Easystride
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I am guessing 2DS is just as bad? Disappointing, don't want to update this late in the cycle.
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Pokémon Sun Version/Moon Version Review Thread
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I am guessing 2DS is just as bad? Disappointing, don't want to update this late in the cycle.
Yes it is. It's horrible this time and it does get even worse later on.
Edit: Oh thought it was about the FPS drops. Guys - the FPS drops are fucking horrible and not rare.
Toadthemushroom
Member
Was that not the case with the demo? Interesting.
I'd forgotten some 3DS games (MH4 in 2013, Smash in 2014, MHX) rebooted the original 3DS system to load into a "light" OS mode with disabled functionality in order to free up more RAM for the game.
I'd forgotten some 3DS games (MH4 in 2013, Smash in 2014, MHX) rebooted the original 3DS system to load into a "light" OS mode with disabled functionality in order to free up more RAM for the game.
The Wheel of Fortune
Member
I played it on a New 3DS XL and still got some slowdown. Not that significative, but there was some when trainers were alongside their Pokémon.
Yikesssss
Only more evidence that the 3DS has to go, it's only holding the potential of many great games back.
Diddy Kong
Banned
Glad the reviews are looking ace! I got my pre-order in for Moon yesterday. Very excited to play.
Linkstrikesback
Member
No it doesn't and Nintendo will probably never introduce that if they can help it, though they might not have a choice with switch if the saves are no longer on the game cards.
spindashing
Banned
How is everything else? I can deal with this, I mean I'm pretty sure I won't be turning off Sun/Moon anytime soon but I do not wish to buy a New 3DS lmao...
Moreover the size of the save data (and the fact that the game actually has a second backup save it uses in case of save corruption) makes it unfeasible for the 3DS games to have multiple saves.
Nico_D
Member
Oh damn. Thanks for the answer, guess it is a pass for me then. Shame.
SpiceMelange
Member
This happens on n3DS too but it's pretty rare and whenever it happens it's about 2 seconds max. Happens mostly in doubles, especially after the trainers intro and when they throw their first pokeball (I'm guessing loading 4 models at once isn't instant).
I play with battle effects off and it happens still.
WrenchNinja
Member
That's some real garbage right there
Feel bad for my brother and my nephews, they all have regular 3dses and 2dses
As much as that slow boot up and frame drops suck, its not enough to get me to upgrade my old 3DS or my girlfriends 2DS. In reality, this will be the games we play for a while so sleep mode will be a god send. Ridiculous that it's occurring to begin with though, but at this point I can only hope GF transitions to the Switch
Ugh, I'd upgrade to a N3DS if I could really afford it right now.
Are there any other major cons to playing these on a normal 3DS or is it just the initial loading?
Yes.
PROTIP: You can instant soft reset with L+R+Select without actually rebooting the game. Feature has been around since X/Y.
No. Trademark-wise, in-game-wise, and everything-else-wise, the title of this thread is simply inaccurate.
PhazonBlazer
Member
Framerate during the double battles and against totem battles seems to be the only major things.
DecoReturns
Member
The initial loading doesn't seem that bad at all.
takes longer to turn on my laptop.
takes longer to turn on my laptop.
perfectchaos007
Member
I'm going in with modest expectations. No pokemon game will captivate and engage me like Pokemon Gold/Silver did back in the day, but I do hope this game keeps me motivated to play throughout.
And hey this game comes out tomorrow night...where't the OT?
And hey this game comes out tomorrow night...where't the OT?
WrenchNinja
Member
That comparison seems pretty off
The12thGripper
Member
Luckyyyyy
The OT went up, but too early. Needs to be unlocked.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
When I play Pokemon games I don't ever turn the system off though. I just close the lid and then plug it in.
Surprisingly...no. Honestly you can take out the first "Version" and it wouldn't bug me at all.
Not until the Pokémon Bank update in January. It's not found anywhere in Alola, but once Bank is updated people will be able to transfer theirs from X/Y; at that point it should be easy to find someone who will give you one.
Yeah, same.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
How is it running on 2DS?
I'd say I can't wait for us to be done with the 3DS line of hardware, but who am I kidding. Gamefreak doesn't inspire confidence and I'm sure the next installment will be terribly optimized too.
Lmao that is pathetic. I need to see battles before I make a purchase decision, but this is quickly leaning into no-go territory.
I'd say I can't wait for us to be done with the 3DS line of hardware, but who am I kidding. Gamefreak doesn't inspire confidence and I'm sure the next installment will be terribly optimized too.
Shadow Broker
Banned
From what I read it runs really well on the N3DS with maybe a minor drop during Doubles and Totems battle.
And
Frame drops with the O3DS and 2DS during doubles and Totem battles with everything else running almost the same as the N3DS. I don't think it's terribly optimize, I think it the 3DS hardware and that it's simply old at this point.
WrenchNinja
Member
Garrett Hawke
Member
How long until it unlocks digitally? Are Nintendo's releases usually midnight?
superNESjoe
Member
The loading on older 3DS isn't that big of a deal. It seemed like a huge deal for Smash but I didn't load it all that often, I'd just leave the game in sleep mode.
But yeah, performance wise it is time to drop 3DS.
But yeah, performance wise it is time to drop 3DS.