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Elden Ring plays much better than I'd expected on Switch 2, but it isn't without its flaws
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 demonstrates Nintendo's effort to push the handheld's limits by porting demanding games, delivering a mostly smooth experience despite running at 30 FPS and occasional longer loading times.
- The reviewer adapted to the Switch 2's controls and lower frame rate, finding gameplay enjoyable and visually impressive in docked mode, though some frame drops occurred during fast-paced sections.
- Performance issues were notably apparent during the Red Wolf of Radagon boss fight, where frame drops affected gameplay, prompting the reviewer to adopt a ranged strategy to compensate.
- Subsequent boss fights such as Rennala, Margit, and Godrick ran smoothly, but concerns remain about how more demanding DLC bosses like Divine Beast Dancing Lion and Messmer the Impaler will perform on the Switch 2.
- The Tarnished Edition includes new content like two starting classes and an additional Light Greatsword, encouraging replayability despite performance worries for later, more intense encounters.
