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Wolfenstein 2 Deserves Better Than the Nintendo Switch’s Weak Hardware

Gadgets 360 says: " However, it also brings to light one of Nintendo’s core failings with the Switch — it’s simply too underpowered to run newer AAA games. Unlike Sony’s and Microsoft’s consoles that run on AMD hardware, Nintendo opted to go for an Nvidia Tegra X1 chip whose performance is comparable to the PS3 and Xbox 360, which were cutting edge more than a decade ago. Throw in storage restrictions of the cartridge format and an online infrastructure that’s far behind what the competition have to offer, and Wolfenstein 2 on the Switch feels like it’s being held back by Nintendo’s technical choices."

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Neonridr2144d ago

holy geez.. this sounds like it is coming from a real salty fanboy who is upset that Nintendo got this game in the first place. Who the hell cares? Let Switch owners enjoy this game. The whole thing is there. The fact that it runs and looks quite decent shows you how far we have come with tech.

Do you think when games released on the Gameboy or DS people complained and said that the handhelds shouldn't have the games because they don't look as good or were stripped down versions? And those games were huge downgrades from the console brethren. Here you have a game that looks good and has all the content from the other bigger boxes, yet you can take it wherever you want. To me that is a godsend. If I purchase it for my PS4 I am doing it so I can enjoy it on my 4K TV or play with my friends. If I purchase it for my Switch it's so I can take it with me and play wherever I want (including my TV if I wish). Sure it won't look as good, but do you think I really care about the tiniest of details when I am looking at a 5.5" screen? I'm playing Wolfenstein on the go here!

ShottyatLaw2144d ago

I'm about 80% in agreement with you, and the author does come across as a bit salty, but there's some fair points made here.

I want every game on the Switch because of portability. It is fantastic, but the limitations are there. Personally, I would be more excited if 3rd party focused on porting last-gen stuff. For example, Fallout 3 & New Vegas would be great on Switch.

I do agree with the author on some issues, though. Portability does not make up for releasing 9 months later, with none of the dlc, lower graphics, and at a $60 price tag.

I'm glad it's on the Switch, and Switch only players get a great addition to the library. Something has to give, however, for the rest of us who have the option of grabbing the same game at a better price and with better performance.

Neonridr2144d ago (Edited 2144d ago )

that's the point, the Switch is not worse off having this title. There are plenty of one console owners on this site, not everyone is as keen or has the capacity to own multiple hardware, so playing this game on a PS4/XB1/PC might not be an option for many.

ShottyatLaw2144d ago

But is this situation what we should encourage? Games releasing later, with lower performance, no extra content, and a full price tag?

If it released same day at the same price, I'd say, OK. If it comes later, at a reduced price or with extra content, I would say OK. But to me, this is sort of taking advantage of the Switch only players, while not enticing multiplatform owners to buy it on Switch.

Granted, that is well beyond the click bait in this article, but that is a small issue within the article that I think is worth discussing IMO.

Shiken2143d ago (Edited 2143d ago )

I am heavily debating getting it on my pro, or getting it on my Switch for portability...cannot make up my mind.

With that in mind, if the game can run, why shouldn't it come to Switch? There is no reason for a game not to other than fanboys of other consoles wanting to see the Switch get less 3rd party support than it already is.

Whatever, while they whine, I play games. Whatever makes them happy I guess.

mikeslemonade2143d ago

yep the switch doesn't deserve this game. Stick to nintendo first party games.

wonderfulmonkeyman2143d ago

Expecting better graphics when the system, and thus the tech, is much smaller, is a bit of an unfair expectation.

ShottyatLaw2143d ago (Edited 2143d ago )

I don't think anyone expects better performance from these 3rd party games (not referring to you WWE2k18), but Switch owners shouldn't get the shaft on other features.

I don't think it's excusable to ignore that this game released months later, without the dlc, and at a full price. I have the same issue with timed exclusives on PS, XB, or PC doing the same thing.

Add in the performance hit, and I don't think praise should be thrown at these companies just for getting a game running on Switch. I would hope that Switch gamers would demand better treatment than: "oh well, at least it was ported."

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paintedgamer19842143d ago (Edited 2143d ago )

Its clearly an issue when on the hardest mode running and gunning it dips below 480p very frequently all the while not keeping a solid 30 fps. How is it the ps3 from 2006 ran games in mostly a locked 720p 30... and if there was a hitch it wasnt as blatant as in this game very similiar to when your wifi goes out on netflix. I guess we will blame the devs

Shiken:

Ok... a game by 2006 hardware standards runs better at 720 30 than a game in 2018... why cant a game in 2018 on switch run at 720 30 12 years later? We are talking 2018 standards...

Shiken2143d ago

One the game runs at a pretty solid 30fps.

Two, games on the PS360 were not as graphically advanced nor did they use the same caliber of special effects. This is why all ports of previous gen games run and look better on Switch. Stop reaching, it is pathetic.

Shiken2143d ago

2018 standards? Sure, how me the other fully portable version of a current gen console game. Show me how much better the graphics are and show me how far behind it Switch is.

It's ok...I will wait

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Neonridr2143d ago

this is a handheld that is 1/20th the size of the PS4. And here you are, griping about performance. Show me your 480p analysis you did to back up your claims. Also PS3 games @ 720 were far less detailed and involved than games of nowadays.

deafdani2143d ago

Last I checked, Wolfenstein II isn't on the PS3. Where are you drawing your comparisons from?

And lol at your resolution claims. Many PS3 and Xbox 360 games were sub-720p. And very few of them attained a locked 30fps frame rate, let alone 60 fps.

The Switch absolutelyoutperforms the PS3 on a technical level, and it's maybe 1/8th of its size.

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cyber_daemonx2143d ago

Ah so its a handheld now. Though it was supposed to be a hybrid or home console that happens to be portable. Seems to change based on the agenda of its fanbase.

wonderfulmonkeyman2143d ago

No, it IS a hybrid.
A SMALL hybrid.
There's no agenda change other than the flip-flopping the haters do to criticize its tech aspects in relation to consoles twice its size, but when PC comes up to shine a glaring light on their elitist standards they all tuck tail and run.

DeadSilence2144d ago

The fact it runs on Switch is a miracle, if you don't like the compromises don't play it.

2pacalypsenow2144d ago

Miracle? it's 2018 technology has advanced...

madforaday2144d ago

Exactly! Now you can play Wolfenstein 2 where ever you want! The power of technology!

LucasRuinedChildhood2143d ago

I wouldn't say that it's a miracle. The New Order ran alright on PS3 and the 360 after all.

OpenGL2143d ago

It was 60fps unlike the New Colossus on the Switch. They should have ported that instead.

--Onilink--2143d ago

PS3 and 360 dont run on 8watts

LucasRuinedChildhood2143d ago

@--Onilink-- The Switch came out a whole decade after those platforms. I think we sometimes forgot how old they are due to their long lifespans.

DankSinatra2143d ago

New order wasn't built with only one console generation in mind, W2 was built solely for next gen consoles which likely would not have ran at all on PS3/360 due to the underpowered hardware and severe lack of ram.

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Muzikguy2143d ago

I’m just now playing this game on PS4 and it’s pretty good. I can see why the Switch would have trouble.

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darthv722143d ago

I remember when people were saying the same about Doom 3 on the xbox. How it ran on only 64mb of shared memory and a 733 cpu was unheard of at the time. Fast forward nearly 20 years and we get a much more graphical demanding game that is running on a glorified tablet.

Creative minds find a way

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ninsigma2144d ago

But it has better on pc, ps4 and xbox one, so I don't see the issue with it being on switch. The more the better!

wonderfulmonkeyman2144d ago (Edited 2144d ago )

Exactly.
It having higher resolution/framerate counterparts means those that don't like it on Switch have their own options.
Whining like an entitled brat about it being on a smaller system with naturally smaller hardware, as if it doesn't deserve to be "subjected" to the Switch, is really really sad.

Eidolon2143d ago

I don't have a Switch, but my friend has one and Doom and says with the small screen, it actually looks really good, only issue is the joysticks for a really good FPS experience. This game will probably be the same.

PhantomTommy2144d ago

That title doesn't actually appear on the article itself. "Wolfenstein 2 on Nintendo Switch Makes Us Wish for a Nintendo Switch Pro" is the actual headline, which is completely fair but who's gonna click that amiright?? Get them lads screaming at each other in the comments instead.

wonderfulmonkeyman2144d ago (Edited 2144d ago )

This sounds like it's coming from one of the same anti-Nintendo people who were bashing Nintendo for NOT having these kinds of games on the Wii U, and who thought the Switch COULD NOT run games like this AT ALL when it was first announced.

I can basically tell you the before-and-after of this kind of person's mind-set.

"Oh, Nintendo's new Switch console is gonna fail if they don't get modern AAA third party titles! Even just a few would help but they aren't gonna get it because tech reasons!"

[Switch gets a few AAA games and shows that many more are planned, on top of some devs even making dedicated Switch teams to get games onto the system.]

"OMG THESE GAMES ARE TOO GOOD FOR SWITCH! KEEP THEM OFF SWITCH! THE SWITCH DOESN'T DESERVE THEM! THEY DESERVE BETTER THAN SWITCH!"

Bloody hypocrites. They need to decide whether you do or don't want Nintendo to have third party games, and then stick to it.
This kind of flip-flopping is just annoying and childish.

gangsta_red2144d ago

Going to have to agree with you.

Unfortunately Switch is in a position where it's damned if you do, damned if you don't.

I think it's great that devs are at least trying to get their games on Switch and I welcome more.

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April: Kena, Doom Eternal, Riders Republic and more

Also added this month: The Evil Within, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Paradise Killer, Dishonored: Definitive Edition.

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MaximusPrime_402d ago

Riders republic. Nice. I never bought it but played beta twice. Good fun openworld game.

BigBosss402d ago

I have 3 other mates who like playing multiplayer games. Is this something we will all enjoy together?

Astrokis402d ago

It’s a really fun game when there’s a lot of people on but the player base dropped a lot compared to launch. This should help increase the amount online drastically.

It’s definitely a - I want to chill with my friends type of game so definitely check it out! Also it’s a huge improvement over Steep

MaximusPrime_402d ago

Sounds good. Also, Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores DLC coming a day after. I'll be more likely spending time on that DLC first. But will join when free.

closed_account402d ago (Edited 402d ago )

Riders Republic is a ton of fun and one of the best things Ubisoft has done in recent years IMO.

The music and acting are obnoxious, which I just turn down... but it's so much just freeriding mountain bikes or other stuff across the mountains. I haven't played w friends, but I imagine it would be a ton of fun in MP. Very underrated game!

SlothLordPootus402d ago

I kept getting caught up in other games so I never got around to buying Doom Eternal. If it's good I'll still buy it so i can keep it. The reboot was awesome, i think i played through it about 5 times, and platinumed it.

closed_account401d ago

Same here, I've had Doom Eternal on my wishlist for a long time. I'm definitely jumping in considering the free PS5 upgrade they released.

Storm23401d ago

It is a lot of fun. First FPS in a while that has really grabbed me. And I love FPS games. C’mon Killzone/Resistance series remasters/remakes/sequels…anyt hing.

DefenderOfDoom2401d ago

I agree , Sony has not produced a single player FPS campaign in about 8 years. I already played DOOM Eternal which was awesome.

FallenAngel1984402d ago

A whole lotta Bethesda titles in this lineup

Sackboy also got included as well despite already being as Essential title

crazyCoconuts402d ago

Regarding sackboy, you're right... That's confusing. At least wait until it's not in essential, as it's impossible to have extra without essential.

Welshy402d ago (Edited 402d ago )

Damned if you do and damned if you don't with that one I think. When a former monthly free game goes into the subscription catalog at a later date it also gets criticism, so may as well just add it straight away for people who don't claim it going forward I guess.

Profchaos401d ago

Hopefully the claim on the game counts as a essentials claim so when the game leaves the catalogue it doesn't leave the players library.

I found a similar situation frustrating I played fallout 76 when it was introduced as a premium game a month or so later it was a essentials game and I could not repurchase it so I'll lose the game when it leaves the Library

crazyCoconuts402d ago

Spiderman is in the titles leaving Extra in May. Guess 1st party titles aren't guaranteed to stay

Welshy402d ago

That's just the way of subscription services in general, titles come and go, but I'm sure it'll be back. Maybe it's a Quantum Break deal where it's just a license refresh?

It's one of the reasons I fear a subscription/digital only future. I don't want the platforms telling me what I can and can't play at any given time and waiting of tenterhooks for games I actually want to be available.

closed_account402d ago

Oh boy, that's making me want to jump back into Returnal! Not that I'd mind buying the game, love it.

EvertonFC402d ago

Great Month, own most of them but looking fwd to trying monstor boy, nice sto have EW in my collection now and some wolfeinstein.

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Top 10 Best Shooters On Switch

Despite lacking Call of Duty, the Nintendo Switch has many great shooters to replace it. Here are some of the best shooters on Switch.

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RavenWolfx584d ago

Anyone else have a small but noticeable delay in aiming on Borderlands 2? Anytime I move the aiming reticle, there is maybe a quarter of a second (250ms) delay before it moves. Happens in both Handheld and Docked.

jznrpg26d ago

I haven’t bought one shooter for Switch. It’s just to weak to play them good enough. I really don’t play my Switch at all anymore. Going to sell them and wait for Switch 2.

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Best Wolfenstein Games - All the Wolfenstein Games Ranked

BLG writes, "There can be only one best Wolfenstein game. Since the franchise’s debut in 1981, the Wolfenstein series has graced our gaming platforms for over forty years. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true! In honor of that legacy, we’re going to list some of the best Wolfenstein games and the worst. That’s right: it’s the Wolfenstein games ranked."

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RaidenBlack650d ago

Scheiße! Nein.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein is the best in the series. After that:
New Order
New Colossus
Old Blood

Harryvok649d ago

I really wish they'd remake Return to Castle Wolfenstein from the ground up. Easily the best of them all.

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