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monketron

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Oct 27, 2017
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I think we need to remember most of the ports we're seeing right now are rushed. No one expected the Switch to sell as well as it did after the Wii U disaster, once it was clear it was a hit, we got publishers deciding to quickly port their games over. Porting over a game that was never envisaged to work on such a under-powered machine was always going to cause some issues. Once we start seeing games that have the Switch in mind from the beginning of development, I'm sure we'll start to see much better ports.
 

Peru

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Oct 26, 2017
6,197
No.

It has many typical portable-friendly experiences through its indie game library. There's no lack of that.

The AAA ports, many of them running well, some running great, are a nice bonus, something we didn't get last time around. It's a net positive, simple as that.
 

Kismet

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Nov 9, 2017
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I don't think devs will want to spend a lot of time with that. They basically have to create a new game.

Porting is easier and cheaper..
 

Zeroneo

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Oct 25, 2017
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I prefer proper portable versions but expecting devs to work on a specific version just for the switch is insane.
 

Voxl

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Oct 27, 2017
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to be fair. Most people just read the headline anyway so this should be a valid thread : D
 

ArmadilloGame

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Oct 27, 2017
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Switch is in an awkward middle ground. It can get a pared down console version or a definitive edition of a mobile title. Companies aren't going to make a ground up third version for it. Given that option, I choose console port 99% of the time.
 

Jon Carter

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Oct 27, 2017
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I didn't agree with the thread title, but the OP changed my mind. Who said forum discussions couldn't change minds?
 
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