Modern Warfare 3 Looks Purty

[Frostbite3789]

I don't hear people bleating for Bioware to start using a new engine for Mass Effect

Bioware is using a heavily modified engine for Mass Effect 3 actually. If not new? I remember it's different though. So...yeah. I don't have much else to say other than to point that out. I get your point, that was just a bad example.

But against your point is this: Then why do we need an article saying how nice it looks? Back in 2007 this would've blown my pants off, but this is 2011. It's been 4 years. A lot has happened in those 4 years. Also, the Mass Effect 2 games do have better textures overall. But since the release of CoD4 we've had games like Crysis, Battlefield 3, LA Noire, Heavy Rain, Crysis 2.

The only reason they haven't advanced the visuals much is that it'd take too much time. Can't keep a yearly release schedule if you're having to build a new engine. Or do anything past minor improvements.

 

[Delock]

Actually seeing the game, it looks a bit... blocky. Not the graphics, but more what they're applied to. That being said, this is the sort of thing you only notice when watching someone play, as I've played plenty of games with similar design and this always happens (I think the Halo series was the same way).
It still doesn't look like anything I feel I NEED to play urgently, but it definitely looks fun to those who like this sort of game, so have fun.

Meanwhile, Uncharted 3 and Arkham City are both proving good enough to warrant another replay. I'm hoping I finish before Assassin's Creed's newest release comes out. It looks like this time of year is having something for every type of gamer.

 

[Servantes]

It indeed looked pretty, traded it back in to Gamestop about 2 hours ago, only got a 30mins of Ooo and ahh before getting sick of it, my summery of the game is the best part is the
single-player.

 

[crystalsnow]

I don't understand the infatuation developers have with gray and brown these days.

I'm guessing it's because the developers never go outside? Or sleep? Maybe they're all colorblind? Because the real world doesn't fucking look like that. It has actual color in it.

 

[Furioso]

Really?! The graphics are abysmal for this day and age, hell, right now all over reddit is proof that they actually re used buildings from MW 1, they went lazy with the graphics in this one

 

[Xanadu84]

Ive played a few levels and honestly? Slightly better graphics, it's in need of a new engine, but the Aestetics are better. There's a bit more color, a more rounded palate, and I dare say that its an improved art direction. I think they struck a good balance, and deserve a commendation. Yes, its still a military shooter, and people will say it is horrible based purely on that. But it works.

Also, I have to wonder how many people who complain how MW3 graphics look the same as MW2 are also a big fan of Mass Effect. Standards are different when you're judging something that you view as being made for the local frat boys.

 

[Dangit2019]

For everyone saying "HERP DERP ITS THE SAME GAME", think on what you're saying. What is the discernible difference between Super Mario Bros. 1 and SMB 3? You would say, "more characters, improved gameplay elements,and a new campaign based on the same nostalgic engine", and that's completely okay. You're just saying it's the same game with some positive improvements (with new levels of course), and nothing's wrong with that. However, when you describe the difference between MW2 and MW3, you say that "it's the same game with some new maps and a different story, and is a complete waste of money". That's the thing, though, you can't blame a game for looking similar to a game that was made 2 years before it. Hell, if you put Killzone 2 and 3 screenshots in front of me, I couldn't tell the difference at all. What I'm trying to get to is that you should be paying for what you have fun with. If strategic movements and large vehicle battles is your thing, there is no reason to not enjoy BF3. I just choose to buy what I personally prefer, which is the run-and-gunning that made it possible, with some added improvements and a action movie-esque story.

 

[Dangit2019]

Also, they actually did build another engine, so there actually shouldn't be any flak for that.

 

[Dext3r]

Oh look it's 2009 again, guess the graphic technology did not go too far in the last 2 years.... oh w8.

 

[JochemDude]

Grey and Brown running on 7 year old technology is what I see...

 

[Lionsfan]

Won't ever buy it cause I can't stand the Multiplayer on it, but I'll definitely be renting this after I'm doneish with Skyrim and SR3....so maybe next April or so after March Madness but before the NHL playoffs

 

[teebeeohh]

i don't get the fuss over graphics in titles that have a strong MP focus. since in MP most people focus almost exclusively on the mechanics outstanding graphics are only good to attract people who are attracted to shiny things.

also: Why does IW/Sledgehammer hate Germany? not only the horrible signs but also the fact that France and the UK got their Capitols with proper landmarks in the game and Germany gets stuck with Hamburg that looks like a generic port town(mostly because it is just that but still).

 

[5t3v0]

OT: Less brown than BF3 is always a good sign.

really? Well there still is a lot of grey on Grand Bazzar Caspian Border has some nice green to it. Also, while I am a BF3 Fanboy, I admit there is a lot of bright lights.

Might pick it up later, but as a PC gamer it doesn't sound too good for us. Its a good thing that we do have BF3 to keep us company though, even though some BF veterans see BF3 as a curse (Im talking gameplay wise, I don't believe origin is spyware as is popular here)... I don't hate it though...

(Not directed at you DVS, but at Infinity Whor- I mean ward)
But an obligitory comment about a game that I havent played yet, nor may if he can't be bothered: I still think the CoD series is stagnating. I think that its sale records may peak this year to be honest. And I know us PC gamers are a niche and all (even though like it or not, with many indie projects and developers starting on PC due to easier development we are still of big importance to the gaming industry) but it would at least be nice if you could trust us sometimes guys... C'mon! No dedicated servers because you are worried about Cheaters hacking the Elite system? You've basically cut us out already, why not just give us Dedicated Servers and a few small features in older CoD games that we love and then fuck Elite altogther?

 

[SteewpidZombie]

Campaign/Ending made me satisfied with the ModernWarfare series. Though unfortuntely it only took the 5-6 hours to get through the singleplayer. Now I'm onto the Multiplayer aspect. Also...IT SUCKED waiting in line for 30min at EBgames just to get to the front counter. Good thing they had the shelves STUFFED full of copies XD

 

[Jegsimmons]

meh, after seeing games like BF3 and arkham city, im not saying it looks good over some lighting tricks most games had down pat 2 years ago. the colors are still fairly washed out and dull, but the extra shine and bloom is there to juxtapoz to it so it LOOKS shinier.

Skyrim on the other hand looks great, and im not even a fan, nor am i planning on getting it.

 

[Jegsimmons]

For everyone saying "HERP DERP ITS THE SAME GAME", think on what you're saying. What is the discernible difference between Super Mario Bros. 1 and SMB 3? You would say, "more characters, improved gameplay elements,and a new campaign based on the same nostalgic engine", and that's completely okay. You're just saying it's the same game with some positive improvements (with new levels of course), and nothing's wrong with that. However, when you describe the difference between MW2 and MW3, you say that "it's the same game with some new maps and a different story, and is a complete waste of money". That's the thing, though, you can't blame a game for looking similar to a game that was made 2 years before it. Hell, if you put Killzone 2 and 3 screenshots in front of me, I couldn't tell the difference at all. What I'm trying to get to is that you should be paying for what you have fun with. If strategic movements and large vehicle battles is your thing, there is no reason to not enjoy BF3. I just choose to buy what I personally prefer, which is the run-and-gunning that made it possible, with some added improvements and a action movie-esque story.

your comparing 20 year old technology to the standards of today......not flying.
gameplay wise it's still the same, characterization wise? the same. Story wise? the same.

we don't mind the same engine or look or feel, but damn, supply a decent story and gameplay to begin with and people wont ***** about it.

 

[thom_cat_]

Just hangin' out over here.

 

[ZedFish]

I don't like the UI. Seems like a step back towards CoD 4, but not the good parts. I remember being honestly pleased with MW2 because of how smooth and pretty the UI was, and now it's going back to that extremely bland, simple, out-of-the-way subtlety... which CoD has ironically dissociated itself from in recent years.

 

[shadowstriker86]

Honest to God, I thought you may have have put up MW2 screenshots.

ditto

 

[ShindoL Shill]

inb4 HERP DERP COD IS TERRIBLE!

OT: Seriously looks quite nice. Might get it around Christmas.

most of my friends have it. apparently, it's the same as before but they put up some tinsel and bells and those shitty wee lights.
and its shit.