It's definitely a remaster seeing as it's had a resolution bump and slightly improved graphics. A barebones remaster, definitely, but it's much the same as something like the Heavy Rain, Prototype or Dishonored remasters that came out.
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Lego City Undercover |OT| - This city has 4 ports
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It's definitely a remaster seeing as it's had a resolution bump and slightly improved graphics. A barebones remaster, definitely, but it's much the same as something like the Heavy Rain, Prototype or Dishonored remasters that came out.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Frame rate looks pretty solid on Switch.
Does the Switch port strip away the Nintendo references from the Wii U version?
BigEmil
Junior Member
Yeah of course resolution bump is certain not like any work was needed by them there just simply flick higher res the newer platforms can handle, graphics don't seem improved at all still has low level of detail, lots of pop in, shimmering alot, low draw distance etc like the Wii U version while still has a few frame drops here and there not impressed.
They could've dug in and really improved this game in many aspects and make much more use out of the current gen platforms hardwares but it's Lego and they know it'll just sell regardless. Minimal effort maximum profit
Karak
Member
To be fair this is technically actually a massive change to many underlying aspects.
talkingood
Member
It's around 35 seconds with the digital version on Switch. About the same as Zelda.
Probably similar for PC/PS4 I would assume.
Apparently, the PC version does see bigger improvements depending on the kind of drive you install it on, but the console versions do appear to be identical in the in the load time department: better than Wii U in an noticeable way, but still rather long.
So been playing the Switch version for a couple of hours. Load times still suck but the game looks great and is as fun as I remember the Wii U version being. I have had some fps issues just driving around town and that's disappointing. They are just brief 1 sec hitching. I've been playing in dock mode.
outunderthestars
Banned
Is there going to be a review thread?
Thanks, both of you. I'll keep my eye on this. I'm still really interested in playing it so I'll probably buy it at some point
Kikorin
Member
First load screen of Zelda is about 20 sec, even less I think after last update.
talkingood
Member
Am I the only Switch user seeing a huge improvement over Wii U? The load times are literally cut in half for me35 seconds on Switch vs. 70 or 80 even on Wii U.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
I really don't need another new game to play right now, but this does look really fun.
bumpkin
Member
SD card versus on-board memory? Who knows. I have an SDXC card in my Switch, so I'll definitely report in tomorrow when I get the game.
James Scott
Banned
I really liked this on Wii U but I'm still baffled by how they've handled the re-release.
It's like 4 years old but it's more expensive than when it launched without a lot of additional content.
I'll probably buy this after a few patches and a sale. I really would like to revisit Lego City with improved load times but I'm underwhelmed by the port quality
It's like 4 years old but it's more expensive than when it launched without a lot of additional content.
I'll probably buy this after a few patches and a sale. I really would like to revisit Lego City with improved load times but I'm underwhelmed by the port quality
Is it just an opening load or is gameplay broken up by load screens too? Horizon never loads again unless you fast travel, and then it's a lot faster than the first load.
I've been wanting to try this since the Wii U version first came out, then they stupidly announced this edition right after the Nintendo Selects release. Now I'm still not sure if the load times really are that off putting.
I have a physical copy. You?
friskykillface
Banned
If you haven't played this game I'd say pick it up
Story is pretty good, funny too
Last level is the greatest last level I've played 👀
Story is pretty good, funny too
Last level is the greatest last level I've played 👀
talkingood
Member
Digital, installed on system memory. How long is the initial load for you? It would be a bit disappointing if there was a huge difference between the digital and physical versions.
socksfelloff
Member
I just got the switch version today for $21cad all in due to an amazon prime price error. I'll give it a shot!
pinballsummer
Member
Welp, thus far impressions on Switch are relatively positive - even compared to PC (which I was trying to choose between).
Cringed at the price, but caved on the Switch version. This is one of those rare games for me where performance and resolution being 'good enough' is perfectly acceptable on this platform. Also, Nintendo easter eggs.
...and now I have further justification to buy a Pro gamepad (is that a good thing? Sure as hell not for my wallet!).
Cringed at the price, but caved on the Switch version. This is one of those rare games for me where performance and resolution being 'good enough' is perfectly acceptable on this platform. Also, Nintendo easter eggs.
...and now I have further justification to buy a Pro gamepad (is that a good thing? Sure as hell not for my wallet!).
Peterthumpa
Member
Well, if you read the impressions, it's overall a very good Switch port.
Loading my save twice and the first was around 54 secs and the second was around a min.
Edit: I start the timer as soon as I see loading and stop it when I see my guy on screen.
Chaserjoey
Member
Would love to jump in but there's too many games coming out at the moment so I'll have to hold off 
Does anyone know any info about the PS4 version? Is it 1080p, what frame rate, if the load times are like the Switch (it doesn't look like that much of a demanding game, if Kingdom Hearts can get 4 game's loading down to 1-2 seconds then surely this should not take that long). Thanks.
Does anyone know any info about the PS4 version? Is it 1080p, what frame rate, if the load times are like the Switch (it doesn't look like that much of a demanding game, if Kingdom Hearts can get 4 game's loading down to 1-2 seconds then surely this should not take that long). Thanks.
pinballsummer
Member
In context of the other platforms, Switch version holds up and actually has some advantages.
Neuromancer
Member
Don't sleep on this game. It's my favorite Lego game of all time. The open world is awesome to screw around in and the story and characters are great and very funny.
What kind of advantages ? I'm only debating picking it up based on the very long load times people are mentioning.
cleveridea
Member
So I got the PC version with the cdkeys crazy price of $15, got it running at 1440p by editing the ini file using notepad+
At 1440p - the game actually kinda looks bad because you can really tell how bad the assets are (since it was originally a Wii U game). Blocky things are fine but assets like flowers just look really odd and weird looking in a very off putting way which mean I didnt enjoy looking at the scenery as much as I did on the Wii U version. Due to this the game may actually look better at say 1080p. Load times were decent on a regular drive.
I may end up getting the game for the switch because I think it will look great on the small screen. Probably wait for a price drop though given I already spent $15 on the PC version.
At 1440p - the game actually kinda looks bad because you can really tell how bad the assets are (since it was originally a Wii U game). Blocky things are fine but assets like flowers just look really odd and weird looking in a very off putting way which mean I didnt enjoy looking at the scenery as much as I did on the Wii U version. Due to this the game may actually look better at say 1080p. Load times were decent on a regular drive.
I may end up getting the game for the switch because I think it will look great on the small screen. Probably wait for a price drop though given I already spent $15 on the PC version.
- Portability
- Nintendo references
It's also the first Lego game on a handheld to be exactly the sams as it is on console. Considering the sheer amount of content in most Lego games that's actually a pretty big advantage in my eyes.
BigEmil
Junior Member
No it's just unoptimised for newer consoles they didn't bother doing that
LordOcidax
Member
That doesn't make any sense.
RichiRamjag
Member
I wanna trust you Vitacat, but I've been hurt before.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Never blind bought a game so fast when I saw the price on CDKeys lol. Can't wait.
Muffin Awesome
Member
Whelp no one could answer so I dove in.
Currently downloading to Switch internal storage instead of physical and instead of SD card. Since load times sound so abysmally slow figured I would give it a go on internal as that seemed to be faster than SD card and switch cart for Zelda.
I will report back average load times, might be good for switch users to do the same if there is an sd user out there.
Currently downloading to Switch internal storage instead of physical and instead of SD card. Since load times sound so abysmally slow figured I would give it a go on internal as that seemed to be faster than SD card and switch cart for Zelda.
I will report back average load times, might be good for switch users to do the same if there is an sd user out there.
Did you played the Wii U version? If not, it's well worth the asking price, the game is amazing, great humor, interesting story and has TONS of things to do.
I personally don't see myself paying 60 bucks for it again.
HueyFreeman
Banned
Lovely OT - thanks.
Would be great if the OP had a breakdown of framerate, resolution, effects between each version, but maybe we need to wait for DF for that.
Would be great if the OP had a breakdown of framerate, resolution, effects between each version, but maybe we need to wait for DF for that.
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