Crytek: 'Next-Gen Isn't About Resolution'

NowGamer: "In this age of social media I think everyone’s fixated on things that don’t matter as much as the kind of passion people are putting into the games that we’re making," says Ryse: Son of Rome's design director.

[Mikelarry]

of all the developers crytek, the ones who set the benchmark on what games should look like last gen with crysis, i must fallen ,hit my head and woken up in a twilight universe.

[gillri]

to be fair Ryse does look incredible, so they still are setting benchmarks albeit with 900p res

[GamerXD]

Yeah. I'm pro-sony but Ryse is the best looking X1 game. I think it beats KZSF in terms of visuals though inFamous:SS is still looks better.

Anyway, 900p/30fps is good enough with Ryse considering it looks very good. While COD:G is only doing 720p/60fps on X1.

[Hatsune-Miku]

Talk about mass apologists. Its like people are going on tour to to apologize for xbox one inferior specs to ps4. Its pathetic. Accept it as is and move on.

I wouldnt be shocked to see commercials on the teli of celebrities apologizing for the xbox one.

" my name is stephen speilberg and the hungry children in Somalia cant tell the difference between 720p and 1080p so it shouldn't matter to the rest of the world. Xbox one has cloud computing and 300,000 servers for games"

[Eonjay]

This gen should be about everything. I am tired of them telling us that the gen is defined by their ability to create experiences on a given set of hardware. This gen should increase resolution and fidelity on all platforms coordinate to that machines ability to perform. The Xbox's weakness shouldn't define the generation for everyone. Likewise the PS4 shouldn't define the limits of this gen either.

Thats right, its no longer next gen. In one week it will be this gen so lets work on our vernacular now.

[DeadRabbits]

Pity the gameplay is questionable! If it is not all about resolution then it should be about gameplay at least!

[FlunkinMonkey]

@DeadRabbits

Exactly, the gameplay is about as fluid as my fecal matter after eating bricks for 2 months.

[MRMagoo123]

yeh Ryse is looking amazing lmfao Ryse:son of slide >> http://i44.tinypic.com/14xg...

[MysticStrummer]

I'd say Ryse looks very good but not incredible, and the gameplay just looks ok for a launch title. It's ironic that Crytek of all devs would say something like this. I'll agree that next gen isn't ONLY about resolution, but in the new multi plat comparisons we see bigger differences than what PS3 took flak over, and the difference in resolution is bigger than it was this gen. Those differences suddenly don't matter anymore? Bad AA gets a pass now? I don't agree with that line of thinking, especially when the console that's coming up short is the more expensive of the two.

[ABizzel1]

@MRMagoo

LAMO, I would give you a bubble for being funny, but I can conduct trolling so you get a happy face instead :D.

On topic Ryse is a great looking game especially when they get to the forest section. The problem is it's seems to be a mediocre game at best.

[Boody-Bandit]

Has Crytek ever made a game where it's gameplay was innovative or even captivating? Hell have they made a game where you said to yourself, this is one of the better games I've ever played in this genre. No, no and no.

They have always been about pushing graphics and those games usually require powerhouse PC's to get the most out of them. Now none of that matters. It's amazing watching companies sellout for money and become a mouthpiece for the company bank rolling them.

I have been biting my lip about Ryse since I first saw it to not stir the pot. It's just not what I'm about, but not today. Graphically Ryse looks really good BUT nothing like some are making it out to be.

It is running at 30fps and it's not a stable 30fps. The animation isn't very good and I'm being kind. More like the animation is archaic. The gameplay engine is simplistic at best (Weak Attack, Heavy Attack, Shield, Block) and will become repetitive to mainstream and hardcore gamer probably less than an hour in, if that.

Any gamer worth their salt can see this is a very limited game when it comes to it having a shallow combat engine. Just a few months back it was mostly a QTE game. Name me one game in this genre that was thrown together in less than a year and had complexity.

Most of MS's games are being rushed to hit the launch window. KI (another gamer being throw together with 8 character, bare bones modes SP and online. less than what the original had 20 years ago) Ryse (GOW killer - 360, Kinect on rails - 360 , Kinectless X1 game) and Forza 5 (less tracks , less cars, no 3 panel support). All of them. That's the honest truth and it's a shame the media isn't getting them on for it but most of us know why that is. You don't bite the hand that feeds you or you will be kicked outside looking in.

And to those that will disagree. Tell me what I said that's inaccurate. You can't. Because I wanted and XBOX ONE before it was announced. I'm an MS fan. But I couldn't be more disappointed in MS and the X1. These games are all being rushed people. Be honest to yourselves and open your eyes.

KI and Forza will be really good games. I'm not saying they wont. But they could've been so much more if MS would've given them more time to work on them. Ryse might've been a decent game if Crytek, maybe influenced by MS, didn't continually change the game plan. Ryse definitely isn't ready for prime time. It might end up an okay rental but not a game to purchase a console for.

[abzdine]

Of course it looks good it's a next gen game people!!! But definitely not impressive, if you look at gameplay

[dedicatedtogamers]

The delicious, delicious irony is how "IMPORTANT" resolution and framerate were when it came to PS3 vs 360 on Crytek's previous games, like Crysis 2. Fanboys flew into a tizzy after it was revealed that the PS3 version had a lower resolution.

http://www.gamersmint.com/c...

Oh, but NOW resolution doesn't matter, Crytek? Yeah...

[PoSTedUP]

because you have an exclusive deal with MS and MS is stuggling with resolutions?? yeah, gtfo.

[mewhy32]

Not about resolution?
Well what else are they going to say? I mean NDA, and exclusive agreement with microsoft has them worrie that resolution problems are getting so publicized by the press and other devs that gamers my actually start waking up and rubbing the microsoft duck butter from their eyes and see that they're paying 100.00 for a machine that even do 1080p at a decent framerate. I don't blame them for saying that it's not about resolution. But if I can get 1080p with all the same fidelity and better framerates from a machine that costs 100.00 less and doesn't include a camera that watches and listens to my every move then why wouldn't I? Well the answer is I did. I've already preorder my PS4. I placed the order right after Sony's E3 event and have been more and more glad about doing so as I read more and more devs interviews about the poor performance capabilities of the bone.

[UltimateMaster]

Crytek: 'Next-Gen Isn't About Resolution'
It's about Revolution! The PS4 by all means.

[combatcash]

Resolution is important but definitely not the most important, physics,textures,lighting and so on those are the things that need to be high in quality to make the game look better. at 900p games can look beautiful.

If 1080p was that important more console owners would have switched to pc long long ago.

[DEAD-DEVIL-DISCO]

and i bet in 8 years the ps5 and shit wont do the complete 4k either. its not even worth me getting my hopes up. screw it just make the games play better, ill deal

[starchild]

Console gamers getting their panties in a bunch over resolution is funny to me after years of seeing them downplay the importance of resolution and the advantages the PC has in that area.

Furthermore, the PS4 is still a compromised system with regard to resolution. You aren't going to be getting resolutions higher than 1080p. In fact you aren't even going to get 1080p in every game.

All it comes down to is that it gives these fanboys a chance to bash the rival console.

Basically they just shift the goal posts. 720p or below in the PS3 generation is ok to them. Where was all the outrage about the games not being 1080p--or in many cases not even reaching 720p--on the PS3?

There is no reason PS3 games couldn't have all been 1080p. It's simply a matter of a trade off. Apparently it's only ok for Sony consoles to have trade offs.

We already knew that the XB1 was the weaker console, but now people want to act like it is a goddamned surprise that there has to be compromises somewhere.

Look, every generation there is always going to be a strongest console (as well as a middle and weakest console), but does that mean that only the strongest console each gen has any value?

Of course not. ALL consoles each generation, including the strongest one, entail compromises. People game on consoles for a variety of reasons, none of which include getting the most bleeding edge graphics and performance.

When the PS4 fails to reach 1080p in some games all we will hear are excuses and how it's all ok because, hey, at least it beats the XB1 in resolution! Yippee!

Because that's what it's all about.

[kingduqc]

There is one thing that has always been unappreciated and specially on console and that is smoothness. 60 fps should be in every games or even 120 fps.

wont happen since they are pretty low end everything considered.

[GarrusVakarian]

Amazing how Crytek, the developers most obsessed with graphics and the developers who constantly choose style over substance are now saying "next gen isn't about resolution". Irony.

[pyramidshead]

I'm guessing it's something to do with 900p lol

I'll admit they've made a beautiful looking game, but let's wait until they start making the games on the more powerful machine and we'll see if they 'suddenly' change their tune ha.

[dedicatedtogamers]

Resolution just doesn't matter....now.

But "back then" apparently it meant the whole world.

http://www.vg247.com/2008/0...

http://www.examiner.com/art...

[Mikelarry]

the hypocrisy hey..... disgusting

[DARK WITNESS]

The funny thing is them saying next gen is not all about resolution, yet the only thing they are really good at is visual effects.

I would love to see next really push advancements in things like AI, more dynamic environments, animations etc..

So far the only thing we have seen really pushed is graphics and the number of objects on screen... yet next gen is not all about "graphics"...

could have fooled me !

[Ron_Danger]

The way the MS devs skirt around the graphics/ resolution issues of the XBox One reminds me of Bill Clinton during the Monica Lowinski scandal.

[Angels3785]

"I did not....have spec degrading relations with that console"

[tehpees3]

Crytek was specifically one of the developers pushing hard for the highest capabilities possible. Microsoft's payroll have anything to do with it?

I seriously cannot believe the hypocrites in this industry.

[BattleTorn]

I think Ryse is the better looking launch game, over Killzone.

inFamous will definitely be even better.

I'm surprised with everyone fighting over which is better, no one has argued that KZ:SF is a spin-off title, where as Ryse is a new IP.

The new IP has me more pumped *as a launch* title

[starchild]

First of all, the Crysis games are good games. Games that have generally averaged in the 80s can't be considered crappy games by any stretch of the fanboy imagination.

Second of all, the good graphics in Crytek's games are due to things such as textures, shaders, lighting models, geometry and post process effects and would look good at any decent resolution.

[tagan8tr]

Who does this guy think he is to tell me what matters to me, that's pretty arrogant to say, "I think everyone’s fixated on things that don’t MATTER as much as the kind of passion people are putting into the games"

[PSX04]

yes it's not about resolution but it's just monument process to stolen our money without any changes compared with current gen

[lifeisgamesok]

They have a point seeing how Ryse is the best looking game at 900p

And just to be fair to you Sony fans The Order looks good at 800p

[mdluffy]

Killzone:sf looks better and is more open.

[lifeisgamesok]

You mean Killzone Shadow Fall?? Doesn't look the best to me and this is recent footage

http://images.gamersyde.com...

Ryse

http://fc00.deviantart.net/...

http://i.imgur.com/xDmChqB....

Infamous Second Son

http://i.minus.com/iLeZ86p2...

[Azfargh]

@lifeisgamesok

Getting the least interesting still images possible to prove your point eh...?

Well then, let me put some fairness on the table, shall we...?

KZSF:
http://i.minus.com/iBAQRvgS...
...and there is the still image.
http://image.noelshack.com/...

Infamous SS:
http://fc01.deviantart.net/...
...and the screenshot.
http://daxgamer.com/wp-cont...

Justice... is...

..served.

[rdgneoz3]

A few Ryse gifs

http://i.minus.com/ibhnBoJC...
http://i.minus.com/iK2tFbj9...

KZ:SF
http://cess007.files.wordpr...
http://abload.de/img/axpuhp...

Both look nice, though one has AI that might need it's animation redone...

[Kayant]

It's a higher res than Ryse.

1600x900
vs
1920x800

But yes both look damn good :)

[GarrusVakarian]

The order is 1920x800 due to the cinematic black bars across the top and bottom of the screen. Its not "800p". Killzone Sf is better looking than RYSE in my opinion......slightly.

[starchild]

Oh, so why not fill up the screen with 80% black bars and still call it 1080p?

No, the actual part being rendered is not 1080p.

[darren_poolies]

Tbf The Order has at least another 8 months of development time, anything could change between now and then.

[HammadTheBeast]

Since when was Order 800p?

Also Killzone and Infamous > Ryse, while offering ACTUAL gameplay.

[pyramidshead]

lol that attempt to stealth troll. 2/10 nope.

[ABizzel1]

Here we go again having to school the ignorant on how resolution works.

@lifeisgamesok

The Order is not 800p, the order is 1920 x 800 = 1,536,000 pixels

Ryse is 900p, 1600 x 900 = 1,440,000 pixels

The Order is a higher resolution that Ryse, it has a higher megapixel output than Ryse.

[flunkers]

What?? You really Gonna be able to count those extra 100k pixels at 30fps??

[Angels3785]

the order does not have a frame rate as of yet...

[ABizzel1]

@flunkers

Yes those 100,000 pixels make a difference in the image quality.

@ 800p fanboys

And the reason 800p isn't right is because 800p is a lower resolution than 900p.

800p = 1423 x 800 = 1,138,400 pixels
The Order = 1920 x 800 = 1,536,000 pixels

That's almost a 400,000 pixel difference, so stop calling it 800p, because The Order has a higher resolution than 800p and 900p.

[I_am_Batman]

Are you serious?

[Killjoy3000]

Oh PLEASE - the guys that talk up maximum performance every chance they get can't seriously be spinning this that hard.

[MizTv]

Well crytek let's talk about gameplay....

[MysticStrummer]

They've never talked about gameplay over visuals. Odd that they would now.

[MilkMan]

THANK YOU!
Next issue!
Lets talk about AI, new IP's, different games. If Im expecting 10 more news of COD. You can end next-gen right now.

[TomahawkX]

They "chose" 900p for a specific reason... more like forced since 1080p with all those effects sure wasn't an option.

[bornsinner]

next gen is about high graphics not high res... as long as were hitting hd 720p we're in the zone... look at resogun thats 1080p 60 that game looks like it came from a mega drive! people are stupid and just think the main thing is resolution.. its the typical sony fanboy mentality, they seem to always forget what a pc is capable of

[Godhimself_In_3d]

Funny coming from crytek. A studio who only cares about graphics. These dudes are the leaders in graphics over gameplay.

[obliteratorFTW]

Crytek. C'mon, don't be naughty. We know resolution matters. ;) you set benchmarks in pc gaming and in pc gaming resolution matters a lot.

[Niv]

My upgrade to a 55inch TV from a 40inch in gonna need 1080p in order to not suck!

Last gen was fine at 720p cos TVs were 32inch

[Hakoom]

stop caring about graphics and fix your games.. nearly all your games released are garbage..
learn how to create good AI in your games

and if it wasnt about res.. then dont release games which require 10k rigs to max out

[GribbleGrunger]

This is what is actually said:

"Next-gen isn't just about resolution"

[Convas]

Would you look at that, someone actually read the article.

Yet another interview taken out of context and twisted to bring out all the vultures.

Good job Private Ryan, you accomplished your mission.

[Hicken]

All things considered, that hardly changes anything right now. If it had been before the Resolutionary War, perhaps, but after the fires of rebellion were lit...

[chrissx]

Lol ofcus its not just about resolution crytek, its also about very good gameplay,which by the looks of things ur "next gen" game lacks

[MetalJedi]

Im sorry but resolution matters. I want to enjoy the graphics as well as gameplay. Sometimes it's nice to stop during a game to enjoy the in-game environment.

[warczar]

apparently next gen isn't about gameplay either. Ryse has always looked good, I'd be more concerned about my game being compared to dialing a telephone.

[NatureOfLogic]

But would 1080p matter if their game was 1080p itself? It's easy to say something doesn't matter when you failed to achieve that target. It's funny this is coming from Crytek who is only known for graphical benchmarks and not gameplay. So far with the PS4 gamers can have both high resolution and great gameplay at a cheaper price without sacrificing one for the other, so yeah, it does matter. You're game is already getting slammed for gameplay and it's under the standard resolution of most next gen games on the PS4.

[christocolus]

dude ryse looks awesome..you cant deny that.i dont see anyone looking at ryse and still bothering about 1080p or 720p...some of the previews actually state that the game is the best looking so far on any next gen hardware.gamespot, ign, gamesradar, canada, gameson, kotaku etc have all said they liked the game..worst case scenario it will still do better than beyond sales and review wise..take it how you will the guys got a point..resolution is secondary...ill pick the gameplay experience anyday...anywayslaunch is just around the corner .i guess you will be able to do the comparisons then.

[SoulSercher620]

This is what a company says when they are still using last gen specs. They know they can't do 1080p on next gen hardware then try to play it off like it doesn't matter. Truly sickening.

[GryestOfBluSkies]

if its not about resolution it must be about QTEs and repetitive gameplay.

[Ron_Danger]

I was so bored reading your comment...
It felt like I was dialing a telephone...

:-P

[MetalJedi]

Crytek makes Crysis games. I have Crysis 2 for console and the cover has:

" The Best Looking Game On Console" -CVG

So obviously someone thought resolution mattered then, why not now?

[JasonKCK]

Last gen, this gen, next gen, and future gens will always be about the games. If I want to play "resolution" I'll play with the slide bar on my PC.

[gillri]

@MysticStrummer

Well the consensus is that Ryse and Killzone 4 are the best looking games evr made, so if that doesnt make it 'incredible' then what does?

[CandyFace]

Well i kind of agree with Crytek, i don't think it's all about resolution anymore since you have a lot of other graphical aspects that can make a difference in this matter. 900p with better graphics and performance vs 1080p with worse graphics and performance, this is not a fact but is has been seen a of times before. I prefer performance to graphics and response to tv processing.

[KyoSiegfried86]

Crytek sure likes to talk. Every day they have something to say, something to defend lol.
If resolution doesn't matter, if gameplay doesn't matter, if IA doesn't matter, what does it matter?

[Stoppokingme]

Congratulations! this is the millionth resolution article posted, to claim your prize click here.

Resolution isn't everything, but this is Crytek we're talking about, this is a company that prided itself on pushing the boundaries of graphics, but now it's not about the graphics.

It's a hardware problem, simple as that.

[Moncole]

New consoles should about what cant be achieved on their predecessor.

[bromtown]

Why didn't they put an analogue out on the back of the console then? It has to be at least a little about HD otherwise it'd be scart out haha

[lordstark]

That's pretty comical coming from a developer that always gets praises for pushing graphics more than actual gameplay lmaooo. Not surprised Microsoft needs all the support they can get with there inferior console even at the costs of developers trying to insult our intelligence by saying that graphics aren't everything yeah keep dreaming. Hope the money was worth it crytek LOL.

[The_Ozymandias]

How much do you think Microsoft weighs?

Without Crytek on it's dick, I mean.

[TristanPR77]

The question is... Would Crytek say the same if it was the PS4 with the resolution problems? Would Crytek defend the PS4 like they are defending the xbone???

Of course not.

So drop the hypocrisy, we are not stupid. This is ridiculous. These same companies criticized the PS3 with all their power and now this?

[TristanPR77]

This is the same as saying:

People, the next generation of HD TV is not about resolution, is about the TV remote controller.

Oh the hypocrisy

[saber00005]

For a company that made Crysis, which vowed to create amazing, REALISTIC games for PC, this comment not only makes me never want to buy a game from them, but they lost my support 100%. You screwed over PC gamers after the MAJOR support of Crysis, and you destroying the reputation you have left.

[KontryBoy706]

THIS coming from Crytek the biggest graphics whores in the industry! I call complete DAMAGE CONTROL lol. If this game was on different platforms lets say the PC they wouldn't be opening their mouths talking this nonsense they are talking. Release a PC game at only 900p and then say some stuff like this Crytek.

[DestinyHeroDoomlord]

I think I'll stick to current gen... less complicated and maybe less. .. elitist

[NikonSteve]

I guess all these 4k tv's coming out aren't any better than the 720p ones. All these cinematographers shooting on Red Epics are wasting their time with this "resolution" thing.

[flunkers]

Will a 12 megapixel cameraphone take better photos than a 5 megapixel SLR?

Not by a longnshot. Its not just how you present, its how you put it together.

[Emme]

Personally, the gameplay vids I saw of Ryse totally put me off. I am not 15 anymore, and the cutting off of limbs isnt that appealing to me, not even in slo mo ;) Whats fascinating is that suddenly Microsoft becomes Nintendoish except they dont have the IPs Nintendo has. Kinect is a toy for hyperactive kids (and cg artists to do mocap with), the resolution isnt "the key factor for next gen", the hardware is probably not capable of 720p in 3D...whats left ? I was hoping 3D would become the new standard for games, but alas, seems only PS4 can pull it off.

[sAVAge_bEaST]

Complete Shillery.. Of course specs don't matter, when your console can't handle it...Because if the xbone could handle it.. Micro$oft would be shouting it from the rooftops..

If the tables where turned, and Ps4 was the 720p. and xbone was the 1080.. Reputation Management , and Adam Sessler, would be on every web site.. bragging.

-Truth.

[assdan]

Resolution is part of graphics. Every generation thus far has had higher resolution than the previous it shouldn't change now.

[GraveLord]

Microsfot and their partners in full on defense mode right now. Pretty funny actually.

[Tzuno]

it look like this next gen is only 60hz. maybe next next gen.

[jacksjus]

"We chose 900p for a reason". Well the buying people want to know why you didn't choose 1080p on what is supposed to be next gen? Another question is why didn't you just stick to 720p to get the smoothest playing game possible?

Common sense tells us all that a higher resolution is in fact better and if they actually could get there they no doubt would have. This is what upsets me. Quit trying to blame the people for demanding/wanting better. The technology has been here for years and we are paying some good money towards getting there. An HD tv isn't cheap by any means. I can't see how anyone could give these pricks a dime.

[Miacosa]

From the early previews it seems its not about gameplay either for this title.

[Morgue]

I guess when you're making games for the X1 it isn't about resolution it's about the experience and fast snapping between your game and tv while your video chatting on Skype with your friend.