gt. It runs great. Having technical issues with my sound card, but then again, I always do. I use an emu 0404, so issues with gaming are bound to happen. __________________ http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/1466/goldie.gif Last edited by wafflesomd; 19th May 2007 at 04:13.