Why do we care so much about frames per second?

[TheDanimal]

Are we really in that much of a rush all the time? Shouldn't we try and take in the sights and the sounds of the game that we're playing? I see frames per second touted as the end all be all in games all the time, but it just doesn't make sense to me.
I mean, check this out:

Wii Sports Resort's Bowling only had a maximum of 40 frames per game. That's crazy! And people still liked this game!

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Happy New Year, Era.

 

[HyperFerret]

Ocarina of Time was like 15 frames and we liked it

*shakes fist*

 

[GavinUK86]

/facepalm

 

[Sp3ctre]

It depends on the game in question, I wouldn't want to play a PC fps or something like Bayonetta at a low framerate.

 

[skeezx]

i demand satisfaction. i demand all the frames

 

[Duck Sauce]

2 FPS is good enough for me.

 

[TheDanimal]

Ocarina of Time was like 15 frames per second and we liked it

*shakes fist*

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Yeah, there really weren't many frames in this game

 

[Aaron D.]

Welp, looks like I stayed up too late last night, lol.

 

[Elven_Star]

Who's we? Most of the people don't.

 

[Aeana]

Isn't not reading the OP against the rules

 

[SFLUFAN]

Once the hangover from last night wears off, this thread will be your first regret of 2019.

 

[Deleted member 1759]

what

is this a joke thread? And what's the deal with Wii bowling?

 

[Skux]

You can't take in as much of a game when you can only see 15 frames of it every second.

More is always better when it comes to frame rate.

 

[BordyDogue]

I dont need to see where a bowling ball is going at 60 frames per second, but in a fighting game or fps...

 

[Kuosi]

Interactive medium

 

[Deleted member 10629]

Ocarina of Time was like 15 frames per second and we liked it

*shakes fist*

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Sure but there was a lot more innovations that made up for the poor framerate.

We care about framerates because they offer a better playing experience 100% of the time.

Edit: oh its a joke thread lmao

 

[Crayon]

60fps sucks because they all blur together. I want to see every frame.

 

[Ja-]

Dumb

 

[TheDanimal]

Isn't not reading the OP against the rules

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I thought so

 

[Mcjmetroid]

It's not so much the "speed" of the games. I played Valkaria Chronicles 4 on the switch then I saw a mate's PC version and the difference is jaw dropping. The PC version is running at 60.

I chose portability in this case but honestly I wish frame we're pushed more than graphics.

 

[ClarkusDarkus]

FPS will always mean first person shooter anyway, and we always get over 60 of them each gen.

 

[Acquiescence]

We don't care about frames per second in real life, so why should we care about it in video games.

 

[GavinUK86]

This thread lol

 

[Aegus]

This thread is just one big woosh of people not reading the OP isn't it.

 

[Cocolina]

I think you could push the number of frames to 99 in Jimmy White's 2: Cueball

 

[Deleted member 12867]

I'm fine with 60 fps on single player games, but anything competitive I want all the frames. It really is a big advantage if you have a capable monitor.

 

[Deleted member 18021]

Luigi's Mansion only had three frames.

 

[Certinfy]

This game isn't even out yet and it's only 19 frames per second.

 

[Sub Boss]

Using wii sports resort as an example is funny

 

[D3M0N]

This is amazing i am really courious how long this will last haha

 

[Dary]

'cause nerds need their technological Top Trumps to feel superior to others 👌

 

[Deleted member 6215]

Is there a Dad joke thread we can banish this to?

 

[Agent 47]

Using wii sports resort as an example is funny

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Missing the joke is funnier.

 

[Lashley]

Wat

 

[Fachasaurus]

Are we really in that much of a rush all the time? Shouldn't we try and take in the sights and the sounds of the game that we're playing? I see frames per second touted as the end all be all in games all the time, but it just doesn't make sense to me.
I mean, check this out:

Wii Sports Resort's Bowling only had a maximum of 40 frames per game. That's crazy! And people still liked this game!

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Happy New Year, Era.

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First legendary thread of the New Year.

Well done, OP.

 

[Benz On Dubz]

Jokes aside, better frame rate can lead to reduced controller input lag which is crucial in some games!

 

[ItIsOkBro]

it's pretty rudimentary

 

[KarmaCow]

tbh it was pretty bullshit when SM64 dropped frames with places like Shifting Sand Land or Big Boo's Haunt.

 

[deadman322]

remember when people used to say 60fps games looked like soap operas and 30fps was better cause it was closer to films, 24fps.

it wasn't that long ago.

 

[Roldan]

This thread... Damn lol

 

[udivision]

Yeah I didn't understand what a frame was in reference to bowling...

 

[Springy]

Holy shit all these replies

Stop embarrassing me era

 

[HyperFerret]

Yeah, there really weren't many frames in this game

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More than the Simpsons!

 

[TheDanimal]

tbh it was pretty bullshit when SM64 dropped frames with places like Shifting Sand Land or Big Boo's Haunt.

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Super Mario 64 has even less frames than Wii Sports Resort: there are only 15!

 

[Deleted member 1759]

This thread lol

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Is frames some kind of specific bowling word? I really have no clue lol

 

[Qudi]

Goddamn this took me way to long. Gotta take a nap. Nicely done OP.

 

[KarmaCow]

Super Mario 64 has even less frames than Wii Sports Resort: there are only 15!

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But come on, jumping into Jolly Roger Bay is way better than falling into a frameless entrance for Rainbow Ride.

 

[IronFalcon1997]

This is hilarious. For all of you framerate purists our there, this is a joke. Read the op lol.

 

[BAN PUNCHER]

Why do we care so much about air?

 

[GavinUK86]

Is frames some kind of specific bowling word? I really have no clue lol

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lol yes they are referencing bowling not fps in games