Dragon Quest XI S Is Indeed 60FPS on PS4 Pro

Ok that's a plus. I don't think it being 30fps would be the absolute end of the world for a turn based RPG that is super traditional compared to something like Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts, but I imagine the doubled framerate from Switch will make a difference nonetheless, and it'll definitely be noticeable of an upgrade when you're doing stuff like riding monsters in the overworld or during combat.

I'd still personally recommend the Switch version in most other regards however if you have the option.

Yeah, @TheFrenchiestFry is correct. The Switch version is the best version, the PS4 version is alright, and the Xbox One version is also alright.

If you own a Switch and a PS4, or a Switch and an Xbox, or all three, get the Switch version. The only exception I can think of is if you either want 2 extra pixels, or you have Xbox Game Pass as of November 2nd 2020.

@HotGoomba___Rebrand What makes the Switch version better than for example on the PS4 pro or PS5? It certainly doesn't run better but does it have exclusive content to the Switch like Tekken tag 2 had exclusive items or NBA street 3 had mario and friends? or does it look better on a 4K TV? I'm asking genuinely.

@Juanalf Basically the DQXI S PS4 port is still using the Switch version as a base, so it's going to lack all the visual and lighting flourishes of the vanilla PS4 release by default. The only advantage you have on PS4 over Switch is higher resolution and in the case of Pro owners, a higher framerate.

Other than that it's basically an up-ressed Switch game and will carry over all the graphical discrepancies the Switch version already had, it's just that it looks sharper so those discrepancies might even become more noticeable on a big 4K display, whereas they're way harder to spot on the 720p Switch display.

This also may come off as biased but I also think the Switch version being able to be played on the go just suits this kind of game more considering it makes grinding for EXP a lot easier when you don't have to dedicate a lot of time towards playing it in front of a TV, but I realize not everyone shares my sentiment.

Point is, the game was practically rebuilt from the ground up to take advantage specifically of the Switch hardware and on more powerful consoles and PC as well as superior displays that's going to become extremely noticeable. The game doesn't actually have Nintendo-specific content to my knowledge. Same game across the board.

@TheFrenchiestFry As a primarily Nintendo-oriented gamer (who owns the Switch version of DQXI S since launch, btw), I'm all about recommending Switch games, but unless someone is going to want to play it off the TV (in which case, the Switch version is the recommended one by default), I don't really see how the PS4/Xbone versions can't be said to superior when they'll run at higher resolutions, support enhanced framerates, and feature trophy support.

For TV play, the PS4/Xbone versions of S will be superior. For handheld/hybrid play, Switch is the only show in town. It just depends on how people want to play.

@Ralizah I only recommend it if people actually have the option on Switch. I have a feeling that carrying over the Switch version's graphical downscaling and texture alterations might be a deal breaker for some given how much better the vanilla game looked on PS4. I don't think you're really losing out on anything buying the other versions, but it was very clear from the get go that DQXI S was basically developed as a Switch-first game given it was originally an exclusive, and at that point I'd just say that you should get the game for the console this version of the game was primarily designed around. That's not to say the multiplat releases won't be superior, because they will be in various areas, but I also think that if anything they'll actually make the oddities that were well hidden on the Switch's portable screen a lot more visible, and for some that's just a hard pill to swallow. Just a thing to preface a purchase with in my eyes. It's important people know that they're not paying for the base PS4/PC release with extra content, but rather an up-ressed Switch port. It largely depends on preference

Does anybody know if the trophies are the same as the base game or can I go for another platinum with this game?

@hayesdude From what I remember the game on Switch I think had a built in achievements system so if anything I think the integrated trophies might be based on that.

@hayesdude AFAIK this and the original PS4 DQXI are 2 different titles, different savegames, diferrent Trophy registry.

@Ralizah Agree. If this version has all the extras present on the switch version and also has higher resolution and higher fps then this is better.
The switch version is portable, that's the only plus.

@TheFrenchiestFry @Makina Thanks for the info, im probably now going to pick up this version as well.

@hayesdude Really? Is the game that good?

@Makina Well it's natively a Switch game, so it may look better on Switch than on Ps4.

But I really have no idea if this is true of not, so don't quote me on this.

@Makina I would guess he's a trophy hunter. And the game is pretty good if you can stand the terrible jester character.

@Makina I think so, I platinumed the original maybe 2 years ago and I have been dying to go back for another play through

@hayesdude woww, i cant even bring myself to finish the game because of the terrible translation/westernization/americanization. Is this S version has a better translation?

So, are the graphics better on the original? Also, is anyone else having trouble with the free + games today?

@Master_Rid I have no idea but I didn't have any problems with the translation at all. I just played the game because I thought I was amazing. I think there now is a Japanese dub, if you want to play that way.

I can't believe they are just up-ressing the Swiych graphics instead of giving us the same absolutely gorgeous graphics of the vanilla PS4 version. There is no denying it is an amazing game, but I will be skipping this version.

Whatever happened to all the cool people who used to visit this site?

https://youtu.be/Qdm4pB-1Dlc is Digital Foundry’s video comparing original Ps4 version to the Switch version. Maybe they’ll do a followup, though I am sure they are very busy right now. I have the Switch version and it’s fantastic, but I wish it had the resolution, filtering, and materials of the Ps4 version. The portability is pretty nice though and it’s a fantastic game however you play it. As has been said the Switch version has crazy aliasing so even with the materials and detail downgrades this S version on the PS4 is going to look a lot cleaner. If you are at all on the fence get the demo. It’s the first 10 hours of the game which is the most generous demo I have seen in a long, long time.

@Jayofmaya Yes, original has better fidelity but new version has better music, extra story, and new modes that imo make it better to play. It’s unfortunate there isn’t a real definitive version with no compromises. If you are a couch gamer, this new version is probably the way to go.

@Jayofmaya Think of this version at looking at a photocopy with a magnifying glass. There is less detail than the original but you can see it more clearly.

I just want dragon quest 11 graphics from the ps4 and orchestra soundtrack from the switch 😕

Tbh I'd have been happy with the pS4 ver just getting the switch's orchestral soundtrack.

@Juanalf "What makes the Switch version better than for example on the PS4 pro or PS5?"

Fancy people STILL having to ask such a question. Or is that really how you identify a gamer below the age of 23 these days?😅

Not a graphics expert, but these are the differences I noticed playing both versions on PS4 Pro on a 60" 4K TV:

• Grass and tree leaves are less dense in some areas
• Either no HDR in the S version or the lightning effects are less
• Noticed texture popping in the S version, but not sure if the original version had them too (didn't pay attention)

Otherwise they looked the same to me polygons / textures wise.

The Switch version was a Jaggy fest. Anti Aliasing was basically set to low/off. I could not deal with it.

Streaming Via Shadow PC looks better than playing native on Switch.

I'll check it out when it comes to PC Game Pass. But with PS5 around the corner, I am not playing this over.

@koffing I thought there might have been more story, though couldn't find exactly what was added when it released on Switch, other than the 2D mode.

@Ryall That mostly makes me think I'm going to be looking at a zoom in of the hero's head as I play. XD I get you, though. Thanks.

Technically anime games that arent action games or fighting games dont really need 60 frames per second. 30 fps to 60 fps wont really be noticeable when playing turn based rpgs.

@nhSnork It's a fair question, and the answer is nothing besides handheld mode, which arguably isn't as important as a better framerate anyway

@Kanji-Tatsumi "arguably" is a generous way to put it. One could equally argue that even racing games play fine without 60 fps or such, let alone a turn-based RPG. Conversely, a high framerate won't make ANY game run better if you hardly ever have the time to turn on the console when you're back home. All the pixels, frames and teraflops in the world won't give a hoot about your work and downtown-stuck downtime; handhelds like Vita or hybrids like Switch are another story.

But as I noted above, many gamers don't get to realize this simple truth until after graduation.

@nhSnork Ahh yes of course, the Switch, the grown up "working mans" console

@Kanji-Tatsumi I know, right? Besides, with all the ranting about Switch game prices, one would be excused for thinking that only we fully employed folks can afford this kind of entertainment anyway.😆

Playing ps4 version now and loving it. No concerns here.