Watch_Dogs

[woodyear99]

Free MP-412 gun in Watch Dogs
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[Berzerk]

Free MP-412 gun in Watch Dogs
http://watchdogs.monsterenergy.com/desktop/

Use code 2L4K-7KK5-HFM9
Choose platform

wait no pc? long watery steups!

[firekyler]

Lol pc masterace lmao

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[Arcmanov]

PC graphics performance benchmarks...

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/watch_dogs_vga_graphics_performance_benchmark_review,1.html


Performance seems to be a bit inconsistent overall.


"You can mark my words, Ubisoft is going to release a bunch of zero-day patches as Watch Dogs does not seems to be behaving the way it should with better than HIGH image quality settings. It is very hard to pinpoint exactly what the problem with the game is, but increased frame-buffers do make a big difference indicating there a lot going on in graphics memory. Interestingly enough GTA as an open world game always has had the very same issue and really liked huge framebuffers. But as to why the game needs this much of it is a bit of a riddle. Obviously a large chunk is eaten away by high quality textures and ultra quality settings. But at high quality overall even mid-range cards with 2GB graphics memory are bound to run into some problems IF they have the more exotic AA modes enabled or are gaming in a too high resolutions.

 - So for the mainstream gamers, above a quick run at High Quality settings with high Quality Textures.
   My recommendation for the guys with a cheaper mid-range 2GB card, switch to high quality settings and FXAA as maximum.
   Your playable resolution will be be 1920x1080 (Full HD).

 - If you have the better mainstream to expensive high-end graphics cards like the R9 290(x)/295 or the GTX 780 series, then 2560x1440 (WQHD) will be your domain, but here again use your           
   graphics settings with caution.
   Ultra quality settings can be used when you use lower AA quality like FXAA. If you want MSAA at say 2x then you need to stick at HIGH image quality settings and textures.

 - Ultra HD - Well it is simple, even in Multi-GPU modes like the R9 295 and 780 Ti SLI it is a no-go with Ultra image quality as you will run into a freak-fest of stuttering. Here the same rule applies,   
   use High quality settings with High Quality textures. You can play with AA a bit, but we'd suggest you leave it disabled."

Dual-GPU setups should be able to squeeze out decent framerates with 2xMSAA and Ultra textures.

Only 2 more hours... 

[Berzerk]

installing now.

reviews are out

http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/27/5746116/watch-dogs-ps4-xbox-one-review

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/watch-dogs-review/1900-6415770/


http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/05/27/watch-dogs-review?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook


http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/gq1zhv/watch-dogs-review

[Arcmanov]

Quick 'day 1' impressions.

Bad news first...

The driving...and the camera behaviour while driving...egad.  It needs a fix.  PRONTO.
That's my only gameplay-related nitpick so far.

As for the performance.....yeah, you're gonna want to leave MSAA alone...unless you're running 3x SLI/Crossfire.
Enabling MSAA with Ultra textures resulted in fps in the TEENS and SINGLE DIGITS for me at 2560 x 1440.
Dialing everything back to High with FXAA resulted in a more respectable 53-59 fps.  Yep, I'll be leaving those settings just so.

...and you might want to disable motion-blur as well.  It's downright annoying.


Other than that...the game is an absolute blast so far.
It ain't the prettiest, but I don't think that's what Ubisoft was going for. The gameplay more than makes up for it.

[Arcmanov]

Like a (kinda) boss... 

[Berzerk]

Ok I was getting some horrible hitching etc, but like ubisoft dropped some patches and there is a massive improvement. 100 times more so if you put textures on high instead of ultra.

[Arcmanov]

You can unlock this cool sports-car in Uplay once you have enough points...




Supposedly, it lets you hide from and evade police easier.

I'll have to test that. 

[Berzerk]

this is kinda cool for those with a vita and a ps4.

[Spazosaurus]

Just started playing the warone edition to gauge if it's worth a buy. Still not convinced @ 60$us. At 40$ or lower I'll bite.

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[Arcmanov]

Well, it's not for everyone.  I'll readily admit I was aboard that hype-train from the station. 

Not so good news for AMD users...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2014/05/26/why-watch-dogs-is-bad-news-for-amd-users-and-potentially-the-entire-pc-gaming-ecosystem/

[Berzerk]

awesome u could get it for 39 on origin.

[Spazosaurus]

I know I checked after I saw your post earlier but its showing up as the regular $59 for me there.

*edit* actually ah lie. It showing up as regular price through torguard but directly connected its $40. nice.

[Spazosaurus]

Also look what I found...

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/watch_dogs_vga_graphics_performance_benchmark_review,1.html

I was surprised to find frames dipping into the 40's during my brief playthrough. I guess this explains why! The PC version is in a hot mess! Thought it was the warone edition playing up. Damn.

I hope they fix...

[Arcmanov]

See reply #44, latecomer.   

Yeah, some 'optimization' is in order.





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[Spazosaurus]

I guess u mean post 45. learn to count nuggah hahahaahaha

[TriniXaeno]

warone edition yes.

tell dem we reach

[firekyler]

the hacking game is awesome, so far two people made attempts and they both met the same fate. will attach video later

[Berzerk]

yea when people try to hack yuh game, its pretty wicked.but this pc version tho....