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It kinda is yeah.

However I do wonder if dialling down graphics/effects (without being drastic) would yield enough return to considerably bump the resolution in handheld. I imagine all the objects/npc's etc will put quite a strain on the SoC.
 
Just finished the heroes ballad DLC for Zelda

Have to say I wasn't super impressed. They really should have set it in the past and allowed you to do things in Hyrule before it was ruined. Perhaps trials that Link went through or battles in the war.

They basically just reused the boss fights from the divine beasts, added some simple dungeons in the style of the divine beasts and made you mince around the map for a bit. Felt a bit lazy in my opinion. After all the work you get a motorbike as well. That was a let down.

I doubt there will be any more DLC for this and it just feels like a missed opportunity to do something special.
 
megalomanic said:
It kinda is yeah.

However I do wonder if dialling down graphics/effects (without being drastic) would yield enough return to considerably bump the resolution in handheld. I imagine all the objects/npc's etc will put quite a strain on the SoC.
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Those things are generally taxing on the CPU, which is clocked identically in both modes.
 
Kreeeee said:
Those things are generally taxing on the CPU, which is clocked identically in both modes.
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Yeah it's just the GPU that runs faster while docked right?.
I was aware that dealing with many objects is generally a CPU thing, but tbh I'm not familiar with how the Tegra X1 works exactly so not sure if it would impact resource available for GPU processing.
On the other hand, while manipulating/updating many objects is generally CPU intensive, I think actually drawing them could put significant strain on the GPU / bandwidth?. E.g reducing the draw distance on objects might help free up GPU resources/bandwidth. XC2 has a lot of areas that feel quite populated.

It's strange because Monolith Soft have historically been really solid on the technical side.

I guess, most likely, they just really needed to get the game out this year and fine tuning graphics for handheld didn't take priority.
 
Draw distance (or more specifically LoD distance) would certainly be an avenue they could look at to free up precious GPU cycles. Based on the resolution drops in docked mode it is clear the game itself needs another optimization pass. I imagine we could see a culling of LoD and certain effects in both modes (more aggressive in portable mode) to maintain a higher overall resolution (more important in portable mode considering how bad it can get) and frame pacing.

Enjoying the game even with these faults though. Even the voice acting is starting to not bother me as much (although fighting against multiple soldiers grates VERY quickly due to them having only 2 lines of dialogue repeated ad naseum..).

I recently got a pro controller (a £21 XB-2 one as my local independant had one in and I had a few games to trade in) and it has made a world of difference to my Switch enjoyment levels.
 
Yooka-Laylee on Switch - It's a Superb Conversion!



UPDATE: Playtonic confirms 630p resolution, not the 600p counted here.

Yes, we've got PS4 vs Switch graphics comparisons, and yes, we've got a full performance breakdown. Playtonic's Switch port is a rare example of a conversion rebuilt for the strengths of the platform. It's a superb piece of work.
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Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory Coming to Switch in 2018


Here is an overview of the game:

Fallen Legion: Rise to Glory chronicles the story of Legatus Laendur and Princess Cecille. What side will you choose to decide the fate of Fenumia?

  • Fallen Legion: Sins of an Empire – Join Princess Cecille (and a saucy, talking grimoire) on her journey home as she fights hordes of monsters and a coup led by Legatus Laendur. A crumbling empire is in your hands. Will you restore glory to Fenumia?
  • Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion – Legatus Laendur, a brilliant tactician beloved by the people, fought on the frontlines the Fenumian Empire, but when he discovers why it is rotting from within, he vows to overthrow the royal family. Fenumia devoured his homeland – will you fight to reclaim it?
Key Features:

  • Reclaim the World of Fenumia – Follow Princess Cecille or Legatus Laendur and experience the stories of Sins of an Empire and Flames of Rebellion.
  • A Legion Under Your Command – Control four characters simultaneously and master devastating combo attacks in furious real-time battles.
  • Ascend to the Throne – While clashing with rebel armies, make split second decisions on how to rule your kingdom. Will you side with the mercenary Prime Legion, the palatine Council of Princes, or the cabalistic March Congress?
  • Magnificent 2D Artwork – From the fangs on the menacing manticore to each brick in Fenumia’s castle, all of the artwork has been hand-drawn to create a stunning world.
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