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Starry_Kitchen

Mysterious Trilogy: PS4 vanilla vs Switch DX?

Mysterious

Besides portability, will I be missing out on a lot if I play the ps4 vanilla versions vs the switch DX versions?

I collect physical which is why I’m asking this. I’ve also figured out I can get the physical ps4 vanilla for the same price I’d shell out for the switch DX trilogy physical. (I do understand the DX includes most of the DLCs too)

I know there is newer content (some new story, post game areas+super boss) and QoL changes included on the DX trilogy, and they optimized the games better for the Switch too. But I don’t play portable much, and I don’t care much about dlc outfits either. I’m leaning towards the ps4 because of graphic fidelity and faster load times.

Will I be missing out if I don’t experience the new content? Are the QoL changes significant enough?

Thanks.

Posted Mar 18, 2022, 5:35 PM UTC

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burnpsy:punithink:•

I feel as if the biggest difference you'll notice is in Lydie & Suelle. That game had several characters in-story who felt like party members and travelled with you, but were not playable unless you had the DLC installed. The DLC for that game is very expensive, so it's worth looking into.

Also, Sophie 2 unlocks costumes for Mysterious trilogy saves, but only DX versions count.

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PipForever•

I think the DLC for Firis is worth it too. Again there are unlock-able characters, but more importantly, Firis has more outfits! Cute outfits. And she has more mounts. Cute mounts.

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ZhongliMoon•

Why not just get the DX PS4 versions instead of the vanilla the DX is better

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SleepDisorrder•

I think RPG collectors often would prefer the physical versions instead of just downloading it. I've been thinking the same thing myself. But the physical versions aren't cheap these days, as the print runs were probably quite low. That's why I"ve tried to keep up with the series, even though I'm many games behind.

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ZhongliMoon•

Idk why they don't just release the DX ps4 physical versions

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tom-rock645•

Most likely because it would be too expensive for the little profit they will be making. You know, as all companies always think about making money first.

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Mac2492•

If you mean vanilla as in no DLC, you should definitely go for the DX versions. These games focus more on character interactions than graphic fidelity. Most of the DLC is unnecessary fluff but the DLC characters for Firis/L&S are fully fleshed out with their own quest lines (and >!endings!< in Firis) and they're included with DX. For Sophie, DX doesn't really matter and you can just watch the Grandma's Clothes scenario and cutscenes here.

The DX content itself is mostly bonus and quality of life, but the ability to speed up battles 1.5-2x will probably save your sanity if you plan on fighting a lot. On a similar note, Firis has special effects on costumes and the Ritual Cleric DLC costume can save you a lot of time with its recipe proficiency bonus. The new vehicles in DX can also save you a lot of time given Firis' open world nature.

I'm assuming you don't mean vanilla + DLC vs. DX since you're buying physical, but if so then DX just nice to have and it probably won't give you its price in added content.

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Pec0Fi•

It's pretty nice to bake cookies and then whip up the switch while they bake in the oven, and bake cookies in the alchemy cauldron. So yeah u can't do that on ps4. I guess Steam Deck could too ✨🌟

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Starry_KitchenOP•

This is the answer I didn’t know I was looking for. Thank you 🙏

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Pec0Fi•

Yw ofc! Have a nom nom time 🍪🍰☕

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Scarlet_Lotus•

DX version better.

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SuperGuyPerson:escha_star_eyes: Escha•

DX all the way, load times are good and all but it's not like the PS4 has an SSD like the PS5, nor does the series have insane graphics to begin with.

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TsukikoChan•

I had this conundrum myself for a while (I have physical vanillas on ps4) but chose to play DX on switch because of the portability. Being able to play in bed, travelling or at a friend's weighed heavier for me than graphical fidelity.
Like, I will play Ryza, Sophie2 and Lulua on PS4 as those don't have decent switch ports and I can still remote play, but DX Mysterious is decent on the switch :-) still looks good.

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Aleu_wolfdragon•

I wish they would remake they PS2 ones

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whereismymind86•

dx mostly just adds in all the dlc, so you miss out on a bunch of dlc characters and their little stories, as well as some extra recipes and areas in post game.

You can of course buy all the dlc, but thats expensive

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PointlessPotion:logy_sweaty: Manly Alchemist•

I own both versions of Lydie & Suelle and was kind of disappointed with the DX content. It's just a few maps and two characters that are neat but not really necessary. The vanilla versions are fine.

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boa1z•

I got the platinum for all PS4 games and they’re fine. It’s a bit more polished but they’re more than playable on PS not to mention better frame rates and graphics.

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Starry_KitchenOP•

Thanks for chiming in everyone. Seems nearly unanimous to just get the DX trilogy, and I did. I ordered the physical switch version today.

I can’t wait to get into this… one day in the long future. Thank you 🙇‍♂️🙏

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Luis_Parson:lydiegasm: Lydie•

Get the DX. Lydie without the DLC feels like half the game is missing. There's a faster battle speed option. Vanilla has better volume for the "Change BGM" though. Some of the music sounds too low in DX. Firis has two DLC characters that comes with a story. I have both the original and DX version of all three games.

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katineko•

Does the Mysterious Trilogy DX for Switch, or any Switch Atelier gane for that matter, have online play, features or functions? And is the DLC something you download separatly or is it already included in the game? I plan on getting the physical copy with English.

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PipForever•

No online play. You don’t download it separately if you get the DX versions (except for the art books that are separate downloads and separate “games”). The DX versions include all DLC in the game.

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katineko•

I see. Thanks for the information!

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[deleted]•

My cousin had it for the PS4 and that’s where I tried it. I ended up getting the trilogy for my switch and because I enjoy handheld. I personally think it’s great the game is very pretty both In handheld and docked. I’ve enjoyed it for it being on the switch.

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type2RED_online•

Sometimes physical just isn’t worth it especially when it has a ton of cut content, or you can just do both! Buy dx digital cheap to play and keep those discs and boxes on the shelf.

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