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[phanphare]

Right, so don't call it a review. Call it a launch impression piece, an write a new article every time there's a significant content update, and do a retrospective once it's content complete. Bam, more clicks and you're using the medium of the internet properly.

why don't you just accept that launch impression pieces are called reviews?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Right, so don't call it a review. Call it a launch impression piece, an write a new article every time there's a significant content update, and do a retrospective once it's content complete. Bam, more clicks and you're using the medium of the internet properly.

I'd actually be fine with something like this, but it's still not going to be feasible for most sites.

 

[Wagram]

Right, so don't call it a review. Call it a launch impression piece, an write a new article every time there's a significant content update, and do a retrospective once it's content complete. Bam, more clicks and you're using the medium of the internet properly.

It's so sad that this is all over a 97 instead of a 98. Cringe tier man.

 

[brandonh83]

I'd actually be fine with something like this, but it's still not going to be feasible for most sites.

Yeah, not how it works. Reviewers shouldn't be obligated to revise reviews for every game whenever there's a post-release patch. It's like telling critics that their film reviews are pointless because the extended cut will pad out some editing issues. But they're free to review said extended cut if they want. I'm also not seeing any improvements worthy enough to really like alter a score or something.

 

[icespide]

It's so sad that this is all over a 97 instead of a 98. Cringe tier man.

wait it's a 97 now? I guess I'm throwing my switch in the garbage now

 

[Polygonal_Sprite]

So either there is a bit of an improvement or the performance was never that bad

Spoiler

probably a bit of both

I'd call hard framerate spikes down to 20 to what looks like a solid 30fps a massive improvement (at least on Switch).

 

[Dr. Black Jack]

It's so sad that this is all over a 97 instead of a 98. Cringe tier man.

I've been saying this for years jackass, I don't care about a certain game's metascore. Reviews as they're currently framed are outdated.

 

[Outtrigger888]

My version says 1.1.1 is that correct for the new update?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

My version says 1.1.1 is that correct for the new update?

Yep.

 

[BigEmil]

Right, so don't call it a review. Call it a launch impression piece, an write a new article every time there's a significant content update, and do a retrospective once it's content complete. Bam, more clicks and you're using the medium of the internet properly.

But by that logic to be fair those sites have to do the same thing for many other games too. Lots of games gets updates and improvements nowadays so won't be fair to just give a re-review just for one of them

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

I take it someone has tried opening a chest with a full inventory? No difference?

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Please knock it off with the ridiculous re-review discussion/derail. There's a conversation about the role of traditional reviews in a world where games are constantly changing after release, but it's not in this thread, especially when it was started with hyperbolic language about "hot takes."

 

[Kyzer]

I am not frustrated just alittle bit baffled that you wouldn't believe anybody here just because of an other thread which had nothing to do with this one.
And I don't feel attacked or anything.in the end it is dumb to fight about such a thing as a patch in a game. Sorry for even starting this conversation.^^

Has anyone been to

Spoiler

Rito

village? The entrance to it was pretty bad before too.

I dont know whos who!

 

[James Scott]

My version says 1.1.1 is that correct for the new update?

Switch autodownloads. It's pretty good for that. If you press start you can check for updates as well, but 1.1.1 is the latest

 

[Serenitynow]

Hmm, idk. I'm still not all that satisfied. Just spent 30 minutes testing stress locations in docked mode.

K

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akariko

V

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illage

seemed slightly better? I never really had too many problems in K

Spoiler

akariko

. It was mostly smooth this time but I did drop a frame while turning the camera.

K

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orok

F

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orest

seemed better but it's not this crazy difference.

The Great Plateau near the Old Man's spot is definitely the most improved. Did not notice a single frame drop.

But my biggest performance issue with the game still remains - fighting Moblins. It has always been the most annoying to me. Like I said, go to Pappetto Grove south of the Faron Grasslands.

I just hope they didn't lower shadow quality or make some kind of other concession for this update. I'd almost say it wasn't worth it... The areas that slightly annoyed me are slightly better, and the thing that annoyed me the most is still present. I play almost exclusively docked though so you handheld people might have different opinions. Will be interesting to see a more precise technical take.

 

[-Horizon-]

I tested: that one spoiler Forest area, kakariko and Hateno village, and the dueling peaks stable.
Every area seems to have a few more smoother places but it's still pretty chunky overall when you point your camera a certain way or move towards or through the problem areas.

There does seem to be less HUGE drops but there are still noticeable drops.

I can't tell but is there less flying grass effect?

 

[StarStabbedMoon]

Infinite dashing is gone.

This makes me sad.
Might use a vanilla Wii U version for speedrunning, update my Switch version for the framerate.

 

[TheGamingBox]

It was a while ago. Googled it and cant find any hints.
All i know is spike circular maze some pole on the left rock formation and wind no snow no desert no lava. Grassy area
But it was the worst lag i have ever seen in zelda.
Really below n64 golden eye 4p splitscreen.

found it, its the rucco maag shrine, seems to run very well, some drops when doing spin attack to cut grass

 

[Papercuts]

I've been saying this for years jackass, I don't care about a certain game's metascore. Reviews as they're currently framed are outdated.

I don't disagree with what you're saying but the reality is that the alternative isn't really realistic or sustainable. There are way, way too many games that get constant dripfeeds of new content or patch improvements, along with new games that keep coming out with deadlines to meet. There's basically not going to be enough staff at websites to go back and thoroughly check to update reviews.

Then the other side is the bulk of hits are happening pre-launch. Like someone could go back into Witcher 3 with its load of improvements and write another review but the amount of clicks won't match the effort involved so that's another reason it won't happen much.

Oops, just saw the mod post on this. My bad.

On topic: Glad they're actually working out some of the kinks. While K

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orok

F

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orest

was by far the worst area and still looks sketchy the improvements will help a lot across the board.

 

[Raging Spaniard]

[GIANT SPOILER]What the fuck, dude!!

Great and YOU just spoiled it for me

 

[PtM]

Wii U?

You shut your filthy mouth.

 

[Spyder_Monkey]

The game's been out for almost a month now spoilers have got to go.

 

[Spukc]

found it, its the rucco maag shrine, seems to run very well, some drops when doing spin attack to cut grass

https://youtu.be/tPu5Vnbual0

Found an old video so you can compare.
This really shows how bad it runs.

Great to see it is fixed.
Hopefully DF will use it.
Cause it is imo the laggiest place in this game

 

[psychotron]

Great and YOU just spoiled it for me

Unless this is some gag there should be banning for a spoiler like that. I'm playing now and I'll be pissed.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Plateau seems fine.

 

[Eggiem]

Unless this is some gag there should be banning for a spoiler like that. I'm playing now and I'll be pissed.

I agree. Let's just hope he is a troll.

 

[Briarios]

The game's been out for almost a month now spoilers have got to go.

No ... there are a lot of people that haven't played the game and

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it's totally free to spoiler tag stuff, see -- no cost, no time. Just be courteous.

 

[AGITΩ]

Just tried out thw Switch version docked in a few towns and great plateau. I was surprized by the lack of frame rate dips. Its running a lot more stable...too bad i just beat the game...yesterday..

 

[MildSoss]

Great and YOU just spoiled it for me

Fucking seriously, thanks for quoting it.

I come in here looking for patch notes and instead i get spoiled.

 

[btrboyev]

Hopefully this is just a first patch and at least one more for even better.

Glad to see Nintendo do this

 

[Ecto311]

Cool just got pro controller from amazon and now I can go back to my 2 hour save and get it rolling. Gaf scared me away from playing because there was 2 frame drops in an obscure part of the game and I considered it broken all around.

 

[FSLink]

Unless this is some gag there should be banning for a spoiler like that. I'm playing now and I'll be pissed.

...omfg guys it was sarcasm.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

No actual spoilers have been uttered, just FYI.

 

[PtM]

The version 1.1.0 update had a file size of about 237mb. But for some reason 1.1.1 makes it smaller to 167mb. How did they make a consecutive update smaller?

Maybe smaller textures.

The game's been out for almost a month now spoilers have got to go.

Well, apparently the playdate is still upon us. And the game is still costly.

 

[Ocarina_117]

It's so sad that this is all over a 97 instead of a 98. Cringe tier man.

Drop that shit.

The poster mentioned not caring about metacritic and makes a valid point with the current rigid framework of reviews. Games change over time in the modern day, reviews should reflect this.

This thread isn't the best place for the discussion though.

 

[KevinG]

Cool just got pro controller from amazon and now I can go back to my 2 hour save and get it rolling. Gaf scared me away from playing because there was 2 frame drops in an obscure part of the game and I considered it broken all around.

A broken game doesn't get almost universally praised critically.

 

[lwilliams3]

Did I just saw a major spoiler due to someone screaming about the spoiler? Seriously?!

Anyway, I'm glad the game has been improved.

 

[TheGamingBox]

Did I just saw a major spoiler due to someone screaming about the spoiler? Seriously?!

Anyway, I'm glad the game has been improved.

no you didnt he was just making a point by making up a fake spoiler

 

[ElMexiMerican]

The one place where I noticed the most severe frame drops, K. Forest, seems to be improved, though it isn't a constant 30 fps still. I'll take whatever stability I can get!

 

[gardfish]

For what it's worth (Wii U)--Moblins would always cause slowdown/rare freezes for me. Have fought a bunch since the patch came out and haven't had that problem yet tonight.

 

[Malus]

A broken game doesn't get almost universally praised critically.

Well, TP and SS had actual game breaking glitches lol.

 

[Renekton]

Any changes to weapon durability?

 

[brandonh83]

Did I just saw a major spoiler due to someone screaming about the spoiler? Seriously?!

Dude. No.

 

[Plum]

no you didnt he was just making a point by making up a fake spoiler

Fake spoilers should be a bit more obvious than that. Something like "Zelda is actually Tingle" or something like that would have got the point across fine.

 

[rockx4]

do you remember the name? cant seem to find it

Rucco Maag Shrine

 

[Spukc]

Any changes to weapon durability?

no and they should never touch it only make em bŕeak faster in hard mode

 

[lwilliams3]

no you didnt he was just making a point by making up a fake spoiler

That's good then. That would have been a lame way to get spoiled.

 

[ElMexiMerican]

Any changes to weapon durability?

Seems like weapons aren't breaking as quickly, although that's possibly a placebo on my part.

 

[brandonh83]

Fake spoilers should be a bit more obvious than that. Something like "Zelda is actually Tingle" or something like that would have got the point across fine.

You don't think

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Princess Zelda Dies Woods of Death

isn't obvious enough?

 

[Spinifex]

Seems like weapons aren't breaking as quickly, although that's possibly a placebo on my part.

Oh man, now you've done it.