Panic Button Unleashes Hell On Switch With A New Performance Update For DOOM

Good news all around. Just waiting on Digital Foundry to take another look at this one.

It's like that scene in Dragon Ball Z, when Goku shows Buu Super Sayian 1 and 2, and then says "and this is what happens when you go even further!"

Panic Button. Good people.

I have been intermittently playing it, so I will have to give this a try

I just got Doom for Switch less than a month ago (I already owned it in PS4), and I have actually played it on par with Smash since I got the latter.

Time to crack open a frothy beverage, sit back, and enjoy another descent into Hell

I never finished it, so it’s nice to know it’ll be even better than the even better from the last patch when I finally get back to it.

Wow, I didn't think they could make it any better. Gotta love Panic Button... Here's hoping maybe they'll do the same for Wolfenstein. It has some pretty rough patches still.

@Giygas_95 I just can't wait for the next doom since that will be built from the ground up

Time to get back in the game!!!

they were improving doom in their free time just because

@CarsonCool Hell yeah, I'm getting both a Switch and a PS4 copy.

Never stopped!! Rip n Tear

@Giygas_95 Same man! I just can't wait to see the improvement over the last doom.

I would be more than happy to double dip to have the final complete build of the game on cartridge.

I'm disappointed that they haven't incorporated local wireless multiplayer as that would serve to further distinguish it from the prettier versions on other consoles.

Okay,Who called on the Doom Patrol? Lol get it cause now I have reason to pick this game up,physical copy also can't wait until Doom Eternal comes out next year will be a far better version of Doom with a more and Improved Multiplayer mechanics and also can't wait for Mortal Kombat 11!! Next year is going to be solo Awesome and a good year for the Switch! And us Nintendo gamers,fans.

Wow, I've been looking for an excuse to get back to DOOM, incredible game on Switch and now it's even better?! Respect to Panic Button.

Bought the game day 1 but haven't a time to start it up yet. Will definitely dive into it later after finished Diablo 3.

Wow that timing!! I got this game just a week ago so I'm right in the middle of it. Hopefully this will boost the amount of online players a bit!

Wow Panic Button - totally unexpected for a year old game. So happy I can record videos now, too. Thank you PB!!!

I was thinking about replaying Doom or Wolfenstein, now with the video recording feature I know it will be Doom. I love capturing great moments in games.

@CarsonCool Don’t think they said it will be built from the ground up for Switch. It’s being developed at the same time as the other version, just outsourced to Panic Button as they are more familiar with the Switch.

Great news. Thank you for your commitment Panic Button!

I have played it some since the patch and I am blown away. It runs much better and looks a smudge better. Good job Panic Button.

To the Digital Foundry-Mobile!

Time for another play through! (This patch is good timing, I finished Pokemon and Katamari at the weekend)

I love playing this on switch, but been really struggling to get online games for months now Hopefully this will bring people back

@Thorthegreat12 I think that's what Carson was referring to; the fact that it is a game being made with the Switch in mind from the start(so, in a sense, it is kinda being made from the ground up?).

On topic, I think this may get me to boot up Doom again in the near future. It's amazing to see these games on the go.

It is difficult to play in handheld mode due to the size of the playing environment so I started playing other games. I need to go back and pick it up.

Oh i’ll Be returning. I’ve been asking them for video capture for a while. Awesome.

Not only does Panic Button make great ports, but they stick with and improve them beyond the launch date. I mean, you couldn't ask for a better commitment on a game platform. They have become sort of an unsung hero for the Switch's lasting success.

@MoonKnight7 A rare commodity and glad they're deep in the Switch back pocket. They (and Virtuos) do stunning work that should be scooped up and commended. Knowing the Tegra format so well they set realistic guide posts and nail them with their smooth 30fps model and tweaking dynamic resolutions where needed. They find this happy medium where the games don't really suffer at all and work great on the go (or TV.) The fact they come back to a game a year plus later because of new tricks they learned in their engine work to perk up an older title says all you need to know to respect a company like this.

Awesome, I just re-bought it digitally after realizing I'm never going to play it in long RPG-like sessions enough to pop the cart in, and it was on a good sale, makes me want to give it another run!

I've been waiting since it released for a drop in price on Switch. I just can't justify it for $60.00 when it's $20.00 or less on PS4.

@Giygas_95 They DID the same for Wolfenstein, like two months ago. Check it out, the change is IMPRESSIVE.

It runs smoother, and models look a lot better. Thank you Panic Button and Bethesda, for doing this! I believe DOOM ETERNAL will look 10 times better than this!

@VmprHntrD

Yes, absolutely. To your point, the key to porting games is if it can retain the "soul" of the original or superior version of said game. And even though Doom/Wolfenstien/Warframe make heavy compromises to get the game(s) working on Switch, they still feel like Doom/Wolfenstien/Warframe. It's not as easy as it sounds, and even on the first day of Doom's release on Switch we were saying that it still felt like Doom. I'm pretty sure everyone at Panic Button is a wizard.

@Edu23XWiiU I forgot about that, but you're right. I did still notice a lot of frame rate issues in New Orleans though. I was kind of disappointed Digital Foundry never looked at that patch.

@Hordak It was half price during the Cyberweek deal. that would have been a good time to pick it up. ^^

Knowing that these Switch ports aren't 'dump and runs' just adds to the value and desire to buy them on the console. Good stuff.

We are not worthy!

@Lalivero Yeah I get what you mean. It is pretty awesome to have a multi platform title like Doom Eternal on Switch next year. Super keen to play Doom again on Switch to see what the update has done to improve performance.

Have they fixed the glitch so i will be able to 100% it though?

This port is getting better and better and I'm really am appreciating it.

Are they striving to reach 60fps?

This is great.

However I'm finding this Doom hard! I can't seem to get far at all. I was pretty good at the original Doom.

Any tips guys.

Thank you Panic Button. Doom, Wolfenstein, Warframe and Rocket League have all been great ports of games on the Switch. Looking forward to Doom Eternal next year also.

@brunojenso Switch weapons and use their secondary functions a lot.

While part of me would really like to buy Doom on the Switch and encourage these guys (as they're doing a wonderful job with all these ports and support of their games), I can't justify paying $80 for a game I can get for less than $25 on PC (and elsewhere). Even when on sale at 50% off, it is still priced much higher than the regular price we would pay elsewhere.

And that's the problem I have with many titles on the Switch. Most indies and ports are getting released on the platform at an inflated price that make them look like the worst deal ever.

I just hope Doom (and Skyrim, and Wolfenstein, and countless others) will eventually come down in price so they don't feel like bad deals, even when on sale.

@Giygas_95 I'm going to get Wolfenstein 2 from my cousin today, we're trading games, can't wait to play it! None of the big media outlets reported that patch and it's improvements, hell, they didn't even show it here.

@Edu23XWiiU Nice, are you trading your cousin Doom?

@michellelynn0976 Cheers mate. I actually got the hang of it more today.

@brunojenso Good. I have actually won a few Doom tournaments online that is. I love it and you'll do great.

@Giygas_95 No, Mario Odyssey! I told him we could change for DOOM, but I guess he wants a little bit of peace an quiet after murdering nazis

@Edu23XWiiU All good games! It's still amazing to me that we can play games like Odyssey, Doom, and Wolfenstein on a handheld.

@Giygas_95 YEs, the Switch library shines with these games! Man I'm in awe, I can't wait to play MK11 on my Switch!

@Edu23XWiiU First we need Mario Kart 9 and 10 though. (For the record, I know you meant Mortal Kombat 11. XD)

@Giygas_95 Hahahah I didn't get it at first, good one!