Welcome to this week’s version of the Steam Deck Weekly. When you missed yesterday’s lengthy interview with Dave Oshry of New Blood Interactive, learn it right here. Except for that, there was fairly a bit of stories since final Friday in terms of new recreation bulletins, trailers, launch dates, and extra Steam Deck Verified and Playable video games from Valve. I haven’t had sufficient time to evaluation something for this week, however I’ve been enjoying two notable video games on Steam Deck. Earlier than the information, let’s get into the Steam Deck gameplay impressions first.
Steam Deck Sport Evaluations & Impressions
Missile Dancer 2 Steam Deck Impressions
Missile Dancer 2 is a brand new sprite scaler shmup from the superior Terarin Video games. When you’re not acquainted with the indie developer, Shaun has reviewed a great deal of their video games on Swap, and with lots of them hitting Steam as properly, I’ve been shopping for each single launch. I’m an enormous fan, however was curious to see how the developer would sort out this type of shmups. Very properly it seems. Missile Dancer 2 seems like a mix of Terarin’s signature allure with After Burner throughout its lock-on system, nice music, and wonderful visuals. Missile Dancer 2 runs flawlessly on Steam Deck (capped at 60fps although) within the time I’ve put into it since yesterday. Keep tuned for Shaun’s full evaluation of the sport on Swap. I undoubtedly suggest making an attempt out the demo.
Pepper Grinder Steam Deck Impressions
I used to be at all times going to play Pepper Grinder as a result of Devolver Digital revealed it, however the soundtrack being composed by Xeecee ensured it will be particular. I really like Xeecee’s work and music suggestions. Earlier than going off on a tangent about that, Pepper Grinder is an excellent and slick choose up and play 2D motion platformer about drilling and diving.
Shaun is doing a full evaluation of this, and I’ve been enjoying Pepper Grinder for a unique characteristic, however it was so good that I simply needed to discuss it right here. Barring some hit cease impact with the display and the textual content impact that each give me a little bit of movement illness on each Swap and Steam Deck, Pepper Grinder feels good. It even runs at 90fps albeit at 16:9 and has Steam Cloud assist. Whereas I hope it involves PS5 to see how the builders use the DualSense options, proper now Pepper Grinder is principally good on Steam Deck. You undoubtedly must attempt the demo out.
Holo X Break Steam Deck Impressions
Holo X Break from the developer of the superior Holocure is a free Hololive fangame. This one is a beat-em-up with pixel artwork visuals that includes a couple of of my favourite Vtubers like Polka and Botan. It has native co-op assist proper now, however on-line is being added in a future replace. It’s value noting that Holo X Break has Steam Distant Play Collectively assist proper now, and that’s at all times a superb possibility till official on-line play is added.
Holo X Break launched a couple of hours in the past (as of this writing), however I’ve had no points enjoying it on Steam Deck at 90fps on the Steam Deck OLED. I’ve been specializing in enjoying with Polka for now, however I’ll doubtless be enjoying it extra over the subsequent few days whereas making an attempt the opposite characters. I respect that the developer enables you to select your individual button prompts whereas enjoying. There’s additionally an Entomophobia possibility. When you like Hololive, obtain this totally free proper now.
Information and Trailers
Some attention-grabbing combating recreation reveals, FFXIV enlargement stuff, and extra this previous week. We additionally had Sq. Enix announce and launch a shock replace for the superb Star Ocean 2 remake and a few extra DLC introduced for different video games. Arc System Works launched A.B.A in Responsible Gear Try this previous week as the latest Season 3 character with the subsequent DLC arriving in Could. Season 4 is in improvement as properly. Dizzy higher be in. Watch the A.B.A trailer beneath:
Sq. Enix introduced that FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail will launch on July 2nd worldwide for PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Sequence X. Pre-orders are actually dwell with early entry starting from June twenty eighth. Pre-order bonuses embrace a Wind-up Zidane minion and Azeyma’s Earrings (30% EXP increase till stage 90). Pre-orders are dwell right here for all platforms. Sq. Enix additionally confirmed that the FFXIV and FFXVI crossover begins subsequent week. Watch the trailer for it beneath:
XSEED Video games and MAGES. introduced Corpse Social gathering II: Darkness Distortion for a North American launch on Steam, Swap, and PS4. This can be a brand-new recreation within the sequence which has had plenty of video games by spin-offs and extra because the superb authentic debuted. It seems like I’ve been ready 10 years for this. Watch the trailer for it beneath:
Free to play cozy simulation recreation Palia is now obtainable on Steam following its Nintendo Swap and different PC storefronts launch earlier than. I’ve this on Swap and can be checking it out on Steam Deck quickly.
Sq. Enix introduced and launched a shock replace for Star Ocean The Second Story R bringing in a brand new issue mode, post-game Raid Enemies, new weapons, and much more. This remake is unimaginable as I mentioned in my Swap evaluation earlier than, and I’m going to check out the replace this weekend on Swap and Steam Deck. Watch the trailer for all of the adjustments and new content material beneath:
Koei Tecmo introduced that the 2nd Destiny/Samurai Remnant DLC “Report’s Fragment — Sword Chronicles” can be launched on April 18th. Extra data isn’t obtainable. I preferred the primary DLC, however I nonetheless want to complete it.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will get its model 1.30 replace alongside Vane who’s the subsequent DLC character on April 2nd. Stability changes and patch notes can be launched a day prior. Watch the gameplay trailer for Vane in GBVS Rising beneath:
Capcom launched the primary replace for Dragon’s Dogma 2 with a 30fps cap on PS5, movement blur choices, the flexibility to start out a brand new recreation on Steam and PS5, DLSS enhancements, and extra. Take a look at the patch notes right here. Don’t trouble making an attempt it on Steam Deck but. It isn’t near being playable.
The ultimate notable bit of stories this week is Bandai Namco Leisure revealing that Eddy Gordo joins Tekken 8 on April fifth alongside a brand new replace. Early entry begins on April 1st for 12 months 1 Move holders. The draw back to this announcement is a battle go system being added into the sport with a premium possibility. Take a look at the complete patch notes right here.
New Steam Deck Verified & Playable video games for the week
- Backpack Battles – Playable
- Brothers: A Story of Two Sons Remake – Unsupported
- Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour – Playable
- Command & Conquer: Renegade – Playable
- Contra: Operation Galuga – Verified
- DJMAX RESPECT V – Unsupported
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 – Unsupported
- Dungeon Keeper 2 – Playable
- Dungeon Keeper Gold – Playable
- Krimson – Verified
- Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story – Playable
- Out of the Park Baseball 25 – Unsupported
- Palia – Playable
- Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri Planetary Pack – Playable
- SimCity 3000 Limitless – Unsupported
- Slay the Princess – Verified
- Star Trek Legends – Playable
- The Alto Assortment – Verified
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails within the Sky – Playable
- The Saboteur – Playable
- YOHANE THE PARHELION BLAZE within the DEEPBLUE – Playable
Steam Deck Sport Gross sales & Reductions
The Steam Deck Builders Fest is dwell till April 1st. Use this to not save 10% off on Balatro as a result of you can purchase it at full value, however you’ll be able to seize that or lots of the different video games on sale like Gloomhaven or Peglin.
That’s all for this week’s version of the Steam Deck Weekly. I’m hoping to have some evaluations for iOS, Swap, and Steam Deck subsequent week alongside options. As normal, you’ll be able to learn all our previous and future Steam Deck protection right here. You probably have any suggestions for this characteristic or what else you’d wish to see us do across the Steam Deck, tell us within the feedback beneath. I hope you all have an amazing day, and thanks for studying.
Welcome to this week’s version of the Steam Deck Weekly. When you missed yesterday’s lengthy interview with Dave Oshry of New Blood Interactive, learn it right here. Except for that, there was fairly a bit of stories since final Friday in terms of new recreation bulletins, trailers, launch dates, and extra Steam Deck Verified and Playable video games from Valve. I haven’t had sufficient time to evaluation something for this week, however I’ve been enjoying two notable video games on Steam Deck. Earlier than the information, let’s get into the Steam Deck gameplay impressions first.
Steam Deck Sport Evaluations & Impressions
Missile Dancer 2 Steam Deck Impressions
Missile Dancer 2 is a brand new sprite scaler shmup from the superior Terarin Video games. When you’re not acquainted with the indie developer, Shaun has reviewed a great deal of their video games on Swap, and with lots of them hitting Steam as properly, I’ve been shopping for each single launch. I’m an enormous fan, however was curious to see how the developer would sort out this type of shmups. Very properly it seems. Missile Dancer 2 seems like a mix of Terarin’s signature allure with After Burner throughout its lock-on system, nice music, and wonderful visuals. Missile Dancer 2 runs flawlessly on Steam Deck (capped at 60fps although) within the time I’ve put into it since yesterday. Keep tuned for Shaun’s full evaluation of the sport on Swap. I undoubtedly suggest making an attempt out the demo.
Pepper Grinder Steam Deck Impressions
I used to be at all times going to play Pepper Grinder as a result of Devolver Digital revealed it, however the soundtrack being composed by Xeecee ensured it will be particular. I really like Xeecee’s work and music suggestions. Earlier than going off on a tangent about that, Pepper Grinder is an excellent and slick choose up and play 2D motion platformer about drilling and diving.
Shaun is doing a full evaluation of this, and I’ve been enjoying Pepper Grinder for a unique characteristic, however it was so good that I simply needed to discuss it right here. Barring some hit cease impact with the display and the textual content impact that each give me a little bit of movement illness on each Swap and Steam Deck, Pepper Grinder feels good. It even runs at 90fps albeit at 16:9 and has Steam Cloud assist. Whereas I hope it involves PS5 to see how the builders use the DualSense options, proper now Pepper Grinder is principally good on Steam Deck. You undoubtedly must attempt the demo out.
Holo X Break Steam Deck Impressions
Holo X Break from the developer of the superior Holocure is a free Hololive fangame. This one is a beat-em-up with pixel artwork visuals that includes a couple of of my favourite Vtubers like Polka and Botan. It has native co-op assist proper now, however on-line is being added in a future replace. It’s value noting that Holo X Break has Steam Distant Play Collectively assist proper now, and that’s at all times a superb possibility till official on-line play is added.
Holo X Break launched a couple of hours in the past (as of this writing), however I’ve had no points enjoying it on Steam Deck at 90fps on the Steam Deck OLED. I’ve been specializing in enjoying with Polka for now, however I’ll doubtless be enjoying it extra over the subsequent few days whereas making an attempt the opposite characters. I respect that the developer enables you to select your individual button prompts whereas enjoying. There’s additionally an Entomophobia possibility. When you like Hololive, obtain this totally free proper now.
Information and Trailers
Some attention-grabbing combating recreation reveals, FFXIV enlargement stuff, and extra this previous week. We additionally had Sq. Enix announce and launch a shock replace for the superb Star Ocean 2 remake and a few extra DLC introduced for different video games. Arc System Works launched A.B.A in Responsible Gear Try this previous week as the latest Season 3 character with the subsequent DLC arriving in Could. Season 4 is in improvement as properly. Dizzy higher be in. Watch the A.B.A trailer beneath:
Sq. Enix introduced that FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail will launch on July 2nd worldwide for PC, PS5, PS4, and Xbox Sequence X. Pre-orders are actually dwell with early entry starting from June twenty eighth. Pre-order bonuses embrace a Wind-up Zidane minion and Azeyma’s Earrings (30% EXP increase till stage 90). Pre-orders are dwell right here for all platforms. Sq. Enix additionally confirmed that the FFXIV and FFXVI crossover begins subsequent week. Watch the trailer for it beneath:
XSEED Video games and MAGES. introduced Corpse Social gathering II: Darkness Distortion for a North American launch on Steam, Swap, and PS4. This can be a brand-new recreation within the sequence which has had plenty of video games by spin-offs and extra because the superb authentic debuted. It seems like I’ve been ready 10 years for this. Watch the trailer for it beneath:
Free to play cozy simulation recreation Palia is now obtainable on Steam following its Nintendo Swap and different PC storefronts launch earlier than. I’ve this on Swap and can be checking it out on Steam Deck quickly.
Sq. Enix introduced and launched a shock replace for Star Ocean The Second Story R bringing in a brand new issue mode, post-game Raid Enemies, new weapons, and much more. This remake is unimaginable as I mentioned in my Swap evaluation earlier than, and I’m going to check out the replace this weekend on Swap and Steam Deck. Watch the trailer for all of the adjustments and new content material beneath:
Koei Tecmo introduced that the 2nd Destiny/Samurai Remnant DLC “Report’s Fragment — Sword Chronicles” can be launched on April 18th. Extra data isn’t obtainable. I preferred the primary DLC, however I nonetheless want to complete it.
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising will get its model 1.30 replace alongside Vane who’s the subsequent DLC character on April 2nd. Stability changes and patch notes can be launched a day prior. Watch the gameplay trailer for Vane in GBVS Rising beneath:
Capcom launched the primary replace for Dragon’s Dogma 2 with a 30fps cap on PS5, movement blur choices, the flexibility to start out a brand new recreation on Steam and PS5, DLSS enhancements, and extra. Take a look at the patch notes right here. Don’t trouble making an attempt it on Steam Deck but. It isn’t near being playable.
The ultimate notable bit of stories this week is Bandai Namco Leisure revealing that Eddy Gordo joins Tekken 8 on April fifth alongside a brand new replace. Early entry begins on April 1st for 12 months 1 Move holders. The draw back to this announcement is a battle go system being added into the sport with a premium possibility. Take a look at the complete patch notes right here.
New Steam Deck Verified & Playable video games for the week
- Backpack Battles – Playable
- Brothers: A Story of Two Sons Remake – Unsupported
- Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour – Playable
- Command & Conquer: Renegade – Playable
- Contra: Operation Galuga – Verified
- DJMAX RESPECT V – Unsupported
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 – Unsupported
- Dungeon Keeper 2 – Playable
- Dungeon Keeper Gold – Playable
- Krimson – Verified
- Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story – Playable
- Out of the Park Baseball 25 – Unsupported
- Palia – Playable
- Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri Planetary Pack – Playable
- SimCity 3000 Limitless – Unsupported
- Slay the Princess – Verified
- Star Trek Legends – Playable
- The Alto Assortment – Verified
- The Legend of Heroes: Trails within the Sky – Playable
- The Saboteur – Playable
- YOHANE THE PARHELION BLAZE within the DEEPBLUE – Playable
Steam Deck Sport Gross sales & Reductions
The Steam Deck Builders Fest is dwell till April 1st. Use this to not save 10% off on Balatro as a result of you can purchase it at full value, however you’ll be able to seize that or lots of the different video games on sale like Gloomhaven or Peglin.
That’s all for this week’s version of the Steam Deck Weekly. I’m hoping to have some evaluations for iOS, Swap, and Steam Deck subsequent week alongside options. As normal, you’ll be able to learn all our previous and future Steam Deck protection right here. You probably have any suggestions for this characteristic or what else you’d wish to see us do across the Steam Deck, tell us within the feedback beneath. I hope you all have an amazing day, and thanks for studying.
