Disappointing performance

[karl-oz_22]

So I finally got a computer where I can play some newer games even if I have to lower some of the graphics. I played Doom Eternal, MK11, FFXV, Crysis Remastered... all of them run from good enough to really good. But somehow I can't run Industria at a decent frame-rate.

I was really looking forward to playing this game and I was able to play the first level without much problems, I was loving the atmosphere, the story, the kind of HL2 vibe... but after level 2 when you get out... the frame-rate drops to 20 and lower making it almost unplayable.

If I lower MOST of the graphic settings to their minimum, I can play it, but all of the atmosphere and feeling of the game is lost. Here's the thing, I'm old enough to have played the original Doom when it came out, so I'm not someone who's put off by "low graphics", but the thing is, some games can get away with lower graphics better than others.

If lowering the graphics in this game meant less detailed textures and less effects, I wouldn't have problems with that, but having to get away with most of the shadows? Having to play it on what looks like a 640*480 resolution? It's just beyond noticeable that this game wasn't made to be played like that and it sucks.

Anyway, I'll probably upgrade my PC some time in the future and hopefully I'll be able to play it then, I'm really liking the game so far despite how poorly it runs on my PC and I just wanted to let it out.

[Bankai9212]

It’s no better in better overall hardware. Game isn’t well optimized honestly you aren’t missing much game goes downhill in chapter 2.

[JefferyNothing]

Its not your hardware, the game just runs like crap and the devs aren't interested in sorting it out. We're all in the same boat.

[AWESOMECAKES]

it's a shame really, the game is good, but it runs very slow, the hardcore achievement is bugged, and my save even corrupted, hopefully the incoming patch will sort out some of these issues, but they haven't set any date yet, and they mentioned it was work in progress in march, and again in april.

[karl-oz_22]

Originally posted by AWESOMECAKES:

it's a shame really, the game is good, but it runs very slow, the hardcore achievement is bugged, and my save even corrupted, hopefully the incoming patch will sort out some of these issues, but they haven't set any date yet, and they mentioned it was work in progress in march, and again in april.

That sucks, the game has some really intriguing story elements and I was really liking it. I hope you're right about the patch... whenever that happens.

[Bleakmill]

We just update the game with 1.1.0, including some significant performance updates! We would love to hear your thoughts on it:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1172650/view/3203760288631681613

[karl-oz_22]

Originally posted by Bleakmill:

We just update the game with 1.1.0, including some significant performance updates! We would love to hear your thoughts on it:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1172650/view/3203760288631681613

Just finished the game and left a review for it! I have tons of feelings for it, I'll probably create a new post to talk about the story but the summary is, good and intriguing story, lackluster gameplay.

The performance was consistently good though so thanks for working on that, I hope more people get to play it and finish it now!

Still, I'm looking forward for the next chapter in the story.

[Bleakmill]

Originally posted by karl-oz_22:

Originally posted by Bleakmill:

We just update the game with 1.1.0, including some significant performance updates! We would love to hear your thoughts on it:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1172650/view/3203760288631681613

Just finished the game and left a review for it! I have tons of feelings for it, I'll probably create a new post to talk about the story but the summary is, good and intriguing story, lackluster gameplay.

The performance was consistently good though so thanks for working on that, I hope more people get to play it and finish it now!

Still, I'm looking forward for the next chapter in the story.

We just red your review through with the team and we wholeheartedly agree! Your making great points there and perfectly summarized the flaws it has.

Im very happy though that you also enjoyed the thing, and that the performance finally is in better shape for you too! We will patch again next week with some gameplay balancing fixes, as well as adding a few more enemies here and there like you said. We also plan to do some polishing up of some empty areas where we just run out of time before the release!

Again, thank you for your post update, as well as this outstanding review, its very very valuable for us! All the best!

[karl-oz_22]

Originally posted by Bleakmill:

We just red your review through with the team and we wholeheartedly agree! Your making great points there and perfectly summarized the flaws it has.

Im very happy though that you also enjoyed the thing, and that the performance finally is in better shape for you too! We will patch again next week with some gameplay balancing fixes, as well as adding a few more enemies here and there like you said. We also plan to do some polishing up of some empty areas where we just run out of time before the release!

Again, thank you for your post update, as well as this outstanding review, its very very valuable for us! All the best!

I'm really happy you read the review and found it useful! I wanted to make sure it came across how much I had enjoyed the game and where I felt it could improve.

I'm strongly rooting for this game and for you guys because I think we can always have more games like HL and Industria and this game has all the potential to be great!

One thing I didn't mention and maybe you can check it out if you're patching the game, but I think there wasn't any feedback or sound for falls.

I'll try to play the game again and make a separate post about the things I think could elevate the game. There are a few I think you can still add without having to break the game apart but I imagine some would be harder to implement and might be better to save for a sequel... because I'm looking forward for the sequel!