It’s been over four years since this generation of gaming has begun. Xbox 360 started this race in 2005, a year ahead of PlayStation 3 and Wii. But after so many months, it’s safe that the best looking games all belong to the PlayStation 3 so far. One of the most recent exclusives Uncharted 2 set new standards in video game visuals and is easily one of the best looking if not the best looking game out there. But judging how Santa Monica’s God of War 3 is shaping up, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be losing the elite trophy of best visuals by this March.
Let’s compare some of the screenshots from both of the games. It’s pretty difficult to compare both the game since they belong to different genre, however I will do my best to collect some finer points from the HD screens below:
Click the images to see in full screen.
Comparison One
This one is a close up of Kratos and Nathan Drake. As you can see, Kratos’s skin is wrinkled and the details are so immaculate. You can also see the small details like the armor shining and the stitches on his right eye. Nathan Drake on the other hand is obviously much younger than Kratos is, so no wrinkles for him, but it’s quite easy to make out that Nathan Drake pales in a comparison to Kratos in terms of visuals.
Comparison 2
This one pits the two in a situation where they are facing an enemy. It was a lot of fun to see Nathan Drake taking down enemies in sensational style, but if you take a closer look at the enemy (specially his hands) are less detailed and as compared to the guy who is going to get his head ripped off by Kratos.
Comparison 3
Uncharted 2 featured some of the best look environments; But God of War 3 will take it a step ahead with stunning vistas. Both of them are art works and are not actually in game screen shots, but it gives you a fair idea on the environments in both of the games. To be honest, this one will be close.
Comparison 4
We again take a close up shot of both the protagonists, but in a scenario where they are going to attack someone. Once again Kratos wins hands down. Take a look at his facial expression, the skin tone and the lighting effects on him. Nathan Drake, though beautifully modeled comes very close, but not close enough.
If you think that is not enough, check the scans below. It was posted by someone over at Game Trailers forums. Its low quality, but enough to give you an idea on what I am talking about.
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January 19, 2010
#1
Joe, the 60 FPS is game-play, the variable frame rate from 30 to 60 FPS in cut-scenes, ( like Dante’s Inferno ) if the scene has loads on screen at once it will be around 30 FPS, if the Cut scene has little on screen it will be around 60 FPS. Just wait until it’s Official. Not long now.
January 19, 2010
#2
No, it is 60fps while walking around the environments just exploring, and 30fps when you start getting enemies on screen.
the games director just came out and said this exact thing, how can you still disagree? lol. if you had played the demo, you would know this as it does the exact same thing in that, only it never reaches the full 60fps at all.
January 21, 2010
#3
Stig Asmussen says many things, just like other directors do. But as you know, not all what they say is correct or real, which is why i said wait until it’s made official. Now the game does reach 60 FPS like Dante’s Inferno.; but wait until it’s made official to know the truth.
January 25, 2010
#4
yes, it will reach 60fps………when youre walking around exploring and enjoying the scenery. as soon as a few enemies hit the screen its hello 30fps.
January 26, 2010
#5
PMSL !!
Joe, directors of games say lots of things in interviews , but as everyone will tell you, not all they say is correct. Things change when directors say nothing would change.
Now all i can say is wait until it is made Official, You will see that the game is 60 FPS ” Like Dante’s Inferno “
March 13, 2010
#6
Stig Asmussen says : GoW III uses 50% of the PS3’s power.
Q = With God of War III we saw your studio make use of the real power of the PlayStation 3; do you think that it is possible to go even further with the team’s next title?
A = Absolutely, we can do much more with it. I don’t know if we are even close to 50% of PlayStation 3’s power at this point.
http://ugdb.com/article/view/interview-god-of-war-iii-ps3/
PS3 is only getting warmed up boyzzzz, Just wait for KillZone 3 ‘o)