Current Events > Metroid Dread is really good, but it feels kinda... like a B-studio made it

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DarkRoast 10/17/21 12:22:14 PM #1:	The controls are fantastic, but game design itself (and the weird frame rate problems with visuals that don't really justify those problems) seems a bit off. It's definitely the exact game I wanted, so this isn't really a complaint in so much as it is more of a concern that Nintendo could have probably done so much more with this game if it had more polish. Also the EMMIs are not really scary - they're just annoying. But I do absolutely love how they're an obvious reference to the original Alien film, which Metroid itself owes so much to. --- Razer Blade 15 - Core i7 9750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q, 32 GB DDR4 2666 <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:959122456] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>The controls are fantastic, but game design itself (and the weird frame rate problems with visuals that don't really justify those problems) seems a bit off. It's definitely the exact game I wanted, so this isn't really a complaint in so much as it is more of a concern that Nintendo could have probably done so much more with this game if it had more polish. Also the EMMIs are not really scary - they're just annoying. But I do absolutely love how they're an obvious reference to the original Alien film, which Metroid itself owes so much to. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xethuminra 10/17/21 12:24:32 PM #2:	Sounds more like a problem with the Switch than anything. Nintendo would have designed Dread based on their latest hardware. Expect a new system announcement soon. <cite>Xethuminra posted [p:959122528] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Sounds more like a problem with the Switch than anything. Nintendo would have designed Dread based on their latest hardware. Expect a new system announcement soon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkRoast 10/17/21 12:25:47 PM #3:	Xethuminra posted... Sounds more like a problem with the Switch than anything. Nintendo would have designed Dread based on their latest hardware. Expect a new system announcement soon. Thing is, Dread really shouldn't have these kinds of frame rate problems with the visuals it has. They're stylistically simple, which I actually like a lot, but there's just not a lot there to justify the system's issues. --- Razer Blade 15 - Core i7 9750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q, 32 GB DDR4 2666 <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:959122562] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Xethuminra posted... </cite> <quote>Sounds more like a problem with the Switch than anything. Nintendo would have designed Dread based on their latest hardware. Expect a new system announcement soon.</quote> Thing is, Dread really shouldn't have these kinds of frame rate problems with the visuals it has. They're stylistically simple, which I actually like a lot, but there's just not a lot there to justify the system's issues. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 10/17/21 12:26:50 PM #4:	Imagine being in a pandemic with supply chain problems and thinking this game is subpar... <cite>Cocytus posted [p:959122593] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Imagine being in a pandemic with supply chain problems and thinking this game is subpar... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TwoBit_Samurai 10/17/21 12:28:37 PM #6:	It was really good, but you are right. I had frame rate issues and really bad screen tearing sometimes. --- Scarlet Arkard/Yojimbo <cite>TwoBit_Samurai posted [p:959122649] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>It was really good, but you are right. I had frame rate issues and really bad screen tearing sometimes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jabodie 10/17/21 12:30:03 PM #7:	VioletMassacre posted... What frame rate problems? Well some effects update at half framerate. And every once in a while (probably a few times a playthrough) the frames will randomly drop then stabilize again. Also scenes are at 30. --- <insert sig here> <cite>Jabodie posted [p:959122688] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>VioletMassacre posted... </cite> <quote>What frame rate problems?</quote>Well some effects update at half framerate. And every once in a while (probably a few times a playthrough) the frames will randomly drop then stabilize again. Also scenes are at 30. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkRoast 10/17/21 12:32:41 PM #8:	The lack of anti-aliasing was a pretty bad choice with the visual style the game uses, which is heavy on contrast. --- Razer Blade 15 - Core i7 9750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q, 32 GB DDR4 2666 <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:959122752] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>The lack of anti-aliasing was a pretty bad choice with the visual style the game uses, which is heavy on contrast. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alpha218 10/17/21 12:33:12 PM #9:	Ive noticed no frame rate problems, except the fire effects are 30fps for whatever reason. The elevator scenes also lag a little bit but its whatever because theyre loading screens. Xethuminra posted... Sounds more like a problem with the Switch than anything. Nintendo would have designed Dread based on their latest hardware. Expect a new system announcement soon. People keep forgetting were dealing with a dire chip shortage. 4K Switch might have happened even, if we werent dealing with covid. This is the same reason why you cant get a PS5 or Xbox Series console. --- I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite user on the Citadel. https://discord.gg/vzpsef2tJc - Join us for games \|\| https://bit.ly/39z7PHA - YouTube <cite>Alpha218 posted [p:959122764] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Ive noticed no frame rate problems, except the fire effects are 30fps for whatever reason. The elevator scenes also lag a little bit but its whatever because theyre loading screens. Xethuminra posted... </cite> <quote>Sounds more like a problem with the Switch than anything. Nintendo would have designed Dread based on their latest hardware. Expect a new system announcement soon.</quote>People keep forgetting were dealing with a dire chip shortage. 4K Switch might have happened even, if we werent dealing with covid. This is the same reason why you cant get a PS5 or Xbox Series console. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GameboyTroy 10/17/21 1:02:40 PM #10:	Xethuminra posted... Sounds more like a problem with the Switch than anything. Nintendo would have designed Dread based on their latest hardware. Expect a new system announcement soon. The Switch is weaker than the Xbox One. Think about that. --- MKWii FC 4253-8089-9160 <cite>GameboyTroy posted [p:959123611] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Xethuminra posted... </cite> <quote>Sounds more like a problem with the Switch than anything. Nintendo would have designed Dread based on their latest hardware. Expect a new system announcement soon.</quote>The Switch is weaker than the Xbox One. Think about that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xethuminra 10/17/21 1:04:25 PM #11:	GameboyTroy posted... The Switch is weaker than the Xbox One. Think about that. I know. Theres a few titles like Mario Odyssey & Octopath that look nice & native, but most everything else Ive played has been choppy like theyre just squeezing blood out of stones before they finally buckle under a streaming service to some glorified high(ish) end PC. <cite>Xethuminra posted [p:959123660] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>GameboyTroy posted... </cite> <quote>The Switch is weaker than the Xbox One. Think about that.</quote>I know. Theres a few titles like Mario Odyssey & Octopath that look nice & native, but most everything else Ive played has been choppy like theyre just squeezing blood out of stones before they finally buckle under a streaming service to some glorified high(ish) end PC. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 10/17/21 1:04:28 PM #12:	it feels kinda... like a B-studio made it I mean, it was made by MercurySteam, not an internal Nintendo team. --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:959123663] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote><quote>it feels kinda... like a B-studio made it</quote>I mean, it was made by MercurySteam, not an internal Nintendo team. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ultimate reaver 10/17/21 1:06:11 PM #15:	im not big on nintendo anymore and i have never actually played a metroid game for more than a few hours but i am totally in love with this one --- I pray god will curse the writer, as the writer has cursed the world with this beautiful, stupendous creation, terrible in its simplicity, irresistible in truth <cite>ultimate reaver posted [p:959123714] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>im not big on nintendo anymore and i have never actually played a metroid game for more than a few hours but i am totally in love with this one </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jabodie 10/17/21 1:06:56 PM #16:	Xethuminra posted... I know. Theres a few titles like Mario Odyssey & Octopath that look nice & native, but most everything else Ive played has been choppy like theyre just squeezing blood out of stones before they finally buckle under a streaming service to some glorified high(ish) end PC. This is why I was very disappointed at the lack of Switch Pro... sigh I was putting off playing Hyrule Warriors AoC until something came out that could run it, but idk. Maybe I'll just play at those single digit frames. --- <insert sig here> <cite>Jabodie posted [p:959123727] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Xethuminra posted... </cite> <quote>I know. Theres a few titles like Mario Odyssey & Octopath that look nice & native, but most everything else Ive played has been choppy like theyre just squeezing blood out of stones before they finally buckle under a streaming service to some glorified high(ish) end PC.</quote>This is why I was very disappointed at the lack of Switch Pro... sigh I was putting off playing Hyrule Warriors AoC until something came out that could run it, but idk. Maybe I'll just play at those single digit frames. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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nfearurspecimn 10/17/21 2:25:24 PM #18:	Yeah I'd almost say it's mediocre. I have enjoyed it so far though. Gets pretty tough at some spots. Worth the money. --- Wake up. You have to wake up. currently a preta/hungry ghost Dai Grepher: I was wrong. My entire theory is incorrect. Zero Mission IS a remake of Metroid. <cite>nfearurspecimn posted [p:959126024] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Yeah I'd almost say it's mediocre. I have enjoyed it so far though. Gets pretty tough at some spots. Worth the money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 10/17/21 2:27:17 PM #19:	Didn't notice any frame issue. --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:959126085] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Didn't notice any frame issue. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dave_is_slick 10/17/21 2:39:51 PM #20:	VioletMassacre posted... What frame rate problems? --- The most relaxing version of Aquatic Ambiance I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl61y1XM7sM <cite>dave_is_slick posted [p:959126505] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>VioletMassacre posted... </cite> <quote>What frame rate problems?</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dave_is_slick 10/17/21 2:41:51 PM #21:	Jabodie posted... Maybe I'll just play at those single digit frames. I've been playing that for the past couple days. What are you talking about? --- The most relaxing version of Aquatic Ambiance I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl61y1XM7sM <cite>dave_is_slick posted [p:959126565] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Jabodie posted... </cite> <quote>Maybe I'll just play at those single digit frames.</quote>I've been playing that for the past couple days. What are you talking about? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlueBoy675 10/17/21 2:43:26 PM #22:	The only time Ive seen the frame rate dip is during elevator sequences, and those are just loading screens. Not really sure what youre talking about, unless this is a handheld mode thing. Ive only played docked. --- Hope rides alone <cite>BlueBoy675 posted [p:959126616] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>The only time Ive seen the frame rate dip is during elevator sequences, and those are just loading screens. Not really sure what youre talking about, unless this is a handheld mode thing. Ive only played docked. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jabodie 10/17/21 7:23:17 PM #23:	dave_is_slick posted... I've been playing that for the past couple days. What are you talking about? ~~https://youtu.be/LkO1hRJqJik~~ More generally the demo felt a little like shit to play between the very low resulting and generally poor frame rate. --- <insert sig here> <cite>Jabodie posted [p:959135183] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>dave_is_slick posted... </cite> <quote>I've been playing that for the past couple days. What are you talking about?</quote>https://youtu.be/LkO1hRJqJik More generally the demo felt a little like shit to play between the very low resulting and generally poor frame rate. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PepsiWithCoke 10/17/21 7:28:08 PM #24:	The game feels much better on, shall we say for TOS purposes, better hardware. --- https://imgur.com/fEKRafh https://imgur.com/hgwNfD8 https://imgur.com/cgQKJhR https://imgur.com/0CU0ivF <cite>PepsiWithCoke posted [p:959135364] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>The game feels much better on, shall we say for TOS purposes, better hardware. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nfearurspecimn 10/17/21 7:31:11 PM #25:	PepsiWithCoke posted... The game feels much better on, shall we say for TOS purposes, better hardware. I'm playing on a Switch Lite and it's perfect. --- Wake up. You have to wake up. currently a preta/hungry ghost Dai Grepher: I was wrong. My entire theory is incorrect. Zero Mission IS a remake of Metroid. <cite>nfearurspecimn posted [p:959135466] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>PepsiWithCoke posted... </cite> <quote>The game feels much better on, shall we say for TOS purposes, better hardware.</quote>I'm playing on a Switch Lite and it's perfect. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kisai 10/17/21 7:31:57 PM #26:	Everyone talking about framerate and performance issues should look at Three Houses. That is the prime example of terrible graphics and loading. --- WHO MODS THE MODERATORS? <cite>Kisai posted [p:959135486] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Everyone talking about framerate and performance issues should look at Three Houses. That is the prime example of terrible graphics and loading. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
the_rowan 10/17/21 7:35:40 PM #27:	Some of the game elements like lava and ~~X parasites~~ are just... incredibly ugly, mono-colored, brightly glowing liquids. It feels really out of place. The way the storytelling is done through text boxes at the start feels super budget as well. I liked the game but it doesn't feel like it's up to date with what you'd expect from a modern game in a lot of regards. --- "That is why war is so tragic. To win means to make victims of your opponents and give birth to hatred." - Kratos Aurion, Tales of Symphonia <cite>the_rowan posted [p:959135637] in Metroid Dr... [t:79715149]...</cite> <quote>Some of the game elements like lava and X parasites are just... incredibly ugly, mono-colored, brightly glowing liquids. It feels really out of place. The way the storytelling is done through text boxes at the start feels super budget as well. I liked the game but it doesn't feel like it's up to date with what you'd expect from a modern game in a lot of regards. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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