Lost Planet demo available now!

misadlouhy · Post by **misadlouhy** » 16 May 2007, 06:38

Download link - http://blogs.nvidia.com/developers/2007/05/lost_planet_dem.html

2 versions of the demo - Dx9 and Dx10, recomendation to update Forceware nVidia drivers to 158.43, 379MB only

do not expect good performence with Ati HD2900XT - [url]http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/node/#comment-]

StingingVelvet · Post by **StingingVelvet** » 16 May 2007, 07:42

Amazing demo, and it runs very well on my 8800GTS. I saw no hitching or low framerates at all with everything on max settings except shadows, 4xAA and 16xAF. NICE.

The game runs in some funky resolutions... I used 1600x800-something and it looked really nice. There was no 1680x1050 which is my normal gaming setting. In the 16x8 mode it had black bars at the top and bottom to keep the appropriate aspect ration. As I said... weird.

I am not a 360 gamer myself but I have played the 360 game with my roommate and I have to say the PC version is a slight bit ahead. The DX10 effects seem to be better looking snow effects and explosions and such... they look pretty awesome.

All around a strong demo for a strong title... my only gripe is the weird resolutions and the fact the on-screen control guides use 360 button graphics (maybe fixed for retail?).

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 16 May 2007, 09:18

SCHAWEET! Was just going to post this :D

Runs GREAT. Looks GORGEOUS.

I played this demo on a 360 (at a retail kiosk), and it doesn't look at all shabby compared to the PC version. Look downright exactly the same, if the PC version doesn't look a bit better.

And for 360 Wireless Receiver users: I have good news, and i have GREAT news.

Good news: THIS SUPPORTS 360 CONTROLLERS NATIVELY! No configuring, nothing! Just turn on and GO. There's even a config menu for the 360 controller. 8)

Great news: So i'm playing the demo, and suddenly i feel something in my hands. That's right. This demo incorporates WIRELESS VIBRATION :shock: :shock: . So either MS was lying to us saying the gaming receiver doesn't support vibration when it actually does, or they were too lazy to create a generic protocol for it. WHATEVER the case, it works, so i'm happy :D :D :D

However, i do have some very bad news :(

This demo, spontaneously caused my computer to randomly restart. I have no idea why. Temperature's were good. No hanging, no crash, nothing. Just instant restart.

Happened both times i tried the demo, at two different points, different graphical settings both times.

Hm :?

Stinging Velvet....your name Nico?

DaFox · Post by **DaFox** » 16 May 2007, 09:22

I played this demo on a 360 (at a retail kiosk), and it doesn't look at all shabby compared to the PC version. Look downright exactly the same, if the PC version doesn't look a bit better.

PC version looks ALOT better. 8)

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 16 May 2007, 09:24

[quote]I played this demo on a 360 (at a retail kiosk), and it doesn't look at all shabby compared to the PC version. Look downright exactly the same, if the PC version doesn't look a bit better.

PC version looks ALOT better. 8)Shoot me :(

Guess what! Tried it a third time.

2 minutes into the first mission. Freezes for about 3 seconds, about to exit out, and then restarts. Upon restarting i get the "The system has recovered from a serious error" popup.

Damn demo :(

FramerateUK · Post by **FramerateUK** » 16 May 2007, 13:30

[quote][quote]I played this demo on a 360 (at a retail kiosk), and it doesn't look at all shabby compared to the PC version. Look downright exactly the same, if the PC version doesn't look a bit better.

PC version looks ALOT better. 8)Shoot me :(

Guess what! Tried it a third time.

2 minutes into the first mission. Freezes for about 3 seconds, about to exit out, and then restarts. Upon restarting i get the "The system has recovered from a serious error" popup.

Damn demo :(

Run Memtest86, i had random crashing on certain games when i had some memory problems. Its worth a shot at least, you can rule the memory out if no errors come up.

Gabbo · Post by **Gabbo** » 16 May 2007, 16:02

I can't wait to try out the demo after work. I have the 360 version and it is a damn fine looking game. I just installed Vista Ultimate, so I can check out the DX10 version. Curious as to how it looks/runs compared to the 360.

emanuel.en · Post by **emanuel.en** » 16 May 2007, 16:51

Awesome game. Awesome port. Nice work Capcom!

Gabbo · Post by **Gabbo** » 16 May 2007, 18:12

Awesome game. Awesome port. Nice work Capcom!

I want to go home. :cry:

misadlouhy · Post by **misadlouhy** » 16 May 2007, 18:19

Very good. Did you find out how to get 1680x1050 working? So far I am playing on 8800GTS 320MB at 1280x800 on medium to high (mostly on high) settings with 4xAA and 4xAF at about 30-50fps everywhere.

Also i wonder what about those Gf8800 special antialising modes, what kind of impact do they have on the performance compared to AA?

Scoty · Post by **Scoty** » 16 May 2007, 20:51

Very good. Did you find out how to get 1680x1050 working? So far I am playing on 8800GTS 320MB at 1280x800 on medium to high (mostly on high) settings with 4xAA and 4xAF at about 30-50fps everywhere.

Also i wonder what about those Gf8800 special antialising modes, what kind of impact do they have on the performance compared to AA?

i have the same question. how can i iuse 1680x1050 ?

YouTube · Post by **ViciousXUSMC** » 16 May 2007, 22:56

D/L it from gamespot took maybe 4 or 5 mintues.

I only have DX9, This is all stock except i put HDR on high. I'll have to see if it looks better with max visual settings but at stock im not too impressed with it, and frame rates were playable but nothing fancy.

Here are some screens.

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/2322LostPlanetDX9_2007-05-16_17-42-00-73.jpg

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/2322LostPlanetDX9_2007-05-16_17-41-47-60.jpg

http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/2322LostPlanetDX9_2007-05-16_17-41-39-68.jpg

Maybe I didnt pick the best times to take a screen shot, the motion blur effect feels abit over done, both in the screen shots and from the performance demo. I'll have to go play the game and see if its that bad.

StingingVelvet · Post by **StingingVelvet** » 17 May 2007, 00:06

Stinging Velvet....your name Nico?

Nope.

I got an average of 35-40fps running the performance test, but the game feels like 60fps for some reason... I don't know the deal there. It runs exceedingly smooth, more than some less demanding games from even a year ago for me (like Rainbox Six Vegas).

I still can't choose 16:10 resolutions... people on other boards have said they could, but I cannot. I'm just playing it with thin bars on the top and bottom... still looks awesome.

And I have spent a good deal of time with the 360 version and trust me, this is a noticeable improvement.

YouTube · Post by **ViciousXUSMC** » 17 May 2007, 01:42

I have issues with the controller since I tried to play the actual game.

I have a wired Xbox 360 controller. However I dont use the stock microsoft drivers I use XBCD.

Even tho I have a default controller profile, the right analog stick is not working in game to let me aim and stuff. All other buttons work fine.

I have no clue why its doing this as it works fine in other games and also is showing it works fine in the windows controller properties menu.

mengzor · Post by **mengzor** » 17 May 2007, 11:20

I didnt get any vibration from my control =/
*cries*

thedeadguy · Post by **thedeadguy** » 17 May 2007, 21:31

i keep getting this XINPUT1.3.dll and i did reinstall everytime
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FramerateUK · Post by **FramerateUK** » 17 May 2007, 22:26

The game looks really good. I think i might go the the 360 version though, i just have a feeling it'll run better than my PC will run it.

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 18 May 2007, 01:37

[quote]Stinging Velvet....your name Nico?

Nope.
Ah well, where in Pittsburgh then?

I got an average of 35-40fps running the performance test, but the game feels like 60fps for some reason... I don't know the deal there. It runs exceedingly smooth, more than some less demanding games from even a year ago for me (like Rainbox Six Vegas).

It uses motion blur so it can pull off the stunning graphics and still run smoothly-ish.

StingingVelvet · Post by **StingingVelvet** » 18 May 2007, 04:47

[quote][quote]Stinging Velvet....your name Nico?

Nope.
Ah well, where in Pittsburgh then?

Squirrel Hill, right on Murray Ave...

Gabbo · Post by **Gabbo** » 18 May 2007, 20:07

THis demo is pretty damn slick. I like the performance benchmark. It looks to really take advantage of new hardware. You can choose how many threads the game uses. I wonder if you have a quad-core if you can put threads up to 4 and how it effects performance.

The demo runs great on my system. I find that AA is the big performance killer. Speaking of AA, it gives you way more options than normally available in games. If I turn everything up to high w/ 4x AA, I average 22FPS in the snow run at 1920x1080. If I turn AA off, it is 49FPS at 1920x1080. That's over twice the performance.

Visually, it is obviously superior to the xbox360 version if only because of the higher resolution. I see that some people are already calling it a bad port, but i think it is quite the opposite. Capcom looks to be really trying to make a good PC game here. Now they just need to bring Dead Rising to the PC.

I also works perfectly with both the wired AND wireless xbox 360 controllers. Rumble even works with both.

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