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[giancarlo123x]

Are you trying to be negative?

Well he is correct. I'm really curious as to what makes it and how it looks because even without multiplayer the game is huge. The arcade update itself was like close to 20gb. I hope snapmap can make it in.

 

[manueldelalas]

I remember when people cited Doom as an example of why third parties would never support a cartridge based console with AAA games, and Blu Ray would continue to be the future of game media.

Then I remember I predicted switch would fail at that price and said I would never buy a console near launch, and silently go back to play my Switch while eating crow.

 

[J-Skee]

Wow. The only platform that won't be forced to download 80GB worth of data.

 

[LordKano]

Now I'm worried as I was about to pick up digitally...

Bethesda told Engadget that the Switch port of Doom will have all the updates and DLC released for the original game except for the SnapMap level editor.

What kind of DLC are we talking about ?

 

[Revolutionary]

Does the Switch support Vulkan Api?

If so that should help performance wise.
I really hope they can reach 60FPS even if it comes with compromises.

It was 30 in the trailer. Looked a bit blurry too so I'm curious what resolution they have to run it at to maintain that performance.

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

That sounds perfect. It is getting really tempting to double dip on this.

 

[BanjoLayleeYookaKazooie]

Now I'm worried as I was about to pick up digitally...



What kind of DLC are we talking about ?

The only paid DLC was for the multiplayer, new maps and demonic transformations.

There were a few free additions added later, improvements to load times and navigation through the different modes was a pain on PS4 at launch, and I'm 99.9% sure the arcade mode was added as free DLC, it's basically where you just reply the campaign levels with a scoring system, so that should be in too.

 

[Serious Sam]

Will there be a demo? Finished the game on PC but would love to see how it feels on Switch.

 

[giancarlo123x]

Now I'm worried as I was about to pick up digitally...



What kind of DLC are we talking about ?

Multiplayer. All the paid dlc went free a month or two ago.

 

[The Hermit]

This will be a huge game

 

[ArtHands]

Wow. The only platform that won't be forced to download 80GB worth of data.

That makes this version the best version.

 

[Santar]

It's a shame if SnapMap isn't included, there's been some good official single player levels released there amongst player created stuff. Added a lot of replayability for the game.

 

[The Hermit]

That makes this version the best version.

Still need to see if it is 60fps.

I can take the hit on graphics, but the framerate, especially in this game, not so much.

 

[acm2000]

this game at 30fps would be worthless so it HAS to be 60fps, right? RIGHT

 

[Shadow Broker]

Gaf is so weird. I came in expecting outrage for it all not being on a cartridge but instead you guys are content. There's not much debate at all, I came in here expecting a blood bath with a trail of blood and bans.

Oh well... Looks like sensible Gaf wins the day. I wish sensible Gaf would wield its beautiful head more often.

FPS really isn't my thing but Doom is near and dear to my heart. I'm going to wait and see how launch goes along with some other stuff before I decide to dive in.

 

[giancarlo123x]

this game at 30fps would be worthless so it HAS to be 60fps, right? RIGHT

540p/15fps lock.

 

[Marvie_3]

Not really interested in the game but this is a great idea. I wish more games did this.

 

[Gen X]

I suggested this a few weeks ago regarding NBA and a few people slammed me for such a ludicrous idea. Great to see its getting more support.

 

[Seik]

Gaf is so weird. I came in expecting outrage for it all not being on a cartridge but instead you guys are content. There's not much debate at all, I came in here expecting a blood bath with a trail of blood and bans.

Oh well... Looks like sensible Gaf wins the day. I wish sensible Gaf would wield its beautiful head more often.

FPS really isn't my thing but Doom is near and dear to my heart. I'm going to wait and see how launch goes along with some other stuff before I decide to dive in.

That's mainly because the multiplayer part is not very appreciated. So people only see this as a minor setback.

The campaign is what made Doom excellent.

Level creator is a bit of a bigger lost, imo. But I can deal with it.

 

[Mithos]

Every game EVER should do it this way, and the ability to not download any language option other then the one you want.

 

[dragonfart28]

Oh, I hope this becomes a trend.

This is a really smart way to save on disk space.

 

[JoeInky]

Gaf is so weird. I came in expecting outrage for it all not being on a cartridge but instead you guys are content. There's not much debate at all, I came in here expecting a blood bath with a trail of blood and bans.

Oh well... Looks like sensible Gaf wins the day. I wish sensible Gaf would wield its beautiful head more often.

FPS really isn't my thing but Doom is near and dear to my heart. I'm going to wait and see how launch goes along with some other stuff before I decide to dive in.

I don't know anyone that actually cares about the multiplayer portion of DOOM, I've not touched the multiplayer on PC once.

I wouldn't care if they didn't even bother with the multiplayer to be honest, it doesn't seem worth it.

 

[Falchion]

I like it, you need a connection to play the multiplayer anyways.

 

[Snkfanatic]

Wishing the split install was an option on PC...

 

[ThatsMytrunks]

That's a cool way to handle it, and I'm glad they confirmed Multiplayer is in. I loved DOOM's Multiplayer.

 

[Nikana]

540p/15fps lock.

480p or I'm out.

 

[Chezzymann]

Wish that had been an option on PC.

Yup, would have saved me 30 GB

 

[Daffy Duck]

540p/15fps lock.

Maybe Rare has been offering some technical assistance on the project?

 

[bobbychalkers]

Gaf is so weird. I came in expecting outrage for it all not being on a cartridge but instead you guys are content. There's not much debate at all, I came in here expecting a blood bath with a trail of blood and bans.

Oh well... Looks like sensible Gaf wins the day. I wish sensible Gaf would wield its beautiful head more often.

FPS really isn't my thing but Doom is near and dear to my heart. I'm going to wait and see how launch goes along with some other stuff before I decide to dive in.

Considering how much the game bloated up on people's hard drives, the multiplayer being an optional download is a relief.

 

[coljae]

Love it, love it, love it. Only game I've ever disabled automatic updates manually. Hopefully something that will propagate into other games.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

I suggested this a few weeks ago regarding NBA and a few people slammed me for such a ludicrous idea. Great to see its getting more support.

Well I don't see how that would work for a game like NBA. The SP campaign and the MP in Doom are two clearly distinct things.

MP in NBA is still using the same assets as the SP (teams, courts, commentary, etc)

 

[Fbh]

That's a great idea.

Anyway, as a new Switch user this might be as good a place as any to ask.

What's a good micro SD to get for the Switch? Is it worth it investing in the fast ones or should I just get ones of those regular 80 Mb/s ones?

 

[| Praxis |]

Wish I had this on PC, fucking MP and it's updates take up so much room.

 

[Skittzo0413]

That's a great idea.

Anyway, as a new Switch user this might be as good a place as any to ask.

What's a good micro SD to get for the Switch? Is it worth it investing in the fast ones or should I just get ones of those regular 80 Mb/s ones?

I got this one when it was on sale a bit (I think close to $60), I still feel like it's the best value size, speed and price wise.

 

[sixteen-bit]

540p/15fps lock.

That's a SNES Doom tier framerate.

 

[Veal]

If they've somehow managed to get the game running at a high frame rate and have implemented gyro controls, the gyro controls alone would be enough for ps4 and Xbox one owners to take a look at this port. It being DOOM portable is everyone else's. Insane that this is happening at all. Like a reverse n64 era "Dream Team" announcement!

 

[giancarlo123x]

That's a SNES Doom tier framerate.

Or sea of thieves

Spoiler

(option)

on Xbox one. 😜

 

[Spyder_Monkey]

I feel like they wouldn't even bother if it wasn't 60fps.

 

[BattleMonkey]

So the MP will be extra DOA for this version, cause no one's downloading that

 

[Lil'DigiOp]

DOOM is great on PC, but it's so freaking huge. I might invest in the Switch version forreal

 

[UnemployedVillain]

So the MP will be extra DOA for this version, cause no one's downloading that

Based on...absolutely nothing?

 

[diaspora]

IIRC most (all?) of the DLC is for MP. If you play just SP you're good to go.

 

[DrunkShogun]

That's ideal because I only care for the single player campaign. Won't be buying at launch though.

 

[poodaddy]

That's the right way to do it. I adore the game but I never even curiously peered into the multiplayer, so for me this is a great solution.

 

[jrcbandit]

I might buy this just because the multiplayer is an optional download. I never finished it on PC and can't redownload it since the game is massive in size nowadays from the multiplayer BS and I'm limited in space with my 512 gb SSD, as I refuse to uninstall my other games just to play Doom. Buying an Oculus really filled up my SSD lol.

Any guess on pricing? $40 would seem fair for an older game, but the 32gb cartridge is expensive so I suspect $50 at the cheapest.

 

[SteveWD40]

Out of interest, is there offline / bot based MP? I usually wouldn't but on a handheld it can add a little (and was great on KZ Vita).

 

[Like the hat?]

So is this the secret Bethesda game releasing this year? I'll be picking it up myself.

 

[whyamihere]

Is it worth it? No interest in multiplayer, but I sold my PS4 a bit ago and never played.

 

[BattleMonkey]

Based on...absolutely nothing?

The MP is not well liked on the other platforms, what do you think making the MP an optional download will do? Also, it's made more difficult as it requires people to have to have extra space available to get. Lot of people are not gonna bother, and the the MP already isn't very popular in the first place. MP DOOM on Switch is gonna be barren player wise

 

[Starviper]

Is it worth it? No interest in multiplayer, but I sold my PS4 a bit ago and never played.

Very solid shooter. I'd recommend it to anyone that enjoys em'.