Zach
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Dead Cells does something weird with saves. Your save is located exclusively in the cloud, so when you play the game in Offline Mode, you'll be prompted at the main menu that your save is not local. HOWEVER this can be fixed by going to Options > Gameplay > then scroll down to where it says Steam Cloud synchronization. That fixes the whole thing.
Game freezes sometimes, though this could be with the shader cache or Linux build. Valve Testing uses the Linux version so that's what I've defaulted to, but maybe the issue doesn't persist on Proton?
Great game, just some minor issues when using either the native version or running it through Proton.
Using all default settings (including the default Proton version Valve enables through their testing), the transition that appears when completing an episode and returning to the main menu creates a flicker effect on the screen. Using the native Linux build resolves this issue but at the cost of A) making the outline of the level difficulties disappear when switching between sets like Intro, Normal, Hardcore, etc, and B) viewing the graphics options shows 1920x800, 89hz instead of your go-to 90hz screen if you have OLED. Gameplay wise, the game works the same, just these minor annoyances.
If using the native Linux build, the game detects the Steam Deck's control scheme as a PlayStation one. Switching to Proton fixes this. Not sure why this is a thing.
Saves are different between native Linux and Proton.
When initially installed, in the Game Details tab just under the Deck Verified section, it will inform you that Valve Testing has it set to use the latest Proton version as opposed to the native Linux build. Aside from minor graphical issues and a different save between versions, I cannot tell any differences regarding stability. Not sure what the root cause is.
Game runs perfectly, there are frame drops in instances when there's so much happening, but that's a common staple in RoR2 so it's nothing to do with the hardware. The fan can get loud as the Deck works in the later stages but it's never felt hot or anything. Got a Deck kinda to just play RoR2 on the go, since the Switch port is actual dogwater. This is the best way to play.
changed resolution to 720p
common corrupt save data warning
game seemingly crashes when going into menu and pressing LB to change menus. crashes when reaching menu just before save/load menu
crashes when swapping in-game menus
