FAST RMX is definitely one of the best looking games in the Nintendo Switch's launch line-up. The talented team at Shin'en Multimedia have pushed the Switch to its limits to make the game run at a silky smooth 1080p / 60FPS when docked in TV mode.
However, some visual aficionados may find the game visuals to be slightly less clear then expected for such a high resolution. It turns out this is due to the 'Chromatic Aberration' setting which is enabled by default in the game options and gives the game a slightly softer, more blurred appearance. Turning this off gives you a much crisper, noticeably nicer (at least in our opinion) image on screen.
Also if you find the lighting in game is making it difficult to see or focus on the track, try disabling the Dynamic Camera Exposure option and the lighting and bloom effects of the harsh sun on some tracks won't be quite as fierce.
We quizzed Shin'en about this option and they said in play-testing the game with various people the softer picture option was preferred by most, so that's why the Chromatic Aberration effect is enabled by default.
It's all subjective at the end of the day, but know you know about these options which setup do you prefer?
And yes, we're working on a review as 'FAST' as possible.
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Huh... I didn't know what chromatic aberration meant so I had it enabled. I think I may turn it off. Dynamic Camera Exposure is nice, though.
Thanks for the info!
I don't have Fast RMX yet because my wife forbids me to spend any more money for the Switch - at least this month. But once I own it I plan to have all these fancy effects enabled.
I can't afford it yet so I don't know but it's great that they made them options rather than forced everybody to have each one a certain way.
If you're one of those people (like me) always talking about wanting to see a new F-Zero, go support this game.
This is the closest thing to F-Zero GX perfection I've ever seen. Definitely improved over the base Wii U release.
The game is excellent. I feel like I didn't just get Zelda for launch, I got Zelda and a new F-Zero. You know what? Forget F-Zero. It's gone. This is the new staple of the genre on Nintendo, and it's earned it's place.
"The talented team at Shin'en Multimedia have pushed the Switch to its limits"
F**** me, the Switch has reached its technicals limits on day one !!! o___0
Seriously, please, don't write that. Some people might actually believe it.
This game is not reaching the limits of the Switch. If they can do this game today, they'll be able to do far better in the next months ands years. That's the rule.
My choice would have been "I'm buying it anyway, I'll pick my modes after trying them all out".
Besides, choice is a good thing.
@JaxonH Completely agree with everything you said.
Wow....as soon as I read this I immediately turned off 'Chromatic Aberration'......and it's definitely sharper (and looks nicer) on my 4K TV! Why anyone would want to have a softer picture escapes me!! I haven't changed the other option yet though....
@JaxonH Agreed!
Chromatic Aberration adds some color hues to the edges of the objects to emulate what happens in real life camera lenses. Just like motion blur and depth of field, this makes the game look more "cinematic". It looks pretty nice depending on the game.
First learned about chromatic aberration in Bloodborne on PS4 - a lot of people didn't like it then either but I actually quite like it in the right context, gives that little bit of a behind-the-cameras-lens kinda feeling. Nice that they give you the option but I'd be tempted to leave it on I think. Looking forward to your review but I already know I want to buy this at some point!
@JaxonH hear hear!
the effects from my subjective pov, are to make it look like an 80's vhs tape. it works very well in that regard. it was a ncie surprise to see photography and videography stuff on nlife heh. maybe the next shin'en game will make it look like a wong kar wai film with bokeh balls and such.
Great to have graphics options in console games. I encountered this in Nioh - higher frame rate, or higher resolution. Quality!
I actually just assumed the default options were the sharp ones and I thought that looked amazing! wow you mean it can look even better???? trying this asap!!
Damn, I didn't think I'd be reading about Chromatic Aberration on Nintendo Life. I'm a photographer in my other hobby so of course I know what it means. It's not something that happens to digitally created graphics naturally though
@JaxonH it's definitely earned it
I bought this at launch (for a second time) Love this game and love Shinen
I would buy this game, IF I CAN JUST FIND A SWITCH! They're sold out everywhere!! XC
LOL, discussions about CAs, softness, a and exposure settings....I thought for a moment I was on DPR or LensReview!
If we start talking about purple fringe and backfocus/frontfocus, and AF speed, I'm out.
has anyone tried the MP part of this game?...only reason i would buy it is if there are enough players playing...and if the servers worked well..thanks!
@fastharryDOTcom I only played 2 races online, but both times I found a race very quickly and there was no noticeable lag. It was a very fun experience. It's just unfortunate it's competing with Zelda for my time.
That pun at the end of the article killed me XD
@roadrunner343 thanks RR! any problem finding a game?
I'm just not sure why Nintendo/Shin'en didn't suggest making this a retail release? It's quite a complete package and would have looked quite nice on the launch shelf....
I thought the game looked sort of fuzzy. Yuck. Turning this off next time I play the game.
Is there An option to turn off the music and just keep the effects on? I love this game but would rather have my own music playing...
When I get a switch late summer. This will be one of my first purchases.
@fastharryDOTcom
All the online i have done has been fine. fast searches plus no lag.
Splitscreen multiplayer also works great too even sharing joycons using just the switch as the screen.
@RoomB31 I'm guessing the window for release was too tight for most third party developers. Online wasn't fully baked yet and is coming with an update soon. To me, it was better to have it at launch digitally than to have it be retail later in the year.
No doubt it would have been better to be on shelves, it just might not have been feasible.
Maybe a sequel in the future? Or just a retail release later by the Holiday? If there's enough belief in it.
I would have this if the wallet wasn't so sore. Looking back at what I've bought I'm just a bit shellshocked. Love the Switch though. If you want to wait until it's more cost effective, I'd say do so...
Unless you can afford a Switch and Zelda and one more game like this (Fast RMX) or Snipperclips with no accessories. That can be enough for many I'd guess. (Then get the Puyo Puyo Tetris demo from Japan)
Glad this article exists by the way. I think I'd for for sharp right from the outset yet leave the lighting alone.
@Yorumi @JaxonH You two are making it hard for me to be nice to my wallet. I was going to buy this day one, but we already had more than enough entertainment with Zelda, 1,2 Switch, SnipperClips, and Bomberman. We'll see how long we last... my daughter loves teh racing.
@fastharryDOTcom
I've just finished a 30 minute online multiplayer session and my heart is still pounding! Totally awesome.......
I need to get this game, but Zelda: BoTW is hard to put down.
I am fixing this imediately. I am bummed about 1 thing in Fast RMX and that is no replay of races. I dont know why but ive always loved replays and this games replays would look sweet and give that opportunity for awesome screenshots to brag on about. Maybe when they update it. I doubt it. But please put in Race Replays Shinen.
The game is Fast, Smooth and Looks awesome. Thanks for the tips on the options
@Yorumi thanks Brother!
@Enoch72 Thanks E!....gonna buy it based on yours and everyone's recommends...Appreciate!
@fastharryDOTcom You cant go wrong FastHarryDOTcom. Its very perty. hope I see ya on the track
@Windy thanks man...send an invite, Ninty GT is fastharry
@JaxonH I like how they made a track that's basically Fire Field from GX but they set it in Iceland to throw us off their trail.
Shin'en lied and told Nintendo Life in an interview that RMX was an upgrade from the NEO, when it lacks features like playing with friends online. Why weren't they transparent? Maybe ask them that, Nintendo Life!
Also, where is the option to change from imperial to metric units? Not having km/h is stupid.
I've been so busy with Zelda, I haven't even played any of my other launch titles.
OK guys...bought the game...it is downloading as we speak....anyone wants to send a FR it is fastharry. (can we do that yet or do i need a FC)
Wow, this is pretty cool, I will turn it on
I also find this game a bit brutal at times, or maybe I'm just horrible on certain tracks xD, but I'm really enjoying it. These options could also make it a tiny bit better.
@aaronsullivan Just hold my hand and go ahead and grab it. The game is a blast!
@JaxonH I can't get one till April cause taxes on my house, but I can't wait! Got Zelda for wii U and first wished I hadn't spent money, but after a few hours that faded due to just how fun and gorgeous the game is.
April , Should buy I am Setsuna, Mario kart, fast rmx, and whatever else looks great!
Game is very playable even with normal settings, it is like NFS game with vehicles partially flying. Great game and only racing game so far. Maybe I am buying one more joycon grip for playing racing games with family, not going to buy any wheel acessories this time.
Speaking of sunglasses. Why isnt there are James McCloud avatar on the Switch profile pics? C'mon. I'm VR32F1END!!! People need to know I'm cool enough to wear sunglasses in space when they play me! Lol!
@BornInNorway81 I use km/h in racing games as well but in a game like this, I don't think it doesn't really makes much of a difference. The only difference is the already large speeed number would be even bigger
@Donutman There are separate music and SE volume controls in the settings. You are completely allowed to mute the music.
@GustavoMaciel IMO the only game it looks good in is DOOM, it helps the A E S T H E T I C and is very subtle.
Other than DOOM and probably a few other examples chromatic aberration is terrible, though you seem to disagree with me
It's nice to see graphics options on a console game though.
I would love to play fast rmx but i spent all my money on a switch console, case, screen protector, pro controller, zelda, 1 2 switch, and a 64gb micro sdxc. $767 AUD later im tapped out for this month... aaaand dont twll my wife or shes gonna kill me.
The difference between Chromatic Aberration being on and off makes a huge difference, especially on my 4K screen. Thanks for the heads up!
It may just be me but now I turned the option off, I am noticing minor drops in the framerate every so often that I didn't before. The game still plays great and I am keeping the option off but I wonder if the increased blur effect masked it originally?
@JaxonH Don't get me wrong, I like this game and so far it's been quite fun. But for me it feels a bit too 'arcadey'... I'm an extremely avid Wipeout fan from backin the 2097/Wip3out days. The craft movement is very artificial (for example when in the the air you can just move the craft like it's a 3d model in software rather than an actual weighty object) and the sidestep type movement is no where near as helpful as airbrake style movement..
Once again, I really enjoy playing it.. it's just I think a game like F-Zero (or maybe Redout??) could do quite a bit better, including the track design (which isn't bad, just not great IMO).
I absolutely cannot wait for Formula Fusion because that's being made by the original team that made the original Wipeouts. They messaged me to let me know that they will be possibly releasing on Switch after the other consoles.
@FTL
Ya, see I was always a fan of the F-Zero approach where you could do complete 180 turns and had complete control like a 3D model, that level of control is what set it above (that and the awesome cylindrical tracks and tunnels)
This isn't nearly to the same degree though. More so than Wipeout though. Which, I like Wipeout but it deviates pretty far from the F-Zero approach which I never liked as much.
Redout, that's cool too but it's just different. I think FAST kind of plays more to F-Zero fans, aside from the fact it's not perfect control, and when you land its really weighty.
I like it though
@Jayvir thanks for the answer, I will end up getting this game now, just going to wait for a sale since I already own and haven't finish it on my Wii U.
@JaxonH Outside of the cheap deaths, machines having poor handling, and the spinning out mechanic from being hit by a boost being infuriating the game is pretty good. It is no replacement for F-Zero though.
@HyliasHero
Compared to F Zero all futuristic racers have inferior handling. But on its own merits it's pretty good and fits the game well in its own style. Definitely better than Wipeout.
I actually appreciate getting spun out from racers boosting into you. Reminds me of F Zero spin attack that you'd have to watch out for.
@JaxonH I just wish there was some sort of indicator that someone was actually near you. Whether it be a little arrow on the bottom of your screen or a beeping or whatever.
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