The Vanishing of Ethan Crater Redux VS Original ?

[Slayer Seraph]

Never played this game.
Looking toward starting this game soon.
Watched a few comparison videos, but I didn't want to watch too muc, to avoid any spoilers.

Got a few question:

1. Which version is superior in visuals, fidelity, realism?
2. What about performance and stability?
3. Whcontrols, features, UI?
4. Perhaps I should play both, in which case: Which version should I play first and foremost?

5. And is this game one that you should/could replay at all?
I assume, since it's a dedective mystery thriller type game, that you can't really replay it since the experience won't be the same thing as the first run, and you would know precisely what to do and what's coming in the gameplay and plot.

6. Are there any limitations- like FrameRate cap - in any or both versions?


I got the impression that it's actually the Original verison - that is superior due to far realistic waters.
I also got the impression that the Redux has too much fog that seems to lower vision clarity and obscure detail.

EDIT: I am posting this thread on both the Original and Redux page, for obvious reasons, and the sake of objectiveness.

[76561198025235947]

Hey,

I believe one of our community members already answered your question in the original version's discussion boards. Please let us know if you've got any other questions. :)

Take care,
Adrian from THE ASTRONAUTS

[Coot]

Well if I may join in my answer would be get the Redux version. I don't know your PC specs but I run:

Windows 7 64bit
core i7 4790K 4@4GHz
GTX 970 4GB
16GB Ram

The Redux version actually ran much better for me compared to when I first started the original version. When they gave us the Redux it just was far better for me. Very smooth. They optimized it very well. I don't know what you mean about the water because they are still basically the same game but overall the Redux is nicer visually in my opinion and smoother playing. Take care.

[Slayer Seraph]

Thank you all for your answers. Much appreciated.
My basic specs are:
Windows 10 64bit
Core i5-3470K
GTX 980 SLI
16 GB RAM

Now here's the thing, the Redux is said to look better and run better - which is great. Obviously going with the more modern Unreal Engine 4 is the way to go.
But, unless I read wrong, as it stand UNREAL ENGINE 4 like quite a few other engines - does not support SLI.

Perhaps it wouldn't be a problem here.
Is there any way to force SLI in this game?

[Misa]

i've watched some video comparisson online and it seems like redux isn't always better.. you actually lose some visual when they convert to redux.. seems like some textures are not as realistic.. especially the water quality
please do some research and let me know about this im actually curious too... but accord to some redux is actually a step backward in order to run smoothly on consoles... also because of conversion factoring into the poor quality... while certain aspect of redux is better..

[Lecuistot]

For VR do I need to install the Redux or the Normal ?

[Oz Gaming]

The original uses the Unreal 3 game engine and the Redux version uses the Unreal 4 game engine. When you buy the game you get Both versions. Play the redux version. It has slightly better graphics and also some bug fixes.

[Slayer Seraph]

Originally posted by Felonius Gru:

The original uses the Unreal 3 game engine and the Redux version uses the Unreal 4 game engine. When you buy the game you get Both versions. Play the redux version. It has slightly better graphics and also some bug fixes.

Thank you.
Since I won't have the time to play the game more than once, probably, and since mystery games are usually a 1-time experience, and since UE4 and the upgraded visuals and fixes are on the redux version- that's definitely the version I am going to pick when I get to play this game.

[Misa]

The redux version have some graphical downgrades compare to the original game. Water quality and some textures have been blurred out.

[Oz Gaming]

Originally posted by Tigress ⭐:

The redux version have some graphical downgrades compare to the original game. Water quality and some textures have been blurred out.

Water quality in the UE4 version I'm playing doesn't look "blurred out" to me.

[Misa]

stop arguing with me just watch this video and compare the water quality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmSR2ySBl08

this always happens with "remasteres" They always make some things better and somethings worse.

the original is much much more beautiful and truly expresses the game's art direction as intended

[Oz Gaming]

Originally posted by Tigress ⭐:

stop arguing with me just watch this video and compare the water quality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmSR2ySBl08

this always happens with "remasteres" They always make some things better and somethings worse.

the original is much much more beautiful and truly expresses the game's art direction as intended

So are you gonna come and beat me up for liking the redux version better ?? LOL

Maybe I shouldn't say that because you probably will !!

If you want a good game similiar to the Myst series the one below is quite good.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/512790/Quern__Undying_Thoughts/

[Misa]

Originally posted by Felonius Gru:

Originally posted by Tigress ⭐:

stop arguing with me just watch this video and compare the water quality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmSR2ySBl08

this always happens with "remasteres" They always make some things better and somethings worse.

the original is much much more beautiful and truly expresses the game's art direction as intended

So are you gonna come and beat me up for liking the redux version better ?? LOL

Maybe I shouldn't say that because you probably will !!

If you want a good game similiar to the Myst series the one below is quite good.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/512790/Quern__Undying_Thoughts/

im not trying to beat up anybody just stating facts at hand regarding this game. nothing personal really... lol

was trying to help OP and others decide which one to enjoy

as for me i think the original is much better.. much more beautiful and atmospheric.


the original was made from the ground up and redux was nothing more than a port.

[Patriot03]

I played both, but waited to finish the game until Redux and I wasn't disappointed. The main reason I prefer the Redux version because they fixed the inherent stuttering issue the Original had which was related to UE3's level streamer. That stuttering as you moved through the world really prevented me from enjoying the game, furthermore the Redux version runs better in general where the Original had some performance issues with V-sync unless you used your graphics software to force triple buffering. (Freesync is king)

As an added bonus the Redux version comes with the new AA method TAA which I hated back when I used a 1080p display because it was blurry but at 2560x1440 although it still introduces a softness it's no where near as bad as it was at lower resolutions. This eliminates pretty much all jaggies and annoying temporal aliasing as possible which helps me with immersion.

PS: That being said, the water in the original is indeed better IMO, realistic or not it looks like a lovely painting.

I prefer the lighting in the Redux too, but if the Original didn't suffer from level streaming stutter it would be a lot harder to declare Redux as the ultimate victor. As it stands the Redux version offers the smoothest experince.

[Misa]

Originally posted by Patriot03:

I played both, but waited to finish the game until Redux and I wasn't disappointed. The main reason I prefer the Redux version because they fixed the inherent stuttering issue the Original had which was related to UE3's level streamer. That stuttering as you moved through the world really prevented me from enjoying the game, furthermore the Redux version runs better in general where the Original had some performance issues with V-sync unless you used your graphics software to force triple buffering. (Freesync is king)

As an added bonus the Redux version comes with the new AA method TAA which I hated back when I used a 1080p display because it was blurry but at 2560x1440 although it still introduces a softness it's no where near as bad as it was at lower resolutions. This eliminates pretty much all jaggies and annoying temporal aliasing as possible which helps me with immersion.

PS: That being said, the water in the original is indeed better IMO, realistic or not it looks like a lovely painting.

I prefer the lighting in the Redux too, but if the Original didn't suffer from level streaming stutter it would be a lot harder to declare Redux as the ultimate victor. As it stands the Redux version offers the smoothest experince.

yea i feel like redux was a downgrade to help support consoles run smoothly.. but the original look better in certain important aspect.. like the water is just wonderful to look at and certainly add better sense of immersion.

[Oz Gaming]

I tried the original and noticed it has "stuttering" when walking around sometimes where as the Redux version doesn'rt have stuttering in those same spots or anywhere else while walking around.