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Alien Isolation coming December 5th for Nintendo Switch for $34.99 - Launch Trailer released
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Feral has done an AMAZING job with the GRID port, bodes super well for this one and I see that all DLCs, gyro aiming, motion controls have been confirmed already.
Can't wait to see all the Switch-specific features they've implemented for this release too.
Can't wait to see all the Switch-specific features they've implemented for this release too.
Why compare it with prev gen? Wii u is already better then prev gen. Switch is closser to current gen. Anyway the first compare vid which i found:
Remember xbox x is the strongest console atm.
It looks like the Switch version is using some kind of temporal AA? The trailer and comparison above looks *very* clean (although obviously a little blurry compared to the XB1X version due to resolution), but still, there's plenty of shader aliasing even on the PC version (without the TAA mod) and consoles as well, and Switch seems to avoid that problem.
There is no Wii U version of A:I and it never had an X1X patch so it's power is pretty meaningless for this game.
Did the game just not make enough for a sequel? Or is it because Disney has the Alien license now that it won't get a sequel?
I cant stress enough how much I love this game
Having another of my GOTG portable (Witcher 3 being the other) is magical
What an amazing console the Switch is
The exclusive features are nice, but giro aiming will be basically useless, since this is not a shooter, but its cool.
But I can imagine some smart use of the HD rumble
Visually, Digital Foundry said at the time that PS4 and Xbox could probably run the game at 60 fps, because the game was really optmized.
So from the trailer, I expect the game to run 720p portable but being more akin visually to last gen versions, which arent that much different honestly. Great shadow detail from the gameplay video, which is very important in a game like this
In Feral I trust
Having another of my GOTG portable (Witcher 3 being the other) is magical
What an amazing console the Switch is
The exclusive features are nice, but giro aiming will be basically useless, since this is not a shooter, but its cool.
But I can imagine some smart use of the HD rumble
Visually, Digital Foundry said at the time that PS4 and Xbox could probably run the game at 60 fps, because the game was really optmized.
So from the trailer, I expect the game to run 720p portable but being more akin visually to last gen versions, which arent that much different honestly. Great shadow detail from the gameplay video, which is very important in a game like this
In Feral I trust
I saw that 8 min walk thru and omg it looks shockingly good.
What is the difference between this and the PS4/XB1 versions? Just lower FPS?
What last gen versions? This never came out on PS360.
Edit: There were last gen versions of this game?? Since when?? I don't remember that at all!!
What is the difference between this and the PS4/XB1 versions? Just lower FPS?
What last gen versions? This never came out on PS360.
Edit: There were last gen versions of this game?? Since when?? I don't remember that at all!!
Yeah if anyone has not had the opportunity to play elsewhere, this is an excellent survival horror game. One of the best of the gen, easily.
oh yeah, they were last gen games or cross gen games... I cant remember which.
But it was really at the tail end of the ps360 era
So, for anybody wondering about framerate and resolution...
Super stoked for this. I watched a let's play when the game first came out and thoroughly enjoyed it, but I've never played it myself. This seems like the perfect opportunity to jump in!
Super stoked for this. I watched a let's play when the game first came out and thoroughly enjoyed it, but I've never played it myself. This seems like the perfect opportunity to jump in!
This is going to look sharp AF in portable mode. Good thing too. The game has a ton of small texture detail that would be lost otherwise. The visual design of the decals, stickers, signs and logos in this game is absolutely outrageously good.
I am contemplating about getting this version now, but most likely will have to wait for a sale.
I am contemplating about getting this version now, but most likely will have to wait for a sale.
1080p for TV mode is really good. That's nice to know. Definitely interested.
Nice video.
it seems to be a really faithful port all things considered. The most obvious change is the contrast but the rest looks about the same.
Lol at comparing this to the One X version. The game has no patch or enhancements whatsoever for the console and the texture filtering was already great so even that can't benefit.
Regardless, this port does look good but I'm not getting it if it's digital only.
Regardless, this port does look good but I'm not getting it if it's digital only.
Already own it on PS4- but like The Witcher 3 & the Outlasts series, I'll purchase this too. Happy that it's Feral!
Not a horrible price, though I expected a bit cheaper. All around though, i'm surprised Sega has been keeping the price of the title rather high on all-platforms. Even on PC it only ever went as cheap as $8 bucks. It must be a decent seller if they aren't just slapping it down to $5 bucks.
huh, this is more than i ever thought we'd see from this game/franchise again
hopefully this means there's still hope for a sequel
hopefully this means there's still hope for a sequel
yeah it's really maintained it's price which i hope is a positive thing?
I think everything about the game is decided by Feral. Grid Autosport was also $35. Both Sega and Codemasters are not that strict about licenses and it seems Feral picking games with lax publishers from their portfolio to port to Switch.
They denied the possibility of a Bioshock port for instance.
Most of the time such Youtubers don't know what they do and use Switch with limited RGB settings, the result is a brighter image with less contrast.
If you use a Switch on a modern TV that has full RGB range you should turn on full RGB in Switch settings too.
I know this was a cross-gen game, but it still amazes me to see ports like this on Switch. This looks seriously impressive - and as a card-carrying Alien(s) nerd, I'm legally obliged to buy it.
Looks like the framerate is kinda bad. I think 1080p is probably too much for the Switch.
Also, is it me or does it have TAA? This game was infamous for its jaggies, and there are none to be seen here...
Also, is it me or does it have TAA? This game was infamous for its jaggies, and there are none to be seen here...
Well it's also not X enhanced so it's really Switch vs Base Xbox One but it does look good.
Framerate looks good to me. And yes, there's definitely a new AA method in play here, no way in hell the other versions were this clean.
What??
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Everyone buy this fucking game.
C'mon Switch owners.
Don't tell me what to do.
Bought at launch on PS4 and again on PC.
I'll probably buy the Switch version on principle.
I'll probably buy the Switch version on principle.
Damn.
Looks like it's a fantastic port. Awesome news. This game deserves it.
It looks incredible in the videos, wow.
Seems to be one of the very best ports on the system.
Is this true? I didn't think this was true. I have a 2018 LG OLED and I had been told limited RGB was the way to go. Same with PS4.
Contranetwork has a framerate test video in docked mode and it's a solid 30fps except for a small dip(about 23 fps) in a particular moment. The video creator mentioned in the comments that there was a similar dip at the same spot in the ps360 versions- and there it was in the teens.
sorry for the op but i really want to understand this. i have a 2018 sony oled tv and i've noticed that if i use limited range for hdmi, there is more contrast but the image is darker (too dark sometime).
full rgb on the Switch and full range on the tv is the way to go or not?
Just try it? If have a LG OLed and picture looks much better with full range on Switch and TV.
Thats said, if you have a cheap or bad OLed or LCD with a relatively dark/unevenly lit picture limited RGB can help, because it make the picture brighter at the expense of contrast and color accuracy.
This is incorrect. If your levels are matched, they will appear virtually indistinguishable by eye. If full RGB appears darker or limited is washed out then your settings are wrong.
I was running Full RGB and Black Level High on my C8, but it seemed like Limited RGB/Black Level Low looked better to me.
Still not clear on what I should be setting my switch and myTV to.
On topic. I love Alien Isolation so much. Will double dip.
This depends on the TV. Limited range has lower contrast on OLEDS TV and dark levels are brighter (as they should because darkness of 0 is not possible in limited RGB). Full range looked always better than limited range.
Why are people so adamant that we'll never get a sequel? I know sales didn't meet expectations, but by now the community has pretty much made it clear just how important this game is.
A Switch port, if anything, is a good sign. It wouldn't happen if Sega still felt that the game was a collosal failure, like IGN wanted us to believe ( I still hate them for that review).
A Switch port, if anything, is a good sign. It wouldn't happen if Sega still felt that the game was a collosal failure, like IGN wanted us to believe ( I still hate them for that review).
Looks like they implemented a proper temporal AA, makes huge difference with the chosen art direction.