Welcome to our latest Steam Deck Weekly function the place I cowl information, opinions, gross sales, newly Verified video games, Steam gross sales, and extra. When you missed any of our prior Steam Deck protection, it’s all right here. This week, Steam’s Subsequent Fest for October 2023 is reside with notable recreation demos, a number of video games I’ve loved have been Steam Deck Verified, I’ve opinions and impressions for what I’ve been enjoying, 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 await an English launch for Earth Protection Drive 6 which launched in Japan on PS5 and PS4. You’ll be able to wishlist Earth Protection Drive 6 on Steam right here. You higher imagine I’ll be enjoying this on Steam Deck.
The Steam Subsequent Fest October 2023 Demos to Play
There are a ton of demos accessible throughout Steam’s new October 2023 Subsequent Fest, and I’ve rounded up a number of demos accessible on Steam proper now that I believe it’s best to check out. These are from quite a lot of genres. Some video games can be found to pre-order whereas others simply have demos and trailers out proper now. When you 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 publish about it a number of months in the past. I ended up loving what I noticed on the Steam web page, and gifted it to a buddy, however didn’t play it as a result of it didn’t have Steam Deck assist. Quick ahead to immediately, it has been up to date to assist the Steam Deck. I haven’t dug too deep into it (I’ll save that for a full function), however it feels very cozy and nostalgic up to now. I’m wanting ahead to enjoying extra quickly.
Persona 3 Reload Iwatodai Dorm Trailer
Persona 3 Reload has one other new trailer, and whereas I gained’t be overlaying each single character trailer, this one focuses on the dorm, which has one in all my favourite songs in Persona historical past. I’m undecided I’m 100% offered on the brand new vocals within the track, however I’d be mendacity if I stated this trailer didn’t get me extra excited for this remake to a JRPG traditional out in a number of months.
New Steam Deck Verified & Playable video games for the week
What per week it has been for brand spanking new Steam Deck Verified video games. Hat tip to TouchArcade reader Mor for letting me learn about a number of of the video games right here. Atlus’ Persona 3 Reload is Steam Deck Verified round 4 months earlier than launching. Nuts. I’m undoubtedly 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 is likely to be Verified quickly given how properly it runs on Steam Deck. Latest 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 Sturdy Weapons And Armor. You Could Be Defeated, However Don’t Give Up. Turn into Stronger. I Consider There Will Be A Day When The Heroes Defeat The Satan King. can also be Verified. Whereas not accessible in English but, G Mode’s G-MODE Archives+: Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikuu no Tou Hen (based mostly on Persona 1 for PS1) can also be Steam Deck Verified as of earlier immediately. The ultimate notable Steam Deck Verified recreation is Riot Forge and Tequilla Works’ upcoming Tune of Nunu: A League of Legends Story. I’ll be reviewing that on each Steam Deck and Swap.
In terms of 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 just too small apparently. I’ll be enjoying 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 Overview
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 tough with out truly understanding why folks take pleasure in FromSoftware’s video games. Fortunately, I used to be so fallacious, 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 total launch. Having now performed the total recreation 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 probably the most half. Till lately, there was a bug with the sport that triggered 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 frequently impressed with the extent design (regardless of the poison swamp), enemy placement, boss design, and general aesthetic along with the wonderful fight. The sport has seen patches pre-release and publish launch with the latter even making some steadiness changes, however I’m assured within the recreation’s high quality now, extra so than earlier than, and undoubtedly hope we see this staff do extra for the sport.
In a number of methods Lies of P borrows and isn’t afraid of displaying its inspirations, however does sufficient to be price enjoying by itself. When you dislike the Darkish Souls video games, this may occasionally not click on for you, however for those who do take pleasure in this, Lies of P is the closest to the unique’s high quality and enjoyable general. It appears like a pleasant mix of Bloodborne, Darkish Souls, and even Sekiro with a novel theme and polish. I’ve been an enormous fan of video games that construct over the Souls system in their very own approach like Remnant II or the sensible 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 recreation at a locked 60fps, however I’d suggest locking it to 40fps with the 40hz show setting for a extra constant expertise. You too can tweak it to look wonderful with the detailed in-game settings. When you don’t wish to spend an excessive amount of time on this, simply go along with the default however ensure that the sport is about to 60fps and your Steam Deck show to 40hz for the very best outcome. It controls properly, appears glorious, and albeit is shockingly good on the platform. It additionally has cloud saves, you understand, one thing the precise Darkish Souls video games don’t have on Steam for some motive. It additionally has native 16:10 assist which is nice on Steam Deck.
I even have been enjoying Lies of P on PS5. Whereas efficiency isn’t good in the entire visible modes, it felt and appeared 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, however it appears like extra work ought to’ve gone into the 30fps and 40hz modes on PS5.
Lies of P appears like a best hits Souls cowl album by a band that’s wonderful at improvising and making every little thing slot in completely. It feels just like the closest you may get to an precise FromSoftware recreation by an exterior developer, and it is without doubt one of the finest video games of the 12 months 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 staff 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 evaluation rating: 4.5/5
The Lamplighters League Steam Deck Overview
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, formidable, however a bit flawed technically in its present state. I’ve been enjoying it on Steam Deck pre-release, but additionally checked out the Xbox Sequence X model since launch day.
With its attention-grabbing setting, pretty aesthetic, sound design, and attention-grabbing 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 a number of methods, it appears 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 value, it feels a bit missing. I hope the builders are in a position to work on it to have it attain its true potential.
I often want enjoying video games like this on a transportable, however since The Lamplighters League can also be on Xbox platforms together with Sport Move, I figured I’d strive it there as properly. I’m not pleased with 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 virtually no main points with the sport on Steam Deck 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. Among the textual content is usually a bit small in handheld mode although. Barring that, it appears like an excellent 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 assist.
In its present state, I’m not completely satisfied a few new playable character being offered as paid DLC day one, however virtually every little thing else The Lamplighters League does is superb. 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 certain it’s for you, however those that benefit from the developer’s prior work will discover one thing very attention-grabbing right here.
The Lamplighters League Steam Deck evaluation rating: 3.5/5
Steam Deck Sport Gross sales & Reductions
Nothing out of the atypical this week, however I’d suggest testing the Steam Subsequent Fest demos and including some video games to your wishlist.
That’s all for this week. As regular, you may learn all our Steam Deck protection right here. When you’ve got any suggestions for this function or what else you’d prefer to see us do across the Steam Deck, tell us within the feedback under. I hope you all have an excellent weekend, and thanks for studying.
