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Anyone excited about Dragon Quest Builders 2?
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Yeah, the Japanese version does at least. And unless they patch it for the English release.... I don't think it's gonna be different. Someone told me that yesterday and I went to look at a framerate test on YouTube and it drops in the low 20s. Huge turn off for me. It sucks because I love DQB and me + 2 friends were gonna buy it
Day 1 and will most likely be the game I keep returning to forever unless they release another sequel.
The original did too on Switch, it actually ran better undocked. From what I understand the framerate issues in 2 happen more when things get really complicated later game though and it's not throughout.
Not from what I've seen in the video though, and in the first the fps was unlocked too but I don't remember it dropping under 30, at least not frequently if it did
It was unlocked in 1 but definitely dropped into the 20s docked on your island if you had a lot going on post-game. Really juddery in general though, it probably would've been better with a 30fps cap for smoothness.
I haven't played 2 myself but that's what the review I watched on it mentioned. Really good review in general for those interested so I'll link:
Yeah but that's the thing, in the video I've seen, there doesn't seem to have that much going on, just exploring normally, and it drop in the low 20. Where the 1st one was able to hit 60fps for a lot of the time from what I've played.
Here's the video if you're interested.
Contra Network uses pirated software and their framerate tests have been suspect in the past. Watch the video I linked, performance isn't perfect but it appears to run pretty well mostly. And the reviewer makes note of the later game framerate issues on Switch (and also the fact this game chews battery worse than BOTW!).
edit: also that video is using the prelaunch demo, not the final game.
edit: also that video is using the prelaunch demo, not the final game.
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I absolutely loved the first one- it was way better and more charming than I expected.
So excited to play the sequel in co-op!
So excited to play the sequel in co-op!
I loved the first one and I like the new additions .. I havent liked the marketing and how it breaks the 4th wall but I dont think thats really what the game is about, but yeah, my wife was also a big fan so well be playing together :)
DQB was the sleeper hit that became my GotY the year it came out. I am absolutely thrilled to know that there is a sequel and it is COMING SO SOON
such a good game
such a good game
Very excited. Played at E3 until the timer ended my game session. Feels like the first one but more refined. I always loved the making a blueprint and building stuff in it. Definitely picking up at launch.
Also seems like they expanded how involved the villagers get
Also seems like they expanded how involved the villagers get
Boy, am I. I cannot fucking wait for this game. Played the first game's demo and was hooked as hell but ultimately decided against buying it because the existence of the second game was already known. Been waiting over a year since then.
I know this is a tired meme but in this case it is true. This game is perfect for Switch!
I know this is a tired meme but in this case it is true. This game is perfect for Switch!
Its so much fucking fun. I think about DQB all the time and I'm super hyped for this. It comes out soon too.
I'm excited but I'm torn between
PS4 version ;: silky smooth 60fps
Switch version : portability.
PS4 version ;: silky smooth 60fps
Switch version : portability.
I'm incredibly excited for it. Adore the first one, and everything I've seen of the second makes the first one look like a pile of crap by comparison.
I've played a lot of the demo on Switch (JP version) and the framerate isn't ideal but it's definitely playable, and a small price to pay for portability. For me anyway.
I've played a lot of the demo on Switch (JP version) and the framerate isn't ideal but it's definitely playable, and a small price to pay for portability. For me anyway.
Save state. I think you have to have cleared the first chapter for the hat, and the final chapter for the Dragonlord Throne.
What makes you say that? I've been in the DQB subreddit and reading impressions of it since it came out and have yet to hear anyone say it's anything but a massive improvement in every way.
A review from Gamekult.(6/10)
-the game is very linear
-there is no story mode if you play with other players
-you have to unlock the multiplayer mode:
-The fights are less interesting.The monsters can't destroy your buildings anymore.
-No too much building this time...you can spend a lot of time without building anything.A lot of NPCs will do everything for you.
Yup. Day 1 buy for me. I hope the story is as engaging as the first game.
DQB consumed me in pretty much the same way as BotW.
DQB consumed me in pretty much the same way as BotW.
Nice! I remember someone said it was preorder that's why I wasn't sure. Loved that design more than 2's supersaiyan hairdo.
Getting it day one, so yeah, I'm excited. I had a lot of fun with the first game and will probably go through all the challenges before 2 releases.
Not really. I played the first for about 10 hours and felt I got enough out of it at that point. The games are a lot of fun and I much prefer this to something like Minecraft, but ultimately they're not for me.
Honestly this makes the game more appealing in my eyes.
Mmm, the building thing sounds bad for the type of play i like actually (i like building stuff, if the villagers are completely automated in building your city, that would make me sad, but if you can choose that would be great actually). I was waiting for 2 instead of buying 1 after loving the demo, but it seems it change some things for the worse? While i would not like monsters detroying my buildings all the time, a little bit of it seems cool. The fights seem less interesting? how so?
What do people that have played both think?
Okay, that's not as bad as I thought :) From what I've seen/heard the use of the NPC's to build is more or less optional, though it helps out when you're just building massive blueprints.
Why is this better than the first game? I liked the first but only played it a few hours. The time limits on stuff really annoyed me as I found it stressful. I wish it was just an exploration, combat and resource game and didn't have the stress of the time mechanic in regards to the trophies especially?
Is this just the same game but different skin?
Is this just the same game but different skin?
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