Devil May Cry HD Collection PC Port Worth It?

[sirkudjon]

I watched a lot od DMC HD Collection movies and comparsion but this never gave me a picture that i wanted. So I am asking you community. Is DMC HD Collection worth to buy. What is upgraded here and what is not even touched. Please tell me because i like the franchise but i am wondering is this collection worth 124 zł for it. Which is expensive for such as this old game. Btw I never had a chance to play 1,2 and 3 because i don't own PS2 and DMC3 Pc port was terrible so i skipped it. What is it look like like now?

[Space Coward]

It's a PC port of 1, 2, and 3. No bells, no whistles, no frills.

The blur effect is nice and all, but one missing effect won't kill the game. It's an absolutely extraordinary series, and I'd recommend it without hesitation.

Unlike the last port, this collection generally runs without problems-- if you've been following the forums, you'll know that it actually runs TOO well for some of us ;)

[DeadPhoenix]

Yes its worth it.

[DarkJuda On Deck]

Depends highly on you.
This is not a perfect reproduction of the game. Some effects are missing here and there, but honestly I didn't even noticed it before someone told me. Personnaly, I didn't like some of those effects, so I don't mind at all, for the most part.

I'll just recommend to make sure you have a DirectX 11 GPU and a CPU not too old. It's not a matter of power, it's a matter of compatibility. DirectX 10 GPUs cannot run those games and AMD Phenoms/Athlon can't start DMC1.

[Space Coward]

Yeah, I should have mentioned that.

A GT 120 won't even launch the game (DX10 only and not even that good to begin with), while a Core 2 Quad @ 2.33 GHz and R7 360 can plow through the game without a single framerate drop at 1920x1080.

As mentioned, DMC1 appears to be unplayable on Phenoms. I sent something to Capcom about it, but no word yet on a patch.

[sirkudjon]

Originally posted by ELYSEE CHIRAC:

Depends highly on you.
This is not a perfect reproduction of the game. Some effects are missing here and there, but honestly I didn't even noticed it before someone told me. Personnaly, I didn't like some of those effects, so I don't mind at all, for the most part.

I'll just recommend to make sure you have a DirectX 11 GPU and a CPU not too old. It's not a matter of power, it's a matter of compatibility. DirectX 10 GPUs cannot run those games and AMD Phenoms/Athlon can't start DMC1.

So if i got AMD FX 6300 and GTX 750 TI i won't be able to play this game?

[sirkudjon]

What about screen resolution still 4:3? or i can finally play in 1920*1080 16:9 60 fps?

[DarkJuda On Deck]

FX CPU seem to work. With a 750ti you should be able to play at 1080p 60fps without issues.

Originally posted by Sirkudjon:

What about screen resolution still 4:3? or i can finally play in 1920*1080 16:9 60 fps?

The menus are unchanged, 4:3 pillarboxed. Only the gamplay and in engine cutscenes are 16:9.

[sirkudjon]

Thanks for the replies. You recommend it, besides my nostalgia get's me so I bought it. Installing now. Well maybe not nostalgia because i never played them but rather oportunity to have a complete collection od Dante's adventures. Cheers

[SultanG111]

Originally posted by Sirkudjon:

What about screen resolution still 4:3? or i can finally play in 1920*1080 16:9 60 fps?

I'm playing at 4k/60 fps, no performance issues at all.

[Space Coward]

Originally posted by Sirkudjon:

Originally posted by ELYSEE CHIRAC:

Depends highly on you.
This is not a perfect reproduction of the game. Some effects are missing here and there, but honestly I didn't even noticed it before someone told me. Personnaly, I didn't like some of those effects, so I don't mind at all, for the most part.

I'll just recommend to make sure you have a DirectX 11 GPU and a CPU not too old. It's not a matter of power, it's a matter of compatibility. DirectX 10 GPUs cannot run those games and AMD Phenoms/Athlon can't start DMC1.

So if i got AMD FX 6300 and GTX 750 TI i won't be able to play this game?

A 750ti is capable of DirectX 12... DX11 is no problem.

I play on an FX 8300 and R9 280 normally. That's a slightly better processor and a much stronger graphics card; I can run the game in 4K.

On my Core 2 Quad (weaker than FX 6300) and R7 360 (basically the same as your card, but AMD), the game runs at 1920x1080 with no framerate drops at all. 4K is out of reach, though.

To answer your question about widescreen, all gameplay and in-engine cutscenes are in 16:9. Prerendered cutscenes and many UI elements (menus and such) will be in pillarboxed 4:3.