Ravenswatch

Version 1.0.0 on card

Summary:

Despite being built with co-op in mind, the game can be played offline. All content up to the 1.0.0 update on Steam is included on the cart. Future updates are planned and the game must be patched to play online.
The game plays well 90% of the time with minor frame dips & stuttering on occasion and during loading screens. Overall quality build with some performance issues and no bugs or crashes experienced.

Methods of Testing:

Played docked 20%, handheld 80%
10 hours of playtime

It is worth nothing this is a roguelite with potentially dozens of hours of playtime. This test aims to be a representative view of the experience.

1 run completed on "Adventurer" difficulty

All characters unlocked

Cross-platform multiplayer could not be tested as a patch is required to play online.

General Notes:

- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- Subtitles match language settings.
- The "Raven" and "Nightmare" DLC cosmetics are included on the cart. No download required.
- Initial boot up load time is about 30-45 seconds.
- Load times into a level are about 45-60 seconds on average.
- Teleporting within levels takes about 2 seconds.
- Suspending the game to the Switch home menu DOES NOT pause the game. You must manually pause the game (if you have the setting enabled to stop time).

Accessibility:

- Custom controls key binding.

Non-Performance Issues:

- Stuttering during loading screens before games and pre/post boss fights during animations.

Performance Issues:

- Occassional frame dips during busy sequences in main boss fights and in combat. These last for a second or two max and are not severe.
- Stuttering during loading screens before games and pre/post boss fights during animations.
- During the Chapter 2 Quest Steropes the Cyclops boss fight the frame rate was severely reduced and the game appeared noticeably choppy. It is worth noting this is an optional boss fight and is not required. After defeating Steropes the frame rate stayed reduced within the arena.