Today Square Enix updated the official site of Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy’s End, adding a handy comparison matrix between the three platforms the game will be released on: PS4, PS3 and PS Vita.
| PS4 | PS3 | PS Vita | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game contents | Gameplay content is the same for all versions. | ||
| Difference in function | Supports sharing, broadcasting and PS Vita remote play. | Doesn’t include PS4-specific share features, nor PS Vita remote play. | Compatible with PS Vita TV. Doesn’t include PS4-specific share features. |
| Screen Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | HD (1280 x 720) | 960 x 544 |
| Frame Rate | 60fps (60 frames / sec.) Characters will move more smoothly. ※ There is a possibility that frame rate will fluctuate. |
30fps (30 frames / sec.) ※ There is a possibility that frame rate will fluctuate. | 30fps (30 frames / sec.) ※ There is a possibility that frame rate will fluctuate. |
| Graphics | Characters, backgrounds and effects are displayed with higher fidelity. In addition to that, when an army of monsters appears, they will all be displayed on the screen. | The visuals will be reduced and simplified in accordance with the hardware. Objects and monsters in the distance may not appear, but this doesn’t impact gameplay difficulty, | |
| Cross-save | By storing the save data on the PlayStation Network, you can share it between all platforms (Cross-save). | ||
| ※ If you want to share save data, you need to connect the PS4 to the network. | ※ If you want to share save data, you need to connect the PS3 to the network. | ※ If you want to share save data, you need to connect the PS Vita to the network via Wi-fi or 3G. | |
| Multiplayer | PS4, PS3 and PS Vita all include multiplayer content. In addition to that, cross-play is supported. For online multiplayer, you need to fulfill the following requirements: | ||
| ※ For the PS4, you need to be subscribed to PlayStation Plus, and you need to be connected to the network | ※ The PS3 needs to be connected to the network. | ※ The PS Vita needs to be connected to the network via 3G or Wi-fi.※ Ad-hoc multiplayer is supported, but you will need at least two units. | |
Looks like the PS4 version will satisfy those who prefer their games to run at the 1080p, 60 frames per second Holy Grail.
Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy’s End will release on May 27th in Japan, while there are no news yet on a possible western localization.
