PS3 Serious Sam HD could happen if consumers want it

[xtop]

Speaking to G4, Croteam CEO Roman Ribaric said the company originally also wanted to do a PSN version of Serious Sam HD alongside the PC and XBLA releases, but cited time constraints as the major factor holding it back. "[We] couldn't get additional financing to support [the] extra development time needed," said Ribaric. "It was either to do PSN by the same date or forget about it."

Luckily, Croteam hasn't gone with the latter and hasn't completely ruled out releasing a PSN port sometime after the PC and XBLA versions. The Croteam CEO says he's heard from different offices in the industry that consumers are disenchanted with late ports; however, he's still interested in listening to what PS3 owners think. Is it worthwhile for Croteam to pursue? Would you wait for the PSN version? Send Croteam an e-mail or maybe start a petition online -- this might be one of the few times developers will actually listen.

[Rike255]

Ooh, give me an email address or a petition link and I'll do my part! Never heard of the game before though

[xtop]

Originally Posted by Rike255

Ooh, give me an email address or a petition link and I'll do my part! Never heard of the game before though

i still remember beta testing serious sam. classic pc fps! we want this, trust me

email them here

[Rike255]

Originally Posted by xtop

i still remember beta testing serious sam. classic pc fps! we want this, trust me

email them here

Thanks, email has been sent!

[Septimus Prime]

How about they do the PS3 one first sometime, then?

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

How about they do the PS3 one first sometime, then?

I hear ya, man. Leave the PC version out. It's not like they would get the amount of money they would get from a console platform. In other words, PSN and XBLA > PC and XBLA versions.

EDIT: Also, I don't buy that "extra development time" for this title. They don't even have to use the SPEs for this game. Just use the PPE and RSX. They should AT LEAST get 720p out of that game.

[Septimus Prime]

Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

I hear ya, man. Leave the PC version out. It's not like they would get the amount of money they would get from a console platform. In other words, PSN and XBLA > PC and XBLA versions.

EDIT: Also, I don't buy that "extra development time" for this title. They don't even have to use the SPEs for this game. Just use the PPE and RSX. They should AT LEAST get 720p out of that game.

I still think they would do well to use the SPUs. The PPU is not fast at all when it comes to pure number crunching, though I agree the RSX would be more than capable of churning out graphics.

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

I still think they would do well to use the SPUs. The PPU is not fast at all when it comes to pure number crunching, though I agree the RSX would be more than capable of churning out graphics.

Remember, Oblivion didn't use the SPEs at all. Surely, this game wouldn't need to for 720p.

[xtop]

i dunno if anyone has played the game before..but here's some details..

The upcoming PC and Xbox 360 re-imagination of Serious Sam: The First Encounter is more than an HD reboot of the classic Croatian FPS. Take a look at this comparison pic to see all the new enhancements made. Nearly every aspect of the game's visuals has been changed. The textures are sharper and cleaner than before. The original's perfectly flat lawns are now replaced with individual blades of grass -- and look at that foliage, rendered with some classy Crysis-styled soft focus. Notice the dynamic shadows over our pumpkin-wearing, chainsaw-wielding friend? Now, imagine this level of detail on hundreds of on-screen enemies. It's no wonder we're excited to see Serious Sam make his long-awaited return.

[CMM]

Originally Posted by xtop

i dunno if anyone has played the game before..but here's some details..

I love seeing those types of screenshots.

/offtopic

[Ascended_Saiyan]

Originally Posted by xtop

i dunno if anyone has played the game before..but here's some details..

That, basically, looks like an Oblivion level game to me (as a look at both side by side), but with dynamic shadows, better lighting, maybe better texture, and less character detail. I think maybe 1 or 2 SPEs with the PPE (SPEs at VERY low usage...around 20% utilization). Plus, a streaming engine for the textures should do it.

[ras752000]

I played the original PC game . . . it's main draw was the chaos it created by throwing tons (literally) of enemies at you over and over in a closed arena like area . . .
Anybody emailing them make sure you request trophy support (just to be sure).

[Grim Reaper]

if they do a port. then, it would probably be worse. just look how ghostbusters turned out. i know it wasnt a port.