Digital Foundry is a game technology review site, not a gameplay site. Some people are interested in/care about the technology.
And the narrative that 60fps is some modern innovation couldn't be more wrong. Plenty of SNES, Genesis, and earlier platform games ran at full speed (determined by TV technology). 7th Gen is where we see the most frame-limited games because graphical tech became extremely heavy relative to the consoles' power. Plenty of games run smooth on Switch, but a lot don't. People being disappointed that a first-party 2.5D game has performance issues is not bad. The attitude of "It's Nintendo, just shut up and buy!" is why games aren't usually patched.
But hey, cars didn't have seatbelts or airbags at one point and people were fine, so why should they bother now?!
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Re: Ex-Capcom Devs Swap Zombies For Curry In Studio's Upcoming Switch Game
This could be another silly thing for me to play in handheld mode like Suika Game. I love curry, as well.
Re: Your 'Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2024' Stats Are Available Now
Mary Skelter 2: 109 hours. Was absolutely convinced I'd hate it, but here we are. Just now on the finale chapter, too!
Harvestella: 89 hours. I love this game and will probably start a new playthrough soon.
Re: Metacritic Reveals "The Worst Video Games Of 2024"
Shovelware usually doesn't get reviewed by anyone, so they don't make it on lists like this.
Re: 'Switch 2' Is Projected To Be The "Clear Winner" In The Next Console Generation
Would be kind of funny if barely anyone upgrades. "Works fine for me!"
Re: Unpacking Dev Says Nintendo "Hasn't Responded" To Reports Of Copycat Games
@AmplifyMJ The PlayStation store has gotten pretty bad recently.
Re: Delightful Shopkeeping RPG 'Moonlighter' Is Getting A Sequel, Switch Not Confirmed
The first Moonlighter had some major performance issues on Switch, they're probably waiting until the new console is announced.
Re: Mario & Luigi's Future In Doubt As A Potential Sony Acquisition Emerges
Can't wait to play Brothership on my PS5 Pro! 😜
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X Fans Are Once Again Discussing The Game's 'Censorship'
@TimeGuy Wanting to see fan-service and/or revealing costumes in general ≠wanting to have sex.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X Fans Are Once Again Discussing The Game's Censorship
@TimeGuy Suggestive outfits ≠pornography
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Confirmed For Switch
MY BODY IS READY
Re: Yakuza Kiwami Is Supposedly "Selling Like Crazy" On Switch
I thought Switch fans were boycotting this series after one of the studio heads said Switch is for kids?
Re: Switch System Update 19.0.0 Is Apparently Causing Some Issues
@Polley001 Mine did that a few weeks ago, but it fixed itself.
Re: After A Financially Rough Year, Nintendo Co-Dev TOSE Expects 'Switch 2' To Bring A Brighter 2025
I'm excited because of the three consoles, Switch 2 has the largest potential for improvement.
Re: Random: Forget Combos, This Upcoming Fighting Game Is All About Shaking Your Butt
Innovation you can't find anywhere else
Re: Yakuza Kiwami Dev Confirms Physical Switch Release, Limited Run Distributing
I remember someone from RGG saying the Switch is for kids, and people here swore to never play any Yakuza game.
Re: Dragon Quest's Creator Criticises 'Mistranslation' Of DQ3 Remake Costume Comments
I wonder why they're going so hard for an E10 rating when the original was T. The T-rated mobile port of DQ III on Switch was just on sale last week.
Re: Retro Horror Game 'Faith: The Unholy Trinity' Launches On Switch Next Week
This has been on my Steam wishlist forever, but I'm definitely getting it for Switch instead. New Blood is fantastic!
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
Digital Foundry is a game technology review site, not a gameplay site. Some people are interested in/care about the technology.
And the narrative that 60fps is some modern innovation couldn't be more wrong. Plenty of SNES, Genesis, and earlier platform games ran at full speed (determined by TV technology). 7th Gen is where we see the most frame-limited games because graphical tech became extremely heavy relative to the consoles' power. Plenty of games run smooth on Switch, but a lot don't. People being disappointed that a first-party 2.5D game has performance issues is not bad. The attitude of "It's Nintendo, just shut up and buy!" is why games aren't usually patched.
But hey, cars didn't have seatbelts or airbags at one point and people were fine, so why should they bother now?!
Re: Get A Closer Look At Yakuza Kiwami On Switch In New 'Play It Together' Trailer
I thought Switch players swore off the series because the director said the platform was for kids