Due to performance/optimization issues or what?
I'm still debating whether or not to pull the trigger on this game.
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No Mans Sky | PC Performance Thread
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Due to performance/optimization issues or what?
I'm still debating whether or not to pull the trigger on this game.
Lol, yeah. It's nearly 10pm in the UK, I don't think there will be any updates for a little while. I guess they'll be working all weekend though.
KCroxtonJr
Member
Seems like 99% of refunds are simply because of tech issues
Wasn't there a game where an achievement caused stuttering because the game was constantly checking some statistic?
Maintenance
Member
RTSS, Nvidia, nothing helped. Still stuttering when loading stuff and I'm using a SSD + i7. Capped at 30fps to see if it would help but nope.
Will try offline mode now (Steam).
Will try offline mode now (Steam).
Yeah, the game is fun when it runs as intended. I'll rebuy it if they fix the technical issues.
Omega Kirby
Member
Whats the time limit for a steam refund?
2 hours played / 2 weeks.
metareferential
Member
i5 4670k,980ti,gsync reporting in: everything maxed I get from 70 up to 100+ fps.
Pretty smooth with some occassional stutter.
Pop in is definitely less noticeable. Now I want to kill chromatic aberration and hide the hud.
Game is awesome.
Pretty smooth with some occassional stutter.
Pop in is definitely less noticeable. Now I want to kill chromatic aberration and hide the hud.
Game is awesome.
2Hrs - 14 Days
Netherscourge
Banned
2 hours played time; within 14 days of purchase or game launch.
Yeah, made it to the third planet, performance is fine, game doesn't look bad, just pretty bored and the overheating multitool isn't something I want to endure just to upgrade in hopes that the gameplay loop gets better, so I'll be getting my money back.
Still, if you're interested and think it's a game you'd enjoy I don't think it's that bad of an idea to buy with the backup of a Steam refund, I wasn't optimistic, but my machine held at 60FPS maxed out at 1440, both on foot and in space just fine (3770k @ 4.1, 16GB, 980ti @ 1400). Here's planet 3, and here's a pic of the weird deer monster seen there.
Still, if you're interested and think it's a game you'd enjoy I don't think it's that bad of an idea to buy with the backup of a Steam refund, I wasn't optimistic, but my machine held at 60FPS maxed out at 1440, both on foot and in space just fine (3770k @ 4.1, 16GB, 980ti @ 1400). Here's planet 3, and here's a pic of the weird deer monster seen there.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
Anyone found out how to disable the scan lines ? I think it would make the game way clearer.
The stutterings calmed to the point where it's only really every few minutes, and it'll hitch for a 2 second block, maybe with some other small stutters around it. CPU not at full load when it happens. Not really sure whether to play on over the 2 hours or refund it. I do like the game.
The Cowboy
Member
I'm so glad I held off on a purchase, I have an x6 1100t (4.1ghz) and after seeing the SSE 4.1 issue it's a big no go.
Shame, I held off just incase of iffy performance, I wasn't expecting it to beer this bad.
Shame, I held off just incase of iffy performance, I wasn't expecting it to beer this bad.
GOG (Galaxy) version has hitching and stuttering comparable to what I assume Steam users have.
It became a bit better (no multi-second pauses) once I enabled vsync in the nVidia control panel, but mouse controls are still garbage.
DangerStepp
Member
Welp, judging by the overwhelmingly negative response from both GAF and Steam reviews I will pump the brakes on this.
It's unfortunate seeing as how there's already been so much negativity around this game. Running well on PC is the last bastion of hope I had.
Bummer.
It's unfortunate seeing as how there's already been so much negativity around this game. Running well on PC is the last bastion of hope I had.
Bummer.
dynamitejim
Member
This is looking to be another PC "Master Race" FAIL
Another game that's main focus was on the console version and then ported to PC.
This is happening more and more to the point where I stopped caring about PC Gaming and my Gaming PC just collects dust. It's not worth the time and headache anymore. Especially for a guy like me who is married, has a career, and having a kiddo in the future. The sad thing is, I make more money now than ever and can afford a TRI-SLI 1080 setup if I wish.
Calm down. AMD just put out a new driver that seems to be doing the trick and I'm sure Nvidia is fast tracking one right now.
And it's always the case that the people who aren't having problems won't be posting as much as the people that are. Like 90% of the posts in here are from people with 970/1070/1080s so it might just be an Nvidia driver problem.
Netherscourge
Banned
Aeroglyphics
Member
I was really pumped to play but when I started off it almost turned me off completely. The lack of inventory space and sub optimal multi-tool was frustrating. Give it a bit, you will eventually upgrade the equipment and once you do the game play loop is very satisfying imo.
adamantypants
Member
With reports of 980ti users saying it's fine has me relieved. The itch to buy this game purely for performance checking is finally leaving me. I said it before, but this game never really sold me. I'll watch more let's plays and finish the Giant bomb QL before I dump $60
In all fairness I have to come back to this thread to update.
I requested the refund but thought I would give it another try.
I updated my GFX card drivers and downloaded the update.
Also switched to borderless window mode.
Game ran perfectly smooth in the 70fps range with my rig
i5 6500k 980ti 16 gigs of ram installed to SSD.
Sadly the refund went through halfway through my playtime once I got it running smoothly.
So I'll admit I was able to get it to run smoothly, the only thing i found in the 2 hours or so I played was I got bored pretty quick, but that's a whole different can of worms.
I requested the refund but thought I would give it another try.
I updated my GFX card drivers and downloaded the update.
Also switched to borderless window mode.
Game ran perfectly smooth in the 70fps range with my rig
i5 6500k 980ti 16 gigs of ram installed to SSD.
Sadly the refund went through halfway through my playtime once I got it running smoothly.
So I'll admit I was able to get it to run smoothly, the only thing i found in the 2 hours or so I played was I got bored pretty quick, but that's a whole different can of worms.
Revolverson
Member
So, the FoV slider is broken, right?
Chris_Rivera
Member
It's not like they won't patch the game. The dev said they plan on working on the game for the next few years, content, dlc, etc. People act like, oh, day 1 bugs, game is doomed! It's been a huge success, just not for you.
like a madman?
he's tweeted 5 times since the game launched and the last one was three hours ago. what
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
Just been reading Seans twitter. How the hell do you forget to distribute the VC++ 2010 runtime with your game, no wonder some gamers couldn't even start the game!!
badblue
Gold Member
So after 2 hours of play, the only 2 issues I've noticed were occasional frame rate drops, and some sort of texture rendering artifacting. Neither of the problems bother me that much. The frame drops are pretty rare so far.
I'm getting 120 - 160 fps @ 1080, and by the time I go to look at what my frame rate drops to, when it drops, it's already back up to normal.
All ingame settings are maxed out.
Rig:
i5 4670k oc'd to 4.2
MSI GTX 1080 Armour edition
16 GB ram
I'm loving this game so far. Each planet in my starting system has been diffrent.
I'm getting 120 - 160 fps @ 1080, and by the time I go to look at what my frame rate drops to, when it drops, it's already back up to normal.
All ingame settings are maxed out.
Rig:
i5 4670k oc'd to 4.2
MSI GTX 1080 Armour edition
16 GB ram
I'm loving this game so far. Each planet in my starting system has been diffrent.
exmachina64
Banned
That's not going to end well for him.
finalflame
Banned
The hell?
Kenzodielocke
Banned
It's alright onfoot, only minor gripe is that you need to hold the mous button to interact. Spaceship controls are shite though.
You can change it to 140 in the ini settings and that worked for me.
That is fucking strange. Anyone else with the GOG version having no problems?
Meh just saying, I am so sick of dealing with driver issues for certain games, or weird graphics hacks etc in order to just simply play a game. And of course whether everyone likes it or not, mainstream games focus more on consoles because that is where the money is at. So bad ports like No Man's Sky are going to keep happening.
I just want to hit the power button and play.
Would be crazy that this all came down to errors with the Steam overlay's injection.
If he's being that tight lipped over something, the likely explanation is contractual obligation to Sony.
I have the GOG version and I have stuttering, though. Are you using Galaxy version or standalone?
KINGofCRA5H
Member
Was just thinking this.
Someone needs to try disabling the steam overlay and see if that helps.
Seeing the gog reviews there not to kind either..i just got my refund back will purchase deus ex instead.
Netherscourge
Banned
Well, at this point the single-player ain't working right for many people.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
Is the save file compatible ?
I'm sorry but I have to refund this.
Stuttering, hitches, blurriness, insanely ugly graphics and my second planet now runs at 40fps even with all settings set to low.
This is on a 4.6ghz 2500k, 16GB RAM and a 970
I can't pay 60 for this.
It's just...I can't.
I can buy two or three other games for that money that run properly and have better content.
Stuttering, hitches, blurriness, insanely ugly graphics and my second planet now runs at 40fps even with all settings set to low.
This is on a 4.6ghz 2500k, 16GB RAM and a 970
I can't pay 60 for this.
It's just...I can't.
I can buy two or three other games for that money that run properly and have better content.
lowhighkang_LHK
Member
Hey man, think of it has a procedurally generated fucked up world. Stay within the narrative breh.
can you get refunds on GoG just in case?
VanquishUK
Member
2500k, 970, 10gb RAM. Game performs like complete ass. Constant stuttering and momentary freezing. Also hasn't Nvidia released drivers yet?
FeelsBadMan
FeelsBadMan