Sonic Frontiers Graphics Comparison (Switch vs. PS5)
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- How good does Sonic Frontiers look in comparison to the PlayStation 5 version? Let's go over visuals and framerate in our comparison.
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Video by: Joey Ferris
Thumbnail by: Tom Arnold
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0:05 "Oh, looks ok actually !"
1:09 ".... maybe not !"
Looks like TotK ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
incredible, both versions are pretty close. I remember when they have to create a whole different game for the wii version back then for Unleashed
And ps2
@@BowserGuerrero yeah but I think they meant for the same generation of console. The ps2 was the generation before
The big console versiosn are severely lacking in visuals though. Most likely they used Switch as baseline and minimally upressed it for other consoles.
@@Lahiss To be honest, being a switch owner, I prefer that than having a game made for ps5 being poorly optimized for switch
It’s seriously amazing how close the gap in power between consoles has come since then.
i’m genuinely surprised it runs as good as it does
Apparently the Hedgehog engine that they’ve been using since 2008, has grown to be incredibly sophisticated to perform well across all three platforms.
@@whaleping it definitely performs well on some platforms, and very badly on one other.
Me to, I was checking this comparison out cause I have a ps5 and my daughter has a nintendo switch, and I plan on surprising her with this game and was wondering how it ran on the switch compared to ps5. Not bad at all, she will definitely enjoy it. Right now she's super into splatoon 3 lol.
Typical SEGA. They did it with the Yakuza series too. Yakuza 0 runs on my potato PC with poop graphics, but despite that it still looks really good with a solid framerate!
@@masonspies6057 Aw, that's sweet
When I downloaded the game, I very much took into consideration which version would look better graphically. But I also knew I wanted to be able to play this game on the go as I’m not home much. I’m very glad I got it on switch because despite the slight drop in graphics and textures, the game still runs very smooth, load times aren’t that bad, cutscenes still look pretty good. Overall really satisfied with the switch version so far.
Apparently the Hedgehog engine that they’ve been using since 2008, has grown to be incredibly sophisticated to perform well across all three platforms.
@@whaleping they use hedgehog engine 2
@@whaleping "When i spread false information on the internet 😈😈"
Apperantly switch version looks like green screen
@@whaleping sadly they've had to remake hedgehog engine like two or three times. The one their using right now is the recreated engine they used from forces because they lost the generations hedgehog engine code or something don't remember exactly
I just watched someone play for a few hours of this game on Switch. I'm genuinely impressed with how well the game seems to run
I’m playing right now in a switch and I it has no lag whatsoever for me
@@RustyBud Same
Yeah I mean it's a bit rough but it's not choppy
@@RustyBud does the switch have any overheating issues when trying to run the game??
@@codysvlogdays why do you say this as if overheating is an issue any switch game has? Of course not
Been playing a few hours on the Switch and I have zero major complaints so far. I will say the overall game looks a little lackluster in some cutscenes but whatever, it’s keeping me engaged and I’m having fun. This is the best Sonic game since SA2 for me.
For me this is the best Sonic since Unleashed.
@@nachovichoZX haven’t played Unleashed yet but it’s definitely garnered some positive reviews from fans in the last few years
@@LRM5195 unleashed gets a lot of hate for its nighttime stages but I've seen it grow more on people in recent years, the only downside to the game for me is the framerate
Hoping for a remaster in the future that DOESNT end up like colors ultimate-
@@codysvlogdays I could not get into Colors at all. I mean I beat it but it just felt like a tedious chore. Forces was somewhat tedious as well but the game is so short it didn’t really bug me as much.
bad review for this game are totally unfair and show the big problems in gaming media/ journalism nowadays…many sites/channels only follow the hype 😟
This proves gamefreak have no excuse for making sv look so bad
There is a great benefit in Sega and Sonic Team using a modified Hedgehog Engine, which is very impressive here.
Pringles?
@@Training_Wheels - I like the Jalapeño flavored Pringles.
It’s still Hedgehog Engine 2.
@@ZW_Zacattack99 - The exact engine? I thought they tweaked it around to accommodate current Gen systems...
@@BigBrotherGnE obvious upgrades in play it’s mostly likely a new build
I'm genuinely impressed at how well Sega made Frontiers run on Switch, I was honestly expecting them to half-arse and make it a cloud port, but no they made it work brilliantly
The biggest differences between these two versions:
1. Less foilage on Switch and less shadows in some spots; also worse texture quality.
2. Sonic is actually lower poly on Switch, though it isn't too noticeable except around the snout and the top of his arms.
3. Lower resolution and framerate on Switch.
Another difference is that in the switch port it has slightly less grass scenery
Dang, Iizuka really wasn't lying when he said the Switch version would be pretty comparable to other platforms. Like, yeah the framerate's lower and there's an obvious lack of grass and foliage in the open zone which is the roughest-looking part, but beyond that I don't really see much that bothers me. The cyberspace stages in particular impress me, they look almost indistinguishable between the two versions.
Sonic Team is not as lazy like Gamefreak or EA.
Very good port/version. Downgrades here and there on the foliage and textures, but overall it's very good version which you can play everywhere.
It's crazy how much pop-in there is even on PS5. Biggest difference is smoothness 30 vs 60 fps and clarity. But the scene composition and complexity are very close on both versions. On the open world the biggest difference is the trees and grass.
And it’s crazy because the ps5 graphics are absolutely awful. The cutscenes look terrible. And there is still pop in. This game was definitely built for switch
@@tehCostHD nicebait, but try better next time
Yeah, im honestly surprised there even is pop ins on ps5, like why?
@@BlastKetchup uhhhhh it’s true though? Compare the cutscene graphics of this game to any other ps5 game. Let’s look at another similarly styled game. Ratchet and clank. You think those god awful grass models and textures look anywhere close to ratchet and clank rift apart? No. It looks like a late life ps3 game. Just with higher resolution and framerate. That’s it. The actual gradually fidelity is garbage.
@@BlastKetchup It's because of the game engine. They will need to redo the engine to fix the pop in issues😬
I love the switch version so much, I feel like the more pixelated quality makes it looks less like sonic was placed in a random unreal engine world. Like the pixelated look makes everything blend in better if you get what I’m saying.
Really good port job on the switch here! Honestly it might have been the basis for what the game was gonna lol like
Apparently the Hedgehog engine that they’ve been using since 2008, has grown to be incredibly sophisticated to perform well across all three platforms.
I don’t understand why they didn’t use low poly assets in the distance, especially on nextgen. It should be low poly LOD that becomes full model the closer you get so pop in’s less jarring.
This is surprisingly well-optimized for a semi-open world game on the Switch. Yes, textures are lower (the downgrade in res helps cover that, though) and there's less foliage. Also, an understandable cap of 30 fps vs 60 on PS5 performance mode. That sounds like a lot, but the core experience looks to be retained without hard-hitting sacrifices.
I'm impressed, Sonic Team.
More or less what I expected, fairly impressive considering the scope of the open zone layout!
it's like the difference between a VHS and a DVD.
Switch on the market for its 6th Christmas and it's still incredible.
Interesting! Both versions look great! I have it for the Switch and I thought the only thing drawing it back was lower FPS and lower draw distance
This takes me back to the days of PS2 Vs the PSP ports. Idk I kinda like this it's just doing something to me 😂
I really hope the pop ins can be reduced with future patches.
Agreed. I love Frontiers, but if you showed me a screenshot from an open-world area and said it was from a Roblox game, I’d believe you.
The fact this is running on the Switch at 30 frames per second and looks comparable to the PS5 version is a true crowning achievement for the programmers. It's obvious and expected for it to run better on the PS5 with all that horsepower under the hood. I have both the Switch and the PS5 and I still bought it for the Switch given the fact that it's portable and I can take it anywhere! No regrets. Sure, I'm missing a few things here and there, but hey, I am not complaining!
I personally am never buying a game that isn't at a minimum 60 fps. I played kirby and the forgotten land and it was so choppy, it was uncomfortable to look at at times. 60 fps should be the goal for any console since 30 fps is just headache inducing
No. The game just looks bad, and has bad graphics then..
I think the switch is fine for handheld mode but on a full sized TV the picture quality doesn't really hold up very well
@@sandman8920 except those that are made for tv play, like motion control games (1-2 switch, switch sports, ect.)
@@sandman8920 not really
@@sandman8920 1st party games and exclusives in general hold decently. ports all look offensively bad though.
@@angelvillegas9604 yes really
@@yesyouareright9800 not really
Maybe I'm a little weird but the graphics on switch are making me feel nostalgic for older games and I kind of like the way it looks, not to mention the game just looks fun
When you take in the consideration of how different the systems are.... You can see they still did a very good job on the Switch version
The switch: 4 core ARM CPU @ 1.02GHz (3 cores usable apparently) 4GB LPDDR4 ram 64bit, nvidia Maxwell 2.0 with 256 shading cores
the PS5: 8 core x86-64 CPU @3.5 GHz SMT, 16GB GDDR6 SDRAM; 256-bit (unified), AMD RDNA 2.0 with 2304 (out of 2560 SMs) enabled. of course the system storage plays in, but the PS5s is faster.
The switch is old, but is also a hybrid system focusing on making the docked and handheld parts of the system equal (plus consoles like these are hard to develop, so of course there wasn't gonna be a new one yet)
So its great to see Sega pitch in the effort to make a game like this work on Switch. Hopefully someday in 2023, or in 2024, we'll see some semblance of those graphics in the PS5 version on a new, more powerful future switch model.
but for now this is all great.
bruh switch was already using dated hardware from the start lol
@@TheRedFoxMcCloud so was literally ever other console in the 8th and 9th gen. $299 for the switch, especially as a *HYBRID DEVICE* was still fine anyway.
@@Thewaterspirit57 while I criticize Nintendo for not dropping that price, it was a fair price at launch
To be honest I'm just buying the Switch version so I can play it anywhere.
Prove it.
Bad move
@@jollama i wouldn’t necessarily say that. i have a ps4 (wasn’t interested in the 5 even without the stocking issues they’ve had), but i hardly touch it anymore because i objectively have more fun gaming on the switch. having the freedom to play everywhere certainly makes a difference :)
@@jollama Let him do what he wants.
The switch
-Can handle a literal beautiful open zone Sonic game with good graphics and nice effects
-Dies trying to play a Sonic Wii port
That's just because of optimization reasons
This is important thank you! I’ve been wanting to get it in switch but have been worried about if I should go Xbox instead
Just go Xbox anyway , there is other settings that are better even on base Xbox one VCR.
If you don't care about portability get it on Xbox
OK I was concerned that the switch version won't fulfill my expectation, but it surely does. I mean yes it is slower and lighter at some points and some particle effects are missing. But still it looks playable and still pretty good.
Makes you wonder how Breath of the wild might have looked on the PS5
Also, just noticing that game controls seem to do better because of the frame rate.
Would look almost the same given the art style
The only way for something like that to happen would be for Sony themselves to surrender full control of the PlayStation brand to Nintendo!
@@angelvillegas9604 Definitely not.
It would have improved textures (or at least better than the time a cliff had pixels the size of Link's head), lighting similar to the 2016 presentation (not the downgraded version we got), draw distance would have been far improved such as trees wouldn't become 2D at like 50 meters from the player and mountainous terrain would look actually rocky, not flat.
BOTW is imo the GOAT, but it has major technological shortcomings.
@@paulustrucenus nah hardly a different at all. And PS5 can't play on the go.
@@angelvillegas9604 You need glasses.
And you also need to actually play the game you're talking about, cause it feels like you never touched it if you never saw the issues.
The switch version is pretty nice. The only things are the pop in and maybe the resolution. Other than those, it's pretty good.
shocked that the resolution was the only significant sacrifice, the port seems good! I dont regret getting it on steam though since I struggle to play sonic games at 30 fps.
3:41 really digging this sound track
if you think the Nintendo switch graphics is ugly, leave the video at maximum quality, I could see that there is a slight difference but it's not much to notice
I just realized that the "cyberspace" aesthetic might have been a design choice to not let the pop-in take away too much from the atmosphere. It's all computer-y and corrupted after all.
It’s definitely a bug or maybe the engine can keep up with streaming demands but if they were going for an aesthetic then they probably would’ve added a glitchy effect as it was loading in
I don’t understand why they didn’t use low poly assets in the distance though. Like, it should be low poly LOD that becomes full model the closer you get so it’s less jarring.
I love the portability of the Nintendo Switch but Sonic games just flow so much better at 60fps. That is why I normally play my Sonic games on PC, Xbox One X and PS4 Pro. (Sorry I don't have PS5 and probably won't have a PS5 until the PS5 Pro comes out.
I'm surprised at how close these two are! Thanks for the video!
I could buy it on PC, but I barely have time to play at home... The Switch version is looking good enhough and the performance is within the console capacity, then it will be on Switch.
Probs to the guy who cut the grass in the Switch version
My dad is one hard working landscaper
The open stages don't look great but the fater shorter levels look quite nice. Sorry for my Englitch
That is very bias
@@best_mate456 how
@@mitcheighty1354 the shorter level has been copied and the open world with combat is so much better for general people for most of us
@@mitcheighty1354 It isn't. Ignore that person
@@IDK3679. I am ignoring her
I love the aesthetic choices with cyberspace between consoles. While the PS5 renders laser visuals, the Switch renders like a hologram. Both are great visual choices.
I think it's just the Switch not rendering lasers. There is a hologram effect on ps5 at the beginning of the clip
3:18
CZcams's crappy video compression makes both versions look murky, so not good example to compare IMO
i played the switch version and.........
it is great and it does not have too much problems running on switch. even the giganto boss runns great
I'm really impressed with how well the Switch version of the game is!
I bought the Switch version of this game for my son for Christmas. I should've done my research first, because we put it in and both thought it looked and ran awful. I thought something in the graphic settings or my tv was messed up, so I started researching why it looked so bad and pixelated. That's how I stumbled across this video. Went to the playstation store and ordered the PS5 digital version for him instead. The difference is night and day. 1000 times better on PS5.
And then the whole class stood up and clapped. And God himself even came down and gave your son a medal.
@@gligarguy4010 How'd you know?😮
@@majorbalrah Because God and I were having lunch together just the other day, and were discussing things that totally happened.
I’m getting it on PS4, apparently it only runs at 30 fps on it but whatever as long as there aren’t too many drops.
Incredible. The second PS5/Switch comparison video I’ve seen from GameExplain that convinced me to buy the Switch version. This is how most multiplatform games should be done…720p 30fps target on Switch and enhanced to 4K 60fps on PS5 / Series X. Keep this up, Switch games are still going to outsell the competition’s platforms for at least the next 18 months.
It runs at 1080p 60fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X
You buying this game twice?!? Lol ok sure. I’m a sonic fan and this is a stretch.
@@trueflood323 No, I just know that it runs at 1080p 60fps on both consoles. PS5 and Xbox Series X usually have very similar performance settings.
*GameXplain
This fool really thought it ran at 4K 60 😂🤣😂🤣
Personally I like both versions, it’s obvious that the ps5 version has that extra detail, and for the switch version had some lighting and detail changes but overall I don’t think it really affects gameplay
The framerate might affect it a bit but aside from that they're probably identical
It Was wise of them to adjust the game on switch for it to run better with less issues
I'm actually enjoying on the switch so far. Going to get it for the ps5 next month
The Switch version doesn't have the glitchy graphics effect in the cyberspace stages. That's a plus for the Switch version In my opinion.
A complaint I remember is they made what the switch could handle and used that for every system and I see why they look a lil to similar which is a tad bit annoying because the game could work better for consoles but das fine I suppose game still looks fun
Thank you for that. Ps5 showed incredible texture in grass and rocks, and frame rates excellent. While switch has low res graphic, and slow frame rate. However, for those really into to go playing time, it wouldn't matter
wow, really impressive. not too much differences between the two versions. the only problem I've heard people talk about is the pop in. definitely gonna get this on my switch!
Switch Version is definitely a bit crusty, but it holds itself very well.
The open-zone got a massive hit, but the stages and cutscenes on Switch are surprisingly close to the PS5 version.
Another solid port it seems. Good! This might be the first Sonic game I buy in.. more than a decade or so.
I was worried this would be God awful because Switch ports are so hit or miss but this pulls it off fairly well. Still might get it on PC instead for that slick 60fps.
Get it on pc for mods
@@retrogamer64007 "mighty" lol, or just PC so the fan base can fix it
@@Oh-Ben yup, same thought. I love it so far, but there's little quality fixes I'm hoping the fans will take into their own hands down the line!
I think it's not a fair comparison. Everything is completely different in these two platforms
Got it on steam as I can play on my Deck as well. Has some slight issues but still very impressive
So who keeps the grasses trim and clean?🤔
I'm quite impressed, looks great considering the specs of the switch.
Apparently the Hedgehog engine that they’ve been using since 2008, has grown to be incredibly sophisticated to perform well across all three platforms.
@@whaleping I guess that would make sense for a engine that was originally made for the X360/PS3 to scale well to similarly powered hardware.
@@whaleping well this isn’t the same engine actually this is the hedgehog engine 2 which has stuff like better lighting and materials
ive been playing on switch and the pop in is hillarious
There are few differences from a generation to another. I really miss the times when a new console has absurdly more advanced graphic capacity than the past generation. So It won't make any difference if I buy the PS4 or the PS5 version of the game.
There is a big difference between ps4 and ps5 still, it's just that Sonic Frontiers was made to be playable on weaker hardware
I managed to find a ps5 at target for the normal price. Can't wait to play this on there!
Very little grass on the Switch version, and different colors even. Sonic's model also looks worse, but the game surprisingly runs well. They did their best. I wish they can patch it in all its versions to reduce that annoying pop-in.
It's a pretty substantial downgrade, but it honestly doesn't look too bad. The resolution is the worst part. But if the framerate is good, it's worth it
It really isn't that substantial, considering this is ps5 vs the switch, which is significantly weaker than a base xbox1. I was expecting this to be borderline unplayable on switch.
Yeah what he said. This is *PS5* Vs switch not *PS4* So it's impressive. Wouldn't say substantial downgrade at all. They did a great job. Apparently they didn't just port it either they made a version with the switch in mind or something.
APPARENTLY 😙
Does the PS4 Pro version? runs 4K 60 fps?
This game wasn't designed with next gen hardware in mind. It's clear this game was made with old hardware in mind as any fucking hardware made after 2010 could run this game.
Exactly
@@JustMLC not really
1:11 Wow, that stunned me.
It's like watching a sonic unleashed wii vs ps3 comparison
The game was created to fit the switch capabilities and no the other way around. It was like pouring porting the game from the switch to ps5.
Well done to the Dev team on the switch version of Sonic, it's impressive considering the HW is eight years old.
It’s pretty amazing how it runs on switch
If the Switch is composting with PS5 and the only issue I’d it looks a little blurry at times then just imagine how good the next Nintendo switch model will be. (Switch Lite+, Switch Pro, Switch 2)
Tip: for the ps5 version put it in 60 fps mode it looks so good but there is still pop in
This footage is set to the 60 fps mode
Is it 60 fps on switch..? 😮
Well it certainly doesn't reflect the big hardware differences between both machines so good job on the switch version by Sega. I'm glad to have the fastest thing in gaming back with a good 3d game after so long.
If I was to get it , it will be on PS5 or x box series x, I looks fuzzy on switch to me idk, even though I've been playing my OLED little more lately I still want it to look better
30 fps and low resolution kills the game on switch for me, does anyone know if the pc version is well optimized?
from what I have read, PC is locked to 60fps
Of course
I got it for PC
nah its fine on switch but to each their own, your pc would probably handle it as well
@@CharmedReally7 it's fine if it's the only system you have access to, because every other version of the game is going to give you a better experience.
@@kewincesar6956 i have both switch and a pc, i just play on switch more because of the portability, i don't really need 60fps in a game, especially one on a portable console
The switch version is the most pre ordered version on Amazon best sellers list.
I quoted SA2 doing the first little level lol
“NO FOOD OR MOVIES!? I’M OUTTA HERE!”
Guess there's no need for a switch pro after all!
Switch version not looking as bad as people were expecting. It looks much better than a lot of Switch ports!
There's a complete world of difference between PS5 and Switch, i'm a switch enjoyer but i can clearly see the difference and i think i will enjoy it better on pc for 1080p ultra cause i don't have PS5.
This game is a masterpiece
9/10
Not really, but considering you've been saying that for every Sonic game in the past 10 years I dont blame you.
@@Oh-Ben
The game is pretty damn sick tho
@@jesuspernia8031 Its sick if youve forced yourself to play Sonic games for 20 years. I know the Sonic scale.
@@Oh-Ben
What fucking gibberish are you even going on about? I’m saying that I think Frontiers is really good.
PS4 and PS5 version graphic looks great on 4K Tv but Switch version looks awful. I try my nephew switch OLED with 4K Tv and the result is worst (potatoes). I think that Nintendo should upgrade their switch software because It will give us bad gaming experience for the gamers. I have no problem with graphic but if the graphic looks like a Minecraft it would be an insult for us. SEGA need to do something because it would be bad for our wallet that you give us unfinished product. 😔
Wow, I guess I made a good call getting it for PS5. Switch textures look like something out of an early PS3 game.
It understandably looks worse but whatever is keeping the game from choking the console to death has me very impressed
have you had a look at the game? it looks like dog barf on the switch. i mean, it already looks bad enough on the ps5 but... come on, the switch version looks worse than games from two generations ago.
@@GraveUypo what the fuck you saying Bro?
For the switch's standards, this actually doesn't look so bad
If only Pokémon ran this well on the switch.
Other than looking a little crusty, the Switch version looks great! Content with my purchase
I really wish someone could tell me if the PS5 version uses haptic feedback. I haven't been able to get an answer you could be the first!
Grass and lighting are the usual suspects for downgrades and that seems to be true here.
“It’s the same picture”
Pam office meme
All they had to do was get someone to mow the lawn and boom, Sonic Frontiers on Switch.
I Only have a Switch,I Bought the Game, And I gotta say, I'm very pleased it looks very close to other versions. I have an OG Switch but I Can't fathom how much better it would look on OLED Handheld mode. Literally the major diffrence i notice is the texturing, also it loads so fast on my switch and I'm Glad
Waiting for the mods. Switch did an excellent job.