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Why Red Dead Redemption 2 shouldn't be on Switch

Not every game belongs on Nintendo's handheld-console hybrid, especially Rockstar's cowboy opus. It just doesn't make sense from a technical or business stance, and here's why.

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NecrumOddBoy1960d ago (Edited 1960d ago )

The game's over a hundred gigabytes worth of data. How in the hell is it going to run or be on Switch?

UCForce1960d ago

Yeah, I don’t think the game can run that on Switch especially how massive is it.

anonymousfan1960d ago

I am pretty skeptical it could run it indeed but they could opt for a cloud based version somewhere down the line meanwhile I would love to play something like GTAV or even the original Red Dead Redemption on the Switch and both of those were last gen/should fit on Switch just like LA Noire did.

whothedog1960d ago

Remember games like Doom or Wolfinstein 2 came to the switch when people thought it was impossible, I don't see why it couldn't happen with this one.

Double_O_Revan1960d ago

It simply couldn't. Article is technically pointless. Bringing up a topic solely based on a comment Reggie made.

Cmv381960d ago

Less about file size and more about performance. Rockstar could put the game on a flash to hold all 105 gigs. The problem is the switch itself. And I'll continue to use a recent game for example, nba 2k19. Its really bad on the switch. The switch wasn't built for these games.

The 10th Rider1960d ago

Yeah, this article is really over a non-topic. The game won't be on Switch because it couldn't run on Switch. It's not that it "shouldn't", it's that it "can't" so it's not even worth discussing, lol.

DarkKaine1960d ago

Most of that filesize is high quality video and audio.
The game isn't 100GB because it needs to be but because they don't have to use compression and downsampling.
Once you start doing that the size you end up with will surprise you.
I mean just look at all these old warez PC rips. Games would often be only 100MB instead of 700 just by taking out some video and using some compression wizardry.

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wonderfulmonkeyman1960d ago

Not sure anyone would buy it if it were anyways, given how much people play it for its graphics.
Any sort of sacrifice in that area might make people draw back, even if geniuses like Panic Button brought it as close as technically possible to other versions.

I'd prefer efforts be spent on getting other games onto the Switch, over RDR2.

anonymousfan1960d ago

Even Bethesda probably won't risk their latest open world games on Switch (although their ports of Wolfenstein and Doom seem to have sold well)... So yeah I agree it's not realistic.

wonderfulmonkeyman1960d ago (Edited 1960d ago )

I doubt it has anything to do with risk.
If anything the Switch has proven to be a good bet for devs like Bethesda, with the right titles.
RDR2 just isn't one of those right titles; anyone who wants it isn't going to get it on Switch if it comes out this late especially because of the graphics issue.

-volt-1960d ago

Its graphics? It is by far not the best looking game

wonderfulmonkeyman1960d ago (Edited 1960d ago )

Yet the realism in its graphics [and overall gameplay] is one of its key features and selling points. Especially when the devs talked about it.
None of this is an insult to the game or its players, btw.

starchild1954d ago

You're kidding right? It's easily one of the most impressive looking open worlds ever created, if not THE most.

chris2351960d ago

awww another gullible fanboy defending his favourite gadget because its brand logo has got complete power over his thinking. a little less bias a little more professionalism would be cool with bloggers these days.

King_Noctis1960d ago

Again, your comment kindda ironic really.

bigmalky1960d ago

"...and here's why."

The most condescending and overused journo term of 2018.

EddieNX 1960d ago

I'm fine playing it in my XB1X. Bring third party games that will actually run on my Switch and I'll buy them in a heartbeat to play anywhere.

wonderfulmonkeyman1960d ago

...except Ark: survival evolved.
That's a hot mess that I doubt even Panic Button could save.XD

EddieNX 1960d ago (Edited 1960d ago )

I actually had hoped the Switch version was going to be good. It's unplayable apparently lol. It was horrific on the Xbox one when I played it when it first came out. Never seen so many bugs in a game. Shame cus the game had massive potential.

We need good studios (like panic button) who are going to take these ports seriously.

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6 Games That Genuinely Deserve A Current-Gen Upgrade

Games such as Mad Max, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Batman: Arkham Knight desperately deserve a modern-day revisit.

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thorstein8d ago

Mad Max is underrated. Such a fun game.

Cacabunga7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

RDR2 still looks astounding on PS4 Pro. i cannot imagine how it could look with a next gen upgrade.

JonTheGod7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

Probably not very different.

No idea why this article is highlighting recent beautiful graphically-advanced games and saying they need current gen makeovers. They already look better than most new releases; just compare Arkham Knight and Suicide Squad!

Yi-Long7d ago

It's obviously never gonna happen since Sony killed the game and studio, but Driveclub. Even in its current state, 10 years after release, it still puts many competitors to shame ...

Demetrius6d ago

I'm not into racing games but yeah I even looked at gameplay of that sometimes

Demetrius6d ago

Mad max ikr! Far cry primal, it amuses me how ubisoft just left ac unity hanging, sadly most of the good staff left from rocksteady while being forced to make that abomination smh

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Can Now Run On Android Devices, But Only Barely

Rockstar Games' open world action adventure game, Red Dead Redemption 2, can now run on Android devices, but only barely.

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Oh great. So glad this is a thing and not the current gen update we’ve all been asking for. /s

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Wins Best Game Sequel Title in BAFTA Poll

Red Dead Redemption 2 wins 'Best Game Sequel' in BAFTA poll, surpassing Half-Life 2 in a landmark victory.

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just_looken25d ago

hmm kinda out there i find red dead 2 a over hyped game i am sure there are other's out there worthy of this award.

Are we saying rdr 2 mp is better than the first one?

The cover shooting better on #2 than #1?

I mean they reused 80% of rdr 1 map on rdr 2

smolinsk25d ago

Red Dead Redemption 1 was better. A better story that's for sure but the world in red Dead Redemption 2 is fantastic. But overall yes Red Dead Redemption 2 is overhyped but with best living World ever made.

just_looken25d ago (Edited 25d ago )

Oh rdr 2 world how you leave tracks what you can do and the npc's are great no doubt

For me its the forced guns one way to play missions and the camp you can do nothing be a ass and there is no change sense none of the hunting/donating.bounty/karma etc even taking care of your horse matters. Then you got the horse inventory along with them bringing in realistic inventory but at the same time have that slomo crap pick a lane is it a wild west sim or a max payne rip off.

shinoff218324d ago (Edited 24d ago )

Plus who cares about the mp. Single player is where it's at.

I don't think it's the best sequel either. I liked it but I can see why some say it's overhyped. That's because it was. Great game still. I'd take xcom 2 as a better sequel. I'm sure there's plenty others.

just_looken24d ago

We care about mp because of gta v even if you been living under a rock you know what gtao did to gta v dlc.

Though rdr 2 mp failed it still put time/resources and budget away from the single player for a subpar experience compared to the first.

lucasnooker25d ago

Hmmm don’t know about that one myself. There’s some good sequels there….

No way last of us 2 was a better sequel than the original resident evil 2. The story of TLOU2 was a huge let down for me!

Assassins creed 2 was a vast improvement over the original and still the very best of the entire franchise imo.

Half-life 2 will always be legendary.

RDR2 is great but the best sequel ever? I don’t think so… just my opinion though I guess

shinoff218324d ago

Shoot down last of us 2 but bring up assassins creed 2. What in the world.

anast25d ago

Last of Us 2 would be mine and Dark Souls 3 has to be up there.

raWfodog25d ago

I also enjoyed TLOU2 but RDR2 edges it out for me. Both hit me in the feels but RDR2 just a little bit more lol.

anast25d ago

RDR2 is an excellent game. One of my top 10 of all time.

SimpleSlave25d ago

Sure, if you started playing game yesterday and just for this series. Otherwise? lol... No.

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