Performance Analysis: Final Fantasy 15

Eurogamer: For a while there, Final Fantasy 15 performance was looking a touch dodgy. Seemingly prioritising visual accomplishments over a stable frame-rate, each of the title's early previews exhibited profound issues - and even the more recent Platinum demo, which introduced dynamic resolution scaling, still disappointed. The good news is that the release code's finishing touches include the required raft of optimisations required to sustain 30fps. The bad news is that a key issue remains unresolved on PlayStation 4 hardware - one that Square-Enix really needs to address.

[deadfrag]

Wow smoother and by that more enjoyable to play on the Xbox One.I was told that the PS4 was the main developer platform,stinky optimizition once more on the PS4.I know the PS4 fanboy sheeps will push the disagree button in full force and will state that they dont have any frame-pacing issues with PS4 version they own,but this goes both ways when we are talking of fanboy sheeps from every console been PS4,XBOX and even Nintendo it never happens on there console,because this kind of performance tests are lies or the ones making them are liars with a hidden agenda right🎂!

[UCForce]

And you try to stop people playing this game on PS4 just because of that ? It's their choice to play their own platform. Not by you who completely force people to choose sides. More importantly, This is where I think Square Enix need to address this.

Edit : Stop calling people sheep.

[Eiyuuou]

I pressed disagree just because you're acting like, pardon my French, a total cunt.

[DarXyde]

I'm playing on PS4. While the frame rate is very obviously, at times, sub-30fps, it doesn't chug. It doesn't get nearly as bad as Demon's Souls does at some points or even Shadow of the Colossus. It's somewhat subtle, but still noticeable. Certainly not game-breaking, you just notice it.

I don't think it's bad optimization. I think Square made a very deliberate decision to push certain priorities with PS4 and the consequences of that decision are apparent. But as I said, certainly not game breaking in any sense of the word. Not yet, anyway

I'd also like to say that...

a) "sheeps" is not a word. You edited your comment and I'm surprised you missed that.

b) by mentioning how the fanboys will push the disagree button in full force, you're basically acting pre-emptively triggered. People are allowed to disagree with the sentiment that smoother = more enjoyable. Certainly, some of that will inevitably be indicative of extremist bias, but maybe people are disagreeing because it's adding to their trophy collection. Or that they can tap Spotify while playing (you look me in the eye and tell me that playing Backstreet's Back during the driving sections isn't hilariously fitting,). Or because it's the only version of the game that they have experience with and it's all they care about because it's fine. Or they feel the PlayStation controller works better for this game. Or because they can share screenshots with their friends who, let's be frank, very likely bought it in greater quantities on PlayStation so it's a way to share the experience. There is a myriad of ways in which people can disagree with you.You shouldn't assume it's due uniquely to bias. Of course, this works with many multiplatform titles on various platforms. The experience isn't exactly more or less enjoyable because it has shortcomings elsewhere. If, for whatever reason, visuals are more important to you, it becomes highly subjective. By the way...I'm not one of the people who disagreed--not with clicks, anyway. ;)

[Gazondaily]

"All of which leaves the base PlayStation 4 - the most important platform in terms of the size of its potential audience - right at the bottom of the pack. There is no way to avoid the stutter, it's an ever-present 'feature'."

Whaaa. That's odd isn't it?

[MasterCornholio]

Bloodborne.

I'm wondering what's causing the frame pacing issue?

@UC

Some PS4 titles have it so I'm curious as to why it happens.

[UCForce]

Even I know From SoftWare never fix BloodBorne frame rate issues till this day. Hopefully Square Enix need to address this.

[DarXyde]

I'm guessing it's the CPU.

I believe Assassin's Creed Unity had a similar issue.

[opoikl]

The cutscenes in Alien: Isolation also had to get patched for the stuttering to stop.

[Perjoss]

"I'm wondering what's causing the frame pacing issue?"

DarXyde is right, you need a good CPU to be able to deliver regular pacing. A game can have a solid 30 frames per second performance but the regularity of those frame can be offset if the CPU cannot keep up. The Xbox One isn't having this issue because its not trying to render frames above 900p, in fact it drops below 900 when things get busy on screen.

[Perjoss]

It is odd, in the end I decided to go with the Playstation version as by the sounds of it the game struggles to even reach 900p on the Xbox One. Frame pacing has never bothered me as long as the overall frame rate stays close to 30, I played through Bloodborne with no problems at all and so far FFXV feels and looks great even with the current pacing.

[christocolus]

Haven't encountered any issues yet. I have been playing the game for a while now and so far I prefer it to FFXIII. The game looks great and the learning curve isn't too steep. Those new to FF will enjoy it too. Just 3 hours in though so I can't say much.

[Summons75]

I had a few issues crop up but they were so minor that and only happened once they are a non-issue.

[Bennibop]

Not perfect all round, screen tear, lower resolution and frame rate issues on xbox one and frame pacing issues on ps4. Great game regardless and I am sure square will patch.

[Fishy Fingers]

Pretty much the opposite conclusion than I think many would have expected (myself included). Sure they iron out most of the issues with upcoming patches. Certainly a pretty game though.

[Razrye2]

I'm having none of these issues on the pro.

[JoeDG]

Fix first the Crappy Camera please. When fighting in forests or Caves  I have mostly blind buttons press on suspicion. Fix Promto, to low LP and he dont fight like a Distance fighter. Always in the middle instead of distance

[kevnb]

they talk about it being a big problem, but the video they are showing only shows it as a minor issue.

[Deathdeliverer]

This frame pacing stuff on the pro must be some trained eye stuff cause the game looks and plays incredible on my Pro in High settings. And the differences between the lite and high modes is substantial from what I've seen and I'm level 30. Work is killing me cause all I can think of is FFXV. Come on 2p!

[Tzuno]

Of course lower performance on Sony ps4 part because everyone must buy a Pro, well played Sony.

[2cents]

I see, wasn't expecting this.

Clearly S-Enix do not have a good grasp of developing for the PS4.

I guess I'll get it on the Xbox then.. As I wont be getting a Pro.