Clair Obscur | Expedition 33 Sparks New Upscaling Debate
A wave of player dissatisfaction has surged over Expedition 33, with escalating claims that the game employs upscaling methods that harm visual quality. Gamers are hitting forums to express frustration, particularly around the lack of native resolution options.
Visual Quality Outcry
Players are increasingly discontent, describing the graphics as "blurry AF" with one user claiming,
"This entire game looks like it’s running at quarter res at most; it looks awful."
The discussions have revealed that many players are baffled by the absence of support for FSR. One user shared an experience about the game’s visuals saying,
"First cutscene with Sophie and the hair and shadows went mental and it looked awful. It feels like it’s sharpening and aliasing everything to extreme. Did anyone else experience anything similar?"
Technical Challenges with Configurations
Comments also highlight struggles with the game's configuration files. A user indicated that adjusting settings in the configuration file (.ini) has no effect, stating that:
"It seems that the texture options affect the exaggerated sharpening filter of the texturessome forums recommend using DLSS Balanced or Performance just to balance the godawful sharpening."
Player Sentiment and Feedback
While there’s pushback regarding graphics, players still appreciate the story and atmospheric elements. Though the visuals disappoint, some believe the narrative holds promise, and there’s optimism for its Game of the Year potential.
Takeaways
Visual Discontent: Many gamers highlight graphical shortcomings, labeling the visuals as "blurry" despite high settings.
Technical Frustrations: Configuration attempts for graphical tweaks seem ineffective, intensifying player frustration.
Narrative Acclaim: Despite graphics issues, the story and audio elements are celebrated, hinting at a split in player sentiment.
As Expedition 33 continues its updates, players are eager for resolutions that can enhance graphical fidelity while respecting the artistic vision of the game. Will developers address these concerns to appease a frustrated community, or is it back to the drawing board?
For further insights into graphics settings and upcoming updates, check out GameSpot or IGN.