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Thankfully, it's rare and ultimately not a big deal, but when the Wii U powers through these same sections without a hiccup it does feel a little disappointing. What's odd is that repeating these sections after death eliminates the issue completely, suggesting that - once again - these hiccups might be tied to behind-the-scenes asset decompression. Granted, most of the experience runs at the target 60fps, but Switch has occasional issues in maintaining its performance level. Is it really an issue? Possibly not, but should the problem manifest at all in a game dubbed the Definitive Edition?Īdding to the small niggles is occasional slowdown during gameplay. The experience isn't impacted much at all, but when the camera zooms in during certain scenes, you can spot the difference. The extra compression also results in a very subtle degradation in asset quality too, which would make sense considering the reduction in file size. Switch's reduced storage footprint is great for saving space but that extra compression might be connected to the extra loading - it may be the case that the CPU is kept busy unpacking the data.
#Rayman legends definitive edition review Ps4#
It's even larger on PS4 and Xbox One, clocking in at around 9GB, as those versions make use of uncompressed art assets. On Wii U, the game weighs in at 6.7GB, but on Switch it's been reduced to just 2.9GB. We can't say for certain why this is happening, but one theory suggests that it is tied to file sizes and compression. Copying to SD card saw a couple of seconds added to the experience, in line with our prior Switch loading time tests. We played from the NAND storage on the Switch itself. It all stacks up over time and starts to grate - far less of an issue on other systems. It takes time to load the level itself and then more time to return to the hub. The PS Vita version was the previous record holder for the longest loads, but the Switch version manages to surpass it.ĭoes it actually matter? Well, firstly, it hurts the pacing of the game, since you spend a lot more time waiting between stages, making it less enjoyable to engage in time trials or a bit more onerous if you're intent on collecting everything in each level. Meanwhile, PS4 and Xbox One have no loading screens whatsoever. For some stages we're looking at upwards of 16 seconds, and although others can load faster, the reality is that the Wii U - a system notorious for extending loading times - manages to load up the same levels 50 per cent faster than the Switch - and that's from the disc version of the game. The Definitive Edition's issues are hardly game-breaking, it's just that the collection of missed opportunities, annoyances and cut features creates a sort of momentum of ongoing dissatisfaction as you play - and this starts with the loading screens, which persist for longer than any other version of Rayman Legends we tested. We didn't spot much else of note added to the mix, but continued play brought us to the simple conclusion that there are better ways to experience this excellent game. All of the characters that were once exclusive to each platform now come together on Switch, which is nice, while Kung Foot gains a tournament mode with local WiFi support (which doesn't extend to the main game as far as we can tell) but really - that's it.
#Rayman legends definitive edition review 1080p#
It's still Rayman Legends, it's still an excellent game - and yes, it offers up a 1080p presentation - but definitive? No.Ĭontent-wise, it does at least offer a few additions but none of them are particularly exciting.
#Rayman legends definitive edition review ps3#
In some respects, the Switch version has more in common with the last-gen Xbox 360 and PS3 games. Wii U, Xbox One, PS4 - all offer a tangibly improved experience. As beautiful as ever, Legends is a great fit for Nintendo's console hybrid, but there's a problem: it's called the Definitive Edition when the reality is that the port has so many small niggles that the label just isn't accurate. Before we go on, let's stress that Rayman Legends is and has always been a highly enjoyable platformer - one of the best of the last five years - and it's the same core game released today on Switch.
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