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How to Fix Thief 2014 Crashes, Graphics Stuttering and Problems

Vgamerz writes: "The highly anticipated release of Thief (2014) has come and gamers all over the world are stealthing their ways out from and into the shadows. However, not all players are as lucky to enjoy a flawless experience, and some reports are coming from upset gamers who encounter, except for the enemies, Thief crashes, stuttering and other game problems."

Mega243702d ago

I found a way to fix it, by not buying it, game is horrible...

Trenta273702d ago

I'm struggling to play through it. The audio and AI issues are the worst. It's getting really annoying when I spin around expecting someone to be right behind me when in reality they are on the other side of the map.

Mega243702d ago (Edited 3702d ago )

Does yours constantly crashes for no reason?

@below

They didn't optimize it well this game needs atleast 3 more months of polishing. Because as it is, its not worth it, just like BF4.

Trenta273702d ago

Mine hasn't crashed, no, but the FPS drops really low during cutscenes.

starchild3702d ago (Edited 3702d ago )

The game is not horrible. I haven't had a single crash nor any serious glitches. I once saw a guard jitter in a circle, but that is IT. I've seen worse glitches in most games.

I also don't understand how some of you are suffering from such poor performance. For me the game runs extremely well. I get a solid 60fps with FXAA (and 95% solid 60fps with 2x SSAA). And this is with an HD 7950 which is hardly the most powerful graphics card in the world. It's a 2 year old graphics card that I bought mostly to max out last gen games, but it happens to run this game nearly flawlessly.

It seems Nvidia cards have lower minimum framerates in Thief, though, so if you guys have Nvidia cards that might be the problem.

Anyway Thief is a great stealth game and lots of people really like it. Here are some of the many positive reviews for the game:

9s
http://www.neoseeker.com/Ar...
http://www.softpedia.com/re...
http://business.financialpo...
http://xboxoz360.wordpress....
http://slumz.boxden.com/f13...
http://ps4n.ru/recenziya-na...
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
http://www.eurogamer.it/art...

8.9
http://www.gamestar.hu/thie...

8.6
http://www.impulsegamer.com...
http://digitalchumps.com/ga...
http://it.ign.com/recension...

8.5
http://gamingtrend.com/revi...
http://www.insidegamingdail...
http://www.thegameheadz.com...
http://www.laps3.com/analis...
http://www.game-over.com/co...
http://www.pcgames.de/Thief...

8.3
http://multiplayer.it/recen...

8.2
http://gamehaunt.com/thief-...
http://www.vandal.net/anali...

Mega243701d ago (Edited 3701d ago )

So the Metacritic score of BF4 by critics, Which means their reviews, scores the game by all off them since the release, on the 90's, 80's, and high 70's, does that means all the bugs errors crashes, and horrible netcode didn't exist?

Edit* So because you didn't had any issues, that means no one else did?, the game is buggy and unpolished, even the PS4 version which my friend bought even against my advice, is also buggy and glitch.

Doomzdayishere3701d ago

So are you one of the developers? Seemed to have quite the list there. Did you google search it for fun? Not to mention some beefy hardware. So spare us the propaganda and go fix the thing.

It is junk as I cannot get it to run on 2 different boxes.

KillerPwned3702d ago (Edited 3702d ago )

It can be such a great game but the developers fooled us in thinking this be top notch. When its a buggy mess as I only speak for the PC version since that is all I have played yet. When this is cheaper for PS4 I may get it.

allegretto25003702d ago

why do I hear npc's talking when I have knocked out everyone in the house?

ramiuk13702d ago

my pc is a decent pc and this is playing really choppy.
so had to leave it,will prob pick up on myps4 when it drops a bit more and issues sorted

bumnut3702d ago

Is it really so bad? I thought it looked suspiciously cheap!

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Where Have All The Stealth Games Gone?

Stealth games as a genre starting picking up pace in the late 90s and early 2000s, but today the genre seems to be fading away. Games where the primary focus is avoiding direct conflict can be a tense and thrilling experience, so where do we need to go to find it?

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Relientk771728d ago

A Plague Tale: Innocence just came out a couple months ago and it's fantasic.

robtion1727d ago

Great game, loved it.

Alien isolation was another great stealth game this gen.

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nitus101727d ago

Actually "A Plague Tale" is on my to-do list but currently, I am playing Horizon Zero Dawn on the hardest difficulty. Yes, you can fight humans and weak robots using your spear (still risky though) but it is so much more satisfying setting traps and/or choosing the appropriate bow and ammunition (shadow weapons are the best but at the highest difficulty they are very expensive).

BTW. Setting up for double and triple arrow shots does help but on the hardest difficulty, you also get quite a lot of roving bandits and in certain areas "sunbirds" (gint hawks are annoying but theses are deadly).

SegaGamer1728d ago

Play the Styx games, I thought they were great stealth games.

robtion1727d ago

Tenchu really needs to make a comeback. It could be amazing with current technology.

nitus101727d ago (Edited 1727d ago )

IMHO the only way to play Styx is on the hardest setting. Sure you almost get "one-hit killed" if you are discovered especially if there are two or more protagonists, so you are basically forced to use your sneak and assassination skills. In the rare instances, you have to fight it is usually one on one combat which if you have been paying attention in the first 20 minutes of the game is not that difficult.

Bourne4141727d ago

Would love a new splinter cell with ironside again. Back it its roots. And SegaGamer said styx. It's the closest thing to old school splinter cell.

NecrumOddBoy1727d ago

Just not the "Oh you just knocked a cup over. Mission Failed!" level of stealth that Pandora Tomorrow had. The new ones' Batman-style of stealth felt to action. I really would love a reboot of the original.

Also agree A Plague's Tale is great. Hitman also is a good series and Days Gone has a bunch of fun stealth in it.

robtion1727d ago

Also the dishonored games one of my favourite series ever.

DaDrunkenJester1727d ago

I also hate the streamlined stealth in games now where simply crouching in tall grass hides you from an enemy that is two feet from you. The true stealth genre needs to come back and I'd love to see Splinter Cell make its comeback as well as a proper Thief game.

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Metal Gear Solid: The Only Stealth Series

Stealth is a genre that needs some more love. Here is a guided rant about issues that it's had so far and why Metal Gear Solid is the only game that really accomplishes what it sets out to.

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Stevefantisy2983d ago

I really liked Tenchu back in the day.

Kyosuke_Sanada2983d ago

Underrated series which I still play to this day (currently finishing the second installment.)

It's a shame we haven't had a console release since Tenchu 4 for the Wii which was amazing stealth wise but fell short in actual combat and I was bothered that the open-world aspect was removed.

AdamHarris2983d ago

98 was a heavy year for stealth. Tenchu, the original Thief, and MGS all came out. Still, Metal Gear is the only one I consider to be truly about stealth.

Benchm4rk2982d ago

Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is the best stealth game. I loved MGS but would hardly even consider it a stealth game.

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Free Games in December 2015 - Which Platform is Best? | COG

COG writes: Every month, two armies stand in a field and stare at each other in an intimidating manner. A battle royale ensues. Sony and Microsoft stand at arm's length from each other, slapping each other with white gloves in a distinguished fashion. Actually, they just give away free games. Which lineup rules the roost in December 2015? Let's turn to the tale of the tape.

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Cdn_Seahawks_Fan3056d ago

I am thinking EVERYONE wins. Whether the games are great or mediocre, they are downloadable with your console online service of choice and give you some value, and even more gameplay time. YAY to games.

MzDino3056d ago

As long as there's free games, I'm happy.

retrogamer093056d ago

Both of the lineups are crap, although I'm enjoying Van Helsing so far.

MikleDemi3056d ago

Van Helsing and Sacred are better than anything the PS4 is getting.
Lol Sony is giving us an episode of a game (something that Telltale routinley gives out for free), and a game that has been part of a $3 bundle on the PC.

Having said that, I expected more from both as a Christmas present.
Still, Gold takes it hands down seeing as how all Gold games can now be played on the XBONE.

Ginpachi-sama3056d ago

Lol freedom wars alone is better than everything xbox one is offering this month

MikleDemi3056d ago (Edited 3056d ago )

I agree with you, BUT I can't play Freedom Wars on my PS4 now can I? I have played the heck out of it on my Vita and love having a digital copy now...

Having said this, the Xbox One got MUCH more and better games than the PS4. PS4 owners petty much got kicked in the balls this time around.

medman3055d ago (Edited 3055d ago )

@mikledemi
LOL at the guy trying to justify to himself why his decision to buy an xbox one was worth it. If you like the xbox, fine....enjoy. But don't come here trying to make it sound like the xbox is "winning" something. You sound silly.

MikleDemi3055d ago

I have all 3 consoles and a PC. I'm a gamer and not a fanboy like most people here seem to be.
Just calling things as I see them.

medman3054d ago

Stop your nonsense son. Not even your mama believes you.