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Dragon Quest XI vs. Dragon Quest XI S Comparison: Slight Downgrade But Still Looks Good

Dragon Quest XI S: Definitive Edition is a port of the Nintendo Switch version that was reportedly downgraded, however, it still looks great on the PS4 Pro.

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Jin_Sakai1632d ago (Edited 1632d ago )

I’d take a slight downgrade any day for 60fps.

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AnnaDea1631d ago

Why even downgrade this game? It's not that it's a graphic heavy game from the start ?_?

JaXion51631d ago

The PS4 version of DQXI S is actually the Switch version ported to PS4 hence why the textures aren't as good compared to the original DQXI.

Rachel_Alucard1631d ago

Cheap port and lack of proper budget to move the assets onto the previous version since S is made from the ground up using pre-baked shadows and being designed around Switch hardware.

Teflon021631d ago

SE is cheap af. The downgrade is actually pretty big when actually playing, the of actually felt like a high budget good graphics game with all the smoothness and actual high level effects. S looks great from switch yes. But I couldn't believe how obvious the downgrade was. I can even provide video of the big differences that hurt it. Low quality trees, the grass doesn't even look like grass and mostly static and longer while not being dense. MC legs alone bothers the hell outta me tbh. If no one provides a good video comparison in the next 24ish hours I'll make one and post. I'm so disappointed.

Jin_Sakai1631d ago (Edited 1631d ago )

“Why even downgrade this game? It's not that it's a graphic heavy game from the start ?_?”

I agree but they doubled the framerate which is definitely an upgrade.

Yi-Long1631d ago (Edited 1631d ago )

I couldn't care less about framerate in a game like this, if it means all the graphics get a downgrade.

I rather have a stunningly gorgeous adventure game in 30fps instead of a bland meh looking game in 60fps.

I love the art-design/style in Dragon Quest, so it will still look nice, but it's beyond disappointing how they didn't future-proof their Switch-build in order to be able to port it to other systems with the necessary upgrades. Especially when we're talking about stuff like textures, it seems that's something that could (should) be easily replaced with improved resolution files.

Jin_Sakai1631d ago

“I rather have a stunningly gorgeous adventure game in 30fps instead of a bland meh looking game in 60fps.”

Well that’s your opinion and I respect that but I’d rather have a 60fps experience.

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KingofBandits1631d ago

Its actually a fairly significant downgrade. The harder polygon edges, baked lighting and harder edges with minor but noticeable weaker AA is enough for me to say I'll stick with the original.

Yi-Long1631d ago (Edited 1631d ago )

Sadly, the original lacked Japanese voice-acting and had terrible music, so that was never an option for me.

As it stands, there simply isn't any release that does this game justice. Every release has its own shortcomings, which is a real shame, because by all accounts, this game is among the best JRPGs this generation, so it deserves better.

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Magog1631d ago

Is this an action RPG or turn based?

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for October: GTA: Vice City, Dragon Quest XI, and more

"A bumper crop of PlayStation titles make up October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup. All these games will be available to play starting Tuesday, October 18. Without further ado, let’s dive in. Also added this month: The Medium, Dragon Quest Builders, Dragon Quest Heroes and more. "

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nevin1925d ago

Wait, no new PS1, PS2 or PSP additions?

CrimsonWing69925d ago

It’s frustrating how they barely update that library. I get that Jimbo hates old games, but c’mon, the classic catalogue with trophies was a big draw for me. Was really hoping to get some heavy duty classic PS1 games to platinum. Looks like they’ll do exactly what they did on PS4 with the PS2 library…

LucasRuinedChildhood925d ago (Edited 925d ago )

Games like Resistance: Retribution have already been rated as well so they have some stuff ready.

I think they still don't have a healthy supply of classic games for the next few months and they have to really spread them out ... so because of all those Yakuza remasters on Premium this month ... they made the decision to hold off putting up more PSP or PS1 games until next month. :(

They need clearer communication on this. They could have said that we can look forward to some PSP games next month or something.

FinalFantasyFanatic924d ago

I'm so glad I stuck with the essential tier, I'd be ticked paying more with the expectation that the classic catalogue would be regularly updated and built up. The classic catalogue was the biggest draw of the upper tiers for me, so not seeing any new PS1 games is pretty disappointing.

Ben Dover925d ago

While the VC remake is a turd, this is an impressive month.

SlothLordPootus925d ago

Has vice city been fixed? If not it feels like a weird addition. Lots for Dragon Quests fans.

jeromeface925d ago

fixed? Its kinda hard to fix something that was a mobile port to begin with... so no

cluclap925d ago

It wasn't a mobile port though? The team that made them did the mobile games but if I remember the actual remakes aren't the mobile versions.

andy85925d ago

Playing it at the moment. It actually looks pretty clean. I'm on PS5 though, can't comment for other versions. I guess the updates helped a bit

VersusDMC925d ago

If you like assassins creed and Dragon Quest enjoy the multiple games.

Just plan on playing Medium and the Yakuza remasters right now.

EvertonFC925d ago

"inside" indie game looks interesting for sure too

SlothLordPootus925d ago

Inside is great. If youve played limbo it's very similar

dazzysima925d ago

Seems the PS Plus offer is running out of steam already.

Have they even added any new trials since launch?

rob-GP925d ago

Yes, loads - they just stupidly havn't updated the list on the console!

I can't recall of the top of my head but there's been a bunch of games, probably about 10 or so. I'm gonna drop Shu another email and try and get him to tell the UX team to update the list. It's annoying when they don't update things

VersusDMC925d ago

I checked out the soulstice trial recently. And i heard they added dying light 2 so i might check that one out as well.

MrNinosan925d ago

Running out of steam? This month is amazing, and the months before it has been great aswell.
At least 3 of the Dragon Quest games are great, Medium is okay, Assassins Creed is nice gems for those who missed put, Inside amazing, Castlevania superb, the Yakuza remakes are fantastic.

Lots of Trials has been added simce launch.
If you don't use the service or are interested enough to first check what's there, why comment?

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Lightning Mr Bubbles943d ago

Me being a Playstation guy and a huge JRPG fan, I can say that the only franchises I actually miss that are on Switch are The Fire Emblem series and The Xenoblade Chronicles series. I've played neither but I've heard good things. I've seen people play Xenoblade Chronicles games on youtube, and it seems like they think it's a big deal so I'm curious.

Rebel_Scum943d ago

As someone who doesnt like jrpg’s that much these days I went into Xenoblade Chronicles blind and had a blast. Reminded me of that golden age of 16-bit and 32-bit jrpgs. If thats the era you liked then it should hit the spot.

jznrpg943d ago

I only have a Switch for the games that don’t come on PlayStation . There aren’t a ton but there are some good ones.

repsahj943d ago (Edited 943d ago )

I agree with top 1, for me xenoblade chronicles 3(and 2) is one of the greatest jrpg to date. It's like the feeling of playing ff7 on ps1 for the first time again. Imagine if XC3 was done with ps5 graphics, that will be magical. I might get the xc remaster before the year ends or after I got the platinum trophy of GoW ragnarok.

jznrpg943d ago

I didn’t care for 2 as much . It’s good but 3 is sooo much better than so is the first one imo .

repsahj943d ago

yeah I agree, but much better than any recent jrpg releases.

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Dragon Quest & Comfort Food: Why “Traditional” Isn’t A Bad Word

The Dragon Quest series is often criticized for being too traditional, but there's actually something really comforting about its familiarity.

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ZeekQuattro962d ago

I love that Dragon Quest stuck to its roots. I've been playing the series since Dragon Warrior. It was the first turn based RPG I ever played. DQ is basically the reason I got into turn based RPGs and why I still prefer them to this day over action RPGs.

Zeldafan64962d ago (Edited 962d ago )

Everything you said here applies to me as well. Been playing the series since 1992.

shinoff2183961d ago (Edited 961d ago )

Thats funny ive never really seen anyone complain about it being traditional but even if so. I personally think dq11 is the best jrpg ive played in years. Since like ff9 type of years. I cant think of 1 negative thing to say about it. If you dont like traditional then go play a action rpg like ff15. Leave dq be its one of the few games that have stuck with turn base battles.

I started dq series kinda later in life. Played when i was younger but didnt remember much. Ff is where i stuck my jrpg roots at. Ff lost me at 12. Its never been the same since ff10 and i was so sad to see the world map go.