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Square Enix Tried Running Final Fantasy XV's Engine on Switch - It Didn't Work Well Enough

The FFXV team couldn't "bring out the most of the engine" on Nintendo's hybrid console.

hulk_bash19872790d ago

Well I mean they can probably just bring the portable version of the game to the Switch. It'll definitely run that no problems. Anyways I'm looking forward to Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

hulk_bash19872790d ago (Edited 2790d ago )

https://www.google.com/amp/...

It's not out yet. But they could easily port it over to the Switch at some point.

PlayableGamez-2789d ago

There is a mobile chibi version coming out on iOS and Android.

Godmars2902789d ago

More than likely its either what they plan or planned on doing. That is they started to do a port in they style, changed what minds they have, so did a mobile version instead.

OtakuDJK1NG-Rory2790d ago

well duh they didnt even optimize it of course it wont run well

AspiringProGenji2790d ago

Yeah right! I wish they optimized this game for PS3 too s/

OtakuDJK1NG-Rory2790d ago

"That's not to say a port categorically can't happen - Tabata also made clear that no specific optimisations had been made to account for the Switch's power (which could allow for the full game to run) - but no further tests have been made as yet."

Hold my beer please.

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JunMei2788d ago

While Switch really couldn't run the game without very enormous changes, the PS3 and Switch aren't even remotely in the same ballpark in terms of power. So your argument is flawed. Unfortunately, those filled with fanboyish ignorance can not be bothered with facts.

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InKnight7s2788d ago

Yeah but he says Liminous engine is made for Ps4 and X1 and it isn't built ready for Switch and further annoucement will be revealed for using UE4 and Unity because these two can run everywhere including Switch and it did very well there.
http://www.dualshockers.com...
**drop the mic**

Uken122788d ago

Honestly who cares? It's old now and Zelda is a better game anyways. I was hyped for FFIV but after watching the videos I wasn't really too impressed. 5 Espers... yeah there are epic but 10 years of dev time....

I'd rather have a more classic artsy FF game. One that looks more like Yoshitaka Amano's paintings/drawing. Basically FF6/FF3 (US).

FallenAngel19842790d ago

Well obviously, this is too much of a demanding game to be downgraded

porkChop2789d ago

They actually hadn't done any optimizations at all. They basically just loaded the engine as-is and tried to run it. If they were to optimize the engine, and make some smart concessions, the engine and game could run fine.

freshslicepizza2788d ago

Well the other issue is the limited memory for the Switch. We are already seeing games that need to be downloaded to get the full game because Nintendo still can't figure out how to release games on an affordable format with enough space.

bluefox7552788d ago (Edited 2788d ago )

Good thing we have armchair developers to let the actual devs know that they were doing it wrong with their own game.

porkChop2788d ago

@bluefox

If you read the article you'll see that there wasn't any optimization done.

"Tabata also made clear that no specific optimisations had been made to account for the Switch's power"

Nebaku2789d ago

Well maybe Nintendo should give them a reason to optimize it. As it stands, Square won't be making any money off a game that requires heavy changes to work on system with an incredibly small install base. An install base in which the vast majority already have a system that can play it nonetheless.

Smokingunz2788d ago

Thats a bullshit response dude! Install base doesnt really matter as mich when it comes to the switch.how do u know that once people see a higj calibir game lime ff15 on the switch they wont go out and biy thr gsme along with the console? Ps4 and xbox one install base is hige and look at games like street fighter 5 and tekken 7 can barely reach a million copoes sold and they are 60+ million ps4 and 30+ million xbox one out there in the wild.

showtimefolks2788d ago

smoking

that's so wrong install bases matter more than anything else and switch actually has a decent size so far and only getting bigger

but this notion that someone will go buy a new switch to play a FF15 game they can play on pro, x or pc for far less isn't smart

JunMei2788d ago

I don't think that optimizations would be able to be made to that game without a lot of changes, though.

bouzebbal2788d ago

You think it can be optimized in 1 day ???
No matter what they will have to sacrifice many things so better not so anything.

PhoenixUp2788d ago

What incentive does Square Enix have to get their biggest game to run on weaker hardware

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gold_drake122d ago

always liked 15, but the development was shch a shitshow. it could have been so much more.

but Tabata did a good job with what he had regardless

DivineHand125122d ago

Ff15 was a missed opportunity from square as they transitioned from turn based to real time.

One of the issues is that it was 30 fps. The combat mechanics required precision dodges to activate Noctis teleport ability and it was difficult to do at 30 fps. I am glad they rectified that in FF16. The story and flow also felt like it went through a chopshop similar to how some live service games end up when they are trying to meet a deadline. Those extra episodes they sold as dlc should have been in the maingame.

FF15 is one of the weaker entries in the series.

Z501121d ago

Dodges don't activate the teleport ability. Teleport was R1 + O. Dodge was just the O button. Explain the Black Hood (the item that automatically Dodges for you)

TheNamelessOne122d ago

Ah yes; FF XV.
The beginning of me coming to the realization the series was no longer for me.

Michiel1989121d ago

16 was a lot better, I think 15 was just a big mess with how development went and all. The music though, one of the best in the series, probably the only reason I finished the game.

Cacabunga121d ago

At least FF15 had RPG elements . 16 was just an action game from beginning to end.

Michiel1989121d ago

I rather have a good action game than a bad rpg with 2 button combat

Cacabunga121d ago (Edited 121d ago )

Then call it something else then FF. I got scammed with FF16. Nothing of what i expected it to be.
Even the action is bad in it, especially after the demo section where absolutely nothing happens until the very end.

FF15 isnt a great game but it has some variety at least.

CrimsonWing69122d ago

That initial trailer with the Leviathan fight was the game I wish we got. The actual retail release was watchdogged to all Hell and while there’s enjoyment to be had in the game, it’s such an incomplete product and so many elements feel so slapped together without any cohesion.

Like, don’t get me wrong, I loved fishing, cooking, and the first third of the game, but I much rather they made a story that didn’t feel barely there and the the last third of the game didn’t feel so rushed and unfinished.

Becuzisaid121d ago

Every time a party member left for a period of time screamed future paid dlc. It was horrible.

Imagine Dagger and Steiner making the party go to sleep in Lindblum in FF9 disc 1 and then taking off to Alexandria by foot themselves, but then never playing their side of the adventure in disc 2 when they smuggle her through the South Gate in pickles, take the cable car and fight the Waltz, head to Treno and start the quest to find Supersoft. They just eventually reunite with the main party in the future without explanation of what went on in their adventure.

Or Sephiroth's backstory in the famous Kalm flashback being added as a dlc pack. Same goes for Vincent, Cid, or Yuffie for that matter.

Oh and anything to do with Jenova, the Ancients, Aerith, her mom and Gast, shoved into a 2 hour CG movie or 5 hour anime ministries that's considered required viewing for anything in the main game to make sense or have characters actually be interesting.

I enjoyed FF15 at the time, and finished it, but it's bright spots are marred by a bad development cycle and a worse marketing scheme.

CrimsonWing69121d ago

What’s sad is when I watched a vid on the entire story (that wasn’t properly told in the actual game)!it was really solid and could’ve been one of the most epic stories in any FF. I think a lot of the compilation and cross-media stuff really f*cked it all up.

gurp121d ago

FFXV was underrated in my opinion
I have played all of the final fantasy games, and I loved this game
turn based to me takes too long, I like active battle
the extra dlc and chapters should have been included in the original release, but it is nice that they fixed the game later

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gold_drake374d ago

crazy, glad i own the ones i wanted to revisit and play

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Asterphoenix373d ago

Glad that I absolutely can't stand subscription services.

Petebloodyonion373d ago (Edited 373d ago )

I don't recall Sony forcing you to subscribe like nobody forced you to go to Blockbuster to rent games instead of buying them.

SonyStyled373d ago

Pay-per-view was almost cheaper than the cost of gas and rental fee from Blockbuster. Blockbuster doesn’t exist today. Are you being sarcastic?

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