There’s Only One Reason to Get Dark Souls Remastered on Switch

Twinfinite writes:

Dark Souls Remastered on Switch is an announcement we've been anticipating for a long time now. But here's why we're torn about it.

[solderman]

The only reason to get it is if you like 720p 30fps and the original engine not the new DS3 one. There will be blight town slowdown I'm sure. I think 60fps is the only way to play a souls game today. Reaction time is everything.

It is not enough to just say everything is portable and it gets a free pass.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

30fps is not going to make you too slow to react to the enemies.XD

[indyman7777]

Yeah when people want to put something down they say stuff that all the sudden is suppose to be a bad thing.

[cleft5]

Seriously, beside the draw of this on the Switch is the same draw of all these games on the Switch. Its the on the go aspect, which turns out is really and truly compelling. I love my Switch because I get these great games on the go.

I never thought of myself as a mobile gamer, but with the Switch I get the best of both worlds.

[darthv72]

Id say get DS on the switch seeing as its a DS game on the switch.

Sometimes i will get a game new to a platform despite that game being made popular by another. I like to take the road less travled.

[Prince_TFK]

What other portable device out there that can play Dark Soul? While I agree that it shouldn't get a free pass, we still don't have any other portable gaming device with the caliber of the Switch yet.

[Rivitur]

My nvidia shield, my vita with remote play from my pc and my phone also screen mirroring my pc. Go on try harder

[DankSinatra]

@Rivitur let's reword what he said, what other portable device can play dark souls on hardware alone and doesn't need internet connection? You're answer seems to be the go to when that's not what people mean when they ask the above question.

Go on, try harder.

[WeAreLegion]

A laptop. And it's just as portable as a Switch. Neither of them fits in a pocket.

You need a backpack for both.

What about a Surface?

[DankSinatra]

@WeAreLegion a laptop also doesn't fit in your hands, have a very portable detachable controller, and tends to be much more expensive (and why do you need a backpack for the switch? I can fit the console in one pocket and the controller in another, sure it's not ideal but you don't need a backpack for one lol).

[TheFirstClassic]

@wearelegion I carry my switch in my pocket a lot. Wouldnt want it there all day, but it aint that bad.

[indyman7777]

Rivitur all those setups have a delay. ALL of them, if you play Vita no delay but if you play on my 3500 dollar tv with my fast fiber optics connection there is STILL a added lag. Plus you cant get most of the CONSOLE games on the setups you mentioned. Plus the better sheild cost as much as a SWITCH and you still need something to display it on.

When I play my $2,200 gaming laptop setup with shield I can see a visible lag to my $3500 tv.

[indyman7777]

@WeAreLegion Did you read that somewhere? I just stood up, walked over to my entertainment center picked up my SWITCH WITHOUT even taking the joycons off I put it in my POCKET, it fit well. So, you are either a bold faced lair, or more likely you just read some fanboy hate, and repeated it as fact.

[G3ng4r]

Guy wears skinny jeans maybe.
Switch isn't the smallest portable device but it fits in your hands unlike a laptop. No sense in trying to reason with scrubby fanboys desperate enough to mirror dark souls to their vita or phone.

[ocelot07]

A laptop?

Ill be getting it on the switch though.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@Riv
The shield aside, neither your phone nor your Vita play it natively; you're entirely at the mercy of your internet connection for streaming, and any glitches, lag, and disconnections that happen with them.
With Switch, that's not an issue.
And between the shield and the Switch, more people choose the Switch.

You try harder.

@ Legion
HAHAHA, no.
As someone who's owned multiple laptops for gaming and web surfing, none of them are as convenient for gaming on the go as Switch.
And even with an armor case, I have a pair of cargo pants that the whole thing fits into a lower leg pocket quite easily, unlike a laptop.
A laptop is not "just as portable" as the Switch.
A laptop is nowhere near as quick and easy to set up, put away, and play anywhere regardless of sitting or standing.

[ABizzel1]

I do t understand why people try to act like a laptop is some giant evil boulder you have to carry around. There are 11” and 13” laptops and tablets that work extremely well for light gaming. Can it fit in your pocket no, is it still portable yes. When people game they’re generally stationary so just as easy as it is just as easy to pull out a laptop and game as it is a switch, plus you get more power and a larger screen. Plus The 940m laptops are $400 - $500, which are great little devices.

That being said the switch is still a great alternative as well. Stop bashing it, and Switch fans stop downplaying alternatives.

[Prince_TFK]

abizzel1

How can you play Nintendo games on a laptop? That is what I wonder whenever these people say “laptop as just as portable as the Switch”. If so, why not say the PC is as good as the X1 and the PS4 considering all of them are stationary? Such a stupid way of thinking.

Plus, why try so hard to look for alternative when you already have a good system to play everything on without the hassles and the jumping through hoops? A latop, no matter how small is it, you can’t hold it in your hand. You need a separate controller. And a 11 inches laptop is not what I call portable, considering most of the fanboys here already say the Switch is too big.

As for tablet, you need to stream from internet, which itself is another hassle. And where did you get the idea that people mostly only play game stationary? You mean 70 millions people bought the 3DS to play on TV?

[ABizzel1]

@Kun_ADR

First response above: "What other portable device out there that can play Dark Soul?"
Then changes to: "How can you play Nintendo games on a laptop?"

You literally asked what other portable device out there can play Dark Souls. That has absolutely nothing to do with Nintendo games. And for that matter a PC is just as good if not better than an Xbox or PlayStation as well, so I have no clue where you were trying to go with that, and if you don't want people responding or making suggestions, then you should have never asked the question to begin with. And if someone really wanted to get Nintendo games on there they would just emulate the GB, GBA, DS, NES, SNES, N64, GC, and Wii.

"Plus, why try so hard to look for alternatives"

You brought the entire debate up to begin with. And the Switch isn't the most portable thing either, it's about the size of a tissue box in width and height with the joycons attached, and while it can fit in a pocket, most people carry a cellphone and wallet, so adding the switch in your pocket is an unlikely event for many people. It's often carried in something.

"As for tablet, you need to stream from internet"

Absolute lies, and you don't know what you're talking about, because you're only a console gamer. The the NVIDIA Shield Tablet is a tablet that runs full games and the reason the Switch concept and design were so effortless (NVIDIA laid the entire foundation for the Switch, Nintendo already had handhelds, but the Switch is the NVIDIA Shield tablet 2), Google Pixel C is a gaming Tablet that runs full games with the same process the Switch has, the majority of the Surface Pro tablets can also game ranging from Switch to just below XBO, and the SurfaceBook is more powerful than a base PS4 up to matching XBO-X GPU power.

"And where did you get the idea that people mostly only play game stationary? You mean 70 millions people bought the 3DS to play on TV?"

Those 70m people are sitting at home, in the car, on the bus, on a train, on an airplane or otherwise stationary when they're gaming. Just like any person gaming on a laptop or tablet. And you can get any R5 or 940m laptop for around $500 to play games anywhere as well.

[IamTylerDurden1]

U can just remote play Bloodborne, DS2, DS3, DS1 Re (when it releases) on Vita or your phone. It's 2018, are u really ever very far from Wi Fi?

[da1writer]

GPD Win 2, smallest gaming laptop available :

Dark Souls Running on it -
https://youtu.be/0r3iTLnNIq...

Dark Souls 3 Running on it -
https://youtu.be/uMk4otCMQR...

[PurpHerbison]

Wait, wait, wait. Where did you read they are redoing it on the new engine? I hope that isn't the case. I just want them to fix the issues they were too lazy to fix the first time around. Not a complete overhaul. Game might just lose a whole lot of its charm if true.

[indyman7777]

I agree except I would replace the word Lazy with CHEAP. When you use the word cheap they like to trick people into thinking the actual programmers and artist are lazy. Those are the most hard working and passion-ed workers around.

Most executives like to take credit for things working well and pass it off to employees when it comes to unfinished or unpolished games. It's the man hours (which cost more money that executives cut)

[shadowraiden]

it would need a remake if they do plan to do the 60 fps as the original dark souls engine had everything tied to 30 fps its why on PC you could break the game easily if you forced it into 60 fps.

[bluefox755]

Shh! You're not allowed to do anything but praise Nintendo around here!
Of course a 30fps version of the game will be vastly inferior to a 60fps version. How is this even up for debate?

[Athos]

So you are admitting that all of the 30fps PS4 games are "vastly inferior" to the PC version. Finally a PS4 fanboy that speaks the truth.

[bluefox755]

@athos Yes. I am. Of course they are...
If a game is multiplat, I would almost never choose to play the PS4 version, lol. Who would choose 30fps over 60fps? Furthermore, where do you get "fanboy"? I have zero brand loyalty. If PS4 ported their exclusives to PC, I would sell my PS4 tomorrow, and never look back, lol.

Edit- It's rich that you have the audacity to call me a fanboy. After reading just a few of the comments in your history, lol.

[Theknightofnights]

Bluefox saying he has no brand loyalty is like saying I don't like Zelda. It's just not true.

[TheOptimist]

I think even the PS3/Xbox versions were 30 fps, yet millions of players completed them.... Logic much?

[gangsta_red]

That's the thing, I remember playing Dark Souls for 360 and having the best time. Not once did I think the game would be better at 60fps.

[TheFirstClassic]

The recent ones on console were 30 fps, but once the switch version is announced to be 30 fps its considered unplayable. Completely retarded, I play on pc mostly but 30 fps for a 3rd person game is fine.

[Segata]

Dark Souls Remaster none of them are using the DSIII engine. That was proven to be false info. Switch is 1080P docked. Also, remember when people hated the first game so much because of 30FPS? I don't.

[TheFirstClassic]

Its 1080p docked tho. 30 fps is fine for a 3rd person action game, and you dont know how blighttown will run.

30 fps is the only way to play dark souls now? Since when? Since the switch version was announced to be 30 fps??

DARK SOULS 3 AND BLOODBORNE RAN AT 30 FPS ON CONSOLE.

[Nintentional]

What’s the fps on Bloodborne on PS4 like? Oh it’s also 30fps, yet it’s probably the best game on the PS4?? Lol

[indyman7777]

@solderman. We read the article Solderman we know it will be 1080p and like all games 720p in handheld mode. Stop trying to make it sound like it is 720p. 720p on a small screen has way more pexils "PER INCH" than 4k on a 55 inch tv. Oh course I'm talking per inch so dont try to twist that too.

[Sirk7x]

The game is not being remade with any new engine; That statement was retracted. So far, seems like it's just a resolution upscale until we hear more info. Also, the only console version of any Dark Souls game to run at 60 was Scholar of the First Sin.

[Shineon]

Bloodbourne wasent 60fps and it played fine accordingto the sony fanbase so 720p 30 should still provode a fun experiene just like it did on the very capable ps3

[Akarogg]

It's 1080p not 720p

[PikaPlayzHD]

It's 1080p 30fps, do your research!
And the frame rate is confirmed to be more stable/improved on Switch as well

[DarXyde]

Bloodborne and Dark Souls III both target 30fps. What argument are you trying to make?

[Uken12]

You're a moron. First you will say Nintendo doesn't get 3rd party releases. It gets a 3rd party release and you still criticize. Maybe some people want to play it on the Switch. Maybe they like the Controller better, i know I do. Maybe it's the only system they have.

Also Dark Souls 3 barely looks better than Dark Souls. Omg some cloth movements! A little more reflection! Slightly cleaner. The difference will not be huge at all.

[xX1NORM1Xx]

So it was cool when dark souls 3 was 30 fps on PS4/xbox1 but now the worlds brains have changed and can't play 30 fps games anymore? I much prefer 60+ fps and I don't like dark souls so I won't be buying it but you make it seem like all of a sudden it's impossible to enjoy a 30fps game which it bullshit I've seen people play games at sub 20 fps when their pc can't handle a game they still enjoy it, multiplayer is a different issue but we are talking dark souls it's a primarily single player game and I'm sure the invasion stuff will be limited to other witch users invading your switch game who will also be locked at 30 so they won't be at a disadvantage or anything.

I'm primarily a pc gamer if it came out locked at 30 on pc I'd be mad not that I couldn't play it but that I couldn't play it how I want and that's the trade off of consoles vs pc cheap and playable vs expensive and customisable if I want to play at 4K resolution with low textures and high shadows for some reason I should be able too.

Yes I know Xbox one x and PS4 have some customisation to how you want to play sometimes but they are also getting expensive I paid £450 for an Xbox one x that's a lot more than £200 for an S or a slim PS4.

[Orionsangel]

The human eye can only see 24fps. You'll be fine.

[SuperSonic91]

I wanna play and appreciate the best experience not the inferior one.
Fromsoftware put their best on this game so it should be played the way it was meant to be played not a watered down version.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Just bc it can run on Switch doesn't mean it should. How many concessions are they going to make? If u want Dark Souls on the go play Salt n Sanctuary on Vita, they don't have to sell their first born so it can run either.

[IamTylerDurden1]

How are they even calling it Remastered on Switch when it may arguably look/run even worse than the original version? Original engine, 720p, and probably 24-25fps but it's a remaster?

[TheFirstClassic]

Its going to be 1080p docked. Hurr just play salt and sanctuary on vita, I have never seen this many retarded comments on one n4g thread.

[CaptainObvious878]

I personally like a big, bright screen, a controlled environment without any distractions, and basic features on the console I play games like DS on, which require immense focus and concentration to succeed in... but I guess I'm weird like that.

I don't see the appeal of DS on the switch at all unless you're just a casual gamer with money to waste.

[isa_scout]

Reason #1 You have a Switch and want Dark Souls.

[jaymacx]

Enough said right there..

[Toiletsteak]

This guy is a fukking genius

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

For me, there's several:
#1 I like having more games to play on my main console despite owning several.
#2 I haven't gotten to play all the way through Dark Souls prior to this.
#3 I'm sure there's going to be some sort of exclusive content per version.
#4 I don't stress out over graphics/framerates so it being lesser on Switch doesn't bother me.

[Eiyuuou]

#3 won't happen though.

[Segata]

I can see them adding Link gear via amiibo to it like Skyrim.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

That's what people said about a modern thing like a motorcycle popping up in a Zelda game.
Or Mario running around in a city with actual humans.
Or Bayonetta 2 [or 3 now, for that matter] coming to Nintendo consoles.

Seriously, if you think it's flat-out impossible, you haven't been paying attention.XD

[Eiyuuou]

Not saying it’s impossible, I just don’t see it happening with From Soft.

[LoveSpuds]

Agreed, Nintendo might be able to swing odd exclusive characters or costumes for first party games but this is a 3rd party title where lore is everything. I would be very surprised to find a link costume shoehorned into such a lore heavy game, personally, as a Dark Souls fan I hope they don't either.

[Uken12]

Did you even see From Software bringing Dark Souls to Switch?
I could totally see some exclusive Nintendo items coming to it.
Also Skyrim had exclusive items, never thought that huh?

The Master Sword alone would be awesome.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

@ Love Spuds

As Uken pointed out, Skyrim got Zelda items in it.
Skyrim is LORE-HEAVY AS HELL, and they still managed to squeeze in a good reference item or three.

You can't honestly tell me that the giant evil-looking greatswords Ganon uses in Hyrule Warriors, or a costume that dresses you up to look like the skeletal demonic Phantom Ganon, wouldn't work in a game as grim-dark as Dark Souls.
I won't even take you seriously if you try to tell me stuff like that wouldn't fit in just fine with the visual styles that Dark Souls uses.XD

[coolastheycome]

Never been able to tell the difference between 30 fps and 60fps.

[Old McGroin]

Same here. It's just another weapon for fanboys to use against each other as far as I'm concerned.

[Krysis]

This is top 10 one of the dumbest things I've read this week.

[Sgt_Slaughter]

If we ever have a worst comment award, this is a nomination for 2018's

[bluefox755]

You need to get your eyes checked. It's noticeably smoother. Here, watch it on youtube (make sure you set it to 1080p/60fps). https://www.youtube.com/wat...
And seriously, not trying to be mean, if you can't tell the difference, you may need to get your eyes checked.

[bluefox755]

When watching the video, look at the trees in the background (this was suggested by someone in the comments). Try and tell me you don't see a difference...

[michellelynn0976]

Grow up. Most people can't. They are right. It is for fanboys who just want to obsess over tech. If you can't handle 30fps. Don't play Bloodborne or 85% of the other ps4 games that run at 30fps. Just play a high end pc.

[bluefox755]

@michellelynn "Most people can't"?
Any evidence to back up this ridiculous claim? Or are you just going to get emotional like every other loyalist? Try watching the video I posted. I bet you can tell the difference too. You might have to take off your loyalist goggles first though.
"Don't play Bloodborne"
I didn't say you can't enjoy a game at 30fps. Some of my favorite games of all time are 30fps. I said it's completely ridiculous to assert that there is no difference, or that "most people can't see the difference". Bloodborne was great. It would have been even better @ 60fps. Finally, you don't need a "high end PC" to play games at 60 fps. Quit getting so defensive, it makes you look like a fanboy.

[michellelynn0976]

http://m.ign.com/wikis/xbox...

[michellelynn0976]

Get emotional? Loyalist? Lol pot meets kettle. You just come out and insult someone. Not emotional at all. Lulz

[bluefox755]

@michelle I don't understand what you're trying to tell me by posting a link without any context...
I do have a question for you though...why is it that you think that Nintendo chose to develop nearly every Mario game, the biggest video game franchise in the world, at 60fps? If it doesn't matter, and people can't see the difference...then why would they bother???

[michellelynn0976]

You did not read it. It is all the games frame rate. And most ps4 games are 30fps. Better sell em. Their choice. I am telling you, I don't care. Doom on the ps4 and xbox one doesn't always run at 60fps. Does that ruin it? Again, look in the mirror for someone who sounds like a fanboy.

[bluefox755]

@Michelle All you've done is insult me. You backed up a single one of your claims.
"Most PS4 games are 30fps"
So? And I did read it. I don't play multiplats on PS4. If I have the choice to play at 60fps, why would I play at 30fps? What is your argument?
"Doom on PS4 and Xbox doesn't always run at 60fps"
Well, they do most of the time, but no, occasionally dropping a few fps below 60 does not ruin the game. Never claimed that it did. I said that a 30fps game is vastly inferior to the 60fps version, and it is.

[michellelynn0976]

I have not insulted you. Lol YOU started on someone who just said they can't tell the difference. Tell me, would you rather play Uncharted or COD?

[bluefox755]

@Michelle "I have not insulted you. Lol YOU started on someone who jusr said they can't tell the difference."
I didn't "start" on anyone. I made an observation, and I even stated in the very comment that I wasn't trying to be mean. You however, despite seeing the comment, told me to "grow up". That is an insult.

Edit- I would rather play Uncharted, because it's a better game. This is COMPLETELY irrelevant to what I said. I never said that 30fps RUINS a game. I said that 30fps is ABSOLUTELY inferior to 60fps. Uncharted would absolutely be better if it ran at 60fps, as would any game. I'm not sure what part of this you're not understanding.

[michellelynn0976]

Telling someone they need their eyes checked is insulting their sight. Stop lying.

[bluefox755]

@michelle No, it isn't. It's genuine concern. If someone said that they couldn't see something that was obvious, and other people SHOULD be able to see, the responsible thing would be to suggest they get their eyes checked. I can see how some reactionary types might interpret it that way though, which is WHY I said: "And seriously, not trying to be mean.."

I've literally debunked everything you've said so far. Are you really going to keep trying?

[bluefox755]

@Michelle I'll ask you again, since you ignored it last time. Why is it that you think Nintendo has chosen to make nearly every Mario game 60fps? Why would they do that if it's pointless and no one can tell the difference?

[thisismyaccount]

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[DwightSchrute01]

Wow "look at the trees" lmao. Sony fanboys. Ha ha ha. I can go outside and see real trees. Wtf does this have to do with gaming.

You will never hear a Sony fan talk about gameplay. It's shows what they put as priority.
Realistic looking trees over gameplay! Lol wow just wow.

[Krysis]

For reference, my wife who is not much of a gamer got me an Xbox one X, she watches me play witcher 3 and saw me playing it on the X last night in performance mode. It's mostly 60 fps and said wow it looks way faster and smoother, which is her noob way of saying she noticed the framerate increase and it was dramatic to her. I can't believe you don't notice. Could you do the real gamers a favor and not perpetuate idiocy about framerate as its important to a lot of gamers.

[michellelynn0976]

Grow up. Stop trying to insult someone. Get a life and let others enjoy their games.

[Dragonscale]

@michelle, that comment applies to you also lol.

[kevnb]

Even if you can’t really see it, you surely can feel that games are more responsive at higher frame rates.

[Movefasta1993]

Never go full retard

[beanplant]

Silly willy

[showtimefolks]

Cool

Really ? It's very easy to tell the difference

60 FPS smooth as butter
30 FPS not as much

Play the last of us on ps3 than play it on ps4 you will not only see but game play wise you will feel it too

[Thefreeman012]

Your high. Play on a high end pc then go play on a Xbox or Playstation and tell me you can't see a difference

[thesoftware730]

I'm 100% buying the switch version, my son and I both have Switches, we can play together while I'm at work and he is home, and then we can continue when I get home on the T.Vs or while laying on the couch, or on the patio. Portability is worth it for me.

I'm not sure why everyone thinks the game will still have the terrible frame rates in Blight town..the switch is way more powerful than the Xbox360 and Ps4. Im not claiming no frame rate drops at all, but I'm sure it will be locked closer to 30fps which is 100% playable.

And as far as playing on the go, yes it is a factor for every switch game, a sweet factor I might add..then you can play it at home as well..so we get both worlds..home and portable, I see no way to make that a negative..people need to stop trying to make portability a bad thing, even if you don't use it.

The article does make a good point about online..hopefully they can come up with a solution, maybe even when playing offline have pre-loaded messages and update it when there is a connection?

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

About the online...
This is launching in May, right?
E3's in March.
Sooooo, maybe, just maybe, this is confirmation that Nintendo plans to launch at least some small part of their new online functionality at that point, during or shortly after E3 and before the game officially launches on Switch?

It would make sense. I'd definitely say the case for them talking about their online plans at E3 is at least strengthened by this info.

[Asuka]

Yeah have about 500hrs across PS3 and PC already, so switch version is for me as taking DS on the go is just about the only thing I haven't done yet.

[Krysis]

On the go, nough said.

[CaptainObvious878]

Big screen at 60 fps with actual decent online functionality, nough said.

[joab777]

This is a reason to buy one for me.

[GamingSinceForever]

What a silly article. If you are fortunate enough to have the option to choose between the 3 consoles you get whatever you choose. If you only have the Switch then it’s a no brainer.

[munnyndonuts]

Thanks for stating the obvious, I guess? The article is simply meant to highlight why one might choose the Switch version over the other two, and how it might not be worth it in the end.

[GamingSinceForever]

The article states there is only one reason and that’s stupid.

[Movefasta1993]

Do people really think about gaming when they leave the comfort of their homes? Read a book

[Asuka]

I actually read all the time, and mostly at home. When I'm out and about is pretty much the only time I have to play video games. But again this is just my use case, and could very well be different for everyone...

[Akarogg]

Yes. Especially on a gaming site

[masterfox]

The excuse to own a Switch by lots of people is, "you can play console games on the go", and sorry that's is dumbest thing you can say, you know there are reasons why games are specifically created for a big screen, for better environment viewing and hell more powerful hardware for example. Dark Souls games you need be aware of your surroundings not to mention the tiny item menu, now think about that for a second , you think playing a game like this on a tiny screen will be the best ?, well good luck with that! not to mention it will have visuals in mobile mode like those found 10 years ago on the PS3/360 lol, and this is were the issues start with the Switch, Nintendo tries to advertise this thing as a console on the go, and that is freaking fat lie and the only ones biting this nonsense are people who are ridiculously in love with Nintendo, that thing is limited to a handheld design and needs to comply with it(reality), like battery issues, control issues, space issues, graphic capabilities issues, communication issues, same as other mobile devices issues, so in the end asking to a developer who is creating a console game or PC game to develop the same game for this thing called Switch you are hypothetically asking them to lower his development skills, not to mention who knows if they will find profit in spending extra resources in a lower arse version.

[Asuka]

IDK I have about 100hrs in Xenoblade 2 atm, and been playing it mostly portable, and it is by far a much larger game with a more attentive battle system than DS... And it seems fine on a small screen to me. But yeah that is just my experience so it's not really much to go against your opinion.

[Wrex369]

Off topic but xenoblade 2 is a monster of a game lmao loving it at the moment 😂

[Strafe]

*yawn*

[smashman98]

Yea because Zelda wasn't one of the most technically impressive games in a long time

[CaptainObvious878]

I think you're confused. Zelda was absolutely not a technical marvel. It didn't even have proper AA that's been standard for over a decade.

[Segata]

Everything you post is the dumbest thing you can say.

[gangsta_red]

Where to even begin with how wrong you are?

[G3ng4r]

"Buying a portable console for console games made portable is the dumbest thing you can say."
Hopefully you don't play indies on your ps4, those aren't console games.
"You're asking developer to hold back his skills for probably no profit."
Sure, they have the option to reduce frames or limit lighting effects and fit massive games on switch. It's no surprise by now switch is less powerful than ps4/xbox. Or they could work on switch exclusives which would cost down to a fraction of development costs for something bigger and make a huge profit because switches are selling despite how you feel about it.

[CaptainObvious878]

@Fox

I agree with everything you said and it's funny these ninty loyalists that seem perfectly with last gen hardware in a current gen console can't counter any of your point.

But I wouldn't bother, fox. Even MS fanboys are more reasonable than these lot.

[Strafe]

Yeah, thank God we've got you to downplay anything that isn't on a Sony system. You truly are the most unbiased person on this site that can enlighten us.

Bell end.

A lot of people love Nintendo games, a lot of people are perfectly happy with Nintendo hardware if it's used well, which it is. If I had your stupid sense of logic I wouldn't even play on consoles because my pc is far more advanced than any console on the market.

People like you make me sick, constantly belittling others for enjoying something you don't. You are a sad, sad cretin of of a person.

EDIT:Take a look at this guys comment history, he's a joke. An absolute joke of a human being. A piece of shit on my shoe has more value than this scum stain.

[G3ng4r]

"can't counter any of your point."
Sure, only I did. You're likely too dull to identify a point. Are you aware of how silly sony loyalists look when they boast about specs once they have the weakest strictly console device on the market? Lol get out of here.

And your console should calm down with the jet engine fan, it's only rocking 4.2 tflops.

[thesoftware730]

You are aware that most of what you said can be easily made wrong by the fact that you can dock it and play it on the big screen..then you have, no battery limit, No environment viewing problem, which I never had anyways (get your eyes checked), the graphics will be just fine, look at skyrim for and example of why. What control issues are you talking about? You haven't played a Switch yet, have You? As far as space goes, I have 2, 128 GB SD cards..I have no space issues. I'm guessing the communication issues you mean is needing to find a hotspot/Wi-Fi when on the go? Yeah, find a hotspot or just don't play online until u get home..see , Nintendo Didnt do anything wrong there..that's how devices work lol. Last point. Nintendo is not asking the devs to do anything that has not been done since the begining of gaming, different system, different specs...that is why most dev engines are scalable, see doom for example. With that logic would you say the same for the Xboxone X and the ps4 pro? They have to lower it for the ps4 pro.

[Godmars290]

You can play it on the toilet.

[GamingSinceForever]

Absolutely.

[Mr Marvel]

Definitely playing Dark Souls Remastered on PS4 Pro. I'll just get DKC Tropical Freeze and Mario Tennis Aces for Switch.

[pyroxxx]

the reason could be making me buy switch, DKS1 is worth it . Will get it op ps4 pro also, but having one of my favorite games ever with me always will make me buy switch.

[DrierofLeaves]

My reason is that I want to play it on the Switch. Should be enough.

[Pego]

I wanna play Dark Souls at the doctor's waiting room.

[Wrex369]

I can play it while watching TV, or on the toilet, or at my parents, or anywhere I want really.
Also that's where I game now primarily. Zelda, Xenoblade that's where my hours are going now, and not to mention the fact i go constantly into Stardew valley when not in those. Dark Souls was addicting and I played it on PS3 lmao didn't get very far but being able to put it in my hands... I can't pass that up.

[DafunkyRebel]

To praise the sun

[Zikax]

Because i wanna die while im doing my shit

[Ashunderfire86]

You can always use your cell phone as a wireless hotspot for the Switch Version. No big deal anyway. The blogger is reaching too say something bad about the Switch version for no valid reason. It will boost Switch sells even more like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe did. I will be getting PC (already got it on PC) upgrade version for $19.99 and the Switch Version on the go. Great buy!

[munnyndonuts]

Hi, I'd appreciate the term 'writer,' not 'blogger.' Thanks. Also, I'm not saying the Switch version is going to be bad, just that Souls doesn't seem like the kind of game that's suited for the handheld format (similar to DOOM), and with the console versions releasing at the same time, you'd have to really want the portability factor for it to be worth it. Thanks for reading though.

[Ashunderfire86]

Dark Souls on Switch is a match made in heaven, of course it would be good for handheld. By the way Switch is a hybrid TV/ portable console. Who wouldn’t want to finish Dark Souls on the toilet? And for all those who disagree with me eat your words.

[thesoftware730]

Doom was great on the Switch..what are you talking about?

What about it wasn't suited for handheld? I play it that way often, do you meant the graphics and frame rate? Because it's 100% playable on the switch in handheld mode. When I read your article I was confused by it..because the only issue that I could see some people having is it won't have the best graphics or frame rate of the 3 versions...other than that, portability is an option..a good one..one that you can't make a negative. Why are people pretending that portability for gaming is new? People have been playing portable games since Gameboy..and console quality games on porables since the psp, vita, Ds and 3ds. Now that you can do BOTH on one system, I don't see the complaint. I think I see what you are trying to say, but is far off base. I have played many console quality games on my Vita and now my Switch Without any problems at all..and so far 14 million people apparently have no problems either.

Tip(play it on your T.V, it's still fun).

[Eiyuuou]

I’ll take the 60 FPS, thanks. Never saw the appeal of playing on the go.

Probably cause I’m always the one driving. Can’t say that playing whilst driving sounds like a good idea.

[Elda]

To play a brutal game on the go. Still no incentive for me to buy a Switch yet.

[Akarogg]

ok

[DefaultComment]

Yet you come to every Nintendo switch article commenting or should I say complain on a console you will never own for the fact that either the games don't appeal you, or is not powerful enough for you or because the portability factor for you is either a gimmick or not good enough for people to buy a switch.
summary: you are being pathetic.

[Elda]

First hand you're a LIAR!! The second I can come to any Nintendo article I choose to knowing this is a public site. The third I've always praised the Switch by saying I like the concept of it being a handheld/console including that it's great that it's doing well in sales.I never said it's not powerful enough or it's portability is a gimmick that's you putting words in my mouth & that's very tired of you trying to. I've always stated that I would like to buy a Switch but most of it's software at this present time doesn't interest me & I would like to see more action hardcore titles land on the Switch. If anyone is pathetic for lying is you.

[Mungamingzone]

The comments sections are ridiculously Sony Fanboyish themed lol , well i have played Doom on switch and spent 35hrs on it and it was great !

[Sirk7x]

Who wants to bet that the Switch version outsells Xbox?

[Akarogg]

Not sure. Third party games don't sell much on Nintendo systems

[PikaPlayzHD]

that used to be true but not with Switch, a lot of third party games have actually outsold their PS4/Xbox One counterparts

[TheOttomatic91]

As long as they fix the blight town glitch then it’s all good and 4K is something great for me.

[CrystalFantasy]

It's portable!

Lol

[Father__Merrin]

If you have a fetish for gaming on the toilet then get switch version. I personally find it disgusting people play switch whilst shitting

[Akarogg]

lol

[Einhander1971]

Exactly when u consider what the switch can do it's a marvel. Just the haters hating I love mine seems people out there agree with me.

[BadElf]

And whats the reasoning?

[ziggurcat]

The only reason you would get this game for the Switch is if you didn't have any of the other systems.

[Doge]

Nah.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

My family owns a PS4.
If I truly wanted to, I could get it there, or wait until I've saved up for my own PS4 and get it alongside Kingdom Hearts 3 and the upcoming Mana remake, amongst other picks.

I'd rather have it on Switch. For multiple already-stated reasons.

There's no "Only reason" here.

[metalgod88]

The question is, can you defeat Ornstien and Smough on a switch?

[quent]

And no reason to get it on any other platform, except maybe for PC

[DivineAssault]

Im buying it on PS4 to have to trilogy on one system.. Ill get it for the switch if i catch a sale or something because i really dont use it in handheld mode.. Mine stays docked.. I love the switch but i dont want multiplats on it

[Chumdiddy]

If it's anything but "to play while you take a dump" the article is wrong/lying.

Otherwise you go with any other platform if you own another platform.

[IamTylerDurden1]

I love how Nintendo throws these big name games like Skyrim and Dark Souls on the Switch but the fine print many ppl miss "original version, original engine, not the remaster, may run at 25fps, not an optimal version of the game".