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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wBvsx84Dys

- Solid 30fps on both platforms.
- Some frame-pacing issues on Switch (docked and undocked).
- Sub-native resolutions on both platforms (1536 x 864 on PS4 and 1200 x 675 [docked] ~844x475 [undocked])
- Shadow maps reduced and water caustics and ripple shaders missing on Switch.

- PS4 Pro runs 1080p/60FPS (multiple resolution options).

Constrict me if old.

 

[Caayn]

Why are PC and XB1 missing? Sigh DF, stop rushing to be first and make complete videos.

 

[Kouriozan]

There it is, watching now.

 

[Karspankey]

Surprised at the sub-native res of the PS4. PS4 Pro footage was looking good though, interested to see it with more detail!

Why are PC and XB1 missing? Sigh DF, stop rushing to be first and make complete videos.

That's a lot of platforms and it takes a good amount of time to edit these things together. It's nice that they were able to put this video out now, with a previous comparison posted earlier being flat out wrong. I doubt the full comparison would have come out sooner had this not been posted.

 

[KainXVIII]

Why are PC and XB1 missing? Sigh DF, stop rushing to be first and make complete videos.

Not relevant platforms /s

 

[Chill Penguin]

Still getting the switch version. A small pick up and play game like this I would buy but never actually play on PS4/Xbone.

 

[Ridley327]

Oh wow, that's quite the twist to see the PS4 version not reach 1080p on base hardware.

 

[dark10x]

Why are PC and XB1 missing? Sigh DF, stop rushing to be first and make complete videos.

It's because I didn't have time since I'm leaving for EGX tonight until Sunday. Wanted to get something done rather than wait until next week.

Also, got PC code late (just a few hours ago really)

 

[killroy87]

Weird, it mentions that Switch portable looks crisper than on TV, but haven't there been multiple impressions on here that Switch portable looks super blurry?

 

[Kilau]

Sub 1080p on PS4, woah

 

[RRockman]

Oh wow I thought ps4 was 60?

 

[gogojira]

It's because I didn't have time since I'm leaving for EGX tonight until Sunday. Wanted to get something done rather than wait until next week.

Thanks, I appreciate the coverage even if it's not complete!

 

[Easy_D]

Wonder how much CPU the snake physics ends up using? It looks really good in that regard. Seems like they did a solid job for the Switch ver too, def getting this when I can get a Switch

 

[Twookie]

wait, PS4 is subnative?

legit surprised

it ran fine enough on switch so I am a bit shocked that it cannot hit 1080p

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Awful resolutions

 

[Trago]

"It's likely that this issue slipped through."

Anyway, I was expecting a worse visual downgrade, but it doesn't look bad honestly.

 

[Pinky]

Will get for Switch. Looks good on both platforms though.

 

[Ridley327]

Oh wow I thought ps4 was 60?

Early footage showed the game running at an uncapped framerate, but they locked it down to 30 in the final game on base hardware. That being said, people have been saying that the game does hit 60 fps on PS4 Pro in 1080p mode, so the dream isn't entirely dead.

 

[Ac30]

It's because I didn't have time since I'm leaving for EGX tonight until Sunday. Wanted to get something done rather than wait until next week.

Also, got PC code late (just a few hours ago really)

Any idea how low the handheld mode goes? Resolution-wise

 

[JBourne]

Surprised at the sub-native res of the PS4. PS4 Pro footage was looking good though, interested to see it with more detail!

Yeah, that's really weird. Hopefully we'll see a comparison between standard and 4K modes on the Pro.

edit: they mention they'll have a video for it shortly. Rad. Love DF.

 

[mejin]

Sub 1080p on PS4? Sumo Digital...come on, now.

 

[Skittzo0413]

I think the fact that a lot of people assumed the PS4 was 1080p 60fps and it's apparently neither is frankly pretty telling about how important these numbers are.

Anyway this is a very interesting comparison and bodes quite well for the Switch when it comes to UE4 titles.

 

[Skyzard]

Lol, so the other comparison was actually comparing vs tweaked pc settings? I thought I was just making a dumb conspiracy.

Not too bad at least. Should be some nice bed time fun as a handheld game.

 

[dallow_bg]

Not even 1080p....

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

Those resolutions are disgusting, I'd hope the Pro is at least 1080p.

 

[bomblord1]

PS4 Sub 900P 30FPS
+ Better Shadow Maps
+ Water Caustics
+ Water Ripple Shader
+ Excellent TAA

Switch Sub 720P 30FPS
+ "Fuller" Grass(?)
+ Faster Loading
+ Excellent TAA
- Minor Frame Pacing issues

So basically lower resolution (but not an incredibly drastic one) and missing some effects aside from the surprise on PS4 resolution that's actually a pretty favorable comparison for UE4 multiplat titles on Switch.

 

[Kouriozan]

Seems like a pretty good port, and apparently they made it work rather quickly on the Switch, have a slight preference when there is no DoF.

 

[marc^o^]

Fantastic job again DF.

 

[dark10x]

Any idea how low the handheld mode goes? Resolution-wise

Yeah. Really low. Somewhere around 844x475. Looks better than you'd think but still clearly sub-native.

 

[whyreggielie]

Faster loading times on switch as well, I'm really conflicted on getting this or Has Been Heroes.

 

[Gotdatmoney]

Way worse than expected. Sub HD? Really now?

 

[Ac30]

Yeah. Really low. Somewhere around 844x475. Looks better than you'd think but still clearly sub-native.

Thanks, yikes, that's under 540p

 

[Y2Kev]

I think the fact that a lot of people assumed the PS4 was 1080p 60fps and it's apparently neither is frankly pretty telling about how important these numbers are.

People assumed it because we just had a fake news thread saying it.

People are saying frame rate isn't important. That's what I'm hearing.

 

[BennyBlanco]

I think the fact that a lot of people assumed the PS4 was 1080p 60fps and it's apparently neither is frankly pretty telling about how important these numbers are.

older footage showed the game running with an uncapped framerate. if you think the difference between 30 and 60 fps is insignificant, you're not gonna find many people who agree with you.

 

[Bucca]

1536x864 on a PS4?

The fuck?

 

[Ridley327]

Thanks, yikes, that's under 540p

On the other hand, it's at least quite a bit higher than actual sub-native Vita games.

That is still rather low, though!

 

[Robin64]

Yeah. Really low. Somewhere around 844x475. Looks better than you'd think but still clearly sub-native.

Wait, 475p? That's not just sub-HD, that's sub-SD. Ouch.

 

[GinoFelino]

That's pretty awesome for Switch!

 

[Skittzo0413]

People assumed it because we just had a fake news thread saying it.

People are saying frame rate isn't important. That's what I'm hearing.

The thread didn't actually say it from what I recall, and neither did the video. It was people's assumptions based on the video.

older footage showed the game running with an uncapped framerate. if you think the difference between 30 and 60 fps is insignificant, you're not gonna find many people who agree with you.

I find 60fps vs 30fps quite noticeable, I'm just going by the reactions from the other thread. Either a lot of people can't tell the difference or they just hadn't actually watched the (now apparently fake) video which didn't show anything near 60fps.

 

[Sevenfold]

It's because I didn't have time since I'm leaving for EGX tonight until Sunday. Wanted to get something done rather than wait until next week.

Also, got PC code late (just a few hours ago really)

Don't mind the split vids on four way multiplats tbh. Nice to have docked side by side with portable direct feed.

Games like this are great for the Switch!

The game looks good, but I didn't think it was so complex that a PS4 would have to run at sub-native res to get a locked 30fps. Wonder how low they'd have to go to get a locked 60.

It'll be interesting to see the two Pro modes.

 

[sqwarlock]

The game looks good, but I didn't think it was so complex that a PS4 would have to run at sub-native res to get a locked 30fps. Wonder how low they'd have to go to get a locked 60.

 

[ArchedThunder]

The Switch version is surprisingly close to the PS4 version, especially since it was a somewhat quick port, bodes well for the future!

 

[Y2Kev]

The thread didn't actually say it from what I recall, and neither did the video. It was people's assumptions based on the video.



I find 60fps vs 30fps quite noticeable, I'm just going by the reactions from the other thread. Either a lot of people can't tell the difference or they just hadn't actually watched the (now apparently fake) video which didn't show anything near 60fps.

No, that is incorrect. It is in the description of the video. Stop spreading fake news.

 

[Huge Succeeded]

I think the fact that a lot of people assumed the PS4 was 1080p 60fps and it's apparently neither is frankly pretty telling about how important these numbers are.

It's not even a little telling once you consider the circumstances that lead to the assumption.

 

[Can Crusher]

Sub 1080p? Ahahaha

 

[Ac30]

On the other hand, it's at least quite a bit higher than actual sub-native Vita games.

That is still rather low, though!

Wait, 475p? That's not just sub-HD, that's sub-SD. Ouch.

Hopefully they can patch it somewhat because Christ, I'd want it at 540p minimum...

 

[Interfectum]

Those screen resolutions... wtf. I guess that was the quickest/easiest way to keep a stable framerate?

 

[VanWinkle]

Shame about the low resolution. I mean, I know the AA does what it can, but it still makes for a blurry game. I'm okay with 30fps for a game like this, but they should have reduced/optimized graphical effects to a point where they could at least do 1080p on PS4 and maybe 900p on Switch.

 

[Sevenfold]

The Switch version is surprisingly close to the PS4 version, especially since it was a somewhat quick port, bodes well for the future!

Yep. Great port by the looks of it. Not for me perhaps, but I wish it every success in that it'll send a message to devs.

 

[NeoRaider]

And ppl thought that PS4 is 1080p and 60fps. lol