![]() Unlocked frame rate isn’t an unknown quantity at this point. Both versions frequently judder from 30-60 frames per second but it’s the PlayStation 4 version that stays close to sixty frames per second at most times which is down to its superior GPU. Unfortunately, that is not the case here as the developers opted for an unlocked frame rate approach. Given that the game came out almost 18 months ago, it is not unfair to expect that the remaster will run at 60 frames per second on both consoles. Both the versions share the same in-game assets such as character models and high resolution textures, but the real downer is the frame rate. We recently got our hands on both the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game and are pleased to report that both run at a native 1920 X 1080 resolution, which is a step above the sub-HD resolution found on the PlayStation 3 version. Unfortunately, this is where High Voltage Software falters a bit. Saints Row 4: Re-Elected isn’t exactly a bad port but the problem is it does not seem to be taking advantage of the potential that the current gen consoles offer. ![]() In short, this trend of remasters is not a bad thing, unless developers get it right. Video comparing cutscenes from the PS4 and Xbox One versions. Earlier in 2014, Crystal Dynamics along with Nixxes Software and United Front Games launched Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition which was extremely well developed, featuring updated character model, effects and graphical overhaul. Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V, which features one of the biggest worlds in video games in recent years, saw updated animations, new content and the first person mode that totally changes the way players can go about in the game. Last year we saw a trio of well made remasters including Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Remastered, which was given a bump to the all important 60 frames per second which essentially made plenty of players re-experience GamingBolt’s Game of the Year 2013 all over again. Ever since the inception of current generation of consoles we have seen a steady number of remasters hitting the PS4 and Xbox One, some bad and some really good. However their latest effort with remastering 2013’s over the top action, open world game, Saints Row IV is bit of a mixed bag. ![]() Illinois based High Voltage Software has a decent pedigree in video games development with over 30 games to their credit.
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