TheCarrigan
Terrarian
So recently I've been looking into gaming on mobile device's, mostly due to the recently released phones having such huge advancements in their hardware. Then in turn, device's are showing this off with the software capabilities that can be achieved by using the hardware.
I managed to emulate windows 10 on a S9+ and run terraria! However the FPS was around 16. So it wasn't that playable to me.
The point of this post is to basically address how much this game is lacking behind in the mobile area. The lack of customization for the video, game and control settings.
One thing that annoys me is the UI, also how you interact with it. Simple yet it's out dated.
Then the video settings, I can push the game so much harder now thanks to the new hardware available, and this includes the resolution (now reaching 1440p).
The controls are one thing I hate, not being able to use certain items due to the lack of customisable controls. The two analog method does work, however I always find myself jumping odd stuff and in turn just being annoying to play on a 10" tablet.
Now most modern devices have screen mirroring, allowing you to connect the devices to a TV or monitor. Potentially turning your device into a portable console (I do this alot, especially with Samsung DeX).
Now it's great being able to do these things but it lacks in titles that can be played through controller.
Which brings me onto my next point, controller support.
Android now fully supports main stream controllers such as the Xbox One and Dualshock 4 controllers.
And in turn, developers are recognising this and using it to their advantage. By implementing the use of a Xbox One controller for example, allows the usage of 3rd party controllers still with their full use and capabilities. Now after connection both these controllers to my device in seconds and trying them out on terraria, it left me a little disappointed at this experience.
After playing it on consoles for years and having such a great experience, my hopes were high. But no, it was a flop.
Anyway, just thought I'd express some thoughts onto what I believe should be updated and changed to keep up with other competition and to future proof your game. Take it or leave it, it's just some features I'd like to see changed.
Also If this thread needs to be moved due to being in the incorrect location then go ahead, I understand.
P.s. Lots of people are asking about controller support also.
P.p.s. Android TV doesn't have many great games on it also..
I managed to emulate windows 10 on a S9+ and run terraria! However the FPS was around 16. So it wasn't that playable to me.
The point of this post is to basically address how much this game is lacking behind in the mobile area. The lack of customization for the video, game and control settings.
One thing that annoys me is the UI, also how you interact with it. Simple yet it's out dated.
Then the video settings, I can push the game so much harder now thanks to the new hardware available, and this includes the resolution (now reaching 1440p).
The controls are one thing I hate, not being able to use certain items due to the lack of customisable controls. The two analog method does work, however I always find myself jumping odd stuff and in turn just being annoying to play on a 10" tablet.
Now most modern devices have screen mirroring, allowing you to connect the devices to a TV or monitor. Potentially turning your device into a portable console (I do this alot, especially with Samsung DeX).
Now it's great being able to do these things but it lacks in titles that can be played through controller.
Which brings me onto my next point, controller support.
Android now fully supports main stream controllers such as the Xbox One and Dualshock 4 controllers.
And in turn, developers are recognising this and using it to their advantage. By implementing the use of a Xbox One controller for example, allows the usage of 3rd party controllers still with their full use and capabilities. Now after connection both these controllers to my device in seconds and trying them out on terraria, it left me a little disappointed at this experience.
After playing it on consoles for years and having such a great experience, my hopes were high. But no, it was a flop.
Anyway, just thought I'd express some thoughts onto what I believe should be updated and changed to keep up with other competition and to future proof your game. Take it or leave it, it's just some features I'd like to see changed.
Also If this thread needs to be moved due to being in the incorrect location then go ahead, I understand.
P.s. Lots of people are asking about controller support also.
P.p.s. Android TV doesn't have many great games on it also..
