grfunkulus
Banned
Yeah, it has lost its personality and now looks like a generic UE 4 game. How exciting!!
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Kataploom
Gold Member
Finally can play with proper controls, hoping they release the other two.
This got the same treatment as Demon Souls on PS5, just different machines, the same than Spyro and Crash remasters, Xenoblade, Dead Space etc. And it's not even full price... I don't know what else do some of you want... Nintendo don't "get away" with nothing because most people don't care about what you or I consider "appropriate"
SF Kosmo
Al Jazeera Special Reporter
It does seem closer to a remake than a remaster, although it's sort of that middle ground where only the graphics are remade.
I do think they plan was originally to just do trilogy but when 4 got pushed back they scaled up on this. I think we'll see 2 and 3 but whether or not they get this same treatment probably depends on how it sells.
SF Kosmo
Al Jazeera Special Reporter
Ain't nothing indie about Hi-Fi Rush, it's AAA as fuck, and every bit as good as Metroid.
But, you know, win-win, either way.
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Variahunter
Member
OMG the game is incredibly beautiful for a Switch game !
I'm in awe for the first time on this console.
Seriously, an artistic masterclass from Retro Studios !
I'm in awe for the first time on this console.
Seriously, an artistic masterclass from Retro Studios !
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
The morph ball has dynamic lighting lighting up the darker areas too
Oh and in the stream so far I've not noticed the doors taking too long to open or anything so that's nice too (but probably a duh despite the better visuals, streaming speeds are way higher than GC's disc drive now).
Gonna turn that off now though, don't want more splendor spoiled. Also that dude's an imbecile at times, Idk how one can know lots/be excited for stuff too and then at the same time be such a horrid player and get a TON of stuff wrong in some videos too. Reminds me of VGE, lol.
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Variahunter
Member
For the hesitant people here, it's a complete remake, I don't even understand Nintendo's logic calling it a remaster.
Complete graphic remake, 3d assets from environments, models, textures, effects and even more gorgeous artistic direction than the original.
I'm currently playing it and have a hard time restraining myself from taking pictures, because each new room is an incredible sight to behold.
I'm not exagerating here (of course if we remain on Switch), but even having a good pc with a 3080ti, it's really beautiful.
I guess the level design and corridor style of the game allowed them to really push the graphics here.
Most impressive game on switch, no doubt. Could pass for a PS4 game.
Complete graphic remake, 3d assets from environments, models, textures, effects and even more gorgeous artistic direction than the original.
I'm currently playing it and have a hard time restraining myself from taking pictures, because each new room is an incredible sight to behold.
I'm not exagerating here (of course if we remain on Switch), but even having a good pc with a 3080ti, it's really beautiful.
I guess the level design and corridor style of the game allowed them to really push the graphics here.
Most impressive game on switch, no doubt. Could pass for a PS4 game.
Kuranghi
Member
Holy shit I'm loving this so much, its amazing.
The rain effect is different on the arm cannon depending on whether you're looking down, forward or straight up, it flows up or down or spots, super awesome attention to detail!
Worried about screen effects being missing? How about even better than the original, in terms of thoughtfulness anyway.
The rain effect is different on the arm cannon depending on whether you're looking down, forward or straight up, it flows up or down or spots, super awesome attention to detail!
Worried about screen effects being missing? How about even better than the original, in terms of thoughtfulness anyway.
AngelMuffin
Member
Why, when they can sell you each for $39?wtf that should have been for all three.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Nice one of my favorites. It's clearly a big upgrade.
AngelMuffin
Member
It’s not a compete remake ala Dead Space or Demon’s Souls but more than just a run of the mill remaster. Maybe closer to Shadow of the Colossus or Last of Us territory.
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Synless
Member
It was always 60fps.
Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Rrr.. I would have gotten this had I not spent my funds this month on March preorders. I’d say I could play Trilogy on Wii U VC, but I want these sharp colors.
Kataploom
Gold Member
How's the resolution? I got a new 4K 43" TV and Smash and other 1080p games look sharp on it, but Xenoblade 2... Oh boy, gave me a headache...
Likely for performance reasons. It would probably be too taxing on the hardware if every shot would cast its own lighting.The morph ball has dynamic lighting lighting up the darker areas too
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
Seems like a concious decision to not have them light up at all since they could do it for charge shots only at least which would be one at a time always vs the morph ball's lighting being constant (so maybe it could at least be the muzzle flashes rather than the actual shots too, that'd be similar).
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Buggy Loop
Member
Hmm yea, bigger upgrade that i thought. Must of had my rose tinted glasses while watching the stream.
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GametimeUK
Member
Looks fantastic on the Switch Oled screen. Beautiful.
SF Kosmo
Al Jazeera Special Reporter
I'm guessing because it isn't "from the ground up," it's just the graphical assets that have been updated, it's still essentially identical in gameplay, level design, cut scenes, text, etc.
Just played it for a bit. it is a solid 60fps. Not just an HD emulation like sunshine/galaxy, looks like a native port of the game with upgraded visuals. New lighting, texture, and some geometry has been updated as well I believe.
Fantastic port so far just wish they included prime 2 as well.
Fantastic port so far just wish they included prime 2 as well.
GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
It feels strange dusting off my Switch and being so immersed in a game on it again.
I have had dreams about this remake. This is bootyful.
Dear Nintendo,
I will probably go back to the hate part of my love/hate relationship with you AFTER playing only ONE OF THE GREATEST GAMES OF ALL TIME
I have had dreams about this remake. This is bootyful.
Dear Nintendo,
I will probably go back to the hate part of my love/hate relationship with you AFTER playing only ONE OF THE GREATEST GAMES OF ALL TIME
kingwingin
Member
Going to be a long wait for the physical release. Wonder if they will release 2 and 3 like this before prime 4
Buggy Loop
Member
Buy digital now and succumb to the urge, even though i have a huge backlog..
Or wait a bit to buy physical, a better investment long term than even the stock market when these go out of production...
Or wait a bit to buy physical, a better investment long term than even the stock market when these go out of production...
Art The Clown
Banned
This brings back so many fucking memories of simpler times playing this around thanksgiving 2002.
Shits_McGiggles
Member
I'm assuming you masturbated to The Last of Us Part I?
TexMex
Member
Can’t express how good this looks docked on my OLED. Not a simple uprez at all, they sold themselves short not talking about the upgrades here. The character models often redone, all the lighting and particle effects look significantly better, details in the environments, etc. I wouldn’t call it a remake but a remaster is greatly selling this short.
NikuNashi
Member
Its like someone who hasnt eaten in 3 weeks eating a big mac and saying its as good as a prime wagyu steak. I get it, you have been starving and got thrown a bone, but come on man.
Buggy Loop
Member
Ok yea, legit job from Retro. Not even a fair comparison considering the emulation for the comparison.
chaseroni
Member
1000% this.Only thing I'm disappointed in is they didn't make the beam blasts light up. Clearly they have dynamic lighting there with those enemies that are glowing and illuminate dark halls and corridors but they don't apply that to your shots or muzzle flash.
However, maybe that would be too distracting or completely change the dark mood they wanted for those areas because you don't have to worry about ammo in these games so you'd just light up the whole area by your shooting? I don't know
Oh, also, the first organic sandy areas could have a bit more extensive overhaul in some of the assets, the first big tree looked pretty chunky still and the camera zoomed right in on that, when in other areas they've made other stuff much smoother...
I miss the beam blast lights, and some of the materials just look shiny/off...
For a switch game this feels like as good as we are gonna get for awhile. I hope they remake 2 with a switch pro in mind or something.
I dream of a very high fidelity remake, and this is a great update to a classic.
Overall this is a fuckin winner in my book, very happy for a new set of people to enjoy one of my favorite games of all time.
Danjin44
The nicest person on this forum
I guess I must be blind because this doesn't looks like just "resolution upscale".
Nintendo is having a laugh with that pricing.
Buggy Loop
Member
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
Holy shit, finally! Looks way better than original version. Can't wait to play @ 4K on PC. I just need to know one and very important thing... is it GameCube remaster for humans or Wii versions for aliens?
Buggy Loop
Member
Secret of Evolution
Banned
I guess I must be blind because this doesn't looks like just "resolution upscale".
Fair enough. I’m more interested in actual gameplay graphics than cutscenes though.
Buggy Loop
Member
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Nintendo sure as shit didn't do this release any favors. This is way bigger upgrade than they made it out to be.
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
Which is Dolphin and which is Switch?! Labels pls.
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ComputerBlue
Member
One of the best games ever made.
Shits_McGiggles
Member
Everybody saying how much of a rip-off it is at $40 while I'm here completely shocked that Nintendo didn't try to sell it at $60.
Queso de Grande
Member
The bottom is the remaster. The ship was redesigned.
Bridges
Member
Still have my GCN copy but never got around to finishing it. Dual stick controls might be enough for me to actually bite on this, those original controls never really clicked with me.
I'm curious though for anyone already playing this, does this version also include the option for wii-style pointer controls?
I'm curious though for anyone already playing this, does this version also include the option for wii-style pointer controls?
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
Ya, I saw that much, I'm not blind mate. Especially evident in the 2nd bottom!!1
Yes. And a button mapped to quick recenter of calibration since joycons have drift for lack of sensor bar. Also hybrid controls that are like original GC + gyro freelook.
Some folks say it feels heavy/laggy with both of those but probably just a matter of needing to adjust to the scheme. Or maybe they will add more deadzone settings and what not from feedback, who knows (also option for gyro with twin stick controls as currently it's not there).
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