That sounds like marketing hyperbole, it really does – but that’s the conclusion that Eurogamer’s Digital Foundry has come to after putting the game’s latest 60Hz (but 30 fps!) video through its paces. They’ve had their digital specialists pore over every frame, and have walked away impressed. Presumably in slow motion, and with explosions behind them.
According to them, “Uncharted 4 goes much further than any PS4 or Xbox One game we’ve seen in its use of physics, and the layering of world detail with shaders. Opening at the gates of a bustling Madagascan marketplace, what unfolds is unlike any major title seen on console to date.”
“Where the December demo focused on wide spaces, foliage systems, and its more flexible AI, the E3 demo goes to town with object physics applied across the world, as flaunted brilliantly with a jeep chase to ‘Sam’s tower’ at the bottom of the city.”
It handles physics rather well, far more than any console game to date.
“Drake’s early shoot-out also makes a statement of intent for Uncharted 4’s use of physics. Every object in the marketplace shatters or bounces off the next item, and players are seemingly never safe taking cover in one spot. With procedural chip damage in place as well, most spots deteriorate dynamically in the face of oncoming gunfire – ripping out chunks of the scenery to leave Drake exposed. “
On top of that, it’s not just the sort of perfunctory physics calculations that are fleeting, going far deeper than you’d imagine.
“One of the more surprising applications of this is one that goes unnoticed; rice bags actually deflate using a mesh distortion system Naughty Dog has in place…”
“In essence, for this demo, it allows each sack to sink as rice leaks out from bullet-holes, where each shot cues a physics-based impact on the bag, while deflation is simulated using mesh distortion. “
And despite that, the PS4 handles it all with aplomb – very probably because it’s running at 30fps instead of 60. That’s something I’m okay with for a third –person action game.
“PS4 is adept in handling everything Uncharted 4 throws at it, from the on-foot shoot-outs with heavy physics to streaming in new terrain during the car chase. By conceding to a 30fps lock the team is at least able to go all out with this set-piece; a preference compared to a theoretical 60fps that just can’t be sustained.”
That’s really impressive stuff – and I look forward to playing the game in 4K glory at 60 frames per second…when it’s remastered for the PlayStation 5.
Last Updated: July 16, 2015
WitWolfy
July 16, 2015 at 12:42
My PS4 is ready
Loftus
July 16, 2015 at 13:20
But are those ps thumbs of yours in training ? 😛
WitWolfy
July 16, 2015 at 14:44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMq2OTm-1P4
Aries
July 16, 2015 at 12:42
“I look forward to playing the game in 4K glory at 60 frames per second…when it’s remastered for the PlayStation 5.”
They can barely do 1080p with 60 fps and on this console, doubt they will get close to that on the next one
WitWolfy
July 16, 2015 at 12:44
The game must look and run like crap with your eagle eye senses.
Aries
July 16, 2015 at 12:51
Lol, you do tend to see the difference’s when you use to playing at above 60 fps constant, not that I’m not going to buy Uncharted 4, was the best game I played on my PS3
konfab
July 16, 2015 at 13:52
Wait a minute? 0_0
You played Uncharted 4 on PS3?
Aries
July 16, 2015 at 14:08
Not what I meant, meant the other 3 games
konfab
July 16, 2015 at 14:44
Here end’th the first lesson: comma splicing creates ambiguity
Captain JJ Eyebrows
July 16, 2015 at 12:45
The sad thing about exclusives is that I’m sitting here, bored and uninterested because I know I can’t play this.
Geoff’s writing has NOTHING to do with that btw. ;P
RinceThis
July 16, 2015 at 13:12
No, the missing zeros and grammar are responsible for that *RUNS
Captain JJ Eyebrows
July 16, 2015 at 13:14
Haha
Nikola
July 16, 2015 at 14:03
Yeah I usually just skim through Geoff articles can’t handle reading the whole thing;)
Pariah
July 16, 2015 at 12:45
Take the “4”s out of the title and you have a slightly arousing loss of virginity tale.
DragonSpirit009
July 16, 2015 at 13:01
I have to get this game! But first the console… and my plan for that is already in motion!
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 16, 2015 at 13:02
Explain?
DragonSpirit009
July 16, 2015 at 13:10
Well I don’t own any credit cards so I will have to use my mums. So the plan is help her pay of her credit card… Make her feel guilty by telling I helped her, she’ll give in and shopping we will go. Of course I will have to pay it off but at least I get it in the end. And I’m searching for a new flat and going to share with one of the other guys at work which means less money for rent, which means helping to pay of credit card faster ^_^
RinceThis
July 16, 2015 at 13:13
Sounds win win to me! Also, who needs to pay for food!?
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 16, 2015 at 13:14
Where there is a will…
DragonSpirit009
July 16, 2015 at 13:17
The skill of being an only child who always got into trouble… Always make a lot of plans
oVg Reality is an illusion
July 16, 2015 at 16:26
Sigh, when we were young we had no money for games. Now we are old, we have money but no time 🙁
DragonSpirit009
July 17, 2015 at 09:24
I have loads of time on my hands. There is only so many things that can entertain me when living alone. If I had any of the consoles then that problem would be solved!
RinceThis
July 16, 2015 at 13:12
New heights eh? https://thoughtcatalog.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/16.gif
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 16, 2015 at 13:15
Hehe
Loftus
July 16, 2015 at 13:18
Every time she gets knocked down i say bloop in my head!
Admiral Chief in Skellige
July 16, 2015 at 13:42
Sies, she almost broke her nose, and you laugh!
Pariah
July 16, 2015 at 13:38
5 minutes later, and it’s still funny. XD
GooseZA
July 16, 2015 at 13:17
“and I look forward to playing the game in 4K glory at 60 frames per second…when it’s remastered for the PlayStation 5.
I lolled.
Loftus
July 16, 2015 at 13:17
So my October is sorted with the remastered bundle of UC1,2 & 3. My expectation is that UC4 wil be release February / March 2016. Now only hoping for Kingdom Hearts remastered bundle before KH3 releases and i’ll be a happy chappy! 🙂
oVg Reality is an illusion
July 16, 2015 at 16:24
JUST LOOK AT THE LIGHTING UNDER THE UMBRELLAS 🙂
Helldriver Phoenix
July 16, 2015 at 21:36
Still, making Drake old was stupid. I’ll pass thanks.