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Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition shows off 2D Mode, new stories, orchestral soundtrack selection and more
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I'm not sure you know the meaning of the word opinion, so no, I'll standby what I said. I couldn't care less if you don't see it or not.
I think it's massively downgraded and anyone who's played the PS4 and PC I've seen said similar. It's blurry and loses all the other elements of the original. Probably because it's running at a much lower resolution.
Not really a big deal to me, but it's definitely a major downgrade from the game running on optimal settings on PC, for example. So I understand if anyone says that and where they're coming from.
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This is why I pointed it out because it doesn't ring true.
There is no need to get defensive about it
The most interesting feature from the 3DS version will live on Switch. Now I don't feel that bad because its lack of localization.
If I clear up the rest of my backlog and there are some dry months for me, I'll be down to pick it up. The QoL improvements and being able to play it portably make up for it being a late port with slightly downgraded visuals
Will probably replay this with the 2D decently far down the line, so some of this stuff is encouraging even if it's not gonna make me pick it up anytime near release.
Rather, as someone still chipping away at the postgame for the PS4 version, I was pretty worried the new stuff would be stuck all the way there. But instead it looks like it'll either be before the second third or during it. So that's nice at least.
Rather, as someone still chipping away at the postgame for the PS4 version, I was pretty worried the new stuff would be stuck all the way there. But instead it looks like it'll either be before the second third or during it. So that's nice at least.
I thought Jasper might actually join the party but I guess those scenes are just Hendrik's story? Hmm.
Haven't really started the game yet (too many games), but I happily would double dip if this comes physical on PS4 too. Because I want both, the PS4 visuals, and all the other new additions of the switch version. Switch version still looks very awesome though.
when you say objective things you can't use the excuse of it being your opinion. "massively downgraded" and "loses all the other elements of the original" are objective facts, not subjective opinions.
edit: lmao, just noticed the username. never mind :)
It's a definitive edition so I doubt it. Something just as niche like Astral Chain or Daemon are more likely to get ones because they're new games rather than enhanced ports or definite editions. They seem limited in how they decide what games get CE. Fire Emblem, Zelda, Xenoblade are usually the only ones that get any special edition. Everything else basically just gets controller and accessory bundles? Like Smash, MK, Pokemon, Mario, etc. Or nothing at all if it's too niche, like Bayonetta. I wouldn't expect anything honestly, certainly not like the CE SE did for DQXI, which was great.
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it most likely will get a collector's edition. nintendo is probably positioning it as a major title in their lineup, and the previous SE RPG they published (octopath) got an special edition. this is probably a bigger deal for them than octopath.
bayonetta got special edition
bolded: which got a special edition ...both times they put it out lol
I can barely see a difference between the Switch and PS4 versions, so I really doubt the average person will give a damn (tbf even on games with an apparent downgrade - they rarely care). Sucks if that's all that matters to you, hopefully then you can play it on a PC with the better music or a patch gets released, but it is completely laughable to me to insist on there being some massive downgrade in graphics for this game.
not a joke account, more like a fanboy obsessed with exclusives. i can imagine she's not taking this one well.
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For reference when I think massive downgrade it's more along the lines of like RE4 on the CG to RE4 on a mobile device. Something where you could see two thumbnails of the game side by side and they don't look like there's any chance they're the same.
Like this compared to this. I'm not even sure if that would completely count for me as "massive" but it's in the ballpark.
Like this compared to this. I'm not even sure if that would completely count for me as "massive" but it's in the ballpark.
The game looks remarkably good. It would be really cool if there was a Switch Pro if this supported it.
I don't think the Switch can run anything better.I agree, this really is a MASSIVE DOWNGRADE compared to the PS4 and PC version. What the fuck were Nintendo thinking?
ok now the massive downgrade comment makes senseI agree, this really is a MASSIVE DOWNGRADE compared to the PS4 and PC version. What the fuck were Nintendo thinking?
They have gotten a bit ridiculous here with the dynamic resolution scaling geez.I agree, this really is a MASSIVE DOWNGRADE compared to the PS4 and PC version. What the fuck were Nintendo thinking?
As powerful as two NESes duct taped.I agree, this really is a MASSIVE DOWNGRADE compared to the PS4 and PC version. What the fuck were Nintendo thinking?
More like Square haven't decided how much to charge. In the end if Switch sales are better than PS4, than no incentive to patch, just buy the Switch version
For those who haven't played, it's a super easy game. You can add difficulty modifiers but only at the start of the game. At a church (save point) you can remove them but not apply them again. I recommend the super tough monsters. Without it, I couldn't stand how easy all of the battles were. IMO, all of the other modifiers are more annoying than anything else.
Yeah these people trippin. These little difference are the same "little" differences you see in xbox one X vs PS4 pro games yet the pro is fine in these cases.
I'd consider this an upgradeI agree, this really is a MASSIVE DOWNGRADE compared to the PS4 and PC version. What the fuck were Nintendo thinking?
This is Square-Enix we're talking about, it'll be 9 months later when people have long since given up waiting and double dipped on Switch, and it'll be an upgrade DLC priced suspicously on the high end for what it realistically offers.
Nice!!! Really shaping up to be the definitive version....if the graphical department holds up.
Looking forward to this. Wondering how different the 2D mode is from 3D, and the ease of switching between either.
Looking forward to this. Wondering how different the 2D mode is from 3D, and the ease of switching between either.
I'm enjoying the PS4 version right now, but also looking forward to the Definitive Edition of Dragon Quest XI on the Switch thanks to these great additions.
Despite the "massive downgrade," of course. :)
Despite the "massive downgrade," of course. :)
Whenever there is a impressive current gen port on Switch, some people feel the need to make sure that everyone knows it's still a massive downgrade.
Personally I think it looks amazing and probably a little better than most people here where expecting. I remember thread where people thought they would have to use the 3DS 3D version as a starting point because Switch could never run the PS4/UE4 version.
Now the Switch version is pretty much everything you could have hoped for.
They did offer the World of Final Fantasy Maxima upgrade on PS4 at the same time as the Switch port, so there's some hope.
Fuuuuck i hate double dipping especially on switch. (I hate the lack of trophies which is why i always get multiplatform games on my ps4)
But i want to play the game entirely in 2D, itll look and feel just different enough to make it feel like a new game. If they dont patch ps4 version with it. (I actually hope they do with added trophies lol) i guess ill steal (buy) a switch copy from somewhere.
But i want to play the game entirely in 2D, itll look and feel just different enough to make it feel like a new game. If they dont patch ps4 version with it. (I actually hope they do with added trophies lol) i guess ill steal (buy) a switch copy from somewhere.
At least square enix add stuff instead of just porting like most devs do on the switch. I see this being a switch exclusive for a while, before they add the extra stuff on the pc and ps4. They want to sell the switch version, so these extras are good enough for most.
This is true, although World of Final Fantasy Maxima is published by Square Enix for both consoles in the West. Whereas Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition is published by Nintendo outside of Japan.
Another example of a Dragon Quest Switch port of a game over 2 years old in Japan by the time of release and published by Nintendo in the West is Dragon Quest Builders. That featured Switch exclusives in the form of the Great Sabrecub mount as well as retro-themed objects and blocks. Any word if those additions eventually made their way to the PS4 and Vita versions of that game?
Plus the possibility that the arrangement to obtain the orchestral music might not just be for this game but also Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, at least if recent rumors prove true.