Welcome to our latest Steam Deck Weekly characteristic the place I cowl information, opinions, gross sales, newly Verified video games, Steam gross sales, and extra. For those who missed any of our prior Steam Deck protection, it’s all right here. This week, Steam’s Subsequent Fest for October 2023 is stay with notable sport demos, a couple of video games I’ve loved have been Steam Deck Verified, I’ve opinions and impressions for what I’ve been taking part in, and extra. Let’s get into it then.
Information
Earth Protection Drive 6 Releases in Spring 2024 on Steam
It lastly occurred. D3 Writer introduced a localization of Earth Protection Drive 6 for PlayStation and PC platforms together with Steam for Spring 2024. I really like this franchise, and it has been an annoyingly lengthy watch for an English launch for Earth Protection Drive 6 which launched in Japan on PS5 and PS4. You may wishlist Earth Protection Drive 6 on Steam right here. You higher imagine I’ll be taking part in this on Steam Deck.
The Steam Subsequent Fest October 2023 Demos to Play
There are a ton of demos out there throughout Steam’s new October 2023 Subsequent Fest, and I’ve rounded up a couple of demos out there on Steam proper now that I believe it’s best to check out. These are from a wide range of genres. Some video games can be found to pre-order whereas others simply have demos and trailers out proper now. For those who do have your individual suggestions for Steam Subsequent Fest Demos, please let me know within the feedback.
Videoverse Will get Steam Deck Assist
As introduced by developer Kinmoku, the visible novel-like journey expertise impressed by Miiverse and early web boards has been on my radar ever since I noticed Chris Schilling from EDGE post about it a few months ago. I ended up loving what I noticed on the Steam web page, and gifted it to a pal, however didn’t play it as a result of it didn’t have Steam Deck help. Quick ahead to at this time, it has been up to date to help the Steam Deck. I haven’t dug too deep into it (I’ll save that for a full characteristic), nevertheless it feels very cozy and nostalgic to date. I’m trying ahead to taking part in extra quickly.
Persona 3 Reload Iwatodai Dorm Trailer
Persona 3 Reload has one other new trailer, and whereas I gained’t be masking each single character trailer, this one focuses on the dorm, which has one in every of my favourite songs in Persona historical past. I’m undecided I’m 100% bought on the brand new vocals within the music, however I’d be mendacity if I stated this trailer didn’t get me extra excited for this remake to a JRPG basic out in a couple of months.
New Steam Deck Verified & Playable video games for the week
What every week it has been for brand new Steam Deck Verified video games. Hat tip to TouchArcade reader Mor for letting me find out about a couple of of the video games right here. Atlus’ Persona 3 Reload is Steam Deck Verified round 4 months earlier than launching. Nuts. I’m positively excited to play it on Deck since it’s the solely moveable model proper now. Forward of subsequent week’s Diablo 4 launch, it has been Steam Deck Verified as properly. I figured it may be Verified quickly given how properly it runs on Steam Deck. Current indie releases like Ooblets, Goodbye Volcano Excessive, and AK-xolotl are additionally Steam Deck Verified as of this week.
Expertise Inc. and Aksys Video games’ latest DRPG Mon-Yu: Defeat Monsters And Achieve Robust Weapons And Armor. You Could Be Defeated, However Don’t Give Up. Turn out to be Stronger. I Imagine There Will Be A Day When The Heroes Defeat The Satan King. can be Verified. Whereas not out there in English but, G Mode’s G-MODE Archives+: Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikuu no Tou Hen (primarily based on Persona 1 for PS1) can be Steam Deck Verified as of earlier at this time. The ultimate notable Steam Deck Verified sport is Riot Forge and Tequilla Works’ upcoming Music of Nunu: A League of Legends Story. I’ll be reviewing that on each Steam Deck and Swap.
With regards to new Steam Deck “Playable” video games, NIS America and Furyu’s upcoming RPG Crymachina is playable however not verified as a result of the textual content dimension is simply too small apparently. I’ll be taking part in this on Steam Deck as properly, so will write about how I discover it. Sonic Superstars has additionally been designated the Steam Deck “Playable” badge by Valve.
Steam Deck Sport Impressions & Opinions
Lies of P Steam Deck Evaluation
When Lies of P was revealed, I stupidly wrote it off as one other soulslike that wouldn’t be price my time. I’m sorry however there are too many video games that promise to be soulslikes, however find yourself simply being annoyingly troublesome with out really understanding why individuals get pleasure from FromSoftware’s video games. Fortunately, I used to be so flawed, and Lies of P is really particular, and I’m not mendacity. When Neowiz launched a demo, it shocked me, however I used to be nonetheless skeptical of the complete launch. Having now performed the complete sport on each Steam Deck and PS5, I’m floored by how good Lies of P ended up being, and it has been tremendous on Steam Deck for essentially the most half. Till lately, there was a bug with the sport that prompted some flickering, however as of a latest replace, it not is a matter in my testing.
Going into Lies of P with out having seen many trailers, however having some expertise from the demo paid off. I used to be commonly impressed with the extent design (regardless of the poison swamp), enemy placement, boss design, and total aesthetic along with the superb fight. The sport has seen patches pre-release and put up launch with the latter even making some stability changes, however I’m assured within the sport’s high quality now, extra so than earlier than, and positively hope we see this group do extra for the sport.
In quite a lot of methods Lies of P borrows and isn’t afraid of displaying its inspirations, however does sufficient to be price taking part in by itself. For those who dislike the Darkish Souls video games, this may increasingly not click on for you, however for those who do get pleasure from this, Lies of P is the closest to the unique’s high quality and enjoyable total. It looks like a pleasant mix of Bloodborne, Darkish Souls, and even Sekiro with a novel theme and polish. I’ve been a giant fan of video games that construct over the Souls system in their very own means like Remnant II or the good Nioh video games, however Lies of P is the closest to an precise pure soulslike expertise for those who might.
On Steam Deck, Lies of P would possibly idiot you into considering you may play your entire sport at a locked 60fps, however I’d suggest locking it to 40fps with the 40hz show setting for a extra constant expertise. It’s also possible to tweak it to look wonderful with the detailed in-game settings. For those who don’t wish to spend an excessive amount of time on this, simply go together with the default however make certain the sport is about to 60fps and your Steam Deck show to 40hz for one of the best outcome. It controls properly, appears wonderful, and albeit is shockingly good on the platform. It additionally has cloud saves, , one thing the precise Darkish Souls video games don’t have on Steam for some motive. It additionally has native 16:10 help which is nice on Steam Deck.
I even have been taking part in Lies of P on PS5. Whereas efficiency isn’t excellent in the entire visible modes, it felt and seemed wonderful within the 60fps mode on my 1440p show. It additionally makes good use of the PS5 controller and system options like Exercise Playing cards. Neowiz and Round8 proceed to impress, nevertheless it looks like extra work ought to’ve gone into the 30fps and 40hz modes on PS5.
Lies of P looks like a biggest hits Souls cowl album by a band that’s wonderful at improvising and making all the pieces slot in completely. It feels just like the closest you will get to an precise FromSoftware sport by an exterior developer, and it is without doubt one of the greatest video games of the yr for those who’re up for the problem. Lies of P is polished, enjoyable, and punishing by way of its ranges and executives with a stunning aesthetic. I wish to see this group sort out extra themes like Pinocchio sooner or later as a result of they nailed it right here, and it feels so good on Steam Deck.
Lies of P Steam Deck evaluate rating: 4.5/5
The Lamplighters League Steam Deck Evaluation
The Lamplighters League lately launched on PC and Xbox platforms, and it has been a pleasure to play on Steam Deck. The brand new turn-based tactical RPG from the builders of the superior Shadowrun and Battletch video games is trendy, bold, however a bit flawed technically in its present state. I’ve been taking part in it on Steam Deck pre-release, but in addition checked out the Xbox Sequence X model since launch day.
With its fascinating setting, beautiful aesthetic, sound design, and fascinating mix of gameplay mechanics, The Lamplighters League ought to’ve been a house run. It sadly is held again by some technical points and stealth implementation. In quite a lot of methods, it looks like The Lamplighters League has the potential to be actually particular with some updates and high quality of life enhancements. Proper now for its asking worth, it feels a bit missing. I hope the builders are capable of work on it to have it attain its true potential.
I normally choose taking part in video games like this on a conveyable, however since The Lamplighters League can be on Xbox platforms together with Sport Cross, I figured I’d strive it there as properly. I’m not proud of how it’s on Xbox Sequence X proper now sadly. It feels prefer it wanted a bit extra time on the console as a result of I’ve had nearly no main points with the sport on Steam Deck as compared.
The Lamplighters League has been Steam Deck Verified since earlier than it launched, and it does play rather well on the hand held. I examined it on the Steam Deck itself, and on my exterior monitor. I loved it extra handheld, with how the sport is structured. A few of the textual content could be a bit small in handheld mode although. Barring that, it looks like an important match for moveable play, and I can safely suggest it on Steam Deck if you’re planning on shopping for the sport. The Lamplighters League additionally has 16:10 help.
In its present state, I’m not pleased a few new playable character being bought as paid DLC day one, however nearly all the pieces else The Lamplighters League does is excellent. It has some digicam points in particular modes and I don’t take care of the stealth implementation, however I ended up having fun with my time with The Lamplighters League on Steam Deck fairly a bit. I’d suggest getting it on sale for those who aren’t positive it’s for you, however those that benefit from the developer’s prior work will discover one thing very fascinating right here.
The Lamplighters League Steam Deck evaluate rating: 3.5/5
Steam Deck Sport Gross sales & Reductions
Nothing out of the peculiar this week, however I’d suggest trying out the Steam Subsequent Fest demos and including some video games to your wishlist.
That’s all for this week. As standard, you may learn all our Steam Deck protection right here. When you’ve got any suggestions for this characteristic or what else you’d wish to see us do across the Steam Deck, tell us within the feedback under. I hope you all have an important weekend, and thanks for studying.
