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Game does not start on the SteamDeck since the latest update (tested Nov 2024). You have to switch the game version in Steam > Beta > "rollback - The last most stable version of the game" to get the game running.
The volume is set to 0 by default when launching the game, increasing SFX and music from the game menu fixes the issue.
Requires switching to an older version of Proton, otherwise the game does not run at all.
Works great out of the box
This worked great without any tinkering at all for me.
Steam Deck Verified is a bold-faced lie.
Not Platinum in the slightest, but a fantastic melee combat classic if you're willing to put time into getting it up and running.
PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 gamemoderun %command%
Certain sounds will be inverted in your speakers/headphones i.e. enemies being alerted to your presence on your right will play out of the left speaker.
Using the Vulkan renderer in the old configurator, which uses the r3Dfx Voodoo 1-2 video mode, will break the game if you alt-tab or if any other elements on your desktop like a graphic showing your volume when changing it shows above the game itself.
Mouse input in the old version is terrible with horrible stuttering and near impossible to use, recommend going keyboard only.
Multiple crashes in certain areas of the game, however this instability also affects Windows users.
The new recommended version of the game does not work at all, at least in Garuda Linux Dr460nized, even with the Linux beta build as the cutscene audio will play but no video or any way to interact with the game itself. Once the audio for the cutscene plays the game itself will just stop working. I have found no way of fixing this thus I recommend using the old version.
My recommended setup Open the game and select "Launch configurator (old version)" and use these settings:
Video backend = DirectX
Screen resolution = your preferred resolution
Aspect ratio = Entire screen (Default)
Refresh rate = 60hz, any higher can break cutscenes which forces you to regularly alt-tab until your character does what they need to do to progress
Vertical synchronization = Off
Gamma correction = 1.0 (Default)
3Dfx logo splash screen = Off
Ones these are set correctly, exit the configurator, open the game again and select "Play (old version). Once the menu is on screen select the "Setup" button and make select these settings:
Video: r3Dfx Voodoo 1-2
Audio: DirectSound3D 7+ Software - Full HRTF
Then select configure, set your resolution and refresh rate (your configurator settings should override this but select a resolution with 60hz just to be safe), exit the setup menu and click play. You should be able to play the game with little to no issue now.
Do be aware you miss out on achievements that the new version has if you experience the same issue as I do but the game itself is incredibly fun and worth the hassle. Also PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 will fix the intro cutscene not displaying correctly as well as reduce stutter in your play session.
Basically the first Soul like game. Has aged well enough but there are definitely sections where some mechanics are outdated and frustrating
in order to run the game, you must first launch old game configurator (no changes) . If it does not work try launching old game
In order to execute combo it is advised to enable Left dpad as movement
I had to add the launch parameters: PROTON_USE_WINED3D = 1% command% and configure the video with 'D3d' and 640x480x32 resolution.
Works perfect out of the box. I only used in launch paramters: gamemoderun %command% but it is not needed.
The first time, the game launched in window mode, but after the graphics configuration and reset the game, it works perfect in fullscreen.
Demo: Great
Can't get out of the game using Alt+Tab
