OdysseusVA
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Its a 360 port, m8
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Todd Howard "can't say" whether Skyrim Switch is the original or enhanced edition
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Gotta be something special to it that they can't announce.
Smiles and Cries
Member
they should allow Nintendo to Polish out the bugs
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Nintendo exclusive content???
I played it on 360 in 2012 i guess i have a low graphic threshold
tali'zorah84
Member
I'm guessing it'll be based on Enhanced Version, modified to run on the Switch with a bunch of Nintendo-themed add-ons (like Bayonetta's costumes) and Switch exclusive features. They won't officially call it the "Enhanced" version which is why he's being cagey with what version it is.
They also had that weird "we can't tell you if it's even real" statement when the Switch was first revealed, so I'm guessing this is just some weird NDA restriction.
They also had that weird "we can't tell you if it's even real" statement when the Switch was first revealed, so I'm guessing this is just some weird NDA restriction.
coughlanio
Member
I imagine its somewhere in between. It definitely looks closer to the original, but I assume it likely has higher resolution textures, but lacks a lot of the higher end lighting effects.
ronaldthump
Member
It's going to be original verison then. If you can't say if its remastered. it'll be the OG version.
FarFromAnyGame
Banned
Easily too?
the footage they've shown so far does not look more like the original
jury's out if that footage is indicative of the game that will eventually release for Switch, however
MadLaughter
Member
What a bummer. The Bethesda RPG stuff has given me some of my favorite gaming memories over the years, but stuff like this and lying about why they don't give game copies to the press makes me want to spend my $60 elsewhere.
Now that would be cool but I'm not expecting it.
Wishmaster92
Member
lol what is this
grim-tales
Member
When people say "Enhanced" do they mean the Special Edition? I thought it was confirmed as being the SE ages ago :s
(I havent played Skyrim before BTW)
(I havent played Skyrim before BTW)
mysteriousmage09
Member
lmao
Pops Maellard
Member
I bought a Vita for that. Obviously that was a risky and irrational purchase, and I certainly don't regret owning a Vita, but that shit burned me hard.
I still love my Vita. I just regret going 99% digital with it. A lot of wasted money, can't resell any games, paid stupid money for a big memory card. Never again. Going 99% physical on Switch.
ForsakenLotus
Member
So...how does that explain why they wouldn't want to be more open with which version the Switch is getting? If it's an enhanced version of the original or a downgraded version of the remaster they could say the Switch is getting it's own version - or however they want to word it.
I don't think they are getting a true, vanilla port of the PS3/360, but considering the silence I wouldn't be too confident in what they are getting.
Mercador
Member
I'm expecting that Skyrim Switch Will have all the contents of the SE, but not visually as good as on One nor PS4. Come on, it's an handheld console...
Complistic
Member
I enjoyed the poll immensely.
franklyshankly
Member
All dragons are replaced with Bowser in the Koopa clown car.
Complistic
Member
This sounds like a good idea for a mod...
QuantumSquid
Member
It just works. Do you really need to know more?
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I'm going to guess it's a special Nintendo edition, that falls somewhere in the middle. Which begs the question of whether it'll have any mod support if it's the black sheep of the group?
DAREALGUMMY
Member
Won't be out until Fall. I'm guessing we're getting Nintendo themed stuff, mods and better than vanilla graphics.
Crazy Diamond
Member
Expecting it to be a port of the original version with DLC.
Subpar Scrub
Banned
That really wouldn't surprise me. Or a port of the original with DLC added and a few improvements to textures or processes.
Can't ever have enough Fleetwood Mac
ClayKavalier
Banned
Doesn't surprise me at all. The PS4/ X1 release has effects and a resolution the Switch obviously can't match. In that respect it's not the same game, and saying it is could be misleading if people buy it and think "Wait, why does this look like the 360 version? This isn't the Enhanced Edition at all!"
On the other hand I'd be surprised if it doesn't come with all the DLC. In that respect it is the same game.
The "I don't know" is probably him not wanting to start a discussion about how makes the Enganced Edition enhanced, the graphical fidelity, the content, or some mix. Simplest thing to do would be to call it Skyrim: Switch Edition or something like that, in which case it is not technically the Enhanced Edition.
Personally I really doubt it'll have anything extra like HD rumble. If there's motion controls it'll be half-assed stuff like Twilight Princess-era waggle to attack. They know how old the game is, they know what it looks like, they know many fans bought the Enhanced Edition already and may not be excited to double or triple dip. I don't see any incentive on their part to put in anything but the minimum effort to port it, it's going to appeal to a very niche audience.
On the other hand I'd be surprised if it doesn't come with all the DLC. In that respect it is the same game.
The "I don't know" is probably him not wanting to start a discussion about how makes the Enganced Edition enhanced, the graphical fidelity, the content, or some mix. Simplest thing to do would be to call it Skyrim: Switch Edition or something like that, in which case it is not technically the Enhanced Edition.
Personally I really doubt it'll have anything extra like HD rumble. If there's motion controls it'll be half-assed stuff like Twilight Princess-era waggle to attack. They know how old the game is, they know what it looks like, they know many fans bought the Enhanced Edition already and may not be excited to double or triple dip. I don't see any incentive on their part to put in anything but the minimum effort to port it, it's going to appeal to a very niche audience.
I'm still with you on this one, Skittzo.
sixteen-bit
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Human Trashcan
Banned
whoever voted Randy Pitchford should feel deeply, deeply ashamed as a person
Last_colossi
Member
My guess would be that it's a port of the enhanced version with possibly less tessellation and polygon detail in general, lower res textures akin to the original 360/PS3 release and probably running at 720p 30fps when undocked and if we're lucky 900p 30fps when docked.
In all honesty I would be fine with that, If I can just have the original 360 Skyrim on a portable console then I'll be happy, anything better than that is just a bonus IMO.
In all honesty I would be fine with that, If I can just have the original 360 Skyrim on a portable console then I'll be happy, anything better than that is just a bonus IMO.
King of Cups
Member
This is what I'm expecting, given the super vague response. Much of what was in the SE plus some custom Switch version tweaks.
I would not mind that actually...
reelbigtink
Member
This is pretty much how I feel. I dunno if I'll buy it or not since I burned myself out over 150 hours of it on PC but having a game of that scale on-the-go is enough for a lot of people. Doesn't have to be some graphical showcase.