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Post by Xeogred on Aug 22, 2019 22:06:41 GMT -5
The 2D mode looks sublime.
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Post by Sarge on Aug 23, 2019 11:14:37 GMT -5
Yeah, that's one of the coolest things about it. I wish they'd patch those features into the PS4 version, but they're using them (as they probably should) to push sales of the Switch version.
Not that it probably needs much prompting to sell on Switch, anyway. I'm hoping this helps the series regain some prominence here in the States.
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Post by hooplehead on Aug 24, 2019 21:16:14 GMT -5
By the way, if you own a Switch and are interested in DQXI, they just released the demo for it. It contains the first 10 hours, and will allow for you to transfer your save to the actual game once you grab it.
I'm definitely going to check this out when I get the chance. Everything I've seen about this one looks super promising. It's pretty nuts how much better this version seems compared to the 3DS/PS4, too. Apparently, they included the world from DQX as a bonus. And that's just one of the additions unique to this version. Pretty crazy for a Switch port.
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Post by Sarge on Aug 24, 2019 21:19:31 GMT -5
Well, now I'm thinking I might make a run at the PS4 version, but pick up the Switch one later for all the extra goodies.
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Post by Xeogred on Aug 24, 2019 21:59:22 GMT -5
It looks fun, but I'm going to have to say the art style really does nothing for me.
I think this will be a release that I play once but don't think about much afterwards.
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Post by toei on Aug 24, 2019 23:15:51 GMT -5
Xeogred I won't bother with Streets of Rage "4" cause I'm not big on fanfiction. That DQXI Switch version sounds insane, though. There's an option to make the monsters stronger *(everyone was complaining about the OG being too easy), and even one to make NPCs lie to you. There are even sidequests where you revisit the worlds from past DQ games. It's just an overwhelming amount of content. EDIT - I've pretty much decided to just buy it when it comes out, and then get a Switch when I have actually have time to get into it, just to support the series and this particular release. September 27. I love that they're literally subtitling it "Definitive Edition".
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Post by Xeogred on Aug 25, 2019 9:47:03 GMT -5
I hope it does a lot better on Switch, which is very likely. But "how" good to Square Enix is the big question... In other news, the Quake engine game Wrath Aeon of Ruin definitely looks amazing to me.
Personally, this looks way more my jam than Amid Evil. Apparently Amid Evil uses Unreal Engine 4 I believe and it shows, they do a good job going for a retro flavor... but Wrath here is legit Unreal 1 tech on the Dark Places source port, so it's way more authentically retro. This might be why I haven't jumped on Amid Evil yet, but I'm sure it's cool. I'm just not sure what to think of its aesthetic at a glance so far.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2019 11:05:41 GMT -5
Looking forward to that one, Amid Evil looks good to me but I doubt my PC can run UE4 games. Speaking of authentically retro, Dusk runs on Unity...
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Post by Xeogred on Aug 25, 2019 11:46:53 GMT -5
I had a feeling that's what Dusk was on, haha. They did a good job making it feel and emulate Quake 1~2 fairly well though. Props to Ion Fury and WAOR though, I'd love to see more "new" games built in old tech and limitations.
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Post by Xeogred on Aug 25, 2019 16:22:02 GMT -5
Nice thoughts on DQ11 S from HappyConsoleGamer:
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