Facial Capture and Graphics Comparison of PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4

"Regardless of whichever side of the debate you fall on, no one can deny that the PlayStation 4 is a significant step up from the PS3. In fact, when viewing the tech demos and games showcased since its official reveal more than a month ago, it’s impossible not to look back in awe. The amazing thing is we haven’t even seen the true potential of the device – and we may not see it for many years to come."

[Tei777]

The PS3 Alfred Molina demo was a lie... That is all.

[Heavenly King]

Uncharted 3 looks better than that demo.

[Tei777]

Not too far off actually, but the details like the pigmentation, the specular lightin on the surface of the skin, the pores and the details in the eye are missing in my opinion.

http://www.gamingunion.net/...

Theres a reason why the kara demo (released 6 years later) has lower texture quality and polygons, because its actually achievable.

[NeXXXuS]

funny how Final Fantasy VIII was on the PS2 portion was on those videos :P
Even to this day, the PS1 Final Fantasy games are still incredible in terms of graphics.

[darthv72]

the PS1 had me at that t-rex demo. That was epic for the time. Everything since then has been evolutionary....ha...get it, evolution...dinosaurs

Oh forget it.

[Jaqen_Hghar]

a man is amused by your comment. A man will give you a funny bubble.

[Minato-Namikaze]

@jaqen is that a elfman reference? lol

[HarryMasonHerpderp]

Yes! the T-rex demo was awesome I loved that stuff as a kid. I can remember playing it on a demo that came with the PS1. Along with some fish thing underwater. Oh man you've just proper got me going on a nostalgia trip!
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[plaZeHD]

I don't think so
http://img210.imageshack.us...

[lizard81288]

TBH, I think most gamers don't give a shit about facial expressions. I never once looked at a video game character and was like wow, their face....is so real looking.

[TheOneWhoIsTornApart]

It's not about the face looking real its about the faces ability to show emotion.

[a_bro]

-_-

[Ezz2013]

after reading your comment
i have facial expression you would care about

[patriotZero]

LMAO

[Shuyin]

Lmfao xD

[Gazondaily]

Haha brilliant

[SonyPS360]

Either I'm missing something or these three people replying are overreacting to a weak burn.

[guitarded77]

Maybe you don't care about how good the facial expressions are, but you'd probably care if all characters ran around with a blank expression on their faces. Maybe some or even many won't understand the amount of work that goes into creating the detailed expressions, but they will get more immersed in the game without even being aware of such techniques.

[shadowst17]

Depends on the game, a game like heavy rain can definitely use facial expression to show the emotion as for a game like call of duty wouldn't. You should play LA Noire, if you don't go 'wow look at those faces, then there is something wrong with you.

[Ezz2013]

did you see or played uncharted games
god of war 3/ascension

and did you also see the last of us new trailer and beyond two souls ?!

those games have some of the best facial expression in gaming history

EDIT: @ilive
no biggy my friend
i just suck at English
not my first language

[ILive]

@EEZ2013

In that instance, you are suppose to use the word see as opposed to saw. This is just for future reference, I am not trying to be an ass.

[violents]

I totally care about facial expressions, in real life like 80% of communication is non verbal(ie facial expressions and body language) This type of graphical detail isnt just so things look pretty, there is a depth of emotion that you just cant get to without detailed and realistic facial espressions and proper body language.

[pupunoob]

LA Noire made me go WTF when I saw the facial expressions. It was so good.

[Zefros]

I tyhink it depends on what game you are playing. like Beyond: two souls will be all about delivering emotions, in this part facial expressions are really important. But in games like cod and bf, i wouldn't give a two shit flying fu*k.

[abzdine]

i wonder how things will be with PS5!
cant realize how deep the gap is between generation before i see comprative videos like these.
Amazing progress!

[Sharius]

the 4th strong with this one

[Heavenly King]

I dont think there was actually any facial capture in the PS1 era at all.

[Ezz2013]

do you remember spider man games on ps1 ?!
those were the best fun i had with spoderman games

[CouldHaveYelledUiiW]

If it is an FPS, I do not want the people to look too real.

I can't imagine shooting the Activision model of the female soldier in the head.

IMO, It can get too creepy.

(No, I'm not making any judgments on anyone who disagrees.)

[Cam977]

In the words of Steven Fry, courtesy of the LBP writers, "he has a face like a smacked bottom".

[Voozi]

How about boob physics comparison?

[THEDON82z1]

lol - NOW THATS FUNNY!!!!!

[fsfsxii]

DOA next gen

[leogets]

I'm guna ask you a bunch of questions,and I want you to answer them immedietly !!!

[JakemanPS31994]

Those eyes... Those eyes

[GABRIEL1030]

Old people in the tech demos eh¡ .....My grandfather has a lot of polygons to model ......a total challenge....

[OniXRuleZ]

Alfred Molina.... Fake!

[mushroomwig]

Fake how?

[OniXRuleZ]

Give me a Ps3 game with those Grafics?!!!

[mushroomwig]

Meh, tech demos will always look better. It's much easier to render one object compared to many that a normal game will have.

[pissed999]

It is possible to not be impressed. Be a superior pc gamer.

[violents]

If your not impressed by consoles than stop trolling console articles mr pc elitest!