The first and most obvious update is
the graphical upgrades for Shadow of the Colossus.
We may see the PlayStation 4 Pro get some new features or wow us with
graphical upgrades for some of the bigger games coming to the end of 2017 or 2018 to drive excitement for that system, but overall?
Had a PS4 pro for a few months now, but I got a 4K (sadly no OLED, Sid:p) on Black Friday and wow,
the graphical upgrade for some of these games caught me off guard.
And this is supposedly a Wind Waker HD style
graphical upgrade for each of these titles.
Not exact matches
Over the last several weeks, rumors have been flying that Microsoft and competitor Sony (SNE) are planning to release updated consoles this year that would add support
for 4K resolution, which is a sizable
upgrade in terms of
graphical quality.
Switch owners will also get more levels and
graphical improvements, future content
upgrades for free and a few bonuses that Nicalis will reveal in the future.
For the most part the game takes on the same
graphical style of 2002, but does a good job of
upgrading all the little odds and ends that really needed to be taken care of.
The environments have there moments but
for the most part the doesn't seem to have as much
upgrades in the
graphical department as many would have expected.
Also if you think this game is just a PC port, you'll be sorely mistaken because Crystal Dynamix and United Front Games (the developers responsible
for the new
graphical upgrade) have taken the best from both the previous console versions (PS3 & XBox 360) plus the PC to create a truly impressive PlayStation 4 title.
We have a Scorpio devkit (the codename
for Xbox One X), we're not really done with the tweaking of all the different things but most probably it will be 4K@30fps but with additional
graphical fidelity
upgrades.
Unfortunately, this game is running on 720p 30 fps
for all console versions, so no
graphical upgrades to the Wii U. Also, I'm not saying that this game will be bad, but it already seems like there are better driving games than this.
Identical but
for a minor
graphical upgrade, a slight change of name and of course, the loss of that ever - so - important gamepad.
With the new 64 - bit A7 processor and
upgraded graphics processing unit (GPU) under the hood, the iPad Mini with Retina Display also allows
for improved
graphical ability.
Yesterday saw a long - awaited Windows Edition
for 2018, complete with all previous updates and season pass content, alongside a few extras, such as a first - person perspective and
graphical upgrades.
There are a lot of existing user - created shader packs out there
for Minecraft on PC which enhance the
graphical effects, but Microsoft has put its developers to work on an official visual
upgrade which they've dubbed as the «Super Duper Graphics Pack».
Pros: +
Graphical detail has been
upgraded to bolster in this console version + Relies heavily upon questing and revisiting missions in both online and offline versions + Online connectivity has seemingly improved to allow
for more interaction + Armors between both the male and female have quite a bit unique + A unique story that twists itself around the Feudal Japanese Era.
While it's an available option to play Uncharted in 30 fps via PS3 or PS Now (the latter which I definitely would not choose
for quality reasons), it's not favourable, especially with those who wants to enjoy the Remastered benefits (
graphical upgrades, gameplay tweaks, etc) at its original frame rate.
However, subjectively the
graphical differences are not that big in multiplat games
for people to justify putting out extra hundred bucks to build or
upgrade PC (with the exception of people that suffer from Resolution and FPS OCD).
«The Xbox One X
upgrade patch
for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt introduces a number of
graphical features and tweaks to the game across two visual fidelity options — 4K Mode and Performance Mode.
Since the announcement of The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask on the 3DS came last week the internet has been alight with conversation and possibilities
for the upcoming remake, other people have overwatched the trailers or footage they can find and are creating comparison videos and as usual there is definitely a
graphical upgrade that again you should continue to see the difference.
The remastered version of id's FPS brings a wealth of content to the table, but the inconsistent
graphical upgrade, along with core mechanics that haven't aged well, means it isn't quite the return to hell we were hoping
for.
Whereas the Xbox One S is essentially a slimline version of the existing Xbox One (with some added benefits
for those using 4KTVs - you can read everything we know about Xbox One S in our dedicated guide) the PS4 Pro is a mid-generational
upgrade over the existing PS4, with notable
graphical and performance
upgrades.
Aqua Kitty DX maintains everything that was great about the original game while adding new levels, enemy types, boss fights, new game modes,
graphical upgrades, cross - save / cross-buy, leaderboards, and even a co-op mode
for those playing on PS4.
Half the game's courses are new
for Mario Kart 8, while the other half is made up of legacy courses with tweaks and an enormous
graphical upgrade.
Here's an excerpt from my review: An essential purchase
for Uncharted newbies and the
graphical upgrade makes it hard to resist
for series fans too.
As has been the case
for other remakes in the past, these are more than just simple
graphical upgrades, instead they are almost entirely new experiences
for the player.
It has been said that everyone's favorite Bethesda game is the first one they play, as if stepping into that freedom
for the first time is far more powerful and resonant than any prospective gameplay
upgrades or
graphical bumps.
Shida added, «there was certainly a lot of call
for First - Person from PC players, but we certainly think it's a great addition
for the Windows Edition to allow you to get up close to the world, with all those
graphical upgrades, to experience all the details we've added.»
Minecraft is getting a major overhaul later this year with support
for crossplay and a
graphical upgrade, Microsoft has announced.
Remastered at 1080p, with
graphical upgrades, and 60 FPS would be an instant buy
for fans of the original Gamecube and Wii games.
The
upgrade is mostly
graphical, though Sega did tweak the time qualifications
for passing a course and added the ability to soup up your car.
I heard there are many
graphical upgrades, but a few downgrades to the first two games as well...
for example the water looks terrible and there are some missing particle effects?
According to Cerny, the target
for this
upgraded console is a high fidelity
graphical experience.
But
for those who already own both on PC or last gen, there's no real reason to pick this up beyond a rather uninspiring and technically disappointing
graphical upgrade».
This is a tough one, because Nintendo has been quick to bash Sony and Microsoft
for just
upgrading the power of their consoles without really providing anything new except
for graphical upgrades, but the Wii U is actually guilty of that in a much bigger way.
I'm all
for graphical upgrades or even downgrades, ie Mega Man 9.
We can expect a
graphical upgrade, a new region, new Pokemon, and a new gimmick
for battles like Z - Moves and Mega Evolutions from previous entries.
For the most part the game takes on the same
graphical style of 2002, but does a good job of
upgrading all the little odds and ends that really needed to be taken care of.
New to this edition of the game, besides the obvious
graphical upgrades and physical controller support, is a second playable character
for the local co-op — a Space Raptor that spits acid, which makes
for a very effective armament (we all remember what happened to Seinfeld «s «Newman» in Jurassic Park).
The press release only mentions
graphical enhancements to this version of the game, and it's a free
upgrade for Steam users on Windows who already have the game.
Fantasy Zone II W — Fantasy Zone II W, which was originally created
for the Master System, is the version of Fantasy Zone II
upgraded to the
graphical capabilities of the System - 16 arcade board with added 3D effects.
This remaster serves as the perfect opportunity
for those that missed out on the action the first time and beyond the usual
graphical upgrade, its developer has also introduced split - screen co-op.