Atari has finally released the first images from Driver: Parallel Lines with the HUD visible. I got to play the game around a month ago, and you can read more about it and watch some HUD-complete videos in the preview.
Looks pretty good. These are actual framebuffer grabs stretched from 640x480 to the correct 16:9 aspect ratio hence the jaggies.
People who think this looks bad are the ones who think downscaled hires screens are actually what the xbox1 is rendering. Which is not a surprise since the 480i output is blurred and flicker-filtered to hell to hide the pixels.
When will people realise that games should be about escapsim?
If I wanted to be a gangsta ho killer I could go out get a gun and shoot away. But what if I want to be a pretty little pixie elf thing with lovely fluttery wings, short tight skirts and magical powers to transform into odd creatures. I can't just grow wings now can I?
Commented on 2006-02-22 09:40:37 In reply to noikz
Posted by noikz
I'd swap a lot of disappointing 360 titles (Kameo, PD0) for this. I've always liked the Driver series, even if it isn't cool and hip to admit it. ;)
Man, is it just the cool shit to dog on PDZ and Kameo? I'm an unabashed fan of PDZ on live (it's true that the single player isn't ultra hot, but it was a fun experience). And Kameo's really not too bad. My expectations were pretty low 'cause 1. I hate platformers in general and 2. one out of ten people will admit to liking it. But it's actually pretty fun (and funny, and very good looking (love the super detailed environments (and I'll stop with the nested parenthesis (in just a second)))). If you were expecting the second coming of Christ in a little green dvd case, then I guess you'd be let down, but gee whiz.
Kameo looks nice, has distinctive style, is a platformer action game with strong mechanics for that genre. Maybe not everyones cup of tea, but definately a quality game in its genre. Good game for middle aged kids of fans of that style.
BTW, When is the second coming of Christ scheduled for release? I heard it was put back again (something about trying to filter blasphemous language on live). Is it xbox exclusive?
Atari sucks, and hence, so does the Driver series (and so will TDU for that matter, and for the same reason), so I really only have one question - why is everyone bashing PD0 and Kameo in this thread anyway?
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@Driftwood Awesome! I’m loving it! It does show a much crisper picture and the frame rate looks good! I was playing Stella Blade and Dragonball Soarkling Blast! :) (4 Days ago)
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@Loakum: enjoy, the one Sony sent us will be there on launch day. Coverage will follow asap. (6 Days ago)
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very few with religious beliefs are naive or zealots, but for sure don't find amusing their beliefs being thrown in for clout. maybe STFU with that discourse? (10 Weeks ago)
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Commented on 2006-02-21 19:29:04must be better than DRIV three R, and looks better than GTA 3, 4, and 5.
Commented on 2006-02-21 19:43:54 In reply to teh_d00dmust be better than DRIV three R, and looks better than GTA 3, 4, and 5.
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Commented on 2006-02-21 21:36:30People who think this looks bad are the ones who think downscaled hires screens are actually what the xbox1 is rendering. Which is not a surprise since the 480i output is blurred and flicker-filtered to hell to hide the pixels.
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Commented on 2006-02-21 23:38:10If I wanted to be a gangsta ho killer I could go out get a gun and shoot away. But what if I want to be a pretty little pixie elf thing with lovely fluttery wings, short tight skirts and magical powers to transform into odd creatures. I can't just grow wings now can I?
Damn gaming's really gone to the dogs...
Commented on 2006-02-22 00:27:25you also have Kameo.
Commented on 2006-02-22 09:40:37 In reply to noikz
Commented on 2006-02-22 10:02:53
Commented on 2006-02-22 10:06:30BTW, When is the second coming of Christ scheduled for release? I heard it was put back again (something about trying to filter blasphemous language on live). Is it xbox exclusive?
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Commented on 2006-02-23 20:54:27Minces past Chewbacaattack, flutters wings and says"Talk to the hand!"
LOL
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