World at War - poor graphics?

kav · 14-10-2008, 12:55 PM

What with all the beta codes flying about, there's lots of hype at the moment for World at War, but have any of you actually had a look at the graphics? I wasn't impressed with this screenshot I got sent this morning - bit of a let-down after COD4.

monkey00 · 14-10-2008, 1:03 PM

jesus, they have destroyed the graphics, i know IW should have been allowed to keep it

W0LFIE · 14-10-2008, 1:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kavanf1

What with all the beta codes flying about, there's lots of hype at the moment for World at War, but have any of you actually had a look at the graphics? I wasn't impressed with this screenshot I got sent this morning - bit of a let-down after COD4.

thats gonna look crap on my Projector

Stubbsy05 · 14-10-2008, 1:05 PM

I dont think the graphics on COD5 are as polished as COD4.Bit of a let down I thought

r2001uk · 14-10-2008, 1:24 PM

Don't panic, that's just the PS3 version

HSC · 14-10-2008, 2:17 PM

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Originally Posted by r2001uk

Don't panic, that's just the PS3 version

LOL

QoreBlimey · 14-10-2008, 2:22 PM

although the playability is similar to cod4, i personally think cod4 graphics are better.

Dirtschmooz · 14-10-2008, 2:30 PM

graphics are just as good IMO.

EyesOnly · 14-10-2008, 2:32 PM

I agree. I think there's more buildings and structures in World at War which is great

d2wud · 14-10-2008, 3:09 PM

probably exactly the same - the reason they look [worse] is because of the bigger maps, more trees, leaves, more wood, more buildes and more just "stuff" everywhere.
Compare Overgrown (cod4) to Roundhouse (cod5)
Roundhouse "looks" better than Overgrown.

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**Hillskill** · 14-10-2008, 3:11 PM

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Originally Posted by d2wud

probably exactly the same - the reason they look {worse] is because of the bigger maps, more trees, leaves, more wood, more buildes and more just "stuff" everywhere.
Compare Overgrown (cod4) to Roundhouse (cod5)
Roundhouse "looks" better than Overgrown.

hes only gone and cracked the swear filter

!!

Covert Recon · 14-10-2008, 3:20 PM

For those of you taking the subject seriously:

The last thing a developer often does before release is to optimise the graphics. The level design, playability, etc comes first. That's why they talk about demos and betas not representing the finished article.

But this looks to be as polished, smooth and slick as COD4 to me anyway. Some levels are bound to look better than others due to the environment.

d2wud · 14-10-2008, 3:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hillskill

hes only gone and cracked the swear filter

!!

muuhahahahahahah - that's a real [find].
haha

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d2wud · 14-10-2008, 3:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Covert Recon

For those of you taking the subject seriously:

The last thing a developer often does before release is to optimise the graphics. The level design, playability, etc comes first. That's why they talk about demos and betas not representing the finished article.

But this looks to be as polished, smooth and slick as COD4 to me anyway. Some levels are bound to look better than others due to the environment.

Good point - cod4 beta - i don't remember Overgrown and Crash looking AS good as the final retail release.

signs · 14-10-2008, 3:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Covert Recon

For those of you taking the subject seriously:

The last thing a developer often does before release is to optimise the graphics. The level design, playability, etc comes first. That's why they talk about demos and betas not representing the finished article.

But this looks to be as polished, smooth and slick as COD4 to me anyway. Some levels are bound to look better than others due to the environment.

if I'm honest , i don't think the game is going to change that much from what we have now , why risk putting a poor game out to 30,000 people ? .

i think this is more about the servers

**Hillskill** · 14-10-2008, 3:30 PM

Given the release date is a month away and the way this "Beta" has been handled i would stick my neck out and say IMHO this is a demo. Based on that assumption, what you see is what you will get !

Dirtschmooz · 14-10-2008, 4:29 PM

Of course it is. The net code is the same as cod 4. It's a good way of getting some hype. Not that i care. I'm playing and enjoying it.

wellladida · 14-10-2008, 4:45 PM

IMO the graphics arent great, OK but not great the guns arent very detailed but the background though confusing is pretty to look at Im glad i got the beta as now i dont really have to worry about not getting this.

thelegendofyrag · 14-10-2008, 4:49 PM

i couldnt put the cod4 beta down last year but i jusst don't like this one. Graphics are not as good. As soon as my first game loaded i was dissapointed.

wellladida · 14-10-2008, 4:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thelegendofyrag

i couldnt put the cod4 beta down last year but i jusst don't like this one. Graphics are not as good. As soon as my first game loaded i was dissapointed.

Agreed i loved the cod4 beta and happily played till lvl.16 and still carried on but o played 4 matches of this and put on cod4 again.

edwardtickle · 14-10-2008, 4:55 PM

IMO I think the graphics are brilliant, i love running around just going to all the places and looking at them (and shooting people as well!). If they get polished for the final version, then even better

Stealth Rodeo · 14-10-2008, 6:21 PM

Although I think the graphics in the Beta look outstanding already, I wouldn't be surprised if the maps get changed, or tweaked very slightly. I can't recall the specific changes on all of the maps last year, but I do remember that the bottom right hand corner of Overgrown, where the wooden bridge comes accross from the barn was changed a lot. Depending on feedback, I would expect the new maps to be tweaked for the full game.

KTroopA · 14-10-2008, 6:23 PM

no 1080pea. no sale

stepp · 14-10-2008, 6:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Covert Recon

For those of you taking the subject seriously:

The last thing a developer often does before release is to optimise the graphics. The level design, playability, etc comes first. That's why they talk about demos and betas not representing the finished article.

But this looks to be as polished, smooth and slick as COD4 to me anyway. Some levels are bound to look better than others due to the environment.

Ahh that old hat.....name ONE demo that has been released that has looked a whole lot better in the retail........THERE ISNT ANY!

A demo is what the final game will look like.

**Hillskill** · 14-10-2008, 7:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealth Rodeo

Although I think the graphics in the Beta look outstanding already, I wouldn't be surprised if the maps get changed, or tweaked very slightly. I can't recall the specific changes on all of the maps last year, but I do remember that the bottom right hand corner of Overgrown, where the wooden bridge comes accross from the barn was changed a lot. Depending on feedback, I would expect the new maps to be tweaked for the full game.

I think you hit the nail on the head Stealthy. They are NOT interested in feedback, we haven't had to agree to any non-disclosure/secrecy clauses. We haven't been directed to a specific website with forums for us to discuss niggles or triumphs. This is a demo which is slowly being released under the guise of a "beta". Look at the forums, we have never had so many new members ! All after one thing........loads of new threads popping up, people willing to pimp their grandma for a code. They have pulled off a right publicity coup.

I give it a week before a statement like this:

"Due to the un-precedented demand for the COD5 Beta we have decided to reward our loyal fanbase and make the Beta available as a demo free to download from Xbox marketplace now"