According to a recent report from Digital Foundry, it looks like the PS3 version of Tomb Raider is best console version of the game, and with all the PC problems, it might even be the best version period. They did state that the Xbox 360 version was more consistent, in terms of framerate, but the overall presentation was better on Sony’s platform. ”During gunfights in the affected areas we find the 360 game more steadily adheres to the 30FPS target with the PS3 version lagging between 2-4FPS behind, although drops are still visibly present on Microsoft’s system. This is most noticeable during one scene where Lara is trapped in the woods and must fend off a pack of wolves using her bow, and also in areas that feature long draw distances,” the report read. ”However, in scenes that feature the inclusion of multiple destructible light sources, the PS3 game holds up with more performance.”
The report went on to discuss the PC’s capabilities, especially regarding Lara’s hair. ”Crystal Dynamics’s goal in creating a more believable Lara Croft is taken one step further on the PC version through the use of advanced hair simulation in the form of TressFX,” the report reads. ” … The effect can be convincing in slower scenes with little movement, bringing out more human characteristics in Lara’s face, which in turn helps to create a better emotional hook between the player and the character.”
Source: Eurogamer
