Nintendo Switch sees a constant flow of games that are ported from other more powerful platforms, like Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
But Nintendo Switch lacks the graphics power of those other platforms, so concessions must be made frequently in order for the game to work. Due to these concessions, a great game in one could be an absolute disaster on Nintendo Switch. Or, at best, the game’s strengths can carry over, despite the graphical or performance impact.
Today we are seeing the Switch version of Carrion.
What is carrion?
Players control an unnamed monster while wreaking havoc on a futuristic military base. If you are familiar with John Carpenter The thing? The same idea, but from the monster’s point of view, instead of the terrified thugs.
The monster gains new powers, such as invisibility and sticky web shells, which allow it to further dominate poor humans as it grows.
What is the biggest difference between the Switch version and other platforms?
There is no appreciable difference between other versions of Carrion (PC and Xbox One) and the Switch version. Thanks to an artistic style inspired by the 2D SNES era, the game isn’t a huge hardware upgrade, so the Switch version runs at 60fps.
The art style is intentionally blocky and pixelated, meaning that running at ultra-high resolution isn’t necessary to extract the little details that bring the game to life. The 720p resolution in the Switch’s portable mode is more than enough to handle what this game is leaving, but playing it when docked on a good TV will make the game’s muted color palette stand out a bit more. That said, there is no wrong choice between laptop and docked.
Is the Nintendo Switch version worth it?
If you just want to know if the Switch version will give you the full experience, the quick answer is yes.
That being said, if you subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, Carrion It will be included in that service right at launch, so if you’re looking to save some bucks (and don’t mind sacrificing the portability of the Switch), it’s worth considering taking that route. But Switch gamers who choose this one to play on the go won’t be remotely disappointed in the port.
