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Digital Foundry Analysis: Thumper on Nintendo Switch with PS4 comparison
- Thread starter Toadthemushroom
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It's true! If you go through the list of games released right now (and look at lots of upcoming titles), at least 80% of them are 60fps. Possibly more. It's really quite fascinating.
I pointed that out in the video.
It's obvious they are disabled in VR to avoid motion sickness rather than for performance reasons. Motion blur HAS to be disabled in VR as it really does not work at all while CA becomes supremely difficult to look at.
miller.skippins
Banned
Erm...the PS4 VR version exist.
FutureLarking
Member
Man I wish there was some way to turn the grain off on the Switch :/
I usually don't mind it much in games, but it looks a bit pointless here and takes away from a nice clean image. I guess it's there because without it it might all look a bit... sparse. But frankly, I'm okay with that. Games like this and audiosurf don't need to be chucking grain all over the place.
I usually don't mind it much in games, but it looks a bit pointless here and takes away from a nice clean image. I guess it's there because without it it might all look a bit... sparse. But frankly, I'm okay with that. Games like this and audiosurf don't need to be chucking grain all over the place.
You need to buy the PS4 VR if you want the best version. It gets a bit expensive just for that
If we play that game, might as well mention the Vive version as the definitive one.
GinoFelino
Member
Buying the hell out of this
I was about to get this game while I read this particular comment (which got a ton of upvotes) on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/6bx3pg/thumper_now_live_in_na_eshop/dhqdmwc/
He points out the flaws which makes the game seem repetitive (all levels being similar) and tedious .. is this really the case?
He points out the flaws which makes the game seem repetitive (all levels being similar) and tedious .. is this really the case?
I'm only a couple of levels in so I can't say for sure myself, but from what I can tell that's very much a minority opinion.
MatthewB92
Member
100% agree with this. I don't understand how people like psvr when i tired it i hated it but that was because of the headset. Anyways no need to make this some stupid this is better than that post. I'll double dip for this game. Gonna download now.
test_account
XP-39C²
The game does add new mechanics as the game progress, but like basically every game, the mechanics will be repeated through the game. The graphics and music in Thumper doesnt really change that drastically through the game, at least not from what i can remember. I can see why people might feel that it can get a bit boring or repetetive because of that. But for me personally, i played a few levels here and there over some days, i enjoyed the game throughout.
People like VR because it brings a very different experience. I played Thumper in VR and loved it. Tried to play it in 2D afterwards and it felt quite different.
primasaurus
Member
Solid Switch performance
HD Rumble well integrated is nice as well
HD Rumble well integrated is nice as well
Sounds like the OP needs to git gud.
He's right about it not being a standard rhythm game though - there aren't happy poppy tunes, rather a relentless audiovisual assault that demands utmost concentration.
forknknife
Banned
It's a soundtrack that is purposely monotonous and trance inducing so that you get immersed and in sync with the rhythm and mechanics of the game. It's ok not to like it but nobody can't deny that the music fits perfectly with the concept of the game.
If instead of one single music line throughout the game this would've been a set of clear cut distinguishable songs then the whole continuity and progress of the game and immersion would be completely broken and we would necessarily be having a completely different game.
I really don't get why people don't value conceptual coherence and integrity in games.
It's the same thing with breath of the wild and how do many people complain about the mechanics that are absolutely central to the core concept of the game. Some people just seem to only want the same old same old and let the medium stagnate until all games play the same.
Impressive port. I'll never play this game in anything but VR, but glad the Switch hardware is handling it with no dips.
To those wondering why the VR experience is so superior, it's not just the lack of input lag. The ability to see genuine depth is a huge advantage in this game and makes timing far easier and more satisfying.
To those wondering why the VR experience is so superior, it's not just the lack of input lag. The ability to see genuine depth is a huge advantage in this game and makes timing far easier and more satisfying.
why?
nephilimdj
Member
Game looks stunning even with slight downgrades in that video
Calm Mind
Member
Portable Thumper>VR Thumper
FreedomFighter
Member
Majority of Switch games are 60fps.
Hot damn.
I want this game after seeing some gameplay vids. I love the deep bass and percussive sounds so this will be the second rhythm game I've ever purchased (first being HarmoKnight).
Hot damn.
I want this game after seeing some gameplay vids. I love the deep bass and percussive sounds so this will be the second rhythm game I've ever purchased (first being HarmoKnight).
sixteen-bit
Member
Wow, I didn't notice the visual differences until they were placed side-by-side either. Good on the devs for translating the experience so well on the Switch at 60 fps no less.
Diprosalic
Banned
I will buy any good game that was ported well to this device.
Seriously, they should offer an option to turn them off in the other versions!
The video is a must watch just to see how close the port is and how great the switch version looks in motion.
The game looks better with them enabled. Buts it's largely academic once you have everything flying past you at 200mph:
I could agree in most cases but not here. This isn't designed to simulate a camera and the effects add to the presentation, I feel.
The PS4 side, on the left, benefits from it.
manueldelalas
Time Traveler
Minecraft PS4 vs Switch DF analysis available. Too lazy to make a new thread...
EDIT: Switch version always 1280x720, or 720p. The dev team was having trouble with the docked-undocked transition.
EDIT 2: I made a thread!
EDIT: Switch version always 1280x720, or 720p. The dev team was having trouble with the docked-undocked transition.
EDIT 2: I made a thread!
FreedomFighter
Member
Hope they'll be able to bump docked resolution in a future update after all.
Switch software hanging tough, holding its own, and punching above its weight once again versus the PS4
Gold_Loot
Member
Well.. yes, and no. Later mechanics include lane switching , shielding and jumping .
Think of it more like a nightmare Amplitude with things trying to kill you.
There are prompts. Tap A, Hold A, Left/Right for turns, Up/Down for jumping/stomping, etc. (I'm only on level 4 I don't know what comes later).
To the rhythm?
More or less. Each of those prompts is tied to the background music. That being said, it's not your grandpa's rhythm game soundtrack, as it's considerably more abstract than, say, PaRappa.
Sort of, yes, even if it's not in a traditional sense, rhythm helps. The DF video is the very first level so there isn't a lot of difficulty and variety, this is the 6th level for example. Everything you see on the track is a prompt.
DarkConfidant
Member
Yes. It's such a different experience when everything is giant and in your face.
I was surprised they brought it to a Switch, but I guess money is money.
Gold_Loot
Member
You are absolutely crazy sir.
I mean, having Thumper with you at all times is a great thing , but Thumper in VR is a climatic experience.
The Hermit
Member
wrong thread