FFW 30: Nostalgic for Classic LucasArts Games?

NVIDIA Beta Driver to Improve Proton Vulkan DXR Support
The Force Engine Now Has Linux Support
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FFW 30.1- NVIDIA Beta Driver to Help with DXR in Proton

This is really dense and technical, but suffice it to say that when this driver isfully released, you’ll have a better time playing games that require ray tracing in Linux, particularly if it needs to be translated via dxvk.

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/02/nvidia-vulkan-beta-5254707-supports-extension-to-help-vkd3d-proton-dxr/

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FFW 30.2: Star Wars: Dark Forces Engine Port Now Supports Linux

If 90’s Star Wars games would scratch an itch for you, now you can play them in Linux. You’ll need the game data files to actually play, but now you can without trying to use WINE or Proton. Here are some of the tweaks made in this version:
· Changed "activated" to "toggle" to better match existing cheat messages.
· Fixed a HOM issue in Executor.
· Added a proper FPS counter which can be enabled in the graphics menu.
· Renamed "energy" to "battery power".
· Official Linux support added.
· Updated the README with Linux build and run instructions.
· Removed the unique 3DO model limit.
· Fixed font rendering bugs (lack of language-specific symbols) due to using signed 8-bit characters instead of unsigned.
· Dark Forces menu shortcuts now work correctly for different languages.
· Fixed the Gamorrean Guard attack delay - they were attacking much more often than in vanilla.
· Fixed the Sewer Creature attack and search delays, they were slightly longer than vanilla (meaning it attacked less often than it should have).
· Midi selection in the Sound menu now works correctly.
· The Escape menu now uses the correct palette, fixing issues with some languages and mods.
· Fixed a crash when a WAX did not have the appropriate animation in certain areas of the AI code.

I never played Dark Forces, but used to enjoy the Jedi Knight series. At this point, it is not packaged for you, so you’ll have to build it from source, but hey, nostalgia, right?

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/02/star-wars-dark-forces-source-port-the-force-engine-adds-linux-support/

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FFW 30.3: New Linux Native Steam Titles

There were another 103 titles added to the Verified list for the Steam Deck in week of 1/29-2/5. Wow, 103 more games to play... Here are the best rated ones:

· STARDUST GALAXY WARRIORS: STELLAR CLIMAX
o Released on 10 Nov, 2015, developed by Dreamloop Games, self-published.
o Rating: 94.4 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie

o About the game:
§ Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced 1-4 player couch co-op action shooter, combining SHMUP/Brawler gameplay with RPG elements. Choose your game mode, settings, mechs, weapons & upgrades to customize your experience. Soar through space, defeat evil & save the future… from itself!
· TORMENTUM – DARK SORROW
o Released on 4 Mar, 2015, developed by OhNoo Studio, self-published.
o Rating: 93.7 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie
o About the game:
§ TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game.The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. The game’s final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon’s Souls or Dark Seed.
· SKY FORCE RELOADED
o Released on 29 Nov, 2017, developed by Infinite Dreams, self-published.
o Rating: 93.5 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Action, Indie
o About the game:
§ Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
· KNIGHTS AND BIKES
o Released on 26 Aug, 2019, developed by Foam Sword and published by Foam Sword,
o Rating: 91.3 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
o About the game:
§ Saddle up for a bike-riding, frisbee-throwing, goose-petting, friendship-building, treasure-hunting, story-driven adventure for 1 or 2 players!
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· DEADLINK
o Released on 18 Oct, 2022, developed by Gruby Entertainment and published by SuperGG.com.[Steam Store Page]
o Rating: 94.4 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Action, Indie, Early Access
o About the game:
§ Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, “covert” doesn’t mean “quiet.”
· BIO PROTOTYPE
o Released on 16 Dec, 2022, developed by Emprom Game and published by BD Games.[Steam Store Page]
o Rating: 94.2 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Action, Indie, Early Access
o About the game:
§ A wave of irrational experimentation rushes towards you. Hurry up and mutate! evolution! Become scarier monsters than them! Use flesh and blood to bloom a way of survival! 19 characters, more than 40 kinds of organs, and endless build combinations！
· VIRIDI (Free Game)
o Released on 19 Aug, 2015, developed by Zoe Vartanian, and published by Ice Water Games.[Steam Store Page]
o Rating: 91.7 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Casual, Free to Play, Indie, Simulation
o About the game:
§ Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.
· MEOWJIRO
o Released on 8 Nov, 2022, developed by 02GAMES, self-published.[Steam Store Page]
o Rating: 89.8 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Casual, Indie, Simulation
o About the game:
§ Experience a part-time job at a convenience store, make money to buy more food for your cat. “Diz iz an honor te work fur meh~ Feed meh! Hooman! Bring meh home!”
· STARCOM: UNKNOWN SPACE
o Released on 14 Dec, 2022, developed by Wx3 Labs, LLC, self-published.[Steam Store Page]
o Rating: 89.2 % Positive Ratings
o Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
o About the game:
§ Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG of space exploration and adventure. Build your own starship while discovering an epic story in a universe of strange mysteries, alien factions and uncharted worlds.

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