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Lens of Truth: Singularity Head2Head

Lens of Truth writes "This week we single out which version of Singularity is the superior version for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Singularity is Raven Software’s second title based on Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 3. Obviously, the Unreal Engine 3 is proving it’s worth in gold lately, but one things is for certain, a trend is forming that can’t be denied. One console is continuously out performing the other when developers chose to use this engine across platforms. But hold the phone, before you think you already know the outcome of this Head2Head, think again, it’s was no walk in the park. On the contrary my friends, this was one of the most difficult Head2Head decisions we had to make in a while."

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ElementX5443d ago

Played this game 4 hours yesterday and I'll be back at it today! It's a shame it's flopping sales-wise. Raven is a pretty decent developer. While their games never push any boundaries, they're generally really fun if you give them the chance.

D4RkNIKON5443d ago (Edited 5443d ago )

This is the most flame bait website I know. It always causes a stir in the community with each game they compare. To be fair in this comparison, the 360 version did look better to me but when you put them up side to side is the only time you would notice the minute differences.

The game can be enjoyed on both systems equally so the point of this comparison is to justify your console purchase? Exclusives should be what justifies your console purchase not multiplat ports. If you buy a 360 because you like the way the multiplats look better on it, I have to break it to you.. You're missing out on some of this generations best exclusive titles.

RudeSole Devil5443d ago

Why is it such a big deal that the consumer has a choice even if there minor? We all know sometimes the differences are hug, like with Ghostbusters, and there's only one way to find out, with sites like LOT continuously doing these comparisons.

Blacktric5443d ago (Edited 5443d ago )

It would be flamebait if they said "PS3 SUACKS AT MULTIPLATFORMZ" or "XBOX 360 HAZ NO EX GAEMZ!" This website is dedicated to "knitpick" every graphical and performance aspect of the multiplatform games. Their intention is just to compare them to find out which one is better at which platform, even if there is a little bit difference so that consumers who have both consoles can choose which one to buy.

Lord_Doggington5443d ago (Edited 5443d ago )

Perhaps you're not taking into account the biggest problem with multiplats on the PS3 (and in this review): screen tearing. This site might be "flame bait" but only because it brings up controversial flaws in the performance of the game that the developers were unable to correct.

If we don't have someone telling us that it's a problem (not in comparison, but in just the performance of the PS3 version by itself), then the only way for us to notice it is when we've already spent money on the game.

ExplosionSauce5443d ago (Edited 5443d ago )

And consoles may not be to blame.
Neither version looks that good. Raven Software games haven't had graphics that I'd consider anywhere near awesome so far.

When we see PS3 to 360 games, both versions tend to look equally great.
Although sometimes better on PS3 since it's lead. Same with 360.

For example, Burnout Paradise, unless you haven't noticed, has more screen tears and frame drops than the PS3 version. But not really anything major to notice.
But it happens either way depending on how the porting was done.

@RudeSole
Stealth bias(?)
Ghostbusters was plain stupidity.

harrisk9545443d ago

The proof of the flamebaiting nature of comparisons like this is in their conclusion:

"The Xbox 360 wins this Head2Head by out performing the PlayStation 3 version by having less screen tearing throughout. Although, after playing these two side by side you’ll most likely never know, that is unless you’re looking for it."

Note the phrase: "after playing these two side by side you’ll most likely never know, that is unless you’re looking for it."

Sometimes the differences are obvious (FFXIII, Bayonetta, Ghostbusters), but most of the time, you need to got through the games frame by frame to find noticeable differences. For the general player, differences are hardly ever noticed unless a site like this puts it into your head that differences exist.

Sea_Man5443d ago

So your saying that this game doesn't have differences... p

ExplosionSauce5443d ago

No, not when you're playing. You won't notice differences with the naked eye.
The only way you'll see things like screen-tearing(wow huge issue /s) is if you deliberately look for these things side by side, instead of enjoying the game.

Sea_Man5443d ago

I don't know all I'm saying is when I buy a game for either my systems I want the best copy! Sites like this DF only share the information they gather with their analysis, we, the ones buying the game, should take that info and buy the game we want. I love sites like this because even if I don't agree with their verdict I lean things about both games before spending my hard earned $60 on the wrong copy.. Like Ghostbusters. You guys act like they're forcing you to buy one over another, your crazy! Dude just see what they find and be a big boy and buy the copy your little heart desires... That's what I do.. It dosnet matter which one they think wins.. I can care lees all I want to see is the differences so I CAN decide which one I'm gonna buy.....

ExplosionSauce5442d ago

Minor differences don't really get in the way of getting a great experience with a game.... unless of course, all you care about is graphics. In which case you won't enjoy the game the way you should because you'll be saying to yourself "I should have gotten the somewhat shinier version".

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Syronicus5443d ago

People are still comparing games by platform? Boy that is sooooo 2009.

ElementX5443d ago

Your post has absolutely nothing to do with what I said.

vhero5443d ago (Edited 5443d ago )

The article shows which was the lead platform eh? This was the most interesting part of the article for me though..

"Load times were identical across platforms, and the PlayStation 3 version had no install. Really makes you think, whats with these huge PlayStation 3 installs? "

Spenok5443d ago

Agreed, this one is definitly worth its price. To bad it isnt selling.

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labaronx5443d ago

i thought the game was good, should at least be worth a discount price buy $40 bucks, or a Gamefly que

RudeSole Devil5443d ago

I loved this game. Don't understand why it's receiving such mediocre reviews.

CyberCam5443d ago

early on in the Graphics section of the article. As soon as I seen this statement "...considering it’s the Unreal Engine 3." I knew right there, that the 360 was going to be the better version.

So unfortunately I'm going to pass on this game... next!

ElementX5443d ago

Too bad you're passing. The graphics are just like Bioshock, which I've played on PS3 and it looked fine. No need to be a graphics whore.

CyberCam5443d ago (Edited 5443d ago )

I didn't spend all this money on 3x PS3's & HDTV's to view average looking games & SD TV shows/movies. If I didn't care about visuals, I would have stuck with my SDTV's & my PS2!

If graphics don't matter to you then why buy a PS3 & HDTV? Why not ask the developer to make a version for the PS2/Xbox/Wii?

AliTheBrit195443d ago

Yep, starving yourself of a great game there buddy.

CyberCam5443d ago

I don't think I'll starve, considering I can feast on games like Crysis 2, Killzone 3 and others that push the graphics & gameplay envelope. Just look how many games are going to be released in the next 6-12 months... and you believe I just drop $60 on an average game? I'd probably have a better time getting drunk at my local bar for that kind of cash! If it was $30, then maybe.

RudeSole Devil5443d ago

Graphically it's no Killzone killer but what is? The game looks good but the story and game-play is what really makes this game.

vhero5443d ago

I agree about the engine 360 will win most of the time when using the unreal engine unless devs work harder on the port. This is because the engine for the 360 is better supported by EPIC however it IS out of date.

CyberCam5443d ago

I'm really tired of the UE3 now, with it's glossy, hazy looking graphics that tear up (in most cases) on my PS3/HDTV screen. It's sometimes hard to enjoy great gameplay & story when your eyes are bleeding from the visuals.

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Jiub1008d ago

Although the late 2000s Turok wasn't my favorite, I would love a new entry. Open world survival with shotguns and dinosaurs. Not sure how we'd get the fusion cannon, but that would be pretty sweet too.

MadLad1008d ago

Lol

All of these games are pretty much universally praised. Outside of Timeshift I literally own all of these.

Venoxn4g1007d ago (Edited 1007d ago )

XIII, The Darkness 2, Far Cry: Blood Dragon, Timesplitters: future perfect, Bulletstorm are awesome games

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I played them all, they are all good in their own way
I used to be obsessed with FPS games

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MadLad1238d ago

Another Prototype would be awesome.

As for Singularity, I don't necessarily need a sequel, I just want to see Raven be able to flex their creative muscle again; not just be relegated to assisting with CoD. A lot of the old guard is still with the company.

That's part of what I'm hoping to see come from this acquisition. Revive teams like Vicarious Visions and Ravem to actually allow them to work on their own new projects again.

Crows901237d ago

As great as that would be the deal wont finalize until end of fiscal year 2023. Until after that date MS wont really have a say as to where resources will be spent. So we wont realistically see anything until perhaps 2026 or later.

LWOGaming1236d ago

I think that’s a point that so many people are missing. Things will not change this year or next year at all. Maybe some changes might be apparent in 2024 but 2025/2026 is a good estimate of when things will really start happening. And I don’t think we will see as big a set of changes as some are suggesting.

TallDarknWavy1237d ago

Those teams having not worked on anything, the employees find jobs at other companies, they don't just remain unemployed till someone at the publisher decides to revive the team, they need to eat lol

That said, this list of games makes me unexcited for anything outside of CoD that Activision has to offer. All games are in stale genres, like Guitar Hero, Simpsons Hit and Run, these are long surpassed genres that are going to be difficult to revive.

gamer78041237d ago

I want to see new IPs. Not a bunch of forced renovations of old franchises.

Gamer751237d ago

Why not a combination of both

gamer78041237d ago

@gamer75 if it is a combination it has to have my seal of approval. Such as a new Warcraft game or a new Warcraft mmo, or an action game based off the night elves orcs and humans if it’s a new IP. I’ll let you know after I talk with Microsoft

King_Noctis1237d ago

Man I’ve been waiting for Protoype since the last one. Protoype could seriously be MS’ answer to Infamous (freaking loved that game as well, hope Sony make a new one soon).

porkChop1237d ago

I'd love to see Raven take another crack at Heretic and Hexen.

MadLad1237d ago

That's one I see being tossed around a lot to bring back, even if not from Raven themselves.

Put so many hours into those games over the years.

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Knightofelemia1237d ago

I'd like to see Activision get the Transformers license again and continue the War and Fall of Cybertron games. the movie games were crap and the game that combined both movie and Fall and War of Cybertron sucked a new Prototype would also be good as well.

jaymacx1237d ago

You deserve a 1000 likes haha 😂. It’s a shame High Moon didn’t get to continue making Transformers. If they got a decent budget i think most of us TF fans would be excited.

wolf5811236d ago (Edited 1236d ago )

Ms bought Activision and everybody dancing for what? For cod? Ms want to atleast earn some money Back from those 70 billion dollars.... The only thing they count on is more gamepass subscribers via Activision cod, diablo and over watch 2 1st Day free at gamepass. If they decide to make them exclusive to xbox they Will lose profit from ps4 and 5 sales. As For a New ip or an existing ip like over watch 3,diablo 5 or anything else like a New transformers Dont you think that developers need at least 3 years to Do something decent?
Anyway my opinion is that ms want to make videogaming Just a subscription a la netflix and that ps5 will beat xboxsx in sales like ps4 beat xbox and xbox one x..... All the money ms spending It Will defentily make more gamepass subscribers as for games we all must wait at least 3 more years... And thats why ps5 will get ahead in sales they have more AAA in the pipeline already plus lets see their answer for gamepass... P. S i Dont support subscriptions from neither company and i didnt buy switch plus for n64. If they give me the option to buy n64 games then yes i Will buy them but i am not paying for a rental.

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rlow11237d ago (Edited 1237d ago )

Re-imagining of River Raid and the original adventurer Pitfall. Oh Zork is also a great game.

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