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10 Minutes of Sonic Forces Off-Screen Switch Gameplay
- Thread starter djlr181
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Yeah, I noticed the same thing.
Boss fight seemed ok, but the level video had some drops when killing ennemies. I'd like to see how it performs docked.
Can't say if it's 30/60fps based on this though.
mocolostrocolos
Member
Despite some drops I think it holds up better than I expected.
I'm really starting to believe Switch is more capable than I thought.
I'm really starting to believe Switch is more capable than I thought.
friskykillface
Banned
Classic sonic boss battle looked pretty good
New sonic had some frame drops but nothing that major, color me surprised
I wanted a new generations and it looks like I'll get it with this title, hype.
New sonic had some frame drops but nothing that major, color me surprised
I wanted a new generations and it looks like I'll get it with this title, hype.
It's definitely locked 30fps
Jonneh3003
Banned
Ash from GameXplain seems to think it's locked at 30fps on Switch, no reason to believe he isn't right seeming as he saw both versions side by side.
Keep in mind Colours/Generations were also 30FPS so if you were ok with that, you'll probably be ok with this.
https://twitter.com/AshPaulsen/status/874792494579331072
Keep in mind Colours/Generations were also 30FPS so if you were ok with that, you'll probably be ok with this.
https://twitter.com/AshPaulsen/status/874792494579331072
xxbrothawizxx63
Member
First docked Switch gameplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rdGdUPBU44
Community Forum
Member
I wonder why this isn't up for preorder at Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop? For any system.
That's very doubtful. It looks to play very similarly to modern Sonic so the Avatar Stages should at least be passable.
WorldofMiku
Banned
Unless the OC levels are broken, the levels are nowhere near Sonic 06 tier.
ShockingAlberto
Member
I can't shake the feeling this is going to be a pretty bad game.
when you see digital foundry zoom in or circle differences you might as well close the webpage. it's stuff you wouldn't notice when playing.
their sonic forces coverage will be interesting though. there is a noticeable decrease in lighting and LOD on the switch. it seems to be using a lower quality motion blur as well. all things considered the gameplay seems identical though.
as foretold by the sonic cycle, it is destined to be a bad game.
IronicSonic
Member
Pretty solid effort in the Switch front. Will double dip.
At least It will be as good as Generations. OC stages are a mistery
At least It will be as good as Generations. OC stages are a mistery
Off-Kilter
Banned
If you liked Generations you'll like this.
Peterthumpa
Member
Why is 3D Sonic still a thing? It just doesn't work.
Jon Carter
Member
Looks good graphically but not fun. Weird they spent so long making this game. I expected the franchise to come back with a bang and not this.
Jonneh3003
Banned
While I don't think Forces looks well designed, there's certainly a handful of great 3D Sonic games.
The Switch version is looking mighty fine, props to Sega.
Loved Generations and Colors. Even enjoyed Unleashed. Though I don't know why I feel pessimistic about this game.
Disagree.
Very different tone and gameplay from Generations. Modern and Classic look like more of the same not addressing any of the flaws from Gens, but the OC gameplay looks downright awful. The weapon stuff is really, really dumb and apparently the jump physics feel horrible according to impressions from people who played at E3.
The game looks good on Switch, no doubt, but it plays much better elsewhere. Even on Xbox One, the game runs at 60fps solid while the Switch version is an unstable 30fps at this point.
I thought it played pretty well on Xbox One and similar enough to Generations. The tone is weird, though, and I hate the custom character stuff but I'm sure some will enjoy that.
I thought it played pretty well on Xbox One and similar enough to Generations. The tone is weird, though, and I hate the custom character stuff but I'm sure some will enjoy that.
Robin64
Member
Did you get to play it docked? Wondering if it maintains a stable 30fps there.
Cow Mengde
Banned
You know it's bad when I can't tell from the title if it's the new 2D Sonic game, or the new 3D/2D Sonic game.
Why are the titles so forgettable in these 2 games?
Why are the titles so forgettable in these 2 games?
No. The docked unit that I was capturing from had it removed. They actually removed it from ALL of the capture stations upstairs on day 1 (before I got there).
I only tried it handheld.
AgentOtaku
Member
Yeah, after seeing this, REALLY compelled to just spring for the Switch version
Love Nintendo platforms being the home of Sonic for me
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Sonic Unleashed, Colours and Generations were great, 3D Sonic works nicely.
If it really is the same game and 60fps stable on Xbone, 30fps dropping frames on Switch, I will definitely get the Xbone version.
Well isn't that the usual?
frankie_baby
Member
Still plenty of time to get it up to a stable 30 I'd assume though
CaptainLoveline
Member
This sort of attitude is why 3D Sonic is so half assed, because people keep wanting less of it because it "doesn't work" so they take that feedback and start pushing the 3D back which results in more complaining that theres too much 2D. Sonic Team can't even get 2D right nowadays, so its the dev team's fault why its always been bad. I guarantee, much like the case with Sonic Mania, if a dev team that actually gave a damn and had a shot with making 3D Sonic good, they would.
That aside, it looks in line with the other footage we've seen (PS4 I think?), but I see some framedrops when explosions happen. Game overall looks like a frequent deviantart user's lazily-made dumb wet dream, so thank god for Mania.
While true, I'm not sure I could go with the Switch version when it's 30 vs 60fps elsewhere.
Unlike Generations or Unleashed, they're not even really using motion blur so it feels even less smooth.
Jonneh3003
Banned
For me personally the portable factor of the Switch pushes my purchase over other versions. It looks like it holds up and I had a great time with Colours and Generations despite them being 30fps on consoles.
Yeah, for me it's Switch or nothing: I can live with 30 fps if the game looks fun enough.
atm, not sure I can say that it does...
I think 3D Sonic can work if it's done right. Colors and Generations are good examples of that.
However, what I don't like about this game is how unfocused it is. Three different playstyles just sucks, especially now that Mania exists. If they can't do 2D better than that, they shouldn't bother. I'd rather have a full game with just the 3D levels. Colors is *technically* that, but that game also has a lot of 2D sections.
Either way, I'll probably give it a go on Switch just for the portability.
However, what I don't like about this game is how unfocused it is. Three different playstyles just sucks, especially now that Mania exists. If they can't do 2D better than that, they shouldn't bother. I'd rather have a full game with just the 3D levels. Colors is *technically* that, but that game also has a lot of 2D sections.
Either way, I'll probably give it a go on Switch just for the portability.
As far as I can tell from Youtube videos, Sonic Mania looks identical across all version. Not that you'd expect there to be a difference, given the game's retro aspirations.
Equanimity
Member
Yeah I agree with you. I would have loved to get this on the Switch but the target frame-rate and horrid frame-drops are a good enough reason for me pick this up on the PS4.
Sonic Mania is day one on the Switch.
But it doesn't hold up well. Don't sacrifice stable gameplay for portability, especially for a game like Sonic.
Identical. As it should be.
Gotdatmoney
Member
Well the game isn't out yet so they have time to clean it up. Further more if portability is the only way someone is gonna buy a game then how it runs elsewhere is pretty irrelevant. I played Generations on PS3. Framerate had issues but it was mostly fine. Dark said this lacks the smoothing if motion blur so we'll see how it turns out.
Same. I'll keep an open mind until that proves to be the case or not, though.
It'll be a shame if it is, having had a healthy period of time to develop.