Sure, there's more tweaking possible, but eventually the law of diminishing returns says we're going to get less
of a graphical upgrade than we have between previous generations.
We always knew 4K gaming was going offer some of the best gaming visuals we could imagine, just soon as developers started taking advantage
of the graphical upgrade — and these glorious screenshots from Battlefield 1 in 4K give us a taste of what's to come.
Enhanced titles are simply Xbox One titles are have bee given (or will be given) a bit
of a graphical upgrade to take advantage of the X's powerful processor.
With all the changes having been made under the hood, players can truly expect the game to be astonished with many
of the graphical upgrades, but also amazed that everything remained intact, in this transition.
You can see more comparison shots in our gallery, but here's an idea
of the graphical upgrades that can happen between 1995 and 2017:
While there are a myriad
of graphical upgrades, there are a nearly equal amount of control and camera updates as well.
Not exact matches
Over the last several weeks, rumors have been flying that Microsoft and competitor Sony (SNE) are planning to release updated consoles this year that would add support for 4K resolution, which is a sizable
upgrade in terms
of graphical quality.
A substantial
graphical upgrade is immediately obvious: while maintaining the animation style
of the first game, Revenant Kingdom looks much more sharp and more colorful.
For the most part the game takes on the same
graphical style
of 2002, but does a good job
of upgrading all the little odds and ends that really needed to be taken care
of.
We may see the PlayStation 4 Pro get some new features or wow us with
graphical upgrades for some
of the bigger games coming to the end
of 2017 or 2018 to drive excitement for that system, but overall?
Speaking
of the characters, the models themselves seem to have finally gotten an
upgrade, with many sporting new animations and updated
graphical appearances.
Unlike the aforementioned console versions, the PC version
of Killer is Dead Nightmare Edition has been
upgraded to include a new difficulty mode called nightmare and lots
of gaming and
graphical tweaks to create a rather sturdy title on this format.
Originally conceived as a Sega Dreamcast game and later ported to the PlayStation 2, Rez HD is a completely revamped version
of its earlier counterparts that keeps the on - rails shooter gameplay intact while adding the
graphical upgrade that most XBLA ports receive.
Considering most
of the adventure is experienced in regular 2D display mode, though, the
graphical upgrades aren't likely to be noticed by most players.
Probably one
of the nicest
upgrades that the Splashdown series needed was a
graphical update, which was given to Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild.
We have a Scorpio devkit (the codename for Xbox One X), we're not really done with the tweaking
of all the different things but most probably it will be 4K@30fps but with additional
graphical fidelity
upgrades.
Identical but for a minor
graphical upgrade, a slight change
of name and
of course, the loss
of that ever - so - important gamepad.
Upgrading courses to meet new branding guidelines is also possible as Storyline comes with a host
of features to customize the
Graphical User Interface.
A range
of packages are also available, offering safety features like a 360 - degree - view camera, luxury items like heated front and rear seats, convenience features such as self - parking, and a range
of standalone options such as
upgraded audio and a
graphical head - up display (HUD).
The remake, titled The Chronicles
of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, is much more than a mere
graphical upgrade type
of remake, though.
While trackside detail is still somewhat, creating rather flat and lifeless environments, another bevy
of small
graphical upgrades ensures that F1 2013 looks pretty damn good.
I mean a huge example would be Driveclub game got a huge
graphical upgrade, everything from higher textures to better normal maps, global illumination, advanced weather systems, drip maps, reflections shadows and improved lighting but most gamers didn't notice it, maybe cause a lot
of gamers think crushed blacks and or certain lighting affects look better then others kind
of like console gamers who claim they cant see the difference in 30 and 60 fps or even weird cases
of gamers saying 120 fps is not noticeable or even worse then 60 fps.
If you already own the game on last - gen consoles, though, and have most
of the DLC already, the
graphical upgrade simply isn't worth picking it up again unless you're a die - hard fan.
Players knowing what to expect from this game will be pleased with the
graphical upgrades and the steady stream
of new obstacles to overcome.
There hasn't even been a significant
graphical or sound quality
upgrade since the first ones, as I mentioned in my review
of SoulSilver / HeartGold.
LEUCISTIC WYVERN has received quite a
graphical upgrade over the games that doubtlessly inspired it, though the results are not entirely perfect (notably, there's a fair bit
of «pop in» where things on the horizon suddenly appear as opposed to becoming visible slowly as you get nearer), but these don't detract from the frantic gameplay.
There are a lot
of existing user - created shader packs out there for Minecraft on PC which enhance the
graphical effects, but Microsoft has put its developers to work on an official visual
upgrade which they've dubbed as the «Super Duper Graphics Pack».
Graphically, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus has had an engine
upgrade in comparison to its prequel as Wolfenstein: The New Order was running on the id Tech 5 engine, while Wolfenstein II is powered by id Tech 6 resulting in the introduction
of significant
graphical enhancements including dynamic lighting effects and advanced particle effects.
When the next Xbox comes out, all Microsoft will need to do is offer the same catalog
of Xbox Live Arcade games and there will be plenty
of gamers who will pay to buy them all over again, especially if there is «new» content like a slight
graphical upgrade or a handful
of new Achievements.
The games will,
of course, all have trophy support and come with a slick 1080p
graphical upgrade.
However, subjectively the
graphical differences are not that big in multiplat games for people to justify putting out extra hundred bucks to build or
upgrade PC (with the exception
of people that suffer from Resolution and FPS OCD).
The
graphical style changed, giving the game a little more personality, and an
upgrade system was introduced which allowed low - level units to remain relevant throughout the game and also gave players a degree
of control
of the way they were playing the game.
«The Xbox One X
upgrade patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt introduces a number
of graphical features and tweaks to the game across two visual fidelity options — 4K Mode and Performance Mode.
Since the announcement
of The Legend
of Zelda Majora's Mask on the 3DS came last week the internet has been alight with conversation and possibilities for the upcoming remake, other people have overwatched the trailers or footage they can find and are creating comparison videos and as usual there is definitely a
graphical upgrade that again you should continue to see the difference.
The other
graphical upgrade you will notice is in terms
of the superstars themselves, some
of which were scanned into the game making their digital versions look phenomenal.
Whereas the Xbox One S is essentially a slimline version
of the existing Xbox One, the PS4 Pro is a mid-generational
upgrade over the existing PS4, with notable
graphical and performance
upgrades.
The remastered version
of id's FPS brings a wealth
of content to the table, but the inconsistent
graphical upgrade, along with core mechanics that haven't aged well, means it isn't quite the return to hell we were hoping for.
Whereas the Xbox One S is essentially a slimline version
of the existing Xbox One (with some added benefits for those using 4KTVs - you can read everything we know about Xbox One S in our dedicated guide) the PS4 Pro is a mid-generational
upgrade over the existing PS4, with notable
graphical and performance
upgrades.
If you're planning on getting either next - gen console at launch and haven't taken the plunge with Call
of Duty: Ghosts on the 360, PS3 or Wii U, we'd certainly suggest holding out a little longer as the
graphical upgrade appears worthwhile.
I * think * I remember the OoT / Master Quest version
of OoT had very slight
graphical upgrades (like the gems being shiny or something).
The game shines because
of the absolutely brilliant Fox Engine used in Phantom Pain and there aren't any visible
graphical upgrades from the footage shown.
Half the game's courses are new for Mario Kart 8, while the other half is made up
of legacy courses with tweaks and an enormous
graphical upgrade.
Had a PS4 pro for a few months now, but I got a 4K (sadly no OLED, Sid:p) on Black Friday and wow, the
graphical upgrade for some
of these games caught me off guard.
The Legend
of Zelda veterans can look forward to the Master Quest - a second quest with revamped puzzles and redesigned dungeons that feature the same
graphical and interface
upgrades as the main game.
The
graphical upgrade isn't particularly noticeable but the inclusion
of all the DLC is sweet incentive.
Shida added, «there was certainly a lot
of call for First - Person from PC players, but we certainly think it's a great addition for the Windows Edition to allow you to get up close to the world, with all those
graphical upgrades, to experience all the details we've added.»
Remastered at 1080p, with
graphical upgrades, and 60 FPS would be an instant buy for fans
of the original Gamecube and Wii games.
And this is supposedly a Wind Waker HD style
graphical upgrade for each
of these titles.
The
graphical upgrade on this one between generations isn't that impressive if we're honest, but Saints Row IV itself is one
of the funnest gaming experiences you can have.
Graphical Upgrade: Borderlands 3 will come with a significant hike in terms of graphical
Graphical Upgrade: Borderlands 3 will come with a significant hike in terms
of graphicalgraphical details.