AI Adventures #10 - Testing on the Steam Deck "Forgotten Memories" - By Michael Marquez

 So, we began testing on the Steam Deck, Low and behold it actually runs. We are in the process of optimizing the levels to load in properly and to keep lag down to a minimum. I have began coding up a Video Rendering section for Graphics and whatnot so I can lower the settings in the game to better match what the Steam Deck can actually handle. I will include performance metrics in the next blog post. For now, that's all I have for now.




Here is some game play footage with an itro, Enjoy!

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