The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered rose to the very top of the Steam Deck Most Played Games list. Have you tried it yet?
Valve gave a user Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for free as compensation for the long wait during their Steam Deck repair.
I had a similar experience when I initially pre-ordered my Deck. There was an issue during shipping and they offered me a customer service perk for the hassle and let me pick any game on Steam. It was super nice of them. I got a copy of Rime.
George writes: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered on Xbox and Game Pass is a phenomenal achievement that hits so many highs.
Digital Foundry: "Returning to Oblivion Remastered for a second round of console testing brings a great many issues to light. This isn't a PS5 versus Xbox issue; all are affected by hitching, crashes, bugs, major sub-60fps drops, and an uneven 30fps line on quality mode. The chance to revisit with a focus on PS5 consoles only underlines the scale of its issues across a breadth of platforms - and the pressing need for a patch to resolve these profound issues."
It also has a quick save bug that's corrupting save data and the camera breaks the longer you play and eventually crashes when loading a save
Definitely taking a break. I haven't had any major problems yet but the more horror stories I read the more I'm reminded of my ordeal on the PS3 with FO3. Not trying to relive those moments. 😆
I was right. This stuff should have been included in the initial reviews. Everyone giving this game a 10 out the gate only to turn around a month later and show everyone the actual product. This stuff is sleazy to the bone.
"We have to admit, there is something extremely nostalgic about playing Oblivion at 30 FPS, with mild stuttering outdoors. And, even though it doesn’t run perfectly, it’s still so much fun. This could be one of the games that helps grown-ups find their way back to gaming."
I would assume most grown-ups don't get excited about products that don't work properly. I would also assume that most grown-ups coming back to gaming don't want to spend the limited time they have modding a broken game to get it to run properly on the Steam Deck.
it’s still so much fun. This could be one of the games that helps grown-ups find their way back to gaming.