Rayman Legends last gen versus next gen - Spot the difference?

A video which looks at the last gen version of Rayman Legends compared to the soon to be released current gen version which boasts uncompressed textures and no loading.

[Xsilver]

Not that big of a difference.

[SilentNegotiator]

lol of course not - it's a 2D game.

[brewin]

So youre implying that 2D games dont have good graphics? Have you seen DK tropical Freeze? Theres a huge difference between that and DKC Returns. This is merely Ubisoft porting the basic game with no enhancements, it is not indicative of power of the consoles. The Wii U version is still the definitive version. You get al the graphical bells and whistles with he included gameplay enhancements the GamePad offers. Its a sick game no matter the platform though!

[SilentNegotiator]

First of all, DK Tropical Freeze is 2.5D (2D gamespace, 3D renderings). RL's use of 3D is incredibly limited. Sprites aren't going to have any serious jaggies or anything, so going to the 7th to 8th gen isn't going to make any explosive differences - I wasn't saying 2D games don't have good graphics, I was saying that they transfer easily from 7th gen to 8th gen.

Second, DKC Returns looks a lot worse because the graphical gap between Wii and Wii U is closer to two generations than one. We're talking about a 480p console that launched in 2006 to a system that launched a year earlier and manages graphics at least close to Xbox One.

Lastly, stop trying to push Rayman Legends as "definitive" on Wii U. All of the controls are handled just as competently on non-gamepad platforms. The gameplay isn't "enhanced" on Wii U, it's handled slightly differently. Moving your hand away from some of the controls to touch the screen vs pushing down on a shoulder button...gee, which one sounds more integrated and quick to use?

[csreynolds]

You're correct. My PS4 copy turned up yesterday, and the only differences between last gen and this gen appear to be features (e.g. using the DS4's touchpad to perform actions in game, Remote Play with Vita etc.), a few exclusive bonuses, and load times (VERY quick - almost instantaneous).

Otherwise, it's the same game on both gens. Regardless of which you buy it for though, it's a cracking game.

[Neonridr]

Wow, and the differences totally warrant a new purchase.. :P

Honestly, I watched that video at 1080p and I struggled to find anything different. Perhaps the background images are a little sharper on the Xbox One version, who knows.

But when the character was running along and the game switched between both versions, I couldn't even tell.

[jay2]

XBO looks brighter to me.

[tigertron]

I'm having a hard time deciding whether to buy the PS4 version on Friday or buy the Vita version which is cheaper.

[BobbytheBuilder]

if you get the ps4 version you can remote play, so I think the ps4 version makes sense

[clouds5]

Actually the WiiU version makes most sense if you can choose^^ It's one of the best 2 player couch games :) and fully 1080p/60fps as well.

[ABizzel1]

Yes, but the Vita version has all the touch controls, and I believe it has all the game modes now + exclusive levels.

Really depends on if you want to play with friends or not. If you want to solo get the Vita version, if you want to play with friends and still remote play get the PS4 version, although I believe Remote play will drop the framerate to 30fps.

[CrowbaitBob]

@clouds5

How does the WiiU version make more sense? It's about $300 more than the other versions.

[bangoskank]

The Vita version was free on PS+ a couple of months ago. Took advantage of that right away.

[heliotropic]

That was Rayman Origins, not Legends.

[bangoskank]

Yeah, I tend to confuse the two.

[Sidewinder-]

It was never a visually intensive game.

But it's still a visual delight.

[feraldrgn]

It's not pushing the hardware, so you're not going to see many differences if any.
Enjoy it on whatever you want.

[corvusmd]

People can only tell the difference between 1080p and 720p when one is on PS4 and one is on XB1

[hduce]

I'll stick with the Wii U version. There is not enough difference to warrant a new purchase.

[Mr_Danski]

The lighting felt a little smoother for me, but that's pretty much it.

[RexLex]

Vita version is perfect for it,..

Id get WiiU version over all the other home systems,.. If I had a choice. But all look equally awesome,.. Vita version probably looks the best because of Oled and WiiU toch crap included.

[spike]

PS4