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[Punished Miku]

After 10 min you really won't be thinking about the graphics.

 

[ResilientBanana]

The second screen is Halo 4, not 3.

Halo 4 was still 13 years ago.

Metroid Prime 4 looks like a GameCube title.

 

[blacktout]

Image quality is atrocious but the art direction is fantastic.


Makes me believe this will be a stunner on Switch 2 w/ that higher resolution.

Exactly this. There were a few moments in the trailer that looked stunning thanks to the environment design (especially the scene on the bridge), but so much of it is hidden by the overall muddiness of the image quality.

In a just world this is a cross-gen game that Nintendo insists on showing off on Switch 1 hardware for some inconceivable reason.

 

[adamsapple]

Halo 4 was still 13 years ago.

Metroid Prime 4 looks like a GameCube title.

Yeah, not saying anything against H4. It's one of the best looking game of that gen.

 

[Robb]

Metroid Prime 4 looks like a GameCube title.

This is Metroid Prime on GC..

 

[Synless]

Definitely not PS4 level graphics, especially at that insanely low resolution.

It actually reminds me of Halo 4 on Xbox 360:

I just got caught up on this and the first thing I thought was Halo 4. You nailed it.

 

[kiphalfton]

Are those screeenshots supposed to look good?

Because they still look like garbage.

 

[GigaBowser]

I just got caught up on this and the first thing I thought was Halo 4. You nailed it.

Halo 4 20 fps annnnd crud blurry compared

 

[Ristifer]

Halo 4 was still 13 years ago.

Metroid Prime 4 looks like a GameCube title.

I mean, I get if people want better visuals, but enough with the lame hyperbole. I've already seen MP4 called an N64 remaster and a GC game. Time to dial it down a touch.

 

[Synless]

Halo 4 20 fps annnnd crud blurry compared

Sure, doesn't escape the fact it has a very clear look that is reminiscent of Halo 4.

 

[crazyriddler]

I don't understand why people are so mad, it looks great, it won't be at the technical level of a more powerful console game (obviously), but it makes up for it with its artistic style.

Metroid Prime Remastered is a visually enjoyable game precisely for the same reason.

Some people around here must have a really small one...

 

[Blitzkrieg!]

After 10 min you really won't be thinking about the graphics.

You're right I'll be thinking about putting my tongue up Samus's ass.

 

[pulicat]

Halo 4 on Xbox 360 looks better, and that game was released in 2012 on a 7th gen console.

You beat me by a min lol.

Dude, you're not using the real images from the Xbox 360 version.



this is how it looks while running on xbox 360 at 30 fps

vs MP4 at 60 fps

 

[Pop]

Whoa now. Wait a minute

 

[GigaBowser]

Dude, you're not using the real images from the Xbox 360 version.



this is how it looks while running on xbox 360 at 30 fps

vs MP4 at 60 fps

prime 4 look 2 gens ahead annnnnd 60 fps nort 15 ahah

 

[Jinzo Prime]

reminder: this is halo 3, nearly 20 years old....jungle footage for comparison

I'm sorry, but MP4 looks a lot better than this; the Halo 4 comparison is better. However MP4 has a much better lighting model than H4. Halo 5 is where MP4 gets left in the dust graphically.

After reviewing the tape I'm going to revise my statement… to Metroid Prime 4 on Switch looking BETTER than PS4 games such as this:



What is that, 15 fps?

A better game to compare it to is Infamous Second Son. Early PS4:



Which blows MP4 out of the water, graphically. I want the Switch 2 version to look better than this, and I feel that it is achievable for Retro.

 

[pulicat]

Another comparison with Halo 4 running on Xbox 360 at 30 fps vs MP4 at 60 fps

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

I'm sorry, but MP4 looks a lot better than this; the Halo 4 comparison is better. However MP4 has a much better lighting model than H4. Halo 5 is where MP4 gets left in the dust graphically.



A better game to compare it to is Infamous Second Son. Early PS4:



Which blows MP4 out of the water, graphically. I want the Switch 2 version to look better than this, and I feel that it is achievable for Retro.

Not seeing it, MP4 looks flat and basic. Like a 360 title with slightly higher resolution.

 

[Balducci30]

Definitely not PS4 level graphics, especially at that insanely low resolution.

It actually reminds me of Halo 4 on Xbox 360:

This looks better lol

 

[Balducci30]

After reviewing the tape I'm going to revise my statement… to Metroid Prime 4 on Switch looking BETTER than PS4 games such as this:



What is that, 15 fps?

You must be joking

 

[GigaBowser]

I'm sorry, but MP4 looks a lot better than this; the Halo 4 comparison is better. However MP4 has a much better lighting model than H4. Halo 5 is where MP4 gets left in the dust graphically.



A better game to compare it to is Infamous Second Son. Early PS4:



Which blows MP4 out of the water, graphically. I want the Switch 2 version to look better than this, and I feel that it is achievable for Retro.

infamous HALF THE FRAMES Im sorry its all true my friends i must tell the truth

 

[awwr999999]

It might be the best one out there but its far from being a nice looking game.
I get that the device is pretty weak for 2025, but let's not pretend the game looks great.

There's plenty of 'weaker' older devices with games that look much better than this.
Nintendo knows their own specs and has total control over the display so there's zero excuse.

 

[GigaBowser]

Another comparison with Halo 4 running on Xbox 360 at 30 fps vs MP4 at 60 fps

ahah hatters derstoyed

 

[justiceiro]

It does look very good on my 7" cellphone screen.

Also, that red suit , damn Samus, you still look fine

 

[Vaquilla]

Either people haven't actually played PS3/360 games in a long time, or people are blinded by hatred of Nintendo, cos this is clearly beyond anything from the 7th gen, just in terms of its materials alone.

 

[Danjin44]

Either people haven't actually played PS3/360 games in a long time, or people are blinded by hatred of Nintendo, cos this is clearly beyond anything from the 7th gen, just in terms of its materials alone.

You just finding this out now? Majority people on GAF absolutely have shit memory how PS3 and 360 looked liked.

There is no helping those people.

 

[Vaquilla]

You just finding this out now? Majority people on GAF absolutely have shit memory how PS3 and 360 looked liked.

There is no helping those people.

I am still relatively new to the forum, but yeah people's memories of PS3/360 graphics are rose tinted as hell.

 

[Instant_Classic]

This is Metroid Prime on GC..

Here's an actual 480p shots of Metroid Prime on Gamecube vs the remaster

GC top | Switch bottom

 

[Instant_Classic]

Another comparison with Halo 4 running on Xbox 360 at 30 fps vs MP4 at 60 fps

This is a stupid comparison, you're streching out an obviously lower res shot of Halo 4 on 360.

On appriopate resoluton TV (720P or 1080P) for the game, with actual high quality captures the 360 version would look way better than what you're showing.

Instead of being mislead by inaccurate images, just take a look at this video of Halo 4 captured on the 360.

Obviously it's not as good as the XONE version, but considering the time gap between the two consoles it's pretty impressive.

 

[Dalbajobas]

Whoa now. Wait a minute

Imagine looking at something this ugly and trying to tell anyone that looks good.

Even for '05 that looks terrible.

 

[Little Chicken]

Looks like Halo 4 on Xbox 360.

 

[Instant_Classic]

Crysis a game from 2007/2008 blows Metroid Prime 4 away, nearly 20 years later LOL.

 

[Danjin44]

I am still relatively new to the forum, but yeah people's memories of PS3/360 graphics are rose tinted as hell.

When Armored Core VI was coming out people in GAF said it looks like PS3 game.

But what the fuck do I know..right? GAF are the graphic "expert" here......apparently.

 

[Blitzkrieg!]

You must be joking

Joking about being unimpressed by this slop?

Compared to this thing of beauty?

It's nowhere close, and it gets even worse when you watch it in motion with MP4's silky smooth 60FPS compared to Killzone trying desperately to cling to 30.

 

[Instant_Classic]

When Armored Core VI was coming out people in GAF said it looks like PS3 game.

But what the fuck do I know..right? GAF are the graphic "expert" here......apparently.

It actually does look like a PS3 game, whoever said Armored Core on PS3 was known for it's graphics...?

Vanquish is a PS360 game, and here is what it looks like.

 

[Dacvak]

https://assets.nintendo.com/video/upload/Nintendo%20Direct/2025/voPNXhhQvrtL/fkCXRmtUQPbQ/spotlight-02.mp4

what the is this switch 2 no way switch 1 can do this??

I thought you were BSing, but that really does look much better without YouTube compression. It's a lot closer to native res than I thought, and a great looking game.

It's certainly not pushing any industry tech, but the design looks really nice. Big fan of the HUD this time around, too.

 

[fersnake]

graphics doesnt matter... but the art style...

 

[kingwingin]

That looks phenomenal. I was worried after watching the direct this morning, Looked so blurry and low res.

 

[Metnut]

The Switch is a tablet with near decade old technology. Prime looks fun and will be a blast to play just like the other ones. I'm sure the Switch 2 will push a good bit more out of it too.

 

[pulicat]

This is a stupid comparison, you're streching out an obviously lower res shot of Halo 4 on 360.

On appriopate resoluton TV (720P or 1080P) for the game, with actual high quality captures the 360 version would look way better than what you're showing.

Instead of being mislead by inaccurate images, just take a look at this video of Halo 4 captured on the 360.

Obviously it's not as good as the XONE version, but considering the time gap between the two consoles it's pretty impressive.

Let me help you; i even sharpened the image to help with the comparison shot for Halo 4

 

[E-Cat]

Metroid Prime 4 looks like a GameCube title.

I would have expected more from a console one generation ahead of GCN.

 

[RodriGames40]

Overall, it's a fine showing for what's literally a 60 fps Switch game (why did they go for that target surprises me, but Retro are weird). If we gotta complain, do it for the new Mario Kart running on 8x> times more powerful hardware.

 

[pulicat]

Crysis a game from 2007/2008 blows Metroid Prime 4 away, nearly 20 years later LOL.

Please post higher-resolution images at least
Gameplay screenshot Crysis warhead on PC

Please get your eyes checked asap!

 

[Instant_Classic]

Please post higher-resolution images at least
Gameplay screenshot Crysis warhead on PC

Please get your eyes checked asap!

Crysis levels are way more open and have destructible environments.

There is no way MP4 will have half of what Crysis does, in any moment of the gameplay.

All the footage shown so far of MP4 are really linear, with not much happening.

You asked for a higher res Crysis shot, here it is!

This looks multiple gens ahead of anything on the Switch, and it came in 2007.

 

[Lokaum D+]

man, some Nintendo fan are really mentally ill... game looks like a ps3 game running on a emulator at higher res.

 

[pulicat]

Crysis levels are way more open and have destructible environments.

There is no way MP4 will have half of what Crysis does, in any moment of the gameplay.

All the footage shown so far of MP4 are really linear, with not much happening.

We are comparing graphics here, dude.

 

[Represent.]

Absolute trash. Nintendo getting away with murder.

 

[Gambit2483]

Either way Can't wait to play ALL of these games on Switch 2 in 4k/60fps, even more impressively in portable mode.

 

[Blitzkrieg!]

Crysis levels are way more open and have destructible environments.

There is no way MP4 will have half of what Crysis does, in any moment of the gameplay.

All the footage shown so far of MP4 are really linear, with not much happening.

...then why did you pull it up for a visual comparison? lmao

 

[darrylgorn]

Halo 4 should look better. It runs at 30fps. Prime 4 runs at 60fps.

Now imagine when they add in the textures for the Switch 2 version.