The Misplaced Crown Steam Deck OLED Evaluation, Information, Trailers, Gross sales, New Verified Video games and Extra – TouchArcade

Welcome to this week’s version of the Steam Deck Weekly. Forward of my Black Fantasy: Wukong evaluate later within the week, right now’s article includes a evaluate of the just lately launched (on Steam) Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers, impressions of Bandai Namco’s That Time I Received Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles, information highlights, notable gross sales, and the newest Steam Deck Verified and Playable video games. Let’s get into the evaluations and impressions first.

Steam Deck Sport Critiques & Impressions

Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown Steam Deck Evaluation

Again in January, Shaun stated Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown was a surprising entry not only for the Prince of Persia sequence, but additionally for the Metroidvania style. I didn’t play it at launch, however lastly received round to it in a while and cherished it on Nintendo Swap and PS5. Again then, it felt prefer it could be the most effective video Games within the style regardless of its lengthy runtime, however I hoped it might see a Steam launch and be good on Steam Deck. It took a bit, however Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown has launched on Steam Deck, and when you held off on shopping for it to play on Valve’s handheld, your wait has been price it.

Since launching earlier within the yr, Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown has added a speedrun mode, permadeath mode, boss rush, cosmetics, and extra. It’s even getting a brand new story DLC subsequent month. Whereas I believed Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown was price it even with out these updates, the asking value on Steam now coupled with all of the free updates and content material being included from the beginning makes it even simpler to suggest, however how does it play on Steam Deck?

Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown is among the finest multi-platform releases with how properly it ran on absolutely anything at launch. Having revisited it on PS5, Nintendo Swap, and Xbox Sequence X earlier than the Steam launch, I’ve discovered myself gravitating to Xbox Sequence X for one of the best expertise on the large display and Nintendo Swap OLED for a fantastic transportable model. The PS5 model when performed at 120fps doesn’t really feel nice, and I’d suggest taking part in at 60fps there until you have got a VRR show. Mine doesn’t assist VRR on PS5, however does on Xbox Sequence X.

After taking part in Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown on Steam Deck LCD and Steam Deck OLED, the latter is now my favourite platform for the sport. The default settings run like a dream, however Ubisoft promoted extremely settings for Steam Deck OLED. At Extremely, it drops from 90fps to the mid 80s, however by no means feels too unHealthy. Settling for the excessive preset is a lot better right here, however Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown feels unimaginable on Steam Deck with its quick loading, improved visuals over Swap, and nice efficiency.

On the PC port aspect, Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown permits you to regulate show mode (fullscreen, windowed, borderless), decision (no 16:10 assist), toggle v-sync, regulate SMAA high quality (none, FXAA, SMAA), graphics high quality (regular, excessive, extremely), and regulate HUD scale for graphics and show choices. You can too regulate problem and tweak issues fairly a bit to your liking to make for a difficult or relaxed expertise similar to on different platforms.

Talking of different platforms, the one advantage of Ubisoft Join is that Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown helps cross development. Sure, I introduced my previous save from PS5 and Swap to Xbox Sequence X, after which received that over to Steam Deck to proceed my later save. I additionally began a brand new save to see how the opening hour feels on Steam Deck, and it truly received me to begin a brand-new playthrough. Given how lengthy Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown is, I’m stunned at how nice it has been to chip away at on Deck, after which pickup my new save on no matter platform I’m on. I hope different publishers additionally work on cross development like Ubisoft has.

One factor I’ve seen in discussions on-line is that Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown is just not playable offline. The preliminary setup required me to be on-line to hyperlink my account, however I’ve performed 9 occasions with my Steam Deck in offline mode and Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown lets me play wonderful as soon as I hit the “offline” possibility on the Ubisoft Join menu. I’m unsure if this has a cooldown of some days or one thing due to DRM, however I’ve not had points taking part in it offline as of right now not less than. You do must stop the sport from Steam as a result of it doesn’t stop correctly by itself. I hope that is additionally mounted.

Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown is great on Nintendo Swap, however it’s chic on Steam Deck. Apart from the Ubisoft Join annoyance once you launch the sport for the primary time, I’ve no complaints with Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown on Steam Deck. The present model additionally contains all prior updates that already improved what was a fantastic recreation. I haven’t loved the few Prince of Persia video games I performed after the unique two a lot, however Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown is excellent and important on Steam Deck.

Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown Steam Deck evaluate rating: 5/5

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers Steam Deck Evaluation

Again when everybody together with myself was obsessive about Balatro, I began seeing associates publish about video games that felt just like it. One such recreation was Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers. I had my eye on it some time in the past, however solely just lately remembered it was set to launch quickly, and ended up reaching out to cowl it after seeing Balatro developer LocalThunk publish about it. I’m glad I did as a result of I’ve been fairly obsessive about it alongside Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown and Doom + Doom II just lately.

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers brings in roguelike mechanics into Blackjack the place you begin with your individual set of chips and HP, and attempt to hit (draw playing cards) or stand in opposition to your opponent. Your deck initially has the same old playing cards, however the go well with habits retains issues recent. For example, you begin drawing (hit) whereas attempting to get as near 21 (the sum of your playing cards) as doable whereas your opponent does the identical. Injury in Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is the same as the distinction between each fingers. In case your playing cards add as much as 17, you possibly can danger hitting once more to attract one within the hope of getting near 21, however when you overshoot, you find yourself with nothing. In the event you determine to face at 17 and the opponent is at say 16, you’ll do 1 injury to the opponent. In case your opponent attracts additional and overshoots to say 25, you’ll do all 17 factors of injury to your opponent.

Past the traditional Blackjack mechanics, there are completely different deck varieties you begin with, extra to unlock, guess varieties, playing cards to get in your assortment, hilarious designs throughout the board, modifiers, and extra in Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers. Initially, I anticipated it to indicate its hand after a number of hours, however Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers has much more than meets the attention, and it’s one other stunning (in a great way) launch by a solo developer. Even days later, I’m consistently stunned by what Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers has to supply.

I often wouldn’t evaluate two video Games a lot, however given they each launched in 2024, it’s fascinating to see how completely different every one performs even other than the truth that one tackles Poker (Balatro) whereas Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers tackles Blackjack. Proper from the beginning, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers felt prefer it had potential in the way it slowly began throwing completely different mechanics at me. Each run felt very completely different as I attempted to progress, however what caught with me was how developer Purple Moss Collectors managed to make me need to preserve taking part in regardless of not even realizing a fraction of the mechanics exterior Blackjack for a number of runs.

On Steam Deck, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is sort of excellent. It doesn’t play superb with the Deck’s personal bodily controls or a controller with a number of interactions both not working with a controller, or requiring the mouse or contact. When taking part in with contact controls although, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is at its finest. Since I performed most of Balatro on the touchscreen on each Deck and Swap, I discovered myself naturally utilizing that enter possibility right here, and it was a fantastic expertise. There aren’t any graphics choices of word right here, and Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers runs at 16:9 with Steam Cloud assist. It additionally runs at 90fps on the Steam Deck OLED display whereas it hits 144hz with out challenge when performed docked on my monitor.

I hope the few management points I bumped into are addressed with a greater onboarding expertise for these unfamiliar with card video games. Past that, Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is in a fantastic state proper now, and it’ll possible be in my favourite video games of 2024 on Steam Deck by the top of the yr.

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers is great, however it’s a few updates away from being actually particular. Proper now, I completely suggest it when you’re keen to be taught by means of expertise although. It additionally seems like a pleasant center floor between Balatro and Luck Be a Landlord when it comes to how a lot luck performs an element in your run. If that sounds good to you, I urge you to present it a shot. I hope to see it come to cellular and console sooner or later.

Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers Steam Deck evaluate rating: 4/5

That Time I Received Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles Steam Deck Impressions

Forward of our full evaluate, I needed to cowl how That Time I Received Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles feels on Steam Deck proper now contemplating I’ve not seen anybody actually discuss concerning the PC model. I performed That Time I Received Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles with Proton Experimental on my Steam Deck OLED at 90hz and it had no points with loading something together with cut-scenes that performed as they need to. The one challenge I bumped into was adjusting the graphics choices from the title display which had some freezing. Doing this in-game was wonderful.

The graphics choices are restricted. You may regulate anti-aliasing (off, 2x, 4x, 8x), toggle v-sync, regulate texture high quality (low, medium, excessive), shadow high quality (low, medium, excessive), and toggle depth of subject. You may rebind the buttons for assaults, particular strikes, leap, dodge, and secret abilities as properly.

To this point, I’ve performed the opening hour of That Time I Received Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles on my Steam Deck LCD and OLED fashions. The notable takeaway is that it had the least points when utilizing Proton Experimental. It additionally appears to run wonderful at fullscreen. The one challenge is the body charge cap doesn’t appear nice. Taking part in on a 90hz show and even my 144hz monitor resulted in poor body pacing. The repair for that is setting your show refresh charge to 60 or 59. As soon as I did that on Steam Deck, it ran flawlessly. Even the pre-rendered cut-scenes play wonderful.

Keep tuned for our evaluate of the Swap model of That Time I Received Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles within the close to future. Till then, I’ll be taking part in extra of this mix of a side-scroller, builder, and motion RPG based mostly on That Time I Received Reincarnated as a Slime.

Information and Trailers

Let’s begin the information with DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake’s new particulars and screenshots. Each Shaun and myself are hyped for this one. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake goes to incorporate new story episodes starring the protagonist’s father, Ortega. It’s going to even have new bosses and extra when it arrives this November. Take a look at one of many beautiful new screenshots from DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake beneath:

Useless Rising Deluxe Remaster received a brand new director’s report video showcasing the standard of life enhancements, options, and extra forward of the sport’s launch subsequent month with a bodily for PS5 and Xbox Sequence X coming in November. Watch the video beneath:

Forward of its launch subsequent week, Sport Science printed the ultimate trailer for the upcoming motion RPG Black Fantasy: Wukong. It launches for PS5 and Steam on August twentieth. I shall be overlaying it within the close to future. Watch the brand new trailer beneath:

Playism had its Playism Sport Present with a number of reveals and trailers for indie video games. The highlights embrace Nitro Specific (Grayfax Software program’s pixel artwork motion recreation), Homura Hime (third individual motion recreation from Crimson Nightfall), Valkyrie of Illusion (Touhou Mission shmup from AREAZERO), Outrider Mako (2D motion recreation), and extra. Watch the total showcase beneath:

Arc System Works America posted the Opening Trailer for River Metropolis Saga: Three Kingdoms Subsequent, forward of its launch this November on Steam, Swap, and PS4 worldwide. Watch it beneath:

Capcom’s glorious Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess has crossed 500k Gamers, and the workforce has launched three Mazo Talismans as free DLC for all Gamers. They’re:

• Jubilee – Equip this Talisman and watch because the villagers close to Soh burst right into a joyous dance.
• Dancing Crane – Remodel Soh’s regular assaults right into a mesmerizing dance, together with bursts of fireworks.
• Amaterasu – With this Talisman, vibrant flowers will bloom beneath Soh’s toes when touring.

Bokeh Sport Studio posted a brand new screenshot for Slitterhead forward of its launch this November. Slitterhead could have a playable demo at PAX West later this month as properly. I’m wanting ahead to taking part in this one. Take a look at the picture beneath:

Following the Nice Sword weapon video, Capcom has showcased a number of weapon movies for Monster Hunter Wilds forward of its launch in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Sequence X, and Steam. The one different weapons I care about are Looking Horn and Hammer. They each look unimaginable to this point. Take a look at the movies beneath:

Deadly Fury: Metropolis of the Wolves has two extra character trailers out now. Take a look at the Terry Bogard and Hotaru Futaba trailers beneath whereas the sport continues to look glorious:

Warhammer 40k: Area Marine 2 received a brand new multiplayer gameplay showcase, and it seems to be very spectacular. I hope to examine this one out on Steam Deck and PS5 quickly. Watch the video beneath:

Bandai Namco’s upcoming SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream has gotten a brand new trailer showcasing the Administrator who performs the mage position within the recreation. Watch her trailer beneath:

The most recent Bleach: Rebirth of Souls trailer from Bandai Namco showcases Yoruichi who seems to be superior as anticipated. Watch her gameplay trailer beneath:

Wired Productions and Indignant Demon Studio have launched a free demo for Gori: Cuddly Carnage on Steam and consoles. Take a look at the demo trailer beneath:

Enshrouded has crossed 3 million gamers because the workforce heads to 1.0 on Steam and consoles subsequent yr. Watch the latest replace video beneath:

New Steam Deck Verified & Playable video games for the week

The highlights for the week embrace Earth Protection Pressure 6, Prince of Persia: The Misplaced Crown, Afterplace, and extra getting examined by Valve. There’s additionally Rain Code Plus which can see an English launch this October. I’m excited to attempt that one after I can.

• Afterplace – Verified
• Aooni – Playable
• Cataclismo – Playable
• Clank! – Playable
• Creatures of Ava – Verified
• EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 – Verified (by way of TouchArcade reader Mor)
• Été – Unsupported
• Kitsune Tails – Verified
• Mahjong Soul – Playable
• Grasp Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus – Verified (by way of TouchArcade reader Mor)
• Prince of Persia The Misplaced Crown – Playable (by way of TouchArcade reader Mor)
• SCHiM – Verified
• Tavern Speak – Playable
• The Crush Home – Playable
• The Star Named Eos – Verified
• Zet Zillions – Playable

Steam Deck Sport Gross sales, Reductions, and Specials

The notable gross sales for the week are the large Capcom Summer time 2024 Humble Bundle and Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley with its largest low cost but. I do know 20% on Steam isn’t a lot of a reduction, however I believed it was price full value from day one. Learn my evaluate right here. Capcom’s bundle has Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, The Nice Ace Lawyer Chronicles, Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle, and far more. It is among the finest Capcom bundles but.

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