SteamOS 3.5.5 Releases, Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Demo Impressions, Reviews Including Forgive Me Father 2 and Railgrade, Lords of the Fallen Major Update, and More – TouchArcade

Welcome to this week’s version of the Steam Deck weekly. Feels prefer it has been longer than normal for the reason that final function, however right here we’re in the course of November with fairly a number of sport releases and tons of reports regarding the Steam Deck. For those who ended up attempting to purchase the OLED Steam Deck or the Restricted Version, let me know within the feedback. I’m positively not jealous of the Restricted Version mannequin. In as we speak’s function, I’ve full critiques of Railgrade and Forgive Me Father 2 (early entry). Like a Dragon Gaiden launched final week, and it features a demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (pictured under) which I’ve lined right here. When it comes to new Verified and Playable video games information, it seems like Valve examined greater than normal within the final week. There’s additionally information to start this week’s function. Let’s get into it then.

Information

Valve’s personal Half-Life has gotten its twenty fifth anniversary replace bringing in controller help (took them lengthy sufficient), new maps, and much more. Take a look at the brand new twenty fifth anniversary web site here. There’s additionally a beautiful documentary in regards to the sport you possibly can watch under and declare the sport at no cost for a restricted time on Steam in case you don’t have it but.

SteamOS 3.5.5 is lastly accessible on the general public department for everybody. This replace provides the flexibility to regulate show colours, VRR help, HDR, help for the Steam Deck OLED, up to date graphics drivers together with enhancements for Starfield, an up to date Steam Deck Dock firmware, and way more.

Valve can also be celebrating the Steam Deck OLED launch with new startup motion pictures from among the greatest Steam Deck video games but. These embody Hades, Vampire Survivors, Elden Ring, Persona 5 Royal, and Useless Cells. The flicks can be found on the Steam Factors Store here. I at the moment have the Vampire Survivors one enabled on my Steam Deck.

Two video games I’ve been having fun with lots on Steam Deck have gotten main updates not too long ago. Lords of the Fallen has been getting a number of updates every week, however its latest one (for the reason that final Steam Deck function) brings in full on-line performance on Steam Deck, fixes crashes on Deck, and has tons of different fixes and enhancements. The total patch notes are here. Station to Station, which I recently reviewed, has gotten a serious content material replace with 5 new ranges in a brand new area, 4 new industries and buildings, the Secure, Corn Farm, Outpost and Gold Mine, and extra. Watch the trailer for the replace under:

Humble Video games’ Coral Island is out of early entry, and it has launched on PS5 and Xbox as effectively a number of days in the past. I’ve been enjoying it on Steam Deck for assessment, and it does a whole lot of issues I like within the life simulation style tremendous effectively, however has a number of points proper now. Keep tuned for my full assessment subsequent week. Coral Island is out and Steam Deck Verified.

Arc System Works and French Bread have showcased the opening video for the upcoming combating sport UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes that I’m very excited to play on each Swap and Steam Deck. The UNI video games have superb music and very good gameplay, and this one is wanting good. Watch the opening video under:

The superb Lies of P received a major update on all platforms with steadiness changes, new content material, and extra. This replace was accompanied by the soundtrack lastly releasing. The soundtrack is out now on Steam and Apple Music.

Atlus continues to disclose extra about its upcoming remake of Persona 3, Persona 3 Reload. Alongside new screenshots, Atlus showcased the brand new S.E.E.S. Fight Uniforms, up to date gameplay mechanics, new visuals of Tartarus (lastly), and extra. Take a look at a screenshot from the sport above. This one is already Steam Deck Verified as effectively, months previous to launching. Earlier than entering into the demo of Infinite Wealth later within the article, Like a Dragon Gaiden had an AEW collaboration. SEGA and AEW labored collectively to have a Like a Dragon Gaiden Avenue Battle on AEW Dynamite. Test it out under:

The recently-released early entry sport Caves of Qud received a serious replace bringing full Steam Deck and controller help. Watch the trailer for this replace under:

The ultimate bit of reports is a teaser for the Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase set for later this month. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is one in every of my most-anticipated video games ever. Watch the showcase teaser under:

New Steam Deck Verified & Playable video games for the week

For the reason that final function, too many video games have gotten examined and marked as Playable or Verified by Valve. Some embody latest favorites of mine, whereas others embody older titles. I’ve included all of the highlights under:

New Steam Deck Verified video games:

• Turbo Overkill
• Half-Life (lastly)
• Ghostrunner 2
• Soulvars
• STONKS-9800: Inventory Market Simulator
• Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered (noticed by TouchArcade reader Mor)
• Saturnalia
• Crypt of the Necrodancer
• Alien Hominid HD
• Cobalt Core
• KarmaZoo
• Void Stranger

New Steam Deck Verified video games:

• Stella of the Finish
• Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Energy Up Equipment
• Planescape: Torment Enhanced Version
• Slay the Princess
• The Grinch: Christmas Adventures

New Steam Deck Unsupported video games:

Given how tough Cities Skylines II is on trendy excessive finish PCs, I wasn’t shocked to see it run terrible on Steam Deck. This is among the uncommon conditions the place a brilliant common sport that runs actually poorly is definitely marked as unsupported and never Verified like we noticed with Redfall. Cities Skylines II does boot up, however I actually wouldn’t hassle with it on Steam Deck proper now given the way it seems and runs.

Steam Deck Sport Impressions & Opinions

Word: SteamOS 3.5 appears to have disabled the efficiency overlay in screenshots so that you may not see that till I determine find out how to allow it for future critiques. The Railgrade Deck {photograph} is from the Steam store page.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Steam Deck demo impressions

I clearly love the Like a Dragon collection, and loved Like a Dragon Gaiden a lot. Gaiden consists of an unlockable demo for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and I’ve now spent 15 hours within the demo throughout PS5 and Steam Deck attempting to absorb as a lot as attainable earlier than Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth releases in January. Not solely does Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth begin out sturdy in its Story Demo, however I completely love the aspect quests and mini-games included within the Hawaii Demo up to now. The Japanese voice performing can also be very good, however what’s most stunning is how effectively Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth runs on Steam Deck up to now. Issues are positively wanting good for the complete sport which I will probably be masking.

For those who loved Yakuza: Like a Dragon, however hoped that RGG Studio would type out the few fight points, it looks like they’ve nailed issues right here. I’m unsure how I really feel in regards to the varied collectibles and gadgets throughout town although, however I’ll reserve full judgment for the complete sport on that entrance. That is simply one in every of my most anticipated video games in a few years. In case you are avoiding the demo to enter Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth recent, I might nonetheless advocate attempting the Hawaii Demo in case you’ve overwhelmed Like a Dragon Gaiden simply to see how recent the setting is, and the way good the fight feels right here.

Forgive Me Father 2 Steam Deck Early Entry Assessment

Whereas engaged on half 2 of my best boomer shooters on Steam Deck feature, I’ve been sampling a whole lot of newer releases and video games I missed for the primary one. Forgive Me Father 2 from Byte Barrel hit early entry on Steam final month printed by Fulqrum, and it has been an absolute blast for probably the most half. It’s at the moment in early entry so I’m not placing a rating down on it, however I’ve extra good issues to say about it in its present state. Forgive Me Father 2 principally takes every part the primary sport had and improves every side. It seems glorious, the gunplay is classy, and the music is superb.

Forgive Me Father 2 is deliberate to be in early entry and launch in late 2024. That’s a wait, however any fan of boomer shooters probably is aware of the drill by now. You both leap in early to play as quickly as attainable as the sport evolves, or play mentioned sport at launch when it hits 1.0. You may be like me and simply purchase a ton of video games within the style however solely correctly play them when they’re near 1.0 or if you wish to write in regards to the style after all.

Forgive Me Father 2 even in its early entry state proper now, is beautiful and enjoyable to play. Simply understand that that is nonetheless early entry and there isn’t a full sport right here. If that’s comfortable with you, leap in. Forgive Me Father 2 seems beautiful, sounds superb, and feels good to play. It additionally mounted no matter I disliked within the first sport. That is positively shaping as much as be particular, however wants extra time. I’ll be masking it extra because it will get nearer to its full launch.

Forgive Me Father 2 Steam Deck assessment rating: TBA

Railgrade Steam Deck Assessment

Railgrade isn’t a brand new sport because it hit Swap and the Epic Video games Retailer final yr, nevertheless it wasn’t on Steam till a number of weeks in the past. Minakata Dynamics’ mix of useful resource administration, puzzles, some simulation, and a great deal of trains has been an absolute pleasure to play on Steam Deck since I received it, and I can’t consider how a lot it already consists of, with extra to return sooner or later. As of this writing, Railgrade is Steam Deck Verified, and I actually can’t think about not enjoying this on a handheld now.

On Steam Deck, I had no bother working Railgrade at its default settings initially. I tweaked some issues to enhance the visuals whereas lowering shadows, and likewise pressured PlayStation button prompts. I’ve no complaints with how Railgrade seems and runs on Steam Deck together with full 16:10 help. It additionally features a good picture mode which I like seeing in video games.

The marketing campaign proper now has greater than 50 missions with extra coming together with a map editor and sandbox survival. Even when it didn’t have any future updates, Railgrade is completely price getting on Steam Deck so long as you already know what you’re entering into. Given the setting and aesthetic, I do know many needed a simulation or hardcore tycoon expertise, however this isn’t that. My solely criticism is the music proper now. It isn’t as good as the remainder of the sport, and I’ve been listening to my very own music on my telephone whereas enjoying.

In its present state, Railgrade is a straightforward advice in case you take pleasure in trains and logistical puzzles. Simply don’t come into this anticipating a simulation-focused expertise. I by no means performed Railgrade earlier than the Steam model so can’t touch upon what modified or improved, however I see myself dipping into the sport often over the approaching months as a pleasant stress-free expertise. The shorter mission construction additionally completely fits the decide up and play nature of the Steam Deck.

Railgrade Steam Deck assessment rating: 4.5/5

Steam Deck Sport Gross sales & Reductions

This week’s notable sport gross sales on Steam embody Neowiz with Lies of P’s first ever discount, the Earth Defense Force franchise sale with EDF5 coming extremely beneficial, and the Atelier Secret Collection on sale right now.

That’s all for this week’s early version. As normal, you possibly can learn all our Steam Deck protection here. In case you have 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 a terrific day, and thanks for studying.