Here’s a look a few games that have recently graced the Steam Deck in either demo form or launch mode. So while they don’t deserve a full break down of what they offer, I think it would be worthwhile giving a summary of what we thought about them.
Fates Theater – Totally Normal Creature
One of the best things about indie games is that some of them don’t want everything to be 100 miles per hour, and in the case of Fates Theater, we’re looking at a much more relaxed pace. Its a story telling slow paced game, where you are wagering powers against Misfortune to try to push the story between two characters towards a brighter ending resulting in a two lined rhyme or potential grim violence. Nothing too disturbing. It’s one of those games where you’ll sit and relax when you want something to play that doesn’t require on lightning reflexes. One of those games that you’ll unlock achievements and characters just by being there and present. The art is very clear and crisp, almost reminding me of one of those fairy tales that are told through shadow puppetry. There’s not a huge amount of depth to the story telling, but the mixture of outcomes keep you hanging around much longer than I expected to. Definitely a very gentle distraction to what else is out there.
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