rexpulli
Published
The game has a native version but it gets stuck on a screen where you need to select which controls to use but the Steam Deck controller inputs are not recognized. I enabled Proton to use the Windows version and had no issues. I only tried Proton Experimental but older versions probably work as well.
The game is set to run with Proton by Valve, but it has a native version that runs better. I enabled it by changing the compatibility layer to Steam Linux Runtime. The problem with the native version is that achievements won't unlock but the game still keeps track of them so you can always disable the compatibility layer (which defaults it Proton), run the game and once you reach the main menu all earned achievements will unlock.
Framerate limited to 60FPS and TDP to 6W. At one point there's a section with a rain effect that tanks performance but it's a quest hub and you don't spend too much time in it.
Text is very small but there's not much of it (main menu, hint system, and credits).
Played with default "Keyboard (WASD) and Mouse" template.
Achievements don't unlock. Can't exit the game, use the SD overlay to close it.
The Steam Deck runs the native version of the game by default and is marked as Verified but really it's only Playable. Run the game with Proton to fix all issues mentioned.
Gamepads are not properly supported. Use a layout that maps the Deck inputs to keyboard (WASD + Enter)
Set Fullscreen to ON in the Options menu.
Animation speed is tied to framerate so disable the Steam Deck frame limiter or keep it at 60 FPS.
The game's designed for mouse and keyboard and regular displays. It's uncomfortable to play on Steam Deck.
Some of the input prompts show keyboard and mouse icons but actually everything works with the default gamepad controller layout.
Launch window doesn't respond to gamepad input. You can use the touch screen to get past it.
Floating text above enemies is illegible but it's just the enemy type/name so it doesn't really impact gameplay or story.
In Episode 3, there's a texture stretching artifact centered on the player character. The first time I thought it was due to the SD overheating but it happened on two different play-throughs, in the exact same scene. It goes away shortly after.
Reduced maximum TDP.
The game is designed for mouse and keyboard, but it's still playable.
