5 Minutes Of The $50 Pink Lifeless Redemption Port Operating On PS5

The primary thought that got here to thoughts when beginning Pink Lifeless Redemption on PlayStation 5 is how properly the 13-year outdated sport holds up visually. The second was that there was nonetheless no manner in hell I may advocate it to anybody for a “next-gen” price ticket of $50. The graphics are clear and crisp, however in any other case it’s the identical sport that’s been out there for years on Xbox One with out the Undead Nightmare DLC for nearly half that worth.

The cinematic scenes and character interactions nonetheless draw you in, and the performances remind you why Rockstar Video games’ open-world Western was a worthy GOTY contender (Tremendous Mario Galaxy 2 and Mass Impact 2 additionally got here out in 2010). It nonetheless seems like an outdated sport, particularly with the unique interface, often clunky motion, and less-than-snappy controls. Look out throughout sprawling prairies or cactus-filled desserts and also you’ll instantly keep in mind it is a PS3/Xbox 360-era world. Then the solar begins to go down behind the clouds and also you keep in mind how particular it was on the time and instantly really feel pulled again into its drama.

I spent a few hours with the sport on PS5, a clip of which you’ll be able to see above, and didn’t run into any actual points. It’s locked to a disappointing 30fps, however retains a constant efficiency outdoors of some occasional stuttering throughout cutscenes. In accordance with Digital Foundry’s evaluation, the PS4 port resolves to “full 4K decision” and even seems barely higher on PS5 than the backwards appropriate model on Xbox Collection X/S, particularly in terms of shadows. However the variations are principally restricted to trivia that few individuals are more likely to discover. “It’s the type of sport that doesn’t actually need a significant overhaul to work properly on trendy techniques—besides it is a very barebones effort,” wrote Oliver Mackenzie.

The port can be a house run if not for the $50 head scratcher. It’s not the form of factor I normally prefer to harp on, and if in case you have the cash to spare, and by no means performed Pink Lifeless Redemption earlier than, and solely have a PS4 or PS5, go for it! However for anybody who simply needs to revisit the sport or is overwhelmed by the stunning bounty of nice new video games this yr, it’s probably an immediate deal breaker, and nothing throughout my time taking part in it satisfied me in any other case. Perhaps the sport will come to PS Plus in a number of months, or go on sale throughout the vacation. For now it’s only a dear journey down reminiscence lane with nothing new to supply.