Face-offs Archive
11 December 2019
Digital FoundryMetro Exodus on Stadia looks as good as Xbox One X - but doesn't run as well
4K rendering comes at a cost.
10 December 2019
Digital FoundryFinal Fantasy 15 on Stadia: an unambitious port of a great game
We expected more than 1080p at 30fps.
8 December 2019
Digital FoundryHalo: Reach's remaster is OK - but key improvements are required
PC and Xbox One versions of the Master Chief Collection remaster analysed in depth.
5 December 2019
Digital FoundryThe Tomb Raider trilogy delivers Stadia's most successful ports
The reboot, Rise and Shadow stacked up against console and PC.
4 December 2019
Digital FoundryAlien Isolation on Switch looks better than PlayStation 4
Minor visual downgrades eclipsed by a big leap in image quality.
23 November 2019
Digital FoundryRed Dead Redemption 2: does Stadia live up to its pre-launch promises?
An in-depth review of the platform's highest profile port.
8 November 2019
30 October 2019
25 October 2019
Digital FoundryGrid Autosport: an excellent racer transitions beautifully to Switch
A last-gen port taken to the next level.
24 October 2019
Digital FoundryDragon Quest 11 on Switch: a beautifully executed, smart conversion
The port is exceptional - and there are brand new features too.
14 October 2019
Digital FoundryThe Witcher 3 on Switch: a close-up look at a mobile miracle
A stunning handheld achievement, but does the docked experience hold up?
13 October 2019
Digital FoundryMetro Exodus DLC takes its ray tracing to the next level
The Two Colonels tech adds extra realism to the traditional Metro aesthetic.
12 October 2019
Digital FoundryRebellion's Sniper Elite 3 Switch port hits the target
Scoping out some impressive conversion work.
11 October 2019
Digital FoundryYooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair: spotless on Switch, superb elsewhere
Making Nintendo's console hybrid the lead platform pays dividends.
28 September 2019
Digital FoundryStress-testing the Modern Warfare beta: cross-play, performance and more
Xbox One, PS4, PC - tested individually and together.
20 September 2019
Digital FoundryDivinity Original Sin 2 on Switch is the perfect handheld complement to the PC game
The cross-save mechanic is superb - but does the port itself hold up?
17 September 2019
Digital FoundryBorderlands 3 delivers solid performance on PS4 and Xbox One
Both run more smoothly than PS4 Pro's 30fps mode.
15 September 2019
Digital FoundryBorderlands 3: what's up with console frame-rates?
Xbox One X and PS4 Pro's performance and resolution modes tested.
10 September 2019
Digital FoundryGears 5 PC feels like a spectacular preview of a Scarlett port
It's the best PC conversion we've seen in a long, long time.
31 August 2019
Digital FoundryControl PC: a vision for the future of real-time rendering?
How ray tracing radically transforms an already stunning game.
28 August 2019
Digital FoundryControl on console is brilliant - as long as you play on the right hardware
Getting to the bottom of the game's reported frame-rate problems.
31 July 2019
Digital FoundryEverything that's right - and wrong - with the new Doom console ports
The first two games need a lot of work - but Doom 3 is golden.
29 July 2019
Digital FoundryHow Wolfenstein: Youngblood scales from top-end PC to Nintendo Switch
With PS4 and Xbox One in-between.
26 July 2019
Digital FoundryHow - and why - Dragon Quest Builders 2 on Switch runs so badly with user-made levels
While the story mode is just fine.
11 July 2019
Digital FoundryDoes Journey's PC port deliver the definitive experience?
How a timeless console classic benefits from cutting edge hardware.
8 July 2019
Digital FoundryF1 2019 delivers Codemasters' most realistic visuals yet
And here's how it scales across all PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
5 July 2019
Digital FoundryRevisiting Heavy Rain: Quantic Dream's PC debut tested
Here comes the rain again.
4 July 2019
Digital FoundryRed Faction Guerrilla on Switch is a portable joy, but docked play falls short
Plus: the Re-Mars-tered Edition revisited on PC, PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
1 July 2019
Digital FoundryBloodstained is unmissable - but the Switch version needs a lot of work
One of the best games of the year on all other platforms.
30 June 2019
Digital FoundryCrash Team Racing: Switch gets another classy kart racer
And it compares nicely to PS4 and Xbox One.
13 June 2019
Digital FoundryHere's how The Witcher 3 on Switch compares to PlayStation 4
Ciri-ously promising.
1 June 2019
Digital FoundryA Plague Tale: Innocence - a fascinating game powered by stunning tech
A bespoke engine from a smaller developer delivers triple-A level visuals.
25 May 2019
Digital FoundryAssassin's Creed 3 Remastered on Switch lacks most of the remastering work
But still improves on the last-gen versions.
24 May 2019
Digital FoundryResident Evil 4, Remake and Zero on Nintendo Switch are competent ports of brilliant games
And handheld play makes all the difference.
21 May 2019
Digital FoundryRage 2 PC analysis: what does it take to run at 1080p60 and beyond
The hardware required to match and exceed PS4 Pro and Xbox One X.
18 May 2019
Digital FoundryRage 2 tech analysis: is 1080p60 the best use for Xbox One X and PS4 Pro?
Performance vs image quality.
14 May 2019
Digital FoundrySaints Row: The Third on Switch is a great idea that's poorly executed
Last-gen performance and input lag issues mar the experience.
11 May 2019
Digital FoundryNinja Gaiden 2: a fighting classic gets a new lease of life on Xbox One X
Plus: DF Retro revisits one of gaming's most fascinating multi-platform releases.
10 May 2019
Dragon's Dogma on Switch: the port's solid but the cutbacks are noticeable
A last-gen/current-gen remaster hybrid?
5 May 2019
Digital FoundryFinal Fantasy 12's remaster delivers 60fps on Xbox One X - but is there a catch?
Plus: Switch's portable and docked modes analysed.
26 April 2019
Digital FoundryFrom handheld to 4K: Mortal Kombat 11 delivers on all consoles
Another Switch mobile marvel?
18 April 2019
Digital FoundryCuphead on Switch is a stunning conversion
Flawless victory.
13 April 2019
Hellblade on Switch: just how close can it get to the PS4 experience?
An ingenious port of one of Unreal Engine 4's most challenging games.
8 April 2019
7 April 2019
Digital FoundryAssassin's Creed 3 Remastered delivers more than just a resolution boost
Visual and performance upgrades plus gameplay improvements.
5 April 2019
Digital FoundryDarksiders Warmastered Edition on Switch: high res or 60fps - it's your choice
An impressive port for both docked and portable play.
25 March 2019
Digital FoundrySekiro: Shadows Die Twice is best played on PC
Hardware-friendly, locks to 60fps - and beyond.
21 March 2019
Digital FoundryDoes Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice improve over Dark Souls' performance issues?
Every console version tested.
16 March 2019
Digital FoundryThe Division 2 delivers impressive tech and good performance on all systems
But bugs and pop-in issues need to be addressed.
7 March 2019
Digital FoundryDevil May Cry 5: a spectacular fusion of cutting-edge tech and superb design
Plus: everything you need to know about every console version.
1 March 2019
Digital FoundryDirt Rally 2.0 on Xbox One X races ahead of the pack
Dynamic 4K vs 1080p on both PS4 consoles.
25 February 2019
Digital FoundryIs Anthem performance really improved in the final game?
And to what extent is the E3 2017 vision actually delivered?
14 February 2019
Crackdown 3 tech analysis: a console classic reborn?
Xbox One X, Xbox One S and PC versions tested.
10 February 2019
Digital FoundryApex Legends: the Titanfall 2 engine evolved?
PC and console versions under the microscope.
3 February 2019
Digital FoundryAnthem looks stunning but sub-par performance is concerning
Demo code tested on every platform.
30 January 2019
Digital FoundryKingdom Hearts 3 plays best at 60fps - but which console gets closest?
Every version tested.
26 January 2019
Digital FoundryResident Evil 2 remake plays best on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X
A big divide between the base and enhanced consoles.
19 January 2019
Digital FoundryAce Combat 7: a classic series evolves with stunning visuals
But why does PS4 Pro outperform Xbox One X?
15 January 2019
Digital FoundryResident Evil 2 Remake takes Capcom's RE engine to the next level
Advanced effects push consoles harder - we take a look at every version.
9 January 2019
Digital FoundryHow New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe on Switch improves over Wii U
A by-the-numbers port or something better?
14 December 2018
Digital FoundryDoes Super Smash Bros. Ultimate deliver a generational leap for Switch?
How Ultimate compares to the last-gen Wii U and 3DS titles.
12 December 2018
Digital FoundryPUBG on PlayStation 4: a basic, rough around the edges port
An uninspiring conversion of the Xbox One game.
6 December 2018
Digital FoundryJust Cause 4 performance analysis: every console tested
The game's massively more ambitious than JC3 - but do frame-rates hold up?
1 December 2018
Digital FoundryHands-on with Assassin's Creed Odyssey on Google's Project Stream
How good does it look? How well does it play?
28 November 2018
Digital FoundryWarframe on Switch: Panic Button delivers another tech showpiece
The developer's run of superb conversions continues.
22 November 2018
Digital FoundrySunset Overdrive PC: the game's great - but the port is basic
Resolution and frame-rate are the only real improvements.
28 October 2018
Digital FoundrySoulcalibur 6 analysis: every version tested
Image quality and effects work split the pack.
25 October 2018
Digital FoundryRed Dead Redemption 2 looks and plays best on Xbox One X
Every console version tested.
21 October 2018
Digital FoundryDark Souls on Switch is a current-gen port with last-gen visuals
But smoother performance, improved resolution and portable play set it apart.
18 October 2018
Digital FoundryLuigi's Mansion 3DS: GameCube port or full mobile remake?
Nintendo's veteran handheld continue to impress.
6 October 2018
Digital FoundryWhy Assassin's Creed Odyssey is best played on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X
Smoother, cleaner, faster.
11 September 2018
Digital FoundryShadow of the Tomb Raider is a beautiful tech showcase
Every console version tested.
8 September 2018
Digital FoundryStress-testing the Battlefield 5 beta on Xbox One X and PS4 Pro
The good, the bad and the ugly.
6 September 2018
4 September 2018
Digital FoundryDebunking the Spider-Man 'downgrade'
What if we told you it's been upgraded instead?
1 September 2018
Digital FoundryZelda: Twilight Princess tested under official Tegra X1 emulation
What does the Nvidia Shield version tell us about prospective retro Switch releases?
21 August 2018
Digital FoundryShenmue's HD remasters analysed: enhancements are sparse but the ports are solid gold
Genuine console classics properly restored for modern hardware.
16 August 2018
9 August 2018
Digital FoundryOkami HD's Switch release is a nigh-on flawless port
Whether you're playing docked or on the go.
7 August 2018
Digital FoundryYakuza 0's PC port is low on frills but gets the basics right
It's also very, very fast.
3 August 2018
Digital FoundryBattlefield 1's Xbox One X patch adds 4K support - but multiplayer is compromised
Xbox Live party bug hits frame-rate hard.
27 July 2018
Digital FoundryHow No Man's Sky uses the power of Xbox One X
And how well does the standard console compare?
5 July 2018
Digital FoundryCrash Bandicoot's Xbox, PC and Switch ports tested
And we look at the new PS4 patch too.
30 June 2018
28 June 2018
Digital FoundryThe Crew 2 takes Forza Horizon's concept and ramps up the scale
And Xbox One X provides the best console experience.
26 June 2018
Digital FoundryCaptain Toad on Switch is excellent - but 3DS is the real surprise
Nintendo's great run of ports continues.
22 June 2018
Digital FoundryPaladins runs at 60fps on Switch and it's superb
Resolution takes a hit but this is close to the complete package.
21 June 2018
Digital FoundryNier Automata's surprise Xbox One port tested
Does X deliver the best console experience?
15 June 2018
Digital FoundryFortnite's Switch port is impressive - but frame-rate could be better
Intense combat is a little too choppy.
6 June 2018
Digital FoundryFar Cry Classic Edition is a barebones PC port
It's still a huge upgrade over the last-gen console releases.
1 June 2018
Digital FoundryDark Souls Remastered tested on all consoles - and only one locks to 60fps
Plus full PC analysis too.
25 May 2018
16 May 2018
Digital FoundryDark Souls Remastered's network test puts the spotlight on Xbox One X
And the leap over PS4 Pro isn't quite what we thought it would be.
24 April 2018
Digital FoundryHow Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is improved on Switch
Resolution upgrade when docked plus big loading time boosts.
21 April 2018
Digital FoundryDoes Hellblade on Xbox One X deliver the definitive console experience?
And how well does the standard console hold up?
19 April 2018
Digital FoundryThe Division delivers another powerhouse upgrade for Xbox One X
A huge resolution boost over PS4 Pro with other improvements too.
15 April 2018
Digital FoundryXbox One X's 4K Red Dead Redemption looks sensational
UPDATE: The Undead Nightmare expansion tested on Microsoft's enhanced console
7 April 2018
Digital FoundryResident Evil 7's Xbox One X patch offers a big boost over the standard console
But how does it compare against PS4 Pro?
5 April 2018
Digital FoundryDoom's new 4K patch analysed on Xbox One X and PS4 Pro
Image quality improves, but what about performance?
1 April 2018
Digital FoundryOutlast 2 on Switch compared with PlayStation 4
Another impressively handled port.