They were on the right track with the original version which I honestly loved more than AO Tennis because the movement and hitting the ball felt more natural (huge deal for a real life tennis player like me). They made it a heckuva lot worse with BOTH this AND AO Tennis 2. This on the Switch in handheld mode has the worst framerate / jitter issues I've ever experienced on ANY game. It ruins the experience and makes it unplayable in some cases. This is one of the most basic flaws in game design. The ball is also now much harder to see even for me, a tennis game veteran and lover ever since the early days of Super Tennis. I also used to play at least 5x a week in my younger days. They didn't have to change much with the graphics. Just keep it crisp and the motion fluid. In short, FOCUS on gameplay enhancements (ex: some audio - especially for sliding on clay) and features (which were the only things that were fine on ver 2). Publishers / Developers like this group should have their game publishing license revoked for releasing this kind of crap. Nintendo should vet releases with their branding on it much like iOS App Store. At least make sure everything runs the way they should. Dang, I love the Switch and everything it entails but some people just release expensive games that are utter trash, Switch games cost a whole lot more than other platforms.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! For those who own the previous version or who have that tennis itch to scratch much like myself, just stick with the first TWT until a worthy successor comes along. Or better yet, head on out to the courts and smack a few balls. Let's play tennis! Cheers!
This is the screen size as it should have always been. I was wondering about this since I got the first version of the Switch. Sigh... But yes they should have added a few more upgrades other than the screen. Love the bluetooth, love the screen (no HDR is a bummer), love the kickstand, updated looks, longer battery life, etc etc. But still for buying a new unit, I feel like it should have been bundled a bit more new things. Like maybe a faster boot-up time, processor and more things you can do on your TV. Better resolution. Didn't have to be major. But man...it's a beauty now esp the white version. Unique... I'm kida iffy if the back should have been white too perhaps to make it look more special. You are asking us to shell out for a new unit!
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Re: Review: AO Tennis 2 (Switch) - A Decent Tennis Sim Ruined By Woeful Performance On Switch
Don't even THINK of getting this trash. Much less on a Switch. Even Mortal Kombat runs better than this!
Re: When Does Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Release? - Timings And How To Get The Game 'Early'
Yup tried it and no cigar... hate it when they give a time and it's not followed. Better not to have a sked so there is no expectations.
Re: Review: Tennis World Tour 2 - A Promising Seed With Far Too Many Faults
In Summary... STAY THE H*** AWAY!
They were on the right track with the original version which I honestly loved more than AO Tennis because the movement and hitting the ball felt more natural (huge deal for a real life tennis player like me). They made it a heckuva lot worse with BOTH this AND AO Tennis 2. This on the Switch in handheld mode has the worst framerate / jitter issues I've ever experienced on ANY game. It ruins the experience and makes it unplayable in some cases. This is one of the most basic flaws in game design. The ball is also now much harder to see even for me, a tennis game veteran and lover ever since the early days of Super Tennis. I also used to play at least 5x a week in my younger days. They didn't have to change much with the graphics. Just keep it crisp and the motion fluid. In short, FOCUS on gameplay enhancements (ex: some audio - especially for sliding on clay) and features (which were the only things that were fine on ver 2). Publishers / Developers like this group should have their game publishing license revoked for releasing this kind of crap. Nintendo should vet releases with their branding on it much like iOS App Store. At least make sure everything runs the way they should. Dang, I love the Switch and everything it entails but some people just release expensive games that are utter trash, Switch games cost a whole lot more than other platforms.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY! For those who own the previous version or who have that tennis itch to scratch much like myself, just stick with the first TWT until a worthy successor comes along. Or better yet, head on out to the courts and smack a few balls. Let's play tennis! Cheers!
Re: Nintendo Switch OLED Screen: Why Is OLED Better Than LCD?
@Switchcraft Yes...was hoping it bundled some good improvements on TV. Asking people to pay for a new "Switch Lite" doesn't sit well with me.
Re: Nintendo Switch OLED Screen: Why Is OLED Better Than LCD?
@RupeeClock https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/10/psa-sensitive-to-pwm-flicker-youll-want-to-keep-the-switch-oleds-screen-nice-and-bright
Too bad it is. Dunno if I am susceptible to it though... ugh...no demo units in our country. And there has never been one. Sigh...
Re: Nintendo Switch OLED Screen: Why Is OLED Better Than LCD?
This is the screen size as it should have always been. I was wondering about this since I got the first version of the Switch. Sigh... But yes they should have added a few more upgrades other than the screen. Love the bluetooth, love the screen (no HDR is a bummer), love the kickstand, updated looks, longer battery life, etc etc. But still for buying a new unit, I feel like it should have been bundled a bit more new things. Like maybe a faster boot-up time, processor and more things you can do on your TV. Better resolution. Didn't have to be major. But man...it's a beauty now esp the white version. Unique... I'm kida iffy if the back should have been white too perhaps to make it look more special. You are asking us to shell out for a new unit!