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Is it a good port

Yes 32 58.18%
 
No 9 16.36%
 
It's an OK 14 25.45%
 
Total:55
Chazore on 14 October 2019

Not sure why we're comparing it to other systems, when the other systems make their versions look/perform better, while also claiming it's outstanding to fit something on a machine that clearly has it's own shortcomings.

Like, is no one here excited about the prospect of GITS style prosthetic bodies, or is it Bette to marvel at a bare bones endoskeleton having a half brain implant?. I'd marvel and applaud better tech, better performance, than what I could run on lesser end hw.



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HollyGamer on 14 October 2019
Shiken said:
HollyGamer said:

Switch owner need to thanks CD Projekt Red , despite on how bad Switch is is in terms of spec t, They still able to bring the games on decent quality and make it (somehow ) playable on Switch although with frame rates going down at 20 to 22 fps. 

So are we going to just pretend that the PS4 did not drop into the high teens and low 20s, like you seem to be constantly pointing out on Switch?

https://youtu.be/tkB8gpPzMkw

As you can see, the PS4 had the exact same issues with the exact same cutscenes.  In populated areas where the Switch can dip into low 20s, the PS4 dips to mid-high 20s.    While the PS4 does handle it better, it is not quite as much of a gap like you want people to believe.  And the fact that when someone tells you that the dips only really happen in two areas, you are quick to reply with something like, "Oh well that is where most of the story scenes are so you will be there most of the time" (which again have the exact same dips to low 20s on PS4 as shown by DF)

Then you ignore the fact that the combat and most of the gameplay outside of Novigrad runs steady at 30 FPS, very similar to the PS4.  The visuals are the trade off for portability, so you know people expect that.  However it seems odd that you would constantly try to point out the performance, when the PS4 did not handle it much better.

HollyGamer said:

You might need some sensitive matter to be tones down, if you think i made some sarcasme effort. Or Probably need some a real reading glass. 

Or you could just ya know...hide it better?

Well so which one is you called "Sarcasm' Because all of my statement are based on DF videos, and why the hell are you complaining about my statement and feeling down of some of the fact on statement, nobody said PS4 version are perfect. 

It seem you the one who feel bad about this port, because you are attacking me personally, further reply i am going to  report you. 



Shiken on 14 October 2019
HollyGamer said:
Shiken said:

So are we going to just pretend that the PS4 did not drop into the high teens and low 20s, like you seem to be constantly pointing out on Switch?

https://youtu.be/tkB8gpPzMkw

As you can see, the PS4 had the exact same issues with the exact same cutscenes.  In populated areas where the Switch can dip into low 20s, the PS4 dips to mid-high 20s.    While the PS4 does handle it better, it is not quite as much of a gap like you want people to believe.  And the fact that when someone tells you that the dips only really happen in two areas, you are quick to reply with something like, "Oh well that is where most of the story scenes are so you will be there most of the time" (which again have the exact same dips to low 20s on PS4 as shown by DF)

Then you ignore the fact that the combat and most of the gameplay outside of Novigrad runs steady at 30 FPS, very similar to the PS4.  The visuals are the trade off for portability, so you know people expect that.  However it seems odd that you would constantly try to point out the performance, when the PS4 did not handle it much better.

Or you could just ya know...hide it better?

Well so which one is you called "Sarcasm' Because all of my statement are based on DF videos, and why the hell are you complaining about my statement and feeling down of some of the fact on statement, nobody said PS4 version are perfect. 

It seem you the one who feel bad about this port, because you are attacking me personally, further reply i am going to  report you. 

I was simply pointing out how performance wise, the two versions are not that far off.  It seemed you were downplaying the performance of the Switch version based on the framerate while ignoring that those issues exist everywhere except for the PC.  But if you are unable to hold a conversation and want to be hostile with threats of reporting because I pointed it out, there is no use continuing the debate.

Have a nice night, I will bother you no further.  =)



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HollyGamer on 14 October 2019
Shiken said:
HollyGamer said:

Well so which one is you called "Sarcasm' Because all of my statement are based on DF videos, and why the hell are you complaining about my statement and feeling down of some of the fact on statement, nobody said PS4 version are perfect. 

It seem you the one who feel bad about this port, because you are attacking me personally, further reply i am going to  report you. 

I was simply pointing out how performance wise, the two versions are not that far off.  It seemed you were downplaying the performance of the Switch version based on the framerate while ignoring that those issues exist everywhere except for the PC.  But if you are unable to hold a conversation and want to be hostile with threats of reporting because I pointed it out, there is no use continuing the debate.

Have a nice night, I will bother you no further.  =)

And then you fucked up by saying , that i am doing a sarcasm posting. Well done sir  



tripenfall on 15 October 2019

This game has no right to work on a handheld console, yet it does! Kudos to CDPR and an extra thanks for having the balls to put the whole game on a 32GB cart....



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Amnesia on 15 October 2019

Even if it was a native development for the XBOX360, I think it would be slightly better.



AJNShelton on 15 October 2019
HollyGamer said:

Well so which one is you called "Sarcasm' Because all of my statement are based on DF videos, and why the hell are you complaining about my statement and feeling down of some of the fact on statement, nobody said PS4 version are perfect. 

The point is, you make assumptions based on what DF does not say.  They do say shings and you understand the quite opposite



Dante9 on 15 October 2019
Shiken said:
All I see is a lot of salt and downplay being thrown around over a very good port. I mean the amount of sarcasm in some of the OP replies that he tries to look unbias with is kind funny TBH. But I digress...

Switcher 3 looks good to me, and I already beat the game on my PS4. I will be playing it again on Switch both docked and portable, as a game like this is perfect for burst play on the go. I never had time for a second playthrough before, but with Switch I do so I look forward to making different choices this time around. That alone makes this the best version of the game for me. CD Project Red deserves my money for this game, and I hope more big games like this continue to come to Switch.

An absolutely huge, story driven RPG is "perfect for burst play on the go"? Well, maybe for a second playthrough.



Shiken on 15 October 2019
Dante9 said:
Shiken said:
All I see is a lot of salt and downplay being thrown around over a very good port. I mean the amount of sarcasm in some of the OP replies that he tries to look unbias with is kind funny TBH. But I digress...

Switcher 3 looks good to me, and I already beat the game on my PS4. I will be playing it again on Switch both docked and portable, as a game like this is perfect for burst play on the go. I never had time for a second playthrough before, but with Switch I do so I look forward to making different choices this time around. That alone makes this the best version of the game for me. CD Project Red deserves my money for this game, and I hope more big games like this continue to come to Switch.

An absolutely huge, story driven RPG is "perfect for burst play on the go"? Well, maybe for a second playthrough.

Just gonna act like there is not a ton of side content and exploration to tackle in short bursts on the go?

Side quests, treasure, crafting, etc?

Then tackle the main missions during your longer playthroughs.  Yes it is perfect for short burst gameplay on the go, but hey nice try at an attempt to...no...no it wasn't.  Your downplay was horrible and makes you look like you have not even played the game at all.

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Korvo_Attano on 15 October 2019

Judging by the pictures posted above and the DF video, there's no "Wind's howling" on Switch.. more like a low whimper.