Latest Comments by NoSt
Proton Experimental Beta gets Steam Deck performance fix for ELDEN RING
27 February 2022 at 9:21 am UTC Likes: 2

Judging from a lot of negative reviews on Steam it seems that the game is poorly optimized. Maybe after a few patches from the developers there won't be a need for Valve to make their own fixes.
Still, thumbs up to Valve and the Proton team!

Check your Steam Library against Steam Deck compatibility easily
16 February 2022 at 8:14 am UTC

Mine shows 9% as playable with only 5 games unsupported. Things are looking bright.

Tomb Raider's Linux port from Feral Interactive delisted on Steam
16 February 2022 at 8:07 am UTC Likes: 1

The native port has some black textures when using the recent NVIDIA drivers, but, other than that, I didn't have a single problem with it. It runs very smoothly on my GTX 1080, and even the multiplayer part works well (though it's virtually impossible to play with anyone, because there is no cross-platform multiplayer).
On the other hand, I understand why Feral don't bother with renewing the license.

Quiet ocean survival-adventure Aquamarine launches January 20
16 January 2022 at 12:55 pm UTC

Quoting: CatKillerThis looks exactly like the kind of game I'm planning on enjoying on the Steam Deck, so I hope they'll have their native build (not currently listed) and controller support (not currently listed) sorted by the time I have my unit, and that the text isn't too tiny.

They had a Linux demo during one of Steam Next Fests last year, so I don't doubt they will release a native Linux build.
I enjoyed playing the demo, and I think I'll get the game (though likely not right after the release).

My favourite 2021 games played on Linux
22 December 2021 at 7:57 am UTC

Valheim and Loop Hero are also on my list of the games released in 2021 I enjoyed the most.
Another game I enjoyed a lot is Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion. It's a short and silly game, but it's a lot of fun.
I also have to mention two games that went out of early access this year: Wildermyth and Vagrus - The Riven Realms.
The former is, in my opinion, a great game, if you like tabletop RPGs, but have no friends to play with. The tactical turn-based battle are very enjoyable, and the art style is unique and really makes the game stand out.
The latter is a very hard and harsh game that requires you to read a lot. The concept may seem a bit similar to The Banner Saga, but Vagrus is actually even harder, as there are more variables to take into account.

EndeavourOS gets a big upgrade to their ISO download that's 'a significant step' for it
31 August 2021 at 7:16 am UTC

I've been using EndeavourOS for almost a year, and I'm quite happy with it.
As I see it, Manjaro is a great choice for "regular users" that just want everything to work. On the other hand, EndeavourOS is perfect for power users and developers who want to learn how to use Arch Linux. I really appreciate the work the developers put into their Welcome app.

I'm now a true convert after using a Vertical Mouse
5 August 2021 at 7:19 am UTC Likes: 1

I've been using a vertical mouse for a couple of years now, and it really helped me with my carpal tunnel syndrome. I can work for extensive periods of time without my wrists hurting.
That being said, taking a break for a couple of minutes now and then, and stretching a bit also helps a lot.
I also have a regular mouse that I use mainly for games that require speed and precision (FPS, RTS).

Humble Choice for July is up with a fresh set of games to pick from
8 July 2021 at 7:22 am UTC

I already got 4 Yakuza games (0-3) thanks to Humble Bundle. If they keep it up, maybe in the end I'll have the entire Yakuza collection (by the way, all of them work very well with Proton).
Not many native Linux games this month, but one was on my wishlist for quite a while (ADOM), so I'm not complaining.

Sweet and cozy fishing and building game Luna's Fishing Garden is out now
17 June 2021 at 7:02 am UTC

I loved the demo of this game I played during the Steam Game Festival back in February, and immediately put it on my wishlist. Good to know it is finally released.
It is a bit casual, but, if you are stressed out, and want something relaxing, Luna's Fishing Garden is a perfect candidate.