Head2Head: Homefront Screenshot Comparison (HD 720p) - Lens of Truth

Lens of Truth writes "Welcome back for another exciting HD screenshot comparison! HomeFront is published by THQ, developed by Kaos Studios, and makes its way to stores tomorrow. So which version of the FPS should multi-console owners be picking up? Well, we can't give you that answer just yet. What we can do is provide you with a Head2Head HD screenshot comparison to help you decide. Let us know what you think.

[Baron79]

Awesome I was waiting for someone to do this..

[Nitrowolf2]

dude wtf look at the 2nd picture, wtf is up with the 360 texture. That nasty pop in.
the difference between lighting and coloring is completely noticeable.

I think by looking at these it' kind of hard to tell which one is better. I mean you can clearly see the difference between the 2, i look at the PS3 it looks more lighter and has more color and even details, but when i see the 360 version it's darker but can still give off a good look. Either way this game isn't really much to brag about in graphics.

but that first picture is a blurry mess, the 360 one having more blur (on the hanging cloth)

@ Below

it has a 2GB

[Tempjf]

Typical loading issues with Xbox and normal maps. I bet the PS3 had some kind of install to avoid crap like that...

[lucifon]

Unreal Engine texture fade in. Installing the game to 360 will no doubt stop that, play something like Borderlands and it takes a couple of seconds to fade in then when installed you don't even notice it.

Other than that no AA used whatsoever on PS3 version is a shame. Getting it on 360 anyway myself as that's where my buddies all are playing it.

[Fred-G-Sanford]

I'm less concerned about graphical differences and more concerned about the controller when it comes to playing FPS games.

The 360's controller is incredible, while the PS3's Dualshock feels like it was made for the hands of a 9 year old asian boy.

Playing games with the Dualshock is like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube while wearing mittens. lol

[zootang]

If I had a decent PC it would be for that but PS3 will do with the free online and the fact it looks alot better on PS3.

[hennessey86]

ps3 is the better looking version

[nveenio]

Both look like crap. I'd like to see the PC version. It could be that the artists on this game just suck.

[TreMillz]

many people seem to forget that the PS3 was the lead console during development. Might be the reason PS3 looks a little better.

[DaTruth]

Many people also forget that when a game looks better on the 360 and it's the lead platform!

[fr0sty]

I'd have to call that "PS3 was the lead console during development" into question, TreMillz. I am a gaming journalist that attended a THQ press event for Homefront recently, and they had Xbox 360 banners everywhere, Xbox 360 napkins, nothing but xbox 360's on the show floor, and not a single PS3 running Homefront to be seen. PS3's were there, but playing video trailers. The whole place was Xbox land (this was in new york at THQ's "gamers day" event).

If PS3 were the lead version, don't you think they would have bothered to show it off to us journalists?

[thrasherv3]

@fr0sty The PS3 WAS the lead platform. Later in it's development MS recognized HF as a contender to Battlefield 3(at the very least on the console) so they paid KAOS for advertisement and ONE exclusive map(which might turn out not to be so "exclusive.") You think as a "gaming journalist" you wouldn't get this info in this way.

EDIT: And this is well documented and stated by the developers multiple times.

[fr0sty]

I was running a camera, not my job to keep up with the games. Photojournalist would better describe it.

And btw, the game rocks. I've just never seen it on PS3, as they weren't trying to show it off.

[Vherostar]

This just proves that its the developers at fault for one console looking better than another and it's nothing to do with 360.. I fully expected yet another 360 just beating PS3 I never expected the 360 to be that bad.. The texture problem is too obvious. Seems certain devs prefer certain consoles? THQ prefer ps3 and 360 came second whereas Epic are the opposite. Seems PS3 is on a roll though lately as DA2 and MvC3 was also looking better on ps3.. This will shut those 360 fanboys up for a short while at least.

[NukaCola]

Why are some of the 360 screens blurry as hell?

The PS3 screens looks a lot better. I would of waited until the textures come in before capturing a pic.

[jacobdevos]

what really pisses me off is in that picture.. the ps3 has the upper hand.. click the 'show 360' link at the bottom.. it shows the ps3 picture and vice versa.. These guys always make these 'mistakes' that make the comparisons completely ambiguous

[paintsville]

The xbox does have some pop in issues, no doubt about it. However, the ps3 version has a very flat lighting setup (as see on character face closeup) and ambient occlusion is really lacking on the ps3 version as well (as is usual). Overall it's pretty close but it'll really come down to performance. As is usually the case 360 will win this with better frame rate, less torn frames, and equal or better load time that require NO MANDATORY install.

[finbars75]

I have been playing this game all morning and it looks a hell of alot better then those screenshots period.Im playing it on the PS3 which to me doesnt really matter.My point is that screenshots are always inaccurate.Put up actually gameplay footage then come back in here and tell me your sorry for such shit pics.

[DelbertGrady]

I think I'll wait for Digital Foundrys comparison. LOT aren't credible.

In some of the screenshots the textures of the 360 version haven't loaded, and some of the PS3 shots have movement blurs while the 360 is still. Overall a very poor comparison.

[RudeSole Devil]

Right, and its called motion blur. BTW the PS3 version kicks ass.

[zootang]

Strange that delbert? You have always trusted them in the past when the 360 has come out top. Personally I've never trusted them just like VGchartz.

We all know by now, the console that produces the best graphics is the PS3. Multi plaform titles have neglectable differences.

[king dong]

agreed. the first two 360 screens havent loaded correctly!

how can they be considered?

some shots are better on the ps3, some are better on the 360.

pretty tight. in all honesty, this doesnt change for which system i will be picking this game up tomorrow.

@ sam_i_am i didnt see it like that. but i still dont see how now a resource problem comes into a "screen shot" head to head

[lucifon]

Seems like a rushed lazy one. Look forward to Digital Foundrys Comparison, always very technical and in-depth.

[HolyOrangeCows]

Riiiiight, Delbert. Now that the tides have turned, it's a poor comparison. Clearly the 360 version is dark and incredibly dull.

And the pop-ins, too, geez. (No, optional install isn't an excuse....not every model has a hard-drive)

I'll bet the PS3 runs better, too. Since LoT didn't do a regular overall comparison (this is just screenshots).

@People claiming the 360 version has more AA than PS3 version:
http://www.lensoftruth.com/...
Look at images 1 and 2. Clearly they have the same AA (if that's any at all).

EDIT:
"so now this will turn into one of the greateztz gamez in history"
Right, because I said ANYTHING about the quality of the gameplay....
If anything, I think it looks like another generic game but with some interesting story elements (but too much generic telling of the story...couldn't look more like COD:W@W if it tried).

[Kurt Russell]

If those screenshots are true to it, the PS3 definitely has the edge. I would hope some of those xbox shots were suffering from unloaded textures though, as some parts are fuck awful!

[JsonHenry]

The wall textures look way better on the PS3. But the character models look better on the Xbox.

Both version look "meh" to me though. But I don't think it matters too much, as this game has been getting solid reviews. Looks like everyone is gonna win.

[evilmonkey501]

The ps3 screens are much better looking. I prefer to judge a moving image though...
It seems like the xbox version has a severe texture issue.

[Crazyglues]

Wow I'm in shock, the game actually looks better on the PS3.. wow

This is a shocker I just didn't expect this because PS3 is always getting done dirty on these multi-platform games...

-but wow this looks really good on the PS3

-To My 360 people I guess for the first time you feel our pain- it's not that your system can't do it, it's just for whatever reason a much better one was done for PS3 (maybe it's because the PS3 was the lead, I don't really know)

-but I do know that for the first time ever you guys feel our pain, that's what we have to go through every time getting a lame version for no reason.. Sucks doesn't it..

Now Maybe you guys see why we get so upset when developers do us dirty for no reason... -sorry y'all got done dirty this time.

In a perfect world both versions would just look great because we are all gamers and just want to enjoy our game no matter what we are playing on.. and since we all have to pay the same price for the game... -they should be equal

-But wow, I might actually have to get this game now, what a shocker -never expected that. -Looks really good on the PS3

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[matt_hooper]

PS3 all the way on this one.

[Buho]

Off topic, but did screenshot comparisons exist last-gen? Both versions look decent, but the PS3 version definitely looks better than the 360 version. But anyways, who cares.Just buy the damn game and be happy.

[Balt]

Damn, this is the 1st time I can honestly say the PS3 version spanked the xbox 360 version hands down. I mean, not even close.

Now the fun starts -- All the reviewers have been talking this game up. Now that it's clearly leaps and bounds better on the PS3, it'll be just another FPS. Wait and see.

[Baron79]

After looking at those images I'd have to agree, and Homefront is using the Unreal 3 Engine...

[OGharryjoysticks]

Early on Epic's support for PS3 development was shoddy. I'm sure Epic didn't fully understand the PS3 even though they were licensing the engine saying it would run awesome looking games. For a while now however it's become apparent that even UE3 can run better on PS3 than on 360. I'm sure Epic had to make adjustments to the engine to get it there because PS3 runs differently, but it's obviously not an issue anymore and depends on the developer and game

[Tempjf]

I disagree look closer and you'll see the PS3 isn't using any AA and very little SSAO. I'm staring to think tie or Xbox FTW!

[DontShoot-Me-Bro]

erghhh

can anyone smell that, it stinks so bad!!1

ughh what the hell is it, it kinda smells like bullshit...

I think its coming from you Tempjf

[JsonHenry]

The AA is better on the 360 version. Just look at a pole or edge line. The 360 has much less jaggies.

But the textures just seem to be better all around on the PS3 version.

If I had to give one the lead over the other I would probably have to to go with the PS3 from the screens provided.

[evilmonkey501]

I think I would rather have the textures to apply the aa to in the first place.

[shooterexpert]

look at the screens again, hasj the ps3 version appears to have no AA.

Check out the shadows thats one easy way to tell.

Notice the jaggies.

[negative_0]

I was hesitant when the developers said that they were leading on the ps3. Looks like my worries can be put to rest. Turning out to be an interesting surprise on this one that I might just grab it day one.

[a_bro]

both versions are even. the character models look better on the 360 due to SSAO, and theres anti-aliasing, while the PS3 vesion loads the textures, which look good and colorful, and it looks brighter.

[ThatEnglishDude]

That's quite a huge difference on the first few shots. It seems as though the blurry wall and cloth textures were a product of the game simply not loading them in correctly. Kinda reminded me of the older Grand Theft Auto games when you'd drive past a building really fast and see the textures and details are all very blurry. However, the authors claims the textures had all loaded - in which case, ouch.

[the_fox00]

Lookin good for the PS3. Can't wait to see the analysis.

[dkgshiz]

These comparisons are nothing but fanboy fuel. Why even post them?

[Ducky]

Because they are fanboy fuel.

[DontShoot-Me-Bro]

Before when I only had a PS3 I thought the same thing.

But now I recently bought a 360, I kinda understand why people would want the best version of a multi platform game.

Personally it just feels like I'm getting my moneys worth if it feel like a developer has put time and effort for my money.

I was planning on getting this on the 360, i assumed Microsoft put money behind it for extra DLC so i thought the 360 would be the better version.

But PS3 version IMO looks better, and 1 of the devs said the extra map is coming to PS3 and PC at a later date. So PS3 it is for me now.

[360 man]

wen the 360 textues have fully loaded. it wins this comparisson

[TROLOLOLOL]

Lololoololo

[plb]

What about the PC version? Aren't these same guys that did Metro 2033. PC version was a graphics beast.

[Spenok]

Not quite, the guys who made this made Frontlines Fuels of War. Not Metro. Simple mistake though :D

[Ducky]

That's like saying that Battlefield and Crysis are made by the same guys. =)

Homefront and Metro are by the same publisher (THQ) and the free Metro is a promotion from them in order to market both HF and Metro (quite smart actually as it exposes fans of either game to the other, as well as beefing up the SP-value of the pre-order)

Graphics on PC should be better, but it's the unreal engine. So I wouldn't expect a graphical beast, but it should run well (and hopefully have better netcode than BlackOps)

[Kon]

Wtf is wrong with the Xbox version? I'm glad i'm going to buy it for PC.

[Shackdaddy836]

Ya. The xbox version looks messed up. I'm getting the PC version too :)

Free metro 2033 comes with it and I'm loving that game so far.

[gravemaker]

all versions looks like ps2 crap

[Shackdaddy836]

You have some grudge against THQ or something? My god dude. Get a life. Quit posting the same crap on every topic.

[dkgshiz]

Hmm, oh well. Gameplay is really all that matters. Some games are graphical masterpieces others not so much. Deal with it.

[Ravenor]

Yet it does more then most other FPS being released in this window. Btw, if you don't like the game just get lost your comments were old before you posted them.

[Ninjamonkey82]

Getting it for PS3

[OC_MurphysLaw]

Usually I think pretty highly of the Lense of Truth articles...but this one just feels a bit shotty. First two screens are clear examples of textures not having loaded yet on the 360 version when they took the screen grab. The 4th screen is so blurry on the PS3 version its hard to believe its the same angle and movement of the 360 version. And the 5th screen, the color saturation of the PS3 version looks horrid for the soilders face/eye area.

Lens of Truth...I expect way more of you than this. This feels half assed to say the least.

[sickbird]

The 360 textures arent even fully loaded haha. Idk why but Ps3 versions of games are always brighter, I think the 360 version has more realistic lighting.

[dragon82]

I have always liked the lighting on PS3 a little more for some reason. Not sure why though.

[sickbird]

It makes it easier to see ha, just turn up the brightness on the 360 version and its the same thing.

[XI_-Minty-_IX]

That would be due to the manufacturers of both consoles' GPUs. AMD's (formerly ATI)video cards have always rendered at a darker setting, and Nvidia does the exact opposite.

[xtremegamerage]

I just gotta say hahahahahahahahaa.

360 got spanked hard, look at the mans face ffs.

It's a blobfest even when loaded in.

Look at the detail on the PS3 version.

Looks like temp aa on both tbh.

I already know the 360 tears like a mofo.

Not sure about the ps3 version performance wise.

[Jazz4108]

360 game for me too. I like the controller and live better and especially on shooters. I think I will judge these compairsons when they geet some true screens for. Both as both verions have issues with these screens. Goinf by past games unreal works good on the 360 and I know I can put my game in and play and not have to worry about installing crap.

[Bazookajoe_83]

Whats wrong with the 360 version? Realy blurry textures and some pictures are so dark that you dont see any details

[xstation79]

They both look good to me. I'll be getting the 360 version for the exclusive map, plus to also play with my friends.

[ASSASSYN 36o]

The ps3 wins overall. But the up close pic of the NK soldier's face looks better on the 360.

[Masterchef2007]

It seems that both versions have their own issue. So i would call this a tie.

Anyways i rather wait for a DF comparisons because the usually explain why these sorts of issues happen in the first place.

[Soul Train]

Good for you. I'll just wait for LOT's Analysis (I don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand a game comparison), they'll explain everything that's going on.

[Masterchef2007]

But in my opinion DF is more techinical and thus provides more detailed info on the matter. Which is why i prefer their reviews over Lens of Truth.

I appologize if i offended you in any way because it is obvious that my comment has somehow hurt you and that due to the way you replied to me.

[kuroukage]

Wheres the PC screens? I smell console bias here. ;)

[ironmonkey]

xbox version get pooped on?

[xlockingupthesunx]

Xbox 360 looks horrible in those screens. Notice how it's darker and some of the detail is missing.

360 version fail. If you buy this game on 360, you're a moron and clearly don't mind having an inferior version.

[Jazz4108]

D youan can tell that by some half ass screen shots that don't due ps3 justice either. Your a fanboy that deserves to play no versions as you could care less of the truth. Enjoy games not consoles fanboys.

[suicidalblues]

Funny that in your earlier post you ranted about ps3 installs, but you're not a fanboy?

[xlockingupthesunx]

Yep, keep thinking that X-Bot. You're in denial, which is okay, it's a pretty heavy thing to deal with, having the worse version of the game.

Maybe you should go cry in a corner.

LAWL

[WetN00dle69]

What a flaming Douche!

[mab636]

im a ps3 guy so normally I would be like "oh sweet, a game where the xbox 360 looks horrible and ps3 looks awesome" but honestly, not sure how much I trust this one. I don't believe that there is THAT much of a difference. These screens make the 360 version look horrendous. I doubt that is actually what it looks like.

[Der_Kommandant]

Flawless Victory

[IHateYouFanboys]

i dont understand why they took screen captures before the textures had fully loaded on the 360? i mean, wait an extra half a second and theyd be loaded with the EXACT same textures as the PS3 version, since they both use the exact same texture files.

the PS3 has a mandatory install, it should load them a bit quicker. do the full install on the 360 and it will load them even faster. if they did this comparison without the install on the PS3 that speeds up loading, youd have a blank screen for the PS3 screens because you cant even play it without installing, so its a bit unfair to capture 360 screens before theyve fully loaded.

overall the 360 version looks nicer IMO. some better textures (look at the first pic on page 2), nicer lighting, SSAO, and antialiasing.

ill be getting this on 360 because of the controller and my friends will also be getting it on 360.

[Parasyte]

Personally, I can't take this "comparison" seriously because of the first few shots where the 360s textures haven't even loaded. Very poorly done.

I don't really give a damn about these comparisons anyway. I prefer to judge a game based on the way it plays, it's story, and it's replayability.

These comparisons are just flame bait.

[Daz]

Lol what a bad comparison.

[Kran]

"Hmmmm hard to tell" an xbox 360 fanboy would say

Now people can't complain that they look exactly alike. PS3 is undoubtedly better. Why though? :/

[clrlite]

Lol @ people that believe these comparisons without playing the games themselves

[Gamer_Z]

Honestly the game looks like garbage on both consoles, Idk why people are making such a big deal about this game. I'm not going to be picking this up not because of the graphics but because it’s too much of a COD clone and I’m tired of that kind of gameplay.

[hiredhelp]

I hate comparisons i dont always trust them. but this looks good not to say im biest. yes i own a ps3 yes ps3 looks better. but on the other hand it looks like they need turn down the contrast on the monitor on the ps3.

see a little thing of increasing decreasing gamma,color,contrast can all make things change and look worse or better.

as long as the game is better than cod online im happy. ok it wont beat bf3 heck doubt it beat badcompany 2 even but if it does or plays like bad company,socom mag basicly a real tactical game im happy.

[rlm41]

360 wins. PS3 is brighter and never does shadows as well, it just look like the sun shines everywhere on the PS3 shots (no shadows).

[kevnb]

I want to see the pc version, it was developed seperately which can be either good or bad.

[godslayer429]

the xbox version sux get over it

[MGRogue2017]

The game looks like rubbish on both.. so..

[Pootangpie]

and why should they the game looks atrocuious regardless of platform

[RyuCloudStrife]

why on this image http://www.lensoftruth.com/... the wall looks blurry and on this one http://www.lensoftruth.com/... its virtually the same as the ps3?

[Bounkass]

Here we go again......

[TABSF]

Can't say 100% which is better.

Don't know why but shading, shadows and lighting is way worst on PS3, other than that the PS3 has it.

360 has really good shading, shadows and lighting but seems to fall sort in textures and aliasing.

PC of course will look next gen ready :)

[esemce]

Both versions look like shit and run at a poxy 30fps on consoles will try the pc version one day.