They didn't add it in because they wanted a sandstorm version exclusively on Switch, they added it to reduce draw distance so the console could cope. It is the only foggy level though so it's not a train smash.
However, the severely reduced model quality, missing shadows, fewer level objects and halved framerate doesn't equate to "just fine" in my book. No wonder the load times are so quick, there's only half the stuff to load. It's by no means unplayable, but the differences between platforms are stark.
I'm not praising the PS4 over the Switch here as I play on both consoles equally, and I gave them both a shot before choosing my platform, but potential buyers should know that the Switch version of this game made a lot of concessions to run on the platform. If you have a Switch then play it, but if you have a PS4/Xbox too then that's the better choice.
I played the beta on both PS4 and Switch before buying the PS4 version as the Switch port is a disaster in comparison. The draw distance and fog are egregious and you can't vary the throttle with the Switch's triggers. I really, really wanted a portable Trials, but this isn't it.
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This game is going to feel dated as hell come Q3 2022.
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@JaxonH lolz "desert dust", also known as "sand"
They didn't add it in because they wanted a sandstorm version exclusively on Switch, they added it to reduce draw distance so the console could cope. It is the only foggy level though so it's not a train smash.
However, the severely reduced model quality, missing shadows, fewer level objects and halved framerate doesn't equate to "just fine" in my book. No wonder the load times are so quick, there's only half the stuff to load. It's by no means unplayable, but the differences between platforms are stark.
I'm not praising the PS4 over the Switch here as I play on both consoles equally, and I gave them both a shot before choosing my platform, but potential buyers should know that the Switch version of this game made a lot of concessions to run on the platform. If you have a Switch then play it, but if you have a PS4/Xbox too then that's the better choice.
Re: UK Charts: Trials Rising Squeezes Into Top Ten, But Sales Were Lowest On Switch
I played the beta on both PS4 and Switch before buying the PS4 version as the Switch port is a disaster in comparison. The draw distance and fog are egregious and you can't vary the throttle with the Switch's triggers.
I really, really wanted a portable Trials, but this isn't it.
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Will not buy because PewDiePie. Let's stop making stupid people famous.