People keep talking of a faster processor in the speculated pro version. The only real candidate for this is the Tegra X2, which no one knows if it can be produced in large quantities and if it makes sense financially.
If they can achieve that number with the somewhat lackluster 2018 (compared to the amazing first year in terms of games), I can only imagine what 2019 might be with the games we know are coming and a potential slight price drop!
Fix the horrendous online by adding the obvious missing features, party chat and voice chat, plus dedicated servers. The games are coming anyway and demand for the system is high. An optional joycon with a dpad would be great as well.
I can see how good Dark Souls can be for a first timer. The obvious choises are indeed the best imo, but Octopath was phenomenal and my most played (and enjoyed) eshop game was Into the Breach.
If it is possible technically and it makes financial sense, any game could come to Switch. Unfortunately, I don't think this game can run on Switch no matter the sacrifices in visual fidelity.
Same here. Neither familiar with the series nor a fighting veteran, but this was so enticing that I had to get it. The overall presentation combined with the tight controls and flawless frame rate is so satisfying!
I feel like I'm paying for my own internet, since the online is p2p. That's why the low price point is invalid. Dedicated servers, party chat and in system voice chat and it will start to make sense.
Can't stress enough how great it felt playing this game handheld! The immersion was unreal, I have a feeling that Diablo 3 will be a similar situation.
The game is brilliant, the port is not. I didn't say at any point that this should affect people's purchase or enjoyment. I expressed my personal feelings and informed anyone who might care.
@bluemage1989 Your point is that you don't care and my point is that I do care. Why is your point more valid exactly and how do you know how the majority of people thinks or feels?
@bluemage1989 Look man, it is really simple. The game doesn't even run at 30 fps. Let's compare it to a 2D sidescroller like Hollow Knight, Rayman Legends or Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. The last especially has a lot more action going on and uses 3D models. All of the above run at a perfect 60fps.There should be no reason for this mess in performance for a game like this.
@bluemage1989
Well, fella, it seems that you are trying to sound clever yourself then, when you quote something I wrote in order to make fun of it or dismiss it as another phrase that is thrown around a lot these days.
@bluemage1989
Not at all. There are valid reasons to have this conversation. For some of us, this is game breaking. As far as the reviews go, the reviewers have an obligation to inform on such things the readers, in order to make a purchase or not. In addition , all the gamers buy a remastered version, paying 20€ for a game that costs a fraction of this on other platforms and get something less, when there should be no problem in terms of power. There is no reason to get offended from this.
@mister_magnus
I have the game on Steam and love it to bits. I feel tricked, having bought the game a second time only to find out that the so called remastered version is inferior to a 6 yo 2D game, when there is absolutely no reason to run so poorly.
Frame rate is absolutely noticeable and although this is not a twitch game, it can be bothersome under specific circumstances, like when trying to escape quickly or hide bodies. If we don't complain about it, they won't bother fixing it.
I got Mark of the Ninja Remastered and although it is as good as ever, it has some serious framerate issues. Keep that in mind, in case you decide to buy it.
@Cobalt Please control your lols and your same old boring negativity. I have multiple systems, I play Forza all the time and I enjoy and play the Switch outside. You find others predictable, yet you cannot see exactly that in yourself.
Their excuses aren't good enough on anything around a paying online service. It's not about the cost, it's about what it offers. In system voice chat, messaging and inviting friends, dedicated servers is what should be a given.
It is really weird that the company with the biggest and greatest catalog of retro games, does not understand retro gaming in modern days(or online for that matter) . Indies get it, Sega gets it, Capcom finally gets it!
They are sitting on a goldmine, but instead of giving people convenience and incentives, they create obstacles.
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Re: Nintendo Is Not Considering A Switch Successor Or Price Cut At This Time, Says President
People keep talking of a faster processor in the speculated pro version. The only real candidate for this is the Tegra X2, which no one knows if it can be produced in large quantities and if it makes sense financially.
Re: Review: Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics - Mixing Strategy And Horror To Mostly Good Effect
We should get the actual Xcom games on Switch. There is no reason not to, they should be able to run fine and the demand is definitely there.
Re: Video: Watch The Nintendo Indie Highlights Presentation January 2019
Disappointed in this. Only thing outside of Wargroove that's interesting is Steamworld Quest.
Re: Nintendo Hosting New Indie Highlights Video Presentation Tomorrow
I want FTL and Papers Please on the system!
Re: Diablo III Season 16 Goes Live Today Bringing New Rewards, Conquests, Quality Of Life Changes And More
I neglected Diablo since Smash released, this gives me a reason to revisit.
Re: Nintendo's Bold Switch Sales Target Could Be Achievable After All
If they can achieve that number with the somewhat lackluster 2018 (compared to the amazing first year in terms of games), I can only imagine what 2019 might be with the games we know are coming and a potential slight price drop!
Re: Feature: 10 Ways The Nintendo Switch Can Have Its Best Year Yet
Fix the horrendous online by adding the obvious missing features, party chat and voice chat, plus dedicated servers. The games are coming anyway and demand for the system is high. An optional joycon with a dpad would be great as well.
Re: Review: New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Nintendo Plays It Safe With This Timely Reissue
Definitely not double dipping at this price. There should at least be a generous discount for the WiiU veterans.
Re: Feature: Game Of The Year 2018 - Staff Awards
@dartmonkey
Best strategy game I played in years, has the depth of chess! Great for short play sessions that can stretch to hours!
Re: Feature: Game Of The Year 2018 - Staff Awards
I can see how good Dark Souls can be for a first timer. The obvious choises are indeed the best imo, but Octopath was phenomenal and my most played (and enjoyed) eshop game was Into the Breach.
Re: Nintendo Continues Festive Offers In Europe With Further Discounts
Fifa is tempting at this price but I have Smash and loads of others to play.
Re: Feature: The Final Wii U Games We'd Like To See On Switch In 2019
I would buy Tokyo Mirage, it's the only one I missed out of this list. Mario Maker makes the most sense though.
Re: Feature: 14 Classic Nintendo Winter-Themed Levels to Play This Christmas
What about Super Mario 3D World 3-1?
Re: Random: Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Actor Suing Epic For Adding Carlton Dance Move To Fortnite
These days, even sneezing a certain way would be considered intellectual property.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Working On New Game Set In The Same Universe
Plants vs Zombies.
Re: Reggie: Nintendo Would "Love" Red Dead Redemption 2 On Switch
If it is possible technically and it makes financial sense, any game could come to Switch. Unfortunately, I don't think this game can run on Switch no matter the sacrifices in visual fidelity.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (December 1st)
Diablo 3 and Civ 6 are consuming my time. The convenience of a handheld makes such games much more enjoyable!
Re: Aqua Kitty Developer Announces Twin-Stick Dungeon Shooter Iron Crypticle For Switch
This looks really cool!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 17th)
It would be Civ VI if my copy had arrived. Not a big deal though, I'll keep playing Dragon Ball FighterZ and Dark Souls.
Re: Campo Santo Co-Founder Says Firewatch Is "Very Close" To Release On Switch
Love this game,I'll buy it again if the performance is decent.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 10th)
Dark Souls, Dragon Ball FighterZ and Undertale for me.
Re: Dragon Ball FighterZ Exceeds 3.5 Million In Worldwide Shipments And Digital Sales
Same here. Neither familiar with the series nor a fighting veteran, but this was so enticing that I had to get it. The overall presentation combined with the tight controls and flawless frame rate is so satisfying!
Re: Over 50% Of Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers Have Purchased The Annual Plan
I got the annual plan out of hope that in the future, that revenue may actually make paying worthwhile.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 27th)
It would be Read Dead, but it's not on PC yet! As it is, I'm playing Dark Souls, Dragon Ball FighterZ and Megaman 11.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Has Stumbled With Switch Online, But It Can Learn From Its Mistakes
I feel like I'm paying for my own internet, since the online is p2p. That's why the low price point is invalid. Dedicated servers, party chat and in system voice chat and it will start to make sense.
Re: Review: Dark Souls: Remastered - Perfect Portable Punishment
Can't stress enough how great it felt playing this game handheld! The immersion was unreal, I have a feeling that Diablo 3 will be a similar situation.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
The game is brilliant, the port is not. I didn't say at any point that this should affect people's purchase or enjoyment. I expressed my personal feelings and informed anyone who might care.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
@bluemage1989
Your point is that you don't care and my point is that I do care. Why is your point more valid exactly and how do you know how the majority of people thinks or feels?
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
@bluemage1989
Look man, it is really simple. The game doesn't even run at 30 fps. Let's compare it to a 2D sidescroller like Hollow Knight, Rayman Legends or Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze. The last especially has a lot more action going on and uses 3D models. All of the above run at a perfect 60fps.There should be no reason for this mess in performance for a game like this.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
Not a proof, just another opinion
https://youtu.be/7OLhoCjpHh4
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
It is not even 30fps. Played mostly handheld and my guess is that it dips to the low 20.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
@bluemage1989
Well, fella, it seems that you are trying to sound clever yourself then, when you quote something I wrote in order to make fun of it or dismiss it as another phrase that is thrown around a lot these days.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
@bluemage1989
Not at all. There are valid reasons to have this conversation. For some of us, this is game breaking. As far as the reviews go, the reviewers have an obligation to inform on such things the readers, in order to make a purchase or not. In addition , all the gamers buy a remastered version, paying 20€ for a game that costs a fraction of this on other platforms and get something less, when there should be no problem in terms of power. There is no reason to get offended from this.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
@kobashi100
What patch? Which region? In Europe, there's no patch.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
@poly_phil
If you haven't noticed it, then you are unable to notice it.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
@mister_magnus
I have the game on Steam and love it to bits. I feel tricked, having bought the game a second time only to find out that the so called remastered version is inferior to a 6 yo 2D game, when there is absolutely no reason to run so poorly.
Re: Review: Mark Of The Ninja: Remastered - A Stellar Stealth Hit That's Better Than Ever
Frame rate is absolutely noticeable and although this is not a twitch game, it can be bothersome under specific circumstances, like when trying to escape quickly or hide bodies. If we don't complain about it, they won't bother fixing it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th October (Europe)
I got Mark of the Ninja Remastered and although it is as good as ever, it has some serious framerate issues. Keep that in mind, in case you decide to buy it.
Re: Famitsu No Longer Tracking Sales Of Wii U In Japan, Final Figure Stands At 3.3 Million
Some day my WiiU is going to cost a lot of money!
Re: Gear.Club Unlimited 2 Speeds Onto Switch 4th December, New Screenshots And Car Roster Revealed
@Cobalt
Please control your lols and your same old boring negativity. I have multiple systems, I play Forza all the time and I enjoy and play the Switch outside. You find others predictable, yet you cannot see exactly that in yourself.
Re: Multiple Nintendo Switch Network Maintenance Sessions Could Impact Online Gaming This Week
Imagine what would happen if they used dedicated servers for online!
Re: Dragon Ball FighterZ - A Stunning Switch Port That Will Leave You Breathless
I want to get this so much, but with Megaman 11,Dark Souls and Assassin's Creed Odyssey on my wish list, the full price is tough to swallow.
Re: Image & Form Reconfirms That More SteamWorld Games Are On The Way
Who the hell asked for this??
Re: Mega Man 11 - A Glorious Return To Form For One Of Gaming's Greatest Heroes
And now the long waiting game for my import copy to arrive!
Re: TowerFall - This Couch Co-Op Classic Is Perfectly Suited To Nintendo Switch
Been waiting a long time for this. Got it, love it, the Switch's expanding library makes me very happy!
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo's Excuses Regarding Cloud Saves Aren't Good Enough
Their excuses aren't good enough on anything around a paying online service. It's not about the cost, it's about what it offers. In system voice chat, messaging and inviting friends, dedicated servers is what should be a given.
Re: Sony Responds To Nintendo's Success With Its Very Own PlayStation Classic Mini Console
3D games haven't aged well. I would love a Sega Saturn mini with some of its gorgeous 2D games!
Re: Wireless NES Controllers Won't Work With Other Games On Nintendo Switch
It is really weird that the company with the biggest and greatest catalog of retro games, does not understand retro gaming in modern days(or online for that matter) . Indies get it, Sega gets it, Capcom finally gets it!
They are sitting on a goldmine, but instead of giving people convenience and incentives, they create obstacles.
Re: NES Games On Switch Playable For Up To Seven Days Without Internet Connection
I can't see myself bother with those, outside of a few hours, out of curiosity. If there were SNES games though..
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 15th)
Can't stop playing Into the Breach! Other than that, The Messenger and a bit Megaman 11 demo, in anticipation of the game's release!