Widescreen Gaming Forum

==Game Information==

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How severe are the bugs you described in the "singleplayer anomalies" section? Which one is the worst, and does it:

A: Have no hindrance on gameplay, it's just a cosmetic glitch
B: Have some hindrance on a gameplay function that is infrequently used
C: Have some hindrance on a gameplay function that is frequently used
D: Render a vital gameplay function essentially useless

Looking at the screenshot of the thermal vision, I would guess that it would fall under 'C,' but since I haven't played the game, I'm only guessing.

Can you explain what triggers the "blackscreen" bug? It's not self-evident from the screenshot.

I also don't understand what's going on in the bug you showed a screenshot of under HUD stretch. Can you explain this too?

As for the grade, it will get a D+, assuming that none of the bugs fall into the 'D' category. The system is unkind to developers who leave it up to hobbyist programmers to figure out how to hex edit widescreen into their own games.

==Grading==

Calculated grade: D+

Major unresolved issues: None

Minor unresolved issues: None

Summary of widescreen-related flaws:
Solution requires hack
Thermal vision, night vision, and blackscreen bugs

Cranky's coverage estimate: 98.5%

How severe are the bugs you described in the "singleplayer anomalies" section? Which one is the worst, and does it:

A: Have no hindrance on gameplay, it's just a cosmetic glitch
B: Have some hindrance on a gameplay function that is infrequently used
C: Have some hindrance on a gameplay function that is frequently used
D: Render a vital gameplay function essentially useless

Looking at the screenshot of the thermal vision, I would guess that it would fall under 'C,' but since I haven't played the game, I'm only guessing.

A: Have no hindrance on gameplay, it's just a cosmetic glitch

Can you explain what triggers the "blackscreen" bug? It's not self-evident from the screenshot.

It happens maybe 5 times in the game, it isn't really necessary. It is something like "Chapter 1". In 4:3 the whole screen is black.

I also don't understand what's going on in the bug you showed a screenshot of under HUD stretch. Can you explain this too?

The HUD itself isn't stretching it just adds this small line. Nothing more or less.

A: Have no hindrance on gameplay, it's just a cosmetic glitch

Doesn't the thermal vision glitch effectively undo the hor +, though? It sure looks to me like the extra information on the sides of the screen becomes useless.

A: Have no hindrance on gameplay, it's just a cosmetic glitch

Doesn't the thermal vision glitch effectively undo the hor +, though? It sure looks to me like the extra information on the sides of the screen becomes useless.

Hmm...not really you can use this extra space, the only problem is the curve of the vision. Maybe I'm one of the few who can use this extra space? :lol:

EDIT:

Maybe some could post their opinion?

Maybe some could post their opinion?

I agree with all that you said ... :D

this is outrageous, how come this supposedly nextgen engine does not support NATIVELY widescreen resolutions???? is this some type of joke? i really hate vegas and double agent, they need to patch it officially right now.

shame on UNREAL TECHNOLOGIEES!

Three patches so far and still no "official" Widescreen support. Blech!

Three patches so far and still no "official" Widescreen support. Blech!

Double Blech!

[quote]Three patches so far and still no "official" Widescreen support. Blech!

Double Blech!

i dont understand why games like this have no WS support.

its on the xbox360 which displays 720p.... 1280x720 a WS res, most people play on Widescreen HDTV's. makes no sense