Right now, pixel counters have it marked as being 720p, but everyone agrees that they're probably going to do an optimization for docked mode with all the time they have between now and its release later this year. Splatoon 2 is also 720p in docked mode presently, though the developers did mention that they're going to be fine-tuning the graphics as the game appears to be more or less content complete at this point.
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New screenshots for Zelda Breath of the Wild on Switch [SPOILER WARNING]
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Right now, pixel counters have it marked as being 720p, but everyone agrees that they're probably going to do an optimization for docked mode with all the time they have between now and its release later this year. Splatoon 2 is also 720p in docked mode presently, though the developers did mention that they're going to be fine-tuning the graphics as the game appears to be more or less content complete at this point.
AA in Odyssey is likely the same as 3D World: post AA that disappears in some instances. About the final game resolution i'd rule out 1080p, but who knows.
I might be wrong but isn't Super Mario Odyssey 720p at the moment?
My meaning is that it is not a remastered port, i.e. seems like the same textures in general.
I know it has greater draw distance, and better res in dock mode, compared to WiiU. But beyond that... so far it seems like a fairly straight port. And I'm OK with that, very much so. My bigger point is that I don't think we should judge the Switch's visual capabilities by this game. We won't see what it can truly do for a few years, as with any other game system.
Why does this footage look way better than anything shown before?
Every Zelda thread has 10 people reminding everyone how it doesn't look good and anyone who likes its aesthetic is simply lying to themselves. Good lord, just shut up.
The game looks great in motion and the insane diversity of gameplay elements combined with the massive world have me all kinds of hyped. Can't fucking wait.
The game looks great in motion and the insane diversity of gameplay elements combined with the massive world have me all kinds of hyped. Can't fucking wait.
Because gamma isn't fucked and the bitrate is a bit more decent than other trailers.
They touched up cutscenes and a few gameplay bits that clearly don't look as good in terms of iq? Man they're bad
Broken Hope
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Because it's been touched up for the advert? There's like no jaggies or anything. That's not going to be representative of the final game.
Jawbreaker
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I'm assuming it was touched up for the commercial, but I'll be very pleasantly surprised if it actually looks that clean.
I think a lot of the Wii U ports will. Like Mario Kart looked good. Runs at 1080p/60 frames. Switch never impressed me visually but I think the appear for me is this:
The Switch will allow the ability to play nearly every Nintendo game ever made on one single portable console (obviously some exclusives like DS/3DS stuff). Nintendo could release GameCube, Wii, Wii U, etc onto a Switch and gamers could take and play these awesome titles anywhere.
For me this is the big sales pitch. It's also why I've been completely bummed by the lack of a Virtual Console announcement from Nintendo just one week before the system is releases.
It's clear that VC won't be out for months and who knows whats even going on with their online plans. lol
It's not touched up, the image quality in the gameplay situations is clearly the same. What throws people off are the cutscenes.
Look at the screenshots on your phone if you want an idea of how it would look un-docked. It looks amazing for an handheld. Some of those textures needs some improvement though.
If you don't want to be disappointed, start seeing the Switch as a handheld that can output to a TV with a performance boost. Anyone who played the bigger Vita games knows how incredible it was to play games like that on a portable device with proper buttons. Now the graphics are a huge leap in comparison and it's going to get far more support. Great times for handheld fans.
I've only heard about Zelda's framerate being less stable docked, not sure if this happens for other games. I meant more power overall (higher resolution).
If you don't want to be disappointed, start seeing the Switch as a handheld that can output to a TV with a performance boost. Anyone who played the bigger Vita games knows how incredible it was to play games like that on a portable device with proper buttons. Now the graphics are a huge leap in comparison and it's going to get far more support. Great times for handheld fans.
I've only heard about Zelda's framerate being less stable docked, not sure if this happens for other games. I meant more power overall (higher resolution).
Jawbreaker
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Yeah, I was considering that. I can't wait for the game's release so I can more accurately assess the visuals.
I guess it appeals to some sort of retro aesthetic, rather than any interest in contempoary tech. It holds no appeal for me... maybe ten/fifteen years ago, but not now.
Outputting it to TV makes the performance worse actually
-shadow-
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Apparently the Switch does support full range RGB, but it's possible that whoever captured this at NOA has no idea about what this all means and how to capture it correctly. It's pretty much always that their media is really washed out and they really should hire someone who knows about this.
Lol, you can't be serious with that.
SpiceMelange
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Sorry bud but there's a big difference between jpeg compression and aliasing.
OrbitalBeard
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Better resolution, more framerate drops. I'm hoping it's an optimization issue and I hope a day one patch is coming to improve this.
Spyder_Monkey
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Are you trolling or something? Don't answer cause you are.
SpiceMelange
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ALBW Hylian:
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The g and d from get defensive look like the same symbol?
But what does it mean? Are you suggesting that the devs that have been working on it since 2013 have been lazy all this time? Is there any example of a game similar to this on a Wii U that looks significantly better that would prove their incompetence?
It's a shame that they have to work with these limitations, but it is what it is. I don't think people are "giving them a pass", just that they understand the situation and despite all that, the game still looks exiting and fun. And in some cases (one on one duels with depth of field, notably) it still looks really great.
If I wasn't I would not say it ... this style holds no appeal for me now.
Sorry and all that fella
Look at this way. We should be happy because that these two places, the Plateau in particular, is big enough that it could be used to give us the majority of the gameplay footage we've seen these past few months.
Now the game's going to come out, and we essentially know very little of what's out there beyond the Plateau.
Yes, one of the most beloved franchises in gaming is getting a pass. I wonder why lol
mysteriousmage09
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Those screens aren't impressive at all. The art style is nice but my god is it washed out looking.
There is no "Zelda graphics team".
The same people doing the technial work for MK8, Nintendo Land and Pikmin 3 are doing the work for BotW. Art direction is a different story.
OrbitalBeard
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It's weird. I think those games both look ugly as hell in screens, but when I'm actually playing them, I think they look fine. And I'm having so much fun, I don't really care about things like IQ. The magic of Zelda (or any great game, really).
I guess what I'm saying is that I'm glad I don't play screenshots.
Basically. The pictures are... lacking, but not that bad. But during gameplay, it's more than fine imo
cosigned
take a screen of splatoon and it looks like poop
actually play it and it's a feast for the eyes
Yeah I know.
TrojanBlade
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Technically the game looks like a mess. But just shows how long a well designed art style can go. Wish could play this on PS4 Pro in 4K .
.Octavianus
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Bokoblins look so cute in this game.
Technically the game looks like a mess. But just shows how long a well designed art style can go. Wish could play this on PS4 Pro in 4K
Well... ya can't.
maybe because gameplay-wise many people here absolutely adore the Zelda series and this is, whether you are impressed or not, the best looking Zelda game ever, so it's exciting.
It's not a technical marvel but I think it looks so much better than Skyward Sword. Can't wait.
Also nice to see Link rising early for that 4:20 AM wake and bake in the first screen.
DecoReturns
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What else are you going to look at? There's no dungeons or towns.
Heh.
I thought so too, but I think it is an issue with rgb range. See my post here.
Basically if the Switch is outputting hdmi in limited rgb mode but the capture card is recording in full rgb, it will wash the colors out.
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