Alex S. from Link-Cable writes: "Nintendo’s newest fighting game, Arms has punched its way onto the Switch and this quirky motion boxing title has lots to prove. It’s never easy for new IP’s to make a name for themselves, especially on a console where Nintendo’s big names like Mario and Zelda will be at the forefront, but there is room for optimism as the company has already showcased their more creative side with another new, multiplayer-focused property in recent memory with the very successful Splatoon. The question is, can Arms recapture that same flare or will it be KO’d faster than you can say spring-a-ling?"
All 12 games are getting different upgrades. Some get full visual and frame rate enhancements, while others get GameShare support only.
hmm... those improvements for the zelda games is kinda weak. I was expecting improved frame rate, or at the very least more stable. Sad there is nothing for Paper Mario, that one could use a 60fps mode like the original GC version.
Both Zelda games both run at 1440p and 60fps now. On the switch they both play at 30fps.
The main issue will be if they don’t remove the double buffer vsync in them.
Yes, they are technically already 60fps capped, but that vsync setup means even a single dropped frame below 60 sends it to 30fps.
Now if they are also increasing the resolution and visuals in the game, unless there is a pretty significant overhead, which is still likely but not fully understood due to the unknowns of the “emulation” setup, if the 1% lows in the game still drop it every now and then anywhere below 60, they will still end up having massive stuttering drops from 60 to 30fps.
The two Zeldas - EoW and LA - already run with a 60fps cap. I would hope they're not mentioning improved frame rate because it's just assumed that the Switch 2 will smooth out the drops.
Whereas the specific callouts for Bowser's Fury and Pokémon indicate a raise from 30fps to 60fps.
So... They're not gonna do anything with that Xenoblade Chronicles X 60fps mode, huh?
12 is a bit weak. The whole switch library is in need of a boost. Exclusives like the Xenoblades and Astral Chain would be great to see get a free update. Initially surprised Mario Wonder wasn't on the list, but I imagine they have a paid upgrade planned for that one.
There are plenty of fighting games to rumble in with a Nintendo Switch.
Big Play Together Sale live on the Nintendo Switch eShop, including Mario Tennis Aces, Hyrule Warriors, Nintendo Switch Sports, and ARMS.
