Without all the enhancements and no mod support (please if anyone thinks THATS going to happen) is it closer to the SE version then or a slightly enhanced original version? People are free to spin it however they want i'm just saying a non-answer like that for a pretty straightforward question rarely turns out marshmallows and rainbows.
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Todd Howard "can't say" whether Skyrim Switch is the original or enhanced edition
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Without all the enhancements and no mod support (please if anyone thinks THATS going to happen) is it closer to the SE version then or a slightly enhanced original version? People are free to spin it however they want i'm just saying a non-answer like that for a pretty straightforward question rarely turns out marshmallows and rainbows.
Yeah I heard Switch is comparable to Vita.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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You're right, it's totally normal to say you can't discuss whether you're making any enhancements to a six year old game that you're porting. That's totally something every company makes sure to lock down under NDA until after release date. SMH
Charles Brandon
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Skyrim rendered in the Morrowind engine "We know Nintendo fans have a lot of respect for classic games and so we made Skyrim as a Morrowind mod. It's basically 90% of the full fat PC Morrowind engine with almost all of the effects but set in Skyrim." 720p 30fps
Garrett Hawke
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???
There is no reason to think this. The Switch in handheld mode for all intents and purposes seems to be equivalent to the Wii U, which was a side step and a slight upgrade from the 360. The Switch also benefits from architectural improvements and 4GB of RAM.
It's not going to be as pretty as the SE and I pointed out the two things I think will go first - light shafts as they are performance intensive and texture quality due to the more limited RAM.
Vital Tundra
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What the fuck is this?
LegendofLex
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Given that they sold the PS4 version as the SE version without full mod support, I'm gonna go ahead and say that mod support isn't essential.
And I don't think having 80% parity with the SE version otherwise would make it a "slightly enhanced original version," either.
Except the chips used in Nintendo Switch easily outperform the 360.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/d...sing-revengeance-android-performance-analysis
Yeah I bet they added motion control to it. Each joycon will control each specific hand. Maybe swing to swing sword. Thrust forward to shoot magic.
packy34
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Game looked better on PC in 2011 than it does on PS4/XB1 now. I don't think there's anything in the Switch specs that would prevent Bethesda from shipping the remastered version.
Source?
With King Kupa as an added dragon.
Mercador
Member
Time will tell. But don't get your hype too High. The Switch isn't a powerhouse.
LegendofLex
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No one has any source, hence this thread.
But my guess is there'll be minor concessions rather than just a small bump from the original console versions. And I'm arriving on that conclusion with no less evidence than you are at yours.
Polygon isn't reporting the full question and answer at this time, so how would we know he didn't say something to this effect?
Surely if that was the case he could just say "I can't say much, but we are fine tuning the experience for the Switch" without possibly breaking any NDA
Edit: Also in case you guys didn't realise this, the last Poll option is a trick option. As we all know, Todd Howard is the dark one himself.
It actually has a bit more juice than the 360 even in portable mode.
EmCeeGramr
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I feel like people don't remember what 360/PS3 Skyrim actually looked like. I remember actually seeing it (after I had played over a hundred hours of a lightly modded PC version) and was actually stunned by how bad it looked.
Garrett Hawke
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It isn't, but we know from Wii U ports and the leaked specs that it is basically a portable Wii U in handheld mode, and around 2x that power when docked.
So it is absolutely silly to think it will look "worse than the 360 version", especially when it will probably at least have better textures than that version due to the increase in available RAM.
ThoseDeafMutes
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I feel like people don't remember what 360/PS3 Skyrim actually looked like. I remember actually seeing it (after I had played over a hundred hours of a lightly modded PC version) and was actually stunned by how bad it looked.
Fallout 3 is particularly horrific
I feel like people don't remember what 360/PS3 Skyrim actually looked like. I remember actually seeing it (after I had played over a hundred hours of a lightly modded PC version) and was actually stunned by how bad it looked.
That's some premium hotlinking Mr. Mod-San
You are kidding right ?
That's probably the case
specifying which version it is would pigeonhole them to a certain standard. it was obvious it wouldn't be a straight SE port and i don't think they have the brass to simply port 2011 vanilla either
because SE started as a test for running FO4 at the baseline i'm guessing this is sort of an experiment as well. the finished game should be telling what the console is ultimately capable of... big ass last gen game with "better" graphics
because SE started as a test for running FO4 at the baseline i'm guessing this is sort of an experiment as well. the finished game should be telling what the console is ultimately capable of... big ass last gen game with "better" graphics
EatinOlives
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I would say it's a modified last-gen version with some graphical enhancements found in the Enhanced but not all. That's really the only reason to justify it short of simply thinking Todd is fucking with us for no reason.
Strickland
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When no clear answer is given, always assume the worst.
SinCityAssassin
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I believe in Lucifer.
EmCeeGramr
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Hey, I've never seen Eurogamer block hotlinks before!
I'm basing my tempered expectations on history of Beth games running on consoles and the power difference between Switch and the other consoles. Because you know, Bethesda is that bastion of truthiness, i'm sitting here enjoying Oblivion on PSP and Bioshock on Vita...oh wait, no i'm not.
And goddamnit poll maker where is my Thor 2: Dark World?? Always trust in Thor Dark World.
digita1alchemy
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Probably because it's neither. And because there are Switch specific features that will be shown later, like at E3 or something.
Bethesda has just about burned up any goodwill I had with it over the past twelve months so this is fine. Give me another reason to justify never buying a game (unless it's used or shows up on the Humble Bundle so I can donate to a charity instead) from your company again.
P.S. It's not getting a custom version so don't expect one.
P.S. It's not getting a custom version so don't expect one.
I feel like people don't remember what 360/PS3 Skyrim actually looked like. I remember actually seeing it (after I had played over a hundred hours of a lightly modded PC version) and was actually stunned by how bad it looked.
woof
Rodney McKay
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It's probably a mix of the enhanced version and the original 360/PS3 one if I had to guess.
And in terms of Video Game people most worthy of the benefit of the doubt, I'd have to go with Sean Murray. I feel like with the massive backlash they got for their disastrous PR campaign for No Man's Sky, they probably learned their lesson way more than most developers. But only time will tell I guess.
And in terms of Video Game people most worthy of the benefit of the doubt, I'd have to go with Sean Murray. I feel like with the massive backlash they got for their disastrous PR campaign for No Man's Sky, they probably learned their lesson way more than most developers. But only time will tell I guess.
Mercador
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Alright, maybe lower than 360 was a bit much, but still, if it runs like the 360, I don't expect more than 2-3 hours of playtime, it will drain fast for sure.
Actually, I'm playing the devil advocate here. It would be great that Skyrim SE runs on the Switch, but I highly doubt it, sorry.
packy34
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I'm guessing you didn't play it on PC back in 2011? These look pretty bad to me.
DeuceGamer
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Nintendo Edition with added Nintendo elements and neither the original or Special sedition is my guess.
ForsakenLotus
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Maybe I'm wrong but this certainly makes it seem like it's the original version, otherwise why would Nintendo not want to market that it's getting the shiny new version? Sad.
I feel like people don't remember what 360/PS3 Skyrim actually looked like. I remember actually seeing it (after I had played over a hundred hours of a lightly modded PC version) and was actually stunned by how bad it looked.
Jesus. I was right to consolidate PC strategy games and western games on PC back in 2011.
Really need to update that PC now, but...it was a decent rig back in those days.
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I hope if the game is not standard they are making good use of joycon motion/rumble. Could be cool.