Looks like your optimizer link didn't make it into the post. Good shout on Cemu, btw, as I'm wondering if I'd like BotW.
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PerfectDark@lemmy.world 2 days agoThe Switch can be a hard one to say. If you get the last release (the ‘Early Access’) of Yuzu, and you use the GreemDev build of Ryujinx he maintains now (he was a Dev of Ryujinx proper, before it closed shop) - then you’ll be totally fine.
Even tricky games such as ToTK have dedicated mod packs [like this one known as the optimizer (which is amazing at making ToTK play really well!)] which greatly improve performance, heck I even wrote my own mods to make it play well.
I had a vast Switch collection before my Steam Deck, which I then sold because I emulated it all on the Deck so well.
Then you’ll find titles like BoTW which play far, far better through Cemu. Cemu emulates Wii U games, and Breath of The Wild on the Steam Deck is perfection - high FPS, higher resultion, mods, you can even tweak how much or how little cell shading you have, or fog on the landscape. It is the single best way to play BoTW.
In the end, I’d recommend a Steam Deck. You get:
- your Steam library
- GOG, Epic and Amazon titles through Heroic or Junk Store
- emulating every system through RetroDECK, with fun things like Retro Achievements, mods, texture packs etc
My biggest two issues I’ve found on specific Switch games has been Tears, which doesn’t run perfectly (but is playable) and Metroid Prime Remaster (there is a literally fraction split-second load time at each door)
I’d recommend the Steam Deck, because it can do so much more. If you have specific questions, you can reach me on Matrix if you’d like!
Flamekebab@piefed.social 2 days ago
PerfectDark@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Oops, link is fixed!!!
And definitely Cemu for BoTW, its like an entirely different experience, and its the same game as on Switch!!!
ModernRisk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
As I’m uncertain how strict this instance is regarding sailing high seas, I’ll just mention that 95% of my games are through sailing the seas including emulating.
Alright! I will message you on Matrix but if it is okay, it’ll be on Saturday or Sunday due to work.