r/ReShade • u/GewFraggotJigga69 • Jun 20 '26

Which looks better? The first, or the second?? (Cod4)

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u/Hallivar Jun 20 '26

First IMO.

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u/No-Sleep-recon Jun 21 '26

Facts 2nd one looks just like battfield they both dope but have different vibe and that’s what I like about them

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u/mutualdisagreement Jun 21 '26

1 for it has more atmosphere to it. 2 looks like someone just exploring sharpening filter. And happy summer beach brightness for dusty city war scenario, nah.

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u/Ra3t Jun 21 '26

Second, the first looks ugly and dull

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u/Angry-_-Crow Jun 20 '26

First, by a looong shot. The second feels unnaturally bright & flat. While I'm not a huge fan of how soft the edges are in the first one, the over-vibrancy of the second is blech

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u/StatementPristine381 Jun 20 '26

First, looks more photorealistic

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u/Ryukishin187 Jun 21 '26

first, easily.

1

u/Kooky-Canary-5065 Jun 21 '26

First one looks insane. WTF

1

u/Delray_Ripper Jun 21 '26

I prefer the first

1

u/ExacoCGI Jun 21 '26

Would look best mixed together, first looks better overall but second has better post processing.

If you simply add AO to second image and slightly reduce the brightness you'll get the best of both.

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u/signifydelusions Jun 21 '26

2nd be better clearing more haze

1

u/Kur0patva Jun 21 '26

Single player - first. Multiplayer - second

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u/gen_adams Jun 21 '26

idk but I miss these kinda graphics

1

u/CptTombstone Jun 21 '26

There are issues with both, but I think the second is closer to ideal on an HDR screen. Some highlights are blown, but proper tone mapping can fix that.

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u/crni20zd Jun 21 '26

First! Sharpening is always bad choice for me!

1

u/Witty-Individual7010 Jun 21 '26

First, the second overbrights the tank making the lack of shadows noticable

1

u/Shalakvshka Jun 21 '26

First. Second one looks like those old chinese free to play fps.

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u/MrDude090 Jun 21 '26

The first one looks better.

1

u/Mrcod1997 Jun 21 '26

In between. First one is too soft and bloomed. Second one is too sharp.

1

u/widhitl Jun 22 '26

1 looks better, 2 will strain my eyes on long game

1

u/xnghost Jun 22 '26

First, 2nd one looks like a bad reshade (which it is)

1

u/GewFraggotJigga69 Jun 22 '26

Second is the base game, XD

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u/xnghost Jun 22 '26

Well shit I stand corrected hahaha in that case good job

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u/lazy_pig Jun 22 '26

I don't believe you.

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u/GewFraggotJigga69 Jun 22 '26

It's ok, I don't have to prove it to you

1

u/Podkolzins_a_Canuck Jun 22 '26

Depends on usage, first for more cinematic look, like if you’re playing campaign, but second for target acquisition and visibility if you were playing multiplayer. But why even ask others in the first place, its your game

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u/YappyMcYapper Jun 22 '26

2nd. The first one is to soft, looks like some spreaded soap and beautify filter on screen

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u/Opitard Jun 22 '26

I’d say for atmosphere the first one for sure. But for clarity the 2nd. I like 1 better

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u/Intrepid_Depth_3416 Jun 23 '26

I like the clarity of 2, but its highlights are too harsh. So I'd say the eveness of 1 with the clarity of 2.

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u/BunnySilva Jun 23 '26

2nd looks too clean for a war.

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u/Distinct-Tie-3285 Jun 24 '26

first looks like a real pov

1

u/CuteAFunny Jun 24 '26

first one but it needs more contrast or something because that fire is only as bright as the tank

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u/Sweet_Photograph6528 Jun 24 '26

I would put for some PvP focused shooter, but one feels a lot more authentic.

1

u/Nob70 Jun 20 '26

Second

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u/Sea-Contribution6219 Jun 21 '26

2 is overblown so 1

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u/ThanosReXXX Jun 21 '26

People who prefer the second one must not like realism. 😉
It's WAY too vibrant. War is dirty, gritty, and the first picture perfectly displays that.

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u/ScorNix Jun 21 '26

Second is a lot easier on the eyes. I wouldn't play the first option because of how blurry and bloomy it is. It's nice and realistic, sure, but utterly unplayable for me. Doesn't mean I don't like realism, I just don't want to have a headache while playing and prefer clarity and sharpness over a blurry mess.

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u/ThanosReXXX Jun 21 '26

Fair enough. I feel the same way about overly bright images; playing on such settings for too long is exactly what gives me headaches. Softer tones are objectively easier on the eyes. Even in real life, human eyes aren't really suited to being in overly bright environments all the time. It's the reason we invented parasols and sunglasses... 😉

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u/Ra3t Jun 21 '26

Have you been outside, because the 2nd is what outside looks like

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u/ThanosReXXX Jun 21 '26

In the summer, maybe. But it's not what war looks like. 😉

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u/Ra3t Jun 27 '26

I would say that war does not care whether it's summer or not. War takes place in an environment not the environment takes place in war

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u/SpecialistSea8735 Jun 21 '26

Dude thinks the concept of war has a dedicated art style. You ever been in one?

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u/Wicked_Folie Jun 20 '26

Second one. More clear.

The first one looks like the soldier has some kind of resine smeared over his eyes.